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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 34, 15 November 1871, Page 3

Good progress has been made with the water pipes, which are now laid along the entire distance to Albert-street, and in a very short time we may look for a supply of the pure element —a want hitherto greatly felt. The pipes appear to us to be very small for the purpose, but wc understand they are the same that were imported some time ago for the Auckland water supply. A battery of 15 head of stampers is about to be erected on the beach at Coromandel, between the Neptune and Triton claims, as the price of carting from the beach to the batteries at the upper township is los per ton. The new battery is likely to be a paying speculation if the beach claims advance, as they seem likely to do so at the present time.

Wc notice, by an advertisement in another column, that the anniversary celebration of the: Waikato Lodge of Odd Fellows will take place on Thursday next. A procession of members of the order will proceed from the Lodge Room, at Sbortland, at 11 a.m.; and, from what particu’ars we can glean, a most enjoyable day’s pleasure is anticipated. A ball will be held in the evening at St. George’s Hall.

The unfortunate man, John Hetherington, who has )>een under treatment at the Wliau Asylum for lunacy . and discharged, was again re-conveyed there yesterday, having again become unmanageable by his friends.

""'A lecture will be delivered this (Wednesday) evening by the Rev. J. Williams, of Coromandel, at the Wesleyan Church, Grahamstown, on the interesting subject of “Martin Luther, the Hero of the Reformation.’’

Wc have to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of £5 los fid, from the men engaged in the Junction G.M. Co., on behalf of the Batey Relief Fund. The amount is made up by half-crown subscriptions, aud shows a spirit of generosity on the part of the men, which, might well be followed up by other companies.

At the meeting of ladies interested in the Batey relief Fund, held at the Home Institute yesterday afternoon, there was a very small attendance, but those present shewed substantial proofs, by their subscription' lists, of their zealous endeavour to relieve the fatherless and widow.

The secretary begs to acknowledge the receipt of two letters in answer to an advertisement in the local journals,—one from Mr. Coburn, clerk to the United Pumping Association, who has collected £5 ; the other from the employees af the Phoenix Brewery, who have collected £G ss.

A friendly rifle match was fired at the Parawai butts, yesterday, between Mr. Fenton of the T.R.R. and Mr Thompson of the Navals. The weather was all that could be desired, and the match resulted in favour of Mr. Fenton by 7 points. The lessees of the Theatre Royal have kindly offered their services for a benefit in aid of the Batey Relief Fund at an early date. The offer will be brought before the meeting of the Committee to be held at the Pacific Hotel to-night.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held last evening in the Grahamstown Schoolroom, the Rev. W. J. Williams, President of the Society, occupied the chair. Addresses were given by Messrs. Nodder, Bycc, and E. French. The Misses Rowe sang a duett, and several members of the society gave recitations. At the committee meeting held after the meeting, it was unanimously decided to assist at the contemplated Temperance demonstration proposed to be held during the forthcoming holidays.

The funeral of the late Ilcv. E. H. Hey, wood took place at St. Mark’s churchyard Remuera, on Monday afternoon. There was a very large attendance of people, who thus endeavoured to show the love and respect in which the deceased gentleman was held. About two hundred persons joined in the procession. The pall-bearers were the Eight Ilcv. Bishop Williams, the Venerable Archdeacon Mauusell, Venerable Archdeacon Williams, the Revs. J. Kinder, I). Jones, E. N. Bree, and C. Nelson. The burial service was read by the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Kidd. Amongst the procession were members of the Masonic fraternity, of which body Mr. Hey wood was a member. — Ilcrald. The D. (S'. Cross of yesterday states that “ active preparations are being made at the Albert Barrack Square for the Cattle Show and Horticultural, Agricultural, and Flori* cultural Exhibition, which will be held tomorrow. Stockyards arc being erected for the reception of horses and cattle, pens for the sheep, and places set apart for the various exhibits. Those who have been entrusted with the general arrangements arc making every effort to ensure success. Much will depend on the spirit and enterprise shown by the exhibitors ; but wc are told that the show, in all the departments announced, will be superior to anything of the kind which has been witnessed in the Province.

Wc are requested by F. H. Lewisson to state tliat no gold chains or alberts are of bis make without they are stamped F.H.L., 18 carat. Having engaged a gold chain maker from London, he is prepared to make any English pattern chain to order. — Advt.

Clothing for the Million, at Warmoll’s Cash Palaces. Just received, per 1 Countess of Ivintore,’ £5,000 worth of Clothing, Boots, Shoes. See., comprising the best and cheapest assortment of goods yet imported into the Auckland Province. In order to make room for further shipments the Goods will be offered at such prices that cannot fail to effect a speedy clearance. Warmoll’s Cash Palaces, Grahamstown, Thames.— Advt. An instance of rare good fortune is reported to the Ballarat Evening Mail as having befallen a clerk in the Government employ at Sandhurst. Having purchased 1,000 shares at (id per share, within a few days be was able to sell out at £0 per share, netting £O,OOO. Being placed beyond the necessity for toil, the fortunate civil servant resigned his position, “ cut” speculation, and is now a happy gentleman at large.

A little bit of a tiling who had just got hack from a party, was asked by her mother how she had enjoyed herself. " Oh, mamma,” she said, “ I’m so full of happiness—l couldn’t be no happier,without I was bigger.” So reasoned Samuel Johnson. The quart pot and the pint may both be full ; but the quart holds most.