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Thames Advertiser, Volume XI, Issue 3183, 2 December 1878, Page 3

A deputation from the Borough authorities, accompanied by Messrs J. W. Walker and J. P. Hall, mine managers of the Kuranui Hill and Crown Princess, will wait upon Air 0. Wakefield, the Under-Secretary for Goldfields, thiß morning, in reference to aid towards carrying on the South drive, from the Moanataiar; towards the Waio-Karaka, in order to facilitate economical working of the mines affected, and to prospect the ground through which it would be carried. The question is an important one at the present time. The principal chims on the Waio-Karaka are almost at a standstill, in consequence of the enormous expense of pumping operations, and this would be considerably relieved by the carrying out of t&e proposed driving to connect the two districts, If tbia were accomplished the engine of the Piako Company could be taken to a low level and used for raising the water—when the shaft has been deepened—to the 640-feet level of the Big Pump, which is sufficient to carry off all the drainage of the district with one expense. The present level of the Pit,ko is 550 feet, but the shaft will shortly be put down another 100 feet, and if the south drive was carried on to completion this company would be able to prosecute works at a much greater depth, and add greatly to the gold yield of the field, because the indications have bo far improved in the workings according to the depth attained. The shaft would then be used as a winding-shaft only, with the pumps lifting the water to the 640-feet level for coninto the Big Pump workings, from whence it would reach the surface. The fact is the south drive should never have stopped, The companies interested must contribute their quota with the local bodies, and any assistance the Government can render out of the vote of last session for aid to such reproductive works will prove of great service to the field. The police force at the Thames showed their appreciation of Sub-Inspector Bullen, who is abont to exchange stations with Sub-Inspector Kenny, of Taranaki, by making a very suitable and elegant presentation to Mrs Bullen, the rules of the service, we believe, forbidding the acceptance of any presentation by the SubInspector himself, The men purchased a costly, but very neat and handsome, pair of ear-rings and brooch set with pearls, which they brgged her, through Mr Bullen, to accept as a token of their goodwill and appreciation of her many lady-like and excellent qualities, Mrs Bullen wrote the following reply, which we are requested by the committee of the force to

publish:—"Thames, November 30tb, 1878 — To Sergeants Murphy and louis, Detective Brennan, and Constable Day, being a committee of the Constabulary quartered in tbe Thames district. Mrs Bullen desires to express the very gnat pleasure she experiences in accepting the beautiful souvenir, together with the hearty good wishes accompanying it, from the members of the Constabulary associated with her husband while in charge of the district, and upon the eve of his departure from them, Mrs Bullen feels that, in requesting her acceptance of this valuable present, the members of the police force are actuated by a delicate desire to pay a parting tribute of respect and esteem to Mr Sullen, who for so long a period commanded them, rather than to herself, in lecognition of any little attention she has ever bad it in her power to pay them, for, with a large family, her sphere of usefulness (outside it) of necessity is much curtailed; at the same time she assures the committee and the other members of the service that she has always taken and will continue to take a warm interest in everything affccting their comfort or happiness, Trusting for their steady advancement, with health and prosperity to enjoy it, Mrs Bullen thanks them very much for their beautiful gift, and also for the civility and obliging disposition which have always been the characteristic of every member of the force towards herself and family,—M. S, Bulien." Mr J, Horn's letter should have been sent to our contemporary, in which tbo offending matter appeared, and not to us, We give the concluding paragraph only:—"If this be the spirit manifested when winning, what might have been expected if loosing ? What a contrast between that spirit manifested by the present Major at Mr Bullen's banquet, On the very night the Mayor had learnt that he had been defeated,, he blames no one, but says, 'If at any time I can forward tho interests of the Thames, Iwill do so with pleasure,' 1 would ratherbe the man, although defeated, with such l spirit. The good old book says, 'Blessed are the peace-makers,'" Saturday was St. Andrew's Day, but was not as a holiday in consequence of the inconvenience it would cause business people, but to-day is to be regarded as a bank holiday, few amusements have, however, been provided for the delectation of the public. A cricket match will be played at Parawai between the second eleven of the Thames and the first . fcleven of the Union Clubs, k match was played between these clubs on the Prince of Wales' Birthday, which was won by the former, who have been challenged to another contest, which they have accepted. No excursions are announced, but the 'Rotomabana' is advertised to leave for Auckland at 11 a.m., returning the same evening, which will give those who may wish an opportunity to visit the metropolis, The Tararu and Parawai Gardens will be open to the public, where strawberries and cream of the best quality will bo obtainable. A bushman named Richard Parsons, working on tfagan's contract at Tairua, was attacked with paralysis about a week ago, and lost the use of one side entirely within a few days. His mates brought him to the Thames on Saturday for medical treatment, after a most tedious journey of 14 miles over the roughest country, The task must have been a very fatiguing one, and the men deserve great praise for their heroic conduct, The sufferer was admitted into the hospital for treatment, A scratch match was played between mem* bers of the Thames Cricket Club, at the Parawai gardens, on Saturday afternoon. There was a good wicket, but the extreme heat militated against scoring. Mr Whitford was chosen captain of the team he played in, and Mr Gellion of his. lawless and flargreaves did well for tbeir teams, each making 24. G. Burgess for Gellion's side, bowled and batted in a really good style, and succeeded in putting together 26; he was not out when his partner Gellion was bowled by Gray. Wbitford's team won by 35, The following are the scores Gellion's Team: Lumsden, 5; Young, 2; Jjough, 5; G. Spencer, 0; Mills, 2; Burgess, 26; Bull, 3; Waddingtou, 2; Crump, 0 ; Gellion, 0. Wides, &c,, 7. Total, 53, Whit-

ford's Team: Lawless, 24; Hargreaves, 24; 9, Murphy, 11: Potts, 0; West, 17; Gray, 2; Whitford, 2: Tregonmng, 3; Battle, 0; C, Spencer, 0; wides, 4, Total, 87.

A oricket match will be played at the Parawai .gardens to-day between elevens of the Thames and Union Cricket Clubs. The players to represent the former club cruld not be fixed upon owing to the trip to Coromandel, so as to allow as mauy of the members as cboosc to witness the match, which is to he played there to-day between the Thames and Coromandel clubs. The names of the Union Club players are—W. Hunter, J. Gribble, Hoskins, Hears, Harrison, Scott, Hamilton, Clirk, J. Smith, (J. Smith, McMillan. It is to be hoped ihe Thames Club members will roll up in good force so as to allow of a good day's sport for the stay-at-homes. Wickets will be pitched at 11.30 prompt.

The anniversary services of the Shortland Weslfynn Sunday School were held yesterday, in the Church, Willoughby-street. The Rev. R. S, Bunn preached a very effective sermon in the morning from Genesis vii. ch., 18 v,— "Oh that Ishmaol might live before me." In the afternoon the I<ev. R. Laishley gave a most interesting address from Proverbs viii. ch. 17 v. —" I love them that love me, and those that spek me early shall find me," In the evening the Rev. R. S. Bunn preached an eloquent sermon from Colossians iii ch., 18 19 and 20 v. At each service the church was crowded to excess, some being unable to admittance. A. gallery has been erected at one end of the church, at which wer? seated about 200 of the scholars, the remainder occupying a portion of the body of the church, and to see them rise together was a most pleasing sight, fpec'al hymns were sung by them Mr W, dribble presided at the harmonium. The collections, amountiug to over £14, were/or Oie purpose of •enlarging the building, the necessity for which was greatly felt by those present yesterday. We notice the soiree is to be held to-morrow evening, in aid of the same object, wlien doubtless there will be a large gathering,

The Sydney Yacht Club postponed the yacht race from the 16th until Saturday, in order to afford the Auckland-built craft 1 Waitangi' an opportunity to take part, threat interest is centred in the race, as the local-built vessel will have those formidable opponents the' Magic 1 and ' Mistral' to compete with,

The Auckland Waste Lands Board have received an applica'ion from a number of settlers at Canterbury stating their intention to settle on land at Tauhoa block, and asking for an extension of time for the application for settlement on the land beyond the three months provided by the rules of the Board, in order that they might get their next harvest in before leaving Canterbury. An extension of time has been granted to the applicants, who will require about 1000 acres of land,

Mr J. E. Perry, proprietor of the tailings works, on the Karaka, has put on a number of men to sluice that portion of the Karaka Creek near the Water Supply Committee's yards, which contains a quantity of tailings which have been accumulating since the field was opened. Mr Perry believes that the greater portion of the tailings will prove to contain gold in sufficient quantity to make the undertaking payable,

We understand that Father Henneberry will pay a visit to the Thames, and hold services (probably in the Theatre Boyal), when his mission in Auckland ends.

A cablegram from F, Abigail, general secretary to Pastor Chiniquy, says the pastor will visit New Zealand on his way home, after he has been to Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland,

The members of the Auckland United Cricket Club have presented Mr W, W. Robinson with a bat, in recognition of the fine innings (108) he played against the Otahuhu Eleven,

About midnight on Friday, Mr Moon drove two horses and buggy over the sta?e into the river at Hamilton. He thought the punt was in position, The latter was half-way across the river. The two horses and the vehicle disappeared, being immediately submerged, and were swept down by the current. Mr Moon escaped to the shore. The horses belonged to Mr Moon, and were valued at £80. The buggy was hired from Mr Carter,

The first eleven of the Thames CU. left yesterday for Coromimdel to play a match with the local team at that place to-day, They chartered the p.s. 'Ruby' for the trip, and will return late to-night.

The first consignment of Puriri mineral water, bottled at the natural springs by Messrs Kelly and Fraser, the enterprising proprietors of thisnew industry, reached town on Saturday, and was soon in large demand at some of our principal hotels, In our next we shall give some account of the springs, an analysis of the waters, and testimonials as to it: curative qualities from tbe most qualified physicians. It is, as our readers are aware, a natural ever flowing spring of purely mineral water, and as a table water, or beverage by itself, or mixed with liquor, it is most palatable, and will soon become most popular. It is clear, sparkling, and of a pleasant grateful taste, and greatly commended as an invigorating tonic Messrs Kelly and Fraser have opened offices in Pollen-street, Shortland, where supplies of tbe water bottled in 5 doz, cases can now he obtained.

At a banquet given to Mr Sheehan, at New Plymouth, on Friday, at which all the leading people were prfsont, he said Hewi was no common man; and speaking of his bravery, said he was the last man to leave the pah when it was stormed and taken. Rewi fought against them, but fought honourably, had now returned to his allegiance to the Qneen; and from a conversation he had that afternoon with a chief, he learnt nothing would please Rewi better than to go to England, that he might tender allegiance to the Queen in person. Referring to Waikato Railway he said, before he left Taranaki he hoped to ensure that the Crown would have acquired aB much land in that direction that the Government would be able to say to the colony, "These are our assets to construct the railway that will go far to pay the total cost." Tbey had organised an exploring party to search the country carefally, and to ascertain which was the best route. With reference to the Waimate plains, he urged patience in not pushing on tbe sale,—Mr Trimble proposed Bewi's health.—Rewi, in reply, said that on his first arrival here he knew there were different races; then war arose, This day he met them all, and hoped Europeans would fo'low tbe interest of natives, and natives would follow the interest of Europeans. He hoped old feuds were finished, and for the future would all work peaceably together. He hoped they would all live long and do good.

The following are the acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club's Summer MeetingsAuckland Cup, of 300 sovs: 2J miles: Mr H. Redwood's b h Ariel, Bst 13lbs; Mr W. Walter's br h Hippocampus, 7&fc 12lb; Mr 0. Haywa'rd's br h Lara, 7sfc 9lb; Mr E Perkins' br m Pungawerawera, 6st 13lb; Mr R. McGee's br ni Elsa, 6st 8lb; Mr R, Thorpe's blk g Magician, 6st 4lb; Mr S. G. Caulton's b h Gillie Callum, 6st 2lb; Mr R. Farmer's ch f lady Elizabeth, Gst 2lb; Mr Edgar's b g The Doo, Cat; Mr A. Buckland's ch e Omega, Gst, There are thus only 10 acceptances out of 27 nominations,—Steeplechase, of 150 sovs.; distance 3| miles,—The Agent, 12st 71b; Mr R, McGee's b m Perfume, list 101b; Mr P. Hawdan's ch h Eversley, list; Mr J, Thorpe's b g Whitefoot, 10st 121b; Mr S. Morrin's ch g Don Juan, lOst 101b; Mr B. A. Wright's g g Cossack, lOst; Mr J. Smith's ch g Jonathan Wild, lOst; Mr ,T. G. Butherford's ch g Sportsman, lOst; Mr Neilson's Te Whetumarama is the only nonacceptor,

The schooner 'Josephine,' bound from the Thames toLyttelton with a cargo of timber, put into Napier on the 16th, having sustained damage to her sails. She continued her voyage four days later.

The English Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen has allotted to the brigantine' Meg Merrilies,' of • Auckland, New Zealand, the following numbers in the Internatisnal code— S.R.G.L.

The Auckland Star says:—"While Eewi and the Native Minister are hobnobbing and enjoyiDg the pantomime at New Plymouth, Te Ngakau is threatening to dance a war-dance and make trouble in Hauraki if the Thames County Council persist in constructing the Komata Road, This is variety."

Tho s,s. 'lona' left the Auckland wharf on Saturday shortly after noon for Tauranga for the purpose of rendering assistance to the 'Tarainki.' She wi'l probably bung on the ' HaweaV passengers and cargo, while that vessel takes the ' Taranaki's' passengers South.

The schooner' Belle Brandon' leaves Auckland for, liotuman with a general cargo and three passengers — Messrs George Henderson, G. Harris, and H, Carr,

Three distinguished individuals were conveyed to Mount Kden Gaol this mornin;' in the prisoners' van, viz, Dr. Gilbert, of the Thames, sentenced to three months for habitual drunkenness ; Captain Bellars, charged with acts of getting money under false pretences, and " Doctor" Cou'son, for a month, convicted of stealing a magpie,— AvcMand Star.

The recent Waste Lands sale in Auckland realised £3474; of which £2043 was p.iid in cash and the balance in land scrip, The number of acres sold was 2042; while 6000 acres were offered. The Commissioner of Waste lands has been authorised to offer for sale the unsold blocks.

The schooner 'Marion' leaves Auckland to-day for Tonga and Samoa with a full cargo of merchandise, valued at £3000, and two passengers—Messrs Farroll and Chambers.

There are some poor thin-skinned people in New Zealand (says the Auckland Star) who wince at the mildest form of literary criticism. Let such compare the gentle and loving words we sometimes address to them with the follow, ing specimen from a Sydney journal, on the Parliamentary Privileges Bill:-Mr Cameron and others were very angry at the idea of the Press being the organ of public opinion. In their estimation the proper organ of public opinion is the Legislative Assembly, with its seventy-three shrieking pipes, its carpenters and jniuerß, land and live stock jobbers, and seekers after the higher pecuniary stits in a variety of ways. These are tho pipes through which the varying tones of public opinion are ground by the M'filhones, Camerons, Smiths, and other of our enlightened statesmen. With all possible respect for the Parliament, and with every admission that it fairly represents the people, as an organ it is too frequently very discordant, An organ! Why, the pandean pipes, the bagpipes, or a cracked bassoon, would at times be more gratefully refreshing to one's tympanum, Thp war-songs of 73 grimalkins rampaging our roof, would steal more sweetly along the midnisht into our chamber windows, aud fall with softer cadences on the weary senses, than do sometimes the tone of the public organ that finds vent through the Assembly windows.

At half past four o'clock on Friday morning Father Henneberry delivered a special address to young men in Auckland (to early risers we suppose l . There could not have been fewer than 800 present He earnestly and eloquently denounced 'fancy dances'and balls generally, saying that the dangers of such things were so great that it required a soul of' the hiqhest Christian fortitude to come from them without spiritual min. He eulogisod the actioii of Miss Sherinan, in America, who refused to dance a 'round' dance with H.RF. the Prince of Wales, because she said it was forbidden by her pastor. Jle warned his hearers against walking out at nights with those of the other sex, and said that such practices were not indispensible preliminaries to matrimony, and particularly condemned ' kissing,' and other practices, which, he contended, induced itnpurity and sin, The example of a young Catholic banker in Ameri a, who, when he sired to enter the married state, went to the of a joung lady whom he had long admired in secret for her Christian virtues, and first proposed the matter to her parents, who in turn consulted their daughter, and the result was a happy marriage, upon which the church poured her choicest benedictions. The rev. missionary said that if tiiey felt called upon to engage in marriage ' ne'er to look outside of the Catholic Church for a partner.' Father Henneberry next referred to the pr;ctices of cursing and swearine, denouncing them in strong terms. He also commended temperance, and said he was glad to hear that the native-born New Zealanders were not addicted to strong drink. The habit of reading infidel books—'novels ia which there were love stories' —and other matters, were next referred to; and the preacher invited all who had such books to bring them to him and ho would make an ' awful bonfire' in the rear of the marquee, and burn all the poison and corruption which they contained,

_ Surgeon-General C. A. Gordon, C.8., M.D., is generally rccogniaed as one of, if not the greatest living authority on all points of hygiene and diet. Mr Gordon, besides being a!l through the Indian Mutiny, got shut up in Paris during the siege, and it was whilst in the beleaguered city be observed the nutritive value of wine. Writing to a brother doctor on this subjeot, he says:—' I was oonfined in Paris throughout the entire siege by the German armies, and for a couple of months of .the time had very Ecanty rations of food indeed. As I think I mentioned to you on my return to London from the siege, not only did I, while on short food ration, experience a desire for red wine, but I felt while using it that in a measure it aotually supplied to me the requirements of food. When the siege began and food was not very scarce, I used to take half a litre of Cbablis. This lat first liked very much, but as food became scarce I found the allowance intoxicating to a degree. I then abandoned it, to drink the common vin ordinaire, which I enjoyed, and felt the benefit of it as I say, my allowance of it being very often nearer a litre than half a litre, What I think is very impoitantis the absence of 'famine fever' in Paris during the siege, This was at the time, by the French medical men with whom I conversed on the subject, considered due in a considerable degree at least to the fact that all the population had a quarter of a litre of red wine daily, When the Prussian fire became directed upon the wine stores, the great eaie taken to protect them against destruction or damage by shell showed clearly how great value was placed upon their contents.' Mr Gordon lays great stress on the time at which intoxicating liquors should be taken, poinliog out that what is clearly beneficial at one hour may and probably will be injurious at another. ' Thus,' he say, ' after a severe day's work here in India, a person tired and worn out will not only enjoy his beer, but will feel 'setup' by it; whereas if he takes the same potation immediately before exposing himself to the sun, it is must likely he may induce an attack of fever, I may, however, mention that I myself neither drink beer nor spirits, simply because the use of either upsets me, As I dare say you recolleot, I indulge pretty freely (although, I hope, not to excess) in light wines, particularly light claret, when exhausted by work or fati?uc; and after the work is done for the day I from time to time indulge myaelf with a pint of sparkling wioe, and certainly with a feeling of benefit. Here again, however, I must guard myself by saying that I only do so when work is ever. The fact is there seems to me to exist in the minds of a lot of people a determination not to see that, although very great evils may and do arise from the abuse of wine, eto., yet that very great good arises from their use, as I say, moderately and discreetly.'

Caution to eaters of unripe fruit is very necessary at this season of the year; many and very serious evils result from its use, as well as from many other foolish habity of every day life. A timely dose of the Aperient Mixlvre of " Gollah's Area! Indian Cldkks" will often nip in the bud many a threatening serious disease, Mothers of families, see to it! You can get these meritorious medicines at all Chemists', where get testimonials of their fficacy.

'Will the coming woman lecture?' asks a contemporary. If she marries she will.—Norrislowa Eerald.

Ilolloway's Pills,—Tins purifying and regulating medicine should occasionally be had recourse to during foggy, cold, aud wet weather. It is the best preventative of hoarseness, sore throat, diphtheria, pleurisy, asthma, and a sure remedy for congestion, bronchitis and inflammation. Attention to the directions folded round each box will enable i i valids to take the Pills in tiie most advantageous manner; they will be taught the proper doses, and the c rcumstances under which these must be increased or diminished. Ilolloway's Pills act as alteratives, aperients, and tonics. When taken as a last resource, the result has always been gratifying ; even when they lail to cure they always assauage the severity of he m toms and diminish danger