The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1884.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4933, 31 October 1884, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1884.

As encouraging message from the manager of the Cambria mine was posted at the Corner this afternoon as follows: —"Twenty pounds specimens, bottom of winze.—H, W. Moobe."

Phofessob TtrCKEtt will deliver his promised lecture on " Ancient Egypt" in the Academy of Music on Monday evening next, under the nußpices of the Mutual Improvement Association. No charge will be made for admission, and as the subject is one of deep interest, we expect to see a large attendance.

On the application of Mr 3T. J. Burgesß, Registrar of Electors for Thames, the following names were struck off the roll by the Resident Magistrate this morning:—O. Aspinall, T. Battishaw, J. Brown, GL Cavanagh, P. Ooglan, C. Cordes, R. McDonald, S. Dunlop, T. Greenan, S. Dacre, D. Hanratty, P. HennigaD, J. Johnson, J. Kecges, C. Keenan, J. Kidd, P. Madigan, M. Martin, J. Massey, J. M. Fetridge, R. Pennell, W. R. Smith, Russell Smith, A.Stewart, W. Sutherland, J. Tynan, and H. J. Whitley.

"Aw Evening with Poets and Humorists," 18 the title of the literary entertainment to be given this even ing at the Academy of Music by Mr Tbos. Bracken, the well-known poet, journalist, and ex M.H.E. This evening's' entertainment ia not a leoture but a series of recitals—humorous, pathetic, and dramatic. Mr Bracken will introduce some pf Sam Lover's cloioai?t Moruoaus, inducting

"Handy Andy and the Sodawater," " \Vhat's Your Religion ?" and that irresistible piece of drollery "Father Phil's Subscription List." He, will also recite, " The Charge of the Light Brigade," " Barbara Freitchie," and other selections from some of the best authors. A'-feature in the entertainment will be the reading of a couple of Mr Bracken's own productions, viz., "Passing Through the Gate," and "Old Bendigo." To-morrow evening Mr Bracken will deliver his popular lecture, "An Evening with the Poets of Ireland " ; a subject which, in the hand 3of Mr Bracken, cannot fail to be interesting, instructive and amusing. j A dayxiGHT parade of the Thames Navals and Bifle Rangers was held last evening on the Waio-Karaka Flat, Capt. Wildman inspecting. The muster of the Rangers waß unfortunately too small to count for capitation, but tbe Navale gathered very strongly, many of the men changing shifts in order to be present. Of this latter company there were 28 gunners, 2 petty officers, a bugler, Lieutenant, and Captain present, making a total of 33. The inspeoting officer announced the resolutions passed at the recent conference of volunteer officers in Auckland, and it was also agreed to suggest that the minimum attendance at inspections in goWfields districts should be one third of the total strength, instead of one half, as in other districts. Captain Wildman also hoped the companies would keep up till it was known what Government would do. The Navals then returned to the hall, where the following prize 3 were presented : —Bugler Gill, District Belt; Gunner Weir, Darling Cup, and a handsome quartz and greenstone locket as first prize in the late competitions j Gunner Floyd, a quartz pendant as second prize; Gunner Lough, first in the 2nd class, a gold locket; and Gunner Kelly, first in the 3rd class, a gold ring. A meeting of the band was also held, when the members decided to play near the Pacific on alternate Saturday evenings.

The Thames Cricket Clab will play afc Parawai to-morrow, weather permitting. The sides will be Married t. Single. A large attendance is requested, and all members on the ground will be included in the game. On the Waio-Karaka Flat a match, Miners v. Haurakis, will be pitted, the following being the teams : —Miners: ffoskin, Smith, Lough, A. MoNe.il, Maddern, Clark, Potts, Climo, Cartwright, J. Thomas, W. Herival, 8,. Herival, Kirby, and White. Hauraki: B. Dovell (captain), Murray, Watene (2), Tasman, Eota, Tamaki, Aperabama, Waaka, Webb, Anderson (2), and Tupara.

The manager of the Caledonian Low Level GhM. Co. announces elsewhere that work will be resumed on Monday, and requests the men who were formerly in his employ to interview him to-morrow.

Thebe was a good attendance nfc the Congregational Church last evening, the occasion being the rendering of the service of song, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," by the choir. The pastor of the Church, Bey. R. Laishley, gave the connective readings, and Miss Hudson presided afc the harmonium, the whole entertainment passing off very successfully. A collection in aid of the Sunday School was taken up at the close.

At the Police Court this morning, before H. Kenrick, Esq., Chas. Henderson, against whom a conviction for drunkenesss was obtained a day or two ago, waa charged with a repetition of the offence yesterday, and also with indecent exposure. Sergt. Murphy proved both offences, and His Worship inflicted a fine of 5s and costs, or imprisonment till the rising of tho court, for the first offence, and a fine of £2, or 3 days imprison* ment with hard labor, for the second ■

At the Masonic Hall last evening the Pride of Thames Lodgs of Dru'ds held a special meeting to rcaeivean offioial visit from Mr W. K. Bishop, President of No. 18 district. Amongßt other visitors was Mr Thos. Bracken, a member o r " Lodge Otago," Dunedin. After an explanation from Mr Bishop, in regard to »in agitation in the South re forming a Grand Lodge for New Zealand, which he strongly condemned, it was unanimouply resolved to take no further action in the matter. The D.P. also mentioned that the Board of Directors had resolved to establish juvenile lodges throughout the colony, and to form separate districts for Auckland and Hawkea Bay, Bro. P. A. Eidd of the " Auckland " Lodge to be the first D.P. Certificates were granted to Broß. Brame, P.A., and W. G-ribble, J.P.A., and Secretary Gribble, to enab'e them to receive the degrees attached to their respective offices. A hearty vote of thanks, carried with Druidic honors, to Bros. Bishop aad Bracken for their attendance concluded the business.

The body of Deoimus Atkinson, the victim of the late boating accident at Pahi, has baen recovered and buried. T*te steamer Victory, which arrived at Dunedin yesterday, after a passage of 54 days from England, has 1000 tons of cargo for all ports. She has 29 passengers for Otago, 29 for Canterbury, 31 for Wellington, one for Nelson, and 72 for Auckland. Olaf Takskn, a sailor belonging to the barque W>nona, lying at Makarou, Kaipara, wbb accidently killed by being jammed be-, tween two logs. Ho was a native of Norway, 21 years of age, and had no relatives in the colony. Decline op Majt.—Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility, cured by " Welh' Health Renewer." At druggists. —Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents, Auckland. Balmy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheeriulness in Hop Bitters' Head and believe