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Thames Advertiser, Volume XII, Issue 3348, 23 June 1879, Page 3

The Government steamer 1 lliiiemoa' arrived some distance off Tararn last night, having on board tie'"Hon. J. Sheehnn urn! party. In consequence or telegrams received by Mr Puckey arrangements ivrre made to meet the Minister by a large number of natives who had assembled at Shortland. Tho 'ManBahib' aud the 'Pearl' were chartered for the purpose, and Messrs 0. T. Wilkinson, Darreli, and B, Mellhone, together with several natives, went oil in the former vessel, while tho latter took Taipari, Wini Grey, and Others. After attempting for about an lionr to get to the ' Dinemoa,' both vessels found it necessary to return in consequence of the heavy sea and rough weather, lliey will make another attempt this morning, As will bo seen from our telegrams the Nativo Minister purposes going to tho Piako settlement to transact important business relative to land purchases. "Cameronian" writes, urgfig (< lhrit a club, room, or public library, might be instituted for the volunteers of the district, at which the military papers and periodicals should form a prominent feature, and where volunteers of every company cou'd meet to fraternise, smoke their pipes, and discuss volunteer matters "Cameronian" should either speak to his ■aicers on tho subject, or call a general meeting ■STmself, and form a committee to further his object, General fir Garnet Wohely, the" conqueror of Oommassie," who by recent advices has been appointed to supersede both Lord Chelmsford and Sir Battle Freere in the civil ard military command of the Cape, is an officer of much experience in savage warfare. Sir Garnet Wolscly has been for some years the InspectorGenenl of the Auxiliary Forces of the United Kingdom, and is an officer who has evinced great interest in the volunteer movement. Sir Garnet Wolsely is of an ancient English family, who still adhere to the Catholic faith, and it may be said that by the force of hfs own merit and the success which has attended his campaigns, he has reached the hitih rank which he hold?, at an age when most of his compeers have only risen to the grade of captain or major. Sir Garnet is idolized by the men, who are fortunate enough to be under his command, and deservedly so, for he invariably when campaigning assures himself of the comfort of his men before he attends to his own wants. Sir Warnet has gained celebrity as a military .writer of note, in addition to the lustre bestowed by invariable military success. Sir GirnefcWolsely is a Major-General in the army, is a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, and holds tho Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. O'eorge.

A meeting of tlie Sydney Exhibition Committee was held at the Borcugli Chambers on Saturday, the Mayer in the chair, A letter was read from Mr J. M. McLaren asking whether the committee would guarantee the return of all minerals that would be sent for exhibition, and a reply was ordered to be sent t'jat the c.-Diitfittee would insure that class of goods to tbeir fullest extent. A letter w,is reed from the secretary of the Wellington Commissioners stating, in reply to a communication from tlie committee, that the latest day fixed for receiving exhibits was the 7tli prox. Major Murray wrote to know what hours tlie guard •would be required to watch the exhibits to be placed in the Borough Chambers on Wednesday next. After some' dis.u c sion, the hours were fixed at. from 4 pm, to 6 am, and from 8 am ti'l 10 a.m.-. The sub-committee (Messrs Brodie and Carpenter) appointed to- decide on the best of the esssays: " The Thames: its area, climate, productions, and resources," &c,, reported that signed "Quid Kunc' (Who knows?) was. in their opinion, the most creditable, and recommerded that the author fi'lio, it appears, is >Mr J. A. Philp) should receive the prize of two guineas. The report was adopted. Mr Daun was requested to pack tlie goods after they had been on view here, and Mr Nicbolls, it .was decided,. should couvey them from tho, exhibition premises to the Borough Chambers, and from thence to the steamer. This terminated the business,

S. Davis Wat summoned at Cbristchurch for laving bought at: auction a horse he bad impounded under the Cattle Trespass Ordinance. The,defence was that the offence was done unwittingly by the provisions of the act being little known, This being the first case of the kind ever brought into Court, and the complainant who had bid at the sale and hoped to get half the penalty, being actuated by interested motives, the case was dismissed, the defendal paying the costs.

The Thames Produce Company have shipped for London, by the ' Alastor,' upwards of 600 cases of assorted kauri gum of various qualities, the whole of which has been classified and packed under the immediate supervision of the Company's manager, W. Carpenter, Erq. The purchase, assortment, and shipment of this valuable article of commerce reeds experience and an intimate acquaintance withe tho relative value of the various qualities of gum. Pome of the qualities fetch from £100 to £180 per ton in the market, whilst other inferior samples are only utilised in the manufacture of fire-kindlers and other common purposes, and are worth from £15 to £18 per ton in the London market—a price barely covering expenses. The principal use of kauri gum is for the manufacture of varnishes, candles, tapers, vestas, &c, The New Zealand gum is in demand for these purposes in England, America, France, and Germany. We are informed that samples of the various qualities of the gum will be forwarded to the Sydney Exhibition by the Thames Produce Company.

McSweeny's bootmaker's shop, Oamaru, was burnt down early on Saturday morning, also a house adjoining occupied by a Chinaman. The buildings were insured for £250 in the New Zealand Office, and McSweeny's stock in the same office for £120. The Chinaman's stock tras uninsured.

The contractors by the aid cf hydraulic lights succeeded in raising tbe 'Taupo' 9 inches on Friday. Blocks we safely fixed under her at this height. As the contractors aro only able to work one hour daily at low water, the work must necessarily proceed slowly. The vessel has now been raised 20 inches, and the height required is only an additional 16 inches, making in all 3 feet.

On Thursday, the 12th instant, Ihe nuptials of Mr Villiers Surtees, son of the Kev. H. Fuitees, of Holtly, Yorkshire, Hngland, and Miss Stewart, eldest daughter of Mr George Vesey Stewart, J.P., (late of Jkllygawley, County Tyrone, Ireland), weie celebrated sit. Mount Stewart, Katikati, by the Itev, Canon Johnston, in the presence cf a large assembly of invited guests from Taurarga and the neigh, bourbood of Katikati, and several of the Nos. 1 and 2 settlement party. The bridegroom, who was accompanied by his best man (Mr Edward Smilh, of Wanganui), awaited at the altar the arrival of the bride, who, a litt'e after two o'clock, entered the drawing-room, leaning on the arm of her fitter. She looked well, the pure white corded silk trimmings with lustrous satin, and veil of Limerick hcc, suspended with a wreath of orange blossoms, in whieli sbe was a 1 tired, harmonising admirably with the fairness of her complexion, The bridesmaids (who wore mob caps to match, ami handsome silver lockets, the gift of the bri'egrcom), ffe , e jjj sg Gladstones, cousin of ihe nri' e; Miss Surtees, sis er af the bridegroom ; and Miss Devine. At the close of the C'retuony the biidewaii affectionately embraced by her mother (who indeed looked extremely youthful), and the married couple immediately afterwards received the congratulations of the company, Subsequently a photograph of the bridal patty was taken ou the lawn, by Mr Spencer (late of the Thames). Luncheon was served in the bilii.ud room and afterwards speeches were made by the 'itev. Canon Johnston, Mr Surtees. Cap'.ain Morris' M. ll.lt, Mr (f. V. Stewart, Captain Way (Rotorua), Mr E, J, Smith (Wanganui), li r J. 6. J lien, Mr 6. N, Gair, Captain Mevvjn Stewart (grandfather of the bride), and others. In /he evening Mrs Stewart gave a ball in the billiard room, and dancing was kept up until tho next morning. The bride received a num. her of very handsome presents, Much interest in the event was manifested on the part of their fellow passengers,