Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1901. AN EIGHTH CONTINGENT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 December 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1901. AN EIGHTH CONTINGENT.

The necessity for sending an Eighth Contingent to South Africa is occupying a good deal of attention at present. As far as can be learned New Zealand is in favour of sending additional men in order to aid in bringing to an end a struggle that has now degenerated into little better than mere brigandage. There are several reasons why this colony should send yet another contingent. One is to show to European nations that the first aid was not a mere flash-in-the-pan, but a fixed determination to stand by the Empire on all occasions and under all circumstances. The sneer of the German press need not be taken much notice of. It dare not criticise German affairs too keenly, and hence it must find some safety valve for the escape of spleen. Lie Temps strikes hard when it accuses German newspapers of supporting German treatment of the Poles while denouncing the much milder cuutrol of the Boers by Britain. But apart from any desire to show to Europe that the colonies are one with the Motherland in her struggles, there is the fact that they have taken a no insignificant part in the South African war, and having put their hands to the plough there can be no turning back. For a warfare, such as that now being carried on, the colonials are, from their mode of life, peculiarly fitted to take a serviceable part. The addition of a few thousands of such men—good horsemen and keen spots —would tend more to terminate the struggle than, possibly, four times the number of British foot soldiers, who could not pursue the " tricky and ever vanishing Boer" with the same rapidity and constancy as the colonial, who has spent his life time in the saddle and is accustomed to galloping over rough ground. A speedy termination is necessary, the colonials could materially aid in the accomplishment of this, and we, therefore, think it is the duty of New Zealand to give such aid. We are satisfied that Mr Seddon's individual opinion is in favor, and we trust he will receive such general support all round as will warrant him in making an immediate offer to the Imperial Government of 500 men.

Visitors to town will do well to visit and inspect Mr Dixon's exquisite stock of Christmas goods, at his new store in Tainui Street. His stock is one of the best ever exposed for sale on the West Coast,

The temperature of the colony to-day ranged from Russell with 69 degrees, to Inveroargill with 50 degrees. The West Coast stations are given as Westport 67, Gr9ymouth 61, Hokitika 59, and Bealey 54.

As an indication of the large number of colonials going home to witness the Coronation, Messrs Nancarrow and Co, agents for tlie New Zealand Shipping Co L td, advise that nearly all saloon berths have been booked in the "Ruapehu" leaving Wellington early in March. Booking so far in advance speaks volumes for the popularity of tin's line. The Euapehu we may mention, is a new twin screw steamer, constructed and furnished in a most superb manner. Taste in choosing is necessary in selecting articles for a fancy goods trade. That taste the writer claims having. The result, this year, is one of the best stocks ever shown in Greymouth. In articles for the bairns, in presents fo • adults, at a moderate price, in articles of utility and for decorative purposes Urquhart's Novelties Depot stands preeminent. Stocks are large and value good.—Advt. Mr Lloyd, having now got the whole of his magnificent stock of jawellery, silver ware, and everything to be found in a first-class jeweller's establishment in its place in his new shop cut he Quay, nvit3S an inspection. No one need go away disappointed, for he is pretty certain to find'the article he is in search of there.

We are very pleased to welcome Mr G. W. Moss who arrived by the Mapourika this morning, to spend a few weeks amongst his friends on the Wes; Coast. He by Mrs Moss. Both are looking well, and their many friends will be pleased to see ttem back.

Mr H. Matson and Co. the well-known Cliristcliurcli merchants wire us to-day that Captain Hugh M'Lcan's wool has again topped the market. This makes the third time in succesion. We are sure Captain M'Lean's Greymouth friends—and they are legion—will be pleased to learn of his success in the pastoral line.

In another column will be found a Xmas announcement from M. Noonan, Wholesale and Ketail Grocer, Tainui street. He brings before the public the fact that he has imported, for the festive season, all the delacicies appertaining to the grocery business. A glance at the advertisement over the leader will at once convince the most sceptic that the collection is most varied, and for quality —we speak from the excellent article kept all round in this store—cannot be surpassed. An abundant supply of fresh vegetables is landed by every steamer. The crockery and glassware, of which a magnificent variety is kept, is really a first-class collection, and for splendour cannot be beaten.

Two Christcburch men are applying for a patent for an "emergency tube" for b'cycles—an inner tube lying empty between the inflated tube and rim, ready to be brought into use when required by the failure of the inflated tube. In a letter to the Auckland Herald Mr Meredith, the member for Ashley, says : I once had a confidence in the broadshouldered democratic leader of the Liberal party; that confidence has been going bit by bit until there is not much left.

Week by week the depression in th? cargo traffic between New Zealand and New South Wales continues, says the Wellington Post. On Saturday the Monowai sailed for Sydney with fifty-five tons of general cargo from the South Island, fifteen tons from Wellington) and fifteen tons from the West Coast—a total of. eighty-five tons. The steamer has b vacancy in her holns for 1915 tons. According to a London paper, a movement is on foot to commemorate the adversary of the death of Queen Victoria by the wearing of violets. • No doubt "Violet Day" would, adds the paper, become an even more important institution than Primrose Day, as the idea is certain to be universally adopted, and thus another simple flower be made to yield extra work and profit to market growers, fruiterers, and florists. The showrooms and ladies' departments of Messrs Tymons and Co.'s drapery establishment, have been placed under the immediate personal charge of Miss McWilliams, who has oome from Australia under special engagement to the firm. Miss McWilliams has a professional status unsurpassed in the Colonial world, and at Messrs Buckley and Nunn's and Roberts and Moffatt's huge establishments in Melbourne, and Horderns, and Palmer's colossal fashionable Sydney warehouses, the departments under her direction were the special and most attractive features. At Messrs Tymons and Co.'s warehouse tho latest, best and most fashionable styles can therefore be relied upon, and all information concerning the perfection of dress and personal decoration will be cheerfully given.—Advt. A youth named Stanley Edwards was brought before the Wellington Stipendiary Magistrate, a few days ago, on a charge of being an idle and disorderly person. Edwards was found by the police wandering about tho streets with no covering for his feet, wet through and starving. All he had had to cat of late was a pie bought for him by a policeman at a street stall. The Magistrate remanded the case for a week, so that inquiries could be made as to finding employment for the lad. A New York dentist has completed the filling of 11 teeth of Anna, a £BOO saddle mare, belongiig to Mrs Jefferson Selinman, a society woman. The horse was treated just like a human being, the nerves being deadened with cocaine. Gold was used for the teeth that show, and silver for the others. The horse could not eat before the operation but now tackles its oats with relish. We have received from Messrs Nancarrow ard Co the local honorary Secretaries, tho London Art Union's circular, dealing with the work to be presented :o to subscribers next year. "Tho last voyage of England's greatest Quean" forms tho subject of the plate which has been executed with great skill by Mr. W. L. Wyllie A.RA. We believe that this work will bo welcomed by subscribers, both as a worthy memorial of the late beloved Queen, and also as a faithful historical record of the great naval pageant of tho Ist of February last, the most truly national and impressive of all ceremonies which surrounded tho last progress of the Sovereign of the Sea. Of the intrinsic merit of the work, Mr Wyllio's distinguished reputttion will be sufficient assurance, and the fact that ho was present on the flagship Majestic during the whole of tho proceedings, and that he was enabled to make many careful studies of tho ceremony and tho surrounding*, is a guarantee of the absolute accuracy of every detail of tne picture. Tho title, "Victoria Victrir," suggests the greatest achievement of the late revered Queen—the conquest of her people's hearts —never more strikingly shewn than on the £>ccasion of that solemn, yet triumphal progress. Every subscriber of one guinea will be entitled to an etching of the above work, with a further chance of another prize at tho annual drawing. Messrs Nancarrow and Co have a specimen proof on view, which anyone interested may see and obtain any further information deeired.

Those persons who were pumping at the Sash and door factory fire will be paid on application at the Borough Council offices between 7 and 7 30 o'clock this evening, Messrs Moss and Co will submit to public auction to-morrow afternoon at the Albion Hotel, the rights of the forthcoming racing and trotting meetings. In both cases tho horses are more numerous and of a better class than for years past, while the attendance is likely to be larger than any previous occasion. We therefore expect to see tho booths this year bring record prices, for they are certainly well worth it.

In the case of Avnott and Seabrook v. C. Smith, a claim for £45 odd heard in Court the other day in which a verdict for the defendant was given, the report being meagre conveyed an imperfect impression. The contract was 12 weeks over time for completion; but the architect allowed six weeks and only penalised for half the time. The claim for £4 odd for extras was disallowed, the magistrate holding that the charge was not an extra but part of the original contract. The defendant had proffered £22 in payment, which plaintiff had been refused, but amount he was still willing to pay although the magistrate doubted if he was liable, and in order to allow it to be paid the Magistrate altered the summons. The payrneut was therefore in full, less amount of penalties for six weeks beyond contract time, over and above extra time allowed by architect. A witness at the Supreme Court, at Auckland, said in evidence that in Waihi it was not considered to be stealing to take firewood that was another man's property, but it was considered to be " jumped." The smile that appeared on the faces of the witnesses from Waihi, sitting in Court, testified in a degree to the truth of the statement.

Tlie superior qualities of the Ceylon Teas, are rapidly supplanting the inferior Chinese products 'n vU the markets of western civilization. The teas grown in the virgin lands of the Sinhalese, 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 packages. 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 it.—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 complex diseases that baffle their curative skill. Therefore be wise in time, eat only K Jam and avoid these dangers. Absolute purity guaranteed —Advt.