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John Macnamaea who was received into the hospital seven weeks ago, suffering from injuries inflicted at the sawmill, Tairua, left that institution this morning to return to his abode at the mill. The accident occurred very simply. Macnamara, who was head m*n at the circular saw, seeing that; a chip ttopped the sawdust belt, blocking the sawduet shoo*, proceeded to clean the pines with a batten four or lire foet iv length, which he usually pinp'oyerl for the purpose. The batten breaking he" was precipitated forward, and hia left hnn.i Mine into contact with the saw, being cut, al >ng the back, and much shattered. Thn accident happeue-l at about 1130 a.m., and ho started at 1.30 for the Thames, accompanied by M> J'-seph Harding, eon of the manager of the mill, who was exceedingly considerate on the journey, which occupied seventeen hours. Owing to the clumsy manner in which the tourniquet was applied blood was oozing from the wound all the way to the Thameß, and when the hospital was reached Macnamara was almost at death's door. The doctors found it necessary to amputate the injured hand. It was only with great care on the part of the doctor, and intense Buffering on his own part that he was brought round, being so weakened that at times he spit blood; at first he was in peril of lock-ja ■*. He is still weak and suffering from a nervous affection of the arm. Macnamara de'suvs to thank Dr Payne, for his care and kindness, which were unbounded. Be feels that he has to attribute his life to the doctor's skilful treatment. He is also grateful for the many sympathetic attentions bestowed by Mrs Payne. ■ •>.

That publioanß cannot recover payment in a court of law for drinks supplied by them is a popular delusion which Mr Kenrick, X M., exploded this morning. The law says that the publican shall nob give credit, but His Worship held that if the liquora were supplied under such circumstances that credit could noc be implied, then the amount was recoverable. What, led up to this exposition was the case of Oliver Garrett, landlord of the ,hotel, Puriri, against Hikairo, a native, for assault. Hikairo went into the hotel and called for drinks for himself and friends, but did., not pay for them. A scuffle ensued, during which the assault took place. The native's defence was that he asked for the drinks on the understanding that he was to pay for them when- he returned from Shortlind. After they had been drunk Mr Garret t asked for payment, which he promised to give on returning from Shortland. Mr Garrett then seized him, broke his watch chain, and tore his coat, which was produced in Court. Mr Garrett struck him first, and he returned Ihe blow. His Worship was of opinion that the native had led the publican to suppoße h8 was going to pay for the drinks by taking out, his purse, but after drinking informed him that he would pay another time. The publicans had been frequently victimised by boh Europeans and natives, who, having had their drinks, went off saying they would pay another time. An idea was prevalent that publicans could not recover for drink, and the Maoris had imbibed it; hence the publican being victimised. He instructed the interpreter to inform the natives that a publican can sue for liquor when the drinks are not givon on credit. As the defendant had been a sufferer through injury to bis chain and clothes, a nominal fine of 5s waa inflicted ; costs £2 14s.

Mb Thomas Hebon of the Governor Bo wen Hotel pleaded guilty at the Police Court this morning to supplying an elderly dame named Mary Stewart with some beer on Sunday morning last, and was fined 20s and 7s costs. Constable Hazlett discovered the lady shortly after 6 o'clock with something under her cloak. Upon presenting his compliments to her, he ascertained that it was not a prayer book, but a bottle of beer. He aeked where she obtained it, and she informed him. He proceeded with her to Mr Heron's, who at once admitted the soft impeachment. According to his statement the importunate widow was quite a bashful person in comparison with her, and lie waa only too glad to get rid of her on those terms. The proceeds of the concert on Thursday evening last, in aid of St. George's Sunday School are £10—the gross proceeds being £13, and the expenses £3.

A meeting of the teachers of the Grahamstown YVesleyan Sunday School was held last eight. All necessary arrangements were made iv connection with the approaching festival, also in connection with a carol concert for Christmas evening. The subject of sohool building improvements engagad the attention of the meeting, and oh the motion of Mr E. Howse, Superintendent of the school, it was decided to request Me3Brs R. Stone and GL Home to prepare specifications of work preparatory to calling for public tenders. On the suggestion of Mr F. Rowe, it was decided to take immediate steps for raising the necessary funds. When the proposed works are completed the external appsirance of the building will become more sightly, while the interior will be comfortable and attractive.

A CHBIBTOHUBCH telegram says:—ln the J.O.G.T. Grand Lodge last night the report on the relation of the order to the Licensing Act was adopted, containing the following— It is competent at the eleeoioa of a Licensing Committee to raise the question relating to the working of the Act. The Good Templars should eccept seats on Licensing Committees with'a view to the exercise of the restrictive and prohibitory powars conferred by the Act, but the formal signing of a license by any Good Templar who may be chairman of a Licensing Committee shall uot be deemed to be a violation of his obligation. At the inquest yesterday at Dunedin Henry Martin, aged 19, who was killed by the train iast night, the evidence of the railway officers was that deceased appeared to throw himself deliberately acros3 the. rails, and the jury found a verdict of " Suicide while temporarily insane." He had been drinking, as .was' stated, for the first time in his life, there having been a sale at the foundry where he wa9 employad that day, and|the drinkjhaviug boon going, the lad had taken tod much. Ho had gone home and laid down, but iv the evening he got out of the window, and when spoken too by his mother said he would go and take a walk and a bath.

Mokey is often lost in unaccountable ways, and persons are wrongfully suspected. A few days ago, a lady laid nor purse, containing £18, on the bed while she took forty winka prior to changing her dress for the evening. She had not been asleep more than a few minutes, and yet when aha awoke, the purse had gone. Of course there was the usual bad boy suspected, but upon cross examining a little grandchild she admitted taking the purse. She did nob see the force of her grandmamma's auxiety, and thought she would more than compensate the old lady if she gave her the next, threepenny-piece she became possessor, of such was her idea of values. She said she bad taken the purse to a certain place but it was not there. The detective was called in and he insisted that the child's memory should be taxed. She remembered having it at the swing, and could recall various incidents, none of which led out of the garden, but on the other hand none brought the purse. Search was kept up in the garden through the persistence of the officers, and yesterday evening perieveMuee was rewarded, the purse was found.

The or>ii"(>-s'>ry (<r'no» ie it ron^eptior-, with'the Primitive Meuhodi-.t •■-undiy School will be preached to-morrow, by the. Rev. Mr Buddie, of Auckland. Recitations and dia-ibgueo-svill also bo rondered by the scholars in the afternoon. Mr Jambs Cbakj sold by auction to-day h number of forfeited shares in the New Whau GLM.Co. The average price realised was 7d. TnE following pigeongram was received by us this afternoon relative to the cricket match Civil Servants v. Bankers and Brokers: — " 2 p.m. The first innings opened with a Is in at Charlie Winder's. Luekponny won bands down; the Duke superintended." Lbs Cloches de Comville will be produced r the last time to-night. The subject of Mr Edtnd. H. Taylor's address at the Oddfellows Hall to-morrow evening is-'.' Preparation for death." Chablis McLivrb is at all times an enterprising tradesman, being to the forefront of of the rising generation. His stock is always well assorted ; but he, with due regard to the proprie'y of things, puts forth hi> best efforts at Christmas time. He hag had his establishment completely re arranged to enable him to display an extensive stock of gooda suitable to the season. Ry announces thai he has a magnificent collection of fancy goods, toys, writing desks, .work boxes, albums, musical instruments of every description, also a fresh stock of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, cigarette holders, and all smokers' requisites. Also, stationery, periodicals-and books. He reminds Thames people that in spending money at his establishment they help one of themselves. .

"ill claims will be protected from Saturday next to January 3rd, inclusive. The Resident Magistrate's and Warden's offices will be closed from Saturday next till the following Tuesday, and from Saturday, 30th inst, till January 2nd, both days inclusive.

The cricket match Civil Servants v. Bankers wus played at the Parawai Gardens this afternoon. The latter went to the wicket's first, and were all disposed of for 41, the principal scorers being Fenton 10, A. Bowe 12, and Rhodes 6. The fielding waa indifferent. Mb James Fineay, jeweller, of Brown street, is to the fore with Christmas presents. He has a most attractive exhibition in his window, broochesy earrings, lockets, Alberts, studs, pendants, rings, and trinkets of various kinds in great profusion. He has also a fine aseortment of silver jewellery,-and. a large stock of watches and clocks.

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Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4356, 16 December 1882, Page 2

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Untitled Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4356, 16 December 1882, Page 2

Untitled Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4356, 16 December 1882, Page 2

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