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Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9618, 21 April 1900, Page 2

"V^e hear that it is unlikely the Borough Council will a( cept the resignation of the Mayor (Mr B. J Greensiade), but will P' obably request him to continue in his office til the expiration-of his term, A' the Auckland Chtysanthem show which oas opened by the Governor on Thursday ha*, the Thames w.is repie.;ented by two exhibitors, Mr Wm. Scott securing a second prize in tbe open class for 36 Japanese blooms distinct varieties; and the BBy. Arthur Dewdney, who gained a first prize in the new exhibitors c'asa for 12 blooms, 6 Japanese and' (> Incurved. ■ The services at the BHptist'and Congregitional churoh to-m»rrow will be conducted by the JKev. Arthur Dewdney who will preacb in the morning on " Think on these things," ai>d in the evening on "The Gospel according to Isaiah." .

The Hon. W. C. Smith, member of the Leg slative Council, arrived by train from Te Aroha this morning, and was shown the mines and principal local features by Mr T. A. Dunlop Mr smith returns to Te Aioha this afternoon.

The services at the Wt sleyan Church tomorrow will be conducted by the Rev, D. J. Mv ray, the subject of his morning's discourse being " The power of prayer," and that of the evening "Religious despondency: Its cause and cure." The Thames Drapery and Clothing Company* have now opened tip in all departnv nts new autumn and winter goods. •' Dr. Parker's statements re the dea-l weighed in the balance of the sanctuary." —Mr J. J Foster's subject at the Pollen Street Lecturo Hall to-morrow evening. The Eev. E. Drake will preach at the Primitive Methodist Church tosmcrrow, and will take as his subjects : Morning, "1 he Dignity of Christian Service j " evening, " Dangerous Tendencies of I Modern Life."

Mr S. Hetherington, draper, announces that ha has just opened up a magnificent assoitmeut of blac'i dress goods, and also ladie j' and girls' mackintoshes and jackets.

It in said that the Springbok of South Africa would thrive in New Zealand, and the Wellington Acclimatisation Society has been recommended to introduce them.

The Te Aroha Naval cadets went into camp at Easter. Ihe Government has chartered the steamer Tropea to load cargo for South Africa. Winter dress materials, silks, satins, velveteens, mantle-cloths and skirtings all it old prices at the Beehive, corner of Mary street.—Advt. The caretaker of a house at Harlem, in. A.merie , has been put on his trial for murdering two boys who teased him. rlhe Hon. the Minister for Education visited the New Plymouth schools on Tuesday.

One of our local veterans, Mr Richard Biker, a Luekn' w medallist, has kindly shown us his card of invitation to the dinner to be given to H.M. veterans by His Excellency the Governor, Lord Ranfuvly.

Alfred Court is now showing a splendid range of colonial blankets bought previous to the advance in prices Advt ilt is probable that Lady Eoberts will shortly vi it her three sisters, who reside in Victoria. In ant frier column will be found the an» nouncetrent of a sale of household furniture and effects, the property of Mrs Symington, who is leaving the Thames. At St. Mark's ohurch, Te Aroha. on Wednesday. Miss Ethel Kowe, youngest daughter of Mr James Rowe, of Tai^g'-ewood farm, was.united in marriage to Mr Edwin Devey, son of Mr George Devey. Te Aroha. The Rev. E. J. McFarland conducted the marriage service,

A hprse»trainer named Penned, was exercising a hurdler belonging to Mr Norman Banks at Cambridge, the other day when the horse stumbled and the rider was thrown, heavily to the ground getting a bad shaking. At the last me ting of the Hamilton West Scno >1 Committee, a let 1 er was receivid from cecretarv of the Tamahere School Committee, suggesting the Thames is a suitable place for a school excursion. The consideration of the I übject was deferred.

A Waihou creamery supplier chastised his his horse with vigor. The lat w resented the punishment, kicking the oprfc to pieces and sending the cans of milk flying in all directions. ,Ihe eighth race of (he Thames Flying Club, for young birds only was flown from Poro-o«tarao (110 miles air line) on Good | Friday, The weather was very thick and not fayou'able for fast flying. The result was as follows : Mr <f. Walker's blue chequer cock Model, 3hrs snmins ; Mr J. L. j Walton's blue chequer hen Ladysmith, 4hrs i 11-Jmins ; Mr F. 11. Wilson's blue chequer hen Warcorch. 4hrs LSmins.

The Frehoh people, notwitl standing their many admirable qualities a> d we count among these their strong natural affections^ their thrift, and ardent love of country—are as hysterical and petulent as a woman whose vierve« are overstrung.