The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1891.

Thames Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 6783, 17 January 1891, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1891.

4 A poll for the election of s>ven members o*f the Thames Drainage Board is taking place to-day at the Borough Chambers, but the result will not be known until this evening. Meetings of the Borough and County Councils were held at noon to-day for the purpose of appointing representatives on the Board for the ensuing year. '• At the former there were present—The Mayor (Mr McAndrew), CrsMcGowan, Wood, Comer, Koefoed, Brown, Wilson, and Radford. It was decided to reappoint Cr McGowan to represent the Council, members expressing themselves as being fully satisfied with his actions in the past, bothin conserving the interests of the :Council on the Board, and those of the mining industry generally. The members present at the meeting of the County Council were— Crs Coutts (Chairman), Dunlop, Killgour, and Paltridge. General satisfaction was expressed at the faithful manner in which Mr A. Brodiehad discharged the duties in the past, and it was unanimously decided to reelect him as the Council's representative, while it was also mentioned that by appointing a gentleman resident in Auckland, a saving would be effected by the Board. •

A telegram received this afternoou from "our Auckland correspondent states that at a meeting of the directors of the Success G.M. Co. s the tender of Mr Wilton at 10s per foot was accepted for driving 200 ft in this company's mine, Karaka Creek.

.A'meeting of the members of the Thame3 Anti-Vaccination Society is to be held in the Good Templar Hall at 8 o'clock next Tuesday evening, for the purpose of considering the advisability of petitioning the House of Representatives against the present Act in reference to compulsory vaccination.

Mr H. D. Pikr, manager of the CD. & C.C:, announces in his usual modest manner through our columns that "the greatest sale of the day" is now being held at their premises, corner of Pollen and Willoughby streets. He assures us—and through us, the public of Thames — that large reductions have been made throughout the entire stock, but more especially that portion of it which is of a decidedly summer character, and that as the greater part of the hot weather is still before us, this opportunity of securing new seasonable goods at sale prices should not be lost sight of. The entire stock of French and English millinery has been reduced to half-price, and will be on view in the show-room this evening; this alone should be a great attraction for our lady friends.

Miss Amt Vaughan ana her clever burlesque and pantomime company gave another excellent performance in the Academy of Music night, the whole performance being gone through to the evident satisfaction of all present, as the applanse was both frequent and hearty. This evening the pantomime will be repeated, when it is hoped there will be a good house.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Committee of the School of Mines was held last evening, there being present—Messrs J. McGowan (in the Chair), Watson, Moore, and Dr. Williams.—The minutes of the previous meeting, together with the outwards and inwards correspondence, were read and dealt with. Amongst the latter the following letter was received from Mr H. Crump, the Judge in the mechanical drawing competition: —"Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure in accepting your request to act as examiner of the mechanical drawing competition in connection with- your School, and beg to submit my awards for! the prizes, viz.,: prize first, for color drawings, motto X", second, for color drawings, motto H; prize first, pen and ink, motto No. 99. In making my awards, for the benefit of the pupils I beg to make a few remarks thereon, ,viz.: "motto X has paid especial attention to detail ■ in section (particularly of head and screw) which I consider is the principal object in mechanical drawing, the coloring also being very neatly done. The same remarks apply to motto H for second prize. In pen and ink sketches No. 99 appears to have the best idea of detail—the shading also neatly done. Motto N; little or no attention has been paid to ttie shape of the screw and head, otherwise the shading is particularly well done. Motto 3 does'not come under the competition, as (3£>l6r has been used in plan instead of pen and iak f The above remarks, I trust, will not discourage pupils from further competition, my object being to pajnt out deficiencies that will prove a benefit to mechanics in the workshop, and may state that the whole of fchp drawings are a credit to your mechanical drawing class." A unanimous rota of thanks was passed to Mr Crump for his services; In the absence of Mr Adams, the drawing master, the Committee do,not Icoow the name 3of the successful com-.petitora.r-Tfae rfecretary notified the receipt of copies' of the reports and statistics of the Mining Department of Victoria, and the annual report of the Sandhurst School of Mines. Receipt of the reports to be acknowledged with thanka.—On the motion of Dr William*, seconded by Me Watson, Mr D. R, GelHon was appointed Auditor.—Two applications were received for the use of the battery to dry crush ore, but to not otherwise heat it. The Committee postponed the consideration of the matter until a fuller meeting of the Com? mittee, those present believing that to deal with ore in the shape asked woald be departing from the principle for which the plant was erected.—The President and Secretary were authorised to prepare the annual report to be submitted to the subscribers on February 3rd. A meeting of the Gommitfcea was fixed to bo held prior to the annual meeting to sqaare up all business connected with the,past year.—After passing the usual accounts the meeting ad.journed. The statistics of crime in the Auckland police district for the year ended 31st ulto. have just been compiled. The number of offences reported was 2265, as agaiast 3339 for the previous year, showing a satisfactory do- ■ crease of 74.

The Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade held their annual meeting at. the Grahamstown engine-station last night for the nomination of officers. The following members were proposed for the different offices :-r-Superinten-dent, Mr John West; Captain of the Norfch branch, Mr J. C. -Williams; Captain of the South branch, Mr J. Pateraon; Secretary, Mr C. Christie; Treasurer, Mr J. C. Williams; Auditors, Engine-keeper J. W. Anderson and Mr J. Pateraon. As those nominated do not exceed, the number required, tthey will be declared duly elected' at the next meeting of the Brigade.

An error; occurred in the ; telegram from Auckland in our'last issue, giving, the result of the civil cage of laser tyi v. Alfred Kobert Greenwa'y. We now learn that Dr. Giles said he had no doubt that the defendant was too drunk to make a contract. The whole probabilities of the case seemed to be ia favor of the statement of the defence. The wome» had simply "plundered plaintiff's bag-, expecting to make Gteteenway pay the amount. He gave judgment for the defendant, and i*ot plaintiff, as previously telegraphed. ■ ■.

I? you live in the cossfcry and cannot obtain Arthoe Nathan's Teaß, pleaeo write to the proprietor. No retailer should charge yon more than 2s a»d 2s 6d per lb for either India, Ceylos, or China bleed. Do not forget.

The Burns' Club have decided to celebrate Burns' anniversary on the 26th inst., when " Cramond Brig" will be produced. A charge for admission will be made to both members and visitors.

At the Primitive Methodist Church to-mor-r6w the morning service will be conducted by Mr H. Keniterley, and in the evening by the Eev. X R. Raine, who will also preach daring the day at Omahu and Pnriri. The Rev. W. Keall will officiate as usnat at, the Wesleyan Church; at the Presbyterian Church the Eev. S. J. Neill will preach in the morning on "The Christian Church a family," and in the evening on " Faithful unto death" ; and at the Pollen Street Lecture Hall the usual services will be held, and Mr Taylor will lecture in the evening on "If a man die, shall he live again?"

Tenders were epened by the County Counoil last evening, for clearing slips on the Thames-Coromandel road; The work waa lefc in five sections, and each contract was secured by Mr P. Trainor, at the following prices : — Section 1, £11; No. 2, £9; No. 3, £19 10a; No. 4, £11; and No. 5, £12 12s.

The valuation list for the Borough for the ensuing year is now open for inspection at the Council Chambers. All objections must bq lodged before the 15th prox.

At the Primitive Methodist Conference in Auckland yesterday the following officers were elected for the ensuing year :—President, Rev. W. S. Potter; Vice-president, Mr James Bellringer ; Secretary and Assistant, Revs. Sharp and Laycock; Revs. A. J. Smith and C. G. Ward were appointed reporters to the daily papers; auditors, Messrs Luke and Jebson. Messrs Trenwith and Sherett were appointed to receive connectional moneys, and the Rev. J, Guy to represent the English Conference.

i The Saxon Gold Mining Company has paid £15,416 13s 4d in dividends since its formation in November, 1884.

The greatly increased demand for Arthur Nathan's pure packed teas, undeniably proves their intrinsic worth, and shows how a dit» criminating public reoeiye and appreciate what is proved in the using to be genuine. Every thrifty housewife should try them for herself; it will then be discovered what a great saving can bo effected when compared against other brands. Ask for Arthur Nathan's Pure Packed Teai, 2s and 2s 6d per lb. To be obtained from all distributors of reliable stores.