THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M Resurrexi. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1879.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3421, 9 December 1879, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M Resurrexi. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1879.

Ik yesterdaj's isiue tre jwWiahcd the intelligence that Rewi had gone back to the king partj. lo our present critical relations with the natives thia new* is portentiooi of further complications, as it ia exceedingly probable that the natural combatirencis of the kingiteaection, which has lain dormant since Eewi's defection j will again make itself manifest. It was generally admitted that the late 6oTern-_ raent had done good work when they enlisted the support of tbe great Kgatimaniapoto chief, and great results were expected to issue from the. alliance.) Peaceful relations seemed to be established on a firm footing, and Rewi gave an earnest of the sincerity of his intentions by promising to lend his aid to the construction of the main trunk line of railway through the North Island. We have no doubt but that if the late Ministry had remained in office, the tree planted—to uso the Gguratire language of liewi himself—wo«ld, eft now, have borne fruit; With the defeat of tbe Grey Ministry, communications with Eewi ceastd, though the present Government bare made tereral attempts to renew the negotiations, to which'Rewi hat indirectly returned discouraging answers. Our yesterday's telegrams contain the news of his ultimatum. Eewi's decision will certainly hare an embarrassing effect on the Ministry, and will probably hamper them in dealing with the Faribaka gang.. The only chance we see of tho reestablishment of former relations is Mr Shcehan joining the Ministry, which, it would appear, is not at all improbable. It is stated that Mr Bryce, the present head of the Native Department, is not ambitious to hold office I when clouds obscure the political horizon, and, as it may with truth be said, the exigencies of the colony absolutely demand Mr Sbeehau's aid, we trust he will see his way to accept the portfolio.

Thk Willoußhby street Sunday School ■oiree takes place this evening.

The Major commanding the district notifies the dates upon which he will hold his monthly inspection. The advertisement appears in another column.

All persons having books in their possession from the Mechanics' Institute are requested to return the same to the Librarian. It is proposed to issue a new catalogue, including all the new books lately purchased, but it is first necessary to hare ail the books in the hands of readers returned. Mb Hawkins will preach iv the Good j Templar Hall this evening. Applications from residents in Block ; 27 have been repeatedly made to the I authorities to permit water from the big. race to be supplied them, and bow steps hare been taken to meet their wishes, the Town Clerk desires all persons requiring water to send their wants and addresses to his office. "The Moanatairi diridend amounts to £1650 making about £10,000 distributed in mining diridends in a little over a week. This sum of/ moary should assist in making a comparatively lively Christmas. . Mb Whitakeb, jun., has been quietly •at upon by the member for Waitaki. Mr Whitaker ia in the habit of interrupt* ing members by rising to points of order. He was indulging himself this way the other evening when Mr Hislop excited roars of laughter by remarking that he (Whitaker) was like badly-corked ginger beer, continually popping off and sloppiog orer. "It is interesting to note that in Februnry next there will be five Sundays." This fact occurs but three times is a centuary. Thus, after 1880, weiball have to wait until 1920, until the shortest month of the year can again boast of fire Sundays.