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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3054, 28 November 1878, Page 2

We understand that more perfect arrangements have been made for continuing the polling to-day, both inside and outside. The door of ingress has been reduced in size by shutting up one portion, and the side door of the Council Chamber will be kept, open as a means of egress; thus obviating the difficulty that pecurr- d^ yesterday of voters gong in jostling with voters coming out. ■ The police will also endeavour to keep the footpath clear of those blatant humbugs who obstructed voters ?n their passage to and from the polling booth yesterday, chief, amongst whom, with, his broad shoulders and brawny arms, was " Brudder Workmen." "Move on" will be the watchword this evening, so that the free and independent who have' not vo^od may have access to the, polling without let or hindran*). • I

A coMPiiiMENTi.ET dinner will be given at the Governor Bowen Hotel this eve^'jg to Mr Sub-Inspector Bullen, who is under orders to proceed to Taranaki to Criie 1 charge of that district. A large number of tickets for the dinner have been disposed of, and the company will 'be ' a thoroughly representative one, embracing officials with whom Mr Bullen has been working for years, heads cf local bodies, and gentlemen connected with the mining and mercantile^ interests. His Worship the Mayor will preside, and Mr Alexander Brodie will take the vice-chair. Mr Bullen has been for nearly nine years in charge of the Police of this district, and during that time he has efficiently and zealously performed the duties appertaining to his,office. The demonstration to-night will be but a deserved tribute or recognition of Mr Bullen's worth as a conscientious officer. It will at the same time give an opportunity to his numerous friends to wish him a public farewell, and prosperity in the district to which he is to be removed. , j

A certain candidate for the Mayoralty had shown a great desire to secure the favor—and, of course, the vote—of [an elector whose support had been given him last year. Previous to his last election he had also shown this elector great attention; immediately after, he did not know him. He visited the elector's house recently and inquired of an inmate if Mr Blank was at iiome. He was informed he was not, whereupon the candidate coolly remarked, " Oh we!!, I can't call again—tell Mr Blank to come and see me if wants to vote for me." Yesterday Mr Blank recorded his vote in favor of the above-mentioned candidate's opponent. Deduction to be drawn from the above : too much noblesse oblige wont go down with the majority of the Borough electors. [

Afieb th 9 election of the Chairman at the County Council meeting yesterday, tlie following councillors were elected on the several committees:—Works.—Crs Brodli, Bagnall, Thorburn, Porter,'and Greenville. Finance.—Crs Brodie, Carpenter, Bagnall, Porter, and Thorburn." Pumping Arrangements.—Crs Brodie, Brown, Thorburn, Coutt3, and Deeble. Water Eace.—Crs Brc lie, Brown, Thorburn, Bagnall, and Deeble. The Chairman then reported that a letter had beent received from Te Ngakau, stating that there would be trouble in Hauraki if the, Council persist d in demanding the construction of the Eomata road. A letter on the same subject had also been received from Mr E. W. Puckey. It was resolved refer both letters to the Board of Works. The Chairman reported the result of i!ie conference of Borough and. County Councillors with Mr O. Wakefield re the Wi'ar Eace, and read a long budget of correspondence, etc., relative the handing brer of the race. After some discussion the the whole matter was relegated to the Water EacV Committee. Cr Pol or moved that the Government be urged to extend the telegraph line to Ohinemuri. The Chairman stated that the matter of the telegraph was dealt with in* the communications re the Eomata difficulty. Eeferred to Board of Works. This jwas all the business. ; The Dunedin Herald states that;the Pope has sent his special Apostolic Benediction to the editor and to all the contributors to the New Zealand Tablet. ; Mb and Mrs Hoskins (Miss Florence Colville) are to leave Christchurch today for Auckland, and they will appear for a few nights at the Theatre Eoyal, supported by an effective company, to play their farewell performances, not only in iNew!Zealand, but on any stage. Those talented exponents of the the histrionic art are en route for Europe, where Mr Hoskins, after his forty odd years as an actor and manager, intends to-retire into private life. ■"'

A gentleman who does not wish his name to appear has kindly presented to the boys of the Waiotahi Creek school a cricket bat and ball to enable them to practice for the forthcoming match against Tararu school. ? j

A good thing (when about to buy a watch or any article of jewellery), is to have a large assortment to select from. To realise the above go to Wilkes, the old established Watch-niitker and Jeweller, Shortland. Custpmets wanted for watches, • clocks, and jewellery. Established, 1867.— |_A»VT.]