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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 21 January 1901, Page 2

Messrs Duncan M'Lean advertise in our columns those central premises now occupied by ] I arley and Co to let. Early possession given. lhe seventh annual meeting of the Hokitika Horticultural and Poultry so. ciety will be held at Hokitika on Wednesday and Thursday Feb 27th and 28th. A very liberal programme has been provided. Hokitika, has this year decided to race on the samo day as Kumara namely Easter Monday and Tuesday. This is to be regrettod as it will militate against both meetings. The Racing conference will likely be called on in June next to definitely fix future dates. The secretary, of the Grey River Hospital acknowledges with thanks the sum of £3O from Mr R. Larkin, Nelson Creek, being proceeds of ball and sale of annual tickets. The Hokitika Gas Company have decided to reduce the price of gas from 12s 6d to 10s for lighting; and for cooking from 103 Gd to 6s Bd. This only holds good on condition that accounts are paid on or before the lOih of each month. This reduction leaves the price still higher than at Groymouth.

It is authorativcly stated that Mr Northcroft. the editor of the West Coast Times, has resigned. It is also stated that the editorial chair will be occupied by Mr Oowperof the East Coast and formerly editor of tho Waikato Argus in the North Island. Wo also learn that the position of canvassing manager has been offered to and accepted by Mr Wilson, who has been in tho employ of Mr Bonar for some time past, Mr Wilson will still occupy the position of secretary to tho Westland Hospital Trustees. At a meeting of delegates of the Westland State School, it was decided to hold the annual school picnic at Greymouth on Victoria Park, on February 13th. It is estimated that at least a thousand children will bo present. Tho building trade is particularly active at present, has been so for months past, and is likely to continue for a considerabla time to como. Buildings are being put up in all directions, but especially so along High street and Marsden road, whore about thirty or more excellent houses have been erected or are in course of erection. This will we presume render a further oxtension of the gas mains necessary, an increased consumption and consequent J increase of income.

The Hawke's Bay annual ram fair will be hold this year on Thursday, 31st January. Already about one hundred and fifty young lads have learned to swim in tho new fiesh water baths at Timaru. A serious assault case is reported from Waipiro, states a Gisbome Pre-ss telegram. During a native squabble one fell unconscious, and has been so for two days. One, Piripi Jliroki, has been arrested. A rumour is current in the south that when Colonel Pole-Penton's engagement as Commander of the Forces terminates shortly, tho Premier intends to appoint Colonel Robin to the position. While assisting to load timber on the Corinna at Wcstport at midnight on Friday night, Walter Erridge was precipitated from the truck on tho wharf whlj falling timber, on to tho vosscl's dock, and was pinned down by the boards. He got a nasty shaking.