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Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5198, 14 September 1885, Page 2

BuatNESi at Me Corner was very dull id-day and no share-list was issued tbis afternoon. Ah interesting sermon upon the historical •videnee in favor of the reality of the life of Christ was delivered by the Rev. F. G. Brans at St. George's Ohuroh last evening. The rev. gentleman took hie text from the 27th eh. of St. Matthew, 22nd terse—" What'sb'all I f'o then Jesus which is called Christ ?" He said we should give our time to answering the words of the text, because the answering of this question affected our eternity and future welfare. In speaking of the historical evidence in favor of the life of Christ, he said that even infidels admitted that at the begin* ning of the third century the four Gospels were in existence, and that the Christians were at that time an organised body. He quoted from both Christian and Pagan authors to show that the Gospels related to a man, and that they were written at a'much earlier date. He maintained that the writings of many of the ancient historians, extracts from which he quoted, proved that the ages and dates corresponded with fellow-workers with the Apostles, and said the existence of Christianity from the second century back to the apostoiio days could be definitely traced. In the course of his addrets the rev. gentleman referred to the number of blasphemous tracts which were being distributed in Auckland, and said that though it was sought to take away Christ, nothing better could be given in returnnothing that would tend to elevate the mind of a person while he lived, and soothe him in his dying hours.

A PAi-rtJL accident happened yesterday to • woman named Mary Scanlan, who resides with her two sons near the Tararu School. It appears that she was left alone during the early part of the day, and on her sons returning home in the afternoon they found their mother in bed, and badly burned about the shoulders and breast. It is thought that she must have been reading near the fire and fallen asleep, when a spark from the fire ignited her c'otbing, which must have burned some time before awakening her. She was at once conveyed to the Hospital in a oab> where her injuries were epromptly attended to' audshe is how doing as well as can be expected.

A public meeting of tbe residents of the district is abont to bo called by imitation, in order to giro an expression of opinion as to Mr Kenrick's usefulness amongst us, and the desirableness of retaining his services in the district.

. A tootb M.L match was played on the WaioKaraka flat on Saturday last between a fifteen of the Miuera Football club and a team selected from A'l-comers by Murray. The game was well and spiritedly contested, and resulted in a f iotory for tbe Miners by four points, the result of a goal very cleverly kicked by Allen, as against two points placed to the credit of tbe All-comers by a touch down secured by O'Sullivan—no gonl resulted from the try.

The polling in connection with the carrying out of the High Level Water Race scheme will take plaoe to-morrow at the residence of Mr H. Olinker, Waiotahi Greek ; the County Shed, Moanatairi Creek, near Grahams* town ; and at Mrs Wood's residence, Karaka Creek, Short land. We would strongly urge the ratepayers in the special rating district to look into this scheme, see for themselves the advantages attached to its completion, and not be carried away by statements made or inducements offered by people who have no interest or welfare (n the work proposed. It is a very simple matter to I •rase the facts and figures collected in connection with the project, and form a correct estimate of i's valas. Mb Jab. Bbotoi X>bb, who was recently in jured by falling down the Prince Imperiaj ahaft, is making very satisfactory progress to; wards recovery, and is now able to leave the .Hospital in «v invalid's ohair. Mr S. Hancook, who was injured while working on the Tapu road, is also sufficiently recovered to leave tho Hospital during the daytime ; and Messrs T. B. Bh»w and Walter Davys are also progressing satisfactorily. Thk Artillery Baud left Auckland on Saturday for Wellington for the purpose of taking part in the baud contest in connection Witfe the Wellington ExbibHuu.

These was a good house in the Academy of Music on Saturday evening, when the last exhibition of tbe season was given by Fro* fessor Brookes' Panorama. The Soudan War was shown, and in addition English, Irish, Scotch, Italian, French, and New Zealand scenery, all of which met with the full appreciation of the audience. There was a liberal distribution of gifts, the chief of which was a horse, which fell to Mr Dujgan. Professor Brookes secured a round of well deserved applause when he announced his intention of presenting a dozen draught boards to the local library. The company proceed to Paeroa to* morrow, where they open for a short season on Wednesday night, and should sufficient inducement offer they will appear here again on Saturday next. We desire to remind our readers of the address announced to be deliverod tbis evening in the Academy of Muiic by Mr James Maokay, in the course of which he promises to trace the origin of the Maori race to the early ogee, and to illustrate the history of the Thames. The delivery will be of considerable interest, and there U almost certain to be a crammed house. The Thames Cricket Olub held its annual .meeting in McLiver's rooms on Saturday even* ing. Mr W. S. Styak occupied the chair. The statement of receipts and expenditure showed the former to be £32 Us 6d, and the latter £31 15> sd, lea-iug tbe Club 16s Id in credit* The following officers were elected for tbe ensuing year. President, Mr L< Ehrenfried ; Yiee-President, Mr T. L. Murray; Captain, Mr Q. W. Clark ; Treasurer, Mr O'Sullivan ; Secretary, Mr C. J. Christy; Committee: W. Buohan, W. 8. Styak, and J. Pearco; Auditors, Messrs W. Airey and T. Aitken. The fi -st mrtch of the season will be played on next Saturday fort* night on th? Waio-K*raka flat.

A PBfVATB in the New South Wales contingent says: —" Much amusement was created aTonest our fellows upon our first landing in Suaktm by the suprise our appearance created amongst many of the Imperial troops, some of whom were heard to exclaim, " Way, those are all Englishmen!" It was even reported that an officer, said " What remarkably good Englith thoth felloth sthpeak."

Thr Te Arohi News says :-—Prospeoting for silver ore and testing of small parcels of stone by every conceivable proems, is all the rage j tint now. Pegging out, too, has been also carried on to a considerable ozten;, some six or seven new claims having been paggad out daring the week, and several parties are contemplating a further more in that direction. Most of the claims thia week have been marked out in the vicinity of the Tui Greek at the rear of Mr Pavitt's house, and here also a valuable water right has been pegged out and applied for. A number of samples have been despatched for assay to Thames and elsewhere, the results from which, will be eagerly looked for.

Mb Obmond writing to a friend in Napier, gives the following reasons for not moving a vote of Want of confidence : "The difficulty is how to arrange the formation of any stable Government to succeed them. I hare looked at it from all points of view, and can see nothing definite or satisfactory, and the circumstances of the colony are so desperately bad that nothing but a really strong Government can Jjope to do any good." This little extract shows the weakness and lack of statesmanship of Mr Ormoad. What he says is, in other words, " The present Government is so bad that the colony is being driven by them to ruin, vi the same time there is no help for it."— Watchman.

Colonel Lton cenauroi the Auckland Coastguards on Friday night for their oonduot in the train while reluming from Ohuroh parade at Onehunga last Sund»y. He said they had not only committed a breach of discipline, but; had damaged themselves as soldiers while in uniform. While the *as inspector wwj inspecting the meter at the United Methodist Free Church, Auckland, on Snturday, with a match, to discover a leuk, the gas exploded, setting fire to the building. The Brigade suppressed the fire. The damage amounted to £10. The Executive Committee of the Wellington Exhibition have deoided to accept the offer of Mr Te Ao, M.H.R., to provide 20 Maori girls from Otaki, who will give three entertainments, consisting of dancing, singing, etc.

The library of the Assembly, Wellington, had a narrow escape from being burnt a few evenings ago. Mr Beetham, in bringing up the report of the Joint Houie Committee on Friday said but for the fact of Sir F. Whitaker having been in one of the library room?, there would have been a conflagration. A mantelpieco caught fire, and the building is altogether of wood. For sinking spells, fit*, dizziness, palpitation and iow spirits, rely on Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Notioe " Bough ok Cobkb."—Ask for Wells 11 Bough on Corns." Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions.— Kempthorne Prosser and Co., Agents, Auckland.