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Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4431, 17 March 1883, Page 2

We believe we are justified in saying that the late visit of the Chief Inspecting Engineer of Mines (Mr Gordon j, in regard to aid to goldfielde ro»ds, will not prove unproductive to this district from the favorable impression which has evidently been made on him by the representatives of our " local governing bodies " during their perigrinations with the gentlemen referred to. Mr Gordon, as many of our readers are aware, comeß from " north of, the tweed," and invariably practices that characteristic of his countrymen—caution, taking everything that he hears cum grano sails, and, like Thomas of old, can oniy be satisfied by probing and looking for himself. After a most searching inquiry, we understand our visitor has cordially approved of the request of the bodies before mentioned, and will make representations to the Minister of Mines, in whose hands the finality of the matter lies, accordingly; so that in a few days we may expect authority for the prosecution of most important works in connection with this goldfield. , . An accident happened on the road from Te Aroha to Paeroa yesterday afternoon, between 3 aud 5 o'clock. Mesera J. S Buckland, Owen McGee, Clark, and another man, were driving to Paeroa in a trap drawn by two horses, and when coming down the hill on the Paeroa side of the Bbtokohu Gorgej the horses were startled by something just as the vehicle was turning a corner, and rushed down the hill. Mr Clark (who is a nephew of Mr James McCosh Clark, Mayor of Auckland) was thrown out against a stump, two or three of his ribs being broken by the shock, and a r umber of bad bruises inflicted. Mr McGee also received some bruises, but the other occupants of the trap were not injured. The horses al«o escaped, but one wheel of the vehicle was smashed. Mr H. T. Penk was near the party when the accident happened, and at once rode on to Te Aroha and despatched a doctor to Paeroa. In the meantime one of the party rode to Paeroa, and took back, a trap, in which Clark was conveyed to the latter place, and his injuries eeen to. We are also informed that Dr Huxtable this morning rode to Paeroa tj attend him. [Since writing the above we have received a telegram Btating that one of Mr Clark's lungs is injured, and there, are slight hopes of his recovery. Doctors from Te Aroha and Paeroa were speedily on the scene, and Dr Huxtable arrived at Paeroa to day.J Thb adjourned meeting of the Thames South Licensing Committee was held to-day in the Court House. Present—Messrs Wildman, Rev. Calder, Cirpentec, Farrell, and Yeale. Mr Wildmaa wajs elected Chairman. The only business done was to confirm the transfer of (he Imperial Hotel from Mison to Renwick. Mr-Veda w»a the only member of the Parawd.Committee who put in an appearance, and consequently the meeting lapsed ; this Committee does not seem over* anxious to appoint a chairman or transact any business. - For the Central Committee, Messrs Aliior, Carpenter, Dauby, and Honua attended. Mr Ahier was appointed Chiirmin. Mr Danby called attention to the way in which, prohibition orders are ignored, arid I Sergt.-Mftjor Keily replied that,, the police used every vigilance in the matter. The Thames Valley Railway Company directors held a m-eting last evening. Messsra Murdoch, Speight, Mennie, Brown, and McDonnell attended. —Mr Kifso wrote stating thut the Home syndicate would be prepared to undertake the work bo soon us the tho agreement: with the Government was come to on a satisfactory basis, and asking that the fullest information as to route, cost, &c, be sent to him;—Mr Jackson, surveyor, proI duced a plan of the land proposed to be 1 applied for by the company.—lt whs arranged that. Messrs Fraser and Graham should leave for Wellington on the 20th inst.—The Public | Works Department stated that a large portion of the lands asked for by the company were j not available, being' in the goldfields or formi ing portions of -incomplete purchases, and asked the company to name lands desired by them which are ijot so tied up.—lt was resolved to reply that the deputation going to Wellington would furnish all the particulars asked for. TfiEadjourned meeting of"rae c!ib«rs of the late Naval Brigade who feel aggrieved at the treatment received by them in consequence of the reorganisation of the company, is to bo held at the Royal Hotel this evening. Tenders for working on tribute several bl;cks of ground are invited by th> manager ! of the Kuranui Company. The Athletic Club intend reopening for the reason on Tuesday, and a meeting of members is called for that evening. An adjourned inquest has been held iv Auckland on the body of Suaan Duncan, found drowned on Sunday morning, and the jury returned . an, open verdict of found drowned. Eliza Detdrick, who was with Duncan on the fatal night, was arrested on a charge'of vagrancy, but released on condition that she.clears out to S;duey by the first vessel. It is stated that To Kooti has heard all' about the threats that have been made by the people of Poverty Bay. This hu* cuused him some'apprehension, and it is believed that' ho has written to the Native Minister ou the. subject. - Thb Auckland Fire Insurance Association ( has notified the City Council that they will not in future contribute to the maintenance of the Fire Brigade.

We learn that the County. Counc 1 havrbeen recommend, d a route for he track they are about to make from the Waikawnu horn - stead to the Waiwiiau. It is from the Mercury Bay track »tthe fork ef the Waiwa- V wav, keeping the dividing'spur on ts the road now made,and so reaching the s'ettl ment. [t is probable that the Council will have the track blazed very shortly. : _ The subject matter of the discourses to be delivered in the Grfthamstown Wesleyan, Congregational, end Baptist Churches to-morrow evening appear in the usual column. In the OddMlowb' Hall the servioes will be conducted as usual. .Mb Aitkeh, the dispenser of the Hospital, | is progressing very favorably. He was able ' to get up this morning. A number of our townspeople observed today as a holiday. Business at the Corner was suspended at 10 o'clock, nnd very little whb done during the day; Very few shops were closed. The pupils of the Wellesluy street school, in Auckland, use 4000 gallons of water every day. They must be a cleanly lot, or else are very bigoted teetotallers. Water-nidea. Whitbiaw, of Wellington Asylum notoriety is at present driving a two-horse 'bus in Melbourne. - Mb Mizneb Stephen is offered £20 to remove a bunion, and £1000 to cure a case of paralysis at Christchurob. The disinterested healer has not jumped at the conclusion; Just twenty years ago an enthusiastic member of the Wanganui -Acclimatisation Sooiety proposed " (hat wild rabbits should be introduced into the district should facilities offer." And now the whole district reveres the name of the paliry obstructionist who knocked that proposal on the head. For somehow, though lots of " facilities offer." now-a days, the Wanganui people don't want the rabbits. A benefit was given to Maduin Simonsen, under the patronage of the Mayor of Auckland and City Council. The circus was shut up for the evening. Mr F. Maccabe also gave his services. There was an cxc. lleot house. Tawhiao's recognised secretary has ad? dressed a letter to the Parihaka prophet, Te Whiti, which is intended as a circular for the natives generally. It announces the King's intention to bold a meeting of all the tribes at Whatiwba'iboe during April to discuss matters of general interest to the native race. The letter itself will shortly be pub lisbed in Auckland. The result of the events run at the Te Aroha race me ting is as follows:—For the Handicap Hurdle Race five started. Smike was first and Hinemoa second. The Te Aroha Handicap produced three contestants. Woodpecker won, and Luckpenny was second. In the Novel Race Eclipse succeeded in winning, closely followed by Omega. There were five starters for the Maiden Plate, which Te Aroha pulled off, with Smike second. The Publicans' Puree Handicap brought out three Btarters. Woodpecker scored another win and was followed to the post by Luckpenny. For the Maori Race three started, Kairupa succeeding in coming in first. Rewi won lithe Consolation Race, Gredwater running second. Some unxioty is felt for the safety of the cutter Lena, whioh left Wellington a fortsight ago for Pelorous Sound. She had on board Meesrs Berg, Taylor, Walker, and Yelverton. The former promised to communicate with his wife if absent for a longer period than a week, and no message has as yet been received. His Excellency the Goveinor has issued a. warrant fixing Tuesday next, the 20th inst., as the opening of the shooting season for native game instead of the 22n.d insfe. ...'. Despatch iB have been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies intimating that Her Majesty will not be advised to exercise her power of disallowance in respect to any of the Ants passed during last session.—Another despatch has also been received specially assenting to the Amnesty Act, the West Coast Preservation Act, and the Waikato Confiscated Lands Act. ■' - . •■■'■■■ In the Christchurch R.M. Court on Thursday Mr George Collier, hotel keeper, sued Mr Mllner Stephen to recover two guineas, a fee paid for an alleged healing of his daughter from a contracted leg. The plaintiff stated that Mr Stephen, of the "laying on of hands," said "your daughter is perfectly cured," and asked him to sign a book of printed forms. He also said'the fee was two guineas. The plaintiff signed the book and, paid the fee. He. noticed ac they left the room that his, daughter' did not walk any better, and ha called Mr Stephen's attention to it. Th« reply was that she was perfectly cured,' and instructions were given to rub the joints with magnetised oil. nnd to bnnduge the Lmb with bandages dipped in magnetised water. She was to hava bananas t,» eat. The plaintiff ca ried out the instruption 4, except that lie coudn >t get banana?, but when measured, the gin's contracted leg was found the same tn ever. She went again to Mr Stephen, bu- noim-p-ovement took place. Other witnesses confirmed the plaintiff's stab ment. The case lasted all day, and was adjourned to Tuesday next, ■' when three more witnes eg for the plaintiff will be called. Mr Stephen said he would not call witneses fiom C •ristchurch, but applied for cis weeds' adjournment, to enable him to have evidence tuken iv the other colonies as to the effiiacy of his cures. Somh curiosity has been manifested over a paragraph appearing in our. morning contemporary. Referring to the incarceration. of Mrs Mary Wakeham, it 'states that the "unfortunate baby was in her arms so far gone- in drink as to be almoa|t dangerous." We interviewed that baby, and it. has quite calmed down. Passers by are unmolested by it, and life and property in. the neighbourhood are entirely free from its attacks. The . paper very properly asks, " * hero was the drink purchased ?" It might also enquire if the baby paid for it, and where did the infant get the money. ■■— ' "'■ """■" ~ " J Thb teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday School intend/holding their annual picnic on Easter Monday, and purpose proceeding by the ateairiei! Te'Aroha to: the Puke, a place where a gopd.day's enjoyment can almost invariably' be had—weather permitting. At, a meeting of, the Board of .Education held in 'AuekiandYyeßterday the question of repairs to the Kauaeranga Boys bebool was considered, and it was decided to obtain an estimate of the,probiible,coat;.: