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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3728, 6 December 1880, Page 2

We understand that in the redistribution of portfolios in the Ministry, Mr Masters, M.H.R. for Grey Valley, will probably join the Cabinet as Minister of Mines. Wb understand that arrangements are nearly completed for the transfer of the Post Office to the Government buildings, Queen street. , ' .-■.:; ■ - -..-: .• ' Messrs B. Tonka and Co., Auckland, notify through our advertising columns that they will sell the township of Ruakaka, Te Aroha, by public auction on December 16, at their nie?t. We could not too strongly impress upon our readers the value of the land offered, and from its excellent position must undoubtedly command the attention of intending settlers, speculators and others. The lend of which the Ruakaka block is comprised is close to the auriferous lend occupied by the miners, and will undoubtedly become of great value in a short time to come. We have no doubt Mr Tonks' side will be well attended, and should advise capitalists to take advantage of the excellent chance now offered.

Ok Saturday the members of the Hauraki Company met to fire for prizes presented to them by Messrs McGuUough, Wilkinson and others. The shooting was not up to the average. I-rat prizes-Captain Haszard'sgun and a money priie added—won by bandsman F. Stone, who only wants to win the gun once mere t.t make it his own. The second pi'ze—six months' Tree subscription to the Thamri Advertiser—was won by Sapper Dare; and the third prize six months' subscription to the Stab—was won by District champion Gill. Sappers Nolan and Melnyre also won second-cless prizes. The following are the scores:—Bandsman F. Stone, €4, Sapper Dare 63, Band-Sergeant Gill 61, Sergeant Clarke 60, Sapper J. Nolan 57, Ssrgeent Keller 55, Sapper Hales 55, Sapper. Mclßtyre 54, Bandsman Staokpole, 53.

Messes W. S. MoCormiok and Robert Kelly (of Hikutaia) interested themselves yesterday in obtaining signatures to the following petition to the Thames' Ooanty Council;—"We, the undersigned, residents at Te Aroha, respectfully request your Council will petition the Government, and urge on them the ntcmity of at once completing the road" between Shortland and Te Aroha," signed by W. Burton and 300 residents of Te Aroha. Messrs McOormiek and Kelly's intention in taking this action was to strengthen the hands of the County Council and the people.. The gentlemen named devoted the whole of their time yesterday to procuring the signatures, besides going to some' expense, and we must give them credit for acting in a most public-spirited manner. —Miner.

Thb Rot. Mr Calder, of Hamilton, held Divine Service at Te Aroha yesterday morning.

The following is the State of Sick at the Thames Goldfield Hospital from 28th Nov. to 4th December, 1880:—Statistical Nosology— Zymotic IMseases—remained 2, admitted 0, discharged 0, remaining 2; Constitutionalnil ; Local—remained 8, admitted 3, discharged 0, died ], remainiag . 10; Developmental—nil; Violent —remained 4, admitted 0, discharged 2, remainiag 2.—Total, remained 14, admitted 3, discharged 2, died 1, remaining 14. Out Patients, 41.— T. Aitxbh, Dispenser.

'' Xme following nominations have been received ior the Thames Jockey Club annual races to be held on the 27th. and 28th inst.:— FIRST DAY. Fxiino Stakbs (weight for tge). If. McDonald's c in Flora, 4 years Ngakopa's blk g Matlock, aged J. 0. Williams' eh g Eclipse, aged J. Diirow's b g Ratcatcher, aged E. ft. Laing's Harold, aged „ ■ Stowakds' Handicap. N. McDonald's & m Flora, 4 years J. Byer's Golden Orowa J. Leonard's c m Sunbeam, 4 years Ngakopa's blk g Matlock, aged J. 0. Williams' ctog Eclipse, aged J. Dau'oir's b g Ratcatcher, aged B. R. Laing's Harold, aged HtIHJ)LE RAOB Hi IDIOAP. N. McDonald's b g Akeake, 5 years J. 8. Buckland's bug 11:- fortune, 6 years J. Leonard's eh m Venus, 6 years M. Casey's b m Atlanta, aged J. Da .-row's b g Ratcatcher, aged E. R. Laing'a Herald, aged

2nd DAT. Railway Staiis Handicap. K. McDonald'* o m Flora, 4 years J. Leonatd'a c m Sunbeam, 4 years J. 0. Wifliauiß* Talty, aged Ngakopa'a blk g Matloek, uged J. Darrow'e b g Ratcatcher, uged B. B. Laing'a Hrrqld, aged Thames Jccket Cltjb Handicap. N. McDonald's b g Akeake, 5 years J. Byer's G-olden Crown J. Leonard's cm Sunbeam, 4 yeers 0. MoGee's Bimdprrah, aged Ngakopa'a blk g MatlocJc, aged - J. C. Williams' Eclipse, aged J. Darrow's b g Ratcatcher, aged E. R. I?,ing's Harold, aged Sxh?i.bchabi Handicap. N. McDonald's b g Akeake, 5 years J. S. Bnckland's b g Misfortune, 6 years J. Leonard's c m Venus, 6 years M. Casey's b m Atlanta, aged Local Racjj Haitdicap. Ngakopa's blk g Matlock, aged J. C. Williams' cb g Eclipse, aged 1. Lawless' Skylark

As an instance of the increasing value of tho land near the township, we may mention that the other day Col. Eraser sold a five acre seotion on the west bank of the river for £50, which originally coit him £16.— Miner.