The Thames Star. Resurrexi. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1899. THE WAR.

Thames Star, Volume xxx, Issue 9473, 16 October 1899, Page 2

The Thames Star. Resurrexi. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1899. THE WAR.

Oub messages from the Cape.will again be read with interest this evening. The reported capture of a train and loss of life is contradicted so far as the latter portion is concerned. It appears there were two trains, one proceeding northward with guns and ammunition for the British troops at Mafeking, and the other going southward conveying women and*children. It was the former which was shelled by the Boers, and the announcement of the safe arrival of the latter train at Vryburg will be read with satisfaction and relief. At the time we received the message on Saturday we were inclined to doubt its correctness, especially as it was so brief and vague. Had it been correct it is probable the details given would have been fuller. Another reason for doubting its accuracy was the fact that it alluded to a train going southward. Now, the Boers would know very well that a train proceeding in that direction would not be likely to contain British troops, but would probably be conveying non-combatants, and it would have been very bad policy on their part to interfere with it, as they would have to a certainty completely alienated any sympathy felt for them by foreigner*. The loss of guns and ammunition is unfortunate, but it is of little consequence, as they can easily be replaced. The announcement that the Boers have blown up two bridges and destroyed a train laden with dynamite, if confirmed, shows that our adversaries are already commencing the work of destruction, as predicted by General Joubert months ago.

We unders'aui that Mr Warden Bu h w»ll give his decision iv the casa Henderson and party (tribute™) v. the Kuranui Caledonian (Jompany at the tilting of tha Warden's Court to-morrow.

The Thames Harbor Board invites tenders for filing in sections of land alongside .the Ghods Wharf, returnable on Thursday next at 4 o'clock. Specifications can be seen at the Borough Chambers.

The Th»mes cricket reason commerces next Saturday, when Tararu seniors meet Foundry seniors. The junior matches for tVe same are St Albans A. v St. Albans B-, and Foundry v Tararu.

At the Beehive grand show of men's, youths' and boys' clothing hat*, caps and ties, cricket and tenrds shirty collars, braces Alfred Court, direct importer—Advt A short sitting of t'<e Magistrate's' Court took plaoe tbis morning when Mr Bush disposed of two civil cases as follows : —William Fiadlay v William Hushes claim £3 10s, judgment for amount cla mrd with £1 17h costs', and John Mmr v Charles Brown claim £3•judgment for amount claimed and cos's 6s. The Court then adjourned.

The service of song "The Roll Cfi.ll" was repeated in the Primitive Methodist church yosterdxy aftenioon. The choir was led by Mr J.~ H Lange, and Miss V. Williams presided afc the organ. There was * large attendance, the collection amounting to £i 7s 6d. which after expenses have been deduoted will be given to the new hospital fun'l. Another old resident pa« d away at the Thames Hospital this forenoon in the person of Mr James Law.'.on, who has been in illhealth for some weeks. Mr Lawson had been on the Thames for nearly thirty jears,, and followed the occupation of a .niner. He was very well known and respected, mid hU numerous friends will rogret to hear of his decease.. Ht- leaves a widow and large family to mourn their loss

Another large consignment of floor cloths find linoleums jnet o hand ex s sludrainayo ab Alfred Court's, corner of Mary sheet — Advt

The Thames Borough CouucilJ invites tenders for tho supply of 5080 gallons of tar, returnable by Thursday hexi at 4 o'clock. ••■;■•

At the Police Court this morning, before Mr R. ?. !Bu?h, S.M., an application that a prohibition order should be issued against Peter Norbury, made by Mr William Scott, was granted, the order to have a currency of twelve months, and to be applicable both to the County and Borough of Thames. William Vercoe and 1 heresa Molloy were each fined Is and 2s costs for permitting cattle to wander in Pollen street on the 14th inst.