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

Among those who arrived here on Saturday to make Greymouth their future home was Mr John Harris, who for over 25 years was a resident of Christchurch. Mr Harris was first known to Greymouth residents in 1871, when along with Hewitt he took part in sports specially got up for the two celebrated pedestrians. It was a doubtful point for some time who was the faster of the two, but it is now recognised that up to 800 yards Mr Harris was the better man, hut after that distance Hewitt was victor. After a tour round New Zealand, Mr Harris settled in Christchurch and was for a considerable time proprietor of the White Hart Hotel and subsequently of the Eiccarton Hotel. There he had the misfortune to lose his wife and he soon after sold out. He lias visited the Coast on two different occasions during the past four years and now comes to assume the management of the Albion Hotel, where his knowledge of sport and kind, genial nature is certain to establish him as a favorite. Prior to his departure from the City of the Plains he was accorded a great send-off, and at a large and representative gathering was presented with a purse of sovereigns, a magnificent gold sovereign case beautifully engraved, and an address, telling of regret at parting and expressing hearty good wishes for his future welfare. An inspection has shown that Cobdon bridge is in a very bad state ; that kauri timber is not suitable for bridges, and soon decays. When repairs are effected the bridge will possibly be good for ten years ; at the expiry of which time an iron top structure will be necessary. This will mean an expenditure of some thousands of pounds. About 25 coal miners set to work in the Blackball coal mine this morning. It is expected that supplies for this mine will be in town to-morrow. The mine will bo double shifted next week.

The annual school excursion from Brunner to Hokitika took place on Saturday and was a most successful and enjoyable one. The day was all that could be desired and no accidents occurred to mar the day’s pleasure. Messrs Watson, Taylor, Barnett, Irvine, Johnston and Dr MTlroy, who were the committee of management, had a lot of work and worry in arranging and collecting funds so that each child in the district had a free ticket given. The committee had to guard against selling more adult tickets than children’s, otherwise they would have to pay full ordinary fare on all adult tickets sold in excess. The Kokiri School at the invitation of Brunner joined in. but_ the Stillwater School this year did not join as on former occasions. The excursionists arrived home at half-past eight o’clock well pleased with their outing, and speak in praise of the courtesy and attention shown to them by the residents of Hokitika. The Polypathic Medical Institute, of Christchurch, will make their second visit to Greymouth shortly, and from the success attending their first visit in cure of chronic cases of disease should insure a warm welcome this time. Although Trooper Newsome was not expected to arrive yesterday, yet a large number assembled on the wharf on the off chance that he would come—and the off chance was right. The invalided Trooper was accorded an enthusiastic welcome, and will with the others be accorded a more formal recognition at a future date. Newsome appears to be a good deal pulled down by his illness and hard fare, but a few weeks in New Zealand will speedily restore him to health. The Brunner News which has been inexistence for ten years, ceased publication on the thirty-first of last month. It was understood that it was only a change of proprietors, but we learn that Mr Kitson of Charleston who came down to assume control, after making enquiries decided that it was not a payable concern, declined to take it up and has returned home. Mr Angel who for the past three years has had it under lease, gave it up as not payable, and if any one in the district could make it a success, he was the one to do it, as besides being a good man he is deservedly popular. The Royal Commision appointed to make recommendations with respect to the proclamation ■of sludge channels in Marlborough, Nelson and Westland, will meet at Nelson on Tuesday. The Commissioners are:—Messrs H. A. Gordon, F. E. Flatman, M.H.E., 0. W. Adams (Commissioner of Crown Lands in Marlborough), T, Humphries (Commissioner in Nelson), and W, G, Murray (Commissioner in Westland). The Otago and Southland Eivers Commission has sent in its report to the Minister of Mines. There are 22 Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand. Mr Colvin, M.H.E., received a telegram last week from the Hon Hall-Jones, stating that a detailed survey for the Eeefcon to Inangahua Junction line would be begun this week. The Otago Daily Times has authority for saying that Mr James Allen, M.H.R., for Bruce, has no intention of resigning his seat in Parliament, as lately reported. His health is almost fully restored, and he will before long be among his constituents again. The number of persons who arrived in New Zealand during 1900 was 18,074, or 423 loss than in 1829. The departures wore 16,243, a decrease of 376. The excess of arrivals over departures was 1831 last year, as compared with 1887 in the previous year. On Friday evening, (says the Press) a sailor belonging to the barque Lake Erie created a sensation in Lyttleton, by attempting to follow his vessel when she was well on her way to Timaru. Running along the Gladstone pier, he saw the Lake Erie being towed to sea, and determined to lose no time, at once plunged into the water, with all bis clothes on, and gallantly swam out towards her. Finding there was no chance of overtaking her, he wisely returned to the shore. After the thunderstotm on Thursday night there was a heavy slip on the Otira road, and some of the passengers coming through on Friday, after getting past the broach, had to walk to the Bealey. It is expected it will take some time to got the rbad at this slip into shape again, but a good gang is now hard at work on it. L ist week Mr H. S. Fraser, of Invercargill, indulged in an unpremeditated swim over a very long distance while bathing (says the Southland Times). Starting from Avenal, Mr Fraser went on and on till he reached the Invercargill wharf. The distance is reckoned to be over two miles, and the time taken in covering it was about three-quarters of an hour.

Messrs Milner and Thomson received an open letter by the last English mail (says the Lyttelton Times). The letter had evidently been posted in a pillar box in London, and by some means a postcard which had afterwards been dropped into the same box, had slipped inside the flap of the envelope, and was still there when the letter reached Christchurch. Strange to say the postcard was addressed to a firm of fishmongers in Hants, and the person for whom it was intended resided in Christchurch Road, Old Christchurch. It is a peculiar circumstance that the card should have reached Christchurch at the Antipodes. Messrs Milner and Thomson have sent the card back to its proper destination, with a memo to the effect that it had reached Christchurch, New Zealand.

Some one in Auckland has blundered badly over the Calliope Dock works. The dock, says the New Zealand Herald, in an article on the faults of the Harbor Board, has been named a white elephant. It was thought that wo could pull that tangle pretty straight by getting the Imperial authorities to complete the facilities by aiding in the erection of the necessary machinery. But the recent meetings of the Board have shown that a stupendous mistake has been made. The estimate of the Harbour Board was that the foundations for the sheer-legs cou'd be laid for something over £14,000. That sum the Admiralty agreed to. But now, when the work has to be done (the sheerlegs being on their way) it is found that the foundations cannot be put in for loss than £63,000. How the Board is to face the Admiralty on the subject we do not know. The whole project of furnishing the dock with adequate machinery may be hung up. Itching Pile s. —Any one who suffers from that terrible plague’ Itching Piles or from Eczema will appreciate the immediate relief and permanent cute that comes through the use of Doan’s Ointment. It never fails. Free samples at H. Williams, Chemist, Greymouth, on Tuesday, February 12th and E, Trewavas, chemist, Reofton, on Monday, February 11th. At the Union Store, is to bo had a very fine assortment of all kinds of fruit for jam making ; also a largo assortment of jam jars. Order early to save disappointment. Griffien and Smith.— Advt. J. Gofton, the Dresden Piano Co’s tuner, is at present in Greymouth, Orders loft with J. W. Easson and Co. or Post Office Hotel, will be promptly attended to.— Advt.

Itchness or the skin and eczema The only remedy in the world that will at once stop itchness of the skin, on any part of the body, and one that is absolutely safe and never failing, is Doan’s Ointment. Free samples at H. Williams, Chemist, Greymouth, on Tuesday, February 12th and B. J. Trewavas, Chemist, Beefton, on Monday February 18th,

Messrs Truscott (2) Jack, Calvert, and Richards will arrive from Christchurch this afternoon, to compete in the Swimming Club’s sports to be held on Wednesday afternoon. Excellent nominations have been received, and given a fine day there should be a good afternoon’s sport, and a record attendance to meet our visitors.

The Dresden Piano Coy,, of Dunedin, being heavily overstocked in musical instruments purpose holding a genuine clearing sale of high class pianos and organs by all the best English and German makers. The sale commences on Saturday, the 9th inst. and will be continued for 10 days only, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Pianos from 20/- monthly, and organs from 10/0 monthly, every instrument fully warranted for 10 years. This is really a splendid opportunity of securing an up-to-date instrument on very easy terms. Second hand Pianos and organs taken in exchange as part payment for new ones, and full market value allowed. The Dunedin representatives, Messrs A, Jackson and J. Gofton, will be pleased to answer all communications addressed to them care of Ecvington’s Post Oflice Hotel, Greymouth, or at the local agents Messrs J, W. Easson and Co., Lispection invited.— Advt.

The ABC of it. A Kidney Education starts with: Backache means kidney ache, lame back means lame kidneys, weak back means weak kidneys, cure means Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills, Read about the free distribution in this paper, and call at H. Williams, Chemist, Greymouth, Tuesday February 12ch, and R. J. Trewavas, Chemist, Reefton, Monday, February 11th.