Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1901. OUR DREDGING INDUSTRY.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 4 June 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1901. OUR DREDGING INDUSTRY.

Those who will look at the dredging industry as it really exists on the Coast cannot fail in having faith in the future development. We have shown that the cloud of depression that sits on the chest of gold dredging has its origin in Otago. And although the slump has extended to the Coast, it is rather the result of our connection with Dunedin mining than aught else. On the Coast the industry is in its infancy; only one or two dredges have got fairly started. Yet we find the result even in the initial stage far better than in Otago where dredging is in full development. Last week’s average per dredge from 41 machines was 1G ounces, while the average of 12 on the West Coast was 25i ounces. We find that for the month of May, or to be more accurate for the five weeks ended Saturday last, the gold yield from twelve dredges was 1008 ounces 6 dwts made up as follows:

Total (48 weeks) ... 1008 G It will bo seen that some of the dredges did not work full time, but taking the time they did work we have an average per week per dredge of 21 ounces, or a weekly profit of nine ounces of gold. The total profit for the month would be £I7OO. Of course Nelson Creek helps very materially to bring about this excellent result. But it is a noteworthy fact that eight out of the twelve dredges show a margin of profit for the terra ranging from £BSO to £O4. In estimating the profit per dredge wc have sot down the working expenses at 12 ounces per week per dredge. Clearly May’s result is fairly satisfactory, and so far as can be guaged June returns will be even better.

The monthly meeting of the Grey-s mouth Masonic Lodge will bo held thi evening. Visiting brethren arc invited.

In another column that commodious dwelling, now occupied by Warden I I awkins, is advertised to bo let. Particulars to bo obtained from Mr James Fitzgerald, Omoto Eoad.

A full dross rehearsal took place last night and if it is any criterion of what to expect on Wednesday night, Cinderella will surpass all former efforts. Shortly after 7 o’clock last night, prams and car riages began to arrive conveying the performers to the Opera House. The orchestra were in attendance and everything went off without a hitch, A final rehearsal will take place this evening at 7 30 sharp at the Opera House. Wo much regret to record the death of Mr John Balerai, which took place at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr Baxter at Stillwater this morning. The deceased who was a most popular young man, and held in high esteem by all who knew him, had not been in the best of health for some time past, but until yesterday no fatal termination was expected. He then took a turn for the worse and passed away quietly this morning. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives in their bereavement. His funeral will take place on Thursday.

The adjourned meeting of the Greymouth Harbor Board will be held this ov ening.

At the Education Board last night, the Education Department stated that the cause for delay in getting ilags was owing to the difficulty in getting good bunting. It was mentioned that Mr Hansen of Greymouth had specially imported the material and had a supply on hand, and it was agreed to acquaint the Department with this fact.

The Wellington reception committee invited applications stating terms from private householders who were willing to accommodate visitors during the stay of the Duke. Fifty perons sent in replies, offering to accomodate 400 persons, at terms from £1 to £2 for spare rooms for three days. It is the opinion of experts that the opening of China and Siberia will disclose large deposits of gold, and that Asia afier a while will furnish a large part of the world’s supply. Sign painting is added to the list of trades practised by women in Berlin. Women sign painters undergo a regular apprenticeship; they are taught how to use the brush and to mix paints. Gynnastic training is carefully gone into before they are allowed to ascend the scaffolding, so that they may not lose their nerve when standing on a ladder. They wear the grey linen frock and cap which are the house painter’s badge, as well as his defence against paint. The tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York is likely to cosi the British ratepayers £250,000. The hire of the Ophir alone is £70,000, and the cost of fitting her up no less than £50,000. Many people imagined that the blue paper had something to do with conscription. “Pass me by,” pleaded an old woman in Berkshire,” “ The-Boers have killed two of my sons. I don’t want the the other to go for a sojer.” May shellfish be a real source of epidemics P At Yarmouth last week expert evidence was given that in one mussel had been nearly four million bacilli —mostly of the typhoid kind.

A unique cycleway or elevated trade has just been built between Los Angelos and Pasadena, nine miles distant. It is the only one of its kind in the world. The roadway ranges from 3ft to 50ft in height, giving a maximum grade of but 3 per cent. It is at present wide enough to hold four cyclists abreast, but the promoters of the novel scheme have the right of way for a duplication in width. It is built of wood.

The difficulty of finding suitable veterinary surgeons to fill various positions in the colony has led the Government to decide on the institution of what will practicolly by a veterinary college for the training of cadets. The scheme will necessitate the students undergoing, first, six months of office training; secondly, a course in a medical school; thirdly, a course of bacteriology in the labovtary under the Chief Veterinarian; and fourthly, a course of practical work outside. Paderewski keeps a valet, whose principal occupation is to rub the great pianist’s fingers at stated times, to knead the palms of his bauds, and to crack his knuckles. Without this extraordinary manual treatment, Paderewiski believes that he would not be able to play so as to satisfy himself. It makes the fingers elastic and supple, lie thinks, and for this reason he submits to what must be little less than mild torture. Before stepping on a platform to play a solo, he plunges his hands into hot water and keeps them there as long as the pain will let him. This communicates that airy and seraphic lightness to the fingers which all admire.

A Paris dressmaker has been condemned to pay i!2O damages to a customer who complained that she bad incurred a considerable loss of time without obtaining a proper fit. This decision Croats an interesting .precedent. Dr Barnardo’s first batch of emigrants for the present century, consisting of 255 boys of the average age of twelve, hava sailed for Canada. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, India and Belgium are represented in the group, as well as London and the provinces. To date Dr Barnardo has sent 11,840 boys to the colonies, at an expense of JllO each, and only 2 per cent, of this great number have turned out failures.

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.

The southerly buster at its height, With wind and rain and sleet, Is bound to give us every night, Wet clothes and cold damp feet. Bad coughs and colds must then prevail, We’il try to make them fewer, And take a dose of never fail— Some Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

WADE’S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/-

The very best, the warmest and the best value blankets in all sizes arc to be had at Christopher Smith’s the Cash Draper. Over 1000 pairs to select from. —A DVT.

OZ3 dwts Nelson Creek (5 weeks) 275 16 Pactolus (5) 129 18 Grey River (4) 77 0 Beeves Proprietary (4) 75 19 Leviathan (4) 74 5 Maori Queen (5) 76 6 Bullcr Junction (5) ... 88 16 New River f3) 47 12 Ford’s Creek i2) 16 6 Waipuna (4) * 25 19 Greenstone Creek (2)... 16 0 Grcenstohe Junction (5) 43 19