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Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1859, 17 December 1874, Page 2

TcKKOKBOWMr James Craig will sell by publio auction this rights to the pavilion and bar, grand' stand and booth underneath, race card, gates and other privilege* for the race meeting on the 26th and 28th December. As the attractive programme offered by the race committee is likely to bring together a large number of people, a keen competition for the various rights is expected, as also a good price for the several privileges. The sale will take place at Mr Craig's mart, Albert street. At the meeting of the Board of Education held on Tuesday the following baring-refer*, ence to the Thames transpired;—A letter from the Waiotahi School Committee, complaining _^the, transfer of the schoolmaster from their . school to the one at the other district, was read; also, a letter from Mr. Bowe, protesting against the amalgamation of the districts in the name of the Waiotahi and Xaowaeranga district. The Board decided that, before taking any further action in the matter, they would desire an expression of opiaion from the several committees of the education districts comprised within the new . district.—A letter was read ariring for £40 for repairs to teacher's house, at Shellback. The Board'decided that they bad no available funds.—A letter was nlso read aiking for £14 Is. for furniture supplied to Thames, Waiotahi, and Sbelback schools. The secretary was instructed to writ.- to the sobool comxaittee,asking what authority they had to inour such expenditure. -.

Ths Grabamstowri Branch of the Hiberman Society requires the services if a duly qualified medical practitioner; about 130 financial members. Applications, stating terms, to be eei.t to the secretary on or before Monday i 21st December. ... Tbi Magnet Variety Troupe will give an entertainment in the American Theatte this evening. An attract ire programme has been arranged, and the popularity of the troupe should ensure a good house. By notification under' the hand of the Governor, dated the 26th day of November, Wiropi Hoterevi Taipariis appointed assessor under "The Outlying Districts Sal* of Spirits Art, 1874."

Astronomer.—Much as we would like you to know the clever author of the" foli, truo and particular account of the Transit of Venus as v observed .at the Unhuppy Oitek obscrvattry," journalistic rule forbids our disclosing his name. Moreover, ho is v.gen* tleman of suck exeetsive modesty! and retireing disposition that ho would shrink from a; closer contact with one so gifted as yourself. His attainments are undeniable—nearly: as great as the Professor's, but they lie in a different direotion. His services have been secured, for the, .next transit of Venus, and for several successive reappearances of the highly interesting eolar phenomenon; and we have no doubt his graphic descriptions Tvill "long live in the memory cf the "oldest inhabitant" of this portion of our terrestrial sphere.

A rara young recruit in the Armed Constabulary stationed, in onr midst distinguished himself a few days ago. He k was attacked with terrible ferocity-—by a dog. The dog bit at the warrior's leg, but (by the nr.ercy of a kind providence) only got a mouthful of trousers. A little girl opportunely arrived on the scene of this breeches havoc, and clutched the enemy by the neck just as our hero was bawling " Will you take, your dog in out o' this, will you, or he'll have the leg off me.. I'll hould you reshponwble for this murdherous act of dishlegality, mej. fins woman!"

Mttbhvbb of discontent and ghastly merriment have been caused among a select circle of gentlemen who affect an acute knowledge of hones, {because* at the meeting of stewards last riignt three of the latter were appointed to the elevated position of handicap, pers for the forthcoming races. From the gentle murmurs and hysterical mirth before alluded to the grievances would appear to be that, in respect of horsinees, the education of these bundicappers has been sadly hegleclo^. It might mollify the disgusted sportsmen were the three gentlemen to ask them for seme information upon the points of a horse and general stable business.

Tot,. Chairman, of.^he Parawai School Committee announces by' advertisement that the Christmas prizes in connection with the Parawai School "will I>e presented on Friday next.. .., ......... ...... ...

Thb quarterly financial meeting of the Court Pride of Parnell, A.0.F., will be held in the Masonic Hall, Queen street, this evening, at half-past seven; o'clock.; Business —to receive report of the medical officer, and payment of contributions.

..Thb Tradesmen's Cricket Club Trill meet at the Exchange Hotel, Shortiand, thisevening, at eight o'clock, Tindbbs are required for the erection and completion of the Union Sank premises in Albert street, plans of which may be seen at the present temporary offices. Tenders, will have to be sent in by" 4 o'clock 'on Saturday next. John Pmtt»hm:ak (the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon) in his "Talk" gives the following practical ad rice:—"Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it, and make cure tbafc it meant no more than it says. Don't go to law unless you have nothing to lose ; Lawyers' houses are built on fools' heads. In any business never wade into the water where you cannot see tbe bottom. Put no dependence v.pon the label of a bag; and count money after your own kin. Seethe sack opened before you buy what is in it; for he who trades in: the dark a«ks to be cheated. Keep clear of the man who does not value his character. Beware of every one who swears; he who would blaspheme his Maker would make no bones of lying or stealing."

Thb Tribune reports that a merchant in Wellington was recently surprised at the unusual demand for Scotch whisky, but after consideration he »ut it down to the presence in the Empire City of so many Scotch parsons —the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church was in session. This is no doubt a libel on the parsons, for although it is undeniable that some of the eminent theologians can and do drink their whisky toddy, it is notorious that not a few are total abstainers.

At a meeting of tke British Association, Mrs Lucas, sister of Mr John Bright, Spoke on female drunkenness, and said :—" She feared that the statement as to the increase of drunkenness among the lower classes of women was top true, an 4 when we added to this what was practised in the middle and higher clashes* the result was frightful indeed. (Cheers)'. The facilities for drinking at confectioners' and grocers' greatly .promoted this sad state of things among women. Mothers had an important and most urgent duty to perform in this matter. They could not be too careful of their children;'lest they should adopt this bad habit. (Cheers). It was bad enough when men drank, but it was lamentable indeed when women began to driak. A drunken mother was something very sad. She was in favor af abstinence (cheers), and hoped her sisters would solemnly consider their responsibilities in the matter."