The Thames Star. Resurrexi. MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8604, 8 March 1897, Page 2

The Thames Star. Resurrexi. MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Cecil imperator continues his frank revelations before the Parliamentary Committee, but does not seem so far to have fallen into any collision with Mr Chamberlain, This may be due to the plain hints ot" certain journalists, who do do not hesitate to describe the Colonial Secretary, Mr Rhodes, and Dr. Jameson as "all in the same box." Still, not a shade of evidence seems to be forthcoming to convict Mr Chamberlain of collusion in the Jameson blunder. Mean* while, Mr Rhodes, whose natural coolness and audacity have come to his rescue, admits his numerous conspiracies n ith wonderful composure, and as the " eclipse " of his mana has been more than half removed in the Matabelo campaign, ho will probably come through the fire of cross-examination with comparative immunity. But we have not yet seen the end of this business— either as regards Rhodes himself or as concerns the Chartered Company.

A correspondent sends an original sample of " Byron up-to-date "; thus :— O woman, in our prosp'rous day Showering love like fountain's play— When wealth and ease take wings and flee, They find co-fugitive in thee; And love which cheered the golden hour Has vanished like the springtime flower.

This is a version of the old saw about Lupus entering at the door, and love making its undignified exit through the attic skylight! * # # #

Writing on the question of the visit of the Hon. R. J. Seddon to England, the Sydney Morning Herald remarks, inter alia: "New Zealand has unhesitatingly paved the way for its Premier's acceptance of Mr Chamberlain's invitation. It is the most practical way of marking the New Zealand appreciation of the gieatness of the occasion. There are many objections there to the Premier's absence from the country ; just as many, in fact, as there are here, and their force is not in any degree less. But the New Zealanders have recognised that there is one reason on the other side which outweighs all the objections By acting upon the view that " blood is thicker than water," they have shown their loyalty to the higher Imperial federation which not many years ago all colonists were supposed not to desire.

Thb S.B. Ohinemuri will leave the 3ood« Wharf to-night at 8.30 o'clock and not 6.30 as previously advertised.

It having been mentioned to the authorities at Wellington that the chimneys at the Courthouse here required examining,, the Public Works Department sent an I officer to make an inspection. After carefully examining them he came to the conclusion that they were all unsafe, and condemned them. The work of re-erection in now being proceeded with by Messrs Henderson and Murray.

The Wellington morning paper remarks: —" It is significant that in the crowded Exchange Hall last night, Sir Robert Stout's portrait was hooted. The picture was thrown with others on the graceful folds of the hundred and sixty yards of silk worn by Miss Ada ftelroy in the graceful " Cobra di Capello dance." When the presentiments of Mr Cecil Rhodes, Dr Jamison, and Mr Joseph Chamberlain appeared, there was not much display of feeling one way or the other, but next Lord Glasgow's picture was shown, and instantly there was great applause. Then came that of the Hon. .T. McKenzie, which was also greeted with hearty enthusiasm. Sir Robert Stout, however, was roundly hooted. The portraits of the other two city members, Messrs John Hutcheson and George Fisher, aroused loud cheers, as did the next portrait, that of the Hon. Mr Seddon. The Queen was shown, and became the object of another round of cheering."

A meeting of the members of the Thames j Amateur Dramatic Club will be held in the Pacific Hotel sample room to-morrow evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. New members will be enrolled, and all necessary arrangements —such as selecting the cast—will be concluded prior to the Club entering into rehearsal, A full attendance of present and intending members is requested, as the assistance of all is needed. The Thames Amateur Dramatic Club is proving itself a real live concern, and is not likely to let the grass gro# under its feet.

Captain Jackson Babby,- the much-trav-elled, has written a book, " Past and Present, and Men of the Time." It is dedicated to Sir Robert Stout, and there is an introductory note by Tom Bracken. The Captain is now 78 years of age.

The most genuine bargains obtainable on the Thamos in the drapery line is to be had sat "Wylie's clearing sale. The me s youths', and boys' clothing selling at W. S. Wylie's is extraordinary good value. The balance of prints and dress goods are being cleared at enormous reductions at "W. S Wylie's.—[Advt] Just opened up at the Bee Hive, 300 dozen Cashmere Hose. Girl's from 5Jd women's from lOd per pair. Cheapest lines n the trade, Court's.—[Advt.] f juitofobtes carefully tuned for 7» 6dpsTiodical visits at reduced rates. J. Gratca Thames Music "Warehouse, Pollen'street:.— rAnv*

Skst It To His Motheu In Gekmaxy.— Mr Jacob Esbousen, who is in the employ of the Chicago Lumber Co., at Dcs Moines, lowa, says:—•' I have just sent some medicine back to my mother in the old country, that I know from personal use to be the beat medicine in the world for rheumatism, having used it in my family for several years. It is called Chamberlain's Pain Balm It always d«es the work." For sale by J. E. Hansen, Chemist.—Advt. Go to Court's for Corsets and Umbrellas, No one can compete with us, we give best value for cash at the Bee Hive. —["A-DVt."] A Boom.—Just received 300 pairs Ladies Choice Evening Shoes. — Zealand Boot "Warehouse, Pollen street.'—["Advt.] Stux they comb. —Two more large crates of English crockery per r.s. Pakeha, and 30 crates of Mason's patent screw-top fruit jars just landed (January 20th), three sizes, and selling at (just iancy) ss, 5s 3d, and i s 9i per dozen. Best stone china cups and saucers 3s 9d and 4s 6d per dozen, dinner ware, &c., equally cheap. Also J. Edwards' celebrated Alva pattern of dinner and tea ware (sole right secured for Thames), cups and saucers 4s Gd per doz., plates 3s, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d per dozen, "W. "Wood.—FAdvi.]

During the next four weeks, people in want of boots and shoes will do well to visit the boot shop of Mr J. Lang, who has just got a good stock of the best and cheapest boots in the market, atprices which are within the reach of all. The following are a few of his prices: Ladies' walking shoes ss, a splendid line, prenella boots 6s 6d, men's balmorals 8s (id, men's shooters 9s Gd, ten shoes os 6s, slippers from Is, tan boots and shoes, also white shoes in great varieties, children' strong boots and shoes, very cheap, and also men's best calf running shoes at 10s Gd.—J. Lang, bootmaker, 2 doors from Gavin Wallace's, grocer.—PAdtt.] Special this day! 50 pairs White Twill Sheets at 4s lid, Court's Bee Hive stores. —[ A dvt.]

Turkish Towels at the Bee Hive are the cheapest ever offered to the public. See Court's cash prices.—[Advt.]