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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3149, 22 March 1879, Page 2

The Chairman of the Harbor Board telegraphed to Sir G. Grey a few days ago asking if he would kindly see that the foreshore was handed over to the Board at once, and in reply received today the following wire from Sir George Grey, dated from Whangarei, March 22nd :— "W. Davies, Esq., .Chairman Thames Harbor Board, Grahamstown.—Have received your telegram; have telegraphed to Wellington that grant was to be issued with as little delay as possible.—G. Gbey."

The Eev. E. S. Bunn, Wesleyan Minister, will be taking his departure from amongst us during the coming week, and he will preach his farewell sermons tomorrow—in the morning at Shortland, and in the evening at Grahamstown. On Monday evening a valedictory soiree will be held.

The following additional subscriptions are acknowledged by the, Treasurer of the Grahamstown Volunteer Fire Brigade :—- James Clark, £2 2s; Geo. Meachem, £1; G. N. Phillips, 10s; E. Comer, £1 Is; W. Souter, £1; Mrs Kae, £1 Is.

These are on exhibition in Mr Lawless' window the Carbine Champion Belt, the Carbine Cup, and a photograph of the Carbine and .Rifle Champions. The Rifle Champion is a lad aged 19.

A detachment of the Naval Brigade assembled for shell practice this afternoon and some good shooting was made. The shootists were much annoyed by the stench arising from some carrion on the beach.

One of the learned doctors of the law was heard to day at a public table express anything but a high opinion of the gentlemen who sat on the Bench yesterday. We think such remarks are in very bad taste, and show a want of' common sense, coming from a learned gentleman !

The following tenders were sent in to the Thames Hospital Committee for insurances upon the buildings and furniture :—lmperial, 15s per cent.; Norwich Union, 9s 5d do.; Manchester, 12s 6d do.; South British, 12s 3d do.; Victoria, 10 do.; North British, 9s 5d do.; New Zealand, 10s do. The Norwich Union tender was accompanied by a promise of a donation £1 Is in the event of their tender being accepted, there being a tie between the North British and Norwich Union, the tender of the latter company was accepted.

At the E.M. Court this morning one drunkard was punished in the usual manner. E. T. Tizard, Esq., J.P., occupied the bench.

It is intended to hold an inquest upon the late fire in Owen street. We have not heard of any suspicious circumstances in connection with the occurrence, but, notwithstanding, the Coroner, we are informed, considers it necessary that an inquiry should be held.

Young G is a very tall thin man, probably standing 6ft. 6in. in his stockings. A funny man in this community made a joke about him the other day. He wrote the following letter to the secretary of the Thames Sowing Club :—" Dear So-and-So, I am going to fight G—-. The probability is that he will be killed. Will you kindly give me the case your new gig came out in, covered with black scrim, as it will make an excellent coffin. Yours truly, Blank." Does anyone see the point of this " goak ? "

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Thames Licensed Victuallers Association, held at the Pacific Hotel last evening, it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of the Association be tended to W. Eowe, Esq., for his zealous and assiduous attention to their interests during the late session of Parliament. Several members expressed themselves strongly on the lassitude or inability of Ministers to bring forward and force their measures. Since the abolition of the Provinces, questions of such vital and important social reforms that have been asked for and promised by the Government, that another financial year must expire before any possible legislation could take place for their relief. The Secretary was also instructed to forward a letter of condolence to Mr A. Butler, sympathising with him on account of the late disastrous fire, and their willingness to render any assistance in tbleir power to him either collectively or individually.

The Bay of Plenty Times advocates agitation in favour of a railway from Tauranga to the Thames, and suggests cooperation with the Thames County Council.

Feom the Star's report of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon we make the following extract:— Mr Moore forwarded a petition from the parents of children attending the Waiotahi school, expressing regret at his resignation. Mr Moore desired the Board to take the petition into its favourable consideration before deciding whether to accept his resignation or not. —The petition was was referred to the Committee.

The Treasurer of the County Council has issued a large number of summonses for rates owing. It is quite necessary that all rates should be; paid before the 31st inst, so that the subsidy payable thereon may be received by the local bodies. As judgment usually goes in favor of the local bodyj it will be wise for persons owing rates to pay the same at once, before the Court charges are added to the amount of their indebtedness.

A meeting of Justices is called for April 4th, to revise the Jury List for the district of GrahattTstown.

Some time ago Mr Foy and other residents in Pollen street, near Sealey street, collected a sum of money amongst themselves for the purpose of making a presentation to Constable Haslett for his promptitude in discovering and extinguishing an incipient fire on Mr Norbury's premises. Before the presentation could be made it was necessary, however, to obtain the acquiesence of the Commissioner of Police. This was obtained yesterday, and the presentation has been made. Constable Haslett well deserves this substantial proof of the gratitude of the inhabitants of this locality, as his watchfulness haa several times been the means of preventing what might have been serious conflagrations.

One of the first rules a compositor has to adhere to is " follow copy.' 1 One of the compositors on our staff neglected thi3 yesterday while " setting up " the report of the proceedings at the E.M. Court, when he made the name of the defendant in one of the rate cases " 0. D. Grant " instead of " O. O. Grant."

Persons whose business requires them to rise at unusual hours are recommended to purchase the American Alarm Clocks sold by J. Gfiioa, Pollen street, price lls each. Lever timepieces that will go in any position, 16s.—[Advt.]