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Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5028, 23 February 1885, Page 2

The ni^n*^c ,*f the Cambria min?> telegraphed thia m.n-uiqg »s follows:—" 40lbs •peoioicns U jju iatermediitte level, —JJ. "W^.

Thb Naval Artillery are called togottiei 1 lor drill at their hall at 7.30 o'clock this evening. It is with regret wo record tbo daatb of Mr John MoLoughlin, son of Mr Andr w McLoughlio, the Bad event occuring at his parents' residence, Moanatairi Creek, late la<-t night. Tbo young man was well known ( having worked hero for aomo years, and his voice will be missed at many a concert, he having always been willing to lend his aid. The family are very old Thames residents, Mr Mclaughlin having boon here since tho first, of the field. Tho deceased was only 20 yearn of age, and leaves a large circle of friends His death wm indirectly, we understand, •^used by a sunstroke 6ust.ainod at Ohriitma * time, and which prepared the way for » npecics of favor. Ho whs a member of tho Naval Artillery band, and will be nccorded a military funeral.

Thb Thatne; Cricket Club played a mutch on Saturday nt Parawai against an eleven §t?nt by the Turua Club. Tho Thames ruen in their first inning* scored tho very respectable total of 174 runs, the chief contributors being—Airey (69, not out), Egginton (37), md Aitken (13); the extras numbered 21. Turua 1 in its fir at innings ran up 63, the largest scores being credited to H. N. Bagnall (16) and West on (12). The visitors followed the local team f)r their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn they had lost five wickets for 35 rans. For the Thames team Egginton bowled remarkably well, taking three wiokots for one run ; and Fearce, Harrison, and Smith trundled very creditably, helping materially in the match. The bowling of Nicholson for Turua was remarkably good, and Hartley was of service to his team in the same department, while Weston's wicket-keeping w<ts a feature in tho innings. On Saturday next tho Thomes Club will play a match* with the Holland Club (Auckland). — A match, Waverly v. Union Jack, vat ployed on the Waio-Eamka Flat, resulting in an easy win for tho former club by nine wickets. Tho Union Jacks went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 21 runs, 7 wickets falling to tho credit of C. Morpan. Tho Waverly men then faced the bowling, and made 53, Martin's score being 38 (not out), and Garraty's 9. J. (iribble's bowling wbs most effective The Union Jaoko then went in for their second innings, in which they were more Succeae ful, ib closing for a total of 43 (Brandt being highest with 10). The Waverly, requiring 12 to win, sent Martin and Murpby to the wickets, the requisite number being made with the loss of the former's wicket.

A iiBTTEB during the ,paafc day or two from a member of the crew of the Wild Duck, states that the vessel is skill at Cooktown. Wo mention is made of any of the patty being in iH-be&lth, »o no doutit Mr Chas.: Lawlor has thoroughly recovered from th« wounda recaive<i,on the JTbw Guinea coast. Judging by the tone of the misgive, tihe cruise does not so far appear to have been » very successful one from a, monetary point of view. .;'.-.,'■ ■■■'■■ l'- '. ■ ' :i •■• .';

The Shortland Sawmill ceased operations! 0jn; ; Saturday afternoon, after being' in -full work for the,past two f'years. The supply c>f logs is praotically, exhausted, there only re^ maining some eight >or ten very long opes on hand. The various creeks have been carefully "trimmed "ready for a fresh, and as we bavo had such a long spell of dry weather, 1 when the rain comes it is likely to be heavy. •■

Thb match between the two Naval Artillery gun's crews was firod at tbe rifle range on> Saturday Qfternoorij for a spscial prize pre. sented by Capt. Wild,man, and resulted in a victory for Cameron's crew by 19 points* There were nine men a>side, and the ranges were. 200, 300, and 500 yards, seven shots as each. Tbe total Bcores were:—puinerdn'e crew, 506 points j-, Bond's crew, 487. points. .

James Cijabkk, of TeAroha, is being prosecuted by the Official Assignee for fraudulent baakruptav on accoisnt of his having concealed some'of his goods. The case will be heard at. the Thames on, Friday next.

IfIKK applications have been received; for the position of head teacher to the Waiotahi school; and they have been referred- by the Board of Education to the school committee, who will hold a meeting on Thursday to connidor them, " ■'"': ;,' ;

Trndbes for the erection of the ¥xhibition Buildings (caya "a Wellington telegram of Saturday) aro to bo icalled for immediately. The applioatibns for spaco for the general eihibjti,oa are .required to be scut in to the local committees this day week.

Hbavi rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, was experiencod''.south- of Port Chalmers yesterday afternoon. .

i The barque Mary Ann Anni«on in a total wreck, at the Kaipara Headn. .'The Joreimast 1 atid, t.he main-fcnftst; are tlirough her botrom. Oaptdin Clayton, ''; Nautical Assessor was to proceed tc-day to survey her on behalf of the iosurance companies.■•■» The crew are all eafo;

The twelve-lionre' 1 walking match between Scott (of Duhedin) and Hancock (of JBcg-)iiL-j) .wrb contested at-Dunedin on Bnt,urd».y. Before :four hours were over Hancock :wns begionin i to fag, and Scott, coon doprivod him of iho lead. At four o'clock fchpy were• level,, and at^eighto'clock Scott had a load of about; 150 yards, which be increased to half a iciio before nine o'clook. Very shortly after tbit>, Fl«ncock gave in ctltogebher, and left the truck with 59 miles 14 laps: to his credit. Sco(,& walked the titna out, nhowing a' good deal of enthusiftstn, and covered 68 miles 14 laps. It is believed to have been a thoroughly genuine contest.' ■■'<■•. -. !'• ;■' ■ "'/,■..';; ■ : \ -.._■. , Thb foliowing feea are now charged for tbe use of the ,To Arolia baths :—No. ; -l and 2 b»ths : Onebatb, 6d ; ISo. 3 Bifch • One bath, le; Time allowed' for one bath: Lsiciiee, 45 minutes ; geiitlemin, 30 minutes. -

AxTWpob, charged with Blabbing W. .Ca;.r< on the Greeustone Barton estate, in Ihe Bile.iocw aistrict.,■■■last Moiiday, was dismissed afc tbb Lbeaton Mftgiafcrafeeß Court on Fridar, as it was proved he was acting in what he thought to bo golf-defehcei having mistaken Oarr for another-man. who had a grudge against him. Oaj?B is recovering from hie injuries.

Tbndess are called up to Thursday next for sinking this Lord Wo'.seley shaft 50 feet. MAEVMIpTTS BiBftAlNS in Miliaery. and ODiiipery, and ia large lot of Clothing atone. thii'd its: value is now Selling at J. MabSHALL'S, Alberti street.—The Pollen : street Branch is- taken bver'by Mr G. Boos (late 'Manager)'.^'.■';.■'.'\'-~: -Us ./.j -'. ;'. •■.-. ,■■'-■.' ',;'-■.