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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3688, 20 October 1880, Page 2

At the (special meeting of tho County Council held on Monday, leave of absence for two months was granted to the Chairman (Mr Brodie), and also upon the motion of Cr Deeble, a vote of thanks was passed to the same gentleman for the very able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the office he bad held so long. Crs Coutts and Porter, vice Messrs Brown and Brodie absent, were added to the committee to enquire into 1 the compensation due to Mrs Fraeer for land taken for road purposes at Paeroa. The halfyearly balance!' sheet with statement of assets and liabilities was adopted and signed by the Chairman. ■ ; }

Sevxeal gentlemen residing about town have been complaining of late of the perpetual theft of flowers from their gardens. Only yesterday one of these sufferers had a much prized rosebush stripped of its floral burden buds and ail, while the parterre was trampled on and many seedlings injured. Such vandalism cannot be tolerated, and we would recommend the police to make an example of one of theße petty thieves.

As will be seen by reference, to our advertising columns,-Mr Alley intends disposing of 2000 acres of his valuable farm at Hikutaia, either in one lot, or subdivided into farms. Further particulars may be obtained from Mr Alley himself, or from Mr James Craig, auctioneer, Grrahamatown. ■ ■ ;

A meeting of the Thames Bowing Club is called for Friday next ror the purpose of taking steps to secure the representation of this district ah the Auckland Regatta on the 29th of January next.,

By telegram we learn that the sale by the Victorian Government of Treasury bonds has been most satisfactorily responded to, and that the Bank of New Soutu Wales was the highest tenderer. This shows that notwithstanding the alleged bad government of our sister colony, the money lenders do not share in the gloomy anticipations of Victoria's future. ' ■

The yexed question whether the Melbourne Exhibition should be opened at' aight has, after considerable discuision, been settled, the decision of the Commissioners being that it shall not be opened at night time.

Thk Parisian Diorama and Wild Beast show continue as well patronised as ever, and all who have not yet seen them should make a pjint of doing so. The prizes distributed nightly are, fully worth the price of admission. . '

Feom recent American exchanges we notice that Mr George Porter, one of the Republican leaders in Indiana, is just now making matters pretty lively for the citizens of that bucolic state. Mr Porter is a brother of Mr Adam Porter, our respected fellow townsman.

The Queen, desirous of acknowledging the brilliant service rendered by Goneral Sir Frederick Roberts during the Afghan campaign, has expressed her intention of personally decorating him with the Grand Cross of the Bath, which has been conferred on him, General Roberts, who has been appointed to , the position of Commander-in* Chief of the forces in Madras, will 'shortly proceed to England on leave of absence.

Owing to the numerous agrarian outrages which have recently occurred in the West of Ireland, and the system of terrorism exercised towards the more peaceful tenants, the Government have proclaimed the Counties of G-alway and Mayo as disturbed districts. All persons possessing anno have been called on to surrender them to the authorities. Gatherings for political'purposes are prohibited, and all suspected persons placed under surveillance. In order to rigorously administer the law and repress disturbance, the police force in those districts has been largely augmented.

Mb McGowan desires us to call attention to his new advertisement,, stating that he is prepared to suit his customers in the matter of tea by gelling boxes at wholesale prices.'

J. Wiseman, the oldest established saddler in Auckland, has now on hand a large stock of superior saddles, bridles, patent stirrups, whips, spurs, &c, besides harness for buggies, spring carts, and farming operations. The workmanship turned out by Mr Wiseman is celebrated for its faithfulness, and for years a speciality has been made in the matter of pack saddles, and station saddles at £3 10s. The address is 113, Queen street, Auckland.

Mb Robert Gbaham, J.P., has leaned 30,000 acres near Taupo, with valuable hot springs.

Thb Ohinemutu correspondent of the Bay of Plenty limes says:—" On the invitation of Mr Robert' Graham, J.P., a meeting of the principal native chiefs and some Europeans was held at' Lake House on Monday evening to consider a proposal to Bfct aside a piece of land as a site for the erection of a church. The natives were unanimous in then' desire to see a church erected in the district, and they fixed on a piece of land which they considered would be a suitable site for the purpose. The Great Committee of Rotorua

is at; present, sitting, and the matter is to be brought before them with a view to having the title settled, and as soon at possible the land will be passed through the Native Lands Court, bo that, a Grown Grant may be issued for it. The Enrepean residents, it is believed, will subscribe liberally to this good work, 89 that there is every prospect of a church being erected and a long felt want in the district being thus met."

A. and K. Tneteaberg, the well-known jewellers of Auckland notify through our columns that they are now manufacturing some superior jewellery, and of the newest designs. The shells of the nautilus are becoming very fashionable, and Messrs Tuetenberg have same in stock, mounted in bath gold and silver. Seals, stamps, medali, &c, are designed and carefully engraved, and in view of Christmas presents, miners and others wanting rings, are notified that the same can be manufactured with despatch, and at a reasonable cost.

Ex bhiv Waikato *bom London.—One case 1602 yards best English Prints worth 9Jd, bought a job lot, and will be sold at 6d. J. Mabshall, Albert street and Pollen street.

Wk hear that Mr James Mackay, junr., intends returning to the Thames as soon as he can get his affairs at Greymouth arranged.