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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3387, 30 October 1879, Page 2

A portion of the pipes imported byMr McCaul for the extension of the County Water Works hare been stacked on a vacant lot near the Big Pump. This afternoon it was found that some of the pipes had been smashed by^ stones rolling down from the excavation on the side of the hill for the railway reclamation works.

Matisbs have reached a pretty pass when it appears necessary to introduce a measure in the Assembly to prevent corrupt practices in Parliament. In the opinion of Sir George Grey such a measure is neee3sary, and our member has given notice that he would introduce such an ordinance. Honorable members and gentlemen occupying such an exalted position should we fancy be above requiring laws to restrain them from committing offences tbat only the common rabble are occasionally guilty of. Can it be true that bribes are offered ? We are sure that the men who so insult the chosen of the land deserve condign punishment. What with a bastard aristocracy, a nominated chamber of deputies, and the dangling of portfolios before the eyes of hon. members, the morality of the " free and independent" are being trifled with, and it is time men above reproach should take the task in hand of correcting the young, the vicious, and base born. The friends and supporters of Mr Ehrenfried were, we are informed, entertained by that gentleman at a banquet at the Governor Bowen Hotel last night. As might be expected under the circumstances the good qualities of the jovial host were expatiated upon, and under the influence of the fine night it is said many speeches were made, and political views expressed, which were far in advance of the times, and if, in our informants opinion, they had been delivered in the Assembly at Wellington would have called forth bursts of applause we will add. Thb appearance of the Shortland Eoman Catholic Church has been greatly improved by a fresh coat of paint. The work has been executed in first-class style by Mr M. Conroy. We have been favored with a sample of the new mineral water discovered at Ohinemuri. The water has a sweetish taste, and if arated would make a pleasant drink. We are informed that it contains less soda and more iron than the water from the Puriri mineral spring. An obituary notice of the late Mr Eatnes appears in another column, and one of the papers published in Inverell speaks as follows of that gentleman:— We regret to have to record the decease of a well-known and much-respected resident of this district—Mr John Eames, Postmaster and Telegraph Station Master, Inverell. Mr Eames hajl been ailing for some time; but until very recently ife was not expected that his illness would have a fatal termination. He died at the Post Office, early on Sunday morning last. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest ever witnessed in Inverell. Mr Eames leaves a widow and several children ; and a largely-signed petition hai been sent to the Postmaster-General by Mr Mayne, aiking that Mrs Eames may be continued in the service of the Post Office. Local option is in favour, the day of vested interests in public places of entertainment is at an end. It will soon be necessary for manufacturers of intoxicating beverages to turn their attention to a more lucrative line of business— namely, politics or a prospective seat in the aristocratic Chamber of the Legislature. Thb Loftus Troupe are, as was anticipated giving the "old identity" a treat in JDunedin, and " Paddy Murphy " gives the following as written by Mr Dick, the member for Dunedin City, and the gentleman who called attention to the immoral tendency of such performances :—

BDIORALITEE. Oil! why left Ima Imtne, Why did I cross tho deep ? Tao hoar oboot this shamo Makes a' ma flesh to creep. Thao las.s?.o'a legs sao braw, Folks maunga gang tao eoe> For I shall inak a law Tae guard moralitse, Tho roaring lion goes " Tao sco tlioso wicked plays, Tho evil beasfcie kaowe, Or kens, they wear nao claes; Dovoorin' in a rago Tho sinners wha, sa sloo, Applaud upon tho stage, Sic immoralitee. Tho " Can-can" whirligig, I dinna understan'; A Spanish reel or jig, Nae doot its verra gran' ; It gars me greet fu' sair, Tao think sic things cau bo; — Lang clacs I'll mak thorn wear, Tae guard moraliteo. Oke of our residents whose name appeared in the list of aspirants for the Upper House, mentioned in last night's issue, is very much annoyed that he should hare been classed with such men as the County Chairman, the Mayor, and Dr Kilgour. He would not, he asserts, sit in the same chamber with such characters, nor is he ambitious for a seat in the other branch of the Legislature, but is not above being placed in nomination for the Governorship. "They, tell us that the good die young," said an American little girl, "and yet papa says insurance agents make it out that clergymen live to an average of 65 years;- ■ ' ..■.'■,*'