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

Mr M'Cormack lias been appointed dredge master to the Ruby Creek Company.

Nelson Croek dredge is laid up for repairs. The .screw .arrived on the spot yesterday. It will be three weeks before the machine gets started again. The Postal Department is advised that tho mails by the Sierra, which left Auckland on tho 15th of June, arrived at " Frisco on tho 2nd instant at 3p. m., one day late. The machinery is being erected upon the Bed Jack's pontoons, which still lie on the solid. The pontoon was built in an old Chinese dam, and it is intended to get a good supply of water on, which will, it is anticipated, float the completed dredge ready for work. The following unclaimed letters are received from beyond the Colony aro lying at the Chief Post Oiiiee, Greymouth ; James Kercrumbic, W. Burford, W. Everett, Edwards., G. Kremmers. Bernard, J. O'Rourke, Donald, Ross, P. Wilson. Three copies " The Woman at Home " received without an <*ddres3.

The Mayor received the following wire yesterday, from the Hon Jas. K';rr : " Have laid your telegram ro Chinese before Sir Joseph Ward ; ho gave instruction to meet your wishes, and to carry out the Act.—James Kerk."

It is authoritatively stated that there are 25 kinom itograph companies presenting pictures of the Queen's funeral toiring New Zealand at tho present time. An ingenious member of the Tauranga Mounted Rifles, who aecompanied his corps to Rotorua for the Royal visit, computes that as tho only duty this force performed was to present arms as the railway station for about five minute), each, man must have cost the country at least 4s 5J per minute for the trip. A Press Association telegram from Palmerston North states that the tender of Zazonskowski Brothers., of Marlon, has been accepted for the erection of the new brick premises for the Bank of New Zealand there.

A contemporary hints that as a sequel to the unpleasantness with tho Hon. Mr Hall-Jones, in reference to rooms at Searle's Hotel, required for the Royal suite, the resignation of Mr T. E. Donne, the Government Tourist Manager, is likely to be forwarded to the Government at the close of the Royal tour, and that Mr Donne will ask to be allowed to return to his former branch of the Public Seivice, viz., the Railway Department.

Anyone can tell the difference between a kitten and a comma, because one has the claws at the end of tho paws, and tho other the pause at tho end of tho clause ; but it does not follow that a man is a go 3d singer because he has legs like a canary. Some things aro certain, some things uncertain, and relationship may bo real or apparent. Of one thing, however, all maybe certain, and that is tho Garrick Club Social to bo held at the Opera House on Wednesday evening next (admission ladies 1/-, gentlemen 2/-) is one of tho most enjoyable functions on earth. There is no need to pause on tho foregoing clause, the beautiful simplicity of tho •exalted truth, being recognisable at a glance.

The Ethiopian Entertainers and Orchestra are requested to meet for practice this evening at 8 p.m. sharp.—Advt.

The Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd, notifies in this issue that policyholders are reminded that tentative agreements are now at an end and that the Corporation doe 3 not accept any risk under the "Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1900," unless arranged for by Messrs Harley and Co., district agents. The Southland Times says that a few days ago the ketch Anna brought into Bluff what is supposed to be the record load of fish landed there—4oo cases of cod and 150 gropcr.

Tommy : "Pa, what's a bachelor ?" Pa: "A bachelor, my son, is a mighty lucky fellow, but don't tell your ma that I told you." After about ten days' hard frost, (says the Herald) snow fell at Roefton yesterday evening, and by midnight fully two inches of the "white carpet" was spread over the town, and from appearances at that hour there was plenty more to follow.

Having secured the services of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the bent houses iu Melbourne, Messrs M'Kay and Son have much pleasure in drawing attention *o their millinery department, which is now one of the most complete in Greymouth. We guarantee all orders entrusted to this department will give satisfaction. A complete stock of Mackintoshes, Jackets, Capes, Undercloths and Corsets just to hand.—Advt. You can make a large saving by purchasing your drapery from T. W. Tymons and Cp., and judge before buying elsewhere.—Advt.

Notice to Ladies. —A small shipment of up-to-date ladies' fawn jackets, sac back mackintoshes, and black straw sailor hats has just been opened at T. W. Tymons and Co. Inspection invited.—Advt. WADE'S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/T. W. Tymons and Co., having disposed of their business, respectfully ask that the accounts owing to them be settled during this month.—Advt. T. W. Tymons and Co. are now offering great bargains in blankets, carpets, curtains, etc. —Advt.