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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3957, 3 September 1881, Page 2

The Thames Scottish Battalion are fortunate in securing Major John Watson as a successor to Major T. L. Murray. It waß erident when the latter gentleman tendered his resignation that it would take a smart officer to fill his place, 'l'o Major Murray's assiduous efforts may be ascribed the well known efficiency and splendid musters of the battalion; his latest and most successful achievement before quitting the command was obtaining the new weapons, whereby the riflemen of the district are placed on even terms with the Navals and Engineers. Whea Major Murray had become bo thoroughly identified with the Thames Scottish Battalion it was a great blow to the members to receive hie resignation, and they expressed their reluctance to part with him by unanimously electing him to the Honorary Colonelcy; of the corps. When Major Watson was men* turned for the vacant post it was seen that he was the most fitting and able successor. His enthusiasm and zeal in volunteering have been unquestionable, and under the command of Major Watson we feel sure the Battalion will continue to made its mark in the annals of the Volunteer movement. A fatal accident has occurred at .Kihikihi gorge to McKeon, a carter employed by William Carboy, who has been killed whilst engaged in driving his team. The Presbyterian congregation of St Andrew's, Auckland, have resolved to erect a church steeple one hundred feet high. Mb Mabshai/l notifies that he is now opening up his first lot of spring goods. The Committee of the Rink Club have postponed the fancy dress ball till the 11th of October. v His Worship the Mayor and Mr Brodieare to-day in Dunedin. Mb Shbehan has wired to the CoroM.andel people that he opposed the Representation Bill because the Q-overnment would n»t, alter tho boundaries or allow three membora for f the goldfieUls. ; .

SIE Q-EOKGffi Geet wired to Mr McCullough thia morning that hrf had given orders t.o have forwarded to the Thames i he olive truncheons promised by him some time since for planting on the bill sides. The present month is the proper one for planting the cuttings. Me D. Gh MacDonnbii, the well-known legal manager, of Auckland, is at present on a visit to fche jhames. THORNTON, Smith, and Firth announce another rise of 10s per ton on flour (all brands). A tjbjjBOHUM from N^w Plymouth says : — An armed party, Hfty stroug, loft Eobohu this morning for parapara, where jbhe natives are fencing. -It is expected that pome prisoner* will be made, and souie severe scu^ing is expected to take place. The Maoris ara very excited, and in strong force. On Thursduy afternoon in Auckland Mrs O. M-r Oreigh, Mrs Cameron, aud some children "wese o{jt driving, when by some means the carriage got .upset, and the occupants thrown out. The hotrue then bolted ; the carriage got smashed to piices, but the ladios tiud children • suffered but little juitii7 fioyi the upset. ■ - :

There wns no business at the R.M, Court' this morning. \ Sevbrali letters ai'e crowded out by the great length of our Parliamentary tdegrnms. The Commission appointed to enquire into the circumstances of the recent accident on the Wellington-Masterton line have made their report fo the Houeb. After dealing , with the evidence''as to the cause of fcho accident, which appears to havo been very conflicting thuy say " We cannot, conclude this report wiihout expressing oftr opinion that, it ib indispensable for the safety of the public as well as the protection of the employee?, that a very different course should be adopted on New Zealand railways. With regard to the inquiries held into all accidents where danger it incurred by the public using the railways, or where the damage is done to the property of Government. Under the present system the enquiry is held by the District Manager, who is decidedly interested in the matter, and we are of opinion that some independent person should hold these inquiries, and that i.n opporlunity should be afforded to such a person to see the wsggon carriages before they are repaired or altered from the condition in which they were immediately after the accident happened. Sic George Grey has told a -veral members on both sides of the House to-day that he intends leaving by the earliest, opportunity for the South, to " stump the colony against the Government, and educate the constil tuents "

The Eev V. Lush will hold au afternoon service at Sfe. John's Church tomorrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. We understand the collection is to go towards the support of the Sunday School, which haa been .lately commenced, co wo trust to ace a large attendence. There will also be a christening service at the conclusion of the above.