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Thames Star, Volume XIX, Issue 5825, 30 September 1887, Page 2

It will be seen by a Wellington telegram in another column that the crisis in political affairs bas eventuated in tbe resignation of tb» Premier, and in His Excellency the Governor having sent for Major Atkinson to form a new Government.

Wfl would again remind our readers of the first of the Greenwood Family Concerts whioh lakes plaoo this evening in the Academy of Music, commencing at 8 o'clock, The programme comprises pianoforte duets and eoloe, songs, and violin solos by tbe Misees Agatha, Ruby, and Nora Greenwood, a recitation by Master Greenwood, the " Jewel Song" from Faust and a reoitation by Miss Maribel, a violin and piano duet by Mrs Greenwood and Miet Maribel, and a duet for two pianos also by Mrs Greenwood and Miss Maribel. We feel sure that there will be a large attendance this evening to hear this talented family of whom we have heard so much.

At tbe Police Court to-day, before H, A. Stratford, Esq., R.M., Thames Morton was charged (1) with having ustd indecent language in the bar of the Governor Ferguson Hotel, Tararu, on the 19th inst., and (2) with refusing to quit the premises after being requested to do so by the licensfce;—Sergt. Murphy appeared for the proseoation, and Mr Lush for the defendant, who pleaded guilty to both offences.—ln reply to a question from His Worship, Fred rick Sptike stated that by the conduct of defendant other persons wore annoyed. He was troublesome and excited for about an hour, end witness had to pnt him out. He appeared excited over the election. —Mr Lush addressed the Court on behalf of the defendant, pointing out that he w»« under the influence of liquor when making use of the language, and dwelling upon the fact that the licensee of the hotel .nad not taken action in the matter. -** His Worship said the language was ot the most filthy nature, and the fact of the licensee, not prosecuting could not have any weight, its he had a business and perhaps did, not desire to be brou ht into disfavor by reporting the matter to the police. But there were customers and others who had to be considered as well as tbe licensee, and protected. A. man who would use such disgusting language when under the irfluenoe of liquor should never get drunk, as he really became unfit to be at large, For the first offence, defendant would be seatenoed to three days'imprisonment with bard labor in the Shortland Gaol j while for refuan? to leavelhe premise*, a fine of lO.< arid costs 13t, would be imposed, or in da'ault throe days' imprisonment. Defendant could coaeirier that he had been lightly dealt, with.

Thk sohoor,er, Orpheus arrived this mornitig from Itunedin with 20 tons of fburand 600 bags of Oit«, coo igned to M. Browne and Co.

Thh inspection parade of members of the Rifle Hangers in the Volunteer Hall last evening was fairly well attended, there being 45 of all ranks present The men were exercised in the usual battalion drill by Instructor Grant, the inspection being conducted byCaptain Blair. > Thb Gift Tree held in the Wesley an schoolroom, Pollen Street, yesterday evening proved a great Bucceas. Punctually at 7 o'clock, when the doors opened, a throng of ladies and children, with a goodly number of the sterner sex, commenced to pour in, till the schoolroom was literally pscked. Every visitor on entering received a numbered ticket, which entitled | the holder to the correspond ng numbar on j the gifts, which numbered from 1 to 600, i commencing on the tree, which was tastefully j decorated with the coveted prizes, comprising ; nicely dressed dolle, toys, &c, &c, and so on, i to the stalls, which were numbered from 200 fo 300, 400 to EOO, and 600—so that any confusion was avoided—each lady at these stalls dispensing the. gifts as the tickets -were presented, and which all found claimants. There was sleo a csntre tub'le, on which was placad a huge mag'c bride's cake, the sections being dispensed at a shilling a piece, which piece on opening conUine i some article of doll's or child's apparel, &o«, iv moat oases some' hing unsuited to fie venturesome speculator, causing great, fun and hilarity. Miss Best't) music pupils and other young ladies of the School played selections on a piano-I—the tone of which would have been much improved by a visit to the doctor. However, the performers acquitted themeelves generally well under the circumstances, as was attested by tho congregation of a music-loving crowd around them. There was also a room set apart for refreshments, which wore provided on a liberal scile, comprising lemonade, ginger beer, sweet drinks, and tarts ai;d cakes of every conceivable eorfc, nuts, &o The ladies who attended this department acquitted themselves admirably. Several prominent merrbers of the ohmch and school were present., aiding and assisting here, there, and everywhere. The remainder of the articles left on hand—which ware few—were sold as usual by a Dutch auction, Mr R. R. McGlregor officiating as auctioneer. Thus ended a very enjoyable evening, which resulted, we understand, in realising a sum of £35 towards the funds of the Sunday School, for whose benefit the entertainment' was given. We should have mentioned th»t a part of the Naval Band played several airs outside on the openiog of the doors.

We would draw attention to an advertisement in another column announcing the arrival at the Thames of " Huoyadi, the Living Head," which has been on exhibition in Auckland for the pist three weeks, during which time it attracted much nttention. It will be on view in Pollen street next door to Mr (opposite the Salvation Army Barracks) for a few days only.

We are pleaßed to learn that as the result of the energetic canvass of (ho friends of Mrs -Harris, of Parawai, better known as " Jenny Wren," whose husband died a abort, time ago, the revy satisfactory oum of "£56 has been subscribed for the benefit of herself and children. It should, perhaps, be explained that included in this amount ia on item, £3 8s 6d, b'/ing the prooeeda from the lecture kindly delivered by Mr E. H. Taylor on her behalf. It is gratifying to note the liberal manner in which the public responded to the call made upon them, which will doubtless bo appreciated by Mrs Harris.

'* Pufp ' defines " golden guinea pigs" as follows :—" Lord Augustus doesn't see in to have had a rosy time of it! He says he spent £3000 a year beyond his salary at Bydney, and that for 20 years past hie expenses have always exceeded his salary ! What a career ! I don't Bee where the fun coinns ia of being a blooming nob on those terms / I'd rather run a tripe mil!, in Cuba street, and have a few half crowns to the good on Saturday night! Yes, if we only knew it, some of these noble swells all over stars and garters, are just about as miserable* ob they make them ! lots ol people who cringe to them and envy them, are much bettor off than (hey are, really! What on earth will Augustus do ? A man of his ago and rank can't very well eweep a crossing or peddle trotters! Bless you, dear boy, as coon as he's got whitewashed, he'll start guinea pigaing and very likely he'll make a pile! Guinea pigging—what'a that? I knew be used to go in for breeding cochin obina fowls / I bought a oluteh of eggs from him myself, and they were addled ! But I didn't know he was great o.i guinea pigs! Ah, I didn't mean > that tort! Don't you know, you bear people say to to their kids t '* Now then, you Tommy, you just set, down and don't do nothin'! You be as good as a golden guinea till I come back!" But what is a golden guinea pig ? You ask Vsgel! He can tell you all abaut it! A golden guinea pig is a man with a handle to his name, any sort of handle will do, who doos nothing but let his name be put on the directory of companies, to give them an air of respectability which they otherwise lack! And does he get paid for it ? Bather! He's supposed to get a guinea for each meeting of directors, hut some get a great deal more than that! Well, now, that's rather curious ! I've noticed Lord Augustus Loftus' name on the directory of several of these new Aus« tralian gold mining companies they're frying to float in London! Ah, hoe at it already, is he ! I thought as much!