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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 February 1901, Page 2

There will bono choir practice at the Church of England this evening. There was (says the West Coast Times) a strong reflection last night between 10 and 11 o'clock of a fire in (lie direction of Boss.

Yesterday morning a "sharp barber" blowing down the gorge gave the first intimation this century of the advance of the seasons, and a mild hint fiat winter is coming. It is rumoured that as a result of the recent Foley's salting case, two informations for perjury are likely to be laid, and quite a number of civil cases are likely to creep up. The work on the Grey Harbour Board is not proceeding as rapidly as could be desired. Nevertheless, it is being pushed on with all possible ; but it takes time to get locomotives repaired, trucks built, and lines and bridges put in order. We trust to see the quarries in full swing in a couple of months. Mr John Gray, advertises his brick yard in Murray street for sale. This should be a good investment to an energetic youog man with a small capital. Satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. Particulars may be obtained by applying on the premises. At the Coal Commission held yesterday Mr Russell, Mayor of Brunner, in a concise and admisablo address gave the history of " coal mismanagement, " " coal waste, " and " coal sacrifice " that has taken place in the district. He attributed the depression in the district to 6uch mismanagement couple with the action of the Westporfc Coal Company. A brief outline of his speech appears in our last page. Wc shall take an early opportunity to publish his remarks in full. He emphatically declared that the Wallsend mine was closed down when a large field of magnificent coal was in sight. "Jack," where did you get those boots they lcok grand: Why at "Christopher Smith's", for he keeps the bes; and cheapest boots in Greymouth, they wear like pin wire. The Postal Department have determined to proceed immediately with the erection of an operating room for the Telegraphists. As it would, we believe, be necessary to erect 6uch a structure before the new building would bo proceeded with; we need not raise any objection, but it must not be supposed that the people of Greymouth will rest satisfied with this single room. As a matter of fact, the wholo building has for years been condemned by Dr Morice as in-

i sanitary and unfit for occupation. It comes very oddly that, whilst a proposal has been put forward for the subdivision of Hokitika borough into wards, the City Council of Wellington, has, according to our telegrams, resolved to abolish, the ward system. The following are the three successful Hokitika applicants whose services, have been accepted for. the Seventh Contingont for South Africa: —Stanley and Earnest Northcroft, sons of Mr Leo. Northcroft, County Chairman, and Lot Cooper, of the Eailway Hotel. Another son of Mr Northcroft is already at the seat of war. Nurse Galloway was presented last night at the Grey Eiver Hospital by the Doctor and nurses with a handsome cruetstand. Nurse M'Kendry made the preseniation and spoke of tho friendship that existed between them. All wished hor

every happiness in hor future life. She carries with her the good wishes of all the patients who will miss her sunny smile and kindly treatment. On Saturday evening, the Chinese will give a grand pyrotcchincal display. A procession will start at 730 p.m. from Boundary street, marching through town to Victoria Park, where a display will bo given in aid of the Groy Eiver Hospital. When foreigners have taken up the matter so energetically, all true Britors ought to help in the good object as much as possible. In tho District Court yesterday before His Honor Judge Ward, an appeal from the decision of the Magistrate making an order for maintenance in an affiliation case was dismissed with ccsts, the Magistrate's decision being upheld. J. T. Stephens formerly of Healer's Gully, miner, applied for an order of discharge, and after hearing objections by creditors tho bankrupt was ordered to have his discharge suspended for six months. This concluded the business. We ask our readers to look at T. H. Garth's window this evening, and see the large assortment of pipes they have, which are selling at Is each. They are without doubt the best assortment that have been shown on tho West Coast, and the question has'alroady been asked "How are they able to selleo cheap." The progress of science has enabled experts with a full knowledgo of their business to overcome tho delay and expense which has hitherto exioted in manufacturing many of tho most grateful beverages. Amongct other inventions of this class which enables two gallons of delicious lemonade to bo made without the slightest trouble, from a small bottle of Eiffel Tower Lemonade Extract. The quality of the article is equal to the best manufactured, and as there is no chemicals in its composition, it can bo recommended to all. The local agents are Messrs Griffen and Smith.

Tho mine manager at Big River reports as follows: —Since last report we have risen a further distance of ten feet. There is no change in the reef, it being about the same as last reported. There is (50 tons of stone in the aerial paddock. A valuable find of terra-cotta clay has been made in the Awakino (Taranaki) district. Limestones, so hard that it polishes like marble, also exists in the locality.

Many will no doubt recollect the huge success which attended Miss Easson's efforts in staging the Black and Whito Swan Minstrels last winter, and it is pleasing to note that that lady has now undertaken to promote a concert to be given at an early date, for the purpose of augmenting the' funds to send our footbailers on tour through Canterbury and Otago at Easter. It goes without saying, that, with the concert in such capable hands, the very best talent will be engaged, and it is to be hoped satisfactory financial results will bo the result. The Dresden Piano Company of Dunedin announce the arrival in a few days of another shipment of their celebrated pianos " Broadwood;." which is admitted to be the finest piano made in England, and the famous Continental one " Lipp." Since the Company started business in Greymouth, it has increased its business wonderfully, and trust by a continuance of its liberal mode of dealing to merit a continuance of public patronage. The port of San Juan, near Victoria, in Vancouver Island, has been chosen as the landing place for the Cauadian end of the Pacific cable. Heard at the Wellington Magistrate's Court—Counsel (to witness, boatswain on the Bluffshire): " Where did he strike you ? " Witness : " Tween decks. " Counsel: "Is that between the belt'? " Then the " Tar " saw the drift of the question.

The case Smyth v. Mandl set down for hearing at the next sitting of the Supreme Court has been settled. The breach of promise case has been satisfactoryy adjusted out of court. Some of the Imperial troopers expressed surprise at the large numbers of children which were everywhere seen by them on their tour through this colony, and wondered if they grew on trees. The provisional directors of the Pride of Marlborough Gold Drodging Company have decided to close the share list, and register the company about the middle of next week, to enable them to proceed with the construction of a dredge. A well known Dunedin firm have offored to place on the claim a new up-to-date steam dredge, with all the latest improvements at a very reasonable price; and guarantee to hand it over to the company in full working order in six months from acceptance of tender. The Omdurman, which is the fourth claim below the Pride of Marlborough, and the only dredge in the whole of the Top Valley Kiver, starts work next month, and should the returns prove up to expectations shares in both companies will undoubtedly run to a very high premium. Beligious fanaticism has induced tha Birmingham Quakers to protest against the resolution of the municipal authorities of chat place to bestow the freedom of the city on Lord Boberts. Though they admire his personal character, they object to giving the freedom to 'a soldier,' We wonder where the Quakers would now have been had it not been that others had fought as a matter of necessity to protect their liberties. Tho Pilgrim Fathers had to adapt themselves to circumstances which necessitated their protecting themselves against hordes of Indians. A contemporary asks: "What would they say to the Quaker in the story who, whon pirates tried to board the ship on which ho was a passenger, chopped their hands off at the wrist with a hatchet, remarking, 'Friend, thou hast no business here ?"

Some misapprehension appears to exist as to the future position of Lord Wolseley. He has, says a London journal, simply vacated the appointment of Com-mander-in-Chief, Ho still remains a Field-Marshall on the active list, and

as such, available for re-employment. Meantime ho receives no special pay for having been Commander-in-Chief. Bis salary amounts to that to which he is entitled as Field-Marshall, together with a Good Service pension of £IOO a year. Tho bulk of tho oat crop on the Ashburton Plains (says tho "Ashburton Guardian") has now been cut, and the yield is expected to be very heavy. The recent rains have discoloured portions of the stooks, which have had to be kept standing on account of the unseasonable weather, but the damage is only slight. In tho Wakanui, Waterton, and Willowby districts soveral crops of wheat have been cut, and fine weather and an absence of noi'-westers the present week will see a large area of wheat crop cut down. Boers and Bibles are ultimately connected, but it may be hoped that the characteristic slimness of tho former is seldom exercised at tho expense of tho lat:er. Such a case, however, has just been disclosed in Adelaide. A Bible arriving by post was found to contain a valuable necklet of precious stones. A largo hole had been cut out of the pages of Holy Writ, and tho jowcllry snugly deposited in tho cavity. But something suspicions about the packet led to its being opened by the postal officials. Inquiries were sot on foot, and the packet was traced to a Boer recently arrived in Sydnoy. He has been fined, and necklet has been confiscated.

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/G 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. Tho Dunedin representatives, Messrs A. Jackson and J. Gof ton, will be pleased to answer all communications addressed to them care of Eevington's Post Office Hotel, Groymouth, or at the local agents Messrs J. W. Easson and Co., Inspection invited.—-Advt.

At, tho Union Store, is to be 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 Gre.ymouth. Orders hit with J. W. Easson and Co. or Post Office Hotel, will bo promptly attended to.—Advt.