THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DALY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1880.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3468, 5 February 1880, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DALY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1880.

The firing for the choice of representa- , tives from the Hauraki Engineers to 'go to JMelson was finished yesterday, i There were two competitions—the Company paying the expenses of the two ! highest scorers. The following is the ! result :— | Ist. 2nd Compt'n. Compt'n. TI. Keller.. .. ■ .. .. 8G 00 176 , Clarke.. .. .. •• 80 89 169 Clout 88 80 108 Graham 77 80 157 Henderson .. . .. 73 71 144 We hear that two cases, Cain v. Hunter, and Brownlow v. Gain will be heard at the B.M. Court. The first case it would appear springs out of a clandestine marriage with & girl who is as yet sn I infant in the eye of the law. At the R.M. Court this morning there were two cases on the list—one of abusive language, and the other of assault, but both were adjourned. H. Kenrick, Esq., H.M., occupied the Bench. Wk are requested to intimate that a ! working bee. to provide clothing for the | children of the Orphan Home, will be [ held at St. George's Parsonage on Thursday next, 12th. inst. The ladies of the Committee and all others willing to assist will please accept this invitation. Donations of left off clothing, and remnants of clothing material are respectfully solicited, the same to be sent to any of the ladies of the Committee, or to St. George's Parsonage, Mary street, ou or before Tuesday next, the 10th instant. The quarterly meeting of the A.0.F., Auckland district, will be held in the Freemason's Hall, Owen street, this evening. Mr Riccardi, Mr Harding, and Miss IJeaf were passengers ou Tuesday by the s.s. Rotomahana to Melbourne, under engagement (through his agent in Auckland) as members of Mr Williamson's Company. They are announced to appear in "H.M.S. Pinafore." Mr Hiccardi and Mr Harding retaining their old characters, Miss Leaf taking the part of _. Hebe. Mrs Williamson will take the part of Josephine. His Worship the Mayor received today a telegram from Sir George Grey, in which he states he will leave Auckland for the Thames to-morrow, and address the electors on Saturday. Ms J. W. Walkeh, accompanied by Crs Deeble and Coutts, inspected the Caledonian shaft this forenoon wit'u a view of having precautions taken to secure it from injury should the water rise, owing to the stoppage of the operations ia the Big Pump. In our local yesterday referring to Mr McLiver's advertisement, the word "stock" was made to read "stick," speaking of the Zulu brand of tabacco.

An emergency meeting of Lodge Sir Walter Scott will be held in the lodgeroom to-morrow evening for the purpose of receiving the Provincial Grand Lodge.

Me and Mrs S. Ensor thank, through our columns, the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the late concert in aid of tho fund for (heir son, and all who assisted in making the benefit such a success.

A meeting of the Fnsor Fund Committee was held at the Council Chambers last evening. Present— Dv Kiigour (in the Chair), the Mayor, Messrs C. Cloonan, McCullough, Kadford, Comer, Brodie, and Wilkinson. It was stated that after paying all expenses of the concert there was a clear profit of nearly £40, which would be handed over to the Ladies' Benevolent Society to be by them credited to the Ensor fund. Votes of thanks were given to Mrs Kiigour and Mr R. A. B. Owen, aDd Mr Cloonan for the concert.

Owing to the representation of those inclined to take up shares io the Wew Caledonian Company, Mr Kowe has decided not to include the Tookey.and Golden Crown mine in the new venture, and has consequently declined the offer of the County Council. It is proposed to float a Company of 7,500 shares to work the Caledonian mine, and we believe all the shares will be subscribed for on the Thames. If; is said another speculator is about purchasing the Golden Crown and Tookey mines,

Mb Lambebt, F.R.A.S., writes respecting the comet:—This comet appears unexpectedly. Such visitors may at any time be expected, and but for such many people would never behold the few whose periods are known, and whose apparitions are imposing. It has generally been thougtt that the next brilliant visitor we "should look upon would be that bearing; the name of ' Gibers," and which will be due in 1887, but in the meantime it is possible that others will appear as the present one has done. Approximately the position of our present visitor is 22k 40sec right ascension, and 16degs 33m, south dccl nation with a tail measuring from 15 to 20 degrees; but for reasons assigned above, a more accurate determination is out of tho question. This would place the comet in Aquarius, and near the third magnitude star "Delta".of that constellation. It would appear probable that it is travelling seaward, in this case we shall soon lose it; but whether or not we shall be favoured with its presence in the early morning heavens alter a few weeks is uncertain, 89 the elements of its orbit cannot be obtained from its present position.