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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3909, 9 July 1881, Page 2

We understand that Mr Hugh Mcllhone intends to visit Wellington, and will leave the Thames early next week. He intended to have started on his journey, to-day, but some business matters in Auckland hare detained him. Thk Detached Squadron Committee of Auckland have obtained a guarantee fund of £450 foi- ezpeuses ra the reieptiou of <be Priaees. X/ii&y expscfc £600.®

The G-oYernmmfc have stited that the Entail Bill wis printed and would be introduced into the Legislative Council forthwith.

The firet Imprest Supply Bill of thi 8 session for £250,000 was introduced by mes.-age from the Governor yesterday and passed through all its stages.

A special meeting of the Governors of the High School was held this morning to eonsidtr a letter received from the Secretary of the Local Board of Health requesting the Governors to close the school for a month in consequence of the spread of scarlet fever here. The Governors present were the Chairman, Dr Kilgour, Mr Brodi«, aod Mr Marshall; the head teacher, Mr Adams, was also in attendance. After giving the matter a very careful coasideration it wus resolved to inform the Board of Health that the Governors did not consider it necessary fco close the school, as the whole of the pupils were from about 30 families, all of whom were well known, and in which the disease could at once be traced should it make its appearance ; that none of the families had been or were at present infected ; that the schools were well fumigated and ventilated ; also that Dr Kilgour gave it as his opinion that do danger whatever would be caused by keeping the school open.

The Government have stated that the supply of school buildings was now pretty equal through the colony, and Government did not think there would be any uecesaicy for a speeiol scheme for distribution of the vote. However, as there still might be some inequality, Government would not bind itself to a hard and fast rule in the matter of the distrihutfon. The probabilities were that the distribution would be made principally on a population basis

The chrotnograph, or manifold copying pad, niiinufuctured by Mr J. W. Hall, chemist »nd druggist, of Owen street, is most highly spoken of by all persons who have used it. By its use 40 or 50 copies of h letter can be obtained in a few minutes, and the cost is very trifling—for letter paper size, 7s 6d ; and foolscap size. 12s 6d. Mr Hull will explain the mode of using the pad to any one calling upon him, and letters copied by the process are to be seen at his establish* ment, Owen street. One of our manufacturers took in one evening numerous copies of thirteen foolscap sheets of along specification, thereby saving himself a great deal of labor.

We are informedthut the Naval Brigade have arranged to hold a quadrille party in their Hall every Wednesday evening during the remainder of the winter season. As the music will be rendered by their own band— which has, especially of late, become very efficient—and as the charge for admission is very moderate, we have no doubt but that the lovers of a " hop" will attend in large numbers. Strangers are to be admitted by introduction of a member of the Brigade.

Upon the House meeting yesterday Sir George Grey presented a petition from the licensed cabmen in Auckiand complaining ot the annoyances they are subjected to and praying for relief.

At a meeting of the stewards of the Auckland Riicinj; Club it was resolved to endorse the decision of the V.R.C. in disqualification of Matu and the Jockey Ray.

On Wednesday £d3B was paid aa Customs duty, in Dunedin, probably in anticipation ot the tariff charges. The amount ia the heaviest of the year.

The manager, Mr Carnie, of the Queen of Beauty mine, requires tenders for properly securing the old Piako shaft-and lifting the pipes; and also lor enlarging the Queen of Beauty shaft. Tenders for both works to bo in by Thursday, tho 14th inst.

On Tuesday evening the soiree to celebrate the anniversary of the Orange institution will be held in the Academy of Music. The Rhv Mr leett will preside, and speeches will be given by ministers and others. Mr Wiseman is on the programme for a new local song. A large gathering is expected. The usual dance for the young people will conclude the programme.

Thk steamer Patiki was advertised to leave for the Aroha at 6 o'clock this morning. Long before daylight everyone at the Thames whs awakened by the most unearthly sounds from her steam whistle. She now lies in the mud just outside Shortland, and it is said that she need not be there, had she not expended so much unnecessary steam in wakening the whole community in the middle of the night. ,

How is it that tbe Weekly News has committed such a fraud as to palm off upon the public, in this week's issue, as a portrait of Professor Tyndal, what is really a cartoon portrait of Proiessor Owen. Any one who likes to ascertain this fact may refer to the Volume of Cartoons in the Thames Public Library, published by Tinsley Brothers, London, 1b73. It might also be fairly inquired, what is the connection between the skeleton of the Megatherium and the laws of heat, air, and sound, which Professor Tyndall has made his special study. A caucas of Auckland members is called for Monday to endeavor to get the survey of a line of railway from Waiaku to Pukekohe. Canaot our members get up a caucus for our line ?

SlB GEOBGB Gbey presented ye terday the petition irom the County Council concerning lands held under timber leases.