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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4977, 22 December 1884, Page 2

To those interested in the merging of the Parawai Ward in the South Ward of the Borough, it will he worthy of attention to note the fact that the late Parawai Councillors have taken advice from Auckland counsel, which, we are informed, is to the effect that the Parawai Councillors were entitled to vote on the resolution merging the Ward, and virtually allowing the three representatives to have votes in the Council till the Ward is properly merged. From what we can learn (the written opinion not being shown to us) the Auckland counsel's opinion is that the Parawai Ward does not exist.

Thh Secretary of the Goldfields' Depart, ment has written to the Warden informing him that the low level prospecting works of the Queen of Beauty and Caledonian Low Level Companies will beJ'subsidised to the extent of £150 each. It is gratifying to find that Government is at last recognising the claims of the field for assistance in prospeo • ing, and we hopa the amount mentioned will prove the forirunner;of similar, though more substantial, grants. We would retr md those of our readers who are on pleasure bent, of the dance in Tararu School this evening ; the prices of admission are stated in another column.

The many friends of Mr D. Pitketh'ey will be pleased to learn that he is recovering the sight of the eye injured a week ago, and can now recognise persons known to him by the aid of the injured optic. Detctive Dooian returned to town on Baturday evening from bis search at Pariri for the supposed lunatic, and reports that t l o man seen by the two coach-drivers was a settler in search of a missing cow, and who* being somewhat en, deshabille, naturally sought the retirement of the scrub on the coaoh opproacbing. The Bine Rangers will parade at, the Drill Kail, Shortland, at 6.30 this evening.

Maby of our readers will learn with regret of the death of Mr John Handel Grigg, son of Mr J. Grigg, of Pollen street, which took place at the Hospital yesterday. Deceased was 8n old Thameeite, haring arrived here in 1868 with his father. He was educated ah the old Thames School, under Mr 0. A. Robertson, and afterwards was a telegraphist at Cambridge, Waikafco. While there, about four years ego, his health broke down, and he has been a continual sufferer since. He came to the Thames about a week ago in a very weak state, and entered the Hospital, where every attention was paid to him, but wit Lout avail. L. J. BI&NAMi Esq., J.P. occupied the Bench in the Police Court this morning, and ordered five shillings and costs to be puid by one who Imd been drinking not wisely, but too well. The fine was paid. At Eden Creek, in Maniototo County, Otago, on Friday night, a rabbitler named Jas. Galloway, a single man, fell from his horse and has since died in Naseby Hospital; he waß Well connected, but addicted to drink.

Sevebai members of the team intending to represent the G-rahamstown Fire Brigade 'n the competition about to take place down South, turned out for a practice this afternoon j some of the movements were quickly and fairly accurately gone through, and we would urge regular practice during the short time between now and the competition. A meeting of the Borough Council was held at noon to-day. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Crs Bawden, McG-owan, Renshaw, and Wood. The only business to be transactod was the election of representatives of the Borough to the High School Board of Governors in lieu of Crs McG-owan and Wihon and Mr J. H. Smith, who retired by effluxion of time, and were eligible for reelection. On the motion of Or Bawden, seconded by Cr Wood, the three retiring Governors were re-appointed, Messbs Price Broa', little 88. Despatch has just been re-painted, and now looks quite trim, and ready for any work. A TEiiEGEAM received here this morning conveys the welcome intelligence to New Prince Imperial shareholJers that the company has declared a dividend of 2s 6d per share, payable on Mondiy, the 29th iast. This will disburse £2250, waking a total of £16,^50, or 18s 6d per share, distributed during the year. The programme of athletic Bports to take place at Ttiraru on New Years' day, with the prizes for each event, will be found in another column. The mile handicap prize is £5. which should evoke a good contest.

The annual meeting of shareholders in the Cambria Gold Mining Company was held on Saturday (says the Star), Mr C. Alexand r presiding. The directors' and mine manager's reports and balance sheet were read and approved. The retiring directors and auditor (Mr Menzioß) were re-elected. From the balance sheet, it appeared that there was a caeh balance of £711 143 Id to the company's credit. The meeting, which was weU attended, concluded with votes of thanks to the directors and legal manager. The Ministerial circular of the Ist December prohibiting Civil Servants attending meetings of trading companies in which they may be shareholders, has been withdrawn, other regulations being proposed. The Waverley Cricket Club Bent an eleven to battle with the second eleven of the T.C.C. on the Waio Karaka Flat on Saturday lust. .The game was interrupted by the raiD. The Thames men were all disposed of for 26 runs, Morgan being credited with six of their wickets, and Kitchen with two; two men were;, run out. The Waverly men went in when play was terminated, had lost seven wickets for 50 run?.

Some nice specimens, obtained on Saturday from the rise above the low level, were on view at Fraler Bros', window to-day. The company will clean up either to-morrow or Wednesday, and will not crush again till the alterations to the mill have been completed, which will be early in the year. An Auckland merchant, who was desirous of opening up a trade with the Bilver mineß at Siverton, in New South Wales, via Adelaide, recently got the following reply to his enquiries, from a gentleman at Adelaide:—" Communication between Adelaide andSilvertonis by train to Terowie, thence by coach to Silver ton ; time, two days j cost, about £6 10s. I have iust interviewed a capitalist from Silverton, who gives anything but an encouraging ri porf. He says none of the mines are in reality pajing, all being worked at the expense of the shareholdres, although some by purchase have commanded considerable sums. The usual rate of wages (say, 8s per diem) rules the market for miners' services. One bank has started business iv the placa, but extends very poor accomodation to the residents, not more than 25 per cent, on products of work. Hotels number about six, in addition to the usual mushroom grog-shops and saloons (skittle and billiard). House roomis very poor and scanty, every and any place being made available to meet the natural requirements. In conclusion, I oannot recomend you to enter upon yonr proposed venture, either in supplying communication from New Zealaud or timber. I thoroughly believe that Bilverton will eventually be a prosperous little township, but at present everything is in its infancy; high prices rule the roast, and men and money are at a discount.