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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 26 September 1901, Page 4

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' (bon OWN CIRRUS TON DENT). Both the Teremakau river and the Greenstone Crook have been higher than one would expect, considering the rain that has fallen locally. The surmise is that it has been raining heavily inland.

The funeral of the late Mr W. Close took place this afternoon and was largely attended. The funeral service was conducted by the Eev. E. Whitohouso, both at Holy Trinity Church and at thograve- - 8 !d->. The Catholic band attended, and headed the funeral procession playing iho “ Dead March in Saul.” Two of deceased sons being members. The windows of the local School of Mines have been whitewashed. This is doubtless the work of some compassionate spirit, and as evidently designed to hide from prying eyes the utter nakedness within. Here where once lay a splendid collection of mineral and geological specimens gathered from the four quarters of the globe, can bo seen only the utter barreness of unplaned boards. This collection the possession of which a larger town might envy, was so utterly noJeoted that the names on the tickets became obbteratod and in many oaa's the t.koiswero lost necessitating a reol.assificnio i. Pur*hor than this the übiquitous spider had n ttod specimen to specimen in an alia .at impenetrable labyrinth of web on which the dus of years q[ neglect had accumulated so that

stranger might well marvel what it all meant. None too soon have they been removed, and though we might feel a tinge of shame and regret at the neglect that made this course necessary, still it is better that they be placed whore, if not used, they will at least not bo left to the coroding Glee's of time and the wasting of culpulable neglect.

A meeting of the Young Men’s Club was held on Tuesday evening. Two new members were elected. Mr Bramo delivered his lecture on the “ Perns of New Zealand.” Ic was very highly appreciated by all present. During the course of the lecture, Mr Bramc exhibited a number of specimens from his splendid collection, showing in a practical manner what can be done in the odd moments of life by persistent effort directed towards a particular object. It has taken Mr Brame 20 years to bring his collection to its present high standard of excellence, and it embraces a specimen—and in some cases several specimens of every known fern in New Zealand, with about four exceptions. On tho motion of Mr Mcllraith seconded by Eev. E. Whitehouse, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded tho lecturer.

Influenza is still very prevalent in town, one of the latest victims being the Rev, Father o‘Hallahan, who has been confined in doors for several days. His many friends will wish him a speedy and complete recovery.