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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3026, 26 October 1878, Page 2

We would refer our readers to the election notices of Mr Scott Hunter and Mr Deeble, who are candidates for the representation of the Kauaeranga iiiding in the County Council.

We would draw the attention of members of the Union Cricket Club to the advertisement in another column relating to practice days, etc.

Thb usual monthly Church parade of the Thames Naval Brigade, and St. George's Naval Cadets will be held tomorrow morning. Both companies will muster at the Hall. The final competition of the Scottish Cadets for the Eobinson Medal and other prizes came off yesterday morning. The following are the highest scorers of the three competitions:—Cadet Aitken, first competition, 45, second 31, third 45—121, winner of the Eobinson Medal; Lieut. Trevarthen, first competition, 39, second 39, third 37—115, winner of picture and 10s; Henderson, first competition, 41, second 32, third 41—114, winner of picture; Greenville, first competition, 38, second 36, third 34—108.

The Government have several times lately been " hoist on their own petard; " that is, they have been furiously badgered about a matter they were continually harping upon when they were in opposition—namely, patronage of the Press. Unfortunately for them some very glaring instances of preference to newspaper supporters have been shown up< but they appear to be more the acts of individual members of the Ministry than acts of the Government, but the Government as a body can scarcely disown the acts of individual members, and so the charges of partiality in dispensing patronage to newspapers cannot be disproved.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland District Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity was held at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Eichmond street, yesterday afternoon. The meeting opened in usual form at 3 p.m., Provincial Grand Master Thomas Holland presiding, and Deputy Provincial Grand Master Owea Mahon Vice-Chair. The duties cfProv. Corresponding Secretary, were, in the absence of Prov. C. Secretary Smith, performed by Past Grand Potts, of the Waikato Lodge. The Warden, Past Piov. D.G.M. Mills, was also in attendance. The various Lodges were represented as follows: — Fountain of Friendship—Past Prov. Grand Masters Leahy, Fleming, Hobson, Past Pro*. D.G.M. Wright and Past Grand Aley; Good Intent LodgePast Prov. G. Masters Place and Cole, and Past Grand Allen; Waikato Lodge —Past Grands Ahier, Vowles, Moore and Grant; Charles Bruce Lodge — Pant Grand Foy and Noble Grand James Coutts; Davenport Lodge—Past Grand Holland. The National, Parnell, and Howick Lodges, and the lodges in the Waikato and on the East Coast were not represented. The business was concluded at 6 p.m., and the meeting closed and the whole of the brethren, at the invitation of the Thames deputies, adjourned to the Queen's Hotel, where supper was Srovided by Host Yaughan. Prov. taand Master Thomas Holland occupied the chair, supported by the Deputy Master, and Past Prov. GgM. Leahy. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided the usual loyal toasts were given. Then followed other, toasts — " The Army and Volunteers " being responded to by Lieut Mahon, Victoria Company, and "The Navy" by Petty - Officer Potts, Naval Brigade; "The G.M. and Board of Directors," responded to by P.P.G.M. Cole; " Auckland District," responded to by the

to by P.P.G.M. Hobson; "Thames Lodges," responded to by P.G's. Foy and Moore; " Kindred Societies," responded to by P.G. Ahier; "Sick and Distressed," responded to by the P.G.M.; " The Ladies," responded to in a humorous manner by P.G. Gentles ; " The Host and Hostess," responded to Bro. Vaughan, P.G.

We notice that Major Withers will hold his second inspection of our Engineer corps on Tuesday evening next. It is expected that the members will as usual when required, roll up in good round numbers.

We (Herald) hare heard that it is the intention of Mr McGee, the plaintiff in McGee t. the Auckland Eacing Club, to more the Supreme Court to enter a a judgment for the plaintiff, yon obstante v&redicto, upon the ground that the finding of the jury was in the nature of a " special" verdict, that it was against evidence, and that his Honor misdirected the jury when he told them that the communication in the New Zealand Herald was privileged. Some of these are also grounds for applying for a new trial, and it is stated that the plaintiff is prepared to make an application for a new trial at the proper time. A new trial must be applied for at the first sitting in banco, after four days from the trirl.

At a meeting of the Tauranga Town Board, the Chairman read the following letter relative to the impounding of cattle, signed by numerous ladies of Tauranga.— " Sir,—We the undersigned, ladies of Tauranga, respectfully request that you will receive th's petition favourably on behalf of the mothers and children of the place, who are deprived of the principal means of support through having to part with their milking cows just now when a bountiful Providence has sent such a supply of glass after a severe winter, also this generation will be mouldering in the dust long before there will be necessity to bring the Auckland Municipal Police Act into force here." The petition could not, he said, be received as an expression of public feeling, as they could only acknowledge ratepayers.

The Electors of Kauaeranga Biding are requested to look out for Mr W. S. Greenfille'i address, which will appear in the course of a day or two.—[Adyt.]

Fob sweetness and beauty of tone, the Foreign Model (drawing-room) Pianoforte, manufactured by Chappell and Co., cannot be excelled. The Boudoir Model, though of less power, is equally perfect, both in tone and touch. These instruments, with others suitable for parlors, schools, &c, are now on sale at J. G-bigg's, Pollen street.—[Abvt]