The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1883.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4606, 9 October 1883, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1883.

At last night's meeting of the Mutual Improvement Association, Mr T. L. Murray was re-elected President for the third term.

We were glad to learn to-day that Mr T. Eawden, Borough Foreman of Works, was much better, and that he is recovering from his indisposition] as speedily sb it is possible to do so.

Owing to the removal from the Thames of the agent of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, the post is in future to be filled by Mr B. Honiss, of Pollen street, and members are notified that in future their premiums must be paid to him. Mr Honiss is known probably to all our readers, and should be able to fill the position admirably. ' De Kilgour and H. C. Lawlor, Esq., J.P., occupied, the Bench at the Police Court this morning, and fined an inebriate 5s and costs, or imprisonment till the rising of the Court. A meeting of teachers in the Thames district was beld last evening in the Xauaeranga School with a view to the establishment of a local Educational Institute, or the formation of a branch of the Auckland Assooiation. Mr H. Phillips presided, and it was resolved, | on the motion of Mr O'Donoghue, seconded by Mr Hovne, that a separate, Thames branch i of the New Zealand Educational Institute be formed. A proposal Jby ifrr Phillips, which was seconded by Miss Haselden, to the effect that the Thames teachers become members of the Auckland branch, failed to meet with i sufficient support, A meeting of the Thames i branch will be held en Friday, 19th inst. ! Some misunderstanding appeals to ezist in connection with the recent redaction of th* late letter fefl from 2d to Id. Many persons are apparently under the impression that the ordinary postage throughout the colony has been reduced to id. Much as sgeh a flensummation is devoutly to be washed, thjs je not ro. Interprovinoial postage remains the same, and only the late letter fee has been reduced to Id. TffBSB was a Tery fair house at the Academy of Miltjc last owning to witness the second repyeseniatfon b^he' Auckland Opera House Company pf ■" Arrah-na^pongue." Several of the little roughnesses of a #«£ I representation ssere smoothed off, and the piece wenib vary we#. ' Tonight " His Last Legs" will be presented aa the leading play, to be followed by Mr Barry O'Netf'» lightning changes, and to conclude with " Magic Toys.'' Such a programme should—even allowing for the weather—draw a .large hou»&. The

attractions to'be presented are quite within the capabilities of this excellent little company. The soiree in connection with the Anniversary of Jthe Grahamstown Wesleyan Sunday 1 School takes place this evening and promises to be highly successful. In addition to the attractive selection of music made, the RevMr Parsonson and other ministers will address those present. A very large attendance is expected, and every preparation has been made to render the gathering an enjoyable one. We were shown to-day two very chaste 1 Masonic jewels manufactured by Mr James ! Finlay to the order of the Lodge of Light, and intended to be presented to two of the Past Masters of that Lodge at its meeting to-morrow night. They are both valuable and artistic articles of adornment, reflecting credit on their maker and the "mystic body" which presents them. Tn consequence of the boisterous weather the p,s. Enterprise did not arrive here from Auckland until 2 o'clock this afternoon. She leaves again for that place at 10 o'clock to-night ■..'..'.' The day of the sale of the new Waiorongotnai township is rapidly approaching, and from what we hear there will be a considerable amount of competition for the sections to be offered. Plans of the sections have been issued, and they-show in an admirable manner the position of the new township and its close proximity to the leading mines. They are 'to be leased for a period of 19 years at a nominal rental, so the price given at auction will be the only amount for which the purchaser will be liable during the .continuance of the lease. The sale ib to take place on Friday next at the Public Halli Te Aroha, and Mr James Craig (Messrs'Gellidn and Co.) will officiate as auctioneer. The staatner leaving here early on Friday morning will arrive in ample time for the sale, as the hour fixed for its com* mencement is 2 o'clock.

A Meebotjbwb paper says: An attempt is being made in Levuka to agitate the question of the annexation of Fiji to one of the sister colonies. New Zealand favors the proposition, and offers to be the victim. The local leaning is towards New South Wales or Victoria, but the prospect of practically gratifying it would appear to be a slender one.

The charges for telephonio exchange have been reduced from the Ist inst.:—-For hire of each eat of instruments and wire from office or private residence for any distance within half a mile of the telegraph office, for the first'year, commencing on the Ist day of January, April July, or October after the date of connection, £12; for every yea? after the first, £10 ; for every additional quarter of a mile, or portion of a quarter, for the first year, commencing on the Ist day of January, April, July, or October after the date of connection, £110s ; for every year after the first, £1.

Fbancis Doug-rebty, a labourer, reiiding at South Dunedin, was received into the hospital there at 3.45 yesterday morning, suffering from a large cut on the right side of the head. He was bleeding very much, end the cut, which wai five inches long, was dressed by the acting resident surgeon. Dougherty got injured in this way: A son of his got married yesterday, and Dougherty, being opposed to the marriage, is said to have got drunk in consequence, and about 2 o'clock this morning he went with an axe to attack the young couple at the house of the brjde's father. I'he police were sent for, but before their arrival Dougherty had broken the windows and a melee had occurred in the course of which he received the cut referred to.

Two Puki natives, Wiama and Weteara, and Mete Xingi were charged, at the Wanganui R.M. Court yesterday, with forcible entry into certain premises. The evidence showed they had ejected a bailiff put in by a trustee in bankruptcy of the lessee of the land, which was part of a native reserve. The defendants had,dragged the bailiff out of the bouse, carried him across a paddock, dropped him over the gate into the road, and threw his blankets after him. Mr Ward, K,M., committed defendants for trial at the Supreme Court, and liberated them on their own recognisances.

ON Sunday afternoon an elderly man named George Spioer was seen lying on the bank oi the Waikato river, near the old wharf, in ■ dangerous proximity to the water, and apparently in not a very sober state, by a passing ' stranger. The latter, . seeing his danger, woke him up, and told him he would roll in if not pareful. Spicer replied it would not matter if he did. He was then persuaded to return to the hotel and go to bed. Yesterday morning he got up about 4 o'clock, and not returning to breakfast, suspicions were aroused, and the police communicated with. Constable Brennan, proceeding to the spot where he was seen the previous evening, found Spicer's stick, hat, pipe and matches, but no traces of himself. It is believed he has drowned himself.

Gbeat interest was centred in the election for a representative for Thorndon Ward in the Wellington City Council yesterday. Ex-Coun-cillor Maginnity was returned by a majority of 199. •

The 10th Diocesan Synod commenced itj third and last session in Auckland yesterday alter noon. Bishop Oowie, in his opening address referring to religious instruction in the Board Schools, deplored that a number of Christian people do not recognise the importauce of such instruction. He further sp? 're of Sunday Sohool worx as needing addition and improvement. He had pleasure in reporting that suitable and handsome churches had been erected by their people at Hautapu, Whangaroe, Katikafci, Aratapu, and Lake Takapuna during the past yea<-, and that th» Diocesan Pension Fund now amounted to £7617 14s lid. He thought it a convenient time for speaking of an arrangement proposed for beginning the erection of a Cathedral, which was necessary for the complete organisation and the efficient carrying on of the Church's work in any diocese.

Mb J. E. Redmond delivered his lecture last night in the Theatre Royal, Auckland, on Home Bule. . There was a large attendance. The proceedings were orderly. Mr G. Leahy presided. Mr Redmond stated that his brother would probably lecture in Auckland on passing through, en route for Sydney.—Mr Hugh Mcllbone proposed that subscription lists be opened and circulated in aid of the movement. Tx-Mr Joseph Reilly seconded, and it was carried .^vA subscription wag taken up, and a vote of thanks passed to Mr Redmond on the motion of Mr Clifton, seconded by Mr W. Jennings.

Mb W. A. Redmond left Wellington on Saturday last. He lectured to a large audience on Friday night on the wrongs of Ireland and the objects of the Irish National League, and was loudly and frequently applauded during his address. At the close of the leotuve over £50 was subscribed by Irishmen in the hall, and the amount was increased by £70 yesterday. The proceedings were orderly throughout. It wa3 resolved to establish a branch of the League there. ,'