GREY COUNTY COUNCIL.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 8 May 1901, Page 2

GREY COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the above was held yesterday afternoon. Present— Alessrs APKcchnie (chair), Hargreaves, Flynn, Harris, M’Carthy, Larkin, Ryall and Alar shall.

A telegram was read from the Undersecretary, relative to the completion of Paroa-Tcrcmakau road, stating that £2OO had been voted. Mr Phillips stated that that money had been expended during January, twelve months ago, and an application had been made for more just

before last session. Resolved that application he made to the Government for a special grant of £2OO for the completion of the road. Resolved (hat the Treasurer be written to for particulars of lire goldfields revenue.

Resolved to proceed witli the erection of Greenstone Creek bridge.

From District Engineer relative to Air Evan’s gate and fence at Poerua, asking the Council to move them back five chains. Referred to the Engineer. From J. D. Ritchie, of Agricultural Department, in regard to the inspecting and licensing of slaughter houses ; also stating (hat the Act came into force on July Ist. Letter received.

From Mines Department offering a subsidy of £75 for the Mosquito road, , making a total of £253. Eeceiucd A

From Chief Health Officer in regard to tho sanitary condition of the County and asking that a crusade be made against rats. Letter received.

From J. O’Alalley asking the Council to repair the Grey River bridge, stating that he had a contract for carting sleepers for the railway department and he had to cross this bridge.

Air Harris moved that the applicant be informed that the Public AYorks Department are going to take the matter in hand and further that the expenditure of a small amount on the bridge would bo useless, Carried.

From Nelson Creek Gold Dredging Company per AA r . O’Kane asking permission to dredge through a track. Mr Hannan moved that the application be granted on condition that the traffic he kept as near as possible to the present road, also that after taking dredge through the track the Company put same in repair again. Carried. Prom Secretary of Harbor Board stating that the debris and muck dropped from the trucks on to the road at Cohden would he removed, also a lamp had been, placed in the vicinity. From J. Nelson asking that the drain in Palmerston street at Cobden be extended one chain. Request granted. From Borough Town Clerk, asking Council to unite in establishing abattoirs. Cr. Alarshall moved that the Borough Council be informed that the County Council cannot see its way to co-operate. Carried.

From A. I). Johnston, on behalf of Three Mile Greenstone Company, asking to be allowed to dredge across a ford.— Left in the hands of the Engineer, Cr. Harris and the Chairman to deal with. The Town Clerk wrote, stating that;the Council’s share in the Peace Celebration was £35 16s 6d. —Eesolved to pay amount.

Prom M. Evans, asking that a bridge be put over Dry Creek, and stating that money had been voted for the construction of same.—Eesolved that the Land Board be asked to carry out work. From W. Hayes, asking Council to erect a bridge over a creek at Cobden.” Ecferred to the Engineer. From P. Cressy, drawing the attention of the Council to the dangerous state of a drain on the Moonlight road. —Eesolved that the repairs be executed and the work finished. From Mr. Mackley, complaining that the contractors for the Waipuna Creek road had carted timber and earth on to his ground, and that so long as it remained there he could not finish erecting a fence. —Eesolved that Mr. Mackley be informed that the matter will be attended to.

From Maori Gully Gold Dredging Company, in reference to the bridge over the Maori Gully Creek, stating that they could not cart any heavy material over it until the bridge was strengthened.— Letter received. Letters of thanks were read for the use of the County Chambers from the Coal Mines’, Midland; Bivers’, and Staffs and Salaries’ Commissions,

The Council then adjourned till 7 30 p.m.

On resuming an application was received from the Maori Queen Company, asking permission to dredge across a track, stating that they would form a temporary one, and after having dredged across it would relay it to the satisfaction of the Council.

Cr. Ilyall said that the Council should do all iu its power to foster the dredging industry as it meant the welfare of the people. He moved that the matter be referred to the Engineer. Carried. From Southland County Council in reference to amendments to the Local Bodies Act, asking the Council to send on their amendments. Cr. Larkin moved and Cr Eyall seconded that a Committee consisting of the whole Council go through the matter at the next meeting of the Council. Carried.

From Dr Scott relative to the impassible state of the Bell Hill road and pointing out the necessity for repairs thereto ; also proposing that his Company would give £IOO, the Council £IOO, and the Government subsidy would make up the estimate (£400). The work would be done under their manager’s guidance, the County Engineer supervising. Cr M’Carthy moved that the offer be accepted and the work be done by contract under the sole supervision of the Council’s Engineer; also that when the track is repaired no wheeled traffic be allowed on same. Seconded by Cr Harris and carried. The following tenders were then dealt with. TKYAGAIN EOAD. J. Collins ... £153 12s Od This was the only tender, and was not accepted owing to it being over the Engineer’s estimate. Resolved that the work be carried out by day labor. AHATJEA MAIN DBAIN. H. Kennedy .. £4O Os Od G. Borrows (acpd) 55 Os Od Power 70 Os Od IMPROVEMENTS TO NELSON CEEEK EOAD. Resolved that no tenders be opened until Mr. Ross is communicated with in regard to the cutting of an outlet drain, REPAIRS TO GEANVILLK ROAD.

co-operative works barrytown road. (4 men) Section 12, Dinnan and patty, 8 parties applied. (6 men) Section 13, Hayes and party, 7 parties applied. ACCOUNTS PASSED EOR PAYMENT. Chargeable to County Fund Account £2,360 19 6 Chargeable to Government Grants 2,591 13 2 Total 4,952 12 8

I . W: :r « THE QBEYMODTfc EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY MAY 8 1901 POSTAL &OT10D.S. For Westport and north per Haupiri 7pm to-day. Winter, 1001. Further evidence of the faith of traders in the future of this district is forthcoming from tho New Zealand Clothing Factory, who arc about to pull down their present structure and erect in Wo regret to state that Jlis "Worship the Mayor lias rather a severe attack of bronchitis, and is unable to leave his room. As a consequence the installation of Mayor will not lake place until tobefore last session. Resolved that application be made to the Government for a special grant of £200 for the completion of the road. Resolved that the Treasurer be written For Westport uul Nelson per Waveriib 1/ M Qr (i 0 x..‘ place thereof a handsome two story brick morrow night. Wo (rust Mr. Mathicson to for particulars of the goldfields lev at ‘1 i) in. nil k ii ¥ i y m 1 1 edifice 88 feet by 96 feet and costing will ere that time have sufficiently re111 lvn.1 u ulm about £5000. Mr Fcrens has been nolicovered io attend; but, il not, the invesResolved to proceed with the erection of Greenstone Creek bridge. at 7 n m. lied lo be out ol the present building by the middle of next month and will move bis goods into those premises in Albert Street, formerly occupied by Messrs Glceson and Rogers. Messrs Griffen and Smith will move into the litnre will have to be further adjourned. For Wellington per Herald (supplementary Frisco mail) at noon. For United Kingdom, Continent of - MW | MOW = - WELLINGJON FACTORY Bl&fK Qwivi A soldier homo from tho war and clad in khakk and two others in tho undress uniform of the 9.h Lancers, were walking quietly along Aero Lane, Brixton, on From District Engineer relative to Mr Evan’s gate and fence at Pocrua, asking Hie Council to move them back five chains. Referred to the Engineer. Europe, United States via Monte Video and Teneriffe close at Wellington per Mamari on Wednesday loth May at 5 The JLl JLs 11 vAAV 11 Saturday a few weeks ago. In front new building in Albert Si reel now being walked three ladies whom they did not From J. D. Ritchie, of Agricultural built by Mr Smith. The Clothing Facknow. About twenty hooligans came Department, in regard to the inspecting p m. Tlie out ward San Francisco mail leaves Lyttelton after the arrival of the express from Dunedin on Thursday, 9th, leaves Wellington Friday, 10th, by the Eotoiti, New Plymouth on Saturday, arriving at Manukau on Sunday morning. The Sonoma sails from Auckland immediately Latest Mews 2 JACKETS. MILLINERY. DRESSES. GILBERT Bros., tory will, when tbc new structure is completed, occupy the whole of (be front in Mawbcra Quay 88 feet in width, one side being taken up with the bool department, the other with the clothing and mercery goods. In Albert Street will be two offices, while the upper flat will be fitted up as offices or as a club room as may subsequently be decided along, shouted after the khaki man, and made allusions to tho ladies, whom they hustled off the pavement, whereupon the gentleman in khaki threw away his cigar, and, tackling tho biggest of the gang, hit him in the neck so hard that ho fell to tho ground. Then the soldier got hold of the next biggest man, and served him in the same way; and when one of the Lancers and licensing of slaughter houses ; also stating that the Act came into force on July 1st. Letter received. From Mines Department offering a subsidy of £75 for the Mosquito road, making a total of £258. Receiucd From Chief Health Officer in regard to the sanitary condition of the County and asking that a crusade he made against Western Australia has now agreed to accept printed matter at half-penny per two ounces. For Natal and Capetown close at Sydney per Yarrawonga on 17th May. FURS. upon. The building will be one of the handsomest edifices in town. At the Harbor Board meeting last knocked down another, and there were three hooligans sprawling on the ground ) the rest of tho gang ran away dismayed. rats. Letter received. From J. O’Malley asking the Council to repair the Grey River bridge, stating UMBRELLAS. Jewellers night the appointment of workmen in connection with (he harbor board works occupied a good deal of attention, Hie Commenting on the decision against tho Tyson estate for death duties payable in Queesnland, tho Brisbane Courier says :—“ It may be admitted that if ever there was a case provoking enforcement of the law it was this of Tyson. The amount at stake was a large one ; it would bo taken (if successful) by way of tithe on large amounts coming to distant that lie had a contract for carting sleepers for the railway department aud he had to cross this bridge. AND Watchmakers , members generally expressing the opinion that they had rather a lively time of it lately from people in quest of work, and an opinion was advanced that possibly contracting might be again resorted to. It was generally voiced that residents were to have first call, and the sending away to other parts for “first-class” workmen was condemned. It was said Mr Harris moved that the applicant be informed that the Public Works DeSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. W. M‘KAY & SON. partment are going to take the matter in POET OF GREYMOUTH. ~l TAVE opened in Tainui Street (next I 1 Gilmer Hotel) and arc showing hand and further that the expenditure of a small amount on the bridge would bo useless, Carried. From Nelson Creek Gold Dredging Phases of the Moon—May. D. H M. have their Wu (hoh. a splendid variety of:—JEWELLERY, WATCHES, relatives :and it would come out of the properly of a 'man whoso services to his Full Moon .. .. 4 5 59 am. country had been utterly, not to say, Company per W. O Kane asking permisLast Quarter.. ,. 25 5 10 p.m. CLOCKS, that with Mr Chapman in (lie quarry at flagrantly, insignificant, compared with si on to dredge through a track. Mr Hannan moved that the application be ..19 2 15 p.m. BAROMETERS. bead of affairs there was little cause for fear, as he was a cautious and c ipablc man. General surprise was expressed at the number of men now on, namely forty-nine, a large number of whom two members declared were evidently nonresidents. his means. We might have felt differcntlyif our millionaire bad, say, founded a University, as he could have done so easily; we almost wish that this £68,000 could even yet be ear-marked for the purpose.” In connection with the wreck of the First Quarter .. 25 5 10 p.m. . granted on condition that tlie traffic he 2nd Shipment JptJ Silver and E.P. Ware, Etc. Everything NEW and of LATEST kept as near as possible to the present road, also that after taking dredge through the track the Company put same in repair again. Carried. Prom Secretary of Harbor Board statSun rises ..70 Sun sets ,. 4 53 Moou rises .. 6 25 a.m Moon sets .. 8 55 p.m WHY BUY EGGS WHtN A SIXPENNY TIN OF EMPIRE C°' s E. R. wkWEATHBB. REYINGTON’S DESIGNS hy the best known makers. Hall marked and guaranteed. ■Ther. 55 | Bar. 29-76 1 Wind S,W of HOTEL, Wo are informed that the action of tho Grey EluaationBoardm declaring void steamer Federal a remarkable incidence ing that the debris and muck dropped from tlie trucks on to the road at Cobden would be removed, also a lamp bad been placed in tlie vicinity. Inspection Respectfully Invited. is reported. The circumstances surroundHIGH WATER. To-day .. .. 0 26 a.m. 0 48 p.m pVdf \{>\' % GREYMOUTH. Watches and Jewellery Repairs oxethe Kokin School Committee elections is likely to be tho subjections of investigaing her loss are similar to those attending that of the collier Taramung nearly ten ruled promptly and thoroughly by firstclass workmen at model ate prices. tion in our law courts. Tho strong point appears to be that the only seven who years ago, is that not a soul survives to tell the awful tale. Absolutely tho last From J. IS clson asking that the drain in Palmerston street at Cobden be exArrived—May 8 T>ATRONISED by HIS EXCELJl LENOY the GOVERNOR, Lord Haupiri from Westport. Passengers All T II yi>f A/ nUiMi? Milts — finally decided to statd election were record of tho Taramung standing in tho tended one chain. Request granted. —Misses Lopas, Gribhen, Dinghue; A 1 / V y Raufurly and Suite. GILBERT BROS., elected without a poll, and therefore the office diary of her owners, Messrs James From Borough Town Clerk, asking Mesdames Clark, M’Taggart, Dargan ; n u i u iri /¥ -J-MIL-J a \] Tainui Street, question or unqualified votes cannot come Patterson and Co., is tho following enCouncil to unite in establishing abattoirs. Messrs Civil, Robinson, Clark, Manton, “ Blood unites more than Seas divide.” (Between Post Office and Gilmer Corner), into the matter. It is quite evident that try:—“Taramung passed by tho steamer Cr. Marshall moved that the Borough Hayley, Cornwall, Bonar, Park, Pierard, WILL GO Ab rAsi AS 20 LGGd? By a brave foe, the Transvaal Boer Gbetmoutit. the Board in acting so precipitatedly as it Federal off Gape St George on the 31st Council be informed that the County Barron, Stow, steerage. Hill, O’Brien and 0 was the gauntlet thrown. The mighty did committed an act of indcscrction. May, 1821. Supposed to have been lost Council cannot see its way to co-operate. Carried. Mistress of the seas, lifted the gage of war. Ind-’an climes, Canadian plains, Australian shores, and Zealandia’s sunny lands, responded to the Clarion call of war. Forth sprang their noblest Sons, to fight for the Mother Queen, and Freedom. Side by side with the gallant Irish. Invincible Scot and Bulldog Britisher the brave nnd brainy Colonial grappled in fierce death struggle to uphold sovereignity of Queen and Empire and civil and religious liberty for all, even for the stranger within our gates. The fight is won, and tho blood of Britain’s noblest Sons cement her many peoples. Her Empire grows because its civilisation is best of all. * * *REYINGTON’S HOTEL * * * IS ENLARGED ? And its accommodation fitted for the AMERICAN DENTAL INSTITUTE (Opposite Court House) Hospital Street, Greymouth. But putting that on one side, the better on the following day. Nothing since Hinemoa from Jackson Bay. Dingadec from Wellington. Petone from Lyttelton. and A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF DREDGE way is for the residents to have another trial voting power at next election. The Kumara Borough and Grey seen or heard of her,’ The Russians on occupying Moukden, the capital of Manchuria, secured (writes From A. D. Johnston, on behalf of Three Mile Greenstone Company, asking to he allowed to dredge across a ford.— Bailed—May 8. Nil IN PORI Kini Petone Haupiri Hinemoa Dingadee WINTER RING, // THE POPULAR \ / PHOTOGRAPHER \ fj 12 Cabinets and one 15 x 12 \\ j Enlargement for 17/6 I TN thanking the public for the early JL confidence reposed in the above establishment wish to intimate that their Greymouth branch is permanent. We have all the latest up-to-date machinery and appliances for the manufacture of - - - HIGH * CLASS * DENTISTRY and intend, by doing only the very best work at the lowest price, to merit a continuance of the support already received. Me. Hughes, M.P.S. and D.S., has had 23 year’s experience in Oral Surgery, mechanical and operative Dentistry, etc. You can save money hy consulting us. County Council having refused to join the Borough of Greymouth in the erection of abattoirs, the latter body will he compelled to face the erection of the structure itself, the cost of which will possibly be between two and three thousand pounds. Private Bowling, who left Hokitika some days ago to join the Federal escort, is the biggest man sent with the contingent. Private Bowling represents the First Westland Rifles and it must he pleasing to that company to have such a fine representative, especially as the New Zealanders arc the centre of admiration at the Federal celebrations. a St Petersburg correspondent) a large quantity of very valuable Oriental MSS., which, by command of tho Russian Government, are being sent to St Petersburg in order to be submitted to a minute examination at the hands of the authorities of tho Imperial Library, Among these MSS. there should be, according to the Left in the hands of the Engineer, Cr. Harris and the Chairman to deal with. The Town Clerk wrote, stating thatjthe Council’s share in the Peace Celebration was £35 16s 6d.—Resolved to pay amount. From M. Evans, asking that a bridge be put over Dry Creek, and stating that money had been voted for the construction of same.—Resolved that the Land Board be asked to carry out work. From W. Hayes, asking Council to erect a bridge over a creek at Cobden.-— Referred to the Engineer. From P. Cressy, drawing the attention The Waverley is due from Westport this afternoon and sails at 5 p m for Westport ai d Nelson. The Haupiri arrived at noon and sails at midnight for Westport and Wellington. The Kini sails at midnight for LyttelGOODS V, The Midget Photo makes a } \\ splendid Xmas Card /j is just what your // friends want views of Russian experts, many MSS. of Greek and Russian classics, which were plundered and carried away by the Mongocs in their wars of devastation in Europe in the thirteenth century. Some European scholars have combated this theory, which was put forward some years ago, but in any case tho question is likely to OTIRA ANDBULLER GORGE VIEWS increased requirements of its trade. Eevington’s is patronised by Vice Royalty, Cabinet Ministers, Honest sons of Toil, Supreme Court Judges, Commissioners and Inspectors of the guardians of our Peace, and all heads of Government administrative departments. Revington’s is the home of British and Colonial commercial representatives, the meeting centre of mining authorities, the trusted haven SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. bo definitely settled at no distant date. WADE’S WORM FIGS are more effective and not unpleasant; eh most thrive after taking them. Price lildrcn. Having secured the services of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the best houses in Melbourne, Messrs McKay and Son have much pleasure in drawing attention to their millinery deof the Council to the dangerous state of a drain on the Moonlight road.—Resolved that tho repairs be executed and the work finished. From Mr. Mackley, complaining that the contractors for tlie Waipuna Creek road had carted timber and earth on to his ground, and that so long as it remained there lie could not finish erecting a fence.—Resolved that Mr. Mackley be The Herald has been detained by bad weather and will not arrive before Friday. The Corinna leaves Dunedin at midnight for Grey direct and arrives on Friday sailing same day for, Westport, Timaru, Oamaru and Dunedin. The Rosamond leaves Lyttelton this showing. Petrie & Co., Sew Currants The outward ’Frisco mail is now definitely fixed to leave Auckland at 1 p.m. MARRIAGE. Rowse-Hunter—May 5th., 1901, at St. Saviour’s Church, Brunnerton, by the Rev. A. Since, Joseph, second son of John Rowse, of Stillwater, to Mary Elizabeth," daughter of the late John on Monday next. Tho Monowai awaits the arrival of the Dunedin express at Lyttelton on Friday night. On the stcamers’s arrival at Wellington a special train will leave for Now Plymouth to connect with the Rotoiti which makes a special trip from the Manakau. evening for Grey direct. The Latest Goods in the New Sultanas of tourists and travelling public. Eevington’s is the Family Hotel, the optimate Our Nelson Creek correspondent writes : The married ladies of Nelson Creek inpartmenfc, 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. How docs a man get in a funk, And take himself right off to bunk, Justwhena pain with symptoms vague, Will make him think he’s caught the informed that the matter will be attended The VV amui leaves Wellington to- ----- — to. day arriving at Grey on Friday forenoon and sailing at 2 p m on her return journey. The Janet Nicoll leaves Dunedin today via usual ports arriving at Grey on Millinery Neiv Elemes FINEST and proletarian Hotel of the Colony is the official house of Thomas Cook and and Cycle Touring Club because its accommodation is the best, its posi- | tion best, its table best, its attention best, its cellar best. Of the best hotels in New AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. tend giving a grand ball on Friday, May 17th, to be carried out on a scale hitherto unknown here. Excellent music is being obtained and our local M.C will bo all that is required, and judging by the preparation <s hein" made the inner man will be From Maori Gully Gold Dredging Company, in reference to the bridge over the Maori Gully Creek, stating that they could not cart any heavy material over it until the bridge was strengthened.— Letter received. Letters of thanks were read for the Wednesday next. Butter , Zealand it is universally admitted without question or cavil that Revington’s WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 1901. well attended to. Tho affair has taken very well here and as a large number of visitors are expected the room should bo crowded and a most enjoyable evening use of tlie County Chambers from the Coal Mines’, Midland; Rivers’, and Staffs and Salaries’ Commissions. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Department Bacon , Hotel is best of all. The Garrick Club social will be bold in tbc Opera House this evening. plague. How often docs a cough or cold Westport, This Day. Iff. DALY RBYINGTON, may be looked forward to. The ladies deserve credit for tho way they have Make cowards of the brave and bold, PROPRIETOR The comet was very clear last night, Until they find the remedy sure— The Council then adjourned till 7 30 Sailed at 9 a m VV averley tor breymouth. Hams Post Office Box 86. Telephone 70 Night Porter in attendance, following in the wake of the setting sun. A Grecian woman named Nicole at Masterton, was fined £1 recently in the Magistrate’s Court for fortune-telling. G. W. Mr S3 and Co will sell at their subscribed to make the affair a success, and the harmonious manner in which they arc working. A meeting was held last night when various matters were discussed, but as your correspondent was not W. E. Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure. p.m. On resuming an application was received from the Maori Queen Company, asking permission to dredge across a track, stating that they would form a _ 1 OST.—All the labor of washing by _J using Hydroleine Soap. Use acXTCT BRAND BUTTER, so called JJN from its rich nutty flavour, It is necessary now that tho Barber has made it appearance, for ladies to see that the blankets are in good order, otherwise j superior to all. Ask your storekeeper for rooms on Friday afiornoon, at 2 80 a invited to attend I am notin a position to they will have to call in tho doctor and you all know what his charges are one visit, ono pair of blankets. All wo say is go to Christopher Smith, our “up-to-date” temporary one, and after having dredged curmiig w directions m cacn. pacxet. it. number of choice oil paintings. They to give tho full particulars of the meeting, across it would relay it to the satisfacThe Latest Goods in the A NCHOR LINE OF STEAM /3l packets. are now on view at their rooms. but of one thing I am sure that all visitors will receive a most hearty welcome, and tion of the Council. The vital statistics for the Borough of Cr. Ryall said that the Council should REGULAR COMMUNICATION. Greymouta for the month of April were : can depend on a most enjoyable evening, Cash Draper, and see his exceptional do all in its power to foster the dredging — / ACT" IA/ ZT £7 !/ —births, ten ; deaths, three; and marThe returns from the New Scotia cyabargains in blankets; only 5/11, 10/6,15/6 industry as it meant the welfare of the Booking passengers to all New Zealand Dress 1 Mrs 1 1/1/ r r n riages, four. nide works, which come to hand last cv20/-, 27/6 a pair.—Advt. people. He moved that the matter be ports. VV 1— L- / 1 Mr. Morton, secretary of the Teachers Salaries Commission has written to the ening. was 104oz 8dwt of gold from 550 tons of stone treated, of the approximate referred to the Engineer. Carried. FOR WESTPORT, NELSON, AND FOR LADIES ONLY. From Southland County Council in WELLINGTON Grey Education Board thanking the memvalue of £312. 4 reference to amendments to the Local Waverley, to-day at 5 p m. hers for tho valuable evidence'tendered. The Hokitika Guardian says; Ono efBodies Act, asking the Council to send on Chas Edward, early FOR FOXTON DIRECT Department -OF— • The many friends of Mrs James Rugg (sen.) will hear, says the Kumara Times, with regret that she is now in a very low condition and that her death is hourly exfeet of the Premier’s speech at Hokitika has been to send up Bank of New Zealand shares from £1 11s to £2, as none It will be worth while for every careful liousekeepcr to read the following lines. Few ladies know how to properly starch their amendments. Cr. Larkin moved and Cr Ryall seconded that a Committee consisting of tho whole Council go Kennedy early. can be purchased tc-day at £119s fid. and iron collars, cuffs, white shirts, etc. When next you order from your grocer just try one box of ROBIN THE NEW STARCH. It will only cost you sixpence and you will probably say that you never laid out sixpence in a more satisfactory manner. Remember — ROBIN THE NEW STARCH contains everything necessary for producing a fine through the matter at the next meeting of the Council. Carried. From Dr Scott relative to the impassible state of the Bell Hill road and pointing out the necessity for repairs For freight or passage apply to— . A. VIOKERMAN. i The Monster pected, The Whangape, one of the Union Company’s largest tramps, is expected at Westport about the end of the present month. Her destination will probably be Sydney. At a meeting of tho Masterton Imperial Troops Reception Committee the other night, tho balance-sheet showed a deficit of £59. Steps arc to bo taken to wipe The Poverty Bay County Council has decided to impose a wheel tax, varying from 10s to £1 per vehicle. iMSk The Latest Goods in the BANKRUPT SALE It has been decreed that the Mayor of any town, in greeting their Royal Highnesses, shall not speak longer than ton or fifteen seconds. The limited period in which they have to air their eloquence is enough to scatter any ideas in their heads, but the edict is a wise precaution thereto ; also proposing that his Company would give £100, tho Council £100, and the Government subsidy would make up the estimate (£400). The work would TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U 01? NEW ZEALAND, Limited, Glove gloss, and NOTHING should bo added. ROBIN THE NEW STARCH does not stick to the iron, but it is the easiest starch he done under their manager’s guidance, the County Engineer supervising. Cr M’Carthy moved that the offer be PROP A TILE SATT.TlMTtfi at out the deficiency. against long-winded platitudes. The Education department is about to in the world to use. ROBIN THE NEW accepted and the work be done by conThe Harbor Board last night agreed to STARCH is only sold in sixpenny boxes. tract under the sole supervision of the WESTPORT. aid the Westport Board in getting legieFull directions on each box. Sold by all Council’s Engineer; also that when the lution passed having for its object tho issue a now syllabus for the schools male-first-class grocers. Remember a sixtrack is repaired no wheeled traffic be Haupiri | Wed Wainui | Fri | May 8 | 12 p m | May 10 (2pm payment of Chairman of Boa-ds. The ing provision for instruction of a manual penny box will prove to you that there is allowed on same. Seconded by Cr Harris Department T } QMTTn’Q Hokitika Harbor Board declined to take any action. and technical nature in tho ordinary school course for children of tho Fourth, no starch anything liko as good.—Advt and carried. The following tenders were then dealt Fifth, aud Sixth Standards. The subA BOON TO MOTHERS. UlllllO 1 lil liL i 1 The Woodville Borough Council have with. WELLINGTON Haupiri | Wed VIA WESTPORT. | May 8 j 12 p m i A WMaAliA fj ■ decided to raise a loan for bringing water into the town. The opposition to the proposal seemed very strong but a poll jeets will bo entirely optional. School children will bo taught free, but others attending the classes will be required to pay a small fee. Mr Tough, master of tho Hokitika dredge, has sufficiently recovered from the effects of his accident to enable him J Greymouth mothers will profit hy the experience of another. Among all classes of people wc find children suffering from weak kidneys. The intelligent mother knowns that this is not a habit and searches for remedy. TRYAGAIN ROAD. J. Collins ... £153 12s Od This was the only tender, and was not accepted owing to it being over the Engineer’s estimate. Resolved that the work be carried out by day labor. AHAURA MAIN DRAIN. FOR NELSON, AND WELLINGTON, VIA WESTPORT. Wainui | Fri | May 10 | 2 p ra The Latest Goods in f he Cash Draper, resulted in 125 votes being cast in favour of the loan, while only 21 were recorded against it. A good shilling entertainment will be Booking Passengers to all Now Zealand ‘ and Australian ports. Clothier, and Boot Manufacturer. provided to-night at tho Wesleyan Church when the Sunday School Anniversary will to get about again. Although ho is still suffering from the injuries, ho is busy superintending tho erection of tho machinIt is something very hard to relieve, and the family physican tells her that the be celebrated. These concerts arc uschild will grow out of it in time. In the meantime annoyance and embarassment H. Kennedy .. £40 Os Od G. Borrows (acpd) 55 0s Od ually looked forward to, tho choruses hy cry. LYTTELTON AND TIMARU Kini 1 Wed 1 Mav 8 1 12 n m Mens’, Youths’ the scholars and the vocal and instrumental items being capital renditions. The coal and coke carrried on the GreyReporting to tho Timaru Harbor Board is the result, If anyone knows a remedy is it not an act of charity, is it not a duty lo make it public f Should selfishness Power 76 0s 0d IMPROVEMENTS TO NELSON CHEEK ROAD. Resolved that no tenders be opened until Mr. Ross is communicated with in on (bo respective merits of the day labor and tho contract system of carrying out fig works, Mr Dobson stated that ho expected that tho saving to tho Board by WELLINGTON AND NAPIER Brunner Railway for the eight weeks ended March 81st was coal, 27,182; coke 1891 tons. During a period of four weeks no coal came out of the Blackball nine consequent upon the stoppage through fire. Tho Borough of Hokitika is willing to 30-operate with other West Coast Councils in being represented cither at Wellingon or Christchurch on the occassion of or pride keep it concealed r 1 Herald | Fn | May 10 | Bargains Mrs Coburn, Leonard St, of this town says:—“My little grand-daughter has suffered wilh weak kidneys over since slio was a baby. J tried a good many remedies for it but none of (hem did much good till I got Doans’ Backache Kidney Pills at Williams’ Pharmacy some nonlhs ago. The remedy started to do icr good light from the first and she is iow unite well. It is a grand remedy for regard to the cutting of au outlet drain. WESTPORT, TIMARU, OAMARU. & DUNEDIN Corinna | Sat | May 11 | and Boys’ Wear in Bresses smploving day labor would bo about £15,000. He said in most cases tho conract system was preferable, but this work was a notable exception. REPAIRS TO GRANVILLE ROAD. M. Connors ... £160 0 0 J. M'Donnell ... 169 19 0 W. Lamberton... 155 0 0 M. M’Laren ... 180 0 0 R. Gilmer (accepted) 124 17 6 P. Power ... 201 0 0 MELBOURNE from WELLINGTON — Bargains 11 SS.'R'S HardQk-#:«=! In accordance with an arrangement nadc by the Government of South Ausralia prior to the Federation of the PosTn.lnne 1 Thu 1 Mav 9 1 M. Clancy ... 125 0 0