The Waikato Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1914. DAY BY DAY.

Waikato Times, Issue 12812, 7 March 1914, Page 4

The Waikato Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1914. DAY BY DAY.

Under the heading, "A Progressive Borough," the Eltham

A Argus, in the course of Progressive a leading article, reBorough. marks: "We congratu-

late the Mayor and Councillors of the Hamilton Borough upon being the first municipal body in the Dominion to take in hand and practically deal with the question of housing workers. It is a distinction of which they may well have reason to be proud. The Council has decided to erect live municipal dwellings at a cost of M) each, the rental of the land being from £6 to £lO per annum. A portion of the telegram says that preference of qccupancy will be given to borough employees who, by paying 15s weekly, will be .able to acquire the property in 20 years. This, of course, means that the workman who is regularly paying his rent is at the same time, and by the same payments, purchasing his house. It is the absorption into municipal politics of the system first introduced into our general politics by Sir Joseph Ward when he placed 011 our Statute Book the Government Advances to Settlers Act. The movement that is being made by the Hamilton Borough Council is a modest one. The erection of live cottages will be an infinitesimal, almost imperceptible, contribution towards one of the most difficult of modern social problems, but its effect will be wide-spreading. It is an example that must be followed by other municipalities and local bodies—the ratepayers will see- to that. It is in keeping with humanitarian and progressive ideas. But it will have an influence upon other than local bodies. It will spread to private employers. It will assist in inducing them to recognise that when the worker sees placed before him a fair opportunity of acquit ing 011 easy terms his own house, he at once becomes more contented and reliable. Many a worker who at present is a "rolling stone" will become stationary when he has his own home to work for. We again congratulate the Hamilton Borough Council upon l>: ing the first municipal body to make such a forward move. It comes with a peculiar satisfaction to us, because only a day or two ago we pointed out the powers conferred upon County Councils by recent legislation, and expressed the hope that the Eltham Council would be the first local body in New Zealand to make use of them. The Hamilton Borough is the first Borough Council to advance along such progressive lines. Now , which is to be the first County Council?"

The Carnival in aid of the Hamilton Beautifying Society is to Hamilton be held on Easter Monday Easter next 011 the Claudelands Carnival, show ground. Various committees have been formed and are already at work, and given a line day the function should be an undoubted success. Many other towns —Wanganui, Feilding, Wellington, Blenheim, and Napier—have held similar functions within the last year or two, and all proved thoroughly successful, the profits ranging from to £2OOO. There is no reason, therefore, to anticipate anything but success for our own carnival. The funds are for exactly the same purpose as the carnivals mentioned—town beautifying. The Beautifying Society is of opinion that the two most urgent requirements in connection with their work are, firstly, a suitable bandstand that will !be at once useful and ornamental; and, secondly, the draining and transforming of the "frog pond" at Whitiora into a children's park. These objects are surely laudable ones, and deserve the whole-hearted support of the citizens of Hamilton. The time for completing the arrangements is short, but with the hearty co-operation of all there should be doubt as to the result.

The Northern Shipping Co.'s notices, and auction sales by Cooper and Manning and the Farmers' Auctioneering Co., under conduct of the Supreme Court, will be found on page 8.

Attention is directed to a notification by the Waipa Railway and Collieries, Ltd., in our advertising columns. Their coal is now ready, and applications are invited from persons to act as agents.

The services at the Hamilton Baptist Church to-morrow will be conducted by Rev. W. Perry. Pastor Clark' preaches at Koromatua, and Rev. Perry at Te Rapa.

The first business to occupy the attention of His Honor Mr Justice Cooper on Monday next wilt be the rehearing of the. charge against 'the young man Thomas Henry Tucker. Civil business will immediately follow this charge. Bankruptcy business will be • taken on Thursday nejit.

At the Church of Christ, Claudelands, to-morrow evening the Rev. C. Crisp Brown will take as his subject, "Jesus and Satan in conflict (continued). Section 111. The temptation of the Lord Jesus as a devout man who has appealed to the Bible. 'Cast thyself down; for it is written. . . .'"

The church fete to be held at Taniahere on Saturday, March 14, promises to be the largest of its kind yet held in the district. The arrangements are being carried forward by an enthusiastic committee of workers. Given a fine day, a very large crowd should be seen making for Mr R. Bollard's f rounds, "Claremont," Tamahere," on aturday next. , The annoyance caused by people talking outside the Court during the lwaring of a case was very noticeable yesterday. While His Honor Mr Jus-

! reported to be progressing satisfactorily. At the Supreme Court this morning His Honor Air Justice Cooper granted a decree nisi in the divorce case Anna Symonds v. Henry Symonds, on the ground of misconduct. The case had been previously heard in Auckland. The following resolution was passed at the meeting of the Hamilton branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union held 011 Thursday last: "That the branch place on record, and also make public, its sincerest thanks to the 'specials' and others who went to Auckland," and also to those who .assisted locally, in maintaining our commercial connections during the recent industrial upheaval, even at their own personal inconvenience and loss."

At the last autumn sessions of the Supreme Court in Hamilton a case had to be adjourned abruptly owing to one of the parties to the case not being well enough to give his evidence. The case is to come on during the present session. "If he is not well enough this time," said Mis Honor Mr Justice Coojjer this morning, "I will have to strike the case out. I can't have a case hanging on because a man is not "fit to appear. Plaintiff, I mean—not counsel," added IMs Honor, amid laughter.

The services at the Salvation Army to-morrow will be conducted by Ensign Rimmer, assisted by local comrades. A very interesting part of the meeting at night will be the farewell and dedication of two cadets, who are going to the Army Training College in -Wellington to be trained as officers.

Messrs J. Pomeroy and Co. have just opened .up a consignment of the latest models of the Overland car, which show remarkable improvements over previous models, electric sellstarters and electric lights. The new model 13.5.A. car is also to hand, and lovers of good cars are invited to inspect them at the central garage. These cars are selling freely in the Waikato.

Messrs J. R. bow and Co. hold a specially interesting sale on Thursday next on account of Mr 11. Gaul ton, cabinetmaker, Victoria street. As he is giving up business, everything has to be cleared out without reserve, and it affords a good opportunity to the public to gel perfectly new furnishings at auction rates. A full list is advertised in this issue. The same firm is advertising in this issue a clearing sale at Hamilton East, on river hank at rear of Dev's store, on behalf of Mr A. Newton. The auctioneers specially note the quality of the furniture, which is much above the ordinary. The piano by Begg is practically new and a splendid instrument, while the wardrobe, dining-room furniture, handsome bedstead and dressing table are all well worth inspection, and the auctioneers can confidently recommend patrons to attend this sale.

On the front page of this issue will be found an advertisement relating to the newly organised firm, Mr J. B. Scott and Messrs Hawke and Armstrong, known now as the Waikato Land Agency and Auctioneering Co. Mr J. B. Scott, who is well and favorably known in Waikato, having been in the land business for ib years, will personally conduct the department, and will be assisted in the other branches by Messrs Hawke and Armstrong, whose names have become renowned for straight dealing, and clients may rely upon their business receiving everyattention and despatch. In the auctioneering business Mr Jack McKee lias been appointed as auctioneer, whose ability as a salesman is well known throughout the Waikato. The mart in Ward street is to be fully equipped, and patrons will be able to obtain everything in season. Clearance sal's will be one of the firm's specialties, and satisfaction is guaranteed.