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Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4273, 11 September 1882, Page 2

A paib number attended the Oddfellows' Hall. last night to hear Mr E. H. Taylor's lecture on "The rich man and Lozßroß.'. The lecturer said he had been told that he 1 shoold not look too closely into passages like this one, but ho contended there was no portion ■ of G-od's ■ word that would not stand being inquired into. This parable was the stronghold of orthodoxy, and from it they taught that God would burn his enemies for ever; that affluence would bring eternal misery; , that poverty was a virtue; and that God tormented, spirits. Was it possible that God's nature was not no tender aB j ft Christian's, for no Christian would I

even burn to death half a dozen wicked persons, much less such a vast number as He was said to torture. God's Word , v never, said that wealth was a sin, though it taught the rich what they should do with their • money. If it was true that man's spirit was immortal, then it must be a part of God, and He must therefore endlessly torment a part of Himself. Again, if this parable ■ was read as many orthodox people read it, it would teach that heaven was so close to hell that the cries of the lost would be heard. The Bible did not say that the men were either good or bad. He thought it taught that the Jews, having refused the salvation offered to them, it was given to the Gentiles, who received it gladly. The usual Bible Class will be held on Thursday night.

Capt. D~ttgi,ab, who, through Mr Cadman ahd others has been urging Thames "Volunteer claims, has just received the following telegram:—"So Honest John Bryce has managed his point this time. Should it not be ' Mean and Dishonest John.' "

The County Chairman has received a telegram from a prominent Government sup. porter to the effect that the petition of the County, claiming compensation for moneys overpaid to the natives, will be considered during the receße.

The Bank of New Zealand shipped for Auckland on Saturday, by the Rotomahana, 31870zs 12dwts gold.

fl"WO men were hurt in the Hihi bush last week. One, named Robert Dorrori, bad the left fibula broken near the ankle by a stringer falling on it; and the other, J. Cloave, sustained a fracture of the left arm while jacking a log. Both were attended to by Dr Huxtable.

We understand it is the intention of the shareholders in the Eureka mine, Otunui, to form a company to work the ground. A meeting will he held at the Pacific Hotel on Wednesday eveniDg.

Cospobai Phiiip Cook, late of the Hauraki Engineers, was conveyed with full military honors from his late residence, Rolleston street, to the cemetery yesterday afternoon. There, was a large concourse of spectators who witnessed the funeral cortege. On the arrival of the Hauraki Engineers (with the firing party), the Rifle Rangers, Naval Brigade, and Naval Cadets, each of which had excellent musters, the parade was formed into line, the ranks opened about six paces apart, and faced inward?. On the appearance of the coffin covered with the Union Jack, and on top the helmet and sword-bayonet of the deceased corporal, the firing party presented arms. The coffin was then carried by four sergeants of the Engineers between the whole length of the two ranks, being followed immediately by the firing party with arms reversed. The front and rear ranks of the cadets, then wheeled inwards, following the firing party, same being done by the Navals, Rangers, and Hauraki Engineers in turn. This movement presented a very pretty effect. The procession being fully formed, moved off as follows: Firing party, Hauraki Engineer Band, Naval Band, hearse, and four noncommissioned officers as pall bearers, then the chief mourners, Naval Cadets, Naval Brigadej Rifie Rangers, Hauraki Engineers, and lastly citizen, friends of the deceased. The funeral procession was a large and imposing one. The officers present were Capt. Small in command, District Adjutant Grant, Lieut. O'Sullivan commanding tbe firing party, Lieuts. Gordon and Potts commanding the Navals, Sergt. McOormick Rifle Bangers, Lieut. Lucas Engineers, and Lieuts. Ross and Otter Naval Cadets. The Engineer Band under Bandmaster W. R. Hunter, and the Navnl Band under Bandmaster J. Moyle, played the mournful Dead March in Saul alternatively, the music of both bands was highly creditable to the bandmasters and performers. A short halt was made at the Catholic chapel, where the burial ceremony was performed.