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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3683, 14 October 1880, Page 2

The first cattle gale of Messrs Banks and Co.—Mr West auctioneer—was a very successful one. 4. luncheon was provided and enjoyed previous to the commencement of the sale. The tradesmen of the Thames were all present, and nearly all were purchasers. Twenty-three head of cattle were disposed of, besides sheep and pigs. Mr West stated that if encouragement was given to the proprietors a large supply of fat cattle would be offered at each weekly sale, and the prices expected would be only a fair advanoe upon the cost. Great expense had been gone to to fit up the ward*, &0., and it now depended upon the tradesmen to support the venture. He believed that a business might; ba done giving mutuable satisfaction. He thanked those present for their attendance and support.

Mb Edwards has been to Auokland aud succeeded in purchasing a paint grinding mill for use in hit hematite works. He hag also got order* for paint* that will keep him employed for threo or four months. Mr Edwards deserves credit for the ponistent manner in whioh he his atuok to this industry, and we believe he will yet succeed in making the manufacture of mineral paints a most remunerative business.

We learn that Mr Barlow, tho proprietor of the Bifid Saloon in Brown itroet, con (en a prize of tho value of one shilling on every one scoring a bull's-eye at his now establishment. The new breechloaders reoently obtained by him are much admired by local shooting men; the cartridges u»ed arc nirailar in make, but considerably smaller than tho Government snider cartridges issued to our Voluuteers. The fall of tho hammer closes the breech, and fires tbo piece, the old o.ir tridge being extracted simply enough in tho action of full-cooking. A rapid and accurate fire can be maintained with these splendid miniature rifles, which are deadly up to 100 yards.

Membges of the Hnuruki Engineers «nd Rifle Bangers Volunteer Companies are notified by advertisement of a joint parade in the Grahamstown drill hall to-morrow evening for battalion drill.

Thb first and second companies of the Thames Scottish Battalion will, it appears, take part in the 9th of November review at Auckland, about 40 members of the No. 1 and an equal number of the No. 2 Company having signified their willingness to muster for the occasion. There will also probably be a contingent from the No. 3 (Ohinemuri) Company, which if not of aufficient strength as an independent company, will fall into tho ranks of the two senior companies of the battalion. To-night a general parade of the battalion will take place, when a few more names will probably be taken as willing to take part in the reviewer

OWING to a misapprehension on the part o the doorkeeper at Mr Simon's lecture last evening, our reporter was unable to obtain admittance into the flail, and we are consequently precluded from giving a report.

The freehold property of Mr Wade in Poll n street was offered at auction to-day by Mr John Leydan, and wai, after a somewhat protraoted bidding, knocked down to Mr W. Twentrman for £144.

The natives yesterday at Pungarehu smashed the drain pipe* lying on the road between this camp and Waiwomnui. They also threw the wheelbarrows, belonging to the A.O. working parties, into the stream. This of course was done in the absence of the Constabulary. This is significant of ihe way with which the Native Minister's letter is received.

A pbeliminary meeting of persona desirous of taking part in getting up annual races for ihe Thames was held yesterday afternoon, when a sub-committee was formed to make enquiries as to the terms a course could be obtained upon, and the best place to hold the races.

We have received the first number of tho new religious publication, the Christian Weekly, issued by the Colonial Publishing Company of Sydney. It is very well priated, and the leading article states that it will be a weekly family newspaper containing articles and news of the most interesting description and profusely embellished with beautiful engravings of the highest class. It will perßistenjJy and fearlessly advocate the principles of religious and social progress, aiding in every possible way the great work of the churches, without becoming the organ of any particular denomination. It will warmly recognise the numerous claims of the temperance movement, and likewise anoeaßingly inculcate the doctrines of popular thrift and mental enlightenment. Persons interested in the publication, can see a copy at our office.

Hone Paihina has given orders to the bakers at Normanby and Hawera for supply* ing two thousand loaves for the meetiug at Parihaka next Saturday, in honor of the returned prisoners.

It is scarcely necessary again to remind our readers of the grand concert and dance to be held this evening in aid of the Grahamstown Volunteer Fire Brigade. Both Brigades will attend in uniform, the Shortland contingent marching from their shed with torches.