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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4885, 5 September 1884, Page 2

Ik thß Police Court this morning bef re H. Kenrick, Eeq., E.M., F. Jackson, the bibulous withes in the Tapu timber cutting cases yesterday, was called, but did not appear. Mr Lush appeared for him and pleaded guilty, and His Worship fined accused 20 8) or in default three months' imprisonment saving that in a case like this, wbere a man whose attendance was required as a witness so far forgot himself as to getjhe worse for liquor, other than the ordinary measures must be' taken to punish him. W. Innis, arrested yesterday afternoon, and bailed out last night, did not appear, his bail of 20s being forfeited! and a fine of 5b infliotod. Two other fir*t offenders were fined 5s or imprisonment till the rising of the Court

Which Mr Seddon,. the other day (says an exchange), made a long and inopportune oration, he suddenly paused and exclaimed in an injured tone, " md th 8 is how the time is wasted!" The applause which followed this remark was bo genuine that the member for guma a wns interrupted for a few mitutes.

The (quarterly meeting of the local Licensing Committees will take place to-morrow at noon in.tho Court-house.

A rdOTBAiL match between the Thames Miners and the Hauraki (natne) Clubs will take place on the Waio-Karaka flat to-morrow <xie .following are tbe teams.—Miners— Herivai (2), Hands, White, Clark, Berrymanf McLean. Thomas (2), Kirby, loglis, McNeil, J. McGregor, Smith, Weir; emergency, Gordon, Henderson, Christey, and Hoskins. Hauraki—Murray, Watene, Tamaki, Anderson, Ngaru, Hei, Wilson, Murphy, Totara, Roto, Rira, Netane, Kinaluna, Waaka, Samuel j emergency, Tupara, Matene, and Aperabama.

Me W. Cabpenteh's smart little s.s. Pearl has lately been undergoing a thorough overhaul, which will make her much more suitable for her old trade—from here to the coast and the Great .Barrier, taking down supplies and merchandise, and bringiug back gum. A new boiler haß been put in by Price Broß., the cylinder re-bored, and the machinery generally pat in thorough good order. Mr R>. Stone's employes have attended to the woodwork, and have greatly enlarged the cabin, which in future will be the " warehouse," while the cargo hold is just forward. The vessel will probably be taken out on a trial trip tomorrow, and will resume her usual trade next week.

Wb learn that the large two-storied building in Pollen street, opposite Mr Bobbett'e, and which has gone through 4 stages of hotel and boardinghouße life with various occupiers, is about to be transformed into a large lecture hall. Ib haß just been purchased by the religious body who have for two years past worshipped in the Oddfellows' hall, under the eldership of Mr E. H. Taylor, and who, finding that building too small, have decided to obtain a more aommodious one. The top storey of the building is to be removed, the south side carried in about Bft, and the western end extended some 10 or 12 feet, making a hall 56ft x Sift, with a high dome ceiling, and capable of comfortably seating over 300 people. The alterations will be commenced on Monday next, and it is expected that the ball will be opened in about two months' time, free of debt.

The regular meeting of the Parliamentary Union was held last evening in the Shortland Public Hall. There were about forty members present. 'Xhe preliminary business having been disposed of, Mr B. O. Stewart was elected Chairman of Committees. An imprest Supply bill was put through all its stages, after being strongly opposed as to amount, and a very animated debato took place en the Married Woman's Property Act, introduced by the Attorney General. There will be several bills for consideration at the next night's meeting, the principal one having for its object Upper House reform. It is gratifying to note the increasing attendance of visitors at the weekly meetings.

Mb H. H. Smith's grand panorama of the world, including a collossal mirror of New Zealand, will be exhibited in the Academy of Mußio this evening, as announced in another column. Additional iatereet attaches to the affair on account' of a number of local views which are to be shown, the children of the Thames public schools, and the interior of the Moanatairi battery, being amongst the number, while the famous view of " Kiss-in-tbe-Ring " will also be reproduced. The prices are moderate, front seat and gallery ticket holders getting a ticket in an art union s while the former will also be admitted to the quadrille party which follows the exhibition. To-morrow afternoon a matinee performance for children will be giren, and a change of programme is an* nounced for the evening.

A Pa&IiIAMBNTABT Union has been formed in Cambridge.

A short sitting of tho R.M. Court was held this morning, before H. Kenrick, Eeq, when the following civil business was disposed of: —Judgment for plaintiffs, for whom Mr Miller appeared iv all the cases— F. Tetley v. Moore, £8 6s 7d and costs, 26s 6d j W. Eraser v. F. Lipsey, £52, dishonored promissory note, and costs, £3 11s 6d ; E. Eraser v. F. Lipsey, £43, rent, and costs, £3 Is 6d ; Forgie v. Norman, £6 5s 3d and costs, ss. The following cases we*e adjourned to next Court day—Jenkins v. Bobson (on the application of Mr Lush, for defendant, he paying the costs, 29j) ; County Council v. Ritchie ; / same v. F. Cock; same v. F. Lipsey 5 same v. T. Manoing.

The Manawatu Times is responsible for the following :—A certain ex-c-ergyman who recently took up his abode near Fielding, has been distinguishing himself. Some time ago a local tradesman obtained judgment against him, and attempted to put a dis* tress warrant in execution. The ex-divine anticipated this, and by mail the tradesman received a cheque for the amount due. The cheque was sigaed with the defendant's UEual signature and the money-line was filled in with the proper figures. On presenting it at the bunk, howerer, the tradesman was gravely asked how he would take it, sad requested to turn around. On inspection of the cheque, it was discovered •hat it ran ub follows :—" Pay Mr a kick on the —-•" The tradesman, it is said, neglected to take payment.

A conscientious constable at Palmers ton North, having allowed his chimney to catch fire, laid an information against himself, and the Magis rato inflicted a fine of ss.

The Lyltelton Harbour Board, at its meeting yesterday, considered the charge to be made for the tug Lytf.elton. conveying Mr Stout to Wellington lately. At the rate agreed upon, £2 an hour, the charge would be £90, but the Board resolved to take the public nature of the services rendered into consideration, an-J make the charge £50, which is about ths amount expended for wagas and coals.

At a mooting of the Thorndon (WellingtoH) Licensing Bench, all the applications for eitension of hours frona 11 to 12 o'clock were refused.

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