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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3730, 8 December 1880, Page 2

We would remind our reader* of the performance of Spohr's grand oratorio, " The Last Judgment," which is to take place in St. George's Church this evening. Spohr's musical description of the last day is well known to be grand and awe-inspiring, and we hare no doubt, that ample justice will be accorded it by the St George's choir, who have taken great pains to, qualify themselves for the successful interpretation of this grand work of the great German composer and eminent violinist. All true lovers of sacred music should attend the performance,this evening.

' By advertisement members of Nos. 1 and 2 Companies Tuaniss Scottish Battalion are notified that a business meeting will take place to-morrow evening ufc 7.30, to arrange for a concert for the benefit of the widow of Mr McGregor, who lost bis life through accident a short time ago. A fall meeting is desired.

The remarks of Captain Skene in the B.M. Court this morning referred to Mr William Wilkinsoß who was reporting for the Advertiser yesterday.

A me bung of the Orphanage Committee took place yesterday afternoon.

We understand that several residents in Shortland intend presenting Mr J. Turner with a testimonial for the admirable manner in which he has per for mod his duties while in charge of Mr Hall's Pollen street establishment, and in recognition of the services rendered by him in prescribing for the ills that beset all flesh.

Mb John* Tyebman, who was widely known os the champion of freethought and spiritualism, died at Darlirighnrst, Sydney, on Nov. 27th. Originally a member of the Wesleyan Church, the deceased gentleman was ordained a minister of that persuasion in New Zealand some 16 or 17 years ago j but removing to Victoria subsequently he entered the Church of England and was licensed to preach by t°e l*te Bishop Perry. In 1871 the question of spiritualism engaged puplic attention, and Mr Tver man was-requested by his parishioners to deliver a sermon against the growing influence of the new teachings. Instead, however, of being ia opposition to spiritism, the address inclined the other way, and influence being brought, to bear upon his biahpp, Mr Tyerman's license was cancelled and he thereupon took up a prominent position on the new platform. It will be remembered that Mr Tyerman delivered several lectures on the Thames a short time ago on Spiritualism and Freethought.

Economy is a good thing, but when carried to excess, it may. be more costly than a judicious liberality. The Government, finding— it may be presumed—that the general public does not read that wonderful literary produotion, tbe New Zealand Government Gazette, have caused a number of slips containing a few particulars about some Goyernment lands to be sold next month to be posted in various places. If a few pounds had been spent in advertising the sales in the publip press it would have effectually prevented land jobbing, and tbe extra price obtained for the land would more than have repaid the cost. As it is, few will know when the sales take place, and the prioe will therefore be much below what it otherwise would be.

A hobeibie encounter with a shark is recorded in the Brisbane news by the Zealandia, Some boys were bathing;- at the Deep Rock: opposite Kangaroo Fond, Brisbane River, and one named-Alexander"Drury," 12 years, eon of Mr Albert Drury, Clerk of the Exeoutive Oouncil, was seized by a large shark by both legs. The boy being a splendid swimmer, turned and fought, and got away until nearing the bank, when he was seized again and dragged under. A companion named Bergin jumped into the rescue and got. hold of Drury, but the shark was too strong for both. A third boy jumped in and seized Bergin, and with other boys assistance ttiey dragged Drury away. The combat lasted for five minutes. Frightful injuries are done to both the poor boy's legs, which are stripped from the calves downwards, and the ankle and feet bones were crushed. Great loss of blood resulted, and the water for yards round was discolored. Amputation of both legs, below the knees, was performed by Dr O'Doherty last night. The boy may possibly recover. Drury has several times swam necrose the river.