The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5050, 20 March 1885, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885.

Thk purchase of Te Kapua block, at the head of the Karalca Creek, by the Borough Council, was to have been completed by the, Wavden to-day. The deed of conveyance had been prepared^ for signature by the nine natives interested in the land. Mr j. Blain acted on behalf of the purchasers in the transaction. The' Warden this morning received a telegram to this effect that the delay caused in concluding this'business arose from some neglect in the Native Department. It happens that a minor is one of those entitled to an interest in the land, and this entails securing the- signature of his trustees. The Warden received the natives this afteruoou, and cm the request being made that they should produce their titles, it was discovered that, although jtjvesal drown grants hftdjbten itsued in reipetrt to,portions of the

land, Boiiio of them were not forthcoming; whethor they had been hypothecated or not was not explained. Believing that the grants are in the Auckland 'office, Mr Kenrick telegraphed concerning them late this afternoon, and expected to be able to complete the transaction shortly after receiving a reply.

We are pleased to learn that active Btep3 are being taken to giro Lieut. Lucas and the other Thames representatives a suitable reception on their return here on Tuesday next, a meeting of Volunteers and others who take an interest in the matter being convened for tins evening. As the winning of tho Belt lby Lucas reflects credit on the whole district, we expect to see the general public well represented to-night. Gunner Parslow intends to come down with our men, and we are sure all local volunteers will unite in giving a hearty welcome to their old comrade. Tha party will arrive in Auckland, on Monday, and arrangements are being made to give them a suitable reception there.

The programme of pieces which Remenyi will play at the Academy of -Music to-morrow night appears in this issue, and all lovers of music should fcofc mies the performance. Of his own compositionß Reoienyi will play a fantasia on " The Hugenots," and his famous introduction and improvisation on " The Carnival of Venice," while the remainder of the programme includes " AuJH Robin Gray," " Annie Laurie," " Charlie is my darling,'' " The Campbells are coming," " The Last Bose of Summer," and the soul stirring " Marseillaise." Scotchmen, with their proverbial donnishness, are peculiarly susceptible to the attractions of. their own bull fids, and if the playing of the four melodies mentioned, by such a master ai Eemenyi, does not draw nearly every " Scottie " on the .Thames to the Academy ' to-morrow evening we ■ are much mistaken, while " The Last Rose of Summer, the" Marseillaise," and Kemenyi's own compositions, will appeal to all in whom a spark of the "heaven-born fire " exista. Wo therefore expect to see a crowded house, despite the fact that tho evening is an inconvenient one for business people.

The funeral of the lnte Geo. Dickson was to have taken place this afternoon, but it has been postponed till two o'clock tb morrow to give his brother time to arrive from the Waikato.

The tender of Mr Dickey, of Paeroa, has been accepted for conveying the machinery of the new Waiorongoiaai battery to the machine site. '

A MAN named Geo. Charnock was admitted to the Hoipital thiß afternoon, suffering from injuries inflicted by a falling tree striking him on the back a day or two ago, while he was working at Otunui. He is not believed to be seriously hurt. A boy named Martin Hodge, who accidentally ran a shoemaker's knife into his thigh on is also an inmate of the accident ward at present.

In the Warden's Court this afternoon the Mining Inspector proceeded against D. G. Farmer for £2 due for rent for a residence site at Owharoa. Judgment was recorded for the amount claimed and costs, £L sb.

The prizes won at the recent atheletic meeting at Farawai were paid over last night, the ■following being the chief ' winners:—J. Faterson, £4 and Cup; H. Gordon, £5 ; McLean, £5; J. D. Steedman, £4 10s; J. Greenville, £4; F. Herbert, £4; J. H. Steedman, £3 ; Kopu, £2 ; Godkin, Thorburn, and Fake, £1 each.

Thk Ist Eleven of the Thames 0. C. are to meet the Wsverley C. C. at Parawai to-mor-row afternoon. Play is to commence at 2 p.m The teams will b» as follows:■— Thames : Olark (Capt.), Smith, Efrginton, Pearce, Airey, Aitken, Harrison, Buehun, Newman, Maddern, and Lough. Wayerley : Martin (Oapt.), Buckland, Morgan, MoLaughlin, Ladner, Harrison,. oerraty, O'Brien, Harris, Q-ribble, Adlain, and Thompson.

The gold fever has now, it seems, extended to the Maoris, for we hear on very good authority that the natives in tho Tuhua country have engaged the services of a Mr Pa'terson to prospect the interior, especially the Tuhua country. Mr Paterson left a day or two ago for the Upper Mokau, and is under engagement to Wahanui's broth er. The Government, it is'Baid, were written to by the natives so as to smooth away any possible difficulties. —Taranaki Herald.

Mb G. Fbasee writes to tho Auckland Harbor Boards—■" Having in contemplation the running of the s.s. Triumph at an early date, I intend fitting her up for carrying passengers and horses, which will necessitate my employing a number of tradesmen and berthing her at the Railway Wharf. I would respectfully ask you to deal with me as liberally as you can."

The following aro the amended conditions respecting rewards for the discovery of new goldfields in New Zealand: —(1) The maximum sum offered as a reward for any proved discovery of a new goldfield in accordance with conditions is £500, but' if the total sum claimed as rewards in any one year exceeds the Parliamentary vote (£2500), the amount available will only be divided equally. (2) Newly discovered goldfields, if 1 in alluvial ground, mußt not be situated less than ten miles from the alluvial gold workings, or if quartz, not lees than five miles from the quartz mines. (3) No grant, will be paid upon any application until it shall have been proved that not less than 20,0000zs of gold have . bsen extracted from the new goldfield within two yeara from the registration of the. discovery if in alluvial workings, and, if in quartz workings, proof of a similar yield'from'thhf source' within three years from such registration will bo required. (4) Any person discovering new gold workings, and being desirous of obtaining a reward, shall immediately forward a written report of such discovery, with full particulars, to the Warden or Resident Magistrate of the district within such discovery,shall he situated. (5) No prospecting will be allowed upon native land ■without the approval in writing of the Native Minister, or someone appointed by" him in that behalf. Prospectors going uyon native land without the consent of the owners are liable to penalties imposed by the Act relating to goldftelds, and will forfeit all claim to a reward.

A Tatoo telegram of Wednesday says :• — Yesterday a severe accident happened, to three of,the A.O. who are constructing the Taupb-Wangsnui Road by a fall of earth, ode of whom is nob expected to live. Another has got his leg broken, and tho third ia much bruised. Thirty-two of the Constabulary here have been ordered to Wellington to learn big gun drill., v

A SBHUtEMAir who has recently returned from Te Aroha Baths, where be hud gone to get relief from rheumatism, speaks highly of them. He regards them as the baths of the future, and feels confident that they will continue to attract large numbers of visitors. In order to meet the increasing demands of the travelling public for accommodation, one speculator is ebout to build a largo family boteTnear ths butbi.-^Herijid.

A meeting of shareholders in the Blanche Liconßed Holding, Waiofcahi Greet, was held on Wednesday aftornoon at the office of Mr R. McDonald Scott, Auckland, when a company was formed to be registered under the Mining Companies Aot, 1872, under the name of, the Blanche. ,Gold Mining Company, Limited, with a nominal capital of £20.000, in 50,000 scrip shares of 10s each, nil paid-up. Mr Q-. W, Binney presided at the meeting. Rules of management were made, as also the following appointments, namely : Messrs G. W. Binney, W. Fraser, M. Niccol, W.Sloane, and Gk Dunnetty to be directors, Mr R. McDonald Scott to be manager, and Mr J. Waymouth, auditor. The fifty original shareholders from the above will have 1000 Borip each allotted to them. The claim was for* merly palled the Shamrock, and at that time was well known for its gold yields. It is peg and peg with the Moanatairi Extended and Lord Woleeley claims. «

The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce yesterday carried a resolution urging the appointment of shorthand reporters in Court.

At the annual meeting in Dunedin yester« day of the New Zealand Drug Company, a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent per annum was agreed to. and £8396 18s 8d carried forward. If; was resolved to open a branch in Sydney, from which quarter keen competition has recently sprung up.

A deputation waited oti Sir Julius Vogelin Christchurch yesterday to urge the necessity for the establishment of a special aßylumn for inebriates. Sir Julius Vogel said that at pre. sent the Government could not find any more charitable institutions, but no doubt the new Charitable Aid Act would make provision for giving power to local authority to establish the institution referred to.

A telegram forwarded by Capt. Helander of the s.s. Thomas Russell, wrecked on Oreti Point last Saturday slates that the vessel, which previously had been upright in the rock had taken a heavy list to starboard, that the sea was making clean breaches over- her, and that almost all the houses and gear on deck had beeo washed away. Her cargo was stated to be on the beach, but whether is was washed ashore is not explained. There appears now to be not the slightest prospect of saving the vessel, which is expected to speedily become a total wreck. •

The annual four oar outriggod race between the Star Boating Club of Wellington, and the Union Bating Club, Christchurch, took place yesterday afternoon, Christchurch winning easily by three lengths.

The notorious " Dr." Wyman Bodgera was sentenced to one year's imprisonment at Mongonui on charges of larceny.. Through his misrepresentations he had been a few days previous the guesf. of the Magistrate.

Dfeistg tho past week (says tho Ago of a recent date) an extraordinary number of suicides have taken place jn Melbourne and suburbs, the cauße of which is difficult to assign. The list of unsuccessful attempts by jumping into the Yarra includes two married women from Bichmond and one single girl; three men whose names are unknown drowned themselves in the Yarra; two young-unmarried men shot, themselves through the head, one of them dying and the other recovering; two men cut their throats with razors ; one married young man took poison ; and one committed suicide on the railway.