NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9000, 13 March 1888, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

■♦ [own correspondent.] Thames, Monday. The Thames representatives at the colonial prize firing were welcomed back on the arrival of the steamer by a full muster of the companies. The tender of A. Macaulay, for conveying 30,000 ft sawn timber from the pits to the machine site has been accepted by the Waihi Company, the rate being 3s 4d. Yesterday, Mr. H. A. Strafford, superintendent of St. George's Sunday-school, was the recipient of a presentation from the first class of girls, together with a suitable address. The Rev. Mr. Evans thanked Mr. Stratford, for the manner in which he had so zealously fulfilled the duties of superintendent during the time he had been in charge. The school had flourished as it never done before, and the attendance yesterday, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather—over 400 in all, including teachers—was a proof of this, as well as of the esteem in which Mr. Stratford was held. Mr. Stratford leaves the Thames for Oamaru in a few days. Several cases of typhoid fever have been reported. At a meeting of the Harbour Board the following resolution was carried :—" That this Board regrets the exigencies of the service necessitate the closing of the Thames as a port of entry, believing such action to be premature and unwise at the present juncture, but in order to facilitate the laudable efforts of the Government in their scheme of financial reform this Board cordially accedes to the request of the Customs Department to employ the harbourmaster as a coast waiter, hoping, however, that the time is not far distant when she port will have to be re-opened to meet the prosperity of the district; and further, this Board desires to place on record their high appreciation of the servicos rendered to the district generally by Mr. E. F. Tizard, both in his capacity as head of the Customs Department at this place, as Magistrate, and as a private citizen, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable the Commissioner of Customs." Much dissatisfaction is expressed at the Hon. Mr. Mitcholson not visiting the Thames, according to promises. Several important matters are awaiting his presence for adjustment. [press association.] Christchurch, Monday. On Sunday night the engine and vat, Rosewarn's slaughter yards, Cashmere Road, were destroyed by fire, with five tons tallow. The premises were insured for £200. H.M.B. Opal sailed this morning for Port Chalmers, via Akaroa. Dunedin, Monday. The University Senate concluded its sittings to-day, the business being formal, consisting of the third readings of Bills.