The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1884.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4772, 25 April 1884, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1884.

The Bifle Bangers have, through Mr Q-. Downie, received promises of a number of small prizes for competition, as follows :—Mr Veale, 20lbs tea; Mr Forgio, a cake; Mr Curtis, 2 bottles brandy; Mr Ensor, 2 do. whisky; Mr Whelan, 2 do.; Mr Walker, 1 do.; Stab proprietors,. 1 quarter's subscription; Advertiser proprietors, 1 quarter's subscription. It is probable that the firing will not take placj for a week or two, as that for the gold watch and other prizes comes on on Saturday week. .

Tendebs for the clearing of the Karaka and Hape Cresks according to specifications, were opened last night by the Borough Council as follows :—Karaka Creek—J. Horn, £92 (accepted); J. Duggan, £199 17s 6d; 6h Leith, £276. Hape Creek, P. Maxwell and C. Short, £112 (accepted). No tenders wore received for the Tararu bridge, which was estimated at £27, and it was resolved thai tbe Borough workmen effect the repairs under the direction of the Works Committee.

The fourth concert by our local Choral Society was given in St. George's Schoolroom last evening before a somewhat meagre audience. The first part consisted of choruses, solos, duets, and a quartette from Maefatxen'e "Ancient MEriner," ail of wlvch W3re rendered with a fair araousv; of success. The second part wes of a miscellaneous character, and each item, in it W» gir«s in » wanner worth/ of »

larger audience. Pressure on our advertising ■pace to-day precludes, a particularisation of ((he sereral pieces, and the manner in which they were rendered. The orchestra performed two selections and the acoompaniments satisfactorily, and Mrs Kirkpafcrick officiated at the piano in her usually efficient manner. Mr R. A. Owen conducted.

The Maria Licensed Holding, Karangahake, and the Phoenix claim were sold by auction by the Warden at noon to-day. The purchaser was Mr W. Frsser, for the sum of £2 2s, the upset price being realised for each piece of ground.

We notice by an adrertisement appearing in this issue that our old and well known townsman, Mr J. Ooagrare, is proring bia faith in the Thames by opening a branoh drapery and clothing department in the premises lately occupied by Messrs Sohofield and Moore, at the corner of Mary and Pollen streets. The goods are entirely new, baring been purchased in the English market, and will be sold at the lowest prices. The establishment will be opened to-morrow morning, and we hare no doubt the bargains offered will secure a Urge number of cut* tomers. The representatire of Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co., the celebrated watchmakers of Liverpool, England, is at present on a risifc to the Thames, and can be seen at the Pacific Hotel, where he has a complete assortment of the several watches manufactured by his firm. An adrertisement in another column gires a detailed statement of the different qualities of i their watches, and any of our readers who are in need of a really good reliable time keeper I cannot do better than call and inspect the stock. The precints of the Police Court were un> defiled by offenders up to the time of the Court closing, but almost immediately afterwards the indefatigable force ran a " drunk "

A young man named William Hill, a resident of the Eureka, employed in the Im> perial mine, had a narrow escape from serious injury about 7 o'clock this morning. While examining one of the slopes at .No. 3 level, jußt after a shot had been fired, apiece of stone fell from tbe roof, striking him on the forehead with sufficient force to stun him, his ancle also being sprained as he fell. He was conveyed to the Hospital, and a day or two's rest will probably put him right.

At the special meeting of the Borough Council last night to consider the proposed new by-law in relation to hawkers and pedlars, Cr MqGtewan asked Cr Carpenter how, if the by-law was passed, would "Stab" run. ners fare, and what would be the position ot vendors cf the "War Cry." It seemed to him they were hawkers, and would therefore have to take out a license. Cr Carpenter replied that he had not seen the question in that aspect before, and did not think they came within the meaning of the by-law, but if the Committee thought it advisable, he was quite willing to insert "newspaper runners" among the exceptions mentioned,. Cr MoGowan rejoined, " Well, I know the War Cry is ' hawked' all round the town," and the matter was dropped.

Mb J. Tj, Wavson, of Sealey street, notifies the Thames public, through our columns of the special arr»ngeme»'s he hsi just made fojr a constant supply of fresh butter during the comjcg teuton,

The American Evangelists are announced to hold a series of special services for a few evenings in the Sbortland Wesleyan Church, to commence f o-nipht at 7 o'clock.

The attendance at the Circus last night was very large, and the programme presented was

successfully carried out.-. sPhe performances of the acrobatic Jap. Coomi J were well and deservedly applauded; the strength exhibition given by Woodward was really remarkable ; the training of dogs and horses, under the hands of Sylvester, showed that great pains had been taken with them ; the acrobatic per*formances of the troupe were really worthy of the applause they received ; the remarkable exhibition by " the only lady contortionist in the world" excited the wonder of the spectators; tbe horsemanship of the performer who did the " Indian Scout" business betrayed a considerable amount of activity; and the sagacity shown by the trained baboon somewhat surprised the audience. Taken altogether the entertainment is well worthy of a visit. Before the performance in the tent commenced, the Australian Blondin performed on an elevated wire rope on the reclaimed land, and in addition to his other mid-air feats danced the Highland Fling on the suspension wire. An afternoon performance for the benefit of children will take place to-morrow.

Ob Cappentee, in the Borough Council lnsfc night, referred to the fact that Mr J. B. Mason, who had just been discharged, bad given up an office worth from £70 to £80 per year in order to serve under the Council, and he thought it was only a matter of justice that some compensation should be given him. He therefore gave notice of motion as follows :—" That a sum of £50 be paid as compensation to Mr Mason."

The Naval Artillery and Thames Rifle Bangers were inspected at their respective drill balls last night by Drill-Instructor Grant (in the absence of the Major of the district). Both paradeß count, the musters being good, especially that of the Navals, who had 33 men in the ranks, 2 petty officers and 2 officers, with 14 in the band. The Bangers were in command of Lieuts. Lucas and Scott, Captain Douglas being absent. There were 26 men in the ranks, and 5 noncommissioned officers were present. At the conclusion of each parade Capt. Wildman presented Mr Sheehan's prizes as follows, ad* dressing a few suitable remarks to each recipient : Navals—P. Weir, gold chain; J. Floyd, silver watch and chain; Bandsman Gill, set gold studs.—Rangers—G. Downie, gold chain ; W. Glimo, sih er watch and chain; J. Thomas, set gold studs. Vol. A. Thomas was also presented with the District Belt.

The Wardens Court sat for a few minutes this morning, and adjourned two cases set down for bearing.

A deputation from the Dunedin Trades and Labour Council waited on Major Atkinson yesterday, to aßk that constituencies should be amalgamated, and that local industries should be encouraged. Major Atkinson pointed out that the amalgamation of city constituencies formed parb of the Government policy, and as regarded local industries, he concurred with the deputation, regarding the advisability of getting everything done locally that they could get done properly and well. It was, however, impossible to get locomotives built here; if tenders were called for them they would only be imported, and made up in the shops here by the local firms. The Government were doing all they could in the manufacture of rolling stock in the colony. He believed everything should be got. here that could be got, even if the cost were ten per cent, above the imported article.

Mb Gkobge Hoopkb, of the firm of Hooper and Dodson, brewers, Nelson, died yesterday, aged 78 years. He arrived in Nelson in 1842, and a year later started in business as a brewer, from which time till bis death he had been actively engaged.

While the schooner Louie, we learn by telegram, was on her way from Mercury Bay to Noumea with a cargo of timber, and was going at a speed of about four knots an hour, Captain Pillinger was drawing a bucket of water over the schooner's side, when he lost his footing, and fell overboard, and notwithstanding that every effort was made to save him he was drowned through being unable to swim. The Louie was taken to Noumea by the mate, and there an official enquiry was held by the Consul, when it appeared from the evidence that Captain Fillinger's death was purely accidental. Captain Pillinger leaves a widow and seven children ia Auckland. They feel their loss keenly, and are left only in moderate circumstances. The sohooner Marion, Captain Short, which since last leaving here has been converted into a topsail schooner, arrived last night from Oamaru, with a cargo of produce for various consignees, as per list elsewhere. The captain reports leaving Oamaru on the 14th inst., and having light winds, chiefly from the north* west, during the whole trip. The schooner Awaroa is also loading at Oamaru for here. His Excellency the Governor opened the Auckland Society of Arts' Exhibition last night, and delivered an inaugural address. There was a large attendance. He also presented the medals and certificates to the successful competitors. Herr Sohmitt's handsome silver medal for the best musical composition was won by Thos. Wood, son of Mr Header Wood ; the second by Frank Edger; the third by " Delta," name unknown; The judges were Judge Fenton and Professor Tendall, of Christchurcb. The pointings, as to quality, are a decided improvement on last year's.

While discussing the matter of the planting of trees in the public streets at the Borough Council meeting last night, the Mayor expressed his opinion that those planted should not be disturbed, further mentioning the only place which the Goveiaor expressed his admiration of, on his recent visit, was Mary street, His Excellency stating that the street was a credit to the place, and the practice of planting trees in the town a healthy one, To the Ladibb.—There is a Fine display of New English Winter Millinery on view at S. Hexhesinston'B.

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