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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 July 1901, Page 2

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the New Zealand Clothing Factory are wanting a manager for their Kumara branch. Messrs H. C. Harley and Coy., have been instructed by Mr W. H. Boase, to sell by public auction without reserve at his residence next Tuesday, the whole of his household furniture and effects and a splendid English piano, without reserve. Through some mistake made at C ipetown a bundle of about 60 letters, posted in England for British soldiers at the front in South Africa, reached Melbourne in the military j bags last week. They will be sent back to Capetown by the next mail.

The usual 5 SO p m train from Hokitika will be delayed till 8 30 p m on account of the Hokitika Poultry show. On 31st July and Ist August, excursion tickets will be issued to Hokitika available for return on 4th August, The racehorse, Will-'o-the-Wisp, left for Christchurch this morning in charge of Geo. Murfit. On arrival there the horse will commence its preparation for the New Zealand Cup to be run for at the Spring Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club. The horses plucky owners have the good wishes for success of every sport in our midst. With a view of avoiding the recurrence of some mining scandals which have occurred during the past year, the Government are having inserted in Ward’s Companies Act now before the Legislative Council, a clause preventing directors who have not paid their own calls from enforcing calls from shareholders. A number of gentlemen interested in volunteering mat ors purpose holding a meeting shortly for the purpose of forming a mounted infantry. Any persons favoring the movement are requested to communicate with Lieutenant Lutz, who will be pleased to supply all information on the subject.

At the Garrick Club Social on Wednesday next, Mr Richard Williams, brother of Mr J. E. Williams of Mawhera Quay, will give an exhibition of legerdemain, at which he is an undoubted adept. Although wholly new to a Greymouth audience, Mr Williams has an extensive colonial reputation as an amateur magician, his performances being revelations of the mystic art. The orchestra has been still further strengthened by the engagement of Mr Gerald Pcrotti, who in conjunction with Mr Seabrook will lead the musical arrangements. On account of the large audiences, the managfment find it necessary to issue programmes, and for the remainder of the season, this departure will bo carried oat. We understand that the old Rod Queen Claim at Mokihinui after being abandoned was taken up last week by a company of surveyors who are thoroughly well satisfied with their prospects. From information received by the police from Barrytown, wo regret to learn that John Crawford, an old resident and overseer of part of the race was burned to death in his hut. A constable was despatched this morning to ascertain full particulars. An inquest will be held today.

Captain Wolfe, of the volunteers, proposes that a monument should be erected in Nelson to the memory of those of the West Coast Contingents who have fallen in South Africa. He will on his next inspection explain his views to the volunteers of this district, We bi-anily wish the gallant cap ain success, as som-- memorial should be erected to th memory ■( those “of our own” who sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom.

Larrikinism has even reached the quite suburb of Cobdon. It must be bad when it travels so far as that sleepy adjunct of “ Sleepy Hollow.” But it has made a start and reliable information has reached us that petty larcency is prevalout at the present time. A short time since a£s note was stolen from the residence of Mrs Sennott besides sundry other articles from the same neighborhood. . Other artic es were also taken from the residence of Mrs Murray. It is as well, therefore, that in habitants of Oebden should be on their guard against such depredators, who are evidently aware that there is no such a thing as a “ gentleman in blue ” in the township to keep watch and ward. Mr Oakley Archer has been appointed Borough Engineer of Timaru, at a salary of j>2oo a year. Petitions are now in circulation in Hawkcs Bay urging upon the Government the necessity of constructing a railway from Napior to Gisborne, by way of Wairoa.

A southern man who persisted in walking about the streets in a dilapidated pair of boots during the recent snow is now undergoing treatment in the hospital for frost bite.

An idea of the cold in Christchurch may bo obtained from tho fact that despite the inflow of several artesian wells, Vicioria Lake was froz <n over to tho thickness of nearly three inches during tjio late cold snap.

Tho English Syndicate formed to boro for oil in New Zealand will begin derations in tho Poverty Bay district early next month.

Tho big Waimangu geyser at Rotomahana was very active on Saturday week last, and the country for a great distance around was in a state of vibration. There has been a very severe eruption on the site of the Pink Terrace, and the hot water thrown up has denuded the rocks of their covering of mud. It is proposed to employ prison labour in improving tho land at tho rear of the Napier Garrison Hall, facing tho Esplanade.

No permits for Sunday concerts a-e to be granted by the Hastings Borough Council unless the entertainments are organised in aid of local charities. Ormond will soon have the railway engine running into it from Gisborne. A gang of about 15 men is employed in plate laying.

A pasteurising factory has been fitted with the latest appliances, to supply Now Plymouth with pure milk for dome-tie use. Part of the plan is to deliver milk in sealed bottles if the customer prefers it.

The Southland Times states that Mr John Horan, engine-driver on the railways has been successful in ais appeal against reduction to the grade of fireman permanently. The case arose out of a shunting incident at Invercargill. During the early portion of last week some hea-y frost was experienced in Rotorua. The road < were frozen hard, the ice in many instances being nearly an inch thick. At Mamaku the cold was intense.

A lecture on “ Evolution" was de* livered by the Ecy. Father Emboli at the Catholic Debating Club last evening, there being a large number present. The reverend gentleman dealt most graphically with the great question of the day, and succeeded in rivetting the attention of the audience, who thanked him for his able and instructive address. The extensive alterations to the running track of the Westland Racing Club, says the Guardian, are proceeding apace and another month or five weeks’ work should see the job completed. When the work is finished the hill will be entirely removed, and the one reproach to the Hokitika Course done away with. The work is being carried out very thoroughly under the supervision of the caretaker" Mr Tobian, who is' to bo congratulated on the workmanlike appearance of the now formation. The track is already setting well abd when required for racing will be thoroughly safe and sound. The alterations are distinct improvements, from every point of view, and will doubtless bo appreciated by owners and riders alike. Mr W. S. Hunter, who has been for some time past in the office of the registrar of the Supreme Ooert at Auckland, has been transferred to the Supreme Court Office at Dunedin,

The following sample ef unconscious but grim humour was received by a wellknown sheepfarmer in Waipawa from a Napier mercantile firm Dear Sir—We have much pleasure in informing you that your wool shipped by the resulted in a loss of £36 5s 4d.

Mr Wm. Robinson,' an old whaler, passed to his long rest on Saturday last (says the Southland Times), after a residence of some 60 years in New Zealand. Mr Robinson, who had reached the ago of 97 years, was a member of the late Captain Howell’s whaling crew.

What’s in a name ? At the Dunedin Police Court lately a man named John Idle was charged wish ringing changes and obtaining half a sovereign by false pretences.

The timber industry is rapidly being extended to the northern parts of Hawkes Bay district. The recently erected saw-mill at Polmi is cutting over 100,000 ft per month, all of which is brought by traction-engine to Napier. One saw-milling firm at Takapau, Hawkes Bay, will ship to Sydney early in August 450,000 ft of white pine timber. The Southland News states that Mr and Mrs Sneyd, victims of the recent rocket explosion at Invercargill, are now making good progress towards recovery. A Singular accident occurred in an Opunake billiardroom. A player struck another man over the head with the cue, for tormenting him, ’ with the result that an artery was severed. The injured man is progressing well under medioal attendance.

A monster of the deep in the form of a gigantic cuttlefish was recently found at Resolution Bay, Blenheim. The length of its body from tip of tail to root of tenacieo was 9ft 6in, the circumference of its body 6ft, and the length of its tenacles when extended horizontally, 16tt. On the morning of the day upon which he died, Trooper Kendall, of Whangarei, saw the faint outline of the coast from the Tagus, and exclaimed; “ Thank God, there’s dear old Now Zealand. I’ll go ashore to-morrow 1 ”

It is time (says the Poverty Bay Herald) that some agitation were raised with regard to the prosecution of the Gisborne Karaka railway and its extension on to the Motu. The work of construction is painfu'ly slow, and unless there is very considerable expedition of present methods we can see little hope of the line becoming of any practical use to the district within the next ten or twenty years. The Westland Acclimatisation Society will receive per the Haupiri yesterday two consignments of trout ova. One consignment of 50,000 is coming from the Government ponds near Oamaru, and the second of 60,000 is being sent down by the Wellington Society. Further supplies are expected from the Government hatchery next and following weeks. Mr Mackenzie, the curator in charge of the Kaniori Lake hatchery, has everthing in teadinoss for the treatment of the ova as soon as received.

With reference to the proposal of the Government to import big game from some of the continents for acclimatisation purposes in this colony, it has been practically determined not to import any South African snimals for some time to come. This has been resolved upon in consequence of the prevalence of the rinderpest in the dark continent. There is a general consensus of opinion in favour of importing more moose, and in addition the Government will probably also secure waipiti, ibex and chamois. A decision will be arrived at immediately, and a vote asked for daring the present session of Parliament.

Mr F. Buxton, C.E., informs the Nelson Colonist that he is instituting proceedings against the Government of the colony of New Zealand and his Majesty the King in respeot of the mineral licenses over the iron ore deposits at Parpara. The Queen’s Park sports at Invercargill—or, rather, the promise of sports, for there actually wore no sports—realised no less a sum than £356 11s 4d on the day of the reception of the fourth and fifth contingents. T. W. Tymons and Co. are now offering great bargains in blankets, carpets, curtains, etc. — Adyt.

W M’Kay and Son have some wonderfully cheap lines at their great winter sale. Here is one or two items—lovely pink flannelette 4d yd and another one at 6d yd, worth double the money. 4 ply wool 2/6 Eer lb. Ladies handkerchiefs 6/ doz are eiug sold for 2/11 doz, and best of all lovely dress lengths for l/ll each— Adyt. “All that glitters is not gold,” A provert) old and true, Neither is a cough or cold, What it appears to you. Do not treat it lightly, for ‘Tis better to be sure, That you suffer never more, Got Woods’ Great Pbppbrmint Cube

WADE’S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/-

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.