Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1901. AN EIGHTH CONTINGENT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 16 December 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1901. AN EIGHTH CONTINGENT.

It is quite in keeping with the opinion expressed by us that Government should decide to send a further contingent—and this time 1,000 men—to aid in bringing the South African war to a termination. Whether the war has been well conducted or otherwise in the past is now immaterial; it is sufficient that the Empire has called for further aid to warrant this colony in responding to Britain’s call; and truly a thousand men from a colony possessing but 800,000 inhabitants is a noble response and a fitting rejoinder to European sneers. That no time is to be lost in sending the men is evident from the following telegram received this morning by Major Wolfe who is now at Greymouth “ Major Wolfe—lnstructions by wire from Commandant are that you had better return to Nelson at once. They are posting us full instructions re the Eight Contingent—S. Trask, Lieutenant, Nelson.” This indicatoshaste, while the opinion of the Premier may be guaged by the following message ;—“ A. R. Guinness, M.H.R., Grey.—Owing to communication received, Ministers had practically settled the subject as to being supported by members to send another contingent, and I was agreeably surprised on receiving your telegram, in which you had so admirably guaged the position. You will be pleased to learn that so far, with three exceptions, all the replies from members of Parliament have been favorable, Hope yourself and Mrs Guinness are well. Kind regards. li. J. Seddon.” The opinion of the people of New Zealand may be learned by the following Press message just to hand : “ Only three of the replies received by the Premier from members of Parliament respecting the despatch of an eighth contingent are unfavorable. Captain Drury, of the Seventh Contingent, who was invalided from South Africa with a severe bullet wound in the leg, is now in Wellington, and is anxious to go to the front; but a surgical report is unfavorable, and he may receive a position on the Defence staff here.” The rally round the Old Flag will not be without its effect. Again Britain and her colonies will stand before the eyes of Europe as united in a solid bond, that tells of a strength that few Powers will care to meddle with. The war in Africa, let us hope, will not be much longer protracted.

In ibis issue a notice in connection with tbe Hokitika Aquatic and Cycling Club’s New Tear Sports appears. There are some seventeen events including wood chopping, sawing, flat races, cycling, etc. The prize money to be distributed totals the handsome sum of £65, and everything points ro one of the most successful meetings of the Club’s career. Although entries do no close until 26th December, the secretary informs us that he has already received numerous nominations. Efficient train services have been arranged for the day of the sports, to suit the convenience of the Groymouth public, and notice of which will appear in a future issue.

Mr Griffiths, the popular landlord of the Club Hotel, notifies that he has made all necessary arrangements for the reception of boarders and customers during the forthcoming holidays. The establishment over which he presides is one of the newest and best conducted in town, and customers can rely upon comfort and civility being extended to them during their stay in town. The County Council are calling tenders for the supply and delivery of silver pine timber for the Grcenstoue-Black-water bridge on the Marsden-Kumara road. Tenders are also wanted for the construction of culverts on the main Grey Valley road between Twelve Milo and Deadman’s Creek. For full particulars we refer our readers to the advertisement appearing in another column. The Railway Department announce in another column that excursion tickets at the rate of twopence per mile first class, and one penny second class, will be issued on the Westland section from the 18th of December to January 4th inclusive. Our telegrams to-day inform us that Mr H. L. Doogan has successfully negotiated the final examination for a solicitor, and will bo admitted forthwith. Along with Mr Doogan’s friends—who are legion—we congratulate the successful entrance into the legal profession, and prophesy a successful career for him. He possesses ability, perseverance and integrity—three essential qualities to success in the profession. By reference to the advertisement of the Grey Valley Sports Meeting, it will be seen that in No 7 sawing competition, the first prize has been raised to £4, and the second £l. In No 9, Maiden Chop, an alteration has also bean made, the first prize now being £4, and the second £1 wiih no third. A large number of competitors are practising hard, so that given fine weather the sports should prove a great success. Messrs McKay and Son have an inset in to-night’s issue announcing that they have just opened up [for the Christmas and New Year a large quantity of drapery clothing, etc., which for price and quality are unsurpassed on the Coast, Their pass shipments are a guarantee of quality and price.

In reply to a telegram from Mr Guinness, the Premier has wired that the Tutanetai is delayed in order to take the Governor from Dunedin. The Government steamer will arrive here early in January to take the Jackson’s Bay men down to the Bay where they will be engaged during the summer in road formation.

Mr W. Hanvers, advance agent for the Frank Clark’s Muldoon’s Picnic Company arrived in town to-day to make necessary arrangements for the opening of the company during the holidays. The combination is a strong and popular one. A promising seam of coal has (says the Wellington Post) been struck in the vicinity of Pieton by the Waitohi Coal Prospecting Association, and hopes of developing a profitable mine are being entertained by the members of that combination. The discovery was made at a depth of 75ft and the seam has been opened up 2ift. The coal as yet taken out is somewhat slaty, but as it was taken from the edge of the seam this condition is only what might bo expected. It is highly gaseous, and what has been tested by fire gave satisfactory results. As the seam deepens, it is reported, the quality of the mineral improves; and there is every indication of a plenteous supply. The shaft is within a few yards of the seashore.

An interesting table which has been published by the Home Office is summarised by the “Coal Merchant,” showing the average price of coal put on at the pit’s mouth and in the London market; also its value at the principal shipping ports of the United Kingdom, for each year from 1873 to 1900. Last year the average price at the pit’s mouth in England was 10s 6d ; in Wales 12s 6d; and in Scotland 10s 101. The mean value for the whole country, therefore, was 11s Id, as against 22s 9d in the London market.

Mr Buchanan, ex M.H.R., says that the prospects for the present season are the worst he has seen in the Wairarapa for the past twenty-eight years. A concert party of Christchurch musicians under Mr Alex Millar will bo on the West Coast during the Christmas holidays, and will give concerts in various tewns of Westland.

An Auckland Press telegram states that during the four weeks ending November 29th the Waitekauri Gold Mining Company treated 2,045 tons of ore fir bullion valued at j£0,566.

The Mangataro estate, Hawke’s Bay. will be opened by the Government foi selection about the middle of January.

A telegram from Auckland states that the body of a man has been discovered on the Waiheke Island, and is supposed to be that of the mate of the Royal Tar, wrecked recently. An amusing incident occurred at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Show, when the Government bull, sent for exhibition only, was judged by mistake, the animal being badly beaten by the local stock.

The fee for inspecting the wonders at Waiotapu, Hot Lakes district, has been reduced to balf-a-crown. The late native chief Aporo Apiata kept it up to 4s, but immediately on his death the other day his people reduced it, and simultaneously with the order telephoned into Rotorua for a coffin they sent a message saying that the tariff was down to half acrown.

The superior qualities of the Ceylon Teas, are rapidly supplanting the inferior Chinese products in all 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 cultivation 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 chest'-’, and 5Jb 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. — Adyt-

At their rooms, to-morrow afternoon; Messrs Eassou and Co commence _ tlieir clearing auction sale of stock prior to moving into their new As everything has to he sold, this is an oppartunity that seldom occurs to secure bargains. Mr J. Allen, S.M, and Warden for Marlborough, who is retiring on pension, has been in the service of the colony for 40 years. 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 come 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 Moffati’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 the 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. 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 re-, sponsible 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.