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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 April 1901, Page 2

™G. W. Moss and Co., will sell on the wharf to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, 150 sacks first-class chaff.

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the Catholic Clab moots to-morrow night at the Boy's School. It is to be hoped there will be a full attendance, a? the business is most important.

Owing to the detention of the steamer Sonoma at Sydney the outward 'Frisco mail will not close at Greyinouth* till Tuesday 7th May at 8. 30 a.m. The Education Department has informed the Wellington Education Board that the question of police constable in the country districts acting as truant ollicers is receiving consideration, and in all probability a Bill will he introduced next session dealing with the matter.

The members of the Wellington Education Board have expressed a determination to put down promiscuous holiday making, and finally passed a resolution that in future one day's pay would be deducted from the salary of each teacher on the staff of any school which is given a holiday without the permission of the Board. The Premier has received a cable from the Officer Commanding Capetown, dated 29th April, stating that No. 1029 (G. P. Smith of Dunedin, Fourth Contingent) is well; No. 1427 (J. T. Cunningham of Taipo) has been discharged convalescent from Kimberley 'Hospital on 2nd April; also that Edwin Grubb, of the Light Horse, Capetown, is well. The Premier has received through His Excellency the Governor the following information from the Governor-General at Sydney : —" Have received a telegram from the General of Communications r.tating that the steamship " Salami" left Capetown on 2nd April, and has on board, among others, Captain D. Cosgrove and one of the, New Zealand Rough Riders." Tenders are invited for the construction of pontoons for the Bignell's No Town and the No Town No 2 Dredging Coys. Full particulars may be obtained from the consulting engineers, Messrs Cutten Bros. G, W. Moss and Co will sell at Mr Grey's Brickyard to-morrow afternoon at 2 30 12,000 bricks, 200 sheets of iron (almost new) 20 flat sheets, timber, etc also stables.

It is necessary now that the Barber has made it appearance, for ladies to see that the blankets are in good order, otherwise they will have to call in the doctor and you all know what his charges are one visit, one pair of blankets. All wo say is go to Christopher Smith, our "up-to-date" Cash Draper, and see his exceptional bargains in blankets; only 5/11, 10/0,15/6 20/-, 27/6 a pair.—Advt. At the inquest upon the bodies of the two children Krocning, the jury as a rider to their verdict of accidental death, that the attention of the authorities be drawn to the necessity of planking the bridge to full width, as it is greatly used by children and pubic generally as a short cut to tho Grey ltiver Hospital. We trust the Department will give immediate attention to the matter, for it is little thort of a miracle that several accidents have not previously occurred.

Mr Seddon will address his constituents in the Town Hall Hokitika on Friday evening. He will explain the financial operations of the past year, and likely give an insight into the future policy. We understand that a good number of Greymouth residents intend being present. On Saturday wo inadvertantly placed a telegram giving the opinions of the Otago Daily Times upon dredging matters on the West Coast under the head of "Per Press Association," instead of "Our Owa Correspondent." Our contemporary tho Grey River Argus has evidently been misled thereby. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Greymouih Assembly was held at the Gilmer Hotel last night, at which the balance-sheet of tho previous season was presented, showing a small credit balance which was he!d to be most satisfactory. The following gentlemen wcro appointed a committee for the ensuing year : Messrs Wickes, Reynolds, Skoglund (sen), Kendall, Mabin, Easson and Harley (sec). It was resolved to hold the first dance on Wednesday, May 220 d, in the Opera House. A football match betwoon the Grocers and Butchers will tako place on Victoria Park to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2 30. The proceeds of tho gate will be devoted towards the Martin memorial Fund. The following are the team chosen to represent the butchers in their match against the Grocers to-morrow afternoon —Brazil, Benyon (2), Beal, Fraser, Rudkin, Moran, Lampard, Hanam, Groom, Light, Russell, Skully, Moloney, Dupkinson Kirwan. Emergencies Mconichie, T. Groom, F Coonibe, A Stoer. Mr. Seddon lias telegraphed to the Premier of Australia that he finds it impossible to he present at the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament. Mr. Ward, who is already there, will therefore represent tho colony. Colonel Gorton, who commanded the Wanganui Militia District from 1865 to 1869, has written a book called " Some Home Truths re tho Maori War, 1803 to 18G9, on the AVcst Coast of New Zealand," which contains facts which came under the writer's personal observation. The revised proof is now in the printer's hands in London, and the publishers are Messrs Chapman and Hall. News has just boon received that the book will shortly appear in the Colony. Dp to tho present time about 20,000 tons of coal have been taken out of the Mokau minoe. Of that quantity 8000 tons have been obtained duing tho pa3i two and a half years. Tho Sydney syndicate which has purchased tho property for £IB,OOO. has had a steamer specially built for the trade, and will shortly begin operations on an oxteusivo seal". The mines are at present leased to Mr Stubbs, of I'Jew Plymouth, who obtains 8i 6i a ton for the coal. The unscreened coal sells at Waitara for 20s a ton. Before the new steamer can go up the Mokau River snags will have to bo removed at an estimated cost of .£IOOO.

Letters formerly addressed to Haust, South Westland, should in future bo addressed to Pakarari, tho now postal address.

One hundred and sixty gold dredging companies were formed during 1900. Thirty.eight went into liquidatioo. Taking the subscribed capital of each of tho latter at £7OOO it represents a public liability of £265,000 wiped out.

Tho settlers at Okura are proposing to erect a small sawmill for the purpose of cutting silver pine sleepers and other timber. It is stated that the bash is firstclass and the residents expect that even with a small output they would be able to induce more frequent visits of the steamer, which would be a great advantage to them.

The Conversazione to bo held to-mer-row evening in Trinity Schoolroom, in honor of His Lordship the Bishop of Nelson, promises to be a great success Already a large number of tickets have been sold, and the schoolroom should Fcarce contain the audience. The programme includes items by a number of amateur,? new to Greymouth, besides some of the old favourites. Amongst those taking part are Messrs Peglar, W. Cocks, Staples and Lawn ; Misses Pike, Bailie, Jay, Kett'e, Rogers, Chapman, and Easson, soloisis. Violin Solo Miss Dorcus Griffiths ; Piano Solo —Miss Myra Blackmore. Becitations by Messrs Cargill, Bradley, Wise, and several others, whoso names are not mentioned. Misses Tarrant and Mabel Easson are the accompanists. The charge for admission is only a shilling, and a very liberal supply of refreshments is being provided by the ladies of the congregation.

The News understands that a number of railway workmen and their families are going to Stra-tford to work on the Toko line.

In order to meet the demands of the increasing traffic on the Westland lines, the Railway Department is taking steps at once to provide additional waggons. It is satisfactory to learn that so much i 3 being done to meet inconvenience ; but it would be equally gratifying to know that the wants of the travelling public, of which there is constant complaint, was also to receive immediate attention.

A cyclist in Nelson, charged with riding after dark without a light evaded conviction by a novel defence. There is in Nelson an antiquated tram line, a survival of the Duu Mountain Company's enterprise, the property of a private individual. The defendant pleaded that he was on private property at the time of the offence. The magistrate upheld the defence, and dismissed the case. Mrs'Yates has been on the warpath a Onehunga again. At a meeting called to consider the nomination of candidates for the forthcoming municipal elections, and which she described as not legally constituted, the following dialogue took place : —Mrs Yates asked, "Why was she not allowed to attend the meeting ?" A Councillor : "You speak the truth, and you will be listened to." Mrs Yates: "You keep your mouth shut, and then people won't know how ignorant you are." (Roars of laughter.) A Councillor: "If you had been at the meeting you could not have understood it." Mrs Yates :"I am better qualified, both by education and business ability, to represent the ratepayers than you are." (Laughter.)

A Brisbane cable states that by permission of the Minister of Federal Defence, a steamer leaves Thursday Island to-morrow with twelve armed troopers for the scene of the supposed murder of missionaries. Mr George Hutchison, M.H.R., informed an interviewer in London that he had placed his resignation of his seat for Patea in the hands of his friends there, so that the constituency may not be necessarily be unrepresented in the coming session of the New Zealand Parliament. -He will pay a visit to New Zealand shortly to wind up his business, but his future', he states, is in South Africa. It is his intention to practice at the Bar in that country, when Courts are established to practice in.

Diplomatic intercourse between Austria and Mexico, suspended since 1867 has been renewed..

The Federal Cabinet has decidod to offer a prizs of fjr the best design both for a national Hag and a seal. The whole of the furnishing of the railway carriages intended for the Royal party while in Now Zealand is to bo done by Messrs Scouliar and Crisholm. The Duke of Cornwall is evidently—unlike the Right Hon die Premier —an advocate for brevity of speeches at public functions. Two to three minutes is to be the extent of the addresses, and there is, as his Excelloney puts it, to bo no speechifying. For this relief many thanks.

WADE'S WOEM FIGS are mot effective and not impleasant; ch raosl thrive after taking them. Price lildren

To be had at Griffen and Smith's Union Store a choice assortment of spring flowering bulbs, comprising the following well-known kinds: —Crocuses, Anemones, Tulips. Narcisics,.. Snowflakcs, Ireseas, and other numerous varieties. —Advt.

When stormy wind and wintry blast, Affect mankind with hacking cough, They think consumption's come at last, 'Twill not bo long before they're off.

Somo paople go to mountain heights, And others where the skies are bluer; But what will soon put them to rignts, Is W. E. Woods' Great Peppermint Core. WADE'S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/-

Poor old China's gone to pieces, Of her vast possessions reft,

Day by day her power decreases, Soon there'll be but little left.

She'll no longer be a nation, But for ever be obscure ;

Coughs and Colds have no foundation, Dosed with Woods' Peppermint Cube,