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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3611, 23 July 1880, Page 2

Wb hear that Mrs Power, formerly cook at the hospital, being taken ill with the petition epidemic raging for the last few weeks, has addressed a memorial to the House against all the authorities of that institution.

The caee of E. T. GHHon v. DeLias was heard yesterday in the B.M. Court, Auckland. The claim was for £40, penalties under the Dramatic Authors' Copyright Act for two performances of the drama entitled " £10,000." Mr Hesketh for plaintiff; Sir Thep. Cooper for defendant. The case caused considerable* interest amongst the profession. Nearly the whole of Steele's company were present. Cooper argued that Henry James Byron might be the author of the piece, but it was not set forth in the particulars. The action was brought by Mr Gillon, as agent of the Dramatic Authors' Society, bub there was no proof of the existence of H. J. Byron as the author in question. A certificate was here put in from Dr Konderdine to the effect that Mr DeLias was very ill, »ud not able to be present. The hearing of the case was adjourned until Thursday next, oosts to abide the issue. \ | The inmates of the Old Men's Befuge tender their thanks to Mrsßowbottom for her gift of a family Bible. We are informed that the recent rains have made the main road between Puriri and Hikutaia impassable even to horses. Ah Auckland gentleman intends shortly applying for a patent for a new mathematical instrument of his own invention, for copying plans, drawings, etc., to soale. Wo have inspected the instrument, but for obvious reasons, cannot yet give a description of the modus operatldi. ; The monthly inspection of the Thames Bills Bangers was made last evening by Major Murray, and, as usual with this corps, passed off .very creditably both in numbers and efficiency. The inspecting officer then presented Volunteer Gh Downey with the Manning Champion Belt, and highly complimented the recipient on his qualifications as a good Volunteer and being an excellent shot, and hoped he would prove as valuable during his service in the Bangers as he had done in the Thames Scottish. The resignation of Dr Andrews as surgeon to the corps on account of that gentleman's return to England was received, all present regretting the loss of ,Buch a liberal officer. Three hearty cheers were given for Dr v and Mrs Andrews. Lieut. Douglas then proposed Dr Huxtable as hon. surgeon, and the nomination was unanimously received with acclamation. The company

were then informed that Mr White, produce merchant, Pollen street, had giveniwo prizes, Mr F. Tetley one, and Volunteer Pope one, for Saturday's competition.

In the awards of the Sydney Exhibition we noticed that the Bay of Islands coal has been awarded first degree of merit. This cannot/ but be regarded as highly satisfactory, and wo congratulate the Bay of Islnuds Coal Company that it has so.well auetained the good name of this" portion of the colony in the competition in this class. The company^ shipped yesterday, per Arawata, for the^ Melbourne Exhibition, a fine block of coal, which we doubt not will also take high honours at the Sydney Exhibition.

A gbmiai neighbor of ours (Tuapeka Times) aeked us on the railway platform yesterday: "Why is Ned Kelly like pork intended for bacon ? " And he supplied the answer : " Because he is being cured to be hung. ,

It is stated that a Mr W. Baker, formerly of the Native Land Office, has become heir to a baronetcy and £6,000 a year. He has gone to England to claim his inheritance.

The best of materials manufactured in a proper and workmanlike manner should give satisfaction. Hence we are pleated in daily, almost hourly, hearing such exclamations as " My word Douglas your loaf is now splendid," " Those biscuits are really beautiful," "My compliments to Mr Douglas and tell him I harn't eaten such bread for years, &c, &c."

Specialities of great men: Gladstone for politics, Kelly for sticking up banks, and McLiver for tobacco. You can't rub the latter out. Just try his specially imported Cow tail Twist and Vanity Fair. >