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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 42, 24 November 1871, Page 2

Bachelder’s Diorama continues to draw good houses. The intrinsic merits of the entertainment, combined with the attractive system of gift distribution, has certainly proved a groat success. _

Aii interesting lecture was delivered last evening, at the Mechanics’ Institute, by Mr Hollis, on “ Tlic Formation of Quartz.” •4here was a good atteudancc, and the lecture was listened to throughout with marked attention.

, 7 We beg to acknowledge the receipt of the Jown and Country Journal of the lltli iust., and the Australian Journal of the same date, from Mr Samuels, of the Varieties.

There are 20 cases set down for hearing at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, but probably some of them will be settled out of Court. Water was passed through the street water pipes for the first time yesterday. With the exception of a small crack and consequent leakage in Albert-street, we believe all was found to be satisfactory. A meeting of the Mining Board was held last evening, of which a report will be found in another place. There will be a meeting of. the Fire Brigade this evening, at the Governor Bowcu Hotel. The monthly inspection of the Cadet corps by Major Cooper took place last evening. About 50, rank and file, were present, under the command of Captain Robertson. Major Cooper expressed himself highly satisfied with the manuer in which the Cadets went through the various evolutions, aud stated that 20 or 30 stand of arms would shortly be issued to the corps. Several ladies and gentlemen were present. Amongst the latter we observed Captain Murray, who promised, on behalf of Mrs. Murray, a reward for the most regular attendant at drill during the past three months. We notice with pleasure the progress which has been made by these youDg soldiers, .which is really creditable to their officers and to themselves. There was a good attendance of No. I Company R.H.Ii.V. at the ivehkly parade last evening.' ' Volunteering is evidently popular at the Thames, and is making decided progress. The disallowance of the Kaipara, Railway Bill was the subject of an incidental conversation yesterday in the Council. Mr. Ellis asked for the production of all correspondence with the General Government on tnat subject. Mr. Sheehan requested that the retam should include correspondence relating to all disallowed bills. A great number of notices of motion were handed up, amongst others one far £IO,OOO by Mr. Mitchell, to be expended in the acquisition of auriferous land, or in aid of mining enterprise in the Upper ham3s, K : : An attempt was made by some rascals on Tuesday evening to rob the gardens of Mr. Brighton, in the Domain. Alarm was given by the dog, and the rogues, decamped. We learn that suspicions arc entertained of certain parties, who will he watched in consequence. Wc arc requested by F. H. Lewisson to state that no gold chains-or alberta arc of his 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 tVe have opened several cases of men’s and youths’ clothing, just received per Balarat, to he sold cheap.— J. Cosgrave k Co., Owenstreet, Grahamstown.— Advt. Clothing for the Million, at Warraoll’s Cash Palaces. Just received, per * Countess of Kintore,’ £5,000 worth of Clothing, Boats, Shoes. Ac., 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,