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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2952, 1 August 1878, Page 2

understanding, expressed or implied, was arrived at, by which the County should contribute a share of the cost of the wharf. Why they should do this we never clearly understood, as the proposed site for the erection of the wharf is within the radios under the jurisdiction of the Harbor Board, and, as a convenience for the travelling public, has as much right to be made solely out of the funds of the Harbor Board as -he Shortland or Albert street wharves. To our mind the Borough Council might as well be asked to pay a share of the cost of the Goods Wharf as the County of the Kopu jetty. However, to return to the point, there was some understanding that the County should pay a quota of lhe cost, and we believe it was on the strength of this understanding that the Board at the solicitation of Mr Bagnall, M.C.C., at the previous meeting agreed to call for tenders for the jetty. Tenders were called and received, and, pfter being opened.at last right's meeting,

the cost seemed to astonish some members, who, after putting their hands to the plough, displayed a strong inclination to look bock. Mr Mrnnie did not seem inclined to trust the County's promise for did, and moved the suspension of the acceptance of a tender until they found what the County people would give. As soon as this wa9 done, the Board —composed of County and 'Borough men — became recriminative, and through the introduction of that kind of discussion there is a chance of this important work being shelved. Although/the discussion last night was by no means warm, we feel it our duty to warn our local magnates to be careful of dissensions, as nothing so militates against good administration as internal differences. We have frequently had the answer in effect from the colonial authorities, "We cannot^do what you want, as the other people won't agree,' and we fear they are always too, glad to find an excuse to shelve some unwelcome solicitation.

At the R.M. Court to-day, before Captain Fraser, 8.M., two inebriates forfeited their bail. This was all the business.

The telegram on the Municipal Conference, although put in at the Wellington office at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, did not reach this office until long past our time of publication. Such a delay has not occurred for a long time before.

At to-day's sitiing of the Native Lands Court, Hotereni Taipari's claim to the Waikawau block was gone into, and a considerable amount of evidence was taken. Hotereni claims that the Waioma belongs to him. The ordinary meeting of the Thames County Council commenced at half-past tyro o'clock to-day, Mr L. J. Bagnall occuping the chair in the absence of the Chairman. We are unable to publish our report in to-day's issue.

The all-comers' match which was advertised to come off last Tuesday evening, at the Brown street rifle gallery, was, through the -inclemency of the weather and non-attendance of the usual crowd of competitors, postponed until Saturday evening, when the match will be fired under the usual conditions, namely, the highest score out of the possible thirty points which might be made in any six shots. The handsome smoking cap on view in Mr Barlow's window is the prize on this occasion. , .

" Unity is strength " is a truism as old as it is true, and it would be well if the members of the Thames Harbor Board would keep that motto before their eyes. They evidently forgot the existence of that principle at their meeting last night, vhen they began to introduce Borough and County matters into their discussion on the acceptance or rejection of a tender for the Kopu wharf. At a previous meeting it was decided to call for tenders for this much required work, and a kind of

The remains of a man wer| discovered in Cadman's Bush, Coromandel, on Thursday last by Messrs William Goldsworthy and Patrick, which are believed .to be those of a man named Jones, who, as far back as 1870, was sent by Mr Glover of the Boyal Hotel to Wangapoua with letters and was never heard of afterwards, while the letters were found on the same track shortly after the man was missed.

Thebe is now on view in Mr Barlow's window, Brown street, a magnificent oleograph entitled " Silent Love. 1' The subject is very pleasing: the busts of two life-like figure? are depicted in an oval; a beautiful, aristocratic maiden of some sixteen summers, supported on the stalwart arm of " her own true love," a youthful cavalier in the dashing costume of the gallants of the seventeenth century. The expression on both countenances is thoughtful and pensive, producing an idea that their mutual flame is too intense for utterances. The richly chased gold frame, in which the picture is mounted, is from the manufactory of Messrs W. Phillips and Son, of. Auckland, and reflects great credit on that firm by its superior finish and elegance. The picture as it stands is valued at ten guineas, and has been munificently presented for competition to the Hauraki Engineers, by Mrs J, Stormont Small, of the Waiotahi.

The Golden Arrow battery site was sold by auction by the Warden to-day to Mr A. Hume for £108. The upset price was £25, and Mr J. D. Wickham was the only bidder besides Mr Hume.

We hear that Mr G. N. Brassey received a telegram from a prominent member of the Government to-day stating that.the appointment of a Thames resident to the legislative Council was under the consideration of the Government.

Mb T. B. Hicks, who is leading the Thames shortly, forsaking mining pursuits for the more humdrum life of an agriculturist, is to be presented this evening with a very handsome electro-plated tea and coffee service of four pieces. The presentation will take place at ihe Governor Bowen Hotel, and we have no doubt there will be a large gathering to give dclat to the proceedings, as Mr Hicks has been here many years, during which he has filled the important position of mine manager with credit to himself and satisfaction to his employers.

An expression frequently heard in the shop of Mr Wilkes, Watchmaker and Jeweller, of Shortland, ia : Sir, you,have so great a selection of Earrings and Brooches that I do not know which to choose. The samo might truthfully be said of his fine stock of Watches and Clocks. Therefore make aa inspection. All.articles marked in plain figures. Watches, Clocks and Jewelery repaired by Mr J. Wilkes, and GJ-uaranfcced. —[Adyt.]