Local and General.

Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8018, 25 September 1906, Page 2

Local and General.

Intending subscribers to the Waikato Times are reminled that a new quarter commences on October Ist. It is just as well for our advertisers and readers to know that since Deoember last over one hundred and seventy new subscribers have been added to our already long list. A most pleasing feature of the increase of subscribers is that they are from all parts of the distriot.

A further instalment of the letters on sugar beet cultivation from Mr W. A. Graham appears on the first page. The worthiness of the objeot should ensure a record attendance at thechilirens plain and fanoy dress ball to be held in Hamilton on Friday next, in aid of the funds of the Waikato Hospital. A clearing sale of household furniture will be held to-morrow by Messis Davis and Co., in London-street, Hamilton West. The goods are almost new and there is n.> reseive. Particulars are advertised in this paper.

We would remind readers of the meeting to be held in the Borough Chambers, Hamilton, at Bp.m. to-night, to discuss toe question of a Seddon Memorial, either national, provincial or local. It snould be noted that the place of meeting has been changed. At their Cambridge sale to morrow, Messrs McNicol and Co., will sell at 12 o'clock, on behalf of Mr John Morgan, who is going out of pig breeding, 150 really good Berkshire pigs, breeding sows, porkers and weaners. Dairymen should not lose this opportunity, full particulars of which appear in the advertisement.

As a result of the recommendations of the Chinese Commissioners who have been touring the United States and England the Viceroys Yuanishshkai andTankstiayi have been consulted, and an Imperial edict is med which abolishes the use of opium by both the foreign and native population within a decide. The edict strongly condemns the evils of '''this foreign drug," and orders regulations to enforce its suppression.

The remissness of certain Maori laud c uncils in regard to the collection of the dog tax was mentioned by Mr .Vlassey in the House the other afternoon. Mr Heke and Mr Ng-»ta said that in tbair districts the collection of the tax was not neglected. In fact, they said that this tax was the only assured source of revenue that the Maori councils in those districts possessed. Mr Ngata said that the influence of the socalled " King party " was perhaps responsible for the neglect shown in regard tothiß matter in the Waikato district.

An outbreak of fire took placa this morning in Messrs Birton and Ross Ltd's workshop at the rear of their premises in Victoria-street. The fire bell rang at a few minutes to ten o'clock, and within four minutes the Brigade with the hose were on the spot, the water turned on and in two minutes more the fire was extinguished and all was over. The fire originated in some kapoo in a room below the workshop, and what might have been a serious affair was subdued by the prompt action of the brigade.

A meeting of the Cambridge Road Board was held on Saturday, there being present, Messrs J. Taylor (Chairman), R. Swayne, and G. Booth. Messrs Newell and Gane sent apologies for absence. The Chairman reported he had arranged with Mr Watt to have gravel for repairing the road near the Hautapu butter factory from his land, and Mr Swayne was authorised to get done what was necessary. Later on the road will be ploughed and gravelled properly. Tenders were received from the Ocean, South British, and New Zealand Accident Insurance Companies for insuring the Board's workmen, all the same price, namely 5 per cent, and it fell to the lot of the South British to secure the business. The Chairman said he understood some of the Road Boards were contributing to the funds for erecting a Technical school at Cambridge, independent of what the Councy Councils did, and on his motioa, seconded by Mr Booth, it was resolved to donate £j to the fund. The question of acquiring land for gravel pits was deferred until next meeting, and in the meantime the members of the Board will inspect the roads and decide upon what work shall be done in the near future,

Mr T. A. Edison's latest discovery will be claims, bring the purchase of an automobile within easy reach of everybody. He has found that by substituting: cobalt for iron and lead, he can reduoe the weight of the accumulator by one half. If motor cars are reduced to the price of a suit of clothes many of us would not get one, but everyone, without exception, must wear clothes, and tho cheapest placa to get good fitting clothes, well made out of wearable materials, is at V. Houghton.'.-* up-to-date tailoring establishment, Victoria - street, Hamilton. 22

■ Sometimes accidents that inss for misfortunes return to our welfare. This fact u brought home vividly to the dairy farmer who has been prevailed on to invest in an inferior cream separator, and after being hurt in pocket and very often in body, he consigns it to the scrap heap, and profiting by a bitter experience, buys an "AlfaLaval," the separator that haa stood for a quarter of a century and has 700 first prizes to its credi--. Buying experience is axpensive, baying an " Alfa-Laval" is a profitable investment; it will save its cost the first year or use, and last you a lifetime. Your reputation for common sense will suffer unlets you profit by the mistakes of others. Catalogues ruailud free. Sole Now Zealand agents, Mason, Struthers and Co., Ltd.. Auckland, Palmerston North axid Christchurch.

DON'T WAIT TILL TO-MORROW It's the little colds that grow into big colds; the colds that end in consumption and death. Doo't wait till to-morrow to cure the little colds, for one do«e of Dr. Gulden's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption will break up a cold if taken at the beginning, Dr. Sheldon's Now Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Price Is 61 and 3s. Obtainable at Green and Colebrook, Ltd., and branch stores.; Thomas Wells, Cambridge; G. M, £, Abler, Te Awamutu, and T, H. Chap- -*». g&i&hi.

A liard-casn ~r v ! _ n>e Premier's definition of the L,.ador of thy Opposition. The c marry pettier likes everything except tuxition. Mr Stevens in the House.

Sneak thieves are again at work in Cambridge f or on Saturday evening Archdeacon Willis' safe was looted.

A vote of £IOO for the purpose of promoting a milking coir petition, with the ohjeot of discovi rintt the b«st breed of dairying cow, is asked for by Mr Witty. £o f *r J&'.O per annum has Iwen guaran'«»l by the dairy companies towards the salary of a representative in England. Another ,£loo wmld be required before the s'.'hdm-i could be earned into effect.

Property in Cambridge is beginning: to move agiin. Mr W. F. Bucklaud has sold his ieucion at the junction of Bryce and Alphastreete at a satisfactory figure, and we understand a couple of residences are to be ereoted thereon.

I'e Eangi Pai, whose magnificent voice won the hearts of concert goera at the Town Hall, Hamilton, last night, has consented to give a sacred concert oa Sunday in the same building, and it may ba confidently expected that a record attendance will bo the result. The programme will be advertised in Saturday's issue. Mr Ralph Bcermau announces in our columns another visit to Hamilton with a large assortment of drapery and ladies' g»ods. Ho opens on Thursday morning in the shop uear Mr R. P. Sandes, chemist, and promises early buyers a choice of real bargain-. He has just imported a fresh lot of American goods, and will be equal to every aetnand upon his uourteey and attention.

The latest golf story is told by the Scottish Referee. Ir was a twosome. The player who drova off first had bandy legs. Ihe second in driving off did not notice that his opponent had got in front of him, and the ball ran through between the opponent's legs. Turning round in anger the bandy-legged one said: "Here, mun, that's no golf!" " Wee >," said the other, " it it's no golf its croquet."

To-morrow Mr J. McKee will offer by public auction on the premises, Hukanui Road, Kirikiriroa, the whole of the household furniture of Mr J. Farrelly, who is leaving for Hastings. Besides the furniture a buggy and gig, two horses, harness and two dairy cows will be sold. On account of other owners. 1\ acres of land with residence, two horses and sundries are for disposal. Ihe sale starts at 2 p.m sharp. Replying to the toast of *' The Colonies," at the inaugural dinner in connection with the Grocers' Exhibition, London, Mr Taverner, Agent - General for Victoria, hoped the Government would promptly legislate on the suggestions of the Butter Committee. He protested against the unfairness of allowing inferior wines to be imported free to the detriment of pure, good wines, on which Australia was glad to pay duty. The local Express says that probably it is not generally known that there is a '• doss" house in the vicinity of Eketahuna, where all sorts and conditions of men retreat nightly. Ihe lodgers are mostly Knights of the Road, and sometimes as many as eight of these have been seen earning from the " dossing" house -a palatial whare, about 6xß in dimensions, so far the only person to oomplain of the overcrowding is me upon whose poultry run these 'dossers" make periodical depredations. Owing to the continued heavy rain last

evening, only a, few attended the monthly meeting of the Camoridge 5000 Club, so it whs resolved to adjourn the meeting, and hold an informal one for the purpose of nearing Mr Joseph Wooller, of Auckland, who had come tx n&ve a talk with the members of the club about the National League of New Zeahnd, and try and induce them to form a bratujti of it in Cambridge. Mr Wooller explained that with the National League was incorporated the Empire League. He wished it clearly understjod that the League did not aim at conscription, lor chat was offensive to the British people, but did aim at getting every boy trained to take hia part in defendiug the colony should such a necessity arrive, until he was 21

years of age. Every man in the colony should be able co handle a rifle. Eifle ranges should be provided in every tuwnship, and Morris tube ranges in every urban and suburban school district. i'he President of the Ciub, Mr 0. C. Buokland, assured Mr Wooller he felt certain the Club would take it up with spirit.

JAMESTOWN (SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Mr W. J. Quigley, proprietor of the Jamestown Hctel, writes as follows : " For many years I have suffered from Indigestion and Dyspepsia, and was unable to fiid anything to give me relief uutil I tried Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules. I read in the papar the advertisements about these i'abules, and n"ted that they were highly recommended by many well known people throughout Australia, and decided to give them a trial. I übtaiued a tin of the Tabules from the local chemist, and frum the first felt like a different man. I was able to enjoy my meils as over before, and coall eat whatever I desired; and since starting to take them uave never had an attack of indigestion I am now thoroughly cured, and heartily recommended Dr. .Sheldon's Digestive Tabules to anyone suffering from indigestion or dyspepsia, as I did."

Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules are sold at 2s (5i per tin of 80 tabules. Obtainable at Green and Colebrook, Ltd., and branch stores; Thomas Wells, Cambridge; G. M. A, Ahier, Te Awamutu, and T. H. Chapman, Kihikihi.