THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JUNE 18. 1880.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3581, 18 June 1880, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JUNE 18. 1880.

WITJI reference to Cr Mennie's motion it may be said of it as of an ill wind, that it blows nobody good. Apa^t from the effect it will have on the public it was the cause of some angry disputes, and an unwarrantable waste of timo at the Borough meeting last evening. The manner the resolution was carried was a bungling end unbusinesslike one, and the proper way (bat which of course was not adopted) was to hare roted the resolution clause by clause, end hare afterwards moved the whole resolution as amended. Had this course been taken the unpleasant scrimmage of words between His Worship and one or two of the Councillors would not hare taken place. Happily at a period when the smouldericg indignation of certain members of the Council was being gradually fanned into flame, the fire bells tolled out the ala m, and a general Btampede was made for the scene of the conflagration, Mayor, Councillor?, reporters and all such necessary evils scattering along Brown sect, leaving the Borough Chambers in the cptm possession of unrivalled quietude.

The Steele Dramatic Company will open at the Academy of Music this evening for a short season. A splendid pro^rnniaie has been arranged for the initial performance— Byron's latest success, " Our GKrls," and the amusing, burlesque of " Aladdin " will be produced. Tlie company comprises 24 membors, some of Lheiu well and favorably known here, and others strangers though bring: og

with them a good reputation. During their sh rt stay the Management will produce several of the latect novelties. The uiual prices are affixed, and reserved seats can be procured at Butra's. To mor.au Tom Taylor's "Tickekol L?ave>M<m " wiH be presented.

As will be seen by advertisement, the Thames Scottish Bittf.'ion will muster for church parade on Sunday next, we believe officers will be detailed lor the several denominational parties, so that a'l churches will receive a quota of attendance on this occasion.

Now tbat the inclement . eather is sett'ng in, the necessity of sheds over the gymmitic apparatus at the severe I schools is obv:ous. The toys take 'o ' ho recreation with keen-iess and aptitude, and are disappointed when wet weather precludes tbe oossihil'ly of ou* door ins' ac^'or. It o;d of t?esy6^ mof gymnast;c training, and as an incentive to the boys at the Tararu school, tbat committee have prcm' red the sum of four pounds to bo given in prizes at Christmas.

litioit to the transit of Venus in 1874, Professor Severn smoked any amount of glass to observe her with. Things have changed since thoße primitive days. At Professor McLiver's divan you can now smoke Venus herself, raise clouds, and still. make your observations without trouble. Buy McLiver's specially imported Venus at 6d and Is per itick.

When taking your Saturday night't promenade don't forget lo call at Meabs A Co.'g, where you have the largest, best, r >d most complete stock of groceries on the Thames to choose from.

We have no deßire to make invidious distinctions, but simply state the fact that the loaf now being manufactured at the establishment of Mr R. T. Douglas (lute Douglas and Co.), is of a very superior description. Biscuits of every variety, also cake Ac., &c, of a really Al class.