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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3374, 15 October 1879, Page 2

Mb Edwards of tho Thames Hematite Works, sent his first shipment of hematite paint to Auckland to-day. The parcel amounted to 8 cwt, and the packing and labelling was very creditable. We have no doubt but that Mr Edwards possesses the germ of what will become a large and important industry.

These was a clean sheet at the E..M. Court to-day.

Thbbe was on exhibition at Mr Lawless' to-day, a handsome set of sword belts intended for presentation to the Lieutenant enmmandiag the Naval Brigade, Mr T. Gavin.

In accordance with the promise made by the late Native Miuister, that native labor should be employed in forming the railway line from the Ejraaeranga river to Kerikeri, a number of Maoris commenced work yesterday. The party is under the supervision of Mr Martin Puckey who will act both as foreman and interpreter.

We are requested to state New Zealand War Medals have been received by Major Murray for James McDonald, Joseph Whitehead and Matthew Vaughaa.

We hear that it is probable the County Chairman will proceed to Wellington this session on his periodical money hunting tour.

On Saturday evening last at a meeting of the choir connected with th« Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mackay street, Mr F. Chappeil, on behalf the subscribers, presented Mr David Davies (choir leader) with a handsome silver tea pot. A similar presentation was made to Mr George Mutton (harmoniumist). After a few well-chosen remarks from the Rev. Geo. Smith, the recipients returned thanks, and expressed their surprise that their services had merited such substantial recognition.

Ma James Mahshall's establishments in Pollen and Albert streets will be closed on Friday next for the purpose of marking down stock, ptior to the great sale announced in our advertising columns, which commences on Saturday next.

A start was made at pumping yesterday evening, but a stoppage had to bo made in consequence of an accident to the air pump. It is expected that pumping will be resumed this evening or to-morrow.

At a speciiil meeting of th« Hauraki Lodge 1.0.G.T, No. 32. held at the Lodge room, Albert street, last evening, the Committee of management of the Hauraki Club were elected ; the newlychosen Committee held a meeting subsequently to elect officers. We understand the Club will be opened at an early date.

We hear there is some probability of a small bore match being arranged between a Yankee marksman, at present in Auckland, and some of our colonial crack shots. The Thames has always been noted for men cunning with the rifle, and we should like to hear of one or two trying conclusions with the American. Our readers will doubtless remember the splendid shooting made by our fellow townsman Mr J. W. Walker in the memcrable match with Christie, the Otago Champion. Perhaps he might be induced to come out and show that though they cau shoot some in the land of wooden nutmegs aud rolling prairies there are a few dead shots in this dependency of the British Empire.

It h rumored that the list of intending candidates for the Thames seat is not yet filled up, and that another aspirant for senatorial hoaors will shortly be boforc the electors—none other than our friend Mr James Mackay.

Mb W. Davies, Harbor Master, has been appointed examiner of candidates for certificates as masters of ri?er steamers,

A jeweller advertises that he has same precious stou ,s for his disposal, adding that " tlioy sparklo like the tears of a young widow."