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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3169, 16 April 1879, Page 2

The officer commanding the district, Major Murray, by advertisement returns thanks to the officers and men who went to the Waikaio, for the discipline and soldierly conduct maintained by them during the time they were under his com* mand.

James Me Manus, a son of Mrs-Me* Manus, has bee a ap~xrited to a cadetship in the Telegraph Department, and has since creditably passed the necessary examination. ■ '

Gellion and Co. offered some tailings allotments for sale, but none of them were sold. There was a good attendance.

These seems to be a better feeling in the Share Market, and Moanatai: i stock is increasing in value, shares being sold at 658 to-day, which last week were quoted at 455.

The only business at the R.M. Court this morning was the punishment of. one drunkard in the usual manner. Mr E. W. Puckey, J.P. occupied the bench.

It is stated that Mr James, of the Caledonian mine, lately appointed TJnderviewer under the Mining Inspector, has resigned that appointment. Some little dissatisfaction has been expressed at Mr James holding the office of Undorriewer and at the same time being connected with the management of the Caledonian mine. ;

7/hb Comsfock claim, situate in the Ohio creek, Tararu, was offered at auction this morning by Mr R, R. McGregor & Co., under order from the Warden. The bidding was not very spirited, and it was knocked down to one of the former proprietors, Mr Shepherd, for the sum of £30. One gentleman who evidently intended to bid for it was unfortunately prevented from doing so, owing to his not being provided with the necessary " cash," and a cheque not being considered as coming within that meaning.

The annual meeting of the subscribers of the Thames Hospital will be held in the Theatre Royal this evening at 8 o'clock. The retiring committee are called together at73o to approve,and adopt the report prepared by the sub-committee appointed for that purpose. By the advertisement in another column the arrangements made for the admission of subscribers is notified.