OUR KUMARA LETTER.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 May 1901, Page 4

OUR KUMARA LETTER.

[OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

The opening meeting, for the season, of the Kumara Literary and Debating Society takes place on Friday evening at 8p m. The evening is to be practically an open one so that no one need have any fear Ihat objection will be raised on the score of not being a member. The evening is to be given over to the consideration of the syllabus as arranged by the sub-committe. This will be followed by a social and musical entertainment. As the leading local talent of the district and even some from outside have been secured visitors may expect a treat. The executive have decided that the meeting shall open at 8 p m sharp, as delays, only beget further delays. It is better to start to the moment than to wait half-an-

hour for dillatory members to roll up. This should bo remembered as it is important.

As an additional attraction to intend

ing members I may mention that Dr Scott has promised to deliver a lecture under the auspices of the club. The subject “ cancer,” though gruesome has an abiding interest from the very mystery that surrounds its origin and nature. In the hands of Dr. Scott, judging from former lectures it should prove extremely interesting and instructive. Besides the above lecture Dr. Scott intends giving a series of lectures on ambulance work. . The club have set apart several nights for this. These nights will be distinct from the ordinary work of the club. The programme mapped out should surely be attractive enough to draw a goodly membership. I trust that such will be the result and that the club will not be left to languish out a naught-and-oarry.one-go-as-you please existence. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Young Men’s Club was held last evening in the School of Mines, Mr, J. MTlraith in the chair. One new member was nominated. The secretary was instructed to procure catalogues of new books from Auckland and Dunedin publishers with the object of procuring a fresh supply with the funds on hand. The question of 'having a catalogue of present books printed was left in the hands of the secretary and the treasurer to deal with and report at next meeting. The secretary reported that no reply had been received from the Trustees of the School of’ Mines in regard to the request for the use of the building for a public library. The usual meeting night was altered so as not to clasp with the Public Literary and Debating Society. The next meeting was fixed for Tuesday, May 7th, and thence every alternate Tuesday.