The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1880.
Ottb cablegrams give the result of the great roving match for the ckampionship of the world between Trickett, the Australian, and Hanlon the Canadian oarsmen, which took place on the Thames yesterday. This match is one of the greatest; event* in the annals of rowing, and the result of the match will have an effect on every English speaking com* munity throughout the world. While the Canadians will be rejoicing at Hanlpn's success, Australians will experience feelings akin to those created by a great national disaster. Our cable states that the Australian was defeated easily. The following was the London Sportsman's opinion of Hanlon:— He is not only rowing easier in style, and going back two inches farther in his slide than on bis previous visit, but is rowing faster in pace than when he rowed Elliott. The dimensions of his new boat from Swaddle and Winship's yard are as follows: Length, 30 feet 9 inches; beam, 11 inches; height at the stem, 3t inches; height amidships, 5J inches; and height at the stern, 2|- inches; her slide having a run of 26 inches.
We have frequently had occasion to castigate our contemporary over the way for publishing biassed and partial reports on various topic*, but he seems to be as obdurate as ever. A most flagrant instance occurs in this morning's issue ia the report of the meeting re Fatetere, when a motion that did not flatter the vanity of the morning Ananias was only given in part—we refer to the resolution moved by Mr Wood, thanking the Thames Press, and especially the Star, for its action regarding Patetere. The word we have italioised were excluded from our contemporary's report. Bitch little-minded* ness and petty jealousy is hardly to be credited, and there is scarcely another organ of public opinion in the world that would be guilty of it.
The violent partisan who brought the letter signed " A Burgess" to our office to-day went away very indignant, and less nine shillings of the current coin of the realm. He considered the letter good reading matter, and better far than some extracts we put in, or he said even than Sceptic's effusions. We reminded .him in a gentle voire that we ran this concern, and while we did our opinion was superior to his, and in proof of it, if he wanted his good matter to appear, he would have to part with coin to the matter of nine shillings, which, while it was of little matter to him, mattered a great deal to us. He paid, grumbled, and went.
This evening a meeting of the Licensed Victuallers Association will be held. Its object has not transpired, but it is probable that it is for the purpose of deciding on which of the two candidates the trade will support at the forthcoming Mayoral election.
Thbbe was a'weeting of the Governors of the High School this morning at which it was resolved to advertise sections of land for sale or lease in the endowment at Te Aroha. It is the intention of the trustees to lay off a township at an early date, and probably a selection will be made of the situation in a few days. At present the Board is prepared to receive applications, and it is their intention to deal liberally with intending purchasers. Leave of absence was granted to the Secretary for fourteen days, and a reply was ordered to be sent te,the Board of Education approving of the decision of the Minister of Eduoation that the High School be included in the schools under the supervision of their inspector, Mr O'Sullivan.
We have been shown a card issued by Mr Wilkinson to the burgesses soliciting their, votes and eupnort at the forthcoming election. It is very njcely got up, in gold and pink, and gives the ward and number of the elector on the roll. With the card is a circular stating the candidates views on Borough matters.
Mb W. Lodebb, advertises in our columns that he has appointed Mr John Leydon, agent for the sale of his wonderful cure for piles, "Herbal ointment." The linament which is an infallible remedy is made entirely from herbs. Mr Leydon will be prepared t j show numerous testimonials regarding its efficacy.
Ik our advertisement columns appears a full list of the exhibits for which* prizes will be given at the Flower Show tomorrow. No entrance fee will be charged for exhibit*, and intending competitors are reminded that all exhibits must be prepared for exhibition before being brought to the Academy of Music. ■
Mr Wiikinson's committee and friends will meet at the Hauraki Club Rjom this evening at 8 eight o'clock.
Mb Shanks, M.H.R., for the district of Mataura, provincial district of Otago has been requested to resign, owing to his going over to the Hall Government, and not voting with the party under which he got eleoted at the last general elections.
Mb Put, one of the members for Nelson city, and who is now one of the doubtful Government supporters, when addressing his constituents a few days ago, made a pointed attack on Ministers lor appointing an AgentGeneral, a billet which he said was in no way neaded'for the colony, and one which should not be filled up. after, the Government accepted the resignation of Sir Julius Vogel, the late Agent-General.
A cbicjcst match, Tamru School v. WaioKaraka, was played at Tararu on Saturday, 31st ultimo, and resulted'in an easy victory for the Tararu boys by one innings and two runs. The Tararu School Cricket Club has always been noted for its success in all matches played, and we hope it may sustain its well-earned laurels. The excellent batting of A. McWattors and P. Steel was especially noticeable, as well as the destructive bowling of Geo. Steedman and Steel—all of the Thames.
At the Hauraki Club Booms Mr W. J. Simon delivered a lecture on " Man's con* necting link with the Spiritual," under the auspices of the Thames Philosophical and Spiritualistic Association. The lecture was fairly attended, and was attentively listened to throughout. Pressure on our space prevents us giving a detailed report.
Mb Arthur H. Nathan, who for many years past hes takeu an active part in the business of Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., of Auckland, has severed his connection with that firm, and intends commencing business on his own account as' wholesale importer and commission agent. His brother, Mr L. A. Nathan, will represent the new firm for the British- »n«l European markets, and they will also have correspondents in the principal commercial foreign }[and colonial centre.) of trade. Mr Nathan's large experience in the trade of this province, extending over the past twelve years,? and being sa well known amongst business people, will doubtless tend to secure him a good support in hit new undertaking.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3711, 16 November 1880, Page 2
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