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Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9877, 23 February 1901, Page 2

A ' more satisfactory, programme chan was expected, so far as New Zealand is concerned, regarding the ■visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, has been prepared, and has met with the approval of Mr Chamberlain. The Royal visitors, our cables inform us, arrive in) Melbourne on "May 6th, and after visiting the principal centres of Australia, leave for New. Zealand on June 12th. They spend 16 days in this colony, so there is a probability that the previously expressed intention *of visiting but two cities will not be adhered to and the visit extended to other centres. The Yorks leave New Zealand on 28th June-, and take their departure on July? 24th. *

The local hospital bazaar art union drawing will takh place on Thursday, the 28th inst.

Mr Foster will preach on the Millennial reign ofi Christ on the earth.

The visitors from Te Aroha spoke highly of the hospitality and kindnoss <bsi>!ayed while they were at Puru, and stute that everything possible was done to., promote their comfort and enjoyment.

The news telegraphed from Waihi, of the dismissal, of several workmen from the Waihi mine caused quite a-sensation at Thames after the publication of the news. Further details .are awaited with interest, . •

Nominations for the Te Aroha. races closed last night with the secretary (Mr J. W. Rennick). This meeting as always a popular one, »nd horse owners never fail to give it good support. An enjoyable day's sport should be provided on Thursday, 14tE Maroh .

A* Wellington Jielegram, states that the Minister of Public Works has given instructions to survey the country between Inarigahua Junction and Reefton with a vijew to the extension of the Midland rail way to the latter town so as to jodn the projected- line between >Westport and Inangahua Junction.

The Wellington Trades Council has selected three members to give evidence hpfor thje Federation Commission, and with instructions to oppose strongly the entrance ot New Zealand into the Common, wealth.

Mr Holloway and the Rev. W. S. Potter Aviil occupy the pulpit at the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow.; s ,

Tho valuation " lists for the North, South, and Middle Wards of the Borough are now open for inspection. ■'..Objections must be left at the Courthouse by 15th March'addressed to the Assessment Court and a copy of every objection left at the office of the Thames Borough Council.

On Friday last at Takaka, in the Golden Bay district, a man, [named Wmi. Bayford, agjed about 70, fell over a cliff into the water, breaking his thigh. He dragged himself out of the water and.remained from noon on Friday till ninje on Monday night in his web clothes and without food. His rescuers conveyed turn to the port and ■he has beijn " brought to the Nelsod Hospital. He is an oid age pensioner.

A daily paper is to be established at Waihi. -An Auckland publishing firm irf interesting itself in the mutter, and the preliminary- arrangements have been completed. .The district has' progressed rapidly of-late and . there should now be room for a daily at Waihi. The . paper has been placed under efficient editorial management.

A letter from "Reform" in unavoidably crowded out. ,„ Boys found amlusemqnb catching eels this morning in the water . tables in Albert street. The high tide .forced the fish up the drains. Some o>£ the eels were 3ft in length. v • .

The Oddfellows' annual picnic to Motutapu took place to-day.. A large number of excursionists, nearly 400, left by the Wakatere this morning. The weather was not very encouraging, and there ■*» as a slight breeze blowing. The Naval Band waa in Attendance and, 'played „ several selections before the steamer left the wharf. After the.steamer left a telegiam was received stating that the Auckland picnic had been postponed till March 9th.

When the Wakatere left the wharf this morning the tide waa extremely high, being over the breakwater, and across the end of the Curtis' wharf.

The Rev. W. Potter, President of the Primitive Methodist Conference, will preach at the Wesleyan Church • to-mor-row morning at 11 o'clock, and Mr S. Holloway Trail conduct the services in the eveningl, commencingl at 7 o'clock. Mr H. Kennerley will preach at Kopu in the evening.

Through the rain yesterday and the tide being high this morning the water was backed up across the road at the Bank of New , Zealand corner this . mormng.

A cutter beating up the HaurakT Gulf had a rather bad time of it yesterday. The iittle craft, which was close reefed, was over to her gunwales, and afc times must have « shipped large quantities of water. She behaved splendidly, and reached her destination in safety ,> after a very rough pnssage.

To-morrow- the local Army hold a grand musical Sunday, Ihc occasion being .the .visit of the Aucklnfid band of over 20 performers. A splendid programme has been prepared, and as .the band is considered a good one there will probably be a large attendance of the public. Admission is by silver coin.

"A Successful Partnership," and "If there were no Christ—What?" are the subjects upon which the Rev. A. Dewdney will preach to-morrow morning and evening respectively at the Baptist and Congregational Chiffch. Ini the afternoon Mr Dewdney will conduct service -at Tapu.

A meeting 'of the Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade was held last night at the Grahamstown station, Capt. Addison presiding. The special business before the meeting was the election, of a superintendent vice Mr Menzies, who had resigned the position. It was decided to elect Mr Archibald Burns as superintendent, those present agreeing that the choice was an admirable one. Mr Burns is sure to do justice to the somewhat onerous position, and the brigade are to be complimented on" li eking' such an excellent selection, while Mr Burns' will have no cause to complain at, the capacity of the officers and men under him. . ;

At Cullen's Summer Sale you can'buy Ladies' Corsets worth "2s lid for Is 6d. Umbrellas 3s 6d for Is lid. Sunshades worth 4s 6d *for 1 6d. Bargains for everybody.