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Thames Advertiser, Volume XII, Issue 3397, 19 August 1879, Page 2

A court to hear and decide objections to the '* rating of Borough property under the Land Tax il Act, will be held at the Court-house, Queen--3 street, to-moirow. The business will be light, there being only four case 3 set down for adjudication. On the following day a court will sit to '■ deal with objections to the rating of County P. property. Twelve objections, principally by the 3 Union Sash and Door Co., the Shortlandgawmilj. Co., and Schappe and Ansenne of Mercury Bay, * have been lodged. Mr Kenrick, B.M. will J preside. a A debate on the programme of the recently* 9 formed Liberal Association will take place after the meeting of the Young Men's Christian ' Association on Thursday evening. The discus* 9 sion is likely to be very interesting. i Mrs Marie Alexander announces that she has t taken Sea Yiew House, on the beach, between Sealey and Richmond streets, and will conduct her classes fov higher education at that place ' instead of at the Templars' Hall, the lafctep e having been found inconvenient for the purpose. e The quarter begins ou the day of entrance, and Mrs Alexander hopes to receive a fair share of P support. Terms, and all information, will be 3 found in our advertising columns,

The Thames is not dead yet, Yesterday we had to chronicle the opening of a branch of Hallenstein's, the Great Clothing Factors, at the Thames, and to-day we are pleased to observe that our old friend Mr M. H. Airey, of Onehunga House, Pollen-street, has made up his mind not to leave the district, although he has had serious thoughts of doing so for some monthspast. Mr Airey gives good and sufficient reasons for this determination, one of which is that "he does not know a better place to go to, as all places appear to have their dull times." We can confirm Mr Airey's opinion bo far as the Empire City itself is concerned, for there the tradespeople appear to be at their wits end to tide over the present period of depression, and almost daily the'auction bell is ringing in front of Borne premises where a forced sale is going on. We trust Mr Airey will not have . c»use to regret the decision he has arrived at, and that his many friends will respond liberally to the appeal he makes through our advertising columns this morning, The County Council, on Saturday, opened tenders for the lease of the County tramways, For that in the Moanataiari district the following persons tendered:—Messrs F. L. Wilfred, W. Adams, J, Butler, M.', Driscoll, A, J, Buckley, Small and Gordon, B. H, Rogerp, H. Schofield, and K, Penk. Mr Wilfred's tariff was the lowest, but as he did not put in an appearance, although advertised for and every effort made to find out who he was or where he lived, the next lowest tender, that of Small and Gordon (the present lessees), was accepted. For the Karaka tramway there were tenders from Messrs E, Johns, F. Farrell, and R. Unthank (present lessee). As the latter gentleman's tariff was the lowest his tender was accepted, The Tararu tramway was re-let to Mr Wm. Souter, his being the only tender, . We understand that it is likely there will be a law suit shortly in consequence of the seizure by the natives of a Bteam launch whilst plying on the Waihou river, in conseqaence, it is said, ef some wrong they allege they have suffered at tbe hands of the present owners of the boat, A youngster named Bestie had a narrow escape of fraoturing his arm yesterday afternoon. As a trolly, which Messrs Price Brothers use to convey heavy machinery about tbe town, was being drawn along Pollen-street, a number of lads who had just been liberated from school seated themselves on it, and had no sooner done so when young Bestie, by some means, fell oyer the side, one of the heavy iron wheels passing over his arm near tbe elbow, The accident created quite a commotion, the little fellow ■crying out quite lustily; but, on examination being made, the singular fad was revealed that no injury beyond a few bruises had been sustained, ' The brigantine Ada C, Owen, Captain Armstrong, came down tho river on Sunday and Bailed for Dunediu last night, with a full cargo of Kahikatea timber Bhipped at the Hauraki saw-mills. Mr George Denby writes:—"To the editor. —Sir, I notice that Mr S. Stephenson has written complaining that the newspapers will not publish his letters. I propose that be shall write a clear statement of his grievance against the Hon, John Sheehan re the Aroha land, get some respectable person to verify his assertions, and I will pay half the cost of advertising his letter and the Hon. John Sheehan'e reply. Truth is great and will prevail." After practice of the members of the Grahamstown Fire Brigade last evening the annual election of officers took place, when the following were re-elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, G, Price; Captain, B. Pearse; Treasurer, Thos. Bawdon; Secretary, G. Basham; Foreman of Engine, B, Brownlow; Foreman of Peel, W. Harris; Foreman of Ladder Carriage, H, Hayes j Auditors, J. West and Ed. Price; members of Fire Brigade Committee, Superintendent Price, Captain Pearse; Engine-keeper and Librarian, J. Wright, A telegram from Wellington states that the Premier will not arrive in Auckland until the beginning of next month, when in all probability he will address a public meeting in Auckland and then come on to the Thames, and give another address, Mr Sheehan is expected in Auckland about Thursday next. Mr Bowe announces through our advertising columns that he will address the electors of the Thamesat theTheatreßoyal onSaturday evening. Mr Bowe left Wellington in the ' Hawea' last night for Auckland, via East Coast Ports, and will arrive on Friday; The dwelling-house of Mr Charles Gould, of Waitoa, Upper Thames, has been destroyed by fire, and the loss will be a very severe one. It includes £250 of wedding presents, besides elegant furniture, Now that a Bishop has been appointed, and a probability of his arrival by the incoming mail, we think it is time some, of the leading members of the congregation were bestirring themselves, and that a meeting should be at once summoned in order to take such steps as may be deemed advisable to give his lordship a hearty welcome, such as his rank and exalted Station deserve. We notice that the Christian Doctrine Society are already preparing, and we understand that the H.A.C.B. Society intend to move in the matter at their next meeting,— human's Journal. A correspondent signing himself "Gascoigne," writing to the N.Z. freeman's Journal, says that if any facilities were held out it is certain that there are many Catholics in New Zealand who would qualify themselves for the profession Of teaching. The Act provides that Inspectors may, at the request of the Managers, examine non-government schools. It would be well, then, if the Managers of Catholic schools would take advantage of this provision, and thereby give teachers in their employ an opportunity of obtaining from the Government a certificate testifying to their ability to conduct a school efficiently. If this suggestion were to be acted upon, it would soon appear that Catholic teachers would legally have as much ability to conduct a school as the State teacher, and that, therefore, Catholic schools would be legally quite as efficient as the State schools, And what effective arguments these considerations would prove against those Secularists who constantly asserting that Catholic schools are'Jnot calculated to afford sufficient secular knowledge to the children attending them," A proposal to construct a line of railway from Napier to Wallingford has been mooted. The line would be 50 miles in length, branching from Napier-Kopua line at Hastings, The estimated cost is a quarter of a million sterling, which it is proposed to ask the Government to provide; Eating the property owners along the line would open up half a million acres of magnificent agricultural country, at present used as sheep runs; We learn from Wellington that the writs were issued yesterday, They will be telegraphed to the Returning Officers, and will be made returnable on the 17th proximo. The Opposition were never tired of taunting the Ministry with desiring to delay the elections by some kind of trickery, but so far every effort appears to have been made to expedite them. We (Herald) stated on Saturday that Mr F, Whitaker was about to announce himself as a candidate for Eden, and to-day his address will be found in our columns. Judging from the address and from statements current, Mr Whitaker's reasons for leaving Waikato and coming to Eden are that some of the electors of the former place desire a local man to represent them, and that ho is anxioiu to secure the Education Act by defeating one who is supposed to be ready to co-operate with those who seek to destroy it, We hear, however, from Waikato that a strong feeling prevails against Mr Whitaker leaving the representation of the district. He has been attentive to all local communications, and has been much more influential in obtaining attention to local wants than any less prominent man could be expected to be. He has been of essential service to Auckland. In these circumstances, they think he should not leave a constituency where, if he sought re-election, he would in all probability pot be opposed, We understand it is the indention to get up a requisition in Waikato, requesting Mr "Whitaker to re-consider bis determination to seek re-election from another constituency,

Tbe Hinemoa left Wellington yesterday for Auckland, via Napier and the Bast Coast, with the Hon Mr Sheehan, He was accompanied by Messrs A. Brodie and MoCullough, the Couuty Chairman and Mayor of Thames; Messrs H. D. Johnson (interpreter), VV. Berry (junr., secretary), Gill (Native Department), and the hon Wi Parata, Cable advices from London notify that the Bank of New Zealand have floated the Wellington Corporation £100,000 loan at a premium of £4000. A Police Pension Bill has been prepared, Its main provisions are that first each member of the force pays five per cent, upon his salary for live years, as his contribution towards a superannuation fund, and after a certain period seven and a-half per cent. As an additional aid to the superannuation fund, it is to receive half of the fines imposed on the force. After fifteen years' service members are to be entitled to a pension of one-fifth of the salary they are in receipt of at the expiration of that period. A fall of earth near the engine shaft of the Piako mine took place yeaterday, but fortunately without doing much injury to the mine. A hole about 30ft. by 12ft, was left after the fall, which was caused by the giving way of an old working in the Bright Smile porlion of the mine, from No. 1 level to the surface. A number of tanks were carried away with the fall, but no damage was dono to the shaft, The open space left will be filled in today, and the engine secured, under the superintendence of Mr Thos. Dunlop. The dispute re the Water Supply for domestic purposes has been satisfactorily arranged by the Government between tbe two local bodies. The County authorities receive a very substantial monetary consideration for handing over to the Borough their interests, and legislation will give the Borough necessiry powers to raise money for the improvement of the supply,

We are glad to learn that the Thames County Council has received authority to expend a sum of £2000 on various public works, tenders for which will be invited at soon as plans and surveys are completed. One fourth of the amount is to be expended on the road between Ohinemuri and Te Aroha. The road to Hastings will also absorb a portion of the sum, and besides these two, very important works nearer home will be undertaken, namely, the road along the upper part of Te Papa Gully, which is so necessary to enable claimholders to get their stone down to the batteries on the flat, and the road to tho Otunui b'ock, which will be useful for mining, and also open up some fair leasehold holdings under the (lold&eld Begu. lations, The Hamilton correspondent of an Auckland contemporary says!—Mr James Stewart, District Engineer, went to Te Aroha this (Saturday morning to settle matters in connection with the prosecution of the railway, to decide on a crossing place at Waiho and the route of the railway through the Te Aroha block, On Monday a section of line will be commenced by natives on piece work from Totara Point to Kirikiri. Tenders will shortly be called for the formation of railway from' Kirikiri to Hikutaia and Fiako. Plans for fourteen miles of railway, extending from the bridge to Matamata, are ready at Wellington, Captain Morris addressed the electors at Gisborne on Saturday night at the Masonic Hall. There were about 700 present. He made a vigorous speech, and answered questions satisfactorily, He received a vote of confidence. A committee was formed of leading residents to secure his return. It is considered doubtful whether a Government candidate would have any chance of being returned here. The Maoris held a meeting, and they decided to support Morris, The Hon Mr Pharazin, a member of the Legislative Council, has divided his honorarium amongst certain Episcopalian Churches, The barque Ironsides, Captain Spenee, 105 days out, arrived at Auckland on Saturday. As she rounded tbe North Head it was noticed that heavy weather had been encountered, as the vessel was minus the jibboom, bowsprit, and a lot of gear, but this was the least of the misfortunes, as our reporter, on boarding her, found that one of the seaman had lost his life on the voyage. On July 12th a fatal accident occurred to an able seaman named William Wells, who was engaged on the lower maintopsail yard fixing the downhaul, when the halyard-runner of the upper topsail yard was carried way, the yard falling down and striking him on the head, no doubt killing him instantly. The poor fellow into the water, and although the ship was promptly hove to, and life-buoys thro ra overboard, he was never seen again, A boat was lowered under the charge of the second officer and four hands, and although the search was continued until mid-day, it was fruitless, neither the body nor the buoys being seen, Passengers :—Saloon—Rev. James and Mrs Apperley, Messrs G. Way, Crump, and S. C. Hall, Second cabin; Mrs E. Ramsay, J, G Sowerby, Wm, and Catherine Lambert, Wm. 11, Lambert, Anne Lambert, JohnS. Lambert, N. Morris, James Hill, Charles K. Russell, H, Fisher, Charles J. Eaton, Charles 6. Esam, and Arthur Esam. Steerage-John Jackson, J. L. Jones, William Ellis (junr.), Lionel A. Levin, Edwin Harvie, Caroline Harvie, Edwin Harvie, William Harvie, Charles Harvie, Walter Harvie, Alice Harvie, James Bidlake, Mary Ann Bidlake, Leonard Bidlake, Sydney Bidlake, and William Bruce.

The brigantine Progress, from Adelaide to Auckland brought the following cargo: 290 tons flour, 504 sacks wheat, 7 cases wine, piano, 29 cases salad oil, The barque Loongana, from Hobart Town, brought! 100 cases jam, 1700 cases green fruit, 40 sacks onions, 6 bales hops, 32 pieces stone, 6000 rails, 11,000 palings, 160 bags ground and 900 bags chopped bark, _ 25,000 laths, 20 bundles hurdles, 55 cases jams, and 15 cases Hawkin's tart fruit, 100 cases green fruit, 1050 bags barley, 25,000 laths, 6000 rails, 11,000 palings, and 32 pieces stone, Stone Brothers; 200 cases Johnson's jams, Owen and Graham; 410 cases Peacock's jams, Brown, Barrett and Co,; 360 cases KB jams, B. Tonks and Co,; 490 cases green fruit, It. Arthur; 800 caies green fruit, L. W. Eaton. The Petitions Committee reported to the House on the petition of MrW. N. Bearancke who prays for consideration for dismissal from the service of the Government, when ho was Resident Magistrate in the Waikato Disrict, The committee report that owing to the pressure of public business, the Committee had not been ablo to obtain the evidence of the Native Minister, and, therefore, had been unable to come to any decision in the matter. _ The great event of the week will be tho public meeting in Auckland Mechanics' Institute this evening, for the consideration of tbe present Native and Public Works policy, and simultaneously the tradesmen of the city will be taking the necessary steps for the formation of a political association. During the remainder of the week candidates will be stumping the various constituencies, and fresh complications will doubtless arise,

POLICE COURT.-YesTEBDAY, (Before H.IIEHKICK,Esq., K.M.) Tip3iology.—One person, of respectable appearance, admitted a charge of drunkenness. As it was his first appearance and he had been incarcerated for several hours, the Bench discharged him with a caution, Laeoeny. — William Molntosh was charged with stealing two cigar holders and cases,|of the value of 6s, the properly of Jas. Thompson, of the Thames Hotel.— Prisoner said ho did not know whether ho stole the articles.—Mr Sub-Inspector Kenny asked for a remand until the following morning in order to enable him to get up ovidence.—Remanded accordingly.

First City man (Optimist): 'How's business with you? I can't help thinkiug things are looking bet—' Second city man (Pessimist) : 'Driftng fast to the workhouse I And what makes me doubly anxious is, I can't think who'll be left to pay the poor-rate I!— Punch,