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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 19 July 1901, Page 2

The Star footballers will play all comers on Victoria Park to-morrow afternoon. The Blackball band arrived in town tliis morning, and played several airs during its march from the station. At their rooms to-morrow afternoon Messrs J. W. Easson and Co will sell by public auction 40 boxes choice Ceylon ea; also furniture and sundries. A special thanksgiving service will be held in St Saviour's Church, Wallsend, on Wednesday evening, 27th instant, at 7 o'clock for the safe return of our .soldiers irom South Africa.

A private telegram was received in town last night announcing the death of Mrs Stratford, wife of Mr H. A. Stratford, formerly Magistrate and Warden here.

A census gatherer was engaged collecting his papers from the various houses in a rather low district in a northern country. On receiving the document from a know-ing-looking woman, ho was much amused to find under the heading " Condition as to marriage " the words written —"Hard up before nurriage ; worse afterwards." The Borough Loan we are pleased to say has been successfully floated and the offer for 4000 yards of Blouse Flannelettes has been accepted by our up to date Draper at one-half cash price, the whole of these lovely goods are now offered to the public at 3£d 4Jd and 6d per yard at Christopher Smith's—Advt. How things travel is instanced in a letter, received by Mr J. Steer of this town, from Fiji, stating that a portion of a tin with label attache J, concerning the whitebait tinned by the firm of Hildorhrand and Co. Greymouth, had been picked up by an sxploring party on Latouka Beach, 200 miles north of Suva. Old residents on the Coast will regret to learn that Mr Fred Hisoocks has joined the great majority. In the early days <lx» deceased kept an hofel in Bovcll street, Hokitika, where ho was greatly respocted, being forward in every movement, more especially regarding threatricals and sport For years, however, he has acted as a threatrieal agent and manager and was successful in introducing many favourites to the public. The Cook County Council's exchequer is depleted, and the maintenance men in its employ have agreed to stand out of their money for two months. The amount expended on the construction of the Gisborne-Karaka railway up to the end of tho financial year was £32,569.

Potatoes arc selling in Hastings at £5 per ton. Several large holders anticipate that the tubers will fotch £6 or £7 before long. About two tens of herring were netted in Tauranga harbour by one fisherman last week.

If the English railways adopted electric

traction, it is estimated that no fewer than 3.000,060 tons of coal would be saved every year, to say nothing of the lesser advantages of cleaner carriages and a purer atmosphere. Five London newspapers recently published in advance of the official returns a synopsis of the census totals. Their source of information was a privileged paper lying on the library table of the House of Commons.

General Bullet', when visiting Manchester said that someone had asktd him to explain why he was not still in South Africa. He could only say ho was very sorry indeed not to be in South Africa. The reason was that the authorities thought, as he had been forty-throe ysars in the army, the work there now was for younger men than himself. He had to make way for younger men, and ha hoped his betters..—(Cries of "No, no.") It was very kind of them to say that, but there were as good men coming on behind him as preceeded him. He wss justified in saying that in the capital of Lancashire, because he had under his command a number of Lancashire men, and he knew how good they were. Four young men of distinguished families have been arrested in Barcelona on a charge of stealing .£2,000 from a rich merchant, whose daughter iwo of the men—a count and a marquis—courted. On Tuesday evening His Lordship Bishop Grimes, lectured on "The marvels of Venice and disentombed Pompeii" at Totara Flat. Mr James Marshall, M.C.C. being in the chair. The hall was crowded to excess, and his Lordship's lecture was thoroughly appreciated, while the views were greatly admired. At the conclusion of the lecture, his Lordship thanked the audience for their attendance, and Mr Marshall for his kindness in taking the chair, to which that gentleman suitably replied. A rumour, based, it is said, on a private cablogram from Rome—that the nomination of Monsigror Kelly as Coadjutor to Cardinal Moran has been rejected by the Holy See, and that the name of Dr Dwyer Bishop of Limerick, was mentioned in connection with the appointment—is doubted by "Freeman's Journal" Tho Bishop of Newcastle appeals in "The Timos" for further donations to tho Melanesia!? Mission Fund to raise tho fund from the £12,000 already in hand to the £15.000 required, and says that every effort will be made to find, if possiblo, a suftable s-teamer already built, to save the delay and cost of building a new one. Ho also invites contributions for tho provision of. sanctuary fittings for the new vessol in commemoration of Miss Charlotte Yonge. The £12,000 already raissd is made up of £6,300 subscribed in England and about £5,703 in Australia and New Zealand

The net income of the London Missionai*y Society for last year amounted to £148,203, the largest ever received, except at.the Centenary celebration. The deficit on the year's working amounted to £14,100, but this was reduced by special appropriations to £9,703. This, with the shortages of two or three previous years, aggregated £30,000. A considerable increase in the income is expected this year, but the growth of the income does not keep pace with that of work.

vVccording to the ' Berliner Post,' Germany has acquired a pre-emptive right over the island of Fernando Po, in the Gulf of: Guinea 'Africa).

Commissioner M'Kie has been appointed to succeed Commandant H. Booth as leader of the Salvation Army in Australasia. Commissioner M'Kie has been for the past five years in charge of the work in the German Empire, and previous to that was commissioner for Scotland. Countess Von Waldersee, wife of the famous German Field Marsha', who is now en route for home, is an American princess, not by marriage, but in her own right. She is one of the most successful women of America who have married abro-.d. Her first husband was Prince Frederick of Schleswig - Holstein. To marry her on terms of equality the Princo sacrificed his title and royal rights. Then the Emperor of Austria made him Prince of Noer and his wife Princess of Noer. The Princcess was Miss Rcade, of New York, daughter of a wholesale grocer. Her husband was very old at the time of tho marriage, and died during the honeymoon, leaving his immense fortune to the widow, who after two years mourning married tho Count Von Waldcrscc. Ho is one of the most brilliant courtiers in Europe, and has poweiful influence with the Kaiser.

At a meeting of of settlers of the Chathams it was unanimously decided to present Captain Romeril, of tho Toroa, with a souvenir of his connection with the trade of tho islands. The presentation took the form of an illustrated address, encased in a handsome frame of Now Zealand woods, and, as circumstances did not permit the ceremony being made at the Chathams, tho gift was handed over to Captain Eomeril at Kinsey and Co's establishment in Christchurch, Mr J. J". Kinsey on that occasion filling the role of spokesman. Captain Romeril has severed his connection with the sea.

News from Capetown, under date May 1, which has reached a firm of shipping agents in Christchurch, states that the block in the produce trade to South Africa continues. On May 1 there were thirty-eight vessels of varied tonnage inside the breakwater at Capetown, some of which were discharging cargo. Outside fifty-five vessels were at anchor awaiting' turn to get in with a view of getting discharged. " Yet," remarks the writer, "there appears to be a demand for reduced freights. It is only those who see the time wasted who wonder how the freights remain as low as they are." Two applications have been received from Australia for the post of electrical engineer for Wellington. The application papers have been forwarded to London, where the applications from America and Great Britain will also be considered by Messrs John Roberts (of Dunedin), C. Pharazyn, and J. E. Page, on behalf of tho Wellington City Council. In considering the applications these gentlemen are to have the assistance of theelectrical engineer to the London County Council, or an expert of equal qualifications. A new East window is shortly to be put up in the chapel at Wanganui College to the memory of those " old boys " who have died iu the Sonth African war,—L, 8. Melville, W. D. Armstrong, and C. Parkinson. The total number of " old boys " of the school who either have been, or still are at the seat of war, is sixty, and many of them have earned promotion.

"Some ten years hence, when I may be on the Opposition benches," remarked Mr Seddon the other night. "You will be in South Africa before then," interpasod Mr Meredith, amid laughter. "I may be at the South Pole," replied Mr Seddon—"or in a warmer place," he added, thoughtfully, while the House laughed mfrrily.

WADE'S WORM PIGS 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.

At Balaclava years ago, Six hundred men engaged (lie foe, Ah! what a gallant charge was made, By that courageous Light Brigade. Though many perished there, who knows .The number killed by Russia's snows, For none can damp and co d eudure, Without some Woods' Great Plppeemint Cuke.

Having secured the services of a lady who lias 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 from T. w. Tymons and Co., and judge before buying elsewhere.—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, respectfuHy 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.