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Thames Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9975, 22 June 1901, Page 2

With, regard to Mr J. W. Walker's proposals for the prospecting of country east of the Moanataiari slide, we learn that a conference between him and representatives of the Tham.es Miners' Union was to take place this afternoon, when details of the scheme would be discussed. Mr Walker hopes that with the support of the Thames Miners' Union obtained the Mines Department may consent to give further consideration to his proposals, and grant the concessions asked for.

A meeting of all interested in forming a rifle club -will be held at the Queen's Hotel on Tuesday evening next. Messrs G. Price, J. Thomas and W. N. Climo are the convenors.

Mr Causley, of Riverside Nursery, has for sale fruit and shelter trees, hedge plants, shrubs, etc., at his town branch, Pollen street, Shortland. Also a good assortment of flowers, bulbs, pot plants, etc'

At the Church of Christ Mr E. H. Taylor will preach to-morrow evening, his subject being "Two sides of life, the Speculative and Real," "The service commences at 6.30 in the evening. The usual fellowship meeting will be held in the morning.

An eight day's mission commences at the Primitive Methodist Church tomorrow, and will continue during*the evening of the following week. The missioner will be the Rev; E. Drake, who will take as his subjects tomorrow—morning, ."The Conditions of Revival," evening, "An all-embracing prayer." The meetings during the week will commence at 7.30.

Som©f members of the Thames No. 1 Rifles have journeyed to Christchurch to take part in the volunteer review on the occasion of the Royal visit to the Cathedral City. An endeavour was made to obtain permission for a large number of men to travel, but the Department telegraphed ihat there was not sufficient time to have included more than a few men.

The Rev. A. Dewdney will conduct the services at the Baptist and Congregational Church, to-morrow, when he will preach in the morning 'i>n "The Gain of Christ's Going," and in the evening on "The Commendation of the Divine Love." In the afternoon at 3 o'clock Mr Dewdney will pay a farewell visit to Tapu.

On the fourth page of this issue will be found the report of an interesting interview with Mr J. W. Walker, cable, and other news.

The s.s. Rotomahana will leave for Auckland to-morrow morning. Messrs Price Bros, having completed the repairs 'to the crank shaft more exepditiorisly than at first anticipated.

The Old Age pensioners of Christchurch presented to-day an address to •die Duke.

During the residence of the Duke and Duchess in Chriscthurch three firemen will be constantly in attendance. Two men will patrol the exterior of the dwelling house, and one the interior.

Mr Potts is still suffering from a severe cold. He left his bed yesterday to attend the conference of delegates held at the Miners' Union Hall. He is not well enough to undertake a journey to Komata to consult with Mr .Brown re the dispute with the men. Mr Hardman left, this morning to interview M». Brown.

Our Paeroai correspondent writes: Robert McAndrew, eldest son of Mr James McAndrew, timber merchant, of Paeroa, died on board the s.s. Taniwha on the way to Paeroa. He had been ailing for a very long time of consumption, and the end was expected every day. The yoilng man was 28 years of age. He leaves a wife and two children. Mr and Mrs McAndrew and family will have the sympathy of numerous Thames and Ohiiiemuri friends in their sad bereavement.

The advisability of having a. close seasoa for pheasants has been advocated by Thames sportsmen, and similar expressions of opinion have been made by shooting men in other parts of the colony. One correspondent states that this is the only way in which these handsome birds can be saved from the depredations of unscrupulous poachers.

The Rev. Mr Thomson's subject for the sermon of the morning service in St. James' Presbyterian Church is "Stones that Speak," and at the evening service Mr Thomson will preach on the text "Am I my brother's keeper." It will be seen by advertisement in to-day's issue that Mr Leo Carri, who is just finishir a phenomenal Reason in Audklamd, of the quick "harmonic" system of playing songs or tunes on the piano, promises to arrange a short season of this useful and interesting method on the Thames if a sufficient number of learners will notify him or Mr R. Peace, Thames. Mr Carri informs us that testimonials are pouring in from people delighted with the new method, "thus adding to those received all over New Zealand and Australia.

The Wellington Harbour Board are keeping up to date with the wharves. It has been arranged with the gas company in that city to erect, lamps on the wharf, each of over 200 candle power. They are placed along the main traffic way, and at the outer corners of the various sheds. By means of the lights, it will be possible to carry on work at night time with the utmost facility.

The heaviest Bhock of earthquake experienced at Arrowtown for many years was felt recently. Toe shock was accompanied by a loud roar, and shook buiidings to their foundations.

It is rumoured in Wellington that some special mark of the Duke's favor is to be given, the Hoiv James Carrol in commemoration of the Rotorua visit. His being summoned by Royal command shows that the Hon. James has found favor in the eyes of Royalty.

Opinion is very divided in Auckland judging from the letters in the papers, over the Waihi criminal assault case. Some writers .plead for a remission, of the sentence, others that tjtaei eepAence - was too 'light, that flogging was justifiable, 'chat the death sentence as in New South Wales should be the punishment, or if not that, offenders should be rendered physically incapable of repeating the offence.

Dr. Bakewell writes a strong letter to the Star demanding an enquiry into the late death at the Hospital said to be caused by the injudicious administration of chloroform.

At Karangahake a meeting has been, held in connection with the alleged excessive sentence passed by Mr Justice Conolly on. Aubrey for attempted rape at the Waihi racecourse. Resolutions were carried" that a public petition be drawn up, asking for a re-hearing of the cose, or a re-, mission of the severe sentence. The , opinions of two leading solicitors were read, and discussion followed. It was decided to hold a meeting at Waihi at the end of the week, with the same object. It has been reported' incorrectly that Aubrey had received one flogging, and had fainted, but on wiring to the proper authorities this was proved to be without foundation. It is intended to ask that the floggings be deferred till the petitions have been forwarded to the Minister for Justice.

What Money Can Do.—Money oan Do.—-Money can do a great deal, but. it cannot do everything. It cannot stop the passing of time, it; cannot make us young again, it cannot renew with health the enfeebled frame. In the face of the demon ill health, rich and poor are on. an equality. Rich and poor have to seek the same remedies, and. wise indeed, are they if, in their sorrow and suffering^ they turn to Holloway/s Pills and Ointment. These are within the reach of the poor as well as of the rich, and it is no idle testimony, but the natural result of long experience, which has declared Hollaway to be the poor man's friend. Good graaing for horses and cattle, four miles from town. Plenty of gnuss. Good shelter trees, and clear running streams, Is 6d per week. Every caw taken, but no responmbflity incurred.--Apply W. Wood, Pollen Street.—Advt.

At the Wesleyan Church, to-morrow the services will be conducted by the Rev. D. J. Murray. The subject at the morning service will be "Adorning the Doctrine" and at the evening service "A four-fold view of Christ."' Mr S. Holloway conducts the service at Eopu in the afternoon.

The bodies of Fulton and Smythe the victims of the Nihotapu fatality, now lie at the Avondale Hotel awaiting the inquest.

Street rows are becoming too frequent in Coromandel. At a sitting of the Police Court recently there were no fewer than four persons fined for assaults in connection with disturbances in the public street. Three others were acquitted. In two instances the prosecution failed owing to the evidence being insufficient to substantiate the charge, although it is an i indisputable fact that a row occurred in "the public street between the parties.. Unless steps are taken to prevent disgraceful occurrence* of the kind, it will be unsafe for women and children to be abroad without the risk of being hustled .and jostled in a street melee. It is the duty of every law-abiding and respectable citizen to assist the police in maintaining order and good government. To our mind itr is anything but right for these who are eye witnesses to breaches of the law to screen the culprits by withholding facts as to what actually occurred.—lJfewß. .