THE Evening Star. PUBLISED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3716, 22 November 1880, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.

On Saturday we chronicled the rising of gas in the workings on the No. 1 level Caledonian and adjoining mines, and we are astonished to find that to-day a further rise has taken place, the gas filling the workings of the New Golden Crown battery level. This is the highest level the gus has ever reached, and, in conse queuce thereof close on one hundred men are temporarily thrown out of work. A meeting of the managers of the mines affected by the influx of gas was held to day, when it was decided to take immediate fteps to adopt some means of dispersing the feul air. Jets of water will be turned down the Big Fump, Albion, Shotover, Caledonian, Tookey, and Gulden Crown shafts, which will have the effect of stirring up the gas and expelling it. After this object is achieved, it is intended to make a complete inspection of the workings of the different mines prior to deciding on a scheme for preventing a recurrence of the present stoppage. The water will be. turned down the shafts named at four o'clock this afternoon.

"Faib Pxat" writes in another cerium*, asking some very queer questions, and the inference is that some such arrangements as he asks about have been entered into. It'il scarcely necessary to-say that such attempts on the part of candidates are to be deprecated; and as the Borough Council have already decided to give no salary for next year, any attempt upon the part of one or more of its members to combine for such a purpose is altogether wrong, and will be sure to call down public ceneure. We shall have more to say upon this subject, if it can be proved that the insinuations contained iv the letter refetred to are not. without foundation.*

Me Wabdin Kenbiqk was a pass^nfler to To Aroba this morning. Mr MoLaren ''will proceed to the new goldfield on Wednesday. It is estimated that upwards o< 500 persons will be on the field on the day of opening— Thursday next. Already quite a number of equestrian parties have been made up " to ccc fun." ■■...,

On Saturday, Dr Kilgour, as acting Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Thames High School, received from Mr Tole, Crown Lands Commissioner, a tracing of the plan of the endowment and a number of recommendations for the economical cutting up and dealing with the land. A meeting will be held to-morrow.

It is probable that a company will be formed to work portions of the ground lately held by tlie Crowu Princess Company. We hope the matter may result in bringing to account a very good piece of ground and a capital plant. It is a pity .to Bee such lying idle. „

About fifty men left this morning by the p.s. Te Aroha for the new goldfield. It is eaid so many leaving will effect the result of the Mayoral election. ,

Messes Frater Bros., inform us that to-day they completed the sale of one of McSweeney's half shares in the Te Aroha Prospectors' claim for £110, Messrs .Healey, fruiterer, Webb, bush contractor, and Wood, draper, all of the Thames, being the joint buyers. This transaction was arranged on Saturday. The same firm also negotiated the sule of a quarter share to-day for the handsome sum of £80. McSweeney was the seller, but the name of the purchaser has not transpired.

The district of Tuhua, Upper Whanganui, is comparatively a terra incognita to Euro, peans, but it is probable that the murder of Moffitb by the natives of that vicinity will lead to something more being known concern* ing it. It is long been reported to be rich in gold and other minerals, and Wb trust that the Government will not let the present tunity of getting a hold slip through its fingers.

Mb J. W. Waikeb advertises tribute sections in the Long Drive to let.

Mb* Jeameb preached in the Paeroa Hall yesterday afternoon to a large congregation. I'he people of Paeroa express themselves much indebted to this gentleman for his visits.

Mb W. G. Simon lectured on Spiritualism at the Hauraki Club Rooms yesterday afternoon to a good audience.

As an instance of the low rates at which timber is now selling in the Manawatu, we ie ay mention that a gentleman on Saturday bought, near Palmeraton, a considerable quantity of good red pine at Is lid per 100, the Beller agreeing to place it; on the trucks at the nearest railway station without any extra charge.—Advocate.

Thjs Chronicle says that'the circular sent to Australia requesting that New Zealand telegraphists who took part in the strike should not be employed, was signed by Corn* inie«o»er John Hall himself.