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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 June 1901, Page 2

It is estimated there are 1500 West Coast people in Wellington. The San Francisco Mail arrived early his morning by the Janet Nicoil. The Berne Telegraph Office advises that the Canton lino is interrupted.

It is said that the Duchess of Cornwall has about £IOO,OOO worth of diamonds with her. The West Coast volunteers arrived at Lyttelton yesterday morning at 9a. m. per s.s. Waihora. A large quantity of dredging machinery was landed by the Janet Nicoil this morning for the Stall'ord-Waimca and Greenstone companies’ dredges.

Catholics are notified elsewhere in our columns that masses will be celebrated in both Greymouth and Brunner at the usual hours-8 and 10 a.m., as Father Malone has returned to town. Tho last Government Gazette contains tho names of Messrs Gustavo Haussmann, James Webster, and William M’Konsie Harcourt as rangers to the Westland acclimatisation Society. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before R. S. Hawkins Esq., S. M„ a first offender for drunkenness was convicted and fined 5/-. T. Forsyth for obstructing Constable Porteous in the execution of his duty was convicted and fined 10/-

A serious accident happened last ovento a little girl named Matson. She was lighting a piece of paper at the fire when her uinaforo caught, and before the flames could be extinguished she was dangerously burned. What makes the matter worse is that the child’s mother is confined to her bed with illness.

A very large fish of the skate family has been stranded at the mouth of the Orawaiti river. Its dimentions are five feet from snout to tail and four feet across.

The Pekin and Tientsin Times understands that a telegram has been received from Bishop Scott to tho eff.ct that tho Anglican Mission in North China will make no claims whatever, private or corporate, against tho Chinese Government for the dreadful loss of life and property brought about by tho recent troubles.

Arbitration and conciliation are fine sounding terms, but whatever may be said in favour of the principles they represent there can bo no doubt that the practical application of those principles to the settlement of labour troubles in New Zealand has resulted in an abnormally large crop of hitherto unheard of disputes.—Wanganui Chronicle. Tho usual meeting of the Catholic Debating Society was. held last evening. The debate was “Point Elizabeth v. Greymouth as a town and harbor site,” Mr White supported Point Elizabeth, and Mr M'BreartyjGreymouth. After an interesting debate it was decided by a majority of one, that Greymouth was adequate for all purposes.

In common with all West Coasters, the Premier is justly indignant at the gross ignorance and want of care displayed in catering for the West Coast cadets and volunteer companies. At all future functions of a like nature, the catering department will be placed under the direction of the Garrick Club Providoring Committee, who matter excel even Royalties’ chef d' affaires. An instance of their skill in this, and all other directions, maybe enjoyed at the Opera House on Wednesday evening next at their usual tri-weekly social. The charges of admission (ladies Is, gentleman 2s) do nohamount to half the cost of a trip to Wellington, and the pleasure to bo derived is at least ten times as great.

Mr 0. B. Capman, of Dnnodin, has been in hot water ever since ho took it upon himself to write asking millionaire Carnegie for n contribution towards a free public library for Dunedin. The local papers have been full of letters from indignant citizens, who resent the idea of appealing to the generosity of the Yankee instead of subscribing the required funds themselves. The Hon. W. M. Bolt was particularly strong on Mr Capman for surrendering the self-respect of the citizens by begging abroad j and another correspondent pointed out that if the millionaire did respond the amount of the donation would likely be £soo—an average of about 2£d per head of the population. Mr Capman made a huge mistake over this business, Dunedin docs not want any charitable aid from Mr Carnegie towards establishing a ffOO public library.

On Monday at their rooms Messrs Easson and Co. will submit a quantity of furniture to auction on account of Thomas Allen, Esq. The lot.compriscs handsome cabinet sewing machine, electro-plated bedstead, etc. For full particulars sec advertisement.

A rumour has reached Dawson City ;hat early this year 200 miners perished in a blizzard at Capo Nome.

In a cadet corps connected with a school down south there is a small boy who, like Samson, revels in flowing locks of which ho is justly proud. The small defender had quite made up his mind to go to Christchurch to the big review, but, to his utter amazement, the order appeared on the blackboard that every man shonld have his hair cut short. J ihnny is not going now. He says ho wi 1 not lose his apparent hair for the saki of any heir apparent. The New Zealand Times of Monday reports : —A large number of the school who arc to take part in the military display at Hagley Park left Wellington yesterday by the Tarawera for Lyttelton. The hoys were jubilant at the prospect of the trip, and as the vessel drew out from the wharf they sang various choruses in shrill treble, and with a cheerful indifference to the most elementary principles of musical theory. In the midst of the cheering and shouting to friends on the wharf, one of the hoys piped out, high above the voices of his fellows, “ You ought to give us three cheers!” The hint was not promptly taken, however, whereat the boys cheered themselves.

In America they have found a new way of raising the wind in the sacred cause of charity. An owner gave a subscription to one of his stallions to be raffled for. The produce, named Luck and Charity, may turn out one of the best two-year-olds tbis season. Other stud owners, to the number of twenty, have followed suit, the proceeds to go to an injured jockey. Not a bad idea by any means and we commend it to the consideration of New Zealand horse owners.

- The first breach of promise suit ever brought in Japan has just been filed in one of the provincial courts. The plaintiff is a widow, who made her intended sign a contract that in case either party changed his or her mind in regard to the marriage he or she, as the case might be, should pay the other the sum of 1,000 yen. or £IOO. Tha prospective bridegroom decided to escape from his happiness, and, accordingly, a suit has been entered against him by this pioneer of new womanhood. Evidently the Japs arc reaping the advantages of Western civilisation, even in matters matrimonial. The next thing will be the institution of a Divorce Court.

With a solemnity befitting the occasion, an individual rose at Mr W. W. Collins' meeting, with his constituents in Christchurch, last week, and asked: “Would you be in favour of carrying the women’s franchise to its logical conclusion by giving women the right to sit in the House, or ” and there was an effective pause —“ do you think there are enough old women there already ?” When the laughter, in which the M.H.R. himself had joined, had subsided, the member, with deep emotion in his voice undertook to give the matter his most careful attention when it came before Parliament..

The Government is infusing a spirit of militarism into the native race of New Zealand which is calculated to be productive of much injury. The Maori is not too fond of work at any time, but put him in khaki and ho will not work at all. His chief occupation is dawdling, drinking and drinking.—Masterton Star. Here is some news for the local stamp collectors. The new British postage stamps, on which the King’s head will appear, are not to bo issued until the whole of the Victorian issue has been disposed of. This is by reason of the fact that many millions of the latter are still held by the Post Office. Speculators ia Victorian stamps should buy the 10J labels, which are rarely used. Unused Victorian red penny stamps have gone up to 7s, Bs, and 10s apiece. Black specimens are practically not to bo got at reasonable price.

When a newspaper praises a man it ic a highly influential and most reliable journal. When it does the other thing is at once becomes a rag. Dosen’t matter what kind of paper—big paper, small piper, sand paper, wall paper—it’s all the same.—Alexandra Herald.

Indications point to the occurence of several storms in Parliament as soon as the session open?, which not even the soothing effects of last year's £4O bribe will avail in averting.—Gore Ensign. As showing the mildness of the last few weeks in the Masterton districts, it may bo mentioned that wattle trees are in some places budding for bloom.

An advance in interest rates in the colonies must be expected. The surplus oredits of the communities are being rapidly absorbed by the several Governments, and last week the State Government of Victoria and New South Wales cleared the market of a million sterling. Since the beginning of the year over £8,000,000 has been borrowed locally by Colonial Treasurers, and this cannot bo maintained.

Messrs Newman Bros.’ stables at Mctupiko were burnt down on Friday the 14; h imt A large quantity of oats, stored in the loft was destroyed, and two sets of leading harness. The building, which was a long eight-stalled stable, was totally destroyed, and wo are unable to ascertain if it was insured. The fire appeared to have started among some straw in the loft. The horses were got out safely.

Quite a number of newspapers (says the Petone Chronicle) as~ert there is growing up a very bitter feeling in the cities, more particularly in Wellington, that holiday-keeping is being done to death in this colony, and that the mania for frequent holidays is adversely affecting the community, dislocating trade and making people spenders instead of earners.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York has greatly admired the scenery of Now Zealand, but, how delighted they would hive been had they scon all the beautiful dresses displayed at the up-to-date cash draper. Lovely warm dresses for 3s lid,-4s lid, 5s lid, and Gs lid a full dress piece, also try 0. Smith's boots, they are the best, Advt.

You can make a large saving by purchasing your drapery from T. W. Tymons and Co., and judge before buying elsewhere.—Advt.

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 Grcymouth. 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.

Oh what would Tommy Atkins do If We had not pulled him through ; The colonies have done their best, And showed great courage in the test, We all require a little aid, And danger makes us oft afraid; A cough won't make your health secure, So buy some Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

T. W. Tymons add Co., having disposed of their business, respectfully ask that all accounts owing to them be settled during this month.—Advt.