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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 1 October 1901, Page 2

With the return of fine weather has some large shoals of whitebait the netters making really good hauls to-day. The Colonial mail, which left Melbourne on 28th August, arrived in London on 29th September, one day early. The Ethopian Entertainers meet for rehearsal this evening at Opera House at 8 p.m. A full attendance requested,— Advt.

The Cobden quarry keeps on putting out a quantity of splendid large stone for tho southern tip-hoad. To-day several train laods of large blocks were taken down.

The second contest for the American Cup takes place to-day. The first intimation that can bo received of the result will be to-morrow, there being a difference of over three hours between New York and New Zealand •time.'” Mark Sprot and Co will sell at Ashton's Stables on Saturday next, at noon, four young draught horses, and a light harness marc, quiet to ride or drive. Full particulars may be obtained from our advertising columns. The funeral of the late Mrs Delaney, of the Twelve Mile will take place to-mor-row afternoon at 2 o'ckck. The body will be brought to town by the 10 40 Eeefton train, proceeding thence to St Patrick’s Church where .Requiem Mass will be celebrated. To-morrow evening, the Ethiopian Entertainment will bo held at the Opera House. The programme is one of the most attractive ever offered a Greymouth audience, and should fill the theatre from its foundation to the apex of the roof. Our Brunner readers may look forward to a great treat in Jiaye’s Hall on the 30th October, when a grand social in aid of the Wesleyan Church trust fund will be held. As the tickets are only a shilling, and the object a most worthy one, the hall should be crowded. That most reprehensible practice of throwing fruit skins on the pavements is again becoming rife in the town, and if persisted in, serious accidents are likeiy to ensue. Some of the citizens are also in the habit of depositing dead rats in some of the public streets, and thus creating a menace to health. As the Borough Council and its officers have for such a considerable time past been making most strenuous efforts to make the sanitary condition of the town on a par with that of the best regulated cities. The Inspector of Nuisances in conjunction with the police, intends to enforce the bye-law against all offenders. The pioneer firm of drapers, Thomas and Mcßeath, are now getting ready their spring and summer millinery for inspection, and they propose on Thursday next and the ensuing week, to make a special display of all kinds of ladies wear. For thirty-six years in succession they have catered for tho public, but on no previous occasion have they been enabled to display such a choice selec ion of the thousand and one little articles that tend to make the gentle sex so capiivating. Wo doubt not that Thomas and Mcßoath’s staff will bo fully employed in displaying their wares to a large and appreciative throng of ladies during the ensuing week. The Sanitary Committee of the Borough Council having received a number of complaints from residents of Greymouto, as to the condition of backyards, right-of-ways, stables and' fowl houses, have in view of the coming hot weather given instructions to tho Inspector of, Nuisances to rigidly enforce the bye-laws and take immediate proceedings against all offenders. The Health Department has warned the Borough that this course is absolutely necessary. The thoroughbred stallion Haria is announced to be at the service of breeders in the Eeefton district. This announcement will no doubt be received with delight by all those in search of a good horse to mate with their mares. Haria’s breeding shows stains of the highest-class, being by Flintlock dam Pikau he claims heritage to that famous sire Musket whose decendants have earned f>r him world-famed praise. The fee, 3 guineas is astoundingly moderate and will come in tho reach of all. This opportunity will not he allowed to pass, for Haria on breeding, staunchness and stanmia is just the horse to get usofur stock, and we feel sure that Mr. John Carter will be fully recompensed for his enterprise in offering such a docile and well bred animal as Haria to breeders.

Captain Bignclt, whi returned by the Wavorloy yesterday frum the Okura states that provided the weather remains favourable there is nothing to prevent the Jane Douglas being lifted and launched into the lagoon. The vessel seems to have so far stood her knocking about much better than was expected, and Capt Bignell docs not think tnero is any special difficulty in effecting the temporary repairs so as to enable her to steam to a port for the purpose of undergoing the nceessars overhaul. Mr James Molloy remained at the Okura to assi-t in floating the steamer, and Mr Tims Da’y will probably leave for the south to day for the same purpose. The flag recommended by the selection committee for adoption by the Australian Commonwealth may not (says the Melbourne Argus) be the final choice of Ministers and of Parliament, but the hope may be expressed that something very like it will bo approved of. What we want is the British flag with an Australian symbol, and this is what the selected design gives us. Some of the Government veterinary surgeons are becoming dissat : sfied with din small salaries paid them by the New Zealand Government, especially as they find they can do much better elsewhere. One of them, Mr McEachern, at present stationed in Otago, has resigned his position in the service, and will leave shortly for South Africa in charge of a shipment of horses from Australia.

Mr Wm. Kollitt secretary jto the Holdtiko River G. D. Company, arrived at Hokitika yesterday. Mr [Geo. King, the Chairman of the Company had to return to Christchurch from the Bealey thiougb illness.

To-morrow afternoon at 1 30 soarp, tho Eeefton and Grey Druids meet on Victoria Park to play football. The proceeds are to be given to the Hospital. The Druids evidently are not selfish, but are up to the motto of their order “ Benevolence.” Only the other day £2 was handed from this Society to theGrey Hospital, and a week or two ago the Lodges played at Ee.efton for that Hospital, when a substantial sum resulted. We hope to see tho Park well patronised to-morrow. Although somewhat early, still under the existing circumstances no other arrangement could be made.

Something approaching a mild boom, is taking place on the West Coast in regarJ to sluicing claims. The Waiwhera Company has been in fall swing for months past, Montgomery’s Terrace has also been floated, and preparatory work is being pushed on with all speed; The other day we recorded the successful floating it* Auckland of the Nine Mile Sluicing Com*pany. To-day wo are in a position testate that John Spencer’s property consisting of 100 acres on Darkies Terrace,. North Beach, has been successfully placed on the Auckland market, and the syndicate to have taken over the ground intend proceeding with the opening and developement work at once. Mr E. Harris* ground between Westbrook and Greenstone is also in course of flotation. This is one of the best investments on tho West Coast excepting perhaps, the Republic Hydraulic Sluicing Company's ground atHeley’s Gully which is reckoned to be the best sluicing drift on the West Coast. A strikingly novel invention for salving vessels has lately excited attention in Hull. A large steam trawler, the 1 Celestial Empire, came to grief six months ago on a sandbank on the coast, and over £I,OOO was spent in vain efforts to float her, tho main difficulty being that sand and stones collected round the derelict aa fast as they could be removed. The work was at last undertaken by Mr Charles Thompson, of Withernsea. East Yorkshire, who constructed a temporary dock with sandbags and timber, and triumphantly launched the wreck in threo weeks. This is the first time such a thing has been done on a stormy and open coast. Over 14,000 square feet of canvas were used, and 280 ft of strong wood fencing sft high, to form the sea-walls. In view of the discussion proceeding at present regarding the San Francisco mail service, and the possibility of the substitution for it of a Vancouver service, the following extract from an interview in London with Mr James Mills, manager of the Union Steam Ship Company, will be of interest. The interview took place towards the end of July, and Mr Mills, referring to the Vancouver service said; —“I have been' in conference with Sir Edwin Dawes with respect to the workings of the present service between Vancouver and New South Wales, and as far as that is concerned we have virtually completed the settlement of all Practically our agreement amounts to this: That we—l moan the Union Steam Company—shall have a half interest ii* the Vancouver line and the entire management of the service. That much ia settled, and we are now arranging a full scheme for future operations.” Referring to the question of the site fof the capital pf the Australian Commonwealth, tho Sydney Telegraph says that Mr Barton, the Premier, liasliad placed before him all the information at the disposal of the State Government on the subject. In addition to the three specially recommended sites of the Canoblas, Bombala, and Yass, particulars have also been, furnished with reference to Albury, Wagga, and Tumut, and the Federal Premier has been informed that the necessary land will be available where required The Premier proposes making a tour to inspect the various sites. During tho recent heavy seas on the New South Wales Coast the hull of the Bed Rover, which was used in convict days, and was wrecked 60 years ago at Moruya, was washed ashore. The timbers were ferfeotly sound, and a conaid. rable quantity of copper, and a number of old muskets, have been recovered by residents in the vicinity. There is much indignation amongst the men of the Palmerston North volunteer corps at tho action of the Government ia refusing to pay the amount due for tho time put in during the Ducal visit. It ia pointed out that tho Feilding Corps will receive 4s per day per man, while Palmerston men, who were away the same length of time, receive nothing. America has paid another very heavy price for the shelter and countenance she gives to the anarchists of the world. It is by no means the first precious life she has yielded up unwillingly as a sacrifice to these demons of anti-government, and so long as she turns a smiling face and holds out a welcoming hand to tho murderous political outlaws of other nations, so long will the lives of her greatest mea be plotted against and wantonly Observer. The theory that what is described aa influenza is really South African malaria, is not supported by experts of the Fublio

Health Department, who say that evi* deuce goes (o prove that malarial is not known in New Zealand at all, that it can* not spread in this colony, and that malaria is only here amongst those who have contracted it in South Africa.

The Wavorley arrived here from the Okura yesterday. The engineer of the Jans Douglas is still hopeful that it will be possible to repair and launch the vessel.

One of tho hands employed at Malfroy, Three-Mile mill (Mr T, Roberts) met with an accident last Friday which resulted in his breaking two of tho small bones of one of bis hands.

Word has been received announcing the death of Mr Thomas Smith, who was well known in Hokitika, Stafford, and DLllmans, Ho died at Windsor, New Bou'h Wales on the 11th of this month.

We learn (says the Wed; Coast Times) that news was received in Boss on Saturday night that the Tutanekai, which left Groymouth on Friday night with goods for Okarito, met with a mishap in landing her stores. She was unloading with her surf boat on Saturday at Okarito and the boat capsized twice, the goods in the boat being lost. A heavy sea was running which overturned the boat and the boatmen had a rough experience. One of the men was severely knocked about and was unconscious for some time.

We are this week making a special display of embroideries and lace, also lace goods. The designs of these are simply exquisite, and it will pay you to inspect these goods before purchasing elsewhere. Prices are very moderate, and within the reach of all, W. McKay and Son.— Advx. That penny dreadful “Doadwood Dick,” Perhaps may charm the vulgar mind, Though rather apt to turn one sick Whose taste is cultured and refined. But though the mind be high or low, The body must its ills endure; The things for coughs and colds wo know, Is W. if. Woods’ Cheat Peppermint Cmut,

The inventive genius of the American nation has at last achieved perfection in gentlemen’s head-wear. Their latest production in hats is as strong as steel plate, as flexible' as rubber sheeting, as light as ether, bomb proof against perspiration, and as well ventilated as the summit of Mount Cook. This new American Hard Felt Hat is stocked by T. W. Tymons and Co.—Advt. WADE’S WORM PIGS are more effective and not unpleasant; most children thrive after taking them. Price 1/-

A question of some interest in dredging companies in liquidation, and about to go into liquidation, is at present engaging the attention of Mr Justice Williams at Dun* edin. An application has been made for an order for payment to the liquidators, C. and J. Coombs, Ltd., of calls made before and after liquidation. The objection was that the secretary, in calling an extraordinary general meeting of the company to pass a resolution for winding up, had not obtained authority by a resolution of the directors as to the date of the meeting. It was contended that under a recent case this was fatal to. the resolution for winding up, which was otherwise duly passed. To those who are about to furnish— We have just landed an exceptionally fine lot of floorcloths, linoleums and carpets hpm 18 inches to 4 yards wide. The bitterns of these have been specially selected, and being imported direct from the manufacturer we can guarantee the prices to be absolutely the lowest.—W. McKay and Son.— Advt. WADE’S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever an* l prevent blotches. Price 1/Some of the highest living medical authorities attribute the great growth of physical and mental disease which has characterised the last few decades, to the universality of aclulturation. They affirm that the taking into the system continually by human beings as food, substances which are chemically foreign and not only incapable of sustaining healthy life, but constitute a perpetual danger to it, is largely responsible for the new and complex diseases that baffle their ‘ curative skill. Tlierefore be wise in time, oat only K Jam

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