The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1883.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4500, 7 June 1883, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1883.

Thbbh was no Bitting of the Police Court this morning.

The concert in aid of the funds of the Convent came oft'at the Academy of Music last night before a fairly good audience. The per* formers were mostly rold favorites, and their efforts to please were well received. Mr Wise, man caused some little amusement by his new local song oh the new pig bye-law. At the close of the concert dancing was indulged in for a few hours, and enjoyed greatly by those present. Great praise is due to Mrs Bruce for the creditable manner in which the mem. bers were worked up in their respective Parts, and to this lady a considerable portion of the credit for the suocees of the concert is due.

Shohtly before 11 o'olouk last night an alarm of fire was giren and the residents of Edwards street, Block 27 quickly found out that the residence of Mr E. Rollerson was the scene of the outbreak. The alarm was given by Mrs Thomas, the next door neigh* hour, who was the first to notice the flame Si and in a few moments msst of the neighbours were on the scene, and were fortunate enough to be able to put an end to its ravages without the aid of either Brigadet who however were in readiness should their services have been required. The fire originated near the fire-place in the front room,where afire hid been during the evening and which was left apparently quite safe when Mr Bollerson retired. The register grate had been built.into an iron chimney in a very careless manner, no adequate precaution against fire having been taken by the man who did the work a few weeks ago. A quantity of furniture was injured by water .and hasty removal, and ~ the lining - and I weatherboards were also burnt considerably, but no serious lots.has been sustained. Should the fire have obtained a firm bold before the alarm was given, several houses contiguous would have been destroyed, as the supply of water iv that district is very meagre.

The Warden's Court sat Hub morning. In the cases of the Mining Inspector t. i\ S. Chamber*, two summonses to recover rent for residence sites at Ohinemuri, amounting to £8 in all, judgment was giren w favor of the In* spsctor, with 13s costs in each case. The only other case was that of the Inspector v. the Luck'a All G.M Co. for £1 residence site rent. Judgment was given for the amount and costs.

Tim Bank of New Zealand shipped this morning for Auckland per Rotomahana, four boxes containing 39180zs ldwt gold, being the amount received since the beginning of May.

Cosoniai local bodies are frequeuiy give to disorderly conduct at tbeir meetings, and »r> as not to let an excellent fashion die out at the Thames the meeting of the local bodies, held last evening to consider the advisability of the amalgamation of the Borough Council and Harbor Board, was the scene of some excitement. Or Bpeighfc opened the bill by stating that Cr Brodie had only gone to, the meeting to humbug them, whereupon the County Chairman characterised the statement as a lie, ad a small crossfire went on between them for a minute or two, during whioh Or Brodie said that Cr Speight's action in th<s matter had been taken with a view to gaining a little popularity in another quarter. Suoh scenes are very discreditable, and not only bring public institutions into contempt, but reflect the greatest discredit on those responsible for them. ' -

TheTo Aroha Licensing Committee held their annual meeting in the Warden's of&co on Saturday last, when a new license was granted to Al red Ashley for the Premier Hotel, Waiorongomai, but the applications of J. B. Kilian and Edwin Hadfiold for licenses for new houses to be built at Waiorongomai were refused, the Bench thinking they were not required. The chairman, however, stated that the committee would be pleased to hear that further accommodation would be required owing to an influx of population, and that the Resident Magi** trate, Mr Kenrick, bad the power to grant special licenses at any time during the year. Te Aroha being a Bpecial licensing district. The application of Mr Tonge for a new license for his premises adjoining QuinJan's Hotel was refused, the Bench expressing an opinion that the number of hotels at Te Aroha was sufficient for present wants, ard that future applicants should be required to provide equal, if not superior, accommodation to the houses at present licensed in Te Aroha. [Renewals was granted to all the present licensees.

"Abbamgemehts are beiug made by the directors of the.Queen of England G-.W.C0.t0 have a crushing at an early d*te.

The captain of the Hauraki Rifles notifies members of his company that will drill be resumed to-morrow (Friday evening) and will be continued regularly in future. Those desirous of joining the company will have an opportunity afforded them of so doing to-morrow night.

The manager of the New Prince Imperial Company is calling for tenders 'or sinking a winze at No. 3 level.

Hbmbebs of the Naval Artillery are reminded of tbeir inspection this evening.

We notice that Mr Lionel Phillips libb commenced business on his own account as Bottler and Wine and Spirit Merchant in Auckland. Mr Phillips, while manager of Mews Ehrenfried's brewery here some years ago was very popular, and left the Thames with the good wishes of a large circle of friends. In Auckland he established and managed the agency there, and doubtless to his tact and courtesy a great portion of the success attained by that branch musfrbe attributed. We wish Mr Phillips every success in his new venture.

A blue ribbon man writes to the Auckland Star complaining that he conld not get a meal at a pub at Onehunga because he '• sported his colors."

The Presbyterian congregation at Devonport have unanimously resolved to present the Bey. A. Murray McCallum with a call to the pastorate of that charge, and that gentleman has accepted the same.

A WoBMiINGTON telegram says t—Harrington, of Riverton, has backed out of the sculling match with Hearn. The supporters of Hearn are indignant at Harrington refusing to meet their man after bis throwing out the challenge.

Thh Licensing Committee for Lamb! on, Wellington, remarked yesterday on the frequency of transfers, and said that in future they would be careful in granting transfers All present licenses were renewed, no restriction of hours being named.

Thomab Llotd, while working in the Kaipara bush, got jammed between two largo logs, and sustained severe internal injuries. He was brought on to Auckland hospital.

John Olden Young dropped dead yeste day morning at Chmtcburch while washing himself, it is supposed from heart disease.

At the Auckland Police Court yesterday in the actions between Messrs Heaps and Browning, arising out of the Opera House fracas, the evidence for the prosecution was heard in the first case and part of the defence, which 1 lasted till dusk, when the Court adjurned. The case was ultimately concluded, the balance of defendant's witnesses not being called on to. give evidence. The case was disinisaed, each party to pay their own costsHeaps then withdrew the counter charge of assault. The Court was crowded, and great public interest was shown in the trial.

Thb Licensing Court for South-eeat Christchurch have refused to exteud the hours beyond 11 o'clock, and also refused to license any new houses.