The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4593, 24 September 1883, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.

A YOUNG man employed as tracker in the Moanatairi mine had a narrbvr escape this afternoon. He was riding the tramway horse along the road, when the animal, which is usually very quiet, suddenly became frightened, and started off at a furious gallop, throwing its rider heavily to the ground, though fortunately ho was not badly hurt by the fall.

Mb J. Hicks, brother of the Caledonian mine manager, left herothismorning, en route for Terawhiti, Wellington, having been appointed manager of one of the mines in that district.

Teb Te Aroha News says that when the break gear is fixed at the top of Butler's and May Queen Spurs, the tramway connbeting the mines with the battery will be an accomplished fact.

L. J. Bagnaix, Esq., J.P. presided in the Police Court to-Jay ; a second offender was fined 10a and costs or 48 hours' imprisonment for being drunk on Saturday, and a recent arrival from Auckland was ordered to contribute to the revenue 5s and coats, or undergo 24 hours' confinement for a first breach of the law in the same direction.

The manager of the Caledonian mine waß to-day able to get in to the scene of the late underground fire- at No. 1 level, and found neither smoke nor fire, though there was a great deal of gas in the level. A candle will burn freely in this gas, but in a very short time it will overpower the strongest man, the symptoms being exactly similar to those of drunkenness. Mr Hicks was able to go within 20 feet of the clay wall in the crosscut ; he 'found that the drive had all fallen in, but the fire had apparently been extinguished. In a day or two he will probably open the No. 3 shaft and break down the clay wall, haying water ready in case any sign of fire is -observed, and the old road can then be •re-opened. It is satisfactory that the fire hag been so quickly got under, without any serious damage having been done, and praise is due to thoße who risked their lives to avert what threatened to be a serious hindrance to mining in that portion of the field. ;

A somewhat extraordinary remark foil frpm the Rev. — Doyle during the service at St. Francis' Church, yesterday. While advocating the claims of the Freoman"fe Journal newspaper on the people, and canvassing the advantage likely to be derived from its perusal,this self-conitifcuted judge had the effrontery

to make a statement to the effect that thp columns of the colonial Press wera filled with immorality and infidelity. Such a wild rash untruth spoken in ordinary ejnversation would probably be put down to narrowmindednees, bigotry, or intolerancp, but coming from the source it has, it may lead to wrong impressions existing in the minds of a certain numbpr of people, who may —owing to his office—be inclined *o take the word of the rev. gentleman, who has, judging by his remarks, been perusing some very questionable literature, and omitting to read the many reputable journals of the colony. We would suggest that persons afflicted with this species of cacoethesloquendi should not attempt to slander an estate more powerful for good than many others, and if they have any grievance or personal soreness against any institution or individual, it would be more desirable and just that wild assertions—not to mention a gratuitous insult to a very large number of persons, —such 08 we'refer to, should be made at times and in places where their truth can be proved or controverted.

By advertisement in another column, it will be seen that a young lady of about 14 or 15 summers is required to complete the caste of an amateur juvenile dramatic company now in course of formation, a fair education and vocal ability in the debutante is desired. Applications with parents' written consent, to be made to the stage directress, Mrs Barlow.

Wahanot arrived at Mokau yesterday with two canoes filled with his followers. Nothing in the way of speaking has yefc been done,

but it has transpired that the principal topic to engage the meeting will be Mr Joshua Jones' lease, which is repudiated by the majority of the natives. The inquiry commences to-morrow, and curious!disclosures are expected.

• Anotheb case of measles" has occurred among the Doric's passengers at the Auckland Quarantine Station. The other cases are reported as progressing favourably.

The Presbyterian Manse at Te Awamutu was burned down on Saturday morning, the supposed cause being a chimney on fire. The furniture has been saved.

Mete Kingi, a well-known chief, and formerly M.H.R., died at Putiki, in the neighborhood of Wanganui, on Saturday from hernia. His age is believed to be about seventy. An application has been made to the Government on behalf of his family, for a public funeral.

A PLUCKY rescue from drowning was effected in Auckland on Friday afternoon by a young man named Thomas Macdonald. He was engaged in stacking timber at the rear of the New Zeiland Timber Co.'s office on the recla* mation ground, when he heard a splash only a few yards distant. Proceeding to the edge, he was surprised to see a young woman and a child struggling in the water, aad without a moment's hesitation he sprang to their assistance. With some trouble he succeeded in getting them safely ashore, the woman being in a fainting condition. Restoratives having been applied, the woman soon recovered, and explained that "It was not her fault; the child fell in, and she jumped in after it." Her name is said to be Goodson, a resident of Nelson

street.

£10,000 has been paid by the Government to Buy of Islands natives on account of land in connection with Puhipuhi. Eru Ngahu and his tribe received 12s per acre for 14,450 acres, while Marsh Brawn's block was paid for at the rate of 10s per acre. So far, £10,000 has passed from the Government into the hands of the natives, and many of the latter have been known to pay back store accounts that were given up for lost.

■ Povebty and Suefebing.—"l was dragged down with debt, poverty, and suffering for years, caused by a sick family and largo bills for doctoring,' Which did them no good. I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my paßtor, I procured Hop Bitters and commenced their use, and in one month we were all well, and none of us have seen a sick day since ; and I want to say to all poor men, you oan keep your families well a year with Hop Bitters for lees than one doctor's - vieit 7"will cost. I "know it."—A Wohkino Man. Read.