The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1884.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4941, 10 November 1884, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1884.

Me Gbeenvhlik's committee meets tonight, and Mr Or. W. Bull wi 1 a'so deliver an addre3B to the Kauaeranga elec'ora in the St. George's Schoolroom at 7.30. Mr Pitkethley's committee meets fo-morrow evening.

The opening services of the new Pollen street Lecture Hall, erected by the Church of Christ, were held yesterday, and a soiree and public meeting takes place to-night. Oror 40 friends from Auckl nd and elsewhere arrived on Saturday, and some of them took part in the services. There were excellent attendances in the morning and afternoon, and in ths evening every available seat wa^ occupied, while, even after forms had b.ien placed in tho aisles, a large number were unable to obtain admission. There were about 350 present, but by placing the seats closer room can be made for fully 50 more. After the meeting had been opened by singing and prayer, Elder E H. Taylor erpressed the pleasure it gave him to Bee such a. large assemblage, and went on to give a clear outline of the leading doctrines of the Church of Christ; wished it to be distinctly understood lh«t the building they were in was a hall, not a church, and would always be open fo~ ii.U who wished to debate in the season for truth. Elder E. Caw followed with a practical addre>3B pn baptism and obedieccs to God's laws and commands ; an address o > the certainty of Christ's spcond coming to this earfch waa theu giran by Elder E. White, and Elder L. Wilcox followed with an eloquent discourse on Sod's love and the.<3estjny of th,e finally impenitent, while E der (jr. Aldrjdge, in an equally earnest and fluent manner, summarised the addresses of the previous Fpeakers, and pointed out the unfunded extent of God's lovo to Binful man, in fcbfci JJe " so loved tho world thit He gavo Hiß only b«fcot£en Son, that whosoever believeth on Him roigk£ not perish, but have everlasting life." A most successful n eoting was brought to a close by singing tiie Jjoxol/3gy. At the public meeting after the soiree fco-nigfrt, g number of Auckland friends will give address, #$d jome Thames iriends will also speak.

In reply to questions, it was e^afced £n />£e iluKsi? on Friday evening":— That tjhe AgenN Uaneeui h%4 ,-#«-• amended that a number^ of copies of Kert.f siixkdb' V^ <?n the D 8 Country.ehould bo obta<nee',=r-Tha^ .Governmeat did nut deem it espaiifnt hitherto t>s join the Posfcttl Union,—That; *■ rangeaieots

are being made for the construction of an alternative telegraphic line between Auckland and the South, bo as to obivate the annoyance that frequently occurs through the intsrrup » tion of communication. That the appointment of an Under-Secretary for the Justice Department would be dealt with when the reorganisation of the Civil Service was completed.—The appointment of a minister of the native race to the Cabinet was under consideration of Government.

Speaking- of the causes which led to the Auckland Agricultural Show not being bo successful this year as previously, the Star says :—•' The committee havo adopted the short-sighted expedient of cutting down the prize money to the lowest possible limit. Thus the first prizes in the more important classes amount to only £1 each, or a si'ver medal, while second prizes are a half-sovereign or a bronze medal. This is paltry and niggardly in the extreme. Seeing that fie Association derives great emolument in the shape of entry fees, admission charges, and privileges, the least that can be expected is that it should offer ample encouragement to exhibitors. The exhibitors and the public combined constitute the Biiccesß of tha show, and if the Association are disposed to restrict their popularity by meting out with a penurious hand from a well-filled exchequer their prizemoney, then they must give place to some other generous body imbued with a more generous und p ogressive spirit.. With the single exception of sheep, of which there is an increase of some 50 exhibits, the entries all round are marked by a decided diminution in number. The miscellaneous exhibits £have dwindled down in one year from 180 to 80, the cattle have fallen in number from 116 to 70, and the display of New Zealand manufactures and produce has shrunk from 59 exhibits to 1."

A private tele^ratn has been received at Paeroa stating that the boundary of Ohinemuri Riding as a new County commences at Hikutaia creek. This virtually means that the prayer of Ohinemuri rfsidenta for separation from'the Thames County has been gran c?, but official confirmation will be required before this construction can be definitely taken ac the correct one.

A house occupied by Mr C 3-. Shorlock and family on the bank of the Kauaeranga river, at Puruwai, narrowly escaped being burnt down yesterday. "While the owners wero inside, a Bpark caught the Bhingles, which blazed up, and had not some neighbors and natives given the alarm the flames would soon have had a strong hold. As it was very little damage was done.

Owing to the unfavorable weather yestermorn, the Primitive Methodist camp meeting had to be held in the church. The afternoon service w&s an open air one, in Grey sire t, and in the evening the church wag again utilised. The speakers were Messrs Barley, Horsley, and Johnßon. A picnic to the Parawai racecourse to-day was attended by a considerable number.

The Waiorongomai Public Hall is to be opened this evening, when a soiree, concert, and ball will be held.

A speciali meeting of the Rifle Rangers is called for to-morrow evening, to consider a challenge from the Wairoa Rifles.

A Dunedin telegram says :—A determined attempt to wreck a train was made near Milton on Thursday night last. A piece of iron rail was-jammed hard between'the rail and the wood on a level crossing. A goods train, going slow, was the first to pass. Happily the engine did net leave the raila, but three waggons did. The police have the matter in hand.

At Parawai Gardens on Saturday afternoon a scratch cricket match between sides picked by Messrs Lough and Airey resulted in a win for the former by 13 runs, the scores being 73 and 60 respectively. Buchan 15 (for the winners) and Mills 23, not out (for the vanquished) were the highapt contributors.

A witty member from a goldfields district remarked the other day, says a contemporary : " Whenever I see a bill with the name of the Honorable Sir J. Vogel at the head of it, 1 know that I have struck gold, or else I am very near striking it. Tho color may not show on the surface, but it is somewhere about, and not far down either, and I am quite content to let the boss work the claim for me in his own way. AH I have to do i 8 to look on and vote straight, and when we e'ean up at the end of the session, I shall get my share of the pile with the rest."

The twelve hours' walking match in Auckland for £50 aside, between Stevenson and James Hendry, was finished late on Saturday nighf, Stevenson being defeated. Time record : 3endry 59 miles 1 lap, Stevenson 58 miles 3i laps. The men were only two minutes off the track during the match. Stevenson was backed heavily to win.

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