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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3313, 4 August 1879, Page 2

.this -popular corps, performed a sacred overture opposite the Pacific JHotel, previously to heading the corps on its route to Shortland. Mr O'Sullivan has evidently; devoted much pain's of late toproduce such a competent military band. We commend the liberal spirit shown by the Hauraki Engineers in making no distinction of creeds and persons, the object being aimed at by Captain Small and his officers is the establishment of a stalwart and efficient corps of sappers and miners, possessing individual capacity and intelligence, apart from their religious or political beliefs. No. exertions have been spared by the officers, who personally superintend the drills some three or four times weekly, that it may be said the Corps is not only an engineer corps by name, but also in knowledge and proficiency. The Queen has accepted the present of a copy of the Rev J. Buller's work on New Zealand.

The- Hauraki Engineer Volunteers attended divine service yesterday at the Catholic Church, Shortland. The parade had been tyrice postponed, and although through the unfavorable state of the weather the muster yesterday was not large, it was decided to march to- Church. There were present about sixty or seventy of all ranks, under the command of Caplain Small, Lieutenantsßarlow and Denby. The band, which is a recent accession to

The meeting of creditors in the estate of J. W. Adlam, was adjourned till tomorrow, no creditors attending. A similar course was adopted with reference to 'A.;J; Buckley.'.,,'.' :';, '.'.' .. '-..'. „, ,; We have to acknowledge the receipt from the Government printer of the Bribery and Electoral Bills, both introduced by the Hon. Mr Sheehan ; aUo tlie Mm ing Companies Act Amendment, introduced by Mr Beeves. >M. Simmons,i:Commissioner of the Panama Canal, stated at the Paris Congress that the canal would save 9000 miles of sea voyage between European ports and the Pacific Coast, and between New York and' Australia the passage would be reduced by 3000 miles.

WeekliY state of sick in the Thames Goldfield Hospital from 27th July to 2nd August, 1879 :—Statistical Nosology.— Zymotic diseases—remained 5, remaining 5; constitutional—remained 2, died 1, remaining 1; local—remained 9, admitted 4, remaining 13; developmental —remained 2, remaiuing 2; total—remained 18, admitted 4, died 1> remaining 21; Out-patients 20.— T. Aitken, dispenser^ desires us to acknowledge the receipt of a parcel of periodicals from ; the children of the Baptist Church Sun- , day School. \ ■'..-'

At a sale of city property at Christchurch on Saturday the. estate of Mr Mem, half an acre, with improvements, was sold to. the Hon. G. Buckley for £2500. The price is looked upon as very low.

Me Vesey Stewaet is endeavoring to secure a large block of land of about 50,000 acres near Tauranga, to be settled partly by colonials and partly by importations, to form a special settlement. The general impression is that he will bo unsuccessful.

The following items of Mail News are published in the Auckland Star:—Mr John Cafrae. who had-the misfortune to lone £10,000 in goldmining speculations at the Thames, is now comfortably settled down at Sydney Villa, St. John's Wood, while Mr W. A. Hunt, the prominent • shareholder in the fortunate Shotpver mine, is leading a calm and placid life at AHou, m Suffolk.

We hear that a walking match is being arranged between two Thames young ladies. '

Thomas Chalmers Bead, editor of the NVZ., Volunteer "Service Gazette, who recently .filed his schedule, and. whose creditors expressed themselves so strongly at their meeting, was brought up at the Police Court, Dunedin, on Saturday, charged with having forged the name of J. C Reid to a promissory note. He was arrested at 1 o'clock on Saturday morning, and his council (Mr Denniston) made a great attack upon the police for their action in the matter. Ho declared that the liberty of the subject was completely ignored. Inspector Mallard asked for a remand forone* week, and suggested that substantial bail should be required. Bail was fixed for the accused at £600, and two sureties of £150, each. ,

We are requested to insert the following letter :--" Thames Goldfield, Augutt 2nd, 1879.—T0 Samuel Young, Esq.-«-Dear Sir,—Hearing that you are about leaving the Thames Goldfield, we, the undersigned, cannot think of allowing you to depart from amongst us without letting you know how much we regret that you find it necessary to sever your connection with us".;"As representing a portion of the sportitig community of this place, we. desire to express our appreciation of the way in' which you, hare during the last twelve years gratuitously, given your services in assisting to carry out the horse racing and athletic sports that have been yearly held on this goldfield., Your intimate knowledge of the horse and its capabilities has made your services eagerly sought after }in the capacity of handicapper and judge, and we feel bound to say that your efforts in both of the above capacities have invariably given satisfaction. In the arranging and carrying out of athletic sports you have, through your knowledge of these matters, been equally successful, and we are not aware that your judgment has at any time been impugned, or your decisions questioned. Your leaving us will therefore be very much regretted, and we sincerely hope that your departure, though a loss to us, will eventually—when you are known by the people amongst whom you are going—be for your own benefit.—We remain, dear sir, yours most sincerely,; GeOKGB T. WIIKINSON, W. BOBBETT, Wm. Sottter, -Maubice Casey, James; Dakbow." ■■ ■' !

Mr iSwanion has received a petition from the coachbuilders and wheelrights of Auckland, that £5000 worth of carriages and £100 worth of drays have been imported into Auckland, within the last 18 months, from America, where these thingscan.be made much, cheaper than in New Zealand. The petition prays that a protective duty may be imposed which shall prevent these articles from coming here.

The English Comic Opera Company (Mr Uiccardi, Mr Harding, Mr Grain, Miss Leaf, Miss Hunter and Miss Teague) have met with great success in Dunedin. They opened their season with "H.M.S. Pinafore" (Arthur Sullivan composer, and W. S. Gilbert librettist) to crowded house. They hare been honoured with full houses since their opening. It appears now that Mr Kiccardi is a professional singer of higher! than ordinary reputation. He is spoken of by a London musical journal as having made a successful debut at Leslie's concert in St., James's Hall in March 1875, .where he produced a favorable impression, singing Carli'« air in" O Quam Tistis." Tlie critic further states that Mr Eiccardi manifested great culture haying been trained, in the beat Italian school.—rHerald. '