The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, JULY 13, 1885.

Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5144, 13 July 1885, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, JULY 13, 1885.

When it first became known that it was intended to bold an Industrial Exhibition in Wellington, it seemed to be feared that not many exhibits would be sent from our neighborhood; few people could see where they were to come from, and a species of sadness settled on those desir•us of pushing forward the natural advantages of the district. However, up to the present time, a very respectable list of Thames entries* has been made, and these hare come forth without any particular encouragement being given them. This clearly shows that the place is not without the material necessary for the satisfactory establishment of important manufactures around us. There can be no doubt that not only the raw material required in many manufactures abounds almost at our very doors, but that ordinary labor is within easy reach and to be economically obtained, power is readily available, skilled artizans are amongst us, and, in short, that there is no reasonable excuse for the'place relying solely for its existence on its mines. The foundation for numerous manufactures exists here, and it cannot but be regretted that it is so slightly taken advantage of. One method of curing this state of things has sutf. gested itself, and that is the formation of an industrial association, to be composed of members who will, study the natural advantages of the district, and push for* ward local industries, feeling that while they are forwarding the interests of the place they lire in, they are increasing their own prosperity. There are many practical men here who would, we feel sure, willingly—aye, eagerly—help the formation of such au association. Our foundry owners, timber workers, furniture makers,,and those following other industrial pursuits would be too glad to hare an opportunity of elevating our manufacturing name from its present aeclusion. The cunning of fruit and fish, and also the manufacture of sauces are instances in the list which might have much more attention paid to them than they have receired. The importation of tinned fish and fruit and English and foreign sauce is a very large item in our Custom House returns. The very many uses to which the timber of so many kinds which the district has been so bounteously provided with, can be put to, should suggest" the establishment of works employing labor and capital; in fact, the subject is so large, and possesses so many phases that any attempt at it would lead to an almost inexhaustive dis« course. The formation, as we suggest, of an Industrial Association hero would have a good effect, and tend very materially to adraace the interests of the district, and inaugural steps in such a direction should be immediately taken.

Peopie very frequently cause uncecessary trouble to the police and others, and cast undeserved Blurs on characters of vnrious people through their own caielessnees, but to* day it was found that v case of over carefulness was the source of serious trouble, ca\m< g chiefly a man to he committed for trial for a serious offence, after having said that lie waa robbed in a local bo6telry. Weeton, who was committed for trial for " unlawfully wounditig" icdey committed the rash act with which be stands charged while labouring under the apparent delusion that he had been robbed in the Hotel at which he was staying. Upon being searched to-day afterj.be Police Court examination, three £1 notes were found pinned inside his shitt. This was evidently the money which the man thought he had been robbed of, and thus his extreme caution, allied (o a severe drinking bout, has apparently been the cause'of his present serious situation.

The football match played on the Waio« Karaka Flat on Saturday afternoon between the Hfturaki (Natitos) and Union Clnbs prored a moat interesting one, and resulted in a victorj for the Natires Sy two points to nil; this was the result of a touch down obtained by Taramena. Each side wa3 several times forced down, and some Tery close play was shown; the running and kicking of the natiTes, and the passing of the Unions were especially worthy of comment. For the victors the exertions of Kota, Murray, Aperahama, 'Watece, Taramena and Mokena were deserving of praise, while Allen, Beckman, Buoban, McGregor, and O'Sullivan did good service for the Union Club.

Thk tender of Bobertson and Co., Wellington, hat been accepted for building and completing the screw steamer for the Defence Pepartmeat.

The result of the Tauranga election became known yesterday morning at the Thames, and occasioned some little surprise in many quarters. Although it was expected tint the contest would be « close on?, any betting that took place was in favor of Mr Kelly. The result of the polling was as follows:—

Thus giving Mr Grace a majority of 26 TOtei. A nBPOBT reaches us from Ohinemuri that tho men prospecting for coal in that district have knocked off work after driving a distance of 300 feet. The seam in the face averages from.four to five feet in thicknes', and the coal is very good for household pur^; poses, throwing out a great heat. The draw--back seems to be that there ie a considerable amount of snndstone mixed with the coal. It is said that'the seam never looked hotter than at the present time, and it is a matter of regret that driving has been suspended—presumably for want of funds.

The Nelson corporation recently invited tenders for earthworks, it being thought these would afford work for the unemployed. The tenders are naw in, and tho lowest are more than 20 per cent, abovo the engineer's estimates. The acting-manager remarked that it was evident that there were no unemployed there who can swing a pick.

An enquiry as to the loss of the brigantiiie Helena was opened in Nelson on Saturday, but adjourned till to-day. The steamer Lady Barkley proceeded oub to the Spit on Saturday night, but found the vessel embedded in the eand and waterlogged ; at high water the tide was overflowing her deck.

It is currently reported in Wellington tha the price paid by the Union 00. to Captain Williams for tho Black Diamond fleet of steamers and sailing vessels, and the owner's interest in the Koranui coal mine, is £81,000, of which £40,000 is taken in Union Co.'a shares.

At the Christchurch Supreme Court on Saturday, the case of B. B>. Davis was concluded, when the prisoner was found guilty of administering a drug with intnnt to commit felony. He called several witnesses for the defence, but utterly failed to disprove the charge. He was sentenced to 10 years penal servitude in this case, and 5 years for forg ry— 15 years in all. When sentenced he broke down entirely, and cried bitterly. There was a disposition io hiss him when removed from the dock. The charges of false pretences Bgainst him bave been withdrawn. A Dtjhedin telegram says:—The halfyearly report of the Colonial Bank shows the profit for that term at £17,711. A dividend of 7 per cent, is declared, with £10,000 odd placed to the re-aerre, and £2718 carried forward. Tbe meeting takea place on the 29th.

The following telegram appears in a recent number of the San Francisco Post. Chicago, May 12th. —The three Italians arrested in this city for alleged participation in tho murder of the Italian lemon peddler, Gariusso, praotically confessed to the perpetration of the the murder this afternoon. They in a measure absolve Gilardo, who was arrested in New York on his way to Italy. They state that he witnessed the deed, however, and demanded a eh are of the money taken from Cariusso as the price of his silence, and then aided them in shipping the body in tfie trunk to Pittsburg. The detectives declare that the confession is sufficient to cause the hanging of all three of the men All particulars are known to the police. The murder was perpetrated solely to obtain $300 or §400.

How to Enjoy Cold Weather.— Take something to warm yon, and which will at the same time give you strength and vigour. Nothing will do this and keep oat ;ho cold better, and bs more comforting, than a Lot, fragrant cup of •' Cadbury's Cocoa Essence."

Kei,t,y. Q-bacb. Opotiki ... 99 ... 73 Taupo ... 4 . ... 45 Maketu ... 15, ... 11 Eotorua ... 62 ... 43 Taurang* ... 155 ... 131 Whak'Jtane „ 6 ... 40 Katikoti ... 36 ... 42 Paeroa ... 29 ... 67 v Grcerton ... 3i ... 2 TePuko ... 34 ..- 17 KauaeraDga ... 20 ... -29 Owharoa ... 25 i.. 34'Puriri ... 15 ... 20 Hikutaia ... 5 ... 11" Total ... 539 ... 565