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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 239, 15 July 1872, Page 2

At the Police Court on Saturday 3 cases of druukenness, 2 of keeping a house of ill-fame, and 4 appheations for transfer of licences, comprised the business before the Court.

We perceive that a start lias been mad e towards formiug a footpath from the Karaka Bridge in Pollen-street to Cochranestreet, and not indeed a moment too soon, for hitherto, in muddy weather, the only place at all passable was the centre of the road, where a traveller at least knew that he could make sure of solid ground at a certaiudepth. We are not so sure that the cabmen will agree with us as to the advantages of the footpath.

Crossings are, we arc glad to see r laid down ou at least one side of Brown and Owen streets, aud will prove an immense comfort in case of more bad weather, which we may naturally expect. We suppose also that the other side of the street cau obtain the same comfort, if they.are so miuded, by subscribing a certain portion of the cost, as has been done with those now laid down. We learn that after consulting the District Eugineer at Coromandel, his Honor the tiuneriutendeut has decided to let the Tokatea Company work their own tramway in course .•f completion from the lower level to the Government tramway ou the Tokatea raugc, Coromaudel.— Cross.

We had hoped to be able to say that the first six months of this year had passed without any debtors being committed to the Gaol, but withiu the last week one Maori from the Hutt, the first aud only case this year, has been lodged in the care of Mr M. Ktad.— Post.

The p.s. Nebraska, with the Californiau mails, is due in Auckland to-day, accordiug to her advertised time, and the s.s. Alexaudra is awaiting her arrival to convey the mailfc ou to .Sydney. We very much doubt her arrival up to her time, aud even if she does arrive, she will not bring as late intelligence as we have already received via the AugloAustraliau Telegraph Line.

We learn that Mr Woollams has received a reply from his Honor the Superintendent in reference to a site for the public buildings in Coromandel. The Seperinteudeut says,“The Government baviug been offered an equally good site for public buddings, free of cost or of auy condition, they have decided to accept the gift.” It is quite clear that the Government will take no notice whatever of the desires or wishes of the people of Coromandel, ana that the inhabitants will have no voice in their own local matters until they are out of the power of the Provincial Government. —Coroma ndel Mail.

A mi etingof the late shareholders in tho Evening Star Goldraiuiug Company was held yesterday afternoon, to take into consideration the action of the Official Liquidator, Mr Alfred Walker. Mr G. H. Hanson occupied the chair. The f illoiving statement, furnished some time ago by MiWalker iu his own hat d.vritiug, was read : •• Balance iu hand, nil ; sale of claim, £GO ; paid to Craig, £5 ; paid to Newbury, £lO ; paid to Newbury, £ls; paid self, £2O; winding-up expeuses, £5 ; ou haud, £5; making £GO.” The meeting acknowledged the lawfulness of the £5 to Mr Craig for selling the claim, aud the £5 expeuses for wiudiug-up, but were perfectly iguoraut for what the other sums were paid. Since the above statement bad been hauded in by Mr Walker, a call of 2s (id per share had been made, which, if all paid, would realise £450, after the shareholders believed they had a light to the return of £5. It was stated that Mr Walker had been iuvited to attend, but that he had not done so, After a good deal of discussion it was resolved to employ good counsel to resist the demand for the lust call, and to cause Mr Walker to give au account of the expenses incurred and expenditure made since the winding-up order was grauted.—The meeting was closed by a vote of thanks to the chairman. — Cross.

A meeting of the committee of the Auckland Volunteers appointed to make arrangements res ecting the rifle match, Thames v. Auckland, was held last night; Captain Johnston iu the chair. Mr Kobinsou, a member of the Thames Volunteers, was present on behalf of the Thames team to m ike final arrangements. It was agreed to tire the match on Wednesday, the 17th, instead of Thursday, the 18th, as formerly annouuced. It was also agreed that the ranges should be 400, 500, aud 600 yards, seven shots at each range, and a sighting shot allowed at each range. The teams wi 1 b; divided into two squads, the first squad to commence precisely at 8 o’clock, aud tae members of the secoud team- to ue on ttie ground punctually at 11. The firing will be tarried on at two targets simultaneously, five of the Thames team aud five of the Auckland team firing at each targets in each squad. Sergeauts Castles aud Wainhouso are to be the markers at the butts. Major Gordon has been requested to take charge of the Auckland team on the range, end we believe he has consented to do so. It is to be hoped that the weather will prove favourable, so that a fair opportuuity will be given to each side to do their best, aud thus uecido the point whether the Auckland or the Thames team can make the higher aggregate score. The whole of those who have been chosen to represent Auckland in the coming match are requested to meet at the range this afternoon at two o’clock, when business of importance will be discussed, and practice obtained at one or more ranges.— Cross.

According to announcement in Friday's issue the brethren of the various Orange lodges assembled in the Protestant hail, Newton, last night at seven, to Celebrate the anniversary of the 12th July. After the Lodge being opened by prayer aud a portion of scripture being read, the brethren Bat down to a sumptuous repast, provided bystewards appointed previously by the brethren. After doing full justice to the good things provided, the following toasts were proposed from the chair : —“ The Queen, God bless her “ The Prince aud Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family “ His Excellency the Governor, Sir G. F Bowen,” drunk with ail honours; “ His, Honor the Superintendent,” drunk with; three times three. The chapter toast o£ the evening, “The glorious, pious, and immortal memory of King William the, 111.” The health of the Grand Master aad Deputy-Grand Master of New Zealand was then proposed by Brother Graham, aud ably responded to by the Grand and Deputy Masters. “The sister lodges at the Thames and elsewhere in New Zealand, coupled with the names of the W.M.’tf,” was drunk with cheers aud Kentish fire, aud ably responded to by Brother Gault. “The Earl of Euuiskilleu and brother Orangemen all over the globe ” was drunk with the usual honours, after which some very appropriate speeches suitable for the occasiou were delivered by Brothers Gault, Talbot, Patteson, aud Martiu. In the intervals some very pleasant soDgs were nicely rendered by several of the brethren, when the siuging of the National Anthem (the brethren standing) brought the proceedings to a close, at 11.40 p.m., in harmouy aud peace, afterwards everyoue steeriug homeward, seemingly well pleased with the evening’s entertainment.— Cross .