The Thames Star. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1896.

Thames Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8389, 27 June 1896, Page 2

The Thames Star. Resurrexi. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1896.

The death of Mr James Eowe, which occurred at his residence, Moanataiari Creek, at an early hour this morning, removes one of the oldest identities of the Thames goldfield. Mr Rowe was a miner during the prosperous and wonderful time of the 'seventies, and he has remained amongst us during the long period of hardship and depression experienced duriDg the last decade ; and now that the cloud is lifting and fortune is onco more beginning to smile upon the field, it is his sad lot to be snatched away from our midst During his late father's management of the famous Caledonian, when an output of gold was attained which is probably unexcelled in the history of mining, Mr Rowe worked as underground " boss," and his service in the same property also esiended over a considerable portion of Mr Coutfc's regime, the modern appellation of •' Haze)bank " having been then substituted for the old name. There is something in the retrospect of these old miners which a younger generation can scarcely rea'ise, and which entitles them to the respect not only of a section, but the whole community. They have borne the heat and bxirden of the day, and we owe in a great measure our present existence to their efforts. During the Caledonian days deceased was presented with a costly gold watch as a mark of esteem by his fellow miners. For years past he has been suffering from that incurable disease to which all miners are subject, and it was well known that his death was only a matter of time. The funeral leaves at 2.30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon for Fararu Cemetery. Members of the Protestant Al iance, of which deceased was a member, are notified to attend.

Tub boom in mining applications is ragiDg more fiercely tban ever, and the deposit money is flowing in apace. Since Monday morning last an aggregate suai of £1951 15s 4d has been received at the Warden's Office, as against £1427 for the preceding week. A period of three-quarfers of an hour yeßterday afternoon proved a record breaker, the amount received between 3.15 and 4 o'clock being £685 16s. Duriug the office hoars this rooming— from 10 to 12—a total sum of £464 5s was deposited, and it is stated that, as soon as the office opens on Monday next, at least a doz n applications will be waiting ready to put through. When the mere depobit money attains such proportions, one naturally wonders what the working cnpitßl will totaf, and where it will come from; also, whence will the labor supply be forthcoming ? These are questions which will require straight-forward answering in the near future. Most of the land applied for lately is situated at Tairua and Whangamsti, and some at Puru.

Interpreting in Chinese is a pay in? occupation. Mr T. Quoi stated in Court yesterday that his usual charge is half-a--tjuinea an hour. His costs allowed by Court totalled £4 193 6d.

The Naval Band intend holding a promenade concert on Wednesday evening next in the Academy of Music. Selections will be given by the Band, interspersed by dance music, and solos will also be played by the bandsmenl The charge for admission ha*) been fixed at sixpence.

Tjie Presbyterian Church Bazaar Committee has decided to reduc the price f admission to sixpence this atternoon and evening. There is still a large quani ity of goods left, and to effect a clearance articles will he marked at tempting prices.

Me D. Brkjham: will hold an art union shortly for his well-known picture, " A room in a fright," which is at present on view at Bane Bros., where tickets be obtained at the low price of Is.

Our Auckland correspondent wires : At the Survey Office yesterday Mr Harding, who is about to enter iuto partnership with Mr E. P. Adams, surveyor, of the Thames, was presented with a silvermounted biscuit jar by the staff. Mr Harding has been in the employ of the office for 14 years. Messrs Phillips and Riggs, who are also severing their connection with the department, were the recepients of handsome presents. Mr Mueller, in making the presentations, referred in eu'ogistic terms to each of these gentlemen.

The Gold Duties Act Amendment Bill, introduced by Mr A. J. Cadman, provide* as follows:—Section six of the " The Gold Duties Act, 1882," is hereby repealed, and the following is substituted in lieu thetcof:—(l.) lajmediatfcly upon the making and signing of any such declaration as aforesaid, the declarant shall forward a true copy thereof to ihe Clerk of the Council of each of the counties and boroughs named therein, If any person neglects or refuses to duly Dike such declaration, or to duly forward *uch copy thereof as hereinbefore pi ovided, he commits an offence, and is liable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds in respect of every such offence. If any person makes a' d signs any bucli declaration, or forwards any such copy thereof, knowing that such declaration or copy is untrue in any mateiial particular, lie commits an offence, and in addition to any o her penalty or punishment he thereby incurs he is liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds in respect of every such offence.

A large n imber of friends of tho late Mr Jno. Carier met afc Mr Melhose's office last evening in response to the call which, we understand, was for the purpose of deciding what steps could be taken to help Mrs Carter and family, who are unfortunately left in rather poor circumstances. Mr A. Smith (of the Bank of JNew Zealand) occupied the chair and after he had shown what he thought the best, course to be pursued, Mr W. Eddowes was elected secretary and treasurer and a committee was formed consisting of His Worship the Major, Messis J. Williams, W. Morrison, MeNiece, F. Wilson, J. H. Smith, H. J. G-reePslade, |E. McDonnell, W. Burch, Alex lioss, J. Corbett, A. Brown, W. McDonald, E. Butt, G. Brown, P McGregor, J Agnew, 1.. Lovgblin, and J. Hardman. The Chairman stated that a'ready the deceased gentleman's friends in Auckland had taken steps by way of providing assistance, and as he (Mr Smith) was going to Auckland he would ascertain what action had been taken, The meeting decided to await Mr Smith's return, when they wou'd be put in possession by him of the necessary information, but at the same time there was a concensus of opinion that as the late Mr Carter had spent most of his life at the Thames, this locality should do everything possible to help those who were dependent upon him. It was also stated that during Mr Carter's short residence in Coromandel he had made many frieeds, who wou'd gladly do all in their power to assist the widow and fatherless children.