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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8610, 15 March 1897, Page 2

A very old resident of the Thames, Mr Allan Johnson, a timber {carrier here for a number of years, dropped dead in Durham street, Auckland, about 10 a.m. to-day. It appears that Mr Johnston was in Auckland for the purpose of purchasing horses, and'intended returning to the Thames by the Wakatere to-day. He is a very old resident, and has been engaged iv various pursuits, principally as a timber carrier, ever since the opening of the field.

At the Police Court this morning before Messrs A. Bruce and W. H. Lucas, J.'sP., an application for a prohibition order against George Eoss, was granted, the order to have effect in both Borough and County.

The drawing in connection with Mrs Cowell's Art Union will take place on Thursday evening next. Any persoi wishing to obtain tickets may do so by applying to Mr T. Dunbar, Bane Bros,, or Mrs Cowell.

The collectors for the Indian Famine Fund, the Keys. Wooley, Boys, and Neill, wish to acknowledge with thanks the sum of 10s from Mr Thomas Moyle,

Our Auckland correspondent wires that an accident happened to Frederick P. Burgess, son of Mr lf. J. Burgess, late of Thames, while bathing at Cheltenham Beach yesterday. While in the act of diving he dislocated his shoulder. Dr. Bakcwell attended to his injuries, after which he returned home.

The Waikato Times records an accident to a young man named J. Williams, who was travelling from Frankton to Ngaruawahia on a jigger to attend a ball. • When near Pukete the jigger got off the track, and the pedal, striking Williams on the leg, broke it. He was taken on to Ngarnawahia by his mate, and his injuries attended to.

A bather serious accident occurred on the Tauranga wharf the other day to a lad named George Gear. He and some ether children were playing with the trucks, one of which was run over the lad's feet, lacerating and crushing them.

The anniver. *"y of the Uusectarian Church will be held in St. George's Hall to-morrow evening. An interesting programme has been prepared considering the short time (only a few days) since the date was agreed upon. After the musical part of the programme is concluded refreshments will be handed round, which the ladies of the congregation are kindly providing. A very pleasant evenrng is anticipated. The anniversary services will be held next Sunday.

The Naval Band rendered a few selections outside the Pacific Hotel on Saturday evening, and then adjourned to Host Woodward's premises for a smoke concert. Those in attendance included the members of the Band, the life honorary members, and Lieut.-Com-mander Potts, of the Thames Navals. A most enjoyable social evening, with songs, speeches, etc., waa spent, regretful reference being made on all sides to the retirement of Mr Geo. Smith from the position of Bandmaster, in which, capacity he has been an ardent worker. The gathering terminated at about 10 o'clock.

The following wire has been received by Major Mair, Government Land Purchase Agent, from Mr Waldegrave, Undersecretary of the Justice Department: '; Hon. Mr Seddon has learned with much regret of the sudden death of the Chief. Taipari. Will you kindly convey to his relatives and people an expression of the Government's sorrow at the loss of a chief who was always a faithful friend and ally, and who rendered most valuable assistance to Government, especially in connection with opening the Thames goldflelds."

A toung man named Frank Ashman took an overdose of laudanum at the residence of Mr F. James, Block 27, at about 9 o'clock last evening, He had previously bought a 2oz bottle of laudanmn, in the presence of a witness, from Mr Denby. On arrival at Mr James' house, Mr Ashman asked for a drink of water, which wag supplied to him. Just afterwards he informed the inmates of the house that he had taken the laudanum, and Constable Flavell and Dr. Callan were quickly on the scene. The sufferer was promptly removed to the Hospital, where the stomach pump was applied, and he is now out of danger.

At the Auckland Supreme Court Win. Knox, a young man, who pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two charges of having received stolen property knowing it to have been stolen, was brought up for sentence, — His Honor said that since the prisouer had rendered some assistance to the police, and had worked for his living, lie would bind him over in the sum of £25 to appear at the next criminal sitting of the Court to receive judgment. If in the meantime he conducted himself properly and rendered any assistance he could in some other matters, then he would be discharged.— William McGahey, Geo. Arbeu, and John Brown, who were found guilty on Thursday of having received certain propoi'ty stolen from the yacht Tawera, were also brought up for sentence. —As the result of inquiries into character and previous record, His Honor admitted McGahey to probation for 12 mouths, and Arben and Brown were each sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard labor.

To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr. Nicholson, of London, the world famed Aural specialist and inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his 1 deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of tha great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, ako free.—[Advt.]

Umbrellas -Another Shipment just to hand, at*>ur well-known cash prices. Geo. Cullen and Co—[Advt] The housemaids dress in Tweed effects. 6 yards double width for 3s 6d at Cullen's, Pollen and Cochrane streets.—[Advt.J Dress Goods—Our " Queen" Coatings, Serges, and Cheviots are unequalled; dye perfect; wear guaranteed. In blacks and navys from 10s 6d the dress. Geo. Cullen and Co, Pollen street and Cochrane street—[Advt j Ladies will find the most charming and dainty jackets and capes, for autumn wear, at Court's Beehive Stores.— [Advt.]

The question of to-day, - How can I make money '! One way is to buy your winter drapery from Court's Heehive Stores. All goods at lowest cash prices. Hence, money saved is money gained.—[Advt.] Still they come.—Two more large crates of English crockery per s.s. Pakeha, and 30 crates of Mason's patent screw-top fruit jars just^landed (JUnuary 20th), three sizes, I and Belling at (just fancy) sh, os 3d, and f s 9d per dozen. Best stone china mips 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 wd saucers 4s Gd per doz., plates 3s, 3b 9d, U (3d,' -5s 6d per dozen, W Wood,—[Adtt.

The vitriol throwing case is being heard ■it the Supreme Court, Auckland, to day Jewell, cross-examined by Mr Cooper, said he had a revolver under his coat before the acid was thrown by Carroll, but did not make any movement which would lead Carrol to suppose be was going to use the weapon.

Mb H. Eyre Kenny presided at the Wellington Court this morning, and was warmly welcomed by the local Bar, .

!** The moat genuine bargains obtainable on the Thamos in the drapery line is to be had sat Wylie's clearing sale. The men's youths', and boys' clothing selling at W. 8. 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]

Steam to and from Auckland.—The P.S. Tehranora leaves Goods Wharf for Auckland Tuesdays, 1 hursdays, and Saturdays, returning Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. See time table.—[Advt.] A Sacrifice not of life but of Mason's patent ecre;v top jars quart size, now only 53 31 per dozen at W, Woods.—[Advt].

Cloth and felt braided uncler-skirts, splendid variety, Court's. Popular cash prices. Beehive, Pollen street.—{Advt.] Under- skirts, wool v«3ts, &c, for ladies and children, at small advance on English prices—Court's, the popular cash draper, Pollen street.—[Advt.] Lovkly designs in dress fabrics, suitable for autumn costumes, at Court's Beehive Stores, Pollen street, all at keen cash prices. [Advt.] For Keal Good Value in all olasses of Drapery and Clothing, go to Geo. Cullen and Co, Pollen and Cochrane streets—[Advt]

Blankets — Our 19s 6d All Wool Colonial Twill Blanket, full size, wear guaranteed, is the best value obtainable for money, Geo. Cullen and Co—[Advt]

Macintoshes—lhe very best and only eliable makes kept in stock. Our 50s Gent's Macintosh, with extra deep Cape, is double sewn throughout, and guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. Geo. Cullen and Co, Coohrane street and Pollen street - [_Advt] Pianofortes carefully tuned for 7» Sd periodical visits at reduced rates. J. Gbioo Thames Music Warehouse, Pollen street.— TAdvt.