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Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4623, 29 October 1883, Page 2

A ceiokbt match, Eleven -r. Twenty-two of the Thames Cricket Club, was played on the Waio-Karaka Flat last Saturday, and resulted ia a victory for the Eleven with 33 runs to spare. For the Twenty-two Christie and Tregonning played good criclKt for 21 and 10 runs respectively, the innings closing for 52. Gh Martin, Pearce, Harrison, and Grubb. were the highest contributors for the eleven, Martin and Pearce making 22 each, Harrison 15, and Q-rubb 14 runs, out of a total of 85. The bowling of Muir and Allan for the twenty-two was very good, especially that of the former. For the eleven Coney, Smith, and Pearce bowled well. It is to be hoped that the Club will have as much practice as possible, bo as to meet the Ponsonby men on equal terms on the 9lh of next month. The annual meeting of the friends and subscribers of tho Orphanage is announced to be held to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Borough Chambers. Thkre was no sitting of the Police Court to-day. We must cocgra'ulate the people aud place upon their law abiding disposition. Weicomb news to all whose avocations lead them to travel on the Ohinemuri main road will be found ia another column. The County Council are calling for tenders, to be in before 2 o'clock on Tuesday, November 6th, for re-forming, metalling, and clearing drains on the road between the Kauaeranga Bridge and Puriri Bridge. The work is to be let in two sections, and will be pointed out on the ground on Friday next.

Thb timber trade from here to the Australian colonies appears to be steadily on the increase. Three vessels, tha Ada C. Owen, Sea Bird, and Cleopatra hare left here timber laden for Rockhampton since the middle of August, and three or four more are expectel to be supplied with cargoes before the end of the jear. The first of thc^e, the brigantine Augusta, will arrive here in a day or two from Auckland in ballast, and will load at Messrs Bead and Gillespie's mill, Kopu, while the Ada 0. Owen and two other brigantines will be despatched from Bagnall Bros.'mill at Turua.

Pbbsons croasiDg the Waio-Karaka Flat this morning vere somewhat surprised to see a large hole in the ground close to the old Piako shaft, on the site of a similar subsidence which took place about three years ago. The hole is 20 feet or more across, though not very derp, water filling it to within.lo feet of the surface, and the ground around is cracked. It has evidently been caused by the settling down of the old stopes, and a resident in the vicinity states that the crash of the ground falling was heard at about midnight, The shaft, bo far as can be ascertained, has not been injured. A fence has been erected around the cavity; to secure the safety of pedestrians, and as soon es practicable a tramway will be laid to the Queen of Beauty mullock tip, and the bole filled in. It is fortunate that the subsidence did riot occur on Saturday afternoon instsad of this morning, as a number of person's were standing or Bitting on the very spot where the ground has caved in, watching the cricket match. •

A coBKEjroNDE?!T writas complaining to the effjet that there are many ratepayers unemployed in the Borough at present j that the Borough Council ia carrying out important works at "Fishing Bock," Tararu, and no unemployed ratepayers are given a chance of obtaining work there as the author ities have ordained that the men now employed shall put in time equal to nine days per week, that is, working time and a half each day. Unemployed ratepayers should be entitled to a fair Bhare of the work done in the Borough, and not Jet those men employed—many of whom are not ratepayers —make a loaf and a half, while many ratepayers, who are fit for such work, are making no loaf at all. We sympathise with the writer if his statements ere correct. The " Man about Town " says that the crowds of people that visit.Mears & Co'.'s establishment, in Pollen street, daily, is a sufficient proof of the genuine bargains tfiat they obtain. At this great clearing-out sale of Groceries, Tea, and Provision •, the whole of the stock must be cleared at any price "afc an early date. .Now is the time to lay in a stock of provisions, j

At the servicas, morning and evening, at St.'Francis' .Church, Shortlanrt,. the Rev. Father Luck preached to large congregations. la t*e morning the rev. gentleman exhorted all to repsnrance, and urged tfiem to avoid Bin; he earnestly shewed them how they might lead Hvea of righteousness and do their duty to their maker and their neighbour. In the evening he took the text "Sender unto Cceaar that which is Csemrs's, and to Q-od that which is God's, and told bis hearers of the many duties due by them to I their Creator.

Fbum a telegram received from Te .' roha to day we learn that a man has been charged with an Unlawful assault with intont upon a son, aged 13 years, of Mr Cuff, solicitor, of that place. He will probably ba dealt with by the local Justices.

One of the most —if not the most numerously attended funeral which has taken place on the Thames, was that of the daughter of Mt B. Twohill of Pollen street, which took pla»*e yesterday afternoon and was attended by at least 43 ) people, who followed it in procession, and about 2CO more who proceededalong the footpaths, and attended at the cemeteiy td witness the intarment. The cortege left Mr Twobill's residence about haH past three o'clock, and proceeded to St. Francis' Church, here a service was conducted by the Bay. Father Luck. Upon leaving the Church the procession, headed by the clergyman and boys from the Altar with their surplices, moved towards the placs of burial. Immediately folllowing the hearse were a number of " the children of Mary," a religious society to which the late Mies Twobill be-

longed ; after those were a number of the

children of the Convent School, which the deceased attended, then followed a large num-

ber of townspeople. Ihe long line of those who were there testified the popularity of the departed one, and tb,e sympathy felt, and the estimation entertained, for the bereaved

parents.

Special services in connection with the celebration of the fourteenth anniversary of the Baptist Sunday School were held in the chapel, Willoughby street, yesterday, and were weli attended. The Bey. W. 8,. Woolley preach d morning and evening, tafcing ti his subject in the morning "Faith," which he illustrated by citing the hiding of Moses for three months after his birth through the faith of his parents. In the evening be preached on "Early Piety," his text being in Art 3 16 —Ist, 2nd, end part of 3rd verses. Ihe life and- character of Timothy, as Bet forth in Paul' 3 second epistle to Timothy (first chapter), was especially commented on, the speaker forcibly pointing out the advantoges cf early electing to serve the Mestar. He considered a death-bed conversion, after a man had spent his whole life in the service of Satan; was the meanest

thing ho could be guilty of; but still he believed that Gh)d in His mercy was willing to hear the sinner's cry for pardon even then. In the afternoon the K>3V. H. Bull addressed the children on the fifth commandment— 11 Honor thy father and thy mother."^ The usual soiree will be held to morrow night.

A vebx singular lusuf natures in the shape of a lamb with two distinct heids, but in all other respects perfectly formed, we:; yearned this season on Mr Larkworthy's estate,.Piako. The heads were closely joined, but each possessed the full complement of eyes, ears, and nc trils, with but one neck, and that of the natural size. Every other part of the frame was perfectly normal, the body, legs, and feet being of the ordinary size, and accurately shaped. The lamb either died at birth or shortly after, but it was such a curiosity that it wiw sent to Auckland to be stuffed, and this work has been cone, excellently. It can be seen at E. Graham und Co.'b store, Waitoa. —Te Aroha New?. " Ax last the Waiorongomai tramway difficulty seems at en end, and about 100 tons of quartz have pissed over the line. After a few days working, and a little alteration, it will be in full awing. Ffom to day it is expected eighty trucks per day will come over the line, and the battery will probably start on Wednesday next. In Denniston's case against the proprietors of the Otego Daily Time 3 for libel, a verdict was returned for defendants with cost 3. On Saturday 5500 young trout were sent from Christchurch to be put inta the North Canterbury streams. The Poverty Bay Standard has ceased publication, but a new paper, to be called the Telephone, has been started under a new proprietary. Tai*tao has bs'n scratched for the New Zealand Cup, and Hyacinth for the New Zealand und Canterbury Cups. Thk 400 th anniversary of Martin Luther's birthday is to be c.immemorated in Christchurch by a tea and public meeting on November 14, under the auspirc3 of the Protestant Alliancs FrieDdly Society of Australasia.

A SMiBT shock of earthquake was felt at Wanganui on Friday night, at 9.20. Mb Bbbtham, R.M., of Christchurcb, heard the evidenca of the claimants for the £203 reward bj John Deaus for the conviction of Jackson, who shot at him. Seven lawjera ple.ded, co that when the costs are paid not muc'i will be left for the claimants. The detsrion is postponed till the Ist of November.

Ths Curator of the Auckland; Museum has received the bi 1 of lading of the old armour, recently procured from the Tower of London for the Mpseum, through the good offices of Mr J. T. iMcKelvie. This valuable medical collection » on board the barque Ghnymede, now 93 days out from London.

The barque Jasper, on^ her passage from Mau.itiu3 to Dunedin passed large quantities of ice, and si^ht l one iceberg 600 fcst high, on July 22nd, when in lat. 47 30, long. 27. Oapt. btannars reports that he sighted a complete fiald of ice, and e3 he had twice formerly ran into the same field, he is of opinion it is land covo.-ed with ice and snow, and this has who been seen by the barque Elizabeth aiad the br g Rio Loge, both vessels boiDg owned by Mr Turner, the ownef of the Jasper.

TifE following is the record of the walking match in Christchurch after noon on. Saturday :—Edwards : 1 o'clock, 157 miles; 2, 159-7; 3. 164-5; 4, 167-6; 5, 172; 6, 177-3; 7,178-13; 8,183-4; 9.3Q, 190-4; 10," 192-16. Scott: 1 o'clock, 15fi-14; 2,157-20 ; 3,163-18; 4,1G3-10 ; 5, 171; 6, 176-4; 7, 177-16; 8, IC2-7 ; 9.30,189-5; 10,191-15 Edwards therefore won by a mile and a lap, twentystwo of which go to the mile. During tho last two hours the hall was crowded, about 3000 being present. The excitement in creased as the finish approached. Edwards occasionally spurted and passed Scott, who generally maintained his usual steady pace, though towards the end of the last hour Scott very gamely responded to his opponent's challenge, and baffled Edwards' efforts to pass him in the last few rounds. If anything, Scott appeared

to be the favorite with' the public, who, though they cheered -jEdwards as he gradually increased his lead, were more vociferous when Scott appeared to gain any advantage. At the conclusion of the match there were loud calls for Edwards and Scott, but neither responded. Mr Seymour stated that the competitors were too tired to appear, and thanked the public for their attendance..

The Governor arrived at New Plymouth-, on Saturday at noon, and* landed at the breakwater. A large number of people were present. An address was presented by the Chairman of the Harbour Board,— and in reply the Governor said ho had landed on many breakwaters, but never had seen such admirable arrangert its made as those be had just experienced. Ho observed that " the work bad a substantial appearance which he had not expected to see. He had no conception it was such a creditablework. During the last 31 years he might say he had lived among breakwaters, and be had been in the habit of seeing blocks made and placed in position in breakwaters of every description, and, therefore, they might naturally suppose that he fully understood a work of that class," His Excellency then drove into town, where a large number of country settlers were assembled. He passed" through two triumphal arches to Government Buildings, where nearly ICOO children were gathered who sang the National Anthem and the Borough Council presented an address. Addresses' Were presented from the County Council and Frendly Societies. In reply, his Excellency said he had never experienced a more enthusiastic reception than on that day. He seemed much pleased with the place.

Lovelt CiIMES, —Thore are lovely climes and places in which the evening zeyphrs are loaded with maluria aud the poison of fever and epidemics. To dwell there in health is impossible, without a supply of Hop Bitters at hand. Thc3e Bitters itup'arfc an equalising strength to the system, and prevent the accumu'ation of deadly spores of contagion. Be sure and see