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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4711, 12 February 1884, Page 2

Thdi Ho3pita,l Dispenser acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a lot of books from Capt. Wildman, and a present of fruifc from Mrs Kirkpatrick, for the benefit of the inmates.-

Aeabmeb named Dugald Smith, formerly of Opaki, but lately of GHsborne, is missing ; he was about to remove to JMasterfcon in the Wellington district, and left his home to purchase some/ biscuits, and not returning, hie friends instituted a search, but at present no Buccess has rewarded their efforts.

The etate of the Disirict Hospital for the week ending February 11th is as follows:— Remained, 21} admitted, 4; discharged, 2; remaining, 3 females, 20 malo3; total, 23.

Mc:t of our readers will bo glad to leavn that the Sev. "tytv L-ishley and his wife, who have bean on a trip fo England and the Continent, return to Auckland (via Sydney) by the s.s. Ballarat, which was to sail on January 31st. Mr Laishley was for several yeara pastor of the Congregational Church here, and was universally liked.

Thfeb boys namrd Dalziel, Garrett, and Conroy were brought before Dr Kilgour and 'JET. Lawlor, Esq., J.P., in the Police Court this morning, charge 3 with assaulting Mrs George. From the evidence it appeared that several boys were in the habit of throwing stones on the complainant's house and otherwise annoying her, that the three delinquents had done bo on We Jneaday last, and when she went after them, they, in an attempt t? escape, ran against her aud threw her down. The boys admitted this, and after being severely reprimanded by the Bench for their behaviour they were discharged.

A MEETING of the Committee appointed to make enquiries with a view to reporting to a meeting of inf'nding shareholders in the proposed Boot and Leather Factory Company was held la3t evening in the Borough Chambers. His Worship the Mayor presided. It was resolved to recommend that the proposed tannery remain in abeyance until further information regarding tho industry be .obtained, but that a Boot Factory Company be at once formed.

The sharebrokers had an easy time of it to-day—not a single ealo being reported, though New Manufcau scrip wers in demand at 2s without sellers. No list was issued.

Tee following telegram was recaived by Iho. Harbor Mastee to-day :—" Watch barometer bad weather approaching between north-east and north aad west; glass falling again within ten hours, after that time heavy rainfall, and during next 36 hours very high tides."

The directors of the Now Diamond GKM. Co. held a mealing this afternoon t~> receive the resignation of the mine manager, Mr J. Benny, who has receive! another appointment afc Te Aroba.

Thk reaulfc of the Parawai annexation agitation is that a small slice of the County, viz., that confined by the Hape Creek, and Grey and Eollcifon streets, is given, to the Boaough. This of course is not what was wished by the petitioners, but they, parhaps, will ba gratified by even getting in "the thin end of the wc3ge."

Me McG-begsb will offer afc auction tomorrow the freehold property of Mr H. Gash, situated at the corner of Eichmond and Baillie strcßts. Thi9 is a capital opportunity for those desirous of becoming possessed of a freehold residence.

Eefebblnq to the rumor that Messrs "Firth and .Clark have bought the site of Mr Stacey's proposed bjitfciry at Waiorongomai Creek, the Te Aroha News hop63 there is no truth in the report^ saying the succession of unpleasantneos and miaunderßtanding3 that have resulted from the connection of those gentlemen with the field renderß it impossible for those who have tho interest of Ihe place at heart to look with equanimity on an increase of their interest. The article concludes :— " The Mining Inspector will not be deserving of the character he possesses for impartiality and probity if for a day longer tha-v the lav? permits he allows the interests of the whole community to be dallied with for the occulfc purposes of speculators or philanthropists, for in our degenerate days thne two widely different terms seem to have become synonymous."

The Kons. Mr Bryce and Mr Eollcaton lefb Wellington by the Hinemoa last evening for Auckland, via Kawhiii. Tbeir riaifc ia in connection with the Thermal Springs at Eotorua.

Mb J. C. Firth's attempt toiuaport humble be?B is again unsuccessful- On tho bbxes being opened at Matimata all were dead but two, which appeared healthy and flow away, He. haa determined to send for a frosh importation by next mail.

Hebe Cablj Sohmitt, of Auckland, has received the Red Cross of Belgium and the White Cross of Italy in recognition of his ability as a composer, and services in the cause of the science of music.

In the cricket; match Canterbury v. Tasmania,' Canteibary won by a wicket. Dildney hit very hard for hia score; Longden and Milton wero in an hour for 22 : vans ; the others collapsed except Fowke. There were still nine runs to get when the last man went in. Hala bowled splendidlyifor the Ta3manians. The score for Canterburj'o second innings was :— Langden, 51; "Milton, 34; Dudney, 30; Watson. 2; Aahby, 3 ; ¥owko, not out, 7; Cott3iill, 5; Wilding, 0; Earne3,.O j Pocock, 2; Chapmnn, not out, 1; extras, 14; total for 9 wickets, 149.

Thlt HuSBAWp 03? Mike ia throe titnea tho nian he was betore he began using " Wells' Health Eanewor." Druggieta. Moses, Moss & Co., Sydney, G-eneral Agents. .