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Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5124, 19 June 1885, Page 2

The gold banked by the proprietor* of the Woodstock claim, Karangahake, yesterday afternoon was of very poor quality, being only worth £1 por ounce. This tends to show that Mr La Monte's statement that the district is full of silver, ii not without foundation.

A meeting of shareholders in the Dart G. M. Co. will be held in Auokland on the 23rd inab., to consider the finanoial position of the company.

At the Academy 'of Musio to-morrow evening, Mr Norton Fleming will appear in his character delineations. He is well spoken of by the Australian Press, and judging by the credit given him by critics elsewhere, his visit should be a most successful one.

It will be remembered that some time ago a petition was signed by a number of Te A rob a householders and forwarded to Wellington, asking that tha district be converted into a borough. The Government have decided not to accede to the reqnest.

Sx the e.B. Rototnaharm this afternoon the Bank of New Zealand shipped for Auckland 49750zs 18dwts.

Mb K. B. McGbegob will sell, at the Academy of Musio to-morrow, a large quant ty of drapery, &c, salvage from Messrs Owen and Graham's late fire.

As last night's meeting of the Borough Council it was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Cr Wood, seconded by Cr Reid? that a letter of condolence be lent to the widow of the late Mr John Sheehan, M.H.R., expressive of the Council's sympathy with her in her sad bereavement. Cr Wood referred [in feeling terms to the deceased gentleman, and to his long identification with this district.

Thbbe was a large attendance at the meeting of the St. George's Band of Hope, held last evening, the President (Rev. F. G. Evans) occupying the chair. Mr West delivered one of Gougb's temperance lectures, and a number of songs and recitations were given by the juvenile members of the Band. An enjoyable evening was ipent. The names of 34 new members were added to the roll.

A nooiMA.il match will be played on the Waio-Karaka Flat tomorrow afternoon between tbe BTauraki and Union Clubs. The following are the [names of tbe players :-- Hauraki: Murray, Aperabama, Watene (3), Ripa, Paki, Anderson, Mokena, Netane, Mawbi, Heremia, Rota, |Matahau, Waka; emergencies, Nabe and Mokura. Union: W. Bucban (Capt.)i J. Buchan, Douglas, Allen, McGregor, Harris, Ladner, Buckland, Mi.xwell, McCollum, Sullivan, BTindman, Thompson, Greenville, Beckman, Bates; emergencies, R. Waite, McNeice. Play will commence at half-past 2 o'clock.

Ce3 McQowan (Chairman), I)anby, HeAndrew, Reid, Renebaw, and Wood, were present at the ordinary meeting of the Borough Council held last night. There was do business of importance transacted. An application made |by the butchers in the Borough that their water rates be remitted, as the ordinary rates levied were heavy enough to pay f r the water used by their—no slaughtering being permitted in the Borough —was referred to the Water Supply Committee. A letter received from the New Zealand Commissioner of the Colonial-Indian Exhibition,* sating for the Council's co»operation towards its success, was referred to the New Zealand Exhibition Committee. An application made by Mr J. A. Miller, to be placed on the Burgess roll of tbe South Ward, owing to his change of residence, was complied with. On the reception of the report of the Works Committee re the Rocky Point road, it was resolved that the Mayor be requested to endeavor to obtain from Government a subsidy to the extent of two thirds of the whole amount (£300) stated to be necessary to permanently improve the road ; temporary repairs had been effected by filling in boles in the road between the Tararu cemetery and Kates'. Ihe Borough Relieving Officer was authorised to continue supplying distressed persons in the County with ration's On the motion of Or Wood, seconded by Cr Reid, it was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent by the Council to Mrs J. Sheeban on account of the death of her late bußband. The Town Clerk was authorised to communicate with the Crown Landa Board regarding Waste Lands between the Borough and Tapu. Mr F. Simpson wrote, asking for work; he had worked seven years for (he Council, and had lost his eyesight whiltt in their employ. Referred to the Works Committee with power to act. A notice was received from the Treasury that £53 16s Id had been eevt to the credit of the Borough Fund Account. The County Clerk wrote that the application for a grant to the funds of the Public Library had been referred to the Finance Committee of the County Council, and that be would again communicate wi'h the Conncil. The meeting then rose.

Fibis, although they cause considerable los- at times to the owners of property as well is the Insurance Companies, are not altogether unmixed evils. For inßtar.ce, the late fire at Messrs Owen and Graham's, in Auckland, has been the cause of immense stocks of drapery, clothing, and soft goods of erery description being placed before the public for immediate sale, and that top at prices far below ordinary wholesale rates. Our towns* man, Mr <Tas. Marshall, through bur columns brings prominently before the public tho fact that be has eucceeded in obtaining from the insurance companies concerned a considerable portion of Me'srs Owen and Graham'e stock, none of which is more than slightly damaged by water or smoke, and that he will offer same at his Albert street premises early in tie coming week.

At » meeting of tbe members of the Thames Banger Volunteers, held last night, it was decided to form a football club in connection with the company, to be called " The Rifls Bangers Football Club," and the following were appointed officers: — Captain, A. Kenrick ; Vice-Captain, G. Clark j Secretary, P. McGregor.

Three handsome boxes of New Z aland woods hare been prepared for Mr Vincent Fyke. Thf y are lined with satin, and in each box is a copy of "The Old Flag" printed on satin in gold. They are intended for presentation, one each to the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of Edinburgh.

De Voit Ha AST met the Committee of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce yesterday to discuss the question of the exhibition of pro* duce at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition to be held in London. A committee was appointed to classify the exhibits, and to confer with the Manufacturer's Association.

A TBIAI/ trip has been made orer 17 miles of the Wellington-Mans watu Railway Company's line. Approbation was exprefsad at the easy gradients, and also of tho engineering skill manifested in the construction of the line. It. will, however, be some time before ■ny portion of the line is open for traffic

Tub Dunedin Manufacturer*' Association has adopted a circular and also t legraphed to the Premier their objection to the proposed amendments in the Factories Act to limit the hours of lads to eight hours per day.

The wrestling match between G. Graham 1 of San Francisco, and J. Beaney, of Dunedin, has been arranged, and the contest will come off in the Theatre Royal Auoklund, on Saturday, on 27th inst, for stakes of £30 a-side, the winner to take the proceeds of the house. The deposit of £15, and the final will be made en 26th *in»t. The »style of wrestling will be two falls of oatch-as-each-can, and one in Cumberland stye. It may be men* turned that Beany is three etono heavier than Graham.

It is estimated that in the course of teu months the water supply of Melbourne will be increased by 4,000,000 gallons a day by bringing in the waters of the Silver Creek.

Thk Christcburch branch of the Sooiety for the prevention of cruelty to animals hare decided to hold a children's Pet Show for the exhibition of all sorts of animals.

Tug Belfast Freezing Company Christchurch, are making additions to their works, which will be completed about the end of November, and oomprise storage accomddation for 5000 more sleep. The killing and freezing capacity of the works will be raised from 245 sheep per diem to 650.

The New Zealand Shipping Company are advised ti.afc the Aorangi arrived at Hobarfc from Plymouth at 7 a.m. yesterday, all well, and tailed at 8 p.m. for Auckland, calling off Port Chalmers to land her mails,

At a meeting of the Board of Fducation, Christchuroh, yesterday, it was resolred not to adopt a suggestion from the headmaster of Christ's College to open the Government eoholarthips to others than pupils of State schools. -

Ax the Wellington Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday judgment was given in a case of some importance to publicans. The proprietor of the Oxford Hotel was charged with Sunday trading, and tbe witnesses swore they bad been invited to drink with the barman. For the defence it was contended there bad been no eviednce to ahow that there bad been aiiy illegal sale. Tbe barman had the right to consume tbe liquor himself on Sunday, and therefore he had a right to treat bis friends. The Magistrate failed to see the force of the arguments, and convicted the defendant, but said he hoped the case would go before an Appeal Court, as the decision of a higher Court was much wanted on this and other kindred points. Probably an appeal will be lodged.

A meeting of Hokitika policy-holders in tbe Government Insurance Assocation was held yesterday evening, vinen the following resolution was passed:—"That in the opinion of of this meeting tbe proposal to establish Local Government Boards in connection with the Government Insurance Association, is totally unnecessary, and if carried out, will greatly increase the cost of the Association, without resulting in any corresponding benefits to tbe policy-holders. Of those present, only three voted against the resolution.

The main hall of the Wellington Exhibition building is completed, and space for exhibitors is being marked off.