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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3557, 21 May 1880, Page 2

A meeting of the Railway Commitbe was held this afternoon, for the purpose of preparing statistics to place before the Eailway Commissioners.

Pbofessoe Fbaseb last evening delivered an interesting lecture in the Academy of Music. There was only a spfse att'-ndance, but nevertheless the lecture was enjoyfd by ali who heard it. The subject was "Love, Courtship and Mdii'iage," and was most ably bandied by the Professor. It was the intention of the phrenological lecturer to have discoursed on phrenology, but he substituted tho lecture he gave instead, as being more adapted to the Thames people. The lecturer was s«veral times applauded during the treatment of his subject. At the conclusion, Messrs Alexander and White were examined, and admitted the correctness of the description given. Professor Fraser will remain on the Thames uatil Saturday.

A labgb whale went ashore near Whakatiwai on Wednesday night, and was discovered yesterday afternoon by some Shorthand fishermen. They intended bringing their prize to town, but it appears there is likely to be a "native difficulty," the Miranda natives eV'ming the fish. It is said to be 85 feet long, and if " tryed out" would give £150 worth of oil. ' .

The new machinery ordered fron England by the North Shore Ferry Company for the steamer Te Aroha, has arrived in Auckland. The Te Aroba will leave here probably next week to uidergo repr.rs, and to have her new engines fitted ia. Meanwhile a steamer from Auckland will take up her work on the Thames.

J. B. Robinson, of the Auckland Clothing Factory, notifies that his arrangements have been completed, and he is now in a position to supply men's, youths' and boys' clothing at greatly reduced prices. A suit of,clotheo can be turned out at the establishment in 12 hours, the cloth guaranteed well-shrunk, and the workmanship of the best.

We have pleasure in acknowledging on behalf of* Mrs Syviet, whose husband lately came to an untimely end, the recjipi of a cheque for £5 from His Worship the Mayor.

W. H. Hazabd, for so many years in business on the Thames, notifies through our columns that he has had large, additions to his -stock of firearms, ammunition, sporting requirements, and gun materials. He furnishes a list of prices and guarantees the "weapons by the best makers. In order that purchasers may judge of the capabilities of the weapons, the proprietor has.gone to considerable expense in fixing up a shooting gallery 40yds long, which will correctly register the "throw" of every gun. Thames people woi?.ld do well to inspect his stock before making purchases.

The unrivalled success of C." McLivsa's Smoking-rooms arc-quite apparent through the crowded state of hi« rooms nightly, enjoying and amusing themselves at Draughts, Dominoes, Oribbage, etc. The energy and perseverance of C. McL. in securing good brands of Tobacco and Cigars, for the districtis mectin;' with, its j\ist reword. N.B.— Great variety of Meer'chnum, Briar, and Cherry wood Pipes.—C. MoLiveb, Tobacconist. .

The ancient' Egyptians-did not use tobacco, and mark, tho ancient Egyptians aro all dead. Exceleior Cigarettes, just; imported direct from W.S.Kimball and Co. Vanity Fair, Old Judgo, and Richmond Gtams Cigarette*,, all superior to 3s Tea. .Best brands of Tobacco. Smoking-Room unoqualied in the Colony.-— tAWißsa and Co., Tobacconists, &c.