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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3332, 27 August 1879, Page 2

Thb secretary of the Ladies Benevolent Society, has received the sum of £99 Os 9d, being the pound for pound subsidy on local subscriptions to the end of June. Wb would remind our readers of the oratorio of the " prophet Samuel," to be given by the elder children of St. George's Sunday School, in St. George's Church this evening; Great credit is due to the Rev. Y. Lush, Misa Lush, and Mr Trewheela for the trouble they have taken in preparing the scholars for the oratorio, and we hope there will be a good attendance. ; We have to thank Mr Coney, post* master, for a copy of the last issued Postal Guide.

The Hon. John Sheehan arrived by the Botomahana this afternoon, and was met on the wharf by His Worship the Mayor, the County Chairman, several members of both Councils* and a number of personal friends. Mr Sheehan will address the electors at the Theatre Boyal this evening. There is very little necessity to advise all electors to attend, for independent of political questions, it is a treat to hear so accomplished a speaker as Mr Sheehan. He has always received a welcome on the Thames, and deservedly so. At the present time the Thames people should show their gratitude to Mr Sheehan, for, as stated by the Mayor, the interests of the Borough were well attended to by him, when the Thames delegates were in Wellington, and the vexed question of the Water Supply, through' his intercession, was arranged satisfactorily to all concerned. An orderly meeting, we trust, will be held, and the good name of the Thames retrieved in some measure. Mr Sheehan will remain a day or so to settle matters connected with his department, for although interested in his own election, still the cares of offioe occupy nearly all his time.

Capt. G. C. Bsst will assume the duties of Harbor Master and Pilot at Tauranga in a short time, an exchange having been made with Mr Davies who had accepted it, our Harbor Board agree* ing to appoint Mr Davies successor to Capt. Best. It is with regret that we lose Capt. Best who has been, so,long amongst us, and who has proved himself a good citizen, and one willing to take his share in all matters affecting the welfare the community.

We have to acknowledge the receip of a large budget of Parliamentary papers, including a copy of tLe Public Works Statement, with two very well executed maps appended. On one of them the Thames-Waikato Railway is marked, the contract Surveys being shown as far as Hikutaia. / , *

-E. B. Camhsbow, Esq., for years manager of the National Bank on the Thames has been appointed to the Tauranga Branch. He will leave here in a few .days. While.having to congratulate Mr Cameron on his promotion, 'we cannot help expressing regret at his departure from the Thames.

Br a telegram received by the Mayor this afternoon from Sir George Grey ,\ we learn that Sir John Coode's report upon our harbor has arrived in Wellington, and will be forwarded at once to the Thames.

We have seen and read telegrams from Coromandel which indicate Colonel Fraser will receive a hearty support there. Yesterday an influential committee was formed, and on Saturday the Colonel will address the electors there. The phalanx of Coromandel votes is five hundred or six hundred strong, so that a good sup* port in that locality would be a great assistance to any candidate.

Amongst the probable candidates for seats in the Borough at the ensuing election, we have heard the names of Messrs Oaborne and Denby mentioned.

It will be seen by our telegrams that the central committee at Auckland have determined to nominate our fellowtownsman, Mr W. J. Speight to stand for C'ty East against Mr J. McCosh Clark. Mr Clark is socially highly respected in Auckland, bat he is not prepared to promise the strong adhesion to Sir George Grey the circumstances of the time require. However, although the present current of public opinion in this provincial district is running strongly in the direction of giving support to men of undoubted Greyite opinions, Mr Clark is Id popular in the provincial metropolis that we rather think Mr Speight will have hard work to beat him. Mr Speight is a man of sound 'common sense, and an exceedingly good speaker; and 1 we are* sure if he is elected the Thames will not suffer.

Amongst the passengers by the Bbtomah|pa from Auckland to-day were the Hon. Hoani Nahe, Mr W. J. Speight, Hon. Mr Lahman, M.L.C., Mr Graham, and Mr Adam Porter.