THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Ressurexi. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1878.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2900, 1 June 1878, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Ressurexi. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1878.

The election of two auditors for the Borough has bren going on to day, and the poll will not close until six o'clock. The names of the candidates have already appeared in our columns. It was thought to-day that the election would most probably result in the return of the two candidates who fill' d the office last year and the year before. Up to four o'clock it was reckoned some 250 voters had put in an appearance.

On the fourth page of this issue will be found an article on "Forgiveness," extracted from " Christian Eclecticism," by W. R. Greg, and some other matter.

The Rev. Mr Walsh is expected to arrive here to-day by steamer, and to preach at St. George's Church to-morrow at morning and evening service. The rev. gentleman is assistant minister to the Venerable Archdeacon Govett, Taranaki.

The Rev. R. S. Bunn will deliver an address at the Tararu road Wesleyan Sunday School to-morrow afternoon.

At the meeting of the Board of Education, held yesterday, several applications were made for library grants out of the sum voted for that purpose last session and placed at the disposal of the Education Board for distribution. The Chairman stated that the Auckland Institute was the only library to which a grant could be made, the others (amongst them the Thames Mechanics' Institute) not being free libraries.

With reference to the question of acclimatization in connection with the proposed recreation ground, it has been suggested that if a branch society were started here the fees now paid for game licenses by local sportsmen, instead of going to Auckland to be spent on the importation of sparrows and other farmers' pests, might be retained and expended locally. There is one direction which acclimatization here might wisely take, and that is procuring different kinds of fish for the fine rivers and streams which abound. A little has been done in this direction, but very little, and money spent in introducing fish would be a much better investment than laying it out on birds which become the farmers' bane.

Host Williams of the Provinc'l Hotel, Queen street, and Mr W. Drew, proprietor of the Cafe Boyale at the same house, entertained a small party of gentlemen at a petite souper last night. The bill of fsre comprised roa3t pheasant, and " all the delicacies of the season." Mr G. Symington occupied the chair on the occasion, and after proposing " The Queen and the Royal Family," " the health of Host Williams and Mr Drew" w«s proposed, all wishing them success in their new venture. " The Ladies " and " The Press " were duly honored, after which some time was spent in conviviality, a number of songs being .well rendered by several gentlemen, Mr R. A. R. Owen, Mus. Doc, contributing much to the harmony by his brilliant pianoforte performances. The " spread " did credit to Mr Drew's abilities as a caterer.

Mb Thomas Spenceb's steamer will be launched upon the waters of Kauaeranga as soon after four o'clock to day as the tide will allow. A number of invitations have been issued to witness the launch.

A uumbeb of members of the Grahair ~- town Fire Brigade turned out this morning under Superintendent G. Piice and Captain J. Williams for the purpose of showing to the managers or agents of Insurance Companies from Auckland the capacity of the new main just laid down along Albert, Brown and Owen streets, with a view to obtaining a reduction in the rates of insurance now charged. There were present to witness the display : Mr G. P. Pierce, manager New Zealand Insurance Company; Mr Armstrong, Imr perial; Mr Stevenson, Union ; and some of the local agents. Six lengths of hose were run out by the firemen at the corner of Albert street, and in a few seconds sis streams of water were r\ fr!l play, carrying the water easily over the Crown Princess poppet heads,

and throwing a great quantity of water. The nozzles used were four of thorn inch ones, and two three-quarters diameter. After the display in Albert street the Firemen and others went to the Theatre .Royal corner, where the same practice was gone through, the theatre being well sluiced, and a couple of windows forced in by the powerful jets brought to bearupou them. It may be mentioned that the batteries using the water from the County twenty inch pipes were not stopped, so that in case of tire the pressure could be considerably increased. We should think that the practice this morning would satisfy the representatives from Auckland, and that a considerable reduction will soon be made in the premiunv. charged for fire risks here.

A Fbench woman named Helenoisa Harken has been charged at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Auckland, with a breach of the Vagrant Act, by wilfully imposing upon several young women by telling their fortunes, so as to obtain money from them. Six blooming, blushing damsels put in an appearance to give evidence against the sorceress, but the prosecution took a lenient view of the case, and at Sub-Inspector Pardy's request the defendant was discharged with a caution.

As w (Herald) hear that many bets are being made backing the Australian cricketers to beat both Gloucestershire and Yorkshire, now; that they have beaten the Marylebone Club and ground, and as the prevalent feeling is, or seems to be, that if an eleven can bet the M.C.C. they can beat anything, we publish the following items, taken from J. Lillywhite's " Annual " for the present year, showing what comparatively small clubs, or weak clubs, have beaten the M.C.C, and yet what strong clubs and counties they _iave beaten. Amongst the matches list, Herts beat M.C.C. by 45 runs, Cheltenham College, by 4 wickets; Esher Park, by one innings and 27 runs; Hurley Park, by one innings and 60 runs; Staffordshire, by '5 wickets; Lansdown, by one innings and 37 runs ; Northamptonshire, by IC3 runs. On the other hand, the M.C.C. beat the Strength of England by 24 runs, beat Lancashire by 98, Yorkshire by 7 wickets, Kent by 10 wickets, and Hampshire by 9 wickets. These remarks are written to bear out those of yesterday, that the M.C.C. play elevens not always " bound to win."

Fbibnd, to get a good Watch, Gold or Sliver, Geneva, English or American, go to Wiikes, Shortlar.d, for there you w'M have the largest stock to select from ; a'so, if you were thinking of purchasing a Brooch, or pair of Earin3B, Gold Guard, or Ring—for there you can see the most varied and best selected stock on the Thames. Watches, Clocks, and Jewel'ery rapaired at Auckland prices, and guarantied. Eat»blish:.d 1887. — Abvt.

If any proof were wanting of the readiness of the Thames publ'o to secure genuine bargains, it has been found iv the speedy sale I have made of nearly all my Chairs, and I now respectfully invite an inspection (and furchases) of the Pianos, Haimoniuoos, and Iron Bedsteads, just received per Arabella and Aikahaw.—J. fctelGG, Pollen street.—j7 ~>vt].