THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT YOUR FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3515, 1 April 1880, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT YOUR FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.

The call upon our space, through an increase of advertisements, compels us to-day to hold over several items of interest, our leading article, Ac, and in the first and fourth pages will be found the gold returns for the month, a story of an April joke, and other interesting items. ■ ■■■ ■.■'.■-■."■ .' ' •.-..'..■,. ' ■ :■./ .-.

The Cavalry men were loud in their praise yesterday of the consideration shown by Mr Hogg in providing refreshments for them at the Kauaeranga Bridge, and for the admirable manner in which it was dispensed by the landlord of the Bridge Inn and his assistants.

We learn that at Paeroa the principal business places were gay with flags in honor of the arrival of the Cavalry, and the hall was nicely decorated with evergreens for the dance. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, and the men enjoyed it very much, in fact making the great township a picture of its early days. The residents are to be congratulated for the manner in which they entertained the visitors.

We have pleasure in calling attention to the fact that Mr D. Cloonan has purchased from Messrs Cosgrave and Co. the business he has for over 10 years managed for that firm. On the Thames it is scarcely necessary to remark upon the manner Mr Cloonan has conducted his business, nor to remind the public that every attention will in the future be paid to their wants, for that-gentleman is well known as a good business man, and highly respected as a most prominent citizen. An advertisement from Mr Cloonan will be found in another column, iv which be states his intentions. A clearing sale will commence on Saturday next, when the stock will be offered at reduced prices, and as Mr Cloonan has purchased cheap he is in a position to offer his friends good bargains.

We learn with great.pleasure, that Mr G. Newell Phillips, head-master of the Waio-Karaka School, has passe^ the first part of the University Examination for the degree of 8.A., which will entitle him to a C certificate at the next revision of Government teachers' classification. We believe it is Mr Phillips' intention to sit for the second part of the examination in December next, with a view of obtaining the degree itself.

Mr F. Bennett, of*Tararu, having obtained a most favourable report from Mr Tunny, the Colonial analyst, in reference to samples of hematite, calls a meeting to-night at the Hauraki Club Boom, of gentlemen who wish to. join a new company for its successful working. The following is Mr Tunny's report :— " Colonial Laboratory, March 31st, 1880. —Mr Bennett.—Dear Sir,—Having made a very careful examination of the two samples forwarded by you, I find that No. 1, contains 8 3 per cent, of the per oxide of iron, and No. 2 contains 97 per cent, of the oxide of iron. From experiments made with the material, I believe that it will make a first class paint.-—I have the-honor to be, dear sir, yours, &c, J. M. Ttnsinr, Colonial Analyst."

The Board of Governors of the High School met this morning. -The result of the examination for the scholarships, which appeared in last night's issue, was read by the sftcrctary, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr O'Sullivan, for his kindness in making the award and drawing up the papers for the examination. Mr Adams, the new teacher, was present, and expressed his desire to commence duties at once, suggesting to the Board the advisability of inserting an advertisement, aud which now appears in another column notifying the days of

opening, and the hours at which parents can meet Mr Adams. The matter of the the endowment was discussed, and the steps tak<>n by the Chairman, Mr Ehrenfried, and other members approved of.

Theek being; two applicants for tho Coliban Licensed Holding declared forfeited by the Mining Inspector, it was put up for sale by auction by the Warden at tbe Court to day. The upset price was £2 21s 6d, and the applicants, Messrs Graves and Bowler, commenced bidding for the ground. At first the bida were only advances of a hw shillings, but towards the end they got large, . and eventually the property was knocked down to Mr Graves for £51.

Notwithstanding that Mrs So-and-so did not work the picture that we got first prize for at the Exhibition, and Miss So-and-so did work it, we can safely assert that tbe pictures in our; smoking and reading room are far better, »nd only require the criticism of the public to ensure prizes at the Melbourne Exhibition.—Lawless and Co., Tobacconists.. ,

C. McLxVEB has just, received a fresh utook of tbe world-renowned Old Judge Cigarettes, imported direct from Now York.