THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1878.

Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3070, 17 December 1878, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1878.

m Thus has gone from amongst vi to-day one of whom it may be said that he was " a terror to evil doers," if not" a praise to them that do well." ' We are uncertain about the . correctness of the quptation, not having a Concordance at hand, but we beliere that the sentiment will be endorsed by the people of the Thames generally: in reference to the removal of Mr Sub* Inspector Bullen. He has been for the past eight years in charge of the Police 1 here, and during that time a very different state of things has prevailed: to that which marked police administration before his arrival. Without reflection on his predecessors it may be said that his allocation to this district was the signal for a marked change. Whereas .a certain amount of' disregard of th&hw and even 1 the proprieties existed and were permitted passively before Mr Bullen's advent, since that time no flagrant outburst of intimidation; or rioting has been witnessed at elections,; for instance; everything has been done decently and in order. There has been no obnoxious exercise of the civil power, but a certain amount of bibitid tant kept-dowot airy aC^mpTaT coercion. The iuaviter in modo hat been tempered with the* fartiter «i re so judiciously that, the natural outcdae of party'feeling at election times has been! easily stemmed. On occasions when an influx of Native population has caused 0 temporary difficulties, the firmness of the force under Mr Bullen's charge has been successful in allaying any exhibition of a turbulent spirit, by the prompt arrest of the ringleaders, and their arraignment before the legal tribunal. Mr Bullen on his arrival here was met by a certain section of the people in a spirit of antagonism. There were many who believed and hoped that the remedy for all grievances would be j found in having a police under Provincial control. The very fact of Mr Bullen's being sent here raised an antagonistic feeling against him. He has been here long enough to live down that feeling, and some of those who were foremost in' trying to thwart his earlier efforts to preserve the'peace are now amongst his strongest admirers. Mr Bullen has had many arduous and unpleasant duties to perform. The prosecutions under the Arms Act, and the Quartz Crushing Machines Eegalatipn and Inspection Act have rendered necessary the enforcement of clauses which seemed arbitrary and unnecessary. In some instances during Mr Bullen's stay here we have had occasion to differ with him

in his mode of enforcing these Acts, but we willingly and cheerfully concede that in matters where a difference of opinion has arisen between his course and that we considered tight, Mr Bullen has acted impartially and conscientiously. ;In every instance he may be credited with' having done his best for the service he is connected with, and on his departure from the district to a new sphere of duty we can heartily wish him God speed. That he may secure the respect of the people of Taranaki we heartily wish; and, further, we hope he may soon be rewarded for his faithful services by promotion to a district where his merit and'ability'Will be fully appreciated and recognised. Mr Bullen carries with him the good wishes of most of the Thames people, *as evinced' on several' occasions lately, but never more conspicuously than by,the large gathering to see him off by the steamer to-day. >

Thb annual distribution of prizes to the pupils attending the Kauaeranga Boys' School, and the prizes to the •uecessful competitors in the examination open to pupils of all state schools, took place this afternoon, the proceedings commencing at 2 o'clock. The school was prettily decorated, and there was a considerable number of visitors present. Owing to a press of telegraphic matter through the arrival of, the San Francisco .mail and steamer from Melbourne, pur report of the proceedings is unavoidably excluded. The result of the special prize competition was as follows.:—Annie Horgan, Tararu School, Ist; C. W. Cropp, Kauaeranga Beys' School, 2nd; J. Christie, ditto, 3rd; J. S. Burns, ditto, 4th.

We understand that an eleven of the Thames Scottish Battalion hare challenged an eleven of the Thames Cricket Club to a cricket match at Parawai on an early date.

We have 'not space to do more than remind readers that Madame'Cora and Val Vose will commence' their brief season at the Academy of Music this evening. The nature of their performance it pretty well known to most of our readers, but such as are in ignorance We must refer to the advertisements, the bills of variousdevices on the Walls, and the lithographs in the shop windows. The' entertainment is of such a character that one evening scarcely satisfies - any visitors."'™'::-.;*;! ".■;;}-:'. V-K;.?": ::]'""js:<,The International. Circus Company gave their second performance last night, and, introduced several'new and novel features. They have some very clever performers in the. troupe, and the gymnastic, acrobatic and .juggling feats are well worth seeing. Tue horses are in good training, and by their docility and obedience exhibit that surprising intelligence which " scenes,in the arena "of a circus so frequently give people an opporportunity of witnessing. There will be another exhibition to-night and a matinee to-morrow, when a crammed house may be expected. ,

The Union Cricket Club having become very strong numerically, it wa» considered advisable to reconsider the rules adopted by the Club when in its infancy, and with that view a meeting was held at Mr Lawless' last evening. There were about twenty members present, the captain of the Gllib—Mr A. McMillan being in the chair. The, chairman read over the-' list of rules, which were relegated tp a committee to further consider aud have printed. The following genileraen have; been elected honorary members of the Club:—Messrs L. Ehrenfried, W; McCullough, -J5-. *F. Tizaxd, Symington, J. Walsh, T. Lawless, J. jßXflaik'mod Foy Bros. It was decided to play a scratch match, shortly. Some other business was transacted, and the proceedings terminated.

. Me I. ft. Viaiou, the retiring Mayor of the Borough ot Hamilton, gives a ball to the burgesses this evening to mark the expiry of his term of-office. We hear that the occasion will be taken advantage of to present Mr Viaiou with an illuminated address from the Councillors expressive of their esteem and recognition of his exertions to promote the prosperity of Hamilton. ,

Messes Fa.ebbllßbos.' tender for additions and fencing to the Kauaerauga Boys' School has been accepted, the amount being £88 15s. The other tenders were as follows >:~Daaie.l J. Beardon, £102; Thomson and Sinclair, £10410s.

Thb members of the Thames Valley Railway Committee are notified by advertisement of a meeting of that body at the Borough Council Chambers this evening.

Mb Kobbbt Bullen, Sub-Inspector of Police, left to-day per Botomabana. On bis walking down the street the Mayor (Dr Kilgour) and a number of other citizens wished him' good-bye and good luck. At the wharf there was a large concourse of citizens to wish him God speed and prosperity in his new sphere of dutjvjßmongit _whpin^ we' noticed W. TffcCuTloulii "Esq., Mayor-elect; Councillors Wilson, Etiren fried, Brassey; the County Chairman, A. Brodie, Esq.; Alex. Aitken, Esq.,, County Engineer; E. W. Hollis, Esq., County' Clark ; r J. M. McLaren, Esq., Miuing Inspector; Major Murray, Commandaqt oftbe District and; Manager of the Bank of New Zealand; ■W. Carrick, Esq. Manager of Union Bank; Fred. W.,Paul; Manager; of the Bank New -South Wales ;| The.legal profession. Wfre represented by J. A. Miller, Esq., G. N. Brassey, Esq., and J, K. Dodd, Esq.; at the same time the Civil Service shewed their regret at Mr Bullen's departure by their representatives—E. W. Puckey, Esq., JJ?., Native Commissioner; A. J. Allota, Esq., J.P., Mining Registrar; Jas. B. Stoney, Clerk of the District Court; the Post Master, E. W. Coney, Esq;; R Mcilhone, Esq., Inspector of Mint rs' Bights; the Harbourmaster, Capt. Best; — Murphy, Esq., of the Customs Department. There were also present — Messrs Osborne (Merchant), Cookson, Kennan, West, Woodward, Mackie, Young, Garrett, Souter, Symington, Spencer, McVey, Hopcraft, J. A. Philp. Prater, White, Bui.' lock, Horsbrugh, Puckey, D. K. Gellion, J. L. Whit lord, J. B. Mason (Health Officer), and J. Lloyd, and others. Every member of the Armed Constabulary off duty was present, con* sisting of Detective Brennan, Sergeants Jackson and Louis, and Constable Day. Owing to the crowd at the pnd of the wharf, we ere unable to rebord the name* pf the rest of Mr Bullen's friends who came to bid him farewell. As the steamer left three cheers were called for by Mr S. Young for Mr Bullen'i health and happiness at

New Plymouth, and we have not I heard a more hearty response since the commencement of the Thames. Mr Bullen's departure is deeply regretted, ' but we hope that his successor (S«b;, Inspector Kenny) will gain the goodwill! of the Thames inhabitants, and retire the 1, same as Mr Bullen has done. >, The Government steamer Hinemoa arrived off Tararu this afternoon having on board the Hon. James Macandrew, Minister of Public Works, Mr J. Black* «tt, Engineer in charge of North Island Bailway Works, Mr Lawson, Commis-, sionerrif Bailways, and others. We have ho space to record their doings up to the time of going to /press, but we believe they visited the Big Pump, in company with the County Chairman and other local magnates'. • <;'' " '■■