THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O' CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1880.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3693, 26 October 1880, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O' CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1880.

In his yesterday's edition the editor of the Advertiser takes occasion to lecture his readers on the necessity of electing a citizen of character, position, »nd ability to the office of Mayor at the ensuing election, then-sudden y changes the tenor of the article to a phillipio against the wickedness of hole-andcsrner meetinits,

tnd winds up with an eloquent peroration on the desirability of fostering the mining industry. The leader is a perfect olia podrida of good, advice and reflections on previous holders of the Mayoral chair. We hail the high moral tone running through the article with satisfaction. It has been mooted by a few interested individuals that the worthy editor of the Advertiser has long been ambitious of filling the Mayoral chair, and taking this with the article we hate endeavored to summarise, we look upon it as a moral certainty that that gentleman will be a contestant for the highest civic honor. Despite the apparent want of point in the article referred to, the most casual observer, having satisfied himself of the writer's intention to contest the Mayoralty, can see at once that there is an endeavor right through to curry favor with the public by immolating his brother Councillors, the inference being of course that the writer and editor is the only man of virtue, character, position, and ability in this municipal den of infamy. Oh! friend, if you cannot crawl up the ladder of fame otherwise' than by trampling over you coadjutors, and defaming those who have already done the public service, do not attempt to make the ascent. A far happier lot in life is your present lowly station, for—

. " Beware ambition; Heaven is not reach'd with pride, but with submission." ; In your present frame of mind perhaps the following quotations may be of service to you:—For "to be .wise too late,is the exactest definition of a foolish perton." " I see that a candle makes small show in the day which at night yields a glorious lustre, notbecausethe candle has then more light, but because the air hath then more darkness. How prejudicial then is that ambition, which makes me seem less than I am, by presuming to make me greater than I should be. They whose glory shines as the sparks amongst stubble, • lose their light, if compared to the Son of glory. I will not seat myself biiiher than my place, lest I should be disgraced to a humility; but if I place myself lower than my seat, I may be adranoed to the honor of ' Friend, sit up higher.' I had rather be exalted by my humility, than be brought low by my exaltation." >

Tee cable to day flashes as news of considerable importance, viz., the decisison of the British Cabinet to prosecute the leaders of the Home Rule Party, inoluding Mr Painell, for conspiracy. The despatch' informs us that this action has been brought about by the action of the Land League, which has been instrumental in promoting discontent in the agricultural districts. This latest phase of the Irish question seems to show a little arbitrariness on the part of the Government, though we feel certain that the state of affairs in Ireland is much worse than we hare any conception of here, otherwise the ticklish step of trying, for treasonable practices, the representative men of the Irish nation 'would not be taken. Of one things we may feel certain—that Mr Gladstone is determined to use every endearor in. his power to stamp out the seditious feeling prevailing throughout that unhappy country. We will watch with interest the coming events of this interesting political drama.

We understand that the Committee of tbe Orphanage bare determined to bold the annual picnic for the children at Mr B. N. Smith's farm, up the Kauaeranga river. We cannot see the wisdom of the choice of place, for certainly it will be little of a treat for the children to take them over the hill from their prison-house, and to a place where they are leu likely to see, either friends or visitors. Tbe Parawai Gardens would be a much more suitable place for a picnic, and would be a change for tbe children. It would not entail too far a walk for the little ones from their home, and would at the same time be a reasonable distance for their friends to see them, and for ladies, children, and others ti proceed to from town. We are sure the proprietor of the Gardens would be only too happy to place them at the disposal of the Committee. We recommend the ladies to reconeider their determination, for we brlieve a chxnge of place will be of advantage to the children, and will greatly tend to make the picnic a success. .

It is very gratifying to find that the last move in the matter of raising funds of the Water Supply Committee of. the Borough Council has been successful. Some time ago the Committee dieouseed the advisability of offering their debentures in Auckland, aad Cr Marshall, being ab>ut to visit that city, was requested to make inquiries about the matter ami consult some of the brokers. He entered into communication with Mr Saunders, who, after making some inquiries, felt confident that in a little timo he would be able to place tbe

debentures at a faiv price Since then this gentleman has not let the matter drop, and at length sold the debentures for the sum of £2133.

It is scarcely necessary to remind our readers of Miss Ma.'on s benefit at the Academy of Music to-night.; The piece d resistance will be Cm yon's sparkling comedy, "Broken Vows," und from what we hare hitherto teen of the Indies and gentlemen whose names appear as the dramatis ptrsona we can predict a most enjoyable craning'■ entertainment.

We understand that a meeting will be held in a day or so of the friends of Mr ON: Braisey for the purpose of taking into con sideration of matters re the Mayoral election. .

St. Gboboi's Natal Cadets meet for Major Withers' inspection to-night at 7 o'clock at ShoHland. The Engineers will assemble to-morrow night.

It cannot be true that which is currently stated that our amaUur Pinafore Company intend to deduct all personal expenses from the proceeds from any performance to be given in Auckland for a charitable otj jet.

Mb Or. N. Phillies will deliver a lecture in the course of a few days in the Congregational Ghuri'h in connection with the Thames Y.iyi.C. Association.

It ig just probable that one well-known public man, and one who look a great interest in municipal matters some time »go, although out of the Council o< late je*r», wilt be asked to stand for the Mayoralty. We have heard that bis many friends consider he has a claim upon the public for services rendered. He has all the qualifications considered by the Advertiser as necessary for an occupant of the civic chair.

Thb directors of the Moanatairi Company have declared a dividend of 2< 6d per scrip, payable on the 2nd .November. We hope that this is only the beginning of dividends which may be looked to ac Christmas boxes.

Owing to the American goods per Camille not being landed in time, the auction of ih m byMrG. W. Binney has been postponed to tomorrow week, the 3rd proximo.

Mb J. L. Byers, w!so played the appropriate part of O'Callsghsn in ".His Last Legs," on the Thames, is at prosent acting in Brisbane.

Yattebina has thrown a fine colt by Musket. .- -. "■...... - ; •-., ;•■; „ \ '■].

"Mizehpa" cays that the New Zealand horse Camballd won £304 at the Hercules Robinson race meeting at Flemington.

We have received No. 3 of the New Zaaland Pastoral and Agricultural News, published by Moss, Raine, and Co., of Auckland aud Welliogtou.

Otra Wesleyan friends propose holding a Christmas tree on the fourth of next month, for the purpose of providing fiad* for the Suuday Schools' annual festival.

The public meeting announced to be held last evening in connection with the New Zealand Alliance did not eventuate, in consequence of the paucity «f the attendance.

At a meeting of persons interested in racing, held at the Governor Bowen Hotel last evening, it wan decided to form a Jockey Club, and a public meeting for that purpose will shortly be held. A number of the gentlemen present signified their intention of becoming members. An advertisement, referring to the matter appears in another column.

At a meeting of the Orphanage Committee, held yesterday afternoon, it was decided to admit a half-caste child into ihe institution on the father, agreeing to pay th < £10 per annum for its maintenance.

J. B. Olasson, hairdresser, of Temuka committed suicide on Sunday by swallowing carbolic acid. , Deceased W4i formerly an botelkeeper on the Thames, and a successful mining speculator, but lost, the whole of his money. V A Oentlbmak in Hamilton baa. in bis possession a new michins for salting m^at. It consists of a small but powerful forcepumapnd tubing, a hollo*, perforated needle beingfaffixed at the end of the latt r. The pu'.np^feeder bein; filled with strained brine, the needle is inserted in the meat, and pressure brought to b«ar upon the liquid forces it through the fl^sh in a trice, thus performing the work of salting in a remarkable short space of time.

Thb Roman Catholic community in Waikato will be sorry to learn that they are to lane the ministrations of their muoh-esteemed pastor, the Rev. Ftt her Golden. Mr Golden applied for sick leave, bat after a short vuit to the Hot Springs will be permanently stationed at Pukekohe, his oharge in JTaikuto being undertaken by two of the recently arrived Benedictine priests. .

\ Tifr following conundrum took the prize at the American Diorama at Ghrwtchurco :— " Why is ventriloquism, as represemed by M. Chalet, like the New ZjaUnd Parliament P Because the speaker appears to maintain a dignified silence whilst the ' wooden heads ' ..talk."' - ;■;■ .'-.•■ ■■..' -''■: ■■■■■- v.,;t. ■. •

The Fij ians now resident in Auckland have we are informed, been greatly annoyed by the murderer Joe being referred to in the'newspapers as a Fijiau. They claim to!have no sympathy with him, und say that although he was some time resident in Levuka, yet he has no connection with that place. They called upon Mr Bichard E- Graham, interpreter, some days ago, With the object of having this impression removed from the public mind, and that 1 gentleman suggested tbat they should prove their sincerity by contributing something'towardsthe relief of Mrs Bees and Airs Arnold. The FHians, numbering in all about forty, at once offered to give a week's wages each to the funds for the relief of the women in question, and at the same, time stated their willingness to increase the sums if considered necessary.—Star. ■'.'■:•r].' ' ,;,".■.. "\-.,■>" ,

The next sittings of the Diroroe Court in Wellington promises to be more tha^ ordinarily interesting to those persons who are fond of listening to the exposure of the frailties of their fellow townsmen and women. Four cases are set down for hearing, in three of which the fair defendant* are residents in the Empire City. Oae of thorn is stated to be a barmaid, and it is laid that some unusaily racy disclosures, anent a lawyer and a doctor in the metropolis, will be paraded pro bono

publico.

PUBLIC Opinion gires the following rhyme of the time:— When shall New Zealand's debt ba paid ? Dear Mr Proctor »nj— Will thie poor planec die ond fad.), Before oar bills we pay ? " Well, really, Madam, judging 1y The action of the stars, I oalculate the seas will dry Up in the planet Man. Ere you can pay the millions back, One hundred million yesrs Must roll along the solar trackDear Madam, dry your tears."

The Southland Times in a happy paragraph styles Mr B. 8. Smyihe (Proctor, thesstrono uer's agent) the " Companion Planet." Mr Smythe, although accustomed to represent "Stars" has nerer before had so intimate a connection witb the heavenly bodies as he has at present. ■ News from the King country (says the Waikato Times) is generally uninteresting. There are, it appears, one «r two humbugging prophets victimising them, one of whom has foretold that the world will shortly come to an end. Notwithstanding this, howerer, Tawhiao and bis people are planting all the

seed potatoes, &0., that they can lay their hunds on, as they ezpeot a large addition to the population from various settlements which are shortly to be deserted. There appears to be a great desire, amongst those residing and interested in the Kakipuku and Kopua Block, to get their portions individualised, but I do not think there is any probability of Tawhaio's consenting to suoh a desirable measure at present. Rewi proceeded to Kuiti some time since, ostensibly to tangi over the death of a o'lief, but really, I am informed, to escape from the import unities of a pakeha who was continually bothering the old man as to boundaries, owners, 4o<, of certain lands about Kihikihi and Or»kau, where he wishes to reside and establish a family connection with the old fellow. So, for the present, Rewi remains at Te Kuiti, with Taonui and Te Kooti's people, who live there.

; The Saa Francisco papers give a lengthy report «f the reflspfcibn of Michael Davitt, the Irish; land Leaguer, .in that city- An immense concourse ;of people welcomed him, and there were no less than five divisions of processions, with all the prominent cit'zen* m carriages. The following telegram wsg ordered to be tent by te Chairman, General Rosecrant, to Ireland :— "To the Land League, Dublin.—One hundred thosand people welcomed Davitt. Hold the harvest. No surrender to landlord's tyranny." The Archbishop of San Francisco. sent the following letter : "My Dear Marquis. ~I b''g to thank you most cordially for your most kind invitation to attend and add) ess a mass meeting to be held in honor of the reception of the distinguished Irish patriot, Michael Davitt. My ecclesias'ical duties generally call me out of the c.ty en Saturdays and Sundays, hence I regret that I cannot promise myself the pleasure of assisting personally at the mass meeting, but in spirit I will be with you and with your Holy measures for tha noble cause of your country and our God, in wh eh Ireland, with Spain, stands ! pre-eminent. Most .respectfully, -f-J r B. ' AieMakv, Archbishop of San Francisco.— Marquis D. J. Oliver, Chairman."

■j Ex BJU* Waikato jbojc Londok.—One lease 1602 yards best English Prints worth ; 9|d, bought a job lot, and will be sold at 6d. : J. If ABBH ML, Albert street and Pollen street Ii—IJADVT.].-:.:'■-,;.:.v\< '"•■? '■■■ ; ;-^v? , ■.■- -■■••..-■ ■■:

j "Oipsßi the shutters, Willies"dead," but :C. MeLivbb takes this opportunity of informing the public of the Thames that he is still ; alive and continues to sell only the very best brands of Tobacco and Cigars. In his shop you can, without any lyin', see everything from the live lion to the newest and best Ifne in meerschaum pipes. These are no , penny-a-liner's sUtements, but are strictly veracious.—o. McLiVbb, Tobacconist and stationer, Brown street.—[Advt.]