Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1901.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 July 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1901.

The Mont D’Or Company declares another dividend of one shilling as now payable.

At their rooms to-morrow afternoon Messrs J. W. Easson aud Co will sell by public auction half a ton prime bacon, also groceries and furniture, etc. The Telegraph messengers at Greymouth, like those of larger towns, are now being clothed in Kbarki uniforms. The question of placing the Mayor of Greymouth in a similar position to that occupied by other Mayors will bo discussed at next meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council on motion of Messrs Petrie and Ashton that ho bo paid a salary. By announcement in our advertisement columns, it will bo soon that Madame Vera, phenologist, physignomist, and true delineator of character, may bo consulted at the Wharf Hotel from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m. for a few days only. The now appointments to the Grey" mouth Harbor Board are Messrs Kerr> Guinness, Matheson, Campbell, Sheedy Petrie and Ef Bussell Mayor of B miner General surprise has been expressed at Mr Kettle’s retirement, his term of office being marked by energy and ability.

The official record of the rate on the proposed loan appears in oar advertising co'umns, only 441 voles out of 903 being polled. The loan was carried by a majority of 251 votes, but the Mackay street site only had a mayority of 27. The ratepayers did not take much interest in the matter apparently resting content with the ac:ion of the Council. In our local columns yesterday a notice appeared regarding seasonable specialties prepared by Parkinson and Co and directing our readers attention to an advertisement relating thereunto. The advt in question however only appeared in portion of our issue owing to an accident in the press room necessitating it being reset. Headers of the papers therefore in which it’did not appear may find it to-night by scrutinizing our third page.

Mr Webley, (senior) pianoforte tuner, etc., will bo in Greymouth on or about tno 20 hof July. Orders may bo left at the Gi’m;r Hotel. — Advt.

The Westport Harbor Board is now composed of Messrs Cfivin and McKenzie M.H.R’s, hon. Mr Reeves, Fedderscn, and Griffith, Messrs o‘Regan and Jamieson have retired. The net collections of Customs revenue at the following ports for the year ended March 31st were;—Nelson, £43,080; Greymouth £26,356 ; Hokitika, £13,782 and Westport £12,380. At a meeting of the Westland branch of the N. Z. Educational Institute, (says the West Coast Times) held in Hokitika on Saturday, the following resolution was passed unanimously, and the Secretary was directed to send a copy of it to Mr IT. Smith;—“ That on behalf of their parents and teachers, this Institute tenders sincere thanks to Mr H. Smith, District High School, Greymouth, for his unremitting kindness and attention to the cadets from the district while attending the Royal celebrations in Christchurch.”

The English paper Engineering in a recent number devotes a leading article to “New Zealand Labor Legislation.” In this it is said—“ The course taken may turn out to bo sound or unsound; some will think it wise, others foolish; but whatever the result may prove, other industrial communities can hardly fail to profit by the example. For this wo owe the colony our thanks.”

While the Hokitika cadets were in Christchurch, Mr M. A. Jones, the Australasian representative of Messrs Peek, Frean and Coy (the well known biscuit manufacturers of London) handed to Mr Leo. Northcroft, County Chairman, a cheque for two guineas to be competed for by the two half sections of the corps. The competition will bo in drill exercises, and Capt Macfarlano of the first Westland Rifles has very kindly consented to act as judge. When the announcement of the prize was made on parade at Christchurch, hearty cheers were given for Mr Jones and the firm he represents. Mr Jones in acknowledging the compliment briefly addressed the boys urging them to pay every attention to their duties, and always to observe strict discipline. Mr Northcroft will arrange for the competition to take place at an early date, Mr 0. Douglas, who has had a party of men out has completed the expenditure of the £IOO voted for the Copeland saddle track into Canterbury. The route of the track (says the Guardian) is up from the Karangaroa. The track has now been constructed to within eight miles of the Hermitage. A further appropriation will probably be made this session which will complete the work and enable the through journey to be accomplished in a day and a half from the Westland side to the Her milage. The new route should prove a favorite resort for tourists on exploration bent, and the track may bo expected to become very popular.

The Premier has received a telegram worded as follows from the Hon. John Miller, one of the South Australian representatives to New Zealand during the Royal visit“ I shall ever be grateful for your kindness. As a guest from South Australia I desire to congratulate you on the royal manner in which the Royal visit has been celebrated, and also on the prosperity of your pcopie, and the splendid manner in which the resources of your country are being developed.”

Those members of the Second and Third Contingents who missed the Tongariro at Sydney and came on to Wellington by a Union Company’s steamer are indignant because the Defence Department has deducted £3 10s from the pay of each trooper, that being the amount which the authorities were called upon to give the Union Company for the passage of each man. The troopers state that they did not complete the journey to New Zealand by the Tongario owing to a misunderstanding as to the hour of sailing from Sydney. They claim that it is therefore unfair that the deduction of should be made.

The Argentine Republic training-ship President Sarmiento, is at present in Auckland harbour, having arrived there last week from Fiji. The ship has on board a large number of midshipmen in training, and is on a cruise round the world. Her next port of call will be Wellington. From there she takes her departure for Australia.

During the enquiry into the Grand Hotel Auckland, the court sat in camera to hear the evidence of George Sago formerly billiard marker at the Hotel. The coroner, in requesting the Press representatives to withdraw, said ho did so in the interests of justice.

The one thing that Mr Seddon seems unable to realise (says the Dunedin Star, in its criticism of the Governor’s Speech) is that brevity is the soul of wit. His official manifestoes, as well as his oratory, are notable for verbosity to an extent that is wearisome, and he is fast becoming a standing terror at public meetings and banquets.

According to the Auckland Star there is every probability that Mr A. T. Ngata, the gifted young Ngatiporou leader, will before long be seen in Parliament. It is expected that at the first opportunity he will stand for the Eastern Maori electorate. lj

The Cromwell Argus hears that the parents of Morgan, who was drowned off the Central Electric dredge last October, are going to sue the Central Electric Company for £750 damages. It is stated by the New Zealand Herald that manilepioces are now made in Australia of New Zealand wood, imported into Auckland, and sold at a lower rate than the statutory wages which would be paid for making them in the colony. The timber has to pay freight on conveyance to Australia, freight has to bo paid on the manufactured article, duty has to bo paid on imported woodwork (22| percent.), and yet the mantlepieces can bo sold cheaper than they can bo made hero. During the existence of the Labor Bureau, £54,931 has been advanced by the Government, and never repaid. Judge Edwards affirms that it [is im possible to define drunkenness. Drink affects different parsons in a different manner. Some get drunk in their head l , others in iheir logs. A northern contemporary states that Major Porritt, of Puoroa, is to be a member of the Commission in connection with the military scandal at Newtown Park during the Royal visit. M-jjor Porritt is son-in-law of tho Rev. Jas. Patersr.n, and was at one time an officer of the Wellington City Rifles. Tho Cadets Bill which has pas-ed its second reading in the House of Lords, is an interesting measure. The main idea is lo make military drill a part of a school boy’s education : to form instructional corps among the juniors, and to encourage the extension of cadet battaliions among tho seniors by providing them, at tha cost of the State, with instructors arms snd ammunition, and allowing them tho use of the War Office ranges. Viscount Montmorency, who is responsible for tho introduction of tho Bill, put the cost of this at £SOOO. Lord Raglan, referring to the groat increase of volunteers, declared that tho Government is within measurable distance of having more men than can profitably be employed in the defence of of tho country. The bill was read a second time, and there it will stop, for, as the Lord Chancellor, pointed out, it involves taxation, and therefore ought not have been introduced into the Lords at all.

The regulations framed under the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and Board of Examiners’ Act of last session have been approved, and will be gazetted next Thursday. Mr C. E. Olson is making good progress with the cartage of the large pipes for the Consolidated Company’s claim at Humphrey’s Gully. The Bannockburn dredge and claim, Otago, were offered at auction. There was no offer, and the lot was passed m. The company was registered on July 18, 1891), with a capital of £IO,OOO. The libel action brought by the Earl of Yarmouth against the New York Morning Telegraph occupied the Supremo Court of the State five days. The plaint iff claimed £5,00i) damages. The libellous article held up the Earl to public redicule and reprobation as a bad ac e or and a hunter of American heiresses. Tin outrageous character of the attack on his lordside’s private character caused widespread poblie sympathy for him, and his frank and manly behavior in the witness box pa’pably impressed the jury in his favour. The jury gave him a verdict, and assessed the damage at £SOO. Friends of the temperance movement will not be gratified to learn that during the past year there has been a decided increase in the consumption of spirits and New Zealand browed beer. In 181)9 the spirits consumed in the colony was equal to 2.34 gahoas per head of the population and last year it rose to 2.46ga1. The locally made beer increased in consumption from 12.8 gal per head to 13.2ga1. On the other hand, more tea was drunk relatively than in 1899.

The mine manager at Big River reports: Since last report the drive has been extended from the winze under No. 6 level 7£ft, total distance 20ft. The ground is easier for driving, but as yet there is no appearance of stone. Two men are engaged in the No. 1 intermediate level driving a crosscut, and so far have done five feet. The ground is intermixed with quartz and has the appearance of coming on stone at any time. The Hon. P. E. Edlin, who recontly arrived in'- Fiji from England and assumed the position of Attorney-General in that colony, has now tendered his resignation. The “ Fiji Times ” states that Mr Edlin was induced to take this course on account of “ certain expressions used to him by his Excellency the Governor (Sir T. M. O’Brien) at a recent private interview.” Mr Edlin has been acting Chief Justice of Fiji during SirH. Berkeley’s absence. The Government of the Cook Islands in order to protect the plantations, has, by an Order-in-Council, prohibited the importation of live rabbits and hares ; and as a precautionary measure against codlin moth and blights, it has prohibited the importation of old fruit cases, while apples, trees, or plants can only bo landed by permission of the British Resident. Fines ranging from £5 to £2O may be imposed for any breach of the prohibitions.

In a letter acknowledging the gift of a handsome miniature gold lion, cm a greenstone base, presented by the residents of the Thames Goldfields, Major-General Baden-Powell writes, inter alia:—‘T need scarcely say in that, thus honouring us your good action does not merely give us personal gratification, but its influence extends farther afield, and stimulates all who hear of it to renewed efforts, since they feel that their work is watched and appreciated by their brofliers in every part of the Empire. I personally feel specially honored and gratified at being the recipient of so handsome and interesting a memento. The fine conception included in the model so appeals to mo that I propose to adopt your lion as the crest of the S.A. Constabulary, which I am now organising.” Glossop’s Retreat Hotel at Lake Kanieri, occupied by Mrs McFadyen, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon at about four o’clock,nothing being saved. Mrs McFadyen was doing her washing at the time, and had left the fireplace for a short time to attend to some other matter, and on her return found the place in a blaze.

The following team ha 3 been chosen to represent the Hokitika Club in its match against Grey on Saturday, viz:—Davidson, Harvey H, Hanson, Smith, Stewart H., Jones, O’Brien, Grass, Renton, M’Donald, Rutland, Macfarlaue, Lynch, Bonar, Harvey J. Emergencies, Harding, Wilson. The following have been chosen to represent the Grey Football Club on Saturday next in the match against Hokitika at at Hokitika:—Pall-bick, T O’Donnell; three-quarters, Stitt, Kcctlety and Por'otti; five-eights, Dansey; half, Fraser; forwards Eastgate, Gregg, Sweeney, Brown, Power (2), Burke, Sexton and Phillips, In the Southland township, the local medico and the heal editor had not agreed to differ. The doctor ramped and raged against his adversary of the pen. “Your paper, sir,” ho said, “is a rag. It’s full of mistakes.” “As full, doctor, as the cemetery is of yours,” replied the heartless brute.

An extensive exhibition to commemorate the jubilee of the discovery of gold at Bendigo will bo held there in November nexh Loan collections have arranged for from all the States and New Zealand Tlie Wairarapa Star says that there is a very conscientious constable down Carterton way. His name is Smith. Being possessed of olive branches —and what constable is not ?—he should have thought of registering the last one at the proper time. Bui) ho did not. The consequence was that ho had to lay information against himself for failing to register,, offer an, explanation as defendant, and submit to a fine of 5s and don t do it again.

The Wanganui Borough Council is considering the practicality of establishing a Municipal Club for young men. It is estimated that the cost would bo £2OOO, and that a fee of 10s a year would cover the cbst—that is assuming 500 members would join.

The Mayor of Feilding has written to Mr T. F. Martin, solicitor to the Municipal Association, asking for an opinion as to whether it is absolutely necessary to start an abattoir in Feilding. The Manawatu County Council has declined to co-operate in any abattoir scheme, explaining that practically no butchers in the county would use the abattoirs. TUe mine manager at No 2 Big River reports; —The contractors made a start yesterday (Wednesday) to drive the tunnel.

We understand that Mr Thompson of the Public Works Department is at Ross inspecting the previously surveyed line for the proposed railway extension from Hokitika.

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 mouth. — Advt.

T. W. Tymons and Co. are now offering great bargains in blankets, carpets, curtains, etc.— Advt.

WADE’S WORM FIGS are more effective and not unpleasant; most children thrive after taking them. Price 1/Notice to Ladies. —A small shipment of up-to-date ladies’ fawn jackets, sacback mackintoshes, and black straw sailor hats has just been opened at i\ W. Tymons and Co. Inspection invited.—Advt.

In the House of Representatives this forenoon a long debate took place on the second reading of the Industrial and Conciliation Bill lasting until luncheon adjournment. Most of the speakers expressed approval of the measure. The many friends of Mr D. Twomey will learn with regret of his death, which occurred at Reefton Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased at the time of dissolution had his hands clasped as though engaged in prayer. Mr Twomey was well known throughout the district, and universally respected. He had says the Herald for many years been engaged in mining, in which occupation ho contracted the disease known as miners’ complaint, the cause of death. He was about 60 years j|of age, a native of County Cork, and unmarried, but has a brother in Boatmsn’s who will greatly mourn his loss.

Mr Barclay, one of the members for Dunedin, caused some stir in the House by his denunciation of Mr Chamberlain and his policy regarding the war. The bulk of the Liberals he said, did not agree with this policy. Mr Barclay, was interrupted by cries of “Little Englanders,” “Miserable traitors,” and so on, and one Minister, Mr McGowan, caused some amusement by his vigorous “Why you don’t know what you’re talking about. ’

The certificated teachers’ classificatioh list is published as a supplement to this week’s 1 Gazette.’ The summary shows that there are 2G91 teachers employed and 2230 unemployed ; total 4921. Of those engaged in public instruction 1286 are males, 67 married women and 1329 single. Of those unemployed, 745 are males, 712 married women and 783 single. While Alfred the Great, for centuries past, Has sbept iu his tomb of rest, Old England has grown to be ever so vast. Till now she is greatest and best. 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 Curb.

Having secured the services 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.—Adyt. You can make a large saving by purchasing your drapery from T. W. Tymons and Co., and judge before buying elsewhere.—Adyt.