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

Mr H. E. West, Secretary to the Martin Memorial Fund desires to acknowledge from Mr Gerraghty of Blackball the sum of £1 Is. Tomorrow evening tho Druids commence their 20th sprits of Winter Socials, when a capital evening's tfmusement will be provided.

Tiie Grocers have so wo are informed, accepted the challenge of the Butchers to play a friendly game of football on Wednesday week, and suggest that a charge for admission should be made, the proceeds 10 go towards the Martin Memorial Fund. In the Opera House on Thursday evening His Lordship the Eight Bev Dr Julius Bishop of Chrislchurch will deliver a Lecture on Norfolk Island and work in connection with the Melanesian Mission. The lecture will be illustrated with a number of beautiful views of Native life and Island scenery, shown through the Bishop's powerful Lime Light Lantern. We need not refer to the Bishop's ability as a lecturer this is too well known to need comment, neither to the excellence of the views which are superb. We simply say that an intellectual treat, both entertaining and instructive is in store for those who visit the Opera House on Thursday and the large building should be crowded to the doors.

Messrs M'Mil'.an and Thompson the contractors for the erection of the machinery of the Perry's Reward dredge arc pushing on the work with all speed. The bucket ladder was hung on Saturday and they e-xpect within a fortnight to get a turn out of the machinery. The Hau Jfau dredge is expected to start within a month. All the machinery for the Hokitika River dredge except the boi'er is now to hand and the work of erection is now being pushed on. The thirtieth anniversary of the St John's Presbyterian Sunday School will bo celebrated tomorrow evening in the Church by a grand concert and well-known chorus of the Church of 50 voices. These concerls on behalf of the school have always been looked forward to as one of tho events of the year, and as the little ones havo gone into the matter with a hearty desire to make it a success, we havo no doubt ilie church will be crowded to its uttermost capacity.

We would remind our readers of the sale of } acre section High Stceet by H. C. Harloy and Coy at their rooms tc-morrow at 2 :iO. This section is splendidly situated and being freehold should command a ready sale. There arc again rumours of a gold discovery in the Hot Lakes district, it being stated (says the Bay of Plenty Times) that the precious metal has been found in the Walotapu neighbourhood, and a member of the Upper House has gone to the spot to investigate. To be had at Griffon and Smith's Union Store a choice ass rtment of spring flowering bu'bs, comprising the following well-known kinds :—Crocuses, Anemoaes, Tulips. Narcisies, Snowflakes, Irescas, and other numerous varieties.—Advt. Having secured the services of a lady who lias gained her experience in some of the best houses in Melbourne, Messrs McKay and Son have much pleasure in drawing attention to their millinery department, which is now one of the most complete in Greymouth. We guarantee all orders entrusted to this department to give satisfaction. A complete stock of Mackintoshes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing and Corsets, just to hand. —Advt. With Woods' GbeatPbiteemint Cure WADK'S TEETHING POWDEBS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/-