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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 9 July 1901, Page 2

The Greenstone Creek return for last week, was loozs of gold for 140 hours. The card party that was to have taken place this evening between the Druids and the Foresters has been unavoidedly held over until Monday Evening next at 8 o’clock.

The Grey Football team to play against Hokitika next Saturday will be selected from the following :—O'Donnell, Stitt, Pcrotti, Kit telly, Dansey, Fraser, Hamilton. M‘Kay, Crawford, Phillips (2), Power (3), Brown, Sweeney, Groaney, Sexton, Gregg, Burke, Collins, West, Beale and Eastgate. The team leave by special train at 115, returning leaving Hokitika at 8 o’clock. The topic of conversation at present among the fair sex is what are you going to wear at the Fire Brigade Ball on Wednesday the 17th, and we believe some very pretty costumes are being arranged. The committee are spairing no expense to make it surpass former years, and the music being in the hands of Messrs Ashton (piano), Bennington (cornet), and Garth (violin) we are quite certain it will be the success the Fire Brigade deserve.

The installation of principals and investiture of officers of the Greymouth lloyal Arch Chapter, No. 1233, takes place at the Masonic Hall this evening. Visitors are cordially invited to attend. Mr Carman, Inspector of Machinery, arrived here yesterday for the purpose of holding an examination for stationary, traction, and winding engine drivers’ certificates. The examination will take place at the Albion Hotel to-morrow morning, commencing at 9 o’clock, and will be continued on Thursday if there are more candidates than what can be got through on the first day. Before leaving Dunedin the Duchess of Cornwall sent Miss Loulie Dyer (a grand-daughter of the Premier) an autograph photograph of herself, in recognition of the fact that the little one handed her a very beautiful bouquet on the occasion of the presentation of medals to the returned troopers at the Parliamentary Buildings. While Alfred the Great, for centuries past, Has sbept in his tomb of rest. Old England has grown to be ever so vast.

Till now she is greatest and host. May her sons never have to suffer defeat, But hold their dear Island secure. Their healths they can keep and coughs always beat, With Wood’s Great Peppermint Core.

It is stated, says the Press, by one who was close to the door of the room at the Kaiapoi station on Wednesday, that the prisoner M’Lean, who had been taken inside till the train for Christchurch arrived was struck on the face by an indignant wahme. The ‘ Dunedin Star ’ says that wjien the Duke and Duchess vrero walking down the line of veterans, the Duke was attracted by the comparatively juvenile appearance of an old warrior who had smelt powder in China in the forties. ‘ Why,’ said the Duke, you only look fifty; you have no grey hairs.” The delighted warrior calmly answered, “ I thought I would blacken them a bit as your .Royal Highness was coming.” The Duchess laughed heartily, and the Royal couple passed on to the next man.

Something like 50,000 ft of timber has been utilised in the different Government arches and platforms in Wellington in connection with the Royal reception, and 12,000 yards of fabrics have been used in the decoration of the Parliamentary and Departmental Buildings.

The Ashburton Mail asserts that returning troopers' from the front are frequently robbed of their property, and instances the experience of one man who was bringing home a leather belt filled with Boer coins, mostly gold, representing a good sum. The belt, which had been carefully sewn up with brass wire, has been deliberately cut open with a knife, and all the coins were taken. This was on the voyage from Capetown. It is with extreme regret (says the Guardian) that wo have to announce the death of a thirty-four years’ resident of the town, in the person of Mr Paul Oarr, who passed away yesterday morning at 580 after a short illness. The deceased' came to the colonies in the early days of the Victorian goldfields, and followed them with varying fortunes. He subsequently married whilst tbere, and on hearing of splendid reports from this part of the colony decided along with many others to come over and try their luck, arriving early in ‘6B. ‘ During the course of his residence amongst us he has had many ups and downs, suffering many domestic troubles with Ohristain fortitude. The deceased was well liked and highly respected among his large circle of ac quaintances tor his upright and straightforward dealings and will be greatly missed amongst his numerous friends. The deceased was 72 years of age. Letters appear in the Home papers supporting the suggestion that one or more of the Royal t rinces should be created Prince of Australasia or Canada. It is stated that there is to be a conference of Mahutr’s Ministry and advisors over the manner in which the Maori King was slighted in connection with the Royd recaption, and that soma pretty straigho talk is likely to to be indulged in at the expense of the Native Minister and the Premier.

Several business people of Paeroa have boon victimised by the passing of now farthings for half-sovereigns (says the Auckland “Herald.” The new farthings are very bright, and having the Queen’s head stamped upon them, resemble at half-sovereign. At all events farthings have not been tendered as current coin for many years, and unsuspecting people are easily taken in, especially at night.

Captain Loveday, who was here with the northern cadets, has been requested by tho Premier t o send in a report as to the best means of encouraging and fostering the cadet movement. It is likely that the report will bo sent in to Gov. eminent at an early date. —Christchurch Press.

There are (says the Post) proo's of growing differences between town and country representatives in the Premier’s following. The separatniss of policy which has been disguised in tho past is now becoming obvious at tho numerical weakness of the Opposition reduces tho external pressure which kept tho Government party together. WADE’S WORM FIGS are more effective and not unpleasant; most children thrive after taking them. Price 1/-

Haring secured the serrices of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the best 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 Co., 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.