This morning the nuptials of Mr Richard A. Heald of the Erening Star Office, and Miss Carrie Hales were celebrated at St. George's Church. The Rev. V. Lush officiated, and read the marriage service in a moat impressive manner. Mr Dan Cloonan officiated as best man, and the bride was given away by her brother. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Heald repaired to the steamer en route for Ellerslie where they intend spending their honeymoon. On leaving the church a bright streak of sunlight surrounded the bride, illuminating her with a bright and joyous halo of light. Let us hope this happy omen may prove a true one, and that the future of the happy pair may be one unbroken spell of blissful happiness.
Mbs Hamfson's revivalistie service at the Academy of Music was well attended last evening. The lady was listened to with marked attention, and the service was appreciated by the numerous audience present.
The Warden has issued an injunction pro* hibiting any property being removed from the Grown Princess mi»e, pending the result of an action in his Court.
A meeting of the Jockey Club was held last evening, at which it 'was decided to have races on the Parawai course on St. Patrickls Day.
Mb J. Hoew writes saying he has no illfeeling towards his namesake Mr J. P. Horn, and wishes him every happiness. The public will now have to judge between them.
The following is the result of the drawing of Abbott's £1000 sweep on the Wellington Cup '.—ll King Quail, 44 Randwick. 58 My Dream, 123 Norseman, 134 The Governor, 186 Sinking Fund, 232 Libeller, 235 Grand Duchess, 279 Natator, 342 Venus Transit, 359 Sylvauus, 373 Lara, 437 On Dit, 410 Grip, 456 Adamant, 473 Le Lou?, 506 Loch Lomond, 5.36 Piscatorious, 540 Lady Emma, 615 Soukar, 638 Hailstorm, 666 Marie Stuart, 681 Amy, 683 Foul Play, 687 Hornby, 7CO Virginia Water, 717 Volunteer, 751 Luna, 788 Mischief, 792 Sir George, 804 Badrworth, 835 Satellite, 858 Holderness, 869 Betrayer, 889 Midge, 898 Laertes, 925 Dan, 946 Heather Bell.
The first stone of the new harbor at New Plymouth works was laid yesterday by F. Carrington, Esq., late superintendent of the province. The position of the new harbor is about two miles from Devon street, and the most sheltered of the whole beach frontage. The preliminary expenses have amounted to £80,000, thiß includes plant, &c. Out of this £40,000 has been spent in the excavation and men's wages. About 250 men have been kept constantly employed since the commencement. It is anticipated that the present loan of £200,000 will not Dearly perfect the works, ard a new amount must be raised. Only £120,CC0 of the loan remains to be expended, but this will be Bwallowed up soon. Fortunately there is magnificent stone afe hand ; it is as hard as granite, and on this account thousands of pounds will be saved.
The report to-day (writes a London correspondent) that the Government of New Zealand has decided to take steps at once to fortify the principal seaports as a protection against naval attack, and that the Home Government has been applied to for an engineer officer to superintend the necessary works, will probably excite considerable comment here. Retrenchment at all points is looked upon as the only salvation for the colony, and yet our Government does not hesitate to undertake public works that would try the resources of the wealthiest communities of the old world, while economising on the salaries of its officials. 1
. The Mormons are creating a sensation in Christchurch. Elder Batt, who some time ago was engaged proselyting in Auckland and on the Thames, had issued a challenge to Mr Einstead to dispute on some doctrinal points, in Cathedral Square, on Sunday, January 30 At the time appointed an immense crowd collected, and the rival preachers set up their temporary pulpits in close proximity to each other. The proceedings had hardly commenced, however, befoie the crowd evinced most unmistakeably their disapprobation of the Salt Lake delegates, and would, no doubt, have proceeded to more unpleasant demonstrations had not Sergeants Morice and Hughes promptly put in an appearance, , and, acting with great taut, succeeded in inducing the belligerent preachers to desist. Mr Binstead promptly retired on being requested to do so, and was allowed to depart unmolested. The Mormon detachment were, however, not so fortunate, as the crowd followed them, hooting, and making such an inimical display that Sergeant Morice deemed it expedient for their personal safety to give them temporary shelter in the police library, where they utlized the time during which their assailants waited for them by endeavoring, though unsuccessfully, to convert some of the members of the force to their peculiar way of thinking. After a short time the crowd dispersed, and the Mormons were able to return home without moleata-. tion.
The settlers of the village of Epßom have experienced some alarm in consequence of two houses in the neighbourhood having been entered by thieves, and robberies effected. The police have received a somewhat vague report of the robberies, from which it appears that the houses of Mr Ernest R. Hill and Mr Head have been entered, and what is more remarkable, in broad daylight, and that articles of jewellery wore taken from the house of Mr Hill, but nothing of value has been missed from the residence of Mr Head, although search had evidently been made. The parties were from home at the time, and possibly watched away by the intruders. The cases are in the bands of Detective -Jeffery, who is diligently making enquiries with the view of discovering the thieves.
A gentleman in this town (say 3 the Napier Telegraph) has received a letter from a friend in Auckland, warning people against putting too much faith in fctie richness of the Aroha goldfield recently opened in the Waikatb. A great many ha* c gone to the field only to meet with bitter disappointment.
The half-yearly meeting of the Bay of Island's Coal Company was held yesterday afternoon in AucKland, iv the large room of the Insurance Buildings. There was a fair representation of shareholders, Mr J. C. Frith ocupied the chair. The following report and balance Bheet were presented :— " The directors are gratified at being in v position to state that the increasod sales, referred to in the last report., have continued during the six months jusfc ended, the quantity 501d—25,643 tons—showing a slight increase over the sales of the previous halfyear. Looking to the extensive competition experienced, they regard this fact as a further' proof of the value of Bay of Islands coal."
An esteemed friend of ours, who is never seen in the street except in company with two diminutive mongrels, finds that his canine.pets thirst after spiritual matters, for on returning home one day last week he found his Bible and prayerbook had been demolished by these scripture-loving animals.
Yot: can be measured for a Trousers for 17s 6d, or Trousers and Vest 28s 6d, at Cioonan's (late Cosgrave and Co.) Plenty of Tweeds to select from. —[Advt.]
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Thames Star, Volume XXI, Issue 3780, 8 February 1881, Page 2
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1,185Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 Thames Star, Volume XXI, Issue 3780, 8 February 1881, Page 2
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