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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3358, 26 September 1879, Page 2

We trnsfc to see a good attendance at the Academy of Music this evening, at the concert given in aid of the funds of St. Georges' Church. The programc (which appears elsewhere) is a very attractive one*, and we believe great pains have been given by the ladies and gentlemen connected with the affair to make it a success. The Scottish Battalion intend celebrating their anniversary by a concert and dance In the Academy of Music on Friday next the 3rd of October. From the manner in which previous anniversaries of this battalion have been celebrated we anticipate a successful gathering on this occasion. The anniversary services of the Primitive Methodist Church will bo held on Sunday next, when sermons will be preached by the llevs. G. Smith and J. Watkin; the former gentleman will preach at the Mnckay street Church in the morning and at the Academy of Music in the evening, and Mr Walk:n will officiates at the afternoon service iv the Church. On Tuesday eveniug tlu annual soiree will be held. Lieut. Schofield and the escort who conveyed the arms and ammunition to Waitoa for the protection of tho settlers there returned to town last night, having fuelled their mission. Lieut, ftehofield reports that no Maoris were seen except a few females at i^eripehi.

Colonel Fhases announces through our columns thai, he will address the electors in the Theatre lioyal ou Saturday, the 4th proximo. Humour halli it that • c nrS fa have some fun on the Thames shortly in the shape of a horse whipping match. Recently a local professional man commented strongly in public ou the unprofessional conduct of another professional man who resides in an adjoining town. This has coma to the ears of the professional man No. 2, and we hear he is swearing dire vengance, which it is said will probably take a practical shape. As will be seen by a perusal of our report of the proceedings of the Borough Council last night, the Thames Orphanage will very shortly be an established fact. A fine commodious building has been erecced in a most healthy suburban position, and will be fully furnished and prepared for the reception of thp children in a day or two. The first inmates will be some 25 children, who for want of accommodation here have been kept at the Auckland Institutions at the expense of this district. Mr and Mrs Fuljames have been selected as master and matron out of no less than 17 married couples who applied for the appointments, they being considered the most suitable. The Council intends to enlist the interest of the public in the Institution by sharing the management with a committee of ladies and gentlemen elected by voluntary subscribers. Wo are informed that presents of fruit, vegetables, and second haad clothing will be most acceptable donations. The rudeness of many of the young urchins who roam at large in our streets is becoming unbearable. It is a common practice among them to make remarks of an3 rthing but a flattering nature on the the appearance of respectable females as they pass them on the streets, and these are generally uttered in a tone of voice which can be heard yards away. Only this week; as a young lady waß wnlking down Pollen street towards Grahamstown, two of these young rascals commenced to annoy her, and were not content with confining themselves to remarks on her personal appearance, but went so far as to catch hold of her arms, and although the lady threatened to thrash them with, her sun-shade they did not desist, but proceeded to even rougher treatment. The young lady had finally to appeal to a shopman to get rid of her pertinacious tormentors. It is time the authorities took cognisance of these insults. The best punishment for the young rascals, however, would be a good sound thrashing by their parents.