The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1883.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4551, 6 August 1883, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1883.

The following telegram from the Prince Imperial mine was posted at the corner this afternoon:—"Nine hundredweight of specimens, seventh stope, No. 1 section west, No. 5 level. Rioh show left.—G. 8. Clabk." This encourager had the effect of at onoe enlivening the market, and shares were being sought for at considerably advanced rates on the list published.

We are sorry to have to record an accident which occurred this morning to Mr J. J. Foy, of Foy Bros. It appears that at the fire which took place this morning in Sealey street, Mr Foy; living close by, made haste to aisist in pulling down some of the back structures to prevent the spread of the fire, when he slipped and doubled his foot under him in falling, sustaining a very severe iprain of the ankle, which will necessitate his laying up for soue time.

OPBEA.TIOK9 were resumed a few weeks ago in the firolden Hill No. 1 Licensed Holding,- at the te Aroha old field, and shortly after starting the proprietors got some good epecimenf, arid the reef showed gold well' through the etone. Some more specimens were obtained last week. The lode averages from 12in./o 14in. The lower level tunnel has now been driven in about 70ft on the reef with 60ft of backs. It is the intention of the shareholders to form it into a company under the Limifed Liability Act very shortly.

The monthly meeting of the High School Governors was held this afternoon. Five application* for the post of assistant female teacher were considered, but no appointment was made. Enquiries were ordered to be made about certain other probable applicant?, and until replies were received from them, further consideration of the matter was adjourned.

It is rumoured that rich quartz has been found in Baikaia Gorge, Canterbury, but the statement is not confirmed #

The peace of the Borough was disturbed this morning by the tocsin sound of the Fire Brigade at Grahamstown, followed by the bell of the Shortlaad company. The Shortland Brigade was quickly on the scene, which was in Sealey street, near Rolleston street, in a house occupied by Mr Curry, bootmaker, and owned by Mr Bateman, who lives on the adjoir.ing section. The splendid flow of water which was brought to bear on the flames quickly extinguished them, and before the. Gralm.mstown Brigade had armed, whioh they did remarkably promptly, all danger had been removed. The premises and their contents were uninsured, and the origin of the fire is unknown.

The; usual unselfishness of the Borough authorities is clearly exemplified in the case of the footpath in the immediate vicinity of and opposite the Borough Chambers in Albert street. This particular spot would be a disgrace to even Parawai. There are a few yards of wooden footpath which should have been removed long ago, and which, in their present condition, are unsafft and dangerous to fclie public. Various leg-traps are distributed over it in the Bhape of holes left by planks being broken. Steps should be at once taken under the rule provided, to have this very small portion of Albert street formed and asphalted. The Council would perhaps Bmile if they had an action for damages preferred against them through' a broken limb or other injury arising from the disgraceful state of this portion of the street.

The petition re freehold residence sites on Block 27, will lie at the shop of Mr W. Wood, senior, Pollen street, until Friday nest for signatures.

Tvtj inebriates appeared before the Bench this morning, and were fined'lOe or 24 hours' imprisonment, and 5s or the same term of incarceration respectively. They were both Sunday offenders. T. L Murray, Esq., J.P., presided.

The funeral of Mrs Peter darken which took place yesterday was one of the most numerously-attended which has occurred in the district for some time.

The Kauaeranga Boys' School beat the Waio-Karaka Boys 9 School in a football match on Saturday by foar points to nothing.'

Ik the football match Tnuranga v Auckland representatives for the Southern team, Auckland won by six points (three tries) to nil. Carter, Whiteside, and Henderson gained the tries; Davy also played well on the Auckland side, Warbrick made splend d play for Tauranga. Tbe game was not a fast one ; and there was a good deal of scrimmaging. . On the whole the play was not very good.

The Colonial Insurance Company have taken over the salvage at the recent fire at G-oodson's Arcade, Auckland, for £447. .

Mb Bobisto, M.P., Melbourne, offered to send lowt. of eucalyptus oil for the treating of cholera patients in Egypt, Baid to be highly effective, but the P. and O. Company are unable to land any cargo in Egypt.

Thb Zealandia made the passage from Auckland to Sydney in 3 dajs and 22 hours. The sheep shipped were landed in good condition. They are to be sold on the 9th of August.

The richest gold quartz found since the early days has been exhibited at Ballarat, and was obtained from the Perseverance Com* pany's claim.

Diamond companies are multiplying in Canterbury. The names of the now oneß are the Caledonia, Oriental, and Jenkinson's Pioneer Extended. More (ban twenty applications for prospecting licenses were lodged on' Saturday. The Pioneer shares are now £50, and the Eohinoor £26 to £30.

Thb ketch Recamia from Kaiapoi direct arrived here this day, niter a smart passage of 7 days. She has a full cargo of potatoes to the order of M Brown & Co.

Thb Kaipara natives are sending down a petition to Parliament relative to various land grievances in the Kaipara district.

It is stated that the Hero, which is daily expected in Melbourne from Fiji, has passengers aboard suffering from small-pox and cholera. Every precaution is being taken.

AiFaEB Bowb, the Australian Blondon, has been committed for trial for causing the death of a child atßalmain, N.S.W., by leaving his apparatus in an unsafe condition. An audacious theft of a horse was 1 committed in true highwayman style on Saturday, at the stables of Messrs A. Mollison and Co., wharf carters, Dunedin. A man went in, and after looking around at the horses in the stables, selected one of the best-looking, put a bridle on it and mounted. One of the stablemen ran up at this juncture' and asked the fellow what be was about, but the latter only replied that he would knock his interrogator's brains out with a heavy stick, which he was carrying, if he was interfered with. He then set the horse going and made off at full, speed. The man was arrested in the afternoon with the horse in bis possession., H« will be brought up at the Police Oourt on Monday. ■ ■ i -.