The Thames Star. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896.

Thames Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 8331, 23 April 1896, Page 2

The Thames Star. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896.

Owing to to-day being a Government holiday, the Warden's Court, which was set down for to-day, was adjourned till tomorrow. The Anglo-Continental Company have secured the services of Mr William H. Baker, for many years mine manager to the Cambria Gr.M. Co. Mr Baker takes up his new duties as assistant to Messrs Gordon and Park on the Ist of May, that being the date that these three gentlemen assume their respective offices. Mr Baker sent his resignation in to-day to Mr E. McDonald Scott, the legal manager of the Cambria i Co. We congratulate Mr Baker on his I well-earned promotion, and the company on having secured the services of a [ thoroughly practical and trustworthy I man.

Mb E. H. Taylor's lecture in the Waiotahi schoolroom last evening was largely attended, and the collection realised about £1 ss, which -will be devoted to the funds of the Waiotahi Unsectarian Sunday School.

P' Nobbury calls attention to the quality of goods he is selling, reminding cash buyers they will be liberally treated in all lines.— [Advt.]

They are forming a Church Rugby Union in Auckland. At the inaugural meeting the following churches were represented :—- St. Patrick's, St. Andrew's, St. James's, St. Benedict's, St. Marks, All Saints', Alexandra Street Church, Tabernacle, and Helping Hand Mission.

The 10ft shark caught off North Shore was entrapped in a net which had been set for mullet. The shark had in its struggles when it became entangled wound the net round and round its body, and when found was dead.

Mr E. H. Taylor has had a very busy time of it this week. On Monday he lectured at Kopu, on Tuesday at Puriri, and last night at Waiotahi. To-night Mr Taylor will give his usual lantern lecture at the Pollen Street Lecture Hall, the subject being " The parable of the talents." A collection will be taken at the door on going in. .

Pianofortes carefully tuned for 7s 6d— periodical visits at reduced rates. J. Grickj, Thames Music Warehouse, Pollen street.— ("Advt.l

The coaches are having a rather rough time of it on the Paeroa-Waihi and Waitakauri roads. The horses become completely bogged in many places, and at the Kahu the other day pieces were pulled out of the coach in endeavoring to drag it through. What the roads will be like in a couple of months' time it is impossible to say, but a recent traveller assures us that the Rahu Gorge track cannot be any worse than it is at present. The lower road, which has been lately closed for repairs, will, however, be opened on Monday. Business in Waitekauri and the Up-country generally is reported as brisk, notwithstanding the number of protected claims.

The ladies will soon be turning out in different attire. Every season brings its changes, which all are ready to accept, and no doubt all will be eager to purchase the new jackets, mantles, cloaks, waterproofs, furs, and the beautiful new dress materials—an immense stock —which W. S. "Wylio has now opened. A few samples arc shown in the windows. The value, vsfriety, and extent uf his whole range of dress goods is all that could bo desired. Millinery and dressmaking on the premises.—-[Auvt.]

In another column our Auckland correspondent wires that Constable Brooking lias left Onehunga for Upper Thames. We understand that the intention is to appoint a constable to Waitekauri, where the continual disturbances which have occurred for some time past have rendered some efficient control absolutely necessary. There is also a possibility of alterations be made in the Thames and several of the Up-Country stations.

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The Secretary of the Rugby Union has received the following telegram in reply to a wire forwarded offering half the gate money for a match to be played at Parawai against the Waimato Club, of Taranaki:—"Accept your offer for match Wednesday, if suitable arrangements can be made with steamer to return Wednesday. Inform you definitely in the morning." The captains of the three senior teams have been invited to select a team to meet the Waimate Club.

To-day is St. George's Day. Tho anniversarios of the Scotch and Irish patron Saints—St. Andrew and St. Patrick- are generally observed in some form or other, but hitherto St. George's Day has generally been allowed to pass by practically unnoted, Englishmen being evidently less enthusiastic on the subject than the other members of the united races. This year, however, we observe that"the Gazette has constituted a holiday for the celebration of St. George in all the Govornment offices throughout the colony. Following their usual practice, the schools are not recognising tho holiday.

The Tatiranga people are holding a grand demonstration to-day, with school children in floral waggons, etc., the proceeds to be devoted to the Brunnerton Relief Fund.

Our Waitekauri correspondent wires ; — "A man named Stevens, a recent'arrival, committed suicide this morning by hanging himself in his tent. So far very little is known of him, as he is quite a stranger. When found he was hanging by a strap from the ridge pole of his tent, and had apparently been dead a couple of months."

Fkom a rough estimate it is calculated that the local subscription list controlled by the Brunner Relief Committee will total from £230 to £250. This comprises the Borough, Parawai, and a few of the mines in the Country.

The Secretary of the Thames Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club desires to acknowledge the receipt of donations from the following:—Rev. Father O'Keilly, Dr. Kilgour, Messrs J. Muir, J. Teddy, E. Reynolds, G. Lawlor, H. GilfiUan, junr., H. Lowe, John Coutts, W. E. Thomas, and L. Dodd.