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The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1888.

Somh doubt; having been expressed as to the correctness of the statement made by u 8 regarding the three pupils of the Thames High School, who wo said bad paned the reoent University Junior Scholarships examination with honors, we mfty state that at 4be matriculation examination there are two seti of papwf, one of which is much easier than the other, &»d ia some the papers are different altogether. 'Shout who gain the highest number of marts in the dijp' cult set of papers obtain scholarships worth £49 per an*un>. The other competitors for Junior scholarships, who obtain more than 1500 of the maximum marks ar# arranged in the order of merit, and aye said to hare passed |the matriculation examination with honors. The three candidates from the Thames High School—Miss Annie Murray, Jobn E. Hansen, and Samuel A. Hetherington took the difficult set of paper?, and having meceiefully passed the esatnination, thftr

names are published in the list in ordee of merit. Tue ordinary matriculation papers are much simpler, though some years ago they wore considered very difficult. The namea of those who pasa this easier examination ara not arranged in order of merit, but in alphabetical order.

We would remind our readers that on Friday evening next, tbe 3rd prox., the entertainment to be given in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr Peter Johnstone will take place in the Academy of Music. A most attractive programme has been drawa up for the occasion, which will be published to-morrow. In the first part, the operetta " Red Riding Hood" will be performed, supported by a well trained ohorus of 40 voices and a powerful orchestra. After a brief interval there will be a concert in which several local artists will assist, and this part of the programme is taken charge of by Mr R. A. R. Owen, which in itself will be aguarantee of its qualify. The entertainment will con* olude with the See Saw waltz, to be performed by the children of the Kauaeran^a ' Boys' Bebool, and those of our readers who were present on the last occasion when it was given at the Academy of Music will remember what a successful affair it was. It is under the same management now, and we have no doubt that on Friday evening it will be performed with as great success a3 before. We are informed that the tickets are selling rapidly, so a crowded house may be confidently anticipated.

Aa will be sejn by reference to the results of the Auckland Regatta, which appear in another column, the Thames Navals succeeded yeßterday afternoon in winning the Xaval Cutter race. A gentleman from the Thames who witnessed the contest informs us that it proved one of the most interesting during the day. The Auckland Navals were the favorites, with the Devonport in second plaoe. The following are the names of the Thames crew :—W. Dare and H. Brownlee stroke, O> McLean, W. Newman, C. Kelly, H. Henderson, G. Bond, 0. Kirby, B. Milletfc, E. Wilson, B. Preeoa, and J. Jones, with P.O. M, Findlay as coxswain. The boats were despatched to a good start, the whole; getting away almost together. For tha first hundred yards the Auckland Navalß led by a length, with the Thames crew second, when Jonea of the latter crew broke bia oar, bat quioUly shipped a spare one. The Thamea boat then commenced to gradually gain upon the Aucklanders, and at length forged ahead, the Thamesites pulling a splendid stroke of 40 to the minute, which they continued until reach. ing the buor. Bounding this mark they had a clear six lengths' lead, and then eased oft to 36 strokes per minute. They maintained tha same fine stroke with which they commenced the rac3, and kept the lead until the firing of the gun from the fla.isbip announced a win for the Thames Navals. They were moat heartily cheered as they rowed their boat back to the s.s. Botomabana, and congratulations poured in from every side for the plucky manner in which they had rowed against superior boat?. This and the Champion race were the best contested events of the Begatta.

A better house than on the previous evening greeted Miss Smithtoa on her second appearance last night in the Academy of Music, when the same wai performed, onlj on this occasion the comedietta " A Scotch Girl's Strategy" was given at the commencement. In this piece Miss Smithson acted the dual part of Miss Thistledown and Maggie McFarlane with much ability and spirit, and wc3 well supportad by Mr L» Dunbar in the character of Mr Wildoats. After a short intermission, Mias Stnithson gave an exbiSition of her Maccabean impersonations, the same characters being represanted as on Saturday evening. The wonderful rapidity with which she performed tne changes of costume, and the rasdy aptness with which she altered her voice and accent to suit each charaoter were much applauded by the audienca. Tonight is the last time that aDj of our leaders who have not seen her perform will have an opportunity of doing so, and we advise all who can, not to miss it. At the close of the entertainment there will be a dance to which holders of front reat tickets will be admitted.

BUSINE33 in the sharemarket was quiet today, ond ronsequently no share-list wos issued by thes brokers this afternc on. A private teleg.am from Auckland states that Cambiias have been sold from 7s 6d to Ba, and there are now numerous sellers at the latter figure.

Ihe monthly, meeting of the Harbor Board was to have been held at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, but lapsed for want of a quorum, and was adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow. The members present were—-Messrs Brodio, Smith, Walton, and Bawdon.

Tke ps. Enterpriee made an excursion yesterday to Coromandel, and some forty persons, including the Northern Lawn Tennis Club, availed themselves of the opportunity of visiting the. pretty township of Coromandel. The weather was threatening when the etjamer left Grahamstown, but cleared towards 9 o'clock, although there was a fresh breeze blowing, and tolerably lumpy sea, which had the effect of putting many paasenger3 horn de combat suffering from the demon sea-sickness. Coromandel Wbarf was reached a little after 11, but unfortunately when the lines were thrown ashore and made fast to the steam wjach, the ship refused to budge, and stuck hard and fart. Thsvb wag nothing fo? it but lowering the boats, by means of whish everyone landed safely. Representatives of tha Coromandel Tennis Club were in wcit'ng to receive their Thames opponents, and conveyed them to Mr* Boyd's hotel, where a sumptous repast had been prepared. After the inner man had been satisfied, play commenced shortly after one o'olock, and resulted in the Doromandel team winning sis sets out of the seven played, Meisra Airey and Hankin acted as umpires for the Thames, and Messrs Gatland and Indet for Coronaandel, Play closed at fi>e o'clock, when an adjournment was made fop tea, and thence to the steamer, where all em* barked amidst cheers at 6.45 o'clock, when a start was made (or home- The passage up was most delightful, the ladies contributing much to the enjoyment of the evening by singing; the gallant skipper produced a fiddle, and what with fiddliDg and singing the time passed very pleasantly. G-rahamstown was reaohei shortly after 11, and here was trouble again. When juat off tha wbarf the steamer stuck in the mud, and the boats had to be resorted to again. Bbwever. evetyonj? was landed safely, and much pteassd with their ja.y*s excursion.

Two persons were ohargei at the Police Court today with breaches of the Borough bye-laws. Thos. Godkin we 3 fiaed 5.J for leaving his carriage and two horaes unattended in A'.fcert stpest pa the 20th. mat, while W. jjs. Wylie was mujefad in v penalty of 10s for leaving tbi'ea packing cauis ia the street.

A Mitf named Wra. Lomas waa charred bafofe M.t Scralford, S.M., ».hU morning (1) with having bsea drunk and disorderly in Albert street yester <ay, and (2) with baring resisted Constable Barn while in the execution of his duty. Defendant pleaded guilty to the first offenoo, but donied the latter. Constable Bsn stated that about 4.45 yesterday tifternoon defendant was outside Curtis Hotel, quarreMing with Mr James Fer<»u?on, and it appeared from his attitude as though be intended to strike that gentleman. Witness therefore advised Lomas to go home, when ho told witness to mind bis own business. He persisted in his conduct, and witness attempted to arrest him, when he became very violent, kicking; and resisting so vigorously that ir, was necessary to obtain assistance to convey defendant to the lockup. Witness called upon two persons who were standing by to help him, but they declined, and ho was obliged to send for Constables Bullen and O'Brien. Corroborative evidence was given by Constable Bullen, F. Milnes, and J. Ferguson, after hearing which His Worship convicted defendant on both offenoes. For being drunk nnd disorderly he was fined 10s or 48 hours' imprupninant, with hard labor ; and £3 or 7 days' mprieonment for resisting the police. His Worship a's) remarked that Sergt. Murphy should warn the two civilians who had declined to assist the police when called up, that they had been gnilty of a serious offence, for which they'were liable to be prosecuted. Sergt. Murphy said that one of the men was not content with refusing to assist, but actually incited Lomas to resist. The R.M. replied that were they brought before him and convicted he would certainly impoie a substantial penalty.

On Saturday afternoon, while a number of men were engaged in repairing the dam at Cabbage Bay, which was recently damaged by fire, Mr Dickson fell from the top a distancs of 12 fe)t, on to a kauri log, and broke his leg above ihe kneo. He was brought to the Coromandel Hospital, and now lies in a critical state.

This year will be one worth watching. It will requ re no less than 13 letters to express the date in Romaa numerals, thus— MDCCCtxxxvui. This number has never before been needed, and will Hot be required again for ICOO years. Another peculiarity about it is that although there will be (ai usual) only 52 weeks, yet there will be 53 Sundays. Now, literally speaking, this arrangement makes the Sundays fall at the end of each week, instead of at the beginning; because the last week of this year begins with Sunday and is followed by a Suaday, and as two Sundays cmnot occur in one week, it is quits dear that 1888 begins its first week on the Monday. Of course it is owing to this year baing a leap year that this curious arrangement comes about. Engaged couples will have no complaint to make about the extra Sunday night being thrown in.

At the Police Court to-day Win. Baylia and Victor Kronholm were charged with drunkenness, and fined is, or in default eight hours' imprisonment. Richard Preece pleaded guilty to allowing his chimney to catch fire, and was fined 5s without coßts.

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Thames Star, Volume XX, Issue 5925, 31 January 1888, Page 2

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The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1888. Thames Star, Volume XX, Issue 5925, 31 January 1888, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1888. Thames Star, Volume XX, Issue 5925, 31 January 1888, Page 2