The Thames Star. Resurrexi. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1898.

Thames Star, Volume XXX, Issue 9113, 6 July 1898, Page 2

The Thames Star. Resurrexi. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1898.

Mb J. L. Walton, one of the recently appointed Justices of the Peaoe, took his seat on the Beech for the first time this morning.

Mnsßfl Coubon and Newsou, contractors for the new suspension bridge at Kararigahake, have just completed the work, and as goon as the approaches are finished the bridge will be ready for traffic, and should prove a great boon to the public and the different mining oompanies. The work has been completed in a creditable manner.

The funeral of the late Walter Taipari will iake place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The remains will then be taken out to Totara, where they will be interred boside those of the deceased's father, the late chief W. H. Taiptri. The Native minister at Parawai will conduct the burial serrioe.

Wintbb millinery, ladies' and children' felt and straw hats from 3d each at Court's Winter Sale. - Advt

Geo. Mabtin's Clearing Sale is rcn on Ladies and Maids Mackintoshes at half price to clear- Hats much under cet - Advt.

A rathbb neat thing was done by a horse buyer in Gore the other day. He purchased an animal at one of the town bazaars for jgl7, and took it across the road to the other saleyard, securing £21 for his property

Mr W. H. T&pebell, who was appointed editor of the New Zealand Times at the beginning of the year, in succession to Mr J, T. M. Horasby, has resigned his position.

The Harbor Master reported the following | revenue collected in June:—Wharfage, £91 2s 6d; port oharges, £26 4s 6d; rent, £9; water, £6 10s; cab toll, £1 5a;tdtal,£1342s. Although it has been raining far three days, says the " North Otago Times," the Oamaru Creek has not risen half a foot above its ordinary level. This is accounted for by the dryness of the ground, and its ability to absorb moisture, The rain has fallen so softly that very little has run off into the creeks or rivers. :

What, down again? Yes. Best Taranafc} faotory butter Is 3d, local Is, good butter Is Id, new jam 3s 8d dozen, sugar from 2d lb. hooey 4d square, slbs rice Is at W. Wood's.—Advt.

Shoktly after 8 o'clock last evening the fire alarm was sounded, the cause being a limited conflagration located in a detached outhouse at the bask of the B»nk of New South Wales premises. lie Fire Brigade's efforts extinguished the 'flames in a very short time, and the damage is trifling. It is supposed that the fire was caused by smouldering ashes.

Captain J. Dixon, who has just farewelled from Waihi, after a very sucoessfnl term, is at present on a visit to the Thames, and will conduct a special series of meetings at the Barracks, commencing to-night To-morrow night he will deliver his " Life Story," which we hear is full ef interest. Captain Dixon is a brother to Ensign Dixon, who is at present in charge of the Army work here

Pianofobtbs carefully tuned for 7s 6d, periodical visits at reduced rates. J. Gbiqo, Queen street, between Walter and Pabau streets.— | Advt.l

A PliElsiNO ceremony took place at the meeting of the Loyal Waikato Lodge of Oddfellow* last evening, being the presentation of a handsome emblem, ntatly framed by Messrs Shepherd and Booth to PG. Bro. F. Trebilcock. P.O. Bro. K. W Rowe was called upon by N.G. Bro. A. Burns to present the emblem, and in doing so spoke in flattering terms oi the manner in which Bro. Trebilcook had always performed the duties of the Lodge while in office. Bro. Rowe said that it afforded him great pleasure to see so many young members securing the rewards for the energy displayed by them in doing the duties of their Lodge, and he hoped that the present would be always looted upon by Bro Trebilooek with pleasure at the many happy hours he had spent in doing what he. could for the Lodge, and also to encourage other membere to follow in his footsteps, and, eventually, become the recipients of such life-long mementos as in the present instance. Bro.') rebilcock thanked the Lodge in a few well chosen remarks for their kindness, and also Bro. Rowe for his eulogistic remarks, and referred in the highest terms to the assistance he had received from his supporters while in office. He stated that he would always make it his business to attend as many of the Lodge meetings as possible, and hoped th»t the other brethren would do likewise, and not be conspicuous by their absence when they had Become Past Grand Masters.

The 'Frisco papers to hand by the mail are full of the news of the departure of the American troops for the Philippines, By the same mail, Mr H. J. Syms has received a letter from his son, Mr Harry J. Syms, formerly of the Star office, who is now gazetted as first lieutenant of the Idaho regiment. The letter was written just prior to the departure of Lieutenant Syms' company for Manila, and we have been permitted to make the following extracts:—" We are now at San Francisco awaiting orders, bnt expect to leave for the Philippine Islands within ton days. . . . . I met Bae and Koefoed here. They did not know me when I met them. Of course, I did not look just the same as when I left them eight years ago I left them in the best of health, and hope they will remain so, for I hardly expect to see them for a year at least. . . . When we reach Manila I

will be nearer home than I am today." It coincidently happens that to-day is Lieutenant Syms' birthday, he having entered on his 33nd year.

We take the following from the Opotiki Herald of June 28th :—" Despite a heavy sea the p, s. Terranora successfully crossed the bat on Saturday morning. The undertaking was one possessing more than a soupcon of danger and requiring a brave heart in the skipper of the craft. Captain Wilson is now regarded quite in the light of " a little hero," Captain Wilton, it may be mentio ed, was at one time first mate on the N. S. S, Co.* steamer Bototnahana.

In this climate, where so much ohsnge is experienced, it U wisdom, for all who can afford it, to wear woollen garments. It is almost unnecessary to state that at the present time, there is a great quantity of goods manufactured and offered for sale as woollen, whereas the articles offered mar contain 40 per oent. of cotton. The Dr. Jaeger Sanitary Woollen System Company (Limited) is now known throughout the civilised world, the manufactures of the company being justly famed for their excellence of comfort, quality and durability. A good number of years have passed since the attention of our readers was directed to these pure woolleD garments, and while doing so again we would intimate tbat the Jaeger goods can be obtained the whole year round from W, S. Wylie, draper and importer, Pollen street, who stocks the best quality in all departments and also supplies the best value in thit district. Advt.

The current issue of the Canterbury Times (weekly) calls for special attention, since tht enterprising proprietors hare secured the New Zealand rights of Louis Tracy'* new story, "The Final War," the opening chapters of wbioh make their appearance in the issue under review. " The Final War " tells of the last great straggle of the nations, ending with "the triumph of the Anglo Saxon race, and the dawn of the glorious age of universal peace." The Tunes contains aquantity of general news matter, inoluding female fe*oß*ip and agricultural and Bportiag affairs. The illustrations are well executed. *

A good deal of interest was aroused in Pollen street by an assembly of ladies and gentlemen of all iges. 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 linos in drapery which £. J. Hutson and Co. were offering, dress lengths double with to lid per drew worth double the money, ladies and childrens felt and straw hats at given away prices from 6d up boys suits Is lid each, mens ties 3for Is, shirts and sox, ail at reduced price*. B'anketa, in white and colored at special prices, and colored rugs at big reductions—while clearance salecontinuesfor 48 days.—Adyt

Gbo. Martin's Clearing Sale is now on. Millinery Trimmed andUntrimmed at half price.—(Aoift

Gko. Martin's Great Winter Cstr ?e)c is now on. Mile* of Dress Materials to be sold at Ims than oost. Hosiery -a sp»-ei«lity -[Advt

Mb X* H. Taylo* has been requested to deliver his now popular leoture on the '' Wreck of the Wairarapa," which by advertisement is announced for to-morrow evening in the Pollen Street Lecture Hall. The lecture is splendidly illustrated by views projected by means of a powerful lantern. The Southern papers report this lecture inflowing terms and the vast Opera House in Christchurch was packed to hear it, many failing to gain admittance. The admission ia by silver coin so the hall should be packed. an unusuil addition to the furniture of the Ci urthouae was in evidence this-morning, in the shape of an " old arm chair," the seat of which had become in a terribly dilapidated condition. It bore eloquent testimony to ihe excellent work it has done in ita time, in accommodating a generation of justices big and little, but why it was placed in the Courthouse to-day is a problem as yet unsolved, unless it was intended to serve as an obj ot lesson of the o&refulness of the Court offioi ils

in making the most of the articles of furniture supplied by an economical Government. One of the learned Counsel humorously suggested that its proper plaoe was the dock, A usrxEK was received to-day by a Thames resident fton a friend in 'Frieoo, in the course

of which the writer says: "We are having pretty lively time* over here now, with the war, etc. We have the headquarters of the National Guard and the Mastering Officer, and if we could have found the room would

hare had General Merritt the new Oorernor of the Philippines, and hia staff, lam glad to see the strong feeling in our favor that fe being shown by our oooaini over the water, tnd hope that soon we shall come to som* wrt of an understanding that will unite all English speaking nations, the world over." Balk ! Sale! Sale! Dress Department Being, heavily stocked in this department, iress materials will be cleared at half-price, md in some instances considerably under, luring sale only.—Geo. Cullen & Cof—Adrt Gko. Martin's Half Price Sale i? re« on Materials at greatly reduced prices Remnants at half price. -[Advt] Dbxss materials being almost given away at the " Beehire." Court's Clearing Sale now on.—Adrt.

Qcii/w, sheets, long curtain*, flannels, calicoes, flannelettes, carpets, and floor clothe at reduced prioes at Court's sale.—Advt, Wintbs underwear being cleared out at "giving away prices," All new goods greatly , reduced in price at Alfred Court's Winter SaK-Advt. .