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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3546, 7 May 1880, Page 2

We would remind licensed victuallers that Monday is the last day for-receiving applications, for publican's licenses, removals, etc., the licensing Bench sitting on the Ist of June. We understand that Mr Ellis of the Kuranui. Store has purchased the stock and leased those premises known as the Tararu store, lately barried on bj Mr Daldy. Mr Ellis is one of the " oldest inhabitants " here, having been in business on the Thames over 11 years, and is therefore thoroughly au fait in his business. His advertisement shewing the benefits to be derived by dealing at his establishment will appear in a few days.

We hear that there will shortly be tried in Cliristchurch a bigamy case in which the principal actors will be formerly Thames residents. It appears that a certain Miss Tetley, in the darly days of the goldfield, married a Mr Vincent. The marriage did not prove a happy one, and Mrs Vincent left her husband, and went to the " solid South," where in Christchurch her irresistible charms won the heart of a well-to do inn-keeper, to whom she was married some time ago. We do not' know how the too much married lady's history leaked out in the City of the Plains, but suffice it to say, she will shortly be charged with the crime of bigamy, and it is stated that one or two well-known Thames residents, who witnessed the lady's first marriage will have to go to Christchurch as witnesses.

With reference to a paragraph in our paper a few days ago to the effect that the lost training ship Atalanta had arrived, Commodore Wilson, of fI.M.S. Wolverine, who returned from the Waikato yesterday evening, slates that he has not, as has been stated, received any cablegram announcing the safety oi the training ship H.M.S. Atalanta. The Atalanta was a sailing vessel, and it is barely possible may yet turn up, notwithstanding the time that has elapsed since her'departure from Bermuda for home. She was formerly known in the Navy List as the Juno, and was in commission on the Australian station from 1853 to 1856. The Atalanta left Bermuda at the end of January, so that she is more than ninety days out. Even if she could have kept afloat, she would not have provisions or water for a voyage of over ninety* days. "

, That celebrated Colonial blowhard ; " Captain " Barry, has returned from the mother country to his much loved and much lied about Otago. For two years he has been doing the grand in a distant land at the expense of the grateful colony. .

Advices from Apia state that another war is imminent in Samoa amongst the natives, European interests are well looked after by consuls and ships of war.

Sib George Geey arrived in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon from the Kawau, by the s.s. Rose Casey, and was met and welcomed on landing, by the chairman XCaptain D. H. McKenzie) and members of the Central Committee. Several other gentlemen also paid their respects to the ex-"Preraier, after which he drove off* to the Star Hotel, Albert street, where he is staying during his visit to town. Nothing definite has as yet been decided upon relative to the public meeting at which Sir George Grey will address the citizens of Auckland. We are happy to be able to state that Sir George appears to be in excellent health. jSir George Grey will address the) Auckland electors on Tuesday next.

At the ordinary meeting of the Waitemata County Council, held on Wednesday, the principal subject discussed was the refusal of the auditor to pass the item (£4O) for members.' travelling ex-penses-(1) On the ground that it was not consonant with the Act; (2) because it was not supported by vouchers. The statement of the case is very simple. On the sth of September, the Council passed a resolution that members should be paid £1 for each sitting as travelling expenses. Some of the members have to travel considerable distances — tlfirty miles—to the meetings. The resolution was passed upon ike presumption that " reasonable " expenses would be allowed. The auditor, however, considers that £1 a meeting is not consonant with the Act, and that the payment was not supported by vouchers. He also intimated to the chairman that it was probable the Government would deduct the amount " illegally.'' expended from the amount of money payable by them to the Council. It was resolved to take the opinion of the Attorney-General upon the subject.

They have good roads in Tonga. If you take a bottle of rum ashore without; paying duty, the authorities will fine you 100 dollars, aud set you to work it out on the roads at Is per day, and find your own food.

Jubt arrived at 0. MoLiveb'S, a fresh supply of. Genuine Venus, Nary, Zulu, and other brandej Vanity Pair, Richmond Gem, Old Judge, and American Beauty Cigarettes —also a apleudiii assortment of Cigarette Holders. Smoking Boom not lo be equalled this side of the line.—o. McLIVBU, Stationer and Tobacconist.

Vanity Fair uii'd Richmond G-eni GHga« retttes —now importation juefc arrived, are uuequtilled for their purity, delicate aroma, and rare fragrance, as i 6 also Oronoko Curly Out and Louisiana Perique—Old Judge and Little Darlings. New stock of Meerschaums. Smoking room unequalled.—Lawless and Co, Tobaccouists, &c.