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Thames Advertiser, Volume XXVI, Issue 7662, 19 October 1893, Page 2

A cable received last night apprised us of the fact that two notables in the European world, had passed over to the great majority —fllarhall AlcMahon and Charles Gounod. The former, as our readers ave no doubt aware, was a distinguished French soldier; the latter, the composer of Faust aud other operas, and whose spccial inventiveness in melody, was the cause of envy (o all succeeding musicians. His "Mease fciolcnelle" is also a work which will be long appreciated after his demise.

Mr J. E Hansen, of Shortland, has a new business announcement in this morning's issue.

We understand that the County Council has appointed Messrs Smith and John Teddy to settle the difficult question of Maori dogs.

Nominations for the forthcoming County elections will be received by tho Returning Officers of the several Ridings on Wednesday, the Ist November, and the poll, where necessary, will be taken on Wednesday, the Bth proximo.

Mr Gee, of the Palmer-Beaumont Concert Company, is said to possess a splendid baritone voice, while as a tenor singer Mr Armes Beaumont, the celebrated tenor, will, we feel sure, be heartily appreciated. Mr Lemmone is a proficient flautist, and under his able manipulation this instrument produces most beautiful and melodious strains.

Mr Adam Thomson. Secretary of the Miners' Union, notifies by advertisement that the quarterly meeting of the Miners' Union, A.M.A., will be held in St. George's Hall on Saturday evening. The cause of the alteration in the place of meeting is that the Academy of Music is engaged by the Fredo Company for Saturday night.

I A telegram from Wellington states that the Premier intends asking the Queensland Government to place at the disposal of the Government of this colony the services of the principal Government geologist there, Mr 11. Jack, the intention being.to employ him in the examination of deep levels 'in mining on the West Coast, the Thames, and Otago goldfields. Mr Jack, who is a geologist of European reputation, is the leading mining expert of Australia.

Yesterday afternoon Mr H. Kennerley, of Pollen street, was drawing some water from bis tap, when the supply suddenly ceased. He sent for Mr Battson, in order to have the defcct remedied. Upon opening the street and taking oat the small pipe connected with the nine-inch main, it was found that the cause of the stoppage was a gay and festive frog, which, in pursuance of its frolicsome habit of wandering, had got its head jammed into the small supply pipe. A candidate for the Wliait sends the following anent the marriage of Miss Morton and 'Mr Wiggins: Beat the tin cans—make a row—Wiggins has got married now., Eat the nuptial cake, dear maids, dream that nuptial joy ne'er fades.. Health be to the wedded pair, may they' ever he as fair, as they at the wedding were. Ne'er may troubles them overtake, ne'er their joyous life be ' spoiled—may they ever> join in praise each of other's pleasing ways, and when Time shall prove too strong, and their fives be no more long—let the memory of the past, cheer them in their age at last. | A somewhat peculiar case was heard in.the iDunedin R.M. Court the other day, when an application .was made for compensation for cattle killed under the Cattle Act. Mr Stout, who appeared for the applicant, contended that the Act of 1881 provided for compensation, and the provisions of that Act were embodied in the Act of 1890, under which the cattle were killed. The contention of I

Mr Fraser, who appeared on the other -'side, was that under the Act of 1881 provision was made for compensation where compensation was payable, but no provision existed in the Act that compensation should be payable, and no regulations were made in that direction. Under the Act of 1890 there was no reference to compensation. His .vWorship

upheld Mr Fraser's contention and dismissed the application.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at ;he residence of Mr Charles Morton, Sandes

\ Street, Block 27, ■ yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret Morton and Mr G. E. Wiggins, both of whom arc well known and highly esteemed. : Me ! bride, who was given away by her ' looked exceedingly well, being'attired in a ! ' costume of cream cashmere, with, silk lace] 1 trimmiugs, and the indispensible orange ) blossoms. She also carried in her hand a i beautiful boquet of flowers made by Mr Stilwell of Pacroa. She was attended by i four bridesmaids—namely, Miss E. Morton (sister of the bride), Misses Deebles (2), and ! Miss M. Morton. Mr G. Martin officiated as ' best man. The ceremony, which was wit- . nessed by a large number of the most intimate friends and relations of the happy pair, was performedby theßev. D. McNicoll. After the wedding had been solemnised a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of, at which hearty wishes' were expressed for Mr arid Mrs Wiggins. In the evening a social in commemoration of the event was held at the Good Templar Hall,-there being a large assemblage, and the affair proved to be of a most enjoyable nature. During the evening, Mr Wiggins was presented on behalf of the teachers and elder scholars of, the Wesleyan Sunday school, in. which she has laboured for several years as a teacher, with a beautiful silver mounted biscuit barrel, and a handsome set of glove and handkerchief boxes. The presentation was . made by Miss A. Koid, who read the accompanying letter: ff Oh this occasion of your marriage will you please accept the accompanying biscuit 'jar, glove, and handkerchief boxes from flic teachers, officers and senior scholars of . the Thames Wesleyan Sunday School as a small token of their high esteem and regard for your sovvioes as a teacher in the school. They join in good wishes for your future happiness, and that of your husband." (Here followed the signatures of the officers of the school). Mr Wiggins suitably responded on behalf of his wife; and thanked the donors for their haudsome gift.

Reynolds and Co.'s, (Limited; Anchor brand croamory butter can be obtained in any quantity retail, of grocers and dairymen, I and wholesale only of their sole agents, the J London Dairy Co., Victoria .street, Auckland | -[ADYT.]

The Northern Pioneer Lodge, 1.0. G.T., have decidcd to have an excursion to Coromande! on the ninth of November, Prince of Wales Birthday. The Ohinemuri has been engaged for the occasiou, and the return fare has been fixed at three shillings.

Mr E. H. Taylor notifies his intention to contest the Thames seat at the ensuing general election. > meeting of his friends and supporters will be lielu in the sample room of the Academy of Music on Friday evening, when arrangements will {be fully made in connection with his candidature.

Mr lies has a new advertisement in this morning's issue, from which it will be seen that he .offers special inducements to patronise his studio. To every dozen cabinet photos Mr lies gives one enlarged copy, suitable for framing. As the price charged is only 26s for the dozen, the advantage is at once seen when we mention that the ordinary charge for one of these enlarged photos is 355;

One of the biggest finds that has been struck for many years at the Thames took place on Saturday last, when a regular rush set in for the new find at Boom Corner, where the greatest bargains in drapery ever : heard of can be had from Mr J. Walters.— [ADVT.I