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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 July 1901, Page 2

We understand that the erection of machinery on the North Beach dredge will be completed in about a week. Messrs Holder and Son, announce through our advertising columns, the arrival of Carter’s new and tested seeds.

For the convenience of South Beach residents, Mr Brown will run his City drag to Paroa every Saturday evening, leaving the Albion Hotel at 10 o’clock. The Cemetery Committee visited the cemetery yesterday afternoon, and selected a site near the present burial ground for the erection of a shed to store the dead Chinese bodies in.

We again remind our readers of the grand concert and organ recital at Brunnerten this evening, in the Catholic Schoolroom, For the convenience of Greymouth visitors the Brunner train has been delayed till 10.15 this evening.

The insurance on the hotel at Lake Ranieri, burnt down on Wednesday (i-ays the West Coast Times) amounts to £250. Mrs McFadyonlost all her belongings except the working clo.hes she was wearing.

About £IOO is now in hand towards the fund being raised by the Mayor for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of the West Coasters who have lost their lives in South Africa. Mr Michel hopes to be able to raise £2OO at least before finally closing the list.—West Coast Times.

A young man was arrested at Eecfton and' was brought before the Court at Greymouth on Thursday charged with inciting to procure abortion. He was remanded till Monday, when the case will be heard. Mr Joyce will appear for the defendant, and Mr Hannan for the Crown,

A treat may be expected at Totara Flat on Tuesday evening next and at the Opera House on Wednesday, 21th instant, when his Lordship Bishop Grimes will deliver an illustrated lecture on the “ Marvels of Venice, and Disentombed Pompeii.” The Bishop is at all times an eloquent speaker and with such a subject at his command and a personal acquaintance with the buried cities, it will be a treat of no ordinary nature that is in store for the residents of Greymouth and district.

At a mooting held in the Town Hall yesterday, a committee consisting of the Mayor, Messrs Steer, Bignoll, Gicscking and M'Lean, were appointed to make arrangements for a smoke concert, to be held in the Opera House in honour of the returned troopers. Messrs Lord, Sheedy and Bignell were appointed a committee to look after the catering. It was resolved that the volunteers, bands and local bodies be asked toassist in making the function successful.

A summoned meeting of the Foresters Lodge was held last evening at the Lodge Room, Gilmer Hotel, when the installation of officers took place, and the following brethcru were installed :—C.ll. Bro. T. Brown ; S.C.R, Bro. Schnert; S.W, Bro. 11. Nelson ; J.W. Bro. W. Murray ; S.B. Bro. J. Brisbane ; JB. Bro. R, Boddy ; E.S. Bro. T. Clark. The balance sheet and report submitted to the meeting showed the flourishing position the Court enjoys. It was decided that the Court make an effort to get its surplus sums let out on freehold security. One member was initiated with the usual formality. This Lodge is a magnificent Order and the benefits it offers should not be lost sight of by the young men in and around Greymouth, and if they give but one thought to their future welfare the ranks of the Court will increase and their own position become sounder. The Foresters by invitation from (he Druids, meet on Monday evening at a social card party.

Wc draw our readers attention to a change of advertisement by E. Hannah and Co., boot and shoe importer. They have just landed a splendid assortment of boots and shoes, and the firm’s instructions are to have thorn marked at a little over cost price in order to effect a clearance. So wo advise all those in want of a good boot to pay the shop on Mawhera Quay, alongside Dr. Morice’s surgery, a visit, and wc feel sure it will well repay them. For prices read the advertisement.

A meeting o' the Star Football Clnb was held last evening at the Club Room, about thirty members being present. After the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted, the Secretary showed the club to bo in a good financial position. The election of officers to fill the places of those members who had left the district was then proceeded with, when Mr 0. MTherson was elected Captain, Mr A. White vice-Captain, and Messrs F. White, T. Oxenham, and R. McCarthy m labors of the Committee. Arrangcin mts for hiring vehicles to lake the team to Btu-kbaU, and also for making a presenta'im to their late Captain, air A. McCarthy, who has received an appointment in the Civil Service in Auckland, was left in the bands of the Committee to deal with. During the matches played this season the “ Scar’s” line has never been crossed, by any of their opponent teams, and no doubt this team will hold its own with any junior team on the West Coast. A case of very pretty warm fur collarettes arrived by the s.s. Haupiri yesterday, which were bought cheap, and are now being offered at bargin prices, at Christopher Smith’s. —Anvx.

Messrs M. Phillips (Grey), Evans and Northcroft (Hokitika), left by the Wainui last evening to attend the Conference of County Council delegates which is to be held in Wellington next week. Mr Petrie was also a passenger, who goes on business in connection with the racing conference.

The frame of the new Government schooner Countess of Hanfurly, which is to be employed in the Islands trade, is made of pohutukawa and puriti covered with heart of kauri planking, and protected by copper sheeting from keel tr water-line. The length of the vessel oveallis 115 ft, length on the water-line 101 ft, beam 25ft, and her hold is lift 6in deep. She is fitted with an 85-horse-power four cylinder Union oil engine, each cylinder being independent of the others, so that the engine can be run on two, three or four cylinders at will, and the governor can be regulated to run from 250 devolutions down to 100. Six knots will be the average speed generated by the engine. The floor space is Bft 6in by 4ft. Lieut-enant-Colonel Gudgeon, British Resident at Raratonga, has been provided with a special cabin amidships, accomoda'.ion for a few passengers being provided in the same position. The hold is capable of holding something like 275 tons of cargo

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.— Adyt. 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, sac back mackintoshes, and black straw sailor hats has just been opened at T. W. Tymons and Co. inspection invited.—Advt.

While Alfred the Great, forcenturies past, Has sbept in his tomb of rest. Old England has grown to bo 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 Cure. Having secured the services of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the best houses in 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 fromT. Y . Tymons and Co., and judge before buying elsewhere.— Advt.