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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3699, 2 November 1880, Page 2

Fboic enquiries made this afternoon at the Hospital; we learn that Lawrence, the man hurt up the Kauaeranga is a little better, and ia still improving. Moore, hurt at Hikataia, still lies in a critical etattj and hopes are not so sanguine for his recovery.

At * meeting of the Orph»n«ge Committee held this afternoon it was decided to make application «n behalf of Mrs Byvrett for the admission of the child of her deceased husband to the Sunnyside D«»f »nd Dumb Institution.

Ax a special meeting of the Borough Counoil to-day, the plans and specifications prepared by Mr Aitken, County Surveyor, for the laying of the water mains were discussed. Some alterations were suggested, after whioh it is proposed to call for tenders for laying them.

Mbsshb Thornton, Smith and Firth notify that a reduction of one pound per ton has been made by them in the price of flour.

A Requiem Mass was sung this morning in the Roman Catholic Church at 7.30 in sorrowful remembrance of the departed faithful, and in commemoration of All Souls Day.

Wx have been informed that the gross proceeds of Miss Mason's benefit was £24 4s, and the expenses £15 Ba. Considering the young lady's serrices on so many occasions lor charitable and other objects, we must express regret that there was not a better house. r ..":.......-.'..'

ME&8B8 E. Quin and Go's contract for dratniog the deferred payment sections at Te Aroha is proceeding apaoe, and will be finished about February next. The system of drainage is most efficient. We hear that several other large land owners in tbe district shortly intend commencing draining operations.

Thb following letter, read at a late parade of the Naval Brigade, earned *o much amose - ment that it was resolved to hand the letter to us for publication, in order that the public might share in the fun:—lt seems that the fair benefioiare applied to the Brigade for their patronage on the occasion of her late benefit, in reply to which the Secretary was, instructed to intimate that the Brigade could not accede to her request, as tHeir usage'was only to patronise on occasions of charity, but that they would attend as private citizens. The Brigade, with their known feelings of respect for the fairer portion of the com* muntty, would hesitate remarking upon the the letter if it had been signed by the leading actress of the night, but think that the brother, a professional, is fair game :— "Thames, October 28, 1889.—T0 Captain Wildman, officers and members Thames Naval Brigade.—Sir and Gentlemen,-?! beg most sincerely to return the officers and members of the T.N.B my most heartfelt thank's for their patronage as private citizens promised by them. The T.N.B. were represented by three seamen and one P. 0., who entered the dance on his shilling pit ticket. Hoping to return the favor of your patronage (aa accorded to me) when needed, —£ have the honor to be, sir and gentlemen, yro EtTEif JlAßOjr, Mr F. Maeon."

Mshiebs of the Scottish Battalion who have not got havemcks are requested to send in their names fo Mr Muir, tailor, before Thursday next.

Out of the 25 tickets told by Mr Lawless in Mr Abbot's sweep, no less than two horses hare fallen to the lot of Thames investor*, naii.ely, McCado and T. Kevah. The hones, however, are non-starteiß, but jet a sum of £26 may be expected by .the lucky holders of the winning numbers.

Air opportunity is afforded parties having business in Coromandol to visit that plaoe tomorrow by the steamer Blanche.

A. 00BBiBF0Mi>fiHi sends us the following as "'Special Telegrams," concocted on the Sbortland wharf }■—.._

"The report that the race meeting held last night, had a municipal event in view betides the equinal tournament is contradicted. / "Three citizens of the Borough inter* viewed a gentleman to obtain his autograph, and not haviog the good taste to accept a refusal, the. Sir Oracle was proceeding to dilate upon the faults and infirmities of a certain candidate, when the burgess opened fire, and that occupant of a, glass house won't attempt the timber merchant a second time.

"G.N. By h»s telegraphed to the Queen that he intendu to stand for Mayor. Wise man! Better >pend money on your own account, Nat, than for the opposition Coroner, who is mighty ungrateful. A certain B—— Councillor is a disgrace to the order for refusing to blow the Josephine trumpet at the bridga business. A medico has lately found out that Sir G. Grey is a mistake. ■"■ That Uppah House! The spiritual painter is studying the Days to Come as a companion picture to Mac's Day's of Yore. " Capt. S-— has been offered the position of secret agent in Ireland. "The British Minister of War has ordered Field-Marshall Denby to bold himself in readiness to proceed so Afghanistan to direct mining operations around Kandahar. "A. Porter ia to proceed as a member of the new Arotio expedition. M McGowan is to play: the bass drum in honor of' Aline' in the ' Sorcerer.'

"MrCarpenter is to hold-himself ia readiness to officiate as auotieneer for the Government in the sale of old iron."