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Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4218, 8 July 1882, Page 2

In the supplement will be found the con* tinuation of the local story " Moanatairi Gold;" Captain Small's opinion on Volunteer re-organisation; a very interesting lecture by Professor Beale, the most eminent microsoopjst of the day, counteracting the material* iatic tendencies of the age; Opinions on local matters, by a Critical Character; and, last but not least, Cloonan on "A Working Man's Parcel."

Ssybbal weeks bare elapsed since the Minister of Publio Works in answer to a question promised that the Kopu-Thames railway would be proceeded with at once, but nothing more has been heard of the matter. The Town Clerk telegraphed to Mr Sheehan on the subject yesterday, but has not yet received a reply.

Psorassoß Denton'« lecture on the Coal and Salt Periods, delirered last night, was crowded and was thoroughly appreciated. The lecturer described that during the carboniferous period the earth was a hot-house from pole to equator, and vegetation grew with amazing rapidity. The trees were different to those now existing; some had scales, others were fluted like Corinthian columns, and some were like gigantio reeds. There soon accumulated » vast mass of vegetable matter, and the trees which first had roots in the ground after tome generations grew upon the dead matter for soil. The land s»nk, the rivers brought down mud, and a process began which formed coal. At that time there were frogs four and fire feet long, and cookroaches were the most plentiful insects. Ants and dragon-flies were were also numerous. Laud snails appeared for the first time, although snails had long previously existed in water. la fact, this was the time when air breathing animals began to lire. The lecture, of which we have not space to give an outline, was listened to with much interest, and the Professor's dry humor was a fund of merriment. We cannot imagine money better spent, either in point of amusement or instruction, than attending these lectures. To-night Mr Denton will discourse on reptiles.

The Government iuvite tender* for 150 ooal boxes for the Kawakawa railway. The books' of the Thames Deep Tribute Company will,foe closed from the llbh to the 18th to issue scrip. The Annfversary Services in connection with the Congregational Sunday School take place to morrow, when the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Congregational Church. The usual Soiree will be held on Tuesday evening. .. , Thb contractors for the Otanui track start to work on Monday. Mb C. 8. Py«e, butcher, of Owen street, is leaving for Te Aroha, and notifies that his stock of meat will be sold to-night at the lowest prices. The Rev, J. Robertson will preach at the Congregational Church to-morrow, the occasion being the anniversary of the Sabboth School. Thb Rev. W. Calder will conduct his usual monthly service at St. John's Church, tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. Peofessoe Dbnton visited the Moanatairi mine to-day, and was shown through the workings by Mr Wolff, the manager. Mb Tatloe is announced to deliver an address in the Oddfellows Hall to-morrow erening on Conditional Immortality, We believe Sir Taylor belongs to the same following as Mr Gv A. Brown, and that he intends to deliver a course of lectures on these subjects on the 'Thames. ■*■'. -"'■■ ' '■■)-■ ..-■■-.: Bib Beauohancp Seymour received on July 6th, from the Egyptian Minister of Wir,a reply to his ultimatum. In his communication, Arabi Pasha refuses to admit that the British Admiral has any ground for complaint. The situation is as yet unchanged, and the serious state of tension still continues.

Thb Aiißtralian Cricketers commenced their rnatoh against the Kleven of Middlesex County ot Lords' grounds on July 7. The attendance at the match was only moderate, the weather being very inclement, and owing to rain play was stopped thrice during the day. The following are the names of the Home team':—Mesns C. T. Studd, G. B. Studd, J. 0. K. Studd, C. F. S. Steele, T. 8. Pearson, S. D. Walker, A. O. Webb, Borrowes, Robinson, Scott, and Burton. The Middlesex team went in first, but, owing to the heavy state of the wickets and the splendid bowling of their opponents, they did not succeed in making a stand, and were all disposed of for a total of 104 runs. The bowling was much admired. The Australians than went in for their first inningi, and at the conclusion of the day's play had lost three wickets for 60 runs. Bannerman, caught, 23 j Massie, caught and bowled, 1; Murdoch, Dot out, 18; McDonnell, caught, 3; and Horan, aot out, 12; jßxtras, 9,

Tttfi inquiry into the charge! nttdo by exdetective Farrell against Sergt. O'Grady was concluded last night. Mr Thomson will forward the eridence to the Commissioner.

Abbangembnts hare now been completed by the French and British Governmentr for despatching .an allied army to Egypt. The first corps is to consist; of 25,030 men, and of this number England contributes 15,000 men.

A cablegram dated July 7 says *h&t the police have arrested a labourer named Carey, on a charge of murdering the late Mr Kenny, at Dublin, on the 4th in«tant. Deceased, it has been ascertained, was doctor to the Land^ League. The prisoner struggled violently to escape. ' ,

We have received from Mr Greenshields, Auckland, a pair of his patent "Paragon" suspenders. In the old country braces are made for four buttons at the front and two at at the back, thus putting the weight of the trousers on the chest and drawing down the shoulders. Mr Greenshields, however, makes braces for tico buttons at the front and four behind, thus expanding the cheat, and pulling back the shoulders of the wearer. Besides, all braces having a double coupling in front -more or less bag the trousers, and restrict the liberty of the arms, thereby occasioning much unnecessary wear and tear, as in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the natural movement of th« arms is forward and 'not backward! The "Paragon" suspenders never slip off the shoulder*; keep the front and Bide* of the trousers from bagging; give perfect freedom to every movement, and when engaged in stooping or muscular exercise, use of the back buttons m»y be dispensed wilh, thus supporting the trousers from the front and sides on'y. Military i tailors also find that the " Paragon " Suspenders make the trousers fit better than any other make, being superior to the celebrated "Dragoon" brace. In short, the Paragons are universally admitted by those who wear them to be the best and most comfortable suspenders yet invented. Amongst other novelties, Mr Greenshields makes Ladies' Hygienic Shoulder-cloths arid Kneelets. Also, Porous Belts for Lumbago, &c.