The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1884.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4832, 4 July 1884, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1884.

The manager of the New Prince Imperial telegraphed late yesterday afternoon that he had Secured 201bs of specimens from No. 2 reef at No. 6 level. Tbis welcome intelligence bad the effect of causing some business in sorip, which rose to-day to 20s the 3 o'clock list closing with buyers at that figure. At halfpast three the.following good news was posted: —" 701bs specimens, No. 6Jevel; leader making stronger ; good gold left showing.—G. S. CiiABK." This will probably cause a further rise in prices, as it augurs well for the richness of the block.

An alteration has been made in the p.s. Enterprise's time table. She -will leave the Thames for Cabbage Bay to-morrow, return* ing ob Sunday, and leaving again for Auckland at 5 o'clock ia the afternoon.

Ma JOB Atkinson last night addressed his constituents at Haw era, and reoeived a vote of thanks and confidence from the electors. His speech was mainly a repetition of bis previous utterances.

Thb Thames Golden Crown battery has been at a standstill since yestesday, owing to the cam shaft having broken. Bepairs hare, however, been effected by Price Bros., and stamping will be resumed to-night.'

Ah act, which for an t qual in meanness it would be hard to conceive, was perpetrated by some dastardly person at Shortland Wharf last night, the line attached to the grapnel hung there for life-saving purposes having been out oS and carried away. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police* and we siscerely hope they will succeed in detecting the offender.

A footbaii match will be played on the Waio-Karaka Flat to-morrow between a team from the Newton (Auckland). Club and the Thames Football Club. The following are the names of the teams: —Newton : Mills (cap* tain), Berry, Porteous, Fairweatber, Whittley, Si mo, Williamson, Pritohard, Smith, Hobson (2), Goodman, Sexton, Salt, Walker; emer* gencies—Linnen, Annit, Moulden. Thames: Allom, Anderson, Aperahama, Christie, Douglas, JEindmaE^Johnstou, Lowe, Murray, McGregor, O'Sullivan, A.- Kae, H*. Eae, Tregonniog (captain), and Watene; emer* gencies—Pa ferson and Allan. Play will commence at half past two o'clock.

The Ohinemutu correspondent of the Bay of Plenty Times writes on June 30th that the natives had at last accepted the £5000 offered by Government for tho 20,000 acres of land for which negotiations have been going on so long. Another block of 7000 acres of land was purchased for the Government in Fats* tere South on the 30th.

Thb purveyors of animal food in Owen street, actuated no doubt by the friendly rivalry always existing between tradesmen of Ibe same calling, ars d splaying considerable anxiety in order to supply their numerous customers with the best article. The shops of Messrs Wells and Neal were well stocked this afternoon with all kinds of fleshy delicacies in the sbape of beef, mutton, poultry, &0., not the least noticeable being an enormous specimen of the bovine race displayed in Mr Neal's premises.

Thb correct weight of tbe Wellington (Waiorongomai) return banked yesterday was 820z3 Bdwts melted gold, which brought the high price of £3 6s per ounce

At the Auckland Supreme Court, G. P. WarnefoH, for breaking the windows of tbe Bank of New South Wales here, was sentenced to three month's imprisonment with hard labor, t ncl Thomas Wisemab, committed from' tbe Thames- for larceny as a baillee received nine months', with bard labor, sitting Perinha Heta Pakar&ka (Wai: ari) was acquitted of a charge of man* slaughter. Wirihana, another native, was tried for a rape on a native girl, 14 years of age, named Bawinia, the jury returning a verdict of not guilty.

Thb question of reporting business in Chambers, was mentioned by Judge Williami, who expressed bimeelf unopposed to the presence of th* Press. He said he would hare no hesitation in intimating to Ibe Press wben be thought a report might prove injurious.

The first Oat Shftw held in Cbriitchurch 'opened yesterday in the Oddfellows' Hall, and was a decided success, there being seventjtwo exhibit*. The ball was crowded wilb yjeitow til day. ''

A babn of C. Wallis, Papakura, near; Auckland, has been burnt down with 40 tons of hay and a'so some agricultural imploments. The loss is £600, uninsured. '1 he family were absent at the time. ■

A Lambs* Committee of the Auckland Blue Ribbon Army purpo o to make a house to house canvass in favor of the early closing of the shops. '■"..'•". ''. .-'.'■■: :■_■■ ■''■'■■ ; ••'.,' <

A detailed statement in the bankruptcy pf W. Waring Taylor, merchant, of Wellington, was filed yesterday The total amount of unsecured debts is £44,612; assets, £43,775. The following is a synopsis of the estate:—Total liabilities, £91,143 13a. 4d; total assets, £78,269 13s 6d,—-made up of book debts, £4295108 ; cash in hand, £483 13s 4d j furnilure, £225; sock-in-trade, property, £33,775 10s; deficiency, £12,87319s 9d/

Sib Geo. Geey addressed a meeting ot Auckland citizens last night at the Theatre Royal. Capfc. D. H. MoKenzio presided. There was a crowded audience. Sir George | received an enthusia'tie reception, and his I speech was well received. The following j resolution, moved by Mr Laing, and seconded by Mr John Landon, was carried by aoolama. tion:-—" That the Auckland members of the Opposition and their friends were fully warranted in their late action in the Assembly, and entitled to the confidence of their constituencies."'——Messrs Tola, Dargaville, Moss and George also addressed the meeting, bnt Mr Moss retired, not being able to obtain a fair hearing.

The natives at Ohinemutu are taking great interest in the coming election, as the following will show:—" A great meeting took place on Friday at the Tamate Kapua, with reference to the Maori member who is to represent the Native District in the next Parliament. Much difgust is manifested by the Ngatiwhakau on account of Petera Pukuatira having resigned in faror of Wi Keepa, the chief of the Tuhourangi, and those candidates who previously waived their right are now going to stand and contest the field, viz., Retieal Tapsell aad Aporo Te Titipipi. The East Coast candidates are James Carroll and Wi Piri Tomoana. It is expected that'there will be a very hot con* test among the Arawas and East Coast tribes. Retreat Tapsell is the favorite candidate here at present."

In the Wellington Supreme Court, yester day in banco, argument was heard in the case of Harding v. Milton. This was v case of considerable interest to publican?, being an appeal from the decision of the Beiding Magistrate at Wellington. The question at. issue was whether the posting of a placard in the bar of public-house announcing that the liquors supplied were adulterated with water was a sufficient notice under the Adulteration Act, which provides that the vendor shall bo liable to a penalty if the bu'k be increased, unless it be dealared at the time of eale that liquor is so adulterated. After argument, leave to appeal was allowed.

An Aiabastkb Box.—Young girls> finding their complexion growing sallow, and their, skin becoming rough or freckly, resort to perfumed ointments for a restoration of their bloom. All such should use Hop Bitters, which will restore bloom to cheeks, whiteness and beauty to their complexion, making rich blood, good health, and happy smiles. Bead

Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Benewer " restores health and vigor, cures .Dy«pap*ja, Impotence, Debility. Moses, Moss, and Co., Sydney. General Agents. ,