Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 11 January 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901.

A very large concourse of people assembled at the railway station this morning, and subsequently followed the remains of the late David Donald to the Groymouth cemctry, where the body was deposited. With this issue appears an inset issue by Mr C. Smith, the well-known cash draper, setting forth what rare chances are to bo got at his establishment in Mawhera Quay. Before purchasing your Imperial Readers or other school books, enquire prices from John Ward Taylorville, who has just received a large shipment direct from publishers special quotations for quanti. ties.— ADVT.

Some business firms appear to be always to the front, and Harley and Co. are one of these. A perusal of their replace advertisement in this issue will give some interesting information. Their business is growing with a marked rapidity, and their agencies are always increasing; while their latest addition is by no means the least important—the auctioneering. We wish this enterprising firm all the success they deserve.

A nasty accident happened yesterday forenoon at Cobden to an elderly and well-known carpenter named Alonzo Wisdom, while erecting a dwelling for Mr James Nelson. It appears that a scaffolding bearing the weight of a number of ceiling boards gave way and struck Wisdom who was working below, completely doubling him up. The unfortunate man sustained severe injuries, and was carried to his home a few yards distant, and made as comfortable as possible. We sincerely hope Mr Wisdom will be restored to health and strength and again able to resume his daily work. At the monthly meeting of the Ne w Zealand Trotting Association, held at Christchurch on the 3rd inst., the appeal of Mr A. Kirkwood, whose horse Strathconan had been disqualified for inconsistent running by the Westport Trotting Club, the race being awarded to the second borso Vauxhall, was held over. The flood in the Duller river enabled the Mokoia Company’s Dredge to be relaunched yesterday. In a few days at most this dredge will bo in full work again after a long enforced spell of idleness. The Duller Junction Dredge was also moved down the river considerably, and at eleven o’clock had been successfully got over the falls at Three-Channel Flat.

The Mine Manager of the Big River Gold Mining Compai y reports:—->inco resuming work, operati ms have been confined to No 3 level- !ix men are rising on stone. The reef i l 8 inches wide and shows gold. There is 20 tons of stone in the aerial paddock. All the residents of Greymouth will be pleased to learn that Mr Eissenhardt has returned to town looking the picture of health, Ho had undergone a rather serious operation in the Wellington Hospital, and for a time his recovery seemed doubtful. However a good constitution and plenty of pluck pulled him through and ho returns to Us again in good health and spirits. Long may he remain so. At the Magistrate’s Court Christchurch, John Scott Myers, of Christchurch, sued the Right Hon. R. J, Seddon for the sum oflQsod. The Premier is President of the Liberal Federation of New Zealand, and in this capacity he was sued. The claim is in respect of money alleged to have been paid, and services rendered for and on behalf of the Federation. Mr Cassidy appeared for the Premier. As there was an application granted to take evidence in Wellington on the sth February, Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., adjourned the case till February 14th.

Attention is drawn to Messrs Easson and Co's auction advertisement from which it will be seen they will submit a quantity of furniture, fruit, etc. to-mor-row afternoon to the hammer.

Mr Gieseking has been gazetted a trustee ofjtbe Greymouth racecourse, and Mr M. C. Roach a member of the Grey Licensing Bench vice Mr Nancarrow deceased.

The Inangahua river rose considerably on Tuesday, also the Buller River. The coach from Westport was unable to cross at the Nine mile yesterday, while that from Eeefton was stopped at the Landing. The Nelson mail was however brought on later, arriving in Eeefton shortly after 7 p. m.

The directors of the Woodstock Gold Dredging Company met and accepted Messrs Lucas Bros, oM_nyy£^ ur eh, f or mac hinery and elevator a t a satisfactory price, to be completed within 10 £ months. Plans and specifications for the pontoons are ready and the engineer has been instructed to invite tenders for their construction immediately.

A machine for scrubbing floors is being used in the United States. It is worked by hand, and comprises a frame carried upon a pair of rubber-tyred wheels which communicate motion through a central sprocket chain to a horizontal shaft. This shaft has a pair of bevel gear wheels arranged upon the upper ends of two vertical shafts. The lower ends of the vertical shafts carry a number of brushes, which are adjustable and are held at the required pressure to the floor by suitable weights. The machine is said to work well, and is a great time and labor saver T. W. Tymons and Co. drapers and clothiora-arc now opening up their second large shipment ex “Whakataue” from London, everything up to date and at their usual low prices.— Advt. What a little foresight does. By antioi pating the alarming rise in price which has taken place in the “Homo” markets— T. W. Tymons and Co. drapers and clothiers ate enabled to sell to the public at their usual low prices.— Advt. Tymons and Co drapers and clothiers are now opening their second large shipment of now goods—every line new and up to date—lnspection invited—T. W. Tymons and Co Greymouth.— Advt.