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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 23 February 1901, Page 2

The return from Buller Junction is 10 ounces for 110 hours dredging. The return from the Reeves' Proprietary Dredge this week is llozs Bd\vts for 115 hours' dredging. The Rev. B. G. Fox will conduct service in Holy Trinity Church tomorrow morniDg and evening. We remind, horse owners and tiuiners, that nominations for all first daj r 's events of the Greymouth Jockey Club meeting close this evening with the Secretary at the Albion Hotel.

The Westport folk are warmly discussing the "wisdom" "morality" or good taste of the athenaeum committee in placing "The Master Christian" on the shelves of the library. We certainly thought last Century had buried all such "narrowness" but apparently no", which, by the way, is all the worse for Westport.

That old established business of W. Barkley of Eeefton, has been purchased by Christopher Smith, the well known cash draper, for £2,850 (cash), the price being a large discount off the original cost. Mr Smith intends holding an enormous sale, as soon as he can get the stock re-marked. So the public of Reefton may look forward to obtaining bargains. A large number of friends and acquaintances assembled on the Greymouth wharf to bid good-bye to Miss Galloway, who proceeds to Timaru to be married. During her stay in the Grey River Hospital whero Bho acted as head nurse Miss Galloway won golden opinions as a nurse, and all in the Institution and connected with it much regret losing such valuable service.

Tho second visit of the Polypathic Medical Institute, of Christchurch to Greymouth, is announced for Thursday February 28th., until Saturday, March 2nd, and will be located at tho Gilmer Hotel, where consultations will be given free. A full advertisement appears in our columns.

Dr M'llroy, who for tho past four years has filled the position or medical oflicer to the Grey Valley Miners' Medical Association, severs his connection to-day and loaves on Monday for Ross for tho purpose of taking charge of the hospital there. He will be greatly missed in tho district, for in nmsical, sporting and other circles he was the leading spirit, and always ready to help those requiring assistance, so his place will be hard to fill. Dr M'Brearty who fills the vacancy, is well-known, having previously tilled it, and general satisfaction is felt in the district at his re-appointment. A meeting of the Joint School Excursion Committee was held at Brunner last evening. The balance-sheet was read and approved of showing a credit balance of £3 9s Id, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Taylor who had acted as secretary the Joint Committee.

A special mooting of (lie Grey River Hospital Trustees was held last night, Present —Messrs Petrie (chairman), Kerr, Doogan, Slieedy, Gicseking, Yarrall, and M'Cartliy. The Chairman slated that there were eight applicants, which upon the doctor's recommendation were reduced to Nurses Morrison, Barkley, and Maeouell. A ballot reduced the choice to Nurses Morrison and Baric ley, the choice ultimately falling upon the latter.

The Grcymouth Convent still maintains its prestige as an educational establishment. At the recent Civil Service examination. Miss Nellie M'Donnell passed successfully, and at the Matriculation i\liss M. E; Noonan was also returned amongst the successful candidates. Still another pupil, Miss Alice Dix has just received her Second Grade certificate for Light and Shade drawing from the Technical School, Wellington, and she has now received the full certificate for Second Grade drawing. She lias also passed in Solid Geometry Freehand and Model drawing. The Sisters of Mercy are to be heartily complimented.

The members of (!i • Harbor Board waited upon the Coal Commissioners this morning, and placed the i - equiremcuts of the district in as far as coal is concerned before tlioni. At Hie conclusion the Chairman of (lie Board thanked them for the patient hearing acCordedi Mr Hasclden, Chairman of the Commission, in 1 hanking the members, said he was somewhat afraid to speak in Grcymouth, because lie did not say what was reported of him in the Greymonth Stab to the Trades and Labour delegates. The following was the report in the. GreymotttJt Staii objected to: "Mr Haseldeh, in thanking the witnesses, said they had supplied very valuable information, which would materially assist the Commission in their report/' The words Mr Hasclden objects to are "would materially assist." If the witnesses "valuable information," we presume that it. "must materially assist" the Commission. Mr Jfaselden evidently desires it, to be known to all men that he will not express the slightest opinion on the subject, if is intense desire to make tin's known would, we imagine, cause him to cavil at a period being omitted in one of hi* (sentences.

The consumption of gas in Greymouth ia*t month exceeded the corresponding month of but year by 105,000 feet. For the four months during which the Borough has had the work", the consumption has bften *. third of a million feet over tho period <A tin; previous!. fji;e Wc-fttport contemporary the Star fct«Ur#; —Earners are current of some* thing like & deliberate swindle having been perperirated by some outside persons in connection with a dredging area in the Bullcr district. It is alleged that a considerable sum of moriey has been raised from investors resident inOtago on the strength of forged reports. On the ground in the case being prospected was found valueless.

A most contemptible theft was committed at Auckland the othar evening. A man jumped into the harbour to save a lad from drowning, and during his absence someone stole his boots, which ho had taken off for greater ease in swimming.

The Onehunga paper states that the proclamation of King Edward VII,. at Onehunga was a fiasco. In tho first place the ceremoDy commenced before the time appointed. Then the Mayor was so excited, or so nervous, that he could not read the telegram on the subject. And, finally, the head teacher of the local sehool called for three cheers for " King Edward the Sixth. "

Trooper Morgan, of Hokitika, has sent his brother George a large collection of Transvaal coins from the modest penny to the yellow sovereign ; also a copy of the oath parole required from British prisoners to the Free State and Transvaal authorities. The oath is in two languages—Taal and Ebglisb. The Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times says tbat the Chief Justice is not making the rapid recovery which his friends hoped for from his strong constitution and well-known healthy vigour. It is a form of enteric, I understand, which, though not regarded as serious by the doctors in its present stage, always gives more or less trouble. Beyond the inconvenience, however, nothing is feared. Sir Robert Stout's many friends will join us in hoping for his early recovery.

It speaks well for the prosperity oj Hastings, says the Hastings Standard, that a tradesman who retired from business about twelve months ago with book debts amounting to JEBOO has in the interval collected .£750. That is nothing. We appeal to those wha ought to kuow to say whether we shall not be just as successful in the collection of the moneys owing to us, without retiring. An amusing encounter took place between a Scaforth Highlander and a Maori during the stay of the troops in Wellington (says the Post.) The Seafortb, resplend?nt in f ull-dress uniform, attracted the attention of a stalwart Native, who remarked, 'My word, you look fine.' 'Oh, yes.' admitted the Highlander, ' but you see it's the clothes that do it. Why, you would look just as well as I do if you had this uniform on.' ' And a d sight better, to, said John Maori promptly, and the man in kilts could only gasp with astonishment.

Mr A. Morrison, M.H.R. Caversham, who was obliged, owing to illness, to resign from the Midland Railway Company is now in the Nelson Hospital. His condition is causing his relations and friends great anxiety.

An improvement is reported to-day in the condition of the Hon. F. H. Fraser, M.L.C. Tne hon. gentleman's medical adviser, however, enjoins the most complete rest, and for the next three weeks the patient cannot bo seen by anyone other than those in attendance upon him. It is stated on good authority (says the Melbourne Argus) that Sir Arthur Elibonk Havelock, recently Governor of Madras, is to receive one of the vacant appointments of State Governor in Australia, either for New South Wales or for Victoria. Sir Arthur Havelock, who is fifty-six years of age, has held a numof vice-regal positions in various parts of the Empire. The shipping statistics for New Zealand for 1900, were the comparative figures for 1899, arc as follows: —Entered inwards, 1900—With cargoes, 545 vessels of 743,551 tons, numbers of crews, 21,888; in ballast, 71 vessels, of 112,081 tons, number of crows, 1903. For 1899—With cargoes, 553 vessels, of 738.929 tons, numbers of crews, 22,621; in ballast, vessels of 72,254 tons, numbers of crews, 1308. Cleared outwards, 1900—With cargoes, 580 vessels of 786,454 tons, numbers of crews 22,664; in ballast 33 vessels of 38,321 tons, numbers of crows, 817. For 1599 —Wi h cargoes, 570 vessels of 778,245 tons, numbers of crews, 23,481; in ballast, 34 vessels of 29,021 tons, numbers of crews 636.

An t tago sheep man, who makes a hobby of scientific research, has made a discovery which appears (says a contemporary) to be of the list importance to lite frozen meat industry, and toprorniso an improvement in the prices we get for our frozen meat. Briefly put, the inventor's theory is that the wetting which frczsn meat is subject to on being thawed after being frozen, and which is usually called "sweating" or "weeping" of the meat, is not due to exudations from the meat at all, but is only the aqueous vapour of the air being condensed by contact with the cold surfaco of the "meat, where it forms into water and drips. All that is required, therefore to keep our frozen to oat dry, clean, and presentabla in the Homcmaikets, is to thawtho mcit in waterproof covers, which covers may boused again and again, only being put on while the meat is thawing." The main points to be observed about the process are that the meat should be put into the covers before taking It out of the cold chamber, and not removed till moisture ccasoi to condense on the outside of the covers. The meat will then be thawed and dry. The process is patented in Great Britain and the principal meat countries.

I here is (says theManawatu Standard) a strong probability that tho largest Easter Encampment cvtr held in tho North Island will assemble at Palmerston North in April next. Tho District Court which was to bo held at Kumara to-day has been adjourned to Tuesday, the 26th. An action for tho recovery of money paid by P. Tansey to W. A. and G. H. Lawaon, together with £2:>o damages in each case will be heard.

When tho schooner .Lily, winch Me f Lyttelton on Friday last for Greymouth, ' had got some 25 miles from Lyttleton j Head?, she was dismantled in a gale. ! The sails, however, were saved. The; schooner was put about, and managed to I reach the heads, whence she was towed In on Saturday. When Edward YII was proclaimed at Palmerston South, by the Mayor, from j the balcony of tho North Western Hotel, j the Otago Times correspondent says the i local brass band was in attendance, and played “God Save the King,” and afterwards—what d’ye think ?—O Como, all | yo faithful! This is probably the only j instance, certainly the first, of tho Eing ! receiving divine honours.

By proc'amation in the Gazette, vari- ► ous areas of unoccupied Crown land totalling 338,020 acres in Nelson and 83,870 acres in Westport have been set apart for mining purpose exclusively. Tho Nelson City Council proposes to offer £12:"0 for the purchase of the local tramway. The line is a mile and a quarter long, and is at present owned by Mr Harle. The majority of the Councillors aro of opinion that the tramway should bo pulled up, as it is absolete. A distinguished member of tho Eepublican party, when asked whether he would vote the Democratic ticket, ho i gave vent to his partisanship, and said : "No ; a thousand timss no 1 I'd rather go to sea in a boat of stone with sails of iron, and oar 3 of lead, the wrath of God for a gale, and hell for a port!" The Government Loans to Local Bodies Amendment Act; under which the Greymoitth Borough purposes to pay off ibs overdraft; provides that the interest on every existing loan, the term of which is twenty-six years shall bo 4J per cent, from tho Ist August; 1900. Where the currency of tho loan is extended under the Act of 1899, the local authority is empowered to levy special rates for the payment of interest during such extended period. The Act also empowers Borough Councils to borrow for tho purpose of erecting abattoirs, limiting tho amount to ,£2OOO a year. In view of the South African campaign, a new Order of Knighthood is, says a Home paper, expected to bo instituted at an early date, membership of existing orders being strictly limited by statute. The Order will probably bo on the Indian plan, and bear the title of tho " Star of Africa.

The purchase of horses in the United States on behalf of the Imperial Government is being jealously watched in Canada, and is causing much discussion in the newspaper?. As a result, a movement has been started for opening negotiations with the Imperial Governmeatfor setting apart a tract of land in the north-west devoted to raising horses for the British Army, tho stud farms boing subject to Imperial control. It is ostimiteu that .25,000 horses per annum could be supplied under this schema at a much cheaper rate than under the present system of purchase. Sir Wcstby Percival states that he is on a visit to tho colony, and that he has no present intention of making his home in New Zealand. Sir Westby intends remaining for a few days in Auckland. Ho will also pay a visit to the Lake 3 district, probably continuing his journey down the Wanganui river, and thenco through southern parts of tho colony. He is chairman of directors of the Consolidated Goldfitlds' New Zealand properties on the West Coast, i 3 a director of tho Crown Mines Company, and chairman of the New Zealand and River Plato Land Mortgage Company, having various properties in Auckland. He intends to visit tho Waihi mine before leaving. Mr J. Kidd, guard on the HokitikaGreymouth train met with a very painful accident at the Hokitika station yard last -£_Komng while engaged in shunting work aftef tho arrival of the train. It appears that while '-'braking" a timber laden waggon, portion of the heavy loading became displaced and suddenly pinned MrKidd's hand, between the timber and tho van. The timber was a verry bulky piece, and it wa3 impossible to move it, and release Mr Kidd beforo a crowbar could be obtained and applied. As a result, Mr Kidd's hand was badly crushed, and medical aid was at once sought. A stalwart "soldier of the King" informed a newspaper man at Wellington that tho men'appreciate i tho kindly welcome accorded to them throughout their trip, but (lowering his voice to a confidential whisper), "wo can't stand tho speeches." Neither did tho crowd like it, for after Richard had got going with ono of his windy orations they yelled "Time, time," and he shut up. The Victorian issue of Commonwealth po3tal cards ha 3 proved a great success, no fewer than 250,000 in all six colonies being now in circulation. Tho Department intends to continue to print the cards so long as the public demand warrants. With regard to the £1 and £5 series of slightly post-marked Victorian stamps, the supply is running very low, and no moro will be printed. With regard to tho scarlet fever cases at Eimu, it has been decided by the Chairman of tho Woodstock School Committee to close the school for at least a week and in the meantime the committee will bo called togothcr to discuss tho situation. It is said fresh cases have occurred at Rimu, while tho cpedemic has also appeared at Woodstock and South Spit. Dv Macaadrew has been asked to investigate theso reports and to suggest any measures it may be deemed necessary to take to prevent further infection. In tho meantime all cases occurring should bo reports d to tho local Board of Health, the County Council and any remissness in this respoct will ronder the householder liable to a penalty. 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 oth insfc. and will he 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. Gof ton, will be pleased to answer all communications addressed to them care of Rcvington's Post Office Hotel, Greymouth, or at the local agents Messrs J. W. Easson and Co., Inspection invited—A dvt. At the Union Store, is to be had a very fino assortment of all kinds of fruit for jam making ; also a largo assortment of jam jars. Order early to save disappointment. Grifficn and Smith.—Advt. J. Gofton, tho Dresden Piano Co's tuner, is at present in Greymouth. Orders left with J. W. Easson and Co, or Post Office Hotel, will bo promptly attended to.—Advt.