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Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4562, 18 August 1883, Page 2

Tub manager of tlie New Prince Imperil] telegraphed atnoon to-day as follows:—" 4cwt specimens eighth stops, No 1 section west, No. 5 level. Rich show left in the face.—G-. 8. Ciabk." This did not, however, have any effect on the shares, there being sellers at 53a when the list closed, or Is lower than last night.

The Chairman at laafc night's Fire Brigade anniversary supper remarked that he hoped the police would not at all come into unfriendly contact with the brigade, and spoke of the satisfactory feeling now existing between the two bodies, a contrast to the recently displayed state of things in Auckland.

A SEHIE3 of special evangelical services will be held at the Congregational Church, Mary street during the coming week, commencing to-morrow evening. Addresses will be given by the Rev. J. Robertson, of Auckland, and other friends.

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the Tararu Presbyterian concert and dance. The schoolroom was tolerably well filled by 8 o'clock. Mr Steedman having delivered a few remarks from the Chair, the musical portion of the evening's amusement commenced. The songs, duets, trios, and pianoforte pieces were all creditably performed, more especially the instrumental duet by the Misses Wileon. A novel feature certainly was the encoring of every song on the programme. The duet by Misses Ferguson and Browne was the gem of the evening. Mr Wiseman's " Loch Ken " amused the audience,; the " Stirrup Cup," by Mr Catran, was capitally rendered, and " Sailing," by Mr C. McLiver, received well deserved applause. The dance which followed the concert was kept up with spirit until early this morning. The Police Court was closed this morning. Souk few days sine Mr F. McLiver applied personally to (he County authorities respecting the oondition of theTairua traok, and that gentleman was recommended to wire to Capt. Morris, M.H.R., and remind him of a pro* mise made by him to urge upon the Government the necessity of making the necessary repairs. This was done, and, we are given to understand, the hon. member, with bis usual alacrity, not only submitted the matter to the Government, but also obtained a promise of substantial aid for this necessary work. This is as it should be.

At the Oddfellows' Hall, dhortland, Mr E. White, of Auckland, will conduct the services to morrow, and the Rev. H. Bull and Mr B. Both well will officiate at the Wcsleyan churches. The Rev. W..8. Woolley will preach morning and evening at the Baptist Church.

At a Bpeci»l meeting of the Governors of the High School held this morning, Misa Kinder of Auckland was appointed Lady Teacher vice Miss Cliitty resigned.

Tub annual dinner of the Grahamstown Fire Brigade toot place last night at the Hall in Albert, street. Mr J. McGowan occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, and the whole ; fl\ir was a great success. The usual loyal toastt were proposed, and then followed, " Local Governing bodies," proposed by Fireman Tonkin and responded toby Messrs McGowan, Carpenter, Bpeight, andMennie; ''Irsurance Agents," proposed by CaptainWiight and acknowledged by Mr Carpenter; " The Visitors," " Honorary Men.fa?f«,'' "Kindred Societies," "Tho Grahamstown Brigade/-' proposed by a visitor ; "The Superintendent," "The Inspectors," "The Ladies," and "The Preas" were also responded to. Several songs were gj?on during the evening, and among the most amußiDg was Mr Wiseman's " Wonderful Loch Ken," and (the happy relations existing between the police and tiae brigades were referred to.

Cap?. EoWiN telegraphed to the Harbour? master tc-daj that between north-west and north und £»st the glass wiil further full ;' and within 1-2 hovrs heavy rom may bp expected, and indention? of the river being ftoodjsd.

TH3 p jb» jSntyerprjise, jn .coming #p the channel at Shortlaod ihis mornjing, stuck jjusl: inside the lamp-post, aud hnA to remain t^he^e all day. If possible she will be taken inl# Skortland this evening and the cargo unloaded in time for her to leave at the advertised time, 7 o'clock, but if this cannot be done she will go to Auckland to-morrow morning, leaving atabQutS o'clock,

Special services will be held ntSt. George's Church to-morrow. The I!ev. W. Calder will preach in the morning, and in the evening the Bishop of Auckland will deliver a sermon. The offertories will go towards the memorial to tho late Yen. Archdeacon Lush.

At the Divorce Court; held in Wellington, in the ease of Weil v. Neil, the petition of a wife for dissolution of marriage on the ground of her husband's adultery, a rule nisi was granted.

John Beaton is supposed to have been drowned in crossing the Whangaroa Harbour. His boat was found bottom upwards.

One of the immigrant passengers per GraftOD, ex Oxford (bound for Westland) has developed symptoms of typhoid fever and been landed ; there is no reason to anticipate the spreading of the disease among the other passengers as all precautions have been taken.

The tramway plant for St. Helier's Bay Company, Auckland, has arrived from London by the Butter mere.

The Italian Consul in Auckland, Mr John Shera, has opened a subscription list for the sufferers by the recent earthquake.

The Commissioners are still taking evidence in Wellington respecting the fever on board the Oxford. The immigrants made grave charges as to the filthy nature of the immigration depot at Plymouth, and state that the beds were covered with vermin. The general arrangements there were very bad, asd the treatment they received was noi likely to improve their health.

The case against Branchman Moore, of the Auckland Fire Brigade, who was arrested by Sergt. Clark on the night of the Albert; street fire, for using threatening language, was dismissed, the Bench holding that as no actual breach of the peace had occurred, the fireman should not have been arrested. The case has excited great public interest.

New Songs, pianoforte prices, and Music from all the new and popular operas, including " Hip Vnn Winkle," may be obtained at J. Ghiq&'s Music Warehouse, Pollen street. Pianos and Harmoniums on monthly payments. Violin strings of various kinds and best quality ; a largo stock to select from.— [Advx.]