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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3951, 27 August 1881, Page 2

It would appear that Mr Wakefield, M.H.R., the proprietor of the Timaru Herald, and one of the most caustic writers in the Colon}', has had cause to complain about being misrepresented by the press otct his action during the stonewall debate. Like all people who are fond of throwing stones themselves, he shows the greatest sensitiveness when any are thrown at himself.

Mkssbs Howe and M'lrgetts will appear at the Academy of Music I his evening in their protean entertainment, songs, farces, readings, and local effusions.

A CKUttCH parade of our volunteers will faks place to-morrow morning, the Nnvuh having invited the Thames Scottish, Engineer's, and Eangei'3 bo accompany them to St. George's Church.

The Waikato Mail has been resuscitated under the management of Measi-s Dw&n Bros., and the first number is to hand.

The Thames Scottish Battalion is in lucks way, for this morning Mr Symington leoeived by the hands of Mr A. E. Lewis, a very handsome silver cup for rifle competition. The cup may be seen in Mr MoLiver'a window, and will no doubt attract attention this erening. We shall have great pleasure in makiug known the fact that othT Auckland gentlemen have followed Mr Lewis' example, and presented prizes to our local volunteers.

We would call tho attention of parents of children attending St. Greor^e's Sunday School to the service to be held in tho church tomorrow afternoon specially for children. There are four special services held during the year, one of which eventuates tomorrow, and to which parents are cordially invited.

In another column will be found tun advertisement of the Thames .Paint Manufacturing Company, Mr Charles Hill manager. We have so freqnen ly written about hematite paint and ita good qualities, that it is unnecessary to say much about it now, except that we f\T6 pleased to see fcha company so iav advancer), and the stock on hand of tho material sufficient to warrant the manager iv advertising. It is now a well established fact that the paint manufactured from tho Thames iron ore is the best for all kin da of wood work, bridges, barns, gates, and outbuildings. It. is even said that weatherboard* coated with the paint resists the action of mv. We would recommend a trial to be given our oeal production, and invite testimonials fr:>:n those who have experienced the valu»bi« qualities of the Thames hematite point,

AIIOJSG tho earliest addresses of jjMapnt.liy which the wife of the wouuded President, nf the United States received, wure iomb from Jewish bodies. Prosident Garfieid, as a public, servant wickedly struck down in the eseeut.ioi: Of hia duty, naturally had the commiseraf.on of all good citizens of the United «hitf>--. '■-. this country we are doubly inoiiu. ' U: with him, as he is believed to have :. •'.-.

champion of political purity against a cuituj.-.« system of office seeking, la » uiau who hud i-i'itm. to emiueuco by his own tjswiivus i.i&

might have been thought comparatively secure from the envy of the assassin. But the crime of political murder is apparently on the increase. It is a madman's method of conducting warfare, and never fails to weaken the cause on the alleged behalf ot which il. may be perpetrated.—Jewish Chronicle.

Fifes one shilling, Gt. Silver Whistles two shillings : Violins and other Musical Instruments at proportionately low pricoa. Monthly payments accepted for Harrnoniunis, of wkiofi 1 have a large stock. Sheet Music, half price -, Instruction .Books for various instruments ; Violin strings and fittings always on sule.— J. GrRIGG, Pollen street.