KURANUI- CALEDONIAN.

Thames Star, Volume XXX, Issue 9111, 4 July 1898, Page 2

KURANUI- CALEDONIAN.

This company has decided to let the whole of the miue on tributes, with the exception of two blocks, We understand, however, that the term of each tribute is to be only for six months, aud that even then the rate of percentage to be paid is on a sliding scale, something on the following lines;— If the tributers j, c only 30s per week each, no percentage; £2 per week, 10 per cant; £3 per week, 15 or 20 per cent; and S3 on. As is already known, under the present Mining Act, no percentage can be deducted from a tributer unless he makes half wages, or £1 2s 6d a week. The terms upon which the tributes are offered, and more especially the fact ef the term being for only six months, have given rise to considerable dissatisfaction, as it is very properly contended that twelve months is quite & short enough t jrm, more particularly as in many cases the men have to do a good deal of'• dead" work. It has been suggested that the Miner's Union should give the question their prompt attention, as the present conditions offered are manifestly one-sided and all in favor of the company. If the Company does not desire tributers in the mine, it would be better to say bo plainly and straightforwardly, rather than offer them upon conditions which imply court refusal.

We regret to announce the death of Mr Charles Brady, pf Tararu. The deceased followed the occupation of a miner until about twelve yean ago, when he was incapacitated from pursuing his avocation by illness, being attacked with " Miner's Complaint." Prior to his illness Mr Brady was employed in the Kuranoi, Moraataian, and other mines. He had been a resident of Tararu from the earliest days of the field. He leaves a widow, two sans, anda daughter to mourn their loss. Mr T, Sydney Scott, photographer, Mary Street, quotes a list of prices for various sized photos in his advertisement in another ooiumn, to which we would direct attention.

A splendid stock of requirements for amateurs photographers has also been obtained from Auckland, which will be sold at

Auckland prices.

The Loyal Charles Bruce Lodge, of Oddfellows intend holding an evening party on Tuesday, July 12th, to celebrate tie opening of their new hall in Kirkwood Street.

Tim Northern Steamship Company* Waiotahi, which has recently come ont of dock, has had several alterations made to her. A flying bridge has been erected from which the vessel is now steered. A companion way has been put in from the saloon deck to the fore deck, with a meat safe underneath ; thus doing away with a lot ot top hamper. The foresail has been done away with altogether, and a leg-of-mutton bent to the mizzen mast instead of a gaffsail-

Mr Willam Gre vyti.of the Waiotahi Creek, on Saturday received from th« Ordnance Office, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, a New Zealand war medal for services in the 65th regiment during the Maori war from 1860 to 1864.

The steamer Chingtv, whioh recently arrived at Sydney from Hongkong, brought particulars of a terrible cholera scourge on a British steamer the Devawongse, a 1600-ton Teasel owned by the Scottish Oriental Company of Glasgow. The steamer reached Hongkong on April 22, and reported that during the voyage from Bangkok with a rice cargo for Swatow oholtra broke out. Thirty, two Chinese passengers died and were buried at sea, and three others died after arrival in port. Ten were suffering when the steamer reached Hongkong, and were sent into the quarantine hospital. The six European pas. sengere escaped the epidemic, and were permitted to remain behind in Hongkong when the steamer resumed her vogage to Swatow.

Interviewed at G-isbome regarding the Government's refusal to assist a proposal to form a Volunteer corps at Gisborne, Colonel Pole-Penton said the Government had given him a certain vote for defence purposes, and he had to use that rote to the best advantage. He had had to provide for the defence of the chief centres, and for that purpose he had asked for 7000 txoops. These were now forthcoming; in fact, there were considerable more than *he number offering, and the difficulty was to provide for their require* ments out of the money availacle. It was entirel." a question of £ s, d, and if the Governr ;nt, who controlled the purse' strings, pl» Id more funds at bis itinpftMl he would" ./b,e too glad to enlist the serrioes of more c<yrptf. He pointed out that his duty was to d«lend New Zealand from an enemy from outside, and for that purpose it was nsctssary it> bay* forces that could hi easily m 4 r»pldy coBo»Btr»t»4 it tbt »JiW owtft*

Tun time for receiving entries for the Poultry Show has been extended to 9 p-m. to-morrow. Entries will be reoeived by the Seoretary (Mr W. J- May) at his residence, Parawai.

- At the Polioe Court this monrisjEi before Mr Both, S.M., a first offender pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. As he had been looked > p since Saturday the Bench recorded a conviction, and discharged him with a caution.

Thk Official Assignee, in the estate of C. Cole, had several cases against debtors to the estate, which were bet down for bearing at the Magistrate's Court this morning, but the defendants had either confened judgment or paid the amount into Court before the oases were called on.

Court's Winter Sale commences f>n Wednesday nert,July 6th.—[Adyt.J

What, down again P Tes. Best Taranaki factory butter Is 3d, local Is, good butter Is Id, new jam 3s 8d dozen, sugar from 2d lb. honey 4d square, Slbs rice Is at W. Wood's.—Advt.

The Thames Naval Band will hold the fourth of their promenade concerts in the Academy of Music on July 7th. Songs, recitations, and dancing. Price of admission. 6d,—Advt.

Whin Detective Herbert and Constable McPhee were searching under an unooeupied house in Grahamstown about midnight on Saturday, they found 18 flour sacks; 8 loaves of bread; two black tin billies; one feather pillow; two enamelled plates; one enamelled dish; three handkerchiefs (one magenta silk); one flannel shirt (bearing initials H. T.); one towel; three blankets (blue, grey and' striped) and two pair of old shoes for which owners are required.

To-day, being tne 4th July, will be observed throughout the United States with the usual national rejoicings. Americans, in whatever part of the world they may happen to be, will not fail to celebrate the occasion in some form or other. It is almost superfluous to chronicle the fact that Colonel Davis, of Kopu, was in town to day. For many years past he has made a point of spending the 4th of July on the Thames, where he has numerous friends and acquaintances.

Salk! Sale! Sale! Dress Department Being heavily stocked in this department, dress materials will be oleared at half-price, and in some instances considerably under, during sale only.—Oeo. Cullen & Co,—Advt.

Court's Winter Sale commences on Wednesday next, July 6th.—[Advt.J

This monthly meeting; of the Wesleyan Band of Hope was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday last, Mr R. Soott presiding. The following ladies and gentlemen rendered a very enjoyable programme: -Mr Whitehoutw, reading ; Misses Newdiok, pianoforte duet; Miss B. Williams pianoforte solo ; Cliffe family, quartette ; Master G. Finlay, recitation; Mr H. S. Leece, teoitatrion; Master H. Osborne recitation ; Master H Mutton, recitation ; Miss E Jobe, recitation; Mr Arthur Kite and Miss Alebellapro, duet; Raynerfamily, quartette ;Mr H. Osborne, flageolet solo ; Mr Lowe, solo ; Miss R. Williams, solo ; Mr E. Williams, violin solo ; Mrs Rudkin, solo.

A xkbtino of the Thames High School Boaid of Governors was held in the Borough Chambers this afternoon. Present: Mr Soott ('Chairman), Carter, Gilleepie, Hague* Smith, Neill, Pouigrain, Radford, and Wood. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed The Secretary read the head-teacher's (Mr Adams) report, in which to stated that he had juttt finished an examination of the pupils and was pleased with the sdooess. He also urged that a singing master be added to the staff. After a little disoussion it was resolved that the matter stand over until next meeting for the purpose of making enquiries regarding the matter. It was resolved that the Board offer to meet the Borough Council half-way in repairing the Board's property, recently damaged by the flood. The aoeounts were passed for payment, after which there was a credit balance of £396 in the Bank. A vote of thankß to the Chairman tenninatad the meeting.

A good deal of interest was aroused in Pollen street by an assembly of ladies and gentlemen of all ages. At first sight it appeared like a football scrimmage, but on questioning several of those present, it leaked out that the cause of the whole excitement was over the purchase of the cheap lines in drapery whioh £. J. Hutson and Co. were offering, dress lengths double with 2s lid per dre«s worth double the money, ladies and ckildrens felt and straw hats at given away prices from ,6d op boys suite Is lid each, mens ties 3 for la. shirts and sox, ail at reduced price*. Bankets, in white and colored at special prices, and colored rugs at big* reductions—while clearance sale continues for 28 days. Advt

At the Magistrate's Court this morning* before Mr Bush, 8.M., several civil oases were disposed of. In the oase of J, A. Miller v. Harry Me Williams and William Karmina, judgment was given for piaintilf for £7 11s lOd and oosts £2 against both defendantsAlfred Vowles v. Thomas Webb, olaim £1 ss—Defendant sent a long letter to the Court stating that he had paid money to Cook and Cook and also to the plaintiff. The plaintiff, however, swore he had received nothing and wid that Cook and Cook stated they had not received any money from defendant either—Judgment for plaintiff for £1 5» and oostil 6s—Robert Wood v.Mary Penman, olaim £i 17s Id—Judgment for amount claimed with oosta 16s -William Otter v. Fredk Wilton olaim £6 3s lOd Judgment for amount claimed with costs Bs—two months allowed in whioh to pay the money—The case of Darrow aad Baggott v. Tararanui was adjourned to September 19th—This was all the business.

Gko. Martin's Half Price Sale ia now on, don't miss it. Bargains in all lines. Corsets* bloves, Ribbons, Ac, reduced.—■[ Advt; Gbo. Martin's Great Winter Caifc fate iB now on. Miles of Dress Materials to be sold at less than coat. Hosiery a speciality —[Advt

Gbo. Martin's Half'price Sals ia n«w on. Men's Mackintoshes at special prices, Xrousers, etc., moat be oleared,—[Advt |

Gko. Martin's Clearing Sale is row on Ladies and Maids Mackintoshes at half price to clear. Hats much under CEt — Advt.

Gteo. Martin'b Clearing Sale is now on. Millinery Trimmed and Untrimmed at half price.—l'AdvtJ