Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1901.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 10 December 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1901.

In another column several useful lines are advertised by M. E. Urquhart.

The Blackball Coal Mine established a record last week, sending out 3,158 tons 18 cwt which is over 500 tons per day.

The work of duplicating the railway line to Mosgiel will be commenced next year, telegraphs our Dunedin correspondent.

By advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr F. W. Noon, the late genial and popular steward of the U. S. S. Co.,has leased the Billiard Sal.onofthe Gilmer Hotel. Mr D. T. Gibbard informs the Westport Times he has received instructions from Dunedin to commence proceedings against certain persons alleged to be concerned in the "salting" of dredging claims at Fairdown.

Mr Allison is experiencing difficulties in connection with the Brunner bore hole. Yesterday while drawing, a portion of the rods etc., were left behind, an 3 no work can be gone on with to-day until the severed parts are recovered. It is to be hoped that all will be clear before tomorrow, when work will be resumed. The bore is now down 507 feet and is in sandstone.

Mr James Newton has purchased that old established drapery business at Taylorville, lately carried on by Mr McOormack and as he intends to make big reductions in the present stock in order to make room for new goods, shortly to arrive, we have no doubt he will secure a share of public support. We are authorised to contradict the statement published that the Govornment contemplate bringing into operation at an early date the export duty on timber. Ministers wish it to be known they have no such intention. When the telegram passed through our hands yesterday we thought it peculiar that such a course should have been decided on seeing that the Federal Government had taken the duty of white pine. The Harbor Board are experiencing no end of trouble with their tug at present, through minor break-downs. This morning she had another "blow-out." Temporary repairs are being accomplished, but we cannot place much reliance upon the stability of the machinery which is getting pretty well worn out. The new maohinery is expected to arrive here in May and will be immediately put into position, so that by Juno Greymouth should be possessed of one of the handiest and best tugs in the Colony.

A misprint occurred in a rather important cablegram in our yesterday's issue. In the following message, "The Prince of Wales, in a speech at Guildhall, said he had an enthusiastic response throughout the Empire. The Agents General are hopeful that good results will follow his advice to England to 'wake up.' " the words "wake up" wore printed "make peace." The misprint made it appear that Britain's Prince was eager to patch up a peace with the Boers at any price. The real telegram was, of course, a hope that England would wake up to the importance of her colonies.

The local knight of hammer at Rcefton, Mr T. Hubert Lee, has received instructions from Mr Lyncb, of Crui-hington, to sell the wholo of his valuable freehold farm of 18 acres, with a run attached, capable of carrying yearly 300 sheep, together with substantial five-roomed cottage and outbuildings, also 40 breeding ewes, with lambs, I'2 fat sheep, spring cart and harness, plough, arrows, and farming'implements, butcher's and carpenter's tools and a quantity of household furniture. For full particulars we refer our readers to our advirtising columns. A further instalment of 14 new books have been added to the Library shelves, these include the htest works of Kipling, (Kim) Buller, Jacobs, Mary A. Dickens, Rosa Carey, Gunter, Conrad, Le Quex, Pemberton and others, including Captain Cairne's book on "Earl Roberts in Peace and War." The total new books added to the Library during the past three months total to date 66 volumns. A proof in itself that the Library Committee are doing their best to cater for the readers of this town, and we hope that their efforts will be rewarded by an increase in the number of subscribers.

As Christmas draws near, it brings with it extra work in the way of spring cleaning and cooking, and anything that lessons the amount of labour in or out of the kitchin is considered a boon. So that to this end Wm Holder and Son have again imported from the well known firm of Swallow and Ariell a plentiful supply of plum puddings which are packed in a very convenient size, and are pronounced better than the home made articles. The mince meat put up by this firm needs no commendation as the quality commends itself, as do the Conterbury cakes put in nicely decorated tins- Amongst other lines imported for their Xmas trade Wm. Holder and Son have landed what is considered to be the finest selection of dinner sets, tea sets, toilet sets, and tea pots. On Saturday night their shop was thronged till the time of closing by purchasers and visitors inspecting the display, and as all orders have personal supervision the public can rely on getting what they want, how they want it, and when they want it. Mr J. N. Israel, at present AuditorGeneral of Tasmania, and brother of Mr E. A. Isreal, of the Napier Post Office has been appointed the first Auditor* General of the Commonwealth at a salary of £IOOO per annum.

The destruction of blackberry and briar bushes is to be enforced by the Agricultural Department, which has instructed its inspectors to prosecute owners who neglect to clear their lands of these pests. The following is a copy of the message sent by the Premier to Captain Scott, Of the Discovery:—" I tender you, your officers, and crew a hearty welcome to the colony, and have to express my regret that I am not present in person to to meet you. STour efforts in the promotion of science are in the best interests of the world at large, and deserve the successs which I sincerely hope will crown your efforts. New Zealand will not be behind band in assisting an enterprise which I am satisfied is in good hands, and what lies in our power to do to help will be cheerfully done. I hope later on to have the pleasuro of meeting you and your officers personally."

The Premier was very "rough" on "the two defeated candidates for Parliament" during the cours9 of his speech at Orepuki on Monday evening. He had been amused at reading it the Otago Daily Time 3," he said, an interview that took place with his colleague in respect to the railways and matters relating to the carriage of stock. They had, of course, a complaint to make until asked for details. The very thing they were asking had been the rule and regulation observed by tbo Railway Department for the last two years. When deputations came to a Minister so ill-prepared, one was apt to ask why do they do those things. The two gentlemen who had so much to say were two defeated candidates at the last general election. Did it not look as if they were using this new born organisation for political purposes. It might be of service if kept outside political matters and confined purely to the advancement of agriculture. Doubt was cast on the whole thing when they found these ex-candidates for Parliament coming before Ministers with complaints that never existed in the slightest. Ministers looked on and they smiled. They saw it was only part of the game, such as, if the positions were reversed, they might do, but he did not think so.

We find there is a rumour current that the Government has come to terms with the Manawatu Eailway Company in regard to the acquisition of the company's line. As a matter of fact, preliminary to any dealing with the property be a resolution passed in general meeting of the shareholders of the company authorising the sale, and such resolution must, by terms of the Purchase Empowering Act, be passed by a majority of the shareholders present or voting by proxy, and representing not less than one-half the shares of the company. Obviously, no with regard to sale to the Government can b 3 transacted until such a meeting has been held. Further, wc learn on enquiry that the position seems to remain unaltered since the rising of Parliament. It may be assumed that the local directors and shareholders are awaiting advices from London in order to learn the attitude of the English shareholders towards the proposals of the Government. —Post. The following additional regulation for examination of masters and mates has been made by the Marine Department; —Whenever the holder of a certificate of competency fails to pass any of the three sight tests, there is reason to believe that he is from incompetency unfit- to discharge his duties, and in the public interest the Minister having charge of the Marine Department may cause an investigation to be instituted before a Court having jurisdiction to cancel or suspend such certificate ; but, in the alternative, the Minister may accept the voluntary surrender of the certificate until such time as the applicant succeeds in passing the test in which he failed.

The Public Health Department has imported a couple of the Tallerman apparatus for the treatment of rheumatism, sciatica, and kindred complaints. One is to be sent to the Sanatorium at Hanmer Springs, and the other to Eotorua. The treatment consists of the application of hot air, from which the moisture has been drawn off, to the affected parts.

The superior qualities of the Ceylon Teas, are rapidly supplanting the inferior Chinese products 'n vll the markets of western civilization. The teas grown in the virgin lands of the Singalesc, 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 cvlvation 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 Harley 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 chests, and 51b Saekages. If a trial is made of the aosk tea, no other will again be used and knowing that ''once a customer a customor for over." Messrs Harley and Co, arc 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 it. —Advt-

Siberia has long been sending butter to England, but the opening of the TransSiberia Railway has made it a far more formidable competitor than it formerly was. Last year the imports of Siberia butter into Great "Britain were valued at £1,400,000, and this year it is estimated that they will reach the value of £2,500,000. The supply of butter which Siberia can furnish is said to be practically unlimited. It is al-o expected, says the "Daily News," that Siberia will shortly flood the English market with poultry, game and meat.

The Secretary to the Treasury has informed the Westport Borough Council that until plans of the proposed abattoirs and site have been approved by the Minister, and all the required steps have been duly taken, no advance on the loan of JE6671 can be made. The Council have consequently decided to despatch their Engineer to other towns to inspect abattoirs, etc., to enable hjm to prepare the best plans.

On Sunday evening a party journeyed : from Ahaura to Totara Flat to give a sacred concert at that township. The programme, with some slight alterations, was the same as that presented at Ahaura a fortnight ago. The anthems all went With a swing—the singing being tuneful and crisp, The solos were all of a high class, but Mr Peter Ourrie's singing of "Eternal Uest" and later on of "Hosanna in Excelsis" was superbi Mrs Ormsby sang "Queen of Angels" and "He was despised'' in her usual finished style. At the close of the concert Mr Tregonning, who was suffering from a very bad cold, thanked the audience for their attendance. Mr and Mrs Baybutt entertained the visitors in their customary kindly manner, before they set off home from Ahaura. Seven hundred pounds fcr a lamb «eems a stiff price, bitt that, according to the Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail, is the amount which One has cost an inhabitant of a little village in the department of Lozere. Two neighbouring farmers were sworn enemies* and three years ago a lamb strayed from her owner's pastures into the property ing. Instead of sending the animal back, the neighbour kept it, and branded it with his initials. A law suit was commenced, and after three judgements in favour of the owner, the Court of Cassation has just delivered a fourth, confirming the verdict of the lower courts. Ike loser will therefore after restoring the property to his neighbour and pay the bill of costs, amounting to nearly JE7OO. While the case was pending the lamb became a mother, and gave birth to another lamb, and the cost for their maintenance for the period during which their ownership was in dispute amounts to £7O. During the Franco-German war 23.500 French soldiers died of small pox; while the Germans, who han been all vaccinated, lost only 263. For ladie3 ties, fichus, collarettes, belts, and every description of ladies neck and body decoration, no drapery warehouse in Westland can approach the infinite Variety and chaste styles of T. W. Tymons and Co.'s latest importations. In the firm's underskirt division, a tireless endeavour is made to obtain the very latest style of garments, hence the department has secured the complete confidence and popularity of the ladies of Westland. T. W. Tymons and Co.'s "huge purchases" and "colossal sales'' are household words. In no other way of business could the firm afford to sell their goods at such low prices. The magnitude of their trade is the cause, secret, and oorollary of their success.—A dvt"

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 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 complex diseases that baffle their curative skill. Therefore be wise in time, eat only K Jam and avoid these dangers. Absoluto purity guaranteed—Advt.