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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 64, 20 December 1871, Page 2

The result of the open air meeting yesterday in reference to the water works resulted, as will be seen by the report in another place, in a vote in favour of them being placed under the control of the Highway Boards. A concert is to be given by the Thames Scottish Volunteers this evening in the Academy of Music as a benefit for the Thames Mechanics’ Institute. The programme is a very attractive one. and something new to a Thames audience, and we have no doubt but that the benefit will be a great success, judging by the literary tastes of the Thames population. The Rev. J. Buller will deliver a Lecture to-night in the Wesl'cyau Church, Graham* stowu. on “ Martin Luther, the lessons of his life" on behalf of the Shorthand Sunday school. Capt. S. Richards will take the chair at 7.110 o’clock.

At the Police Court yesterday, Patrick Nolan charged with being of unsound mind, was remanded until to-day, and Ellen Scanlan for using threatening language towards Mr F. Pcrsinwn was bound over to keep , the peace for the next three months. 11 is Honor Judge Beckham sat in Bank" ruptey at Urahamstown yesterday. A report will be found in another place. The sittings of the District Court for the next six months will be ns follows : —Tuesday, lGth January, 1872 ; Tuesday, 6th February, 1872; Tuesday, nth March, 1872 ; Tuesday, 2nd April, 1872 ; Tuesday, 21st May, 1872; Tuesday, 18th June, 1872. The case of the lied Queen G.M.Co v* Richard Miller, for encroachment, will be heard at the Warden's Court to-day.

The Thames School (Mr Robertson's) will break-up to-day for the Christmas holidays. The annual distribution of prizes will commence at 11 o’clock. Parents, friends, and the public generally, arc invited to attend this interesting ceremony. Mrs T. L. Murray will present the prizes.

The monthly meeting of the Sir Walter (Scott Lodge will be held to-morrow evening (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m., at the Wharf Hotel. A meeting of Comishmen and others interested in the keeping of Christmas, by singing Carols, will be held at the Wharf Hotel this evening, at 7 o’clock. The members of the Lodge of Light are requested to meet at the Wharf Hotel tomorrow evening, at half-past seven o’clock. Mr P. Bonfield imported from Auckland yesterday, per steamer ‘ Enterprise,’ a new water-cart. This will enable Mr Bonfield to keep two carts on the roads, aud more effectually to keep down the dust, a thing much required at the present time. We have no doubt Mr Bonfield will be well supported.

A concert will be given by the Thames Scottish Volunteers, in the Academy of Music this evening, in aid of the building fund of the Mechanics’ Institute. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 sharp.