LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 94, 28 April 1870, Page 3

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

[FROM THIS DAY'S ' 'ADVERTISER.'^

THE GOLDFIELDS REWARD. ■yVE are able to announce, on good information^ the resuit of the examination of the Gtoldfield* Reward Commissioners into the claims laid before them- To Taipara has been awarded £250 jto Hstmiora, £150; to Parateue, £150; and to the Messrs. Ring, £200 —in all £750. This would appear to be the whole sum recommended by the Commissioners to be granted out of the £5,000 voted. ]Hr. Q-rove, we are informed, has protested against the above decision, although on wtat ground we are not aware. The report of the Commissioners has been submitted to tho Superintendent, and Mr. Grove's protest.

We are glad to be able to announce that his Honor the Superintendent has agreed to allow the Mining Board to secure clerical assistance, to the amount of £20 or £30. Mr. Grove, chairman of the Mining Board, waited upon his Honor on business connected with the Board, and obtained the above accommodation for the Board. His Honor also agreed to give tbo services of a revising bartister whenever the Board have completed the bylaws. We are quite sure the miners will be glad to learn that his Honor is disposed to' deal in a fair and straightforward way with the Mining Board, and' not to take the advice of men who would faiii seethe Superintendent at enmity with the members.

, i; A meeting of the committee of the proposed Mechanics' Institute was held last evening at Mr. Rowe's rooms, Brown-street. There were presents —Mr. Rowe (in the chair), Dr. Fox, Messrs. Ranwoll, Bagnall, Bain, Souter, J. Jackson, and J. P. Jones. A subscription of £5 53. was received from Dr. Fox, and of £1 Is. from Mr. Renshaw. Several lists were handed in of those who had become halfyearly or quarterly members, amounting in all to 129. '

The brethren of the "mystic tie" mustered in large numbers yesterday at the St. George's Hall, Pollen-street (Messrs. Cruickshank and Co.'s bonded store), for the purpose of inaugurating a Masonic Lodge at the Thames, under the " Irish Constitution," to be called the " Lodge of Light." The lurge hall was beautifully decorated. At the time of the installation there were about thirty-six visiting brethren from other lodges present, amongst whom were : —lrish Constitution: G. P. Pierce, P. G.M. ; Dr. J. H. Hooper, D.P.G.M. ; C Porter, P.G.T. ; A. Brock, W.M. Scotch Constitution :A. Beveridge, D.P.G.M.; Stephenson, P.M. ; English Constitution : A. McMath, W.M. Rev. Haywood, Chaplain Lodge Waitemata, and several other important officers.

The Brethren, heaved. by. a band, ma.vch.ed in procession to the St. George's Church; The procession was a very large one, and was accompanied by a concourse of people. The church was crowded, and the fine choir performed the chants and psalms in splendid style, brother Oughfcm leading on the organ. Divine service was conducted by tho Revs. V. Lush and — Haywoori, and afc the conclusion the Rev. R. Kidd preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon on " Light," which was listened lo with great attention. After the sermon a collection was made in aii of the funds of the Thames Hospital. This, we learn, amounted to £6 16s. Bd. The brethren, under their officers, and again headed by the band then marched in procession to the St. George's Hall, where they dispersed to get ready for the banquet. The entertainment was provided by Host Curtis, of the Pacific Hotel, and was of a most recherche character, and on a liberal sole. Brother W. Davis, of the Pacific tables, superintended the cuisine, which comprised all the delicacies of the season, and reflected great credit upon his catering About 40 brethren sat down to supper, and sfter full justice had been done to the viands, Brother It.WM. took fc'.e chair, and a number of toasts were proposed. The proceedings terminated at a seasonable hour, after a very pleasant evening, when "Each gad aff their several way, Resolved to meet some ither clay."