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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 May 1901, Page 3

A telegram from Wellington states that the Petone from Oamaru put in at 1130 a m for repairs, bound for Greymouth. Another states that the Afghanistan from New Caledonia, put in tor coal at 7 45 a m.

A representative of a large mining company in the vicinity of Hokitika complains of the difficulty in securing men to work on the company’s race, even though labourers have been advertised for and 9s a day offered. From other parts of the Coast comes the same report of the scarcity of unskilled labour, indicating the steady development of the mining industry. Thus the Napier Daily Telegraph : Colonel Porter, who left in charge of the Seventh Contingent, and was supposed to hand the men over and return here “to take over another position,” it is now said, will be appointed to the position of Commander of all the New Zealanders in South Africa. Possibly when the House meets a question or two may be asked in connection with this matter.

It is expected that the total expense incurred through the barque Strathgryfe’s fire at sea, which necessitated her having to put into Port Chalmers, will reach £12,000.

Pittsburg glass workers are being brought to Ncw Zealand to work in a plant now being erected by the New Zealand Flint Glass Company. The New Zealand Company has deposited money for the expenses of the journey with President John Knuzler, of the Flint Glass Workers’ Union, says the Detroit Free Press. Each workwan will be given 200 dollars for fare and expenses, and will be allowed pay at the rate of 10 dollars a week while on the trip outwards. About fifty flint glass workers have already signified their willingness to come.

A few days ago the Opolu was detained on the Fiction side of the French Pass, owing to the steam steering gear becoming deranged, and the delay caused her to miss the tide at Nelson.

Superintendent Smith on Thursday received from the National Fire Brigades’ Union of England a silver medal, which creates him an honorary life member of the Union. Mr Smith was elected a member during his recent visit to England and Paris, and the handsome badge now to band is appropriately engraved. On the bar are the words, “ Life member,

honorary,” and on the disc, “National Fire Brigades Union,” the bar and medal being connected with blue velvet. 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 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.