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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3703, 6 November 1880, Page 2

Ik order to give our subscribers more reading matter, we publish this evening with the Stab a supplement. This course enables us to give three columns of very ieadable matter—a story entitled "A Noble Deed," besides placing at our disposal more space in the inside of the paper. If circumstances warrant the exra expense, we continue to give a supplement with each Saturday's issue.

Upon our supplement, Mr Cloonan states that having bought a large parcel of drapery goods at auction, and at muoh below the cost price, he will be prepared upon Thursday next to offer his customers such bargains as it is seldom in his power to do. Dress materials will be placed particularly cheap.

The annual soiree of the P.A.F.S. Prince of Wales' Lodge No. 20 takes place on Tuesday evening next. A concert and danoe will follow.

Wiiliam Wilson and Co. announce their intention to hold an immense clearing sale of their entire stock of, drapery; The sale will be without reserve, and from the lines quoted in the advertisement in another column it should be to the advantage of the public to visit Mr Wilson's premises during j the three weeks the sale will be continued. ' -:- ' /

RBi^EBS will do well to con the advertisement of Mr A. Holden, watchmaker, appearing in this issue. Mr Holden's stock of watches, clocks, and silver ware is very large.

Wb understand that a letter has beea received from Dr Payne, in which a description of his travels to date is given. During the trip across, some very rough weather was experienced, and the dootor wag very sick indeed. He remarks about it that so bad was he, that although he has no great affection for Mr Mcllhone, and so far as a good dose of physic would inconvenience him, he would not mind witnessing the results, but to see him as bad aa he was with sea sickness on the Te Anau was even more than he could wish him in his most affectionate mood.

The forthcoming review on Tuesday next, is the uppermost topic in volunteer circlet. Numbers of the members of both the Scottish Battalion and Naval Brigade; left for Auckland this &.orning, under charge of Lieut. Peter Johnstone of the Scottish. Another strong detachment wilt probably leave on Monday morning, under Oapt. Wildman of the Naval Brigade; and the residue will go under the command of Major Munay on Monday night. Acoording to advices from town, " great expectations " are indul^d in of the birthday review. We trust our *6cal volunteers will thoroughly enjoy their outing, and will-gain additional experience and knowledge of military matters by their visit. Our special, correspondents will be sent to report the pro* ceedings oh Monday, and a full report of the review will appear in our columns by telegraphic despatches in Tuesday's issue.

We approve of the policy laid down by Mr James Renshaw in his adertisement, namely to encourage local industries, and to give, where possible, the preference to colonial productions that the money may be kept in the country, and employment found for the inhabitants of the land. We refer our readers to Mr Renshaw's announcement in another column.

A Spibituamstio Association, now being formed, is one of the fruits of Mr W. J. Simon's residence here.

E. W. Fccket, Esq., baa been Gazetted a satire interpreter.

THE Albanians, says a late cable, still continue to resist their removal from Dulcigno, and have offered strong opposition to Riza Pasha's escort, when crossing the river Bazahma. The Turks, however, deem it advisable to avoid hostilities.

The Rev. S. J. Neill will lecture at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening, on "The Canon of the Scripture."

The annual Floirer Show, under the auspices of the Hauraki Ladieß* Benevolent Society, will be held at the Academy of Music next Wednesday week—November 17th. The list of exhibits for which prizes will be given appears in our advertisement columns.

At a special session of the R.M. Court yesterday afternoon b afore Mr E. F. Tizard and Capt. Skene, J's.P., Lily MoManus, a child aged 15 years, was charged with being of unsound mind. The evidence of one medical man (Dr Callan) was taken, and was to the effect that the girl was insane. The caee was adiourned till this morning, when Dr Kilgour's evidence was taken, and the girl committed to the Lunatic Asylum.

Ybstebdat Mr Brassey's new office boy was beard to call across the street to another urchin carrying round a Gunpowder Plot effigy, " Ah, Buckley, you'll git it; Cath'lies ain't allowed to have Guy Fawkeses." Master Buckley gave him a withering look of contempt, and -went on making "tanners" with bis Guy.

Lobd George Paget's death was very sudden. The previous night he was playing billiards at the Traveller's Club, and having finished the game and put away his .cue, he turned to the friend with whom he had been playing, and said " Good night. Good bye. I shan't see you again." "What, are you going out of town ?" " No. lam going to die." And next day the news of his death was announced.

Wb learn by cable that 6,000 persons have petitioned the Victorian Government for the commutation of the sentence of Ned Kelly.

The popular and enterprising " consultation" king, Mr H. If. Abbott, of the United Service Hotel, Auckland, ie again to the fore, and in our advertising columns announces his grand £3000 distribution of prizes on the Annual Summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club. This sweep is on a new and approved principal. All the horses that hav*'already been or will be nominated in all the races of the meeting, will be thoroughly mixed together and drawn for by the subscribers. On each of the 12 races prizes ranging from £200 down will be did* tributed amongst holders of the placed horses, leaving a fair amount for division amongst starters and non-starters. As the total number of horse may be put down at 200, there will be 200 prizes. We have no doubt but that our local sporting men will largely patronise the new idea. Mr T. Lawless is the Thames agent. -. .

We understand that one of the candidates for the Mayoralty intends inviting the support of the 'free and independent burgesses by means of nicely got up circulars and cards. The paper is to be superior, and the art of printing in colors will be exercised. We quite approve of the course adopted by the individual in question, showing at once a certain knowledge of human nature, and a just appreciation of the value of the favor solicited.. Few details -tell more in favor of an application than having it made in a respectful manner—:well written or taste* fully printed. To the lady voters, the addition of a little perfume to the paper might not come amwe. Wo shall not be surprised to bear that the trouble taken by the candidate results in his advantage.

Wb shall not be surprised if yet another candidate for the Mayoralty is brought out. We hear on fair authority that a young member of tbe Borough Council, though one who has since his entrance into: public life shown a great attention, to such business, will be asked to contest the Chair of the Council. He has, we believe, offered to help one at present out, but it is said influence will be brought to bear upon him to induce him to allow himself to be nominated.

A KTTMBER of native chiefs resident in the Bay of Plenty .and inland districts, feeling dissatisfied With the manner ia which the government' of the colony has been administered, some months ago transmitted a petition to Her Majesty the Queen, calling attention to the wrongs which they believed were being perpetrated towards the Maoris. The com* plaints were levelled against the Governor of the colony, as the head of the Executive and not against His Excellency's advisers, he being considered the responsible person. They had no doubt that when the matter was laid before her, her representative here would be called to account for his conduct. Oar native friends have not yet, it appears, received any reply, but they are jubilant that the prayer of the petition has as they believe, been acceded to, and they regard the appointment of Sir Arthur G-ordon as consequent on their action. They have heard such favorable reports of his administration in the South Seas_ that they firmly believe his appointment will introduce a change in the colonial policy towards the native race in New Zealand, which from their point of view will be an improvement on the past. We believe the idea'of getting up the petition was mooted about the time so many reductions in native officers' salaries were being made, and if Sir Arthur Gordon be a Governor after their own heart we shall regard it as a favorable omen for the speedy settlement of the native difficulty.—Bay of Plenty Times.

The first general parade of the newly formed company, No. 1 '.Thames Music Vol* unteera, was kpld at 1 the hall in Pollen Street belonging to Mr G-rigg. The violin company was the most conspicuous, the members of which were drawn up in two long lines on the noifch side of the building, and although many of them had only been in the colony a few days (baring arrived by the Fernglen,) they were in splendid condition and appeared fit tor aDy kind of work, from promoting the solitary bushman from attacks of melancholy to taking a large audience by sfjrm; the flute company occupied the front ranks, but as they varied so much in size, their appearance was not very imposing. The most gaudy company was the cornets, their highly polished, brazen uniforms brilliantly reflecting the light supplied by the local gus-works, they were bu— rounded by their important camp equipage consisting of springs, buttons, lyres, and little things the waut of which has often been severely felt by bandsmen after their, instruments hare been in action. The concertina company was unique, many of the members being aristocratic Anglo-Germans, natives of London; and highly valued by the captain. Then there were the drums, banjos, t^mbourines, &c, &c, all up to the mark and ready for duty. Fortification was represented by some dozens of pianos and' harmoniums, arranged in the most effective manner. We are informed tuero will be a general public inspection this evening, after wbioh the captaiu will he glad to' procure comfortable comfortable billet* fur the instruments in the various houses iv tlie township.—[Advi'.]

Ex shi? Waikato jbom London.—-One case 1602 yards best English [Prints worth 9Jd, bought a j6b lot, and will be sold at 6d. J. Mabshaijli, Albert street and Pollen street —[A.DVT.]

" Ciose the shutters, Willie'a dead," but C. MoLivbb takes this opportunity of informing the public of the Thames that be 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 line in meerschaum pipes. These are no penny-a-liner's statements,, but are strictly veracious.—C. MoLiveb, Tobacconist and Btationer, Brown street.—[Advt.]