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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 5 December 1901, Page 2

Tenders close on Saturday for the Greymouth Borough Council loan. The Greymouth portion of tho Frisco miil is leaving Wellington by the Dingadee sometime to-day and should arrive about Saturday morning. At the Magistrate's Court yosterday morning before Messrs Mathieson and Kettle J.P's. Hector Gibson for whom Mr Guinness appeared, pleaded guilty to using obsc-no language and assault. The Bench inflictod a fine of 10/- and 7/- costs in each case.

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that tenders are invited for the construction of a water-race from the branches of Moonlight Creek to the Shetland Terrace Sluicing Coy's claim. Tenders close on 16th January 1902.

E. W. Parkinson stationer, Mawhera Quay announces by advertisement in another column tho receipt of new goods, comprising Xmas novelties, Xmas and New Tear cards, pictorial annuals, the fascinating parlor game of "Ping pong" now causing Euch merriment all over the colonies, glassware, toys etc., all at extremely reasonable prices.

The annual conference of the New Zealand Fire Brigades' Association will sit at Hokitika this year, commencing on Monday, 3rd March, 1902. The general public will notice by advertisement in another column that Saturday's train, usually leaving Greymouth for Hokitika at 10 a.m., will leave at 7 45 a.m., arriving at Hokitika at 9 25 a.m.

Mr Heath and his staff of whitebait hands, who have been in Greymouth during the last two months, leaves by the Mapourika on Friday. The season was not up to the standard of previous years—only 400 cases being shipped to Dunedin, when 1,600 was expected.

Unpacking to-day lovely decorative, and table glass, tea, dinner' and bedroom ware, cutlery, spoons, and fork?. Urquhart, Greymouth.—Advt. Owing to the Secretary to tho Education Boards having to attend a conference of Boards' secretaries at Wellington next week, he has to leave by the Mapourika to-morrow evening. The Board's office will consequently be closed from the 7th to the 16th inst. inclusive. We draw our readers attention to aD advertisement appearing in another column, whereby Mr G. H. Bussell of Marsden, has lost a parcel containing a number of Old Age Pension certificates with warrants attached. He will be greatly obliged by tho finder returning same to this office, or to himself at Marsden, as the certificates are of great value to bim.

At the Druids Ilall this evening a 1 intern entertainment will be given in connection with tho West Coast Pioneer Lodge. Illustrated songs, and recitations will be given and some splendid views shown. The lodge members wtll make all visitors welcome, and no charge will be made for admission. Parents, friends, and their children are ail cordially invited. The entertainment is cfT.-red absolutely free so come along and enjoy it. It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that H. W. Lloyd, the up-to-da'e jeweller, opens his new shop, on Saturday nexc with a now stock, specially selectel for the Christmas season.

The Druids Lodge acknowledge £6 lOj from Masters Vinsen and White being proceeds from circus performance. The boys are to congratulated 3n their success. It is a pleasing trait in Colonial character to find the youihs ever ready to assist in a deserving cause.

The estimated population of the colony (exclusive of Maoris) on the 30th of September was 780,445 souls. The increase during the September quarter was 5,729. The Maori population, according to the last census was 43,143. The total population at the end of September, was therefore 823,588. An enthusiastia meeting was held last night of the " Shilton Envelope Fastener Patent, at the Criterion Hotel, when voluminous correspondence was read from the patent agents in reference to applications being applied for, and secured by the Governments of New Zealand, New South Wales, United Kingdom, America, Germany, and France, and instructions were given to mako application to Vic'oria and Belgium. A report from the broker st it-id that • the number of shares taken up was 'satisfactory. The Greymouth Bines and School Cadets paraded at 6 p.ir. last evening at the local camp, under Major Moriee, commanding for Battalion Drill. Four companies were formed of equal strength, two from eich Corps under Captains as follows, Lieut. Lu:z, Litufc. ljromloy, Capt. Pegler, and Cjl- Jergt. Perkins. After ceremonial movements, some vory useful Drill was performed with tho assistance of Sergt-Major Millar. Major Moriee handled the Battalion in a manner to show that he has set his mind to the work required by his promotion. The Cadets worked very well. The musters of both Corps were very good, and no doubt Major Wolfe will be surprised and pleased to see tho Battalion Drill during his intended visit next week. As the Cadets marched off hone three ringing cheers wero given for them by tho Adult Corps.

According to a telegram, the Wellington centre of the League of Wheelmen has decided to disband, as there is only one club remaining under its jurisdiction.

Mr Geo King of Christchurch, Chairman of the Hokitika Eiver G. 1). Coy., arrived in Hokitika last evening on business in connection with the company.

Patara Tc Tuhi, one of the venerable Moari chiefs received by General Hector Micdonald in Auckland, was tlic editor of the Kingite Maori newspaper "Te Hokioi," published at Ngaruawabia, in 18C2 03. He fouglit at Meremere against the British forces in 1863, and was afterwards one of the garrison of the Paterangi pa, and witnessed the fight at Bangiawhia. lie is now about 78 years of age. The Egraont Post says the railway authorities have decided to lay a line to the mountain for stone, but owing to the want of funds it will be some time before the work can be started.

It is probable that on the return of Mr Spragg, chief of the Hansard staff, from Auckland, final arrangements will be made for the appointment of shorthand reporters to the courts, under the act passed by Parliament.

A Wairarapa paper is informed that milling bush in the Eketahuna district is being rapidly "cut out," and that in the course of two or three years there will be very little timber left in that district. The manager of a cheese factory in the Taranaki district (says an exchange) was surprised at the air of activity that prevailing amongst the hands the other evening, and ventured into the factory to see into the matter. It appears that they had been so impressed with the idea of absolute cleanliness that they filled a large vat with water, and just as the nunager came upon the s one they wen preparing for a swim. Needless to say, they had to go elsewhere for their dip. It was shown at Napier the other day that a case consigned to the Colony had been "broached" before reaohing New Zealand, as an extra nail used to refasten a board was of a kind not used in the Colony. So serious has this system of pilfering become (says the Herald) that exporters and importers are alike seeking for some plan which will act as an efficient safeguard from this trouble. It is intended to forward a photograph of the case to the London Chamber of Commerce as an example of the way in which eases are broached.

Mr Hartill of Charleston, is busily engaged fixing pipes, etc., at the Nelville and Perkins claim, Newton Plat. It is expected that the water will be on by Christmas. It is said that the earthquake brought down a quantity of rock and earth on to the race line.

As showing tho commercial soundness of Westland it may be mentioned, says the West Coast Times, that so far this year Mr Wade, the official assignee has not had a single case in bankruptcy before him. Seeing that the year is so near its close, this is surely a record for the prosperity of the Colony and speaks volumns for the prosperity of the coast. The reef in the Stony Creek claim, near Wcstport has been driven on for a distance of so.me 40 feat. The battery and aerial tram have been got into good working order, and it is expected that some crushing will be done by Christmas,

Reporting on the Ormond School to the Hawke's Bay Education Board, Inspector Hill said that while there wag much that was commendable about the school, he regretted to say that during the wholo of bis experience he had never been so grossly insulted as by Mr Spurrel, who told him that he and the whole Board could "go to blazes."

The Minister for Public Works has decided to concentrate the chief fefforts at the Wellington end of the Main Trunk line, as it is formed, will serve the settlers and the district will command traffice as soon aa it is opened. The Government offices throughout the colony will observe the following holidays for Christmas and New Year: — Wednesday, December 25th; Thursday, 26th ; Friday, 27th ; and Saturday, 28th ; Wednesday, January Ist; and Thursday, 2nd.

Mr Webley, senr., (of "Webley and Sons, Christchurch), pianoforte tuner, etc., is now in Greymouth, and will take the earliest opportunity of calling upon clieDts. Agents for the sale of Brinsmead and Sons, Lipp and Haake pianos; also Mason and Hamlin organs. Address— Gilmer Hotel.—Aovr.

The superior qualities of the Ceylon Teas, are rapidly supplanting the inferior Chinese products n nil the markets of western civilization. The teas grown in the virgin lands of the Singalese, possesses greater strength, richer aroma, and an infinitely larger percentage of the Alkaloid Theine, (the active principle and stimulating property of the plant) than do the teas grown by artificial eviration on exhausted soil of China. Hence bulk for bulk, the Ceylon Teas are cheaper, purer,..more stimulating, and possess a rare fragrance, wanting in those of the Celestial Empire- Of all the brands of Ceylon Teas, the " Kiosk " stands eminently supreme and without rival. Messrs Barley and Co, the wellknown auctioneers and general agents, are the sole agents for Westland of this incomparable brand, and sell it to the general public in full chestf, and 51b package*. If a trial is made of the Kiosk tea, no other will again be used and knowing that " once a customer a customer for ever." Messrs Harley and Co, are offering it for the present at prices that no other firm can compete against. All large consumers, and heads of households, would do well to give the " Kiosk '• tea a trial. There is quality, economy, and money in if. —AdvtSome 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 adulturation. 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 comples diseases that baffle their curative skill. Therefore be wise in time, eat only

K Jam and avoid these dangers. Absolute purity guaranteed—Advt.