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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 24 December 1901, Page 2

To-morrow being Christmas Day there will bo no issue of the Greymouth Stab, Work will b 0 suspended at the Brunner mine for nine days—Christmas holidays. The' Dispatch Foundry also close down this evening until January 6th.

The steamer Rimu left for Jackson’s Bay with 35 workmen, who during the summer months will be engaged in road making across the Southern Alps. The Bed Jacks dredge obtained 12ozs lOdwts of gold for 75 hours which is as much as expected. The machine was greatly hampered by flood and timber.

The return from A 1, Buller Junction and Grey Extended should be forthcoming this evening. All other dredges are already closed down for the holidays.

Competitors are reminded that entries for all events for the Hokitika Aquatic and Cycling Club’s Sports on 2nd January close with the (Secretary on Thursday next Boxing Day,

We are requested to state that there will be no collection made this year for the Hospital Patients’ Xmas Dinner but that all gifts sent to the institution will be thankfully received and acknowledged. The ladies’ bracelet, which has been procured for the Ladies Braclet Handicap, in connection with the Greymouth Trotting races has been obtained from Mr Gilbert, the well-known jeweller in Tainni street, and may be seen in his window. An invalid railway carriage, with all necessary conveniences, has just been built at the workshops at Newmarket (Auckland). In cases where a person is too seriously hurt to be' lifted from his stretcher, the panelling in the side can be swung open, and the stretcher and injured person lifted bodily into the car. If there is one shop more attractive than another it is Ring’s, the popular photographer. Sometimes the crowd is so great that it blocks up the path. There will be special attraction during the holidays, and Mr Ring has decided to keep open right through the holidays to enable the country people to come in and get their photos taken.

The town has put on its holiday garb The business places are decorated with their usual coverings of nekau palms and ferns, while the throng in the streets and the activity in the shops indicate a good time for business people. To-night the town will be thronged with residents and visitors in search of ’Xmas goods and presents. The Presbyterian Church will give a concert of sacred music on Christmas evening in the Church. The programme is an excellent one and cannot fail in drawing a full congregation. The programme will include anthems, selections from oratorios, and solos which will be interpreted by capable musicians. As will be seen by advertisement which appears elsewhere, Messrs H. C. Harley and Co have been instructed to hold a clearing sale of vehicles at an early date, on account of Messrs Bouse and Hurrell, the well known ooachbuilders of Wel< lington. The vehicles are now on view and full particulars may be obtained from the auctioneers.

A general meeting of shareholders of the Great Woodstock company was held in Dunedin on Friday evening 20th inst. It was resolved to extend the time for debentures until Tuesday 7th January. A meeting will be held the same day and failing the full amount of debentures £2OOO being applied for a resolution will be proposed to wind up the company, Mr Lutz, proprietor of the new and commodious Wharf Hotel, notifies in our columns that he has special brands of Speight’s and Mandl’s beer on tap. He has made every arrangement for-the convenience of his customers during the ensuing holiday and will be pleased to see and welcome all his friends and acquaintances,

Among other old and familiar faces who have come to pay us a visit wo notice Mr Labatt, who for years was connected with the Midland Kailway Department at Greymouth. Mr Labalt’s many friends will be glad to accord him a hearty welcome and note with pleasure that he looks the picture of health. He intends during his sojourn to pay a vist to the various dredges in work on the Coast. He is Secretary of the Greenstone ' Creek and speaks very hopefully of the future of the claim.

Great preparations are being made for the Christmas services and Concert in Trinity Church to morrow. The Church is being tastefully decorated. The services will include two celebrations of Holy Communion, one at 8 o'clock and the other at the close of the morning service. The 11 o'clock service will bo full choral, with appropriate psalms, hymns, canticles, and sermon. Miss Kettle is taking the solo “Prince of Peace.” In the evening the sacred concert will commence at 8 o'clock, and the programme which has been printed, is quite equal if not superior to that previous years. A recently returned Southland trooper mentions that sick or wounded Imperial and colonial troops preferred Dutch sisters to nurse them, despite the kindness and attention always bestowed by the British nurses. One of the most pathetic aspects of the v/ar, he remarked, was the tender care shown by young Boer women, who had lost a father, brother, or some relation in battle, for the British wounded.

Messrs Tymons and Co., the well* known drapers, have laid in v a specia stock of Christmas specialties, which are unique and unparalleled in their particular lines, and have determined to offer same for sale at a groat reduction in ordinary prices. They are enabled to do so all the more easily, owing to the manufacturer having agreed to bear half the loss. The public will thus have an opportunity of purchasing dress material and general drapery at a much lower cost than they have been in the habit of obtaining. The season in Greymoutb of Miss Jnnet Waldorf and her company to commence at the Opera House next Saturday evening will be under the immediate patronage of His Worship the Mayor (Andrew Matheson, Esq,) and all the leading citizens. The tour is under the patronage of Sir Joseph Ward, K.C.M.G.| and other leading people of the colony, who have been greatly impressed by the talent of the charming young visitor from the land of the “ Stars and Stripes.”

During the holidays, no doubt many of our visitors will take the opportunity while in town, of selecting a bicycle suitable to their requirements. Many people tell us a “Raleigh” is the best machine in the market, others say a “Bed Bird” stands our West Coast roads better than any other machine, but if our readers will only step along and interview the leading bicycle dealers in Messrs H. C. Harley and Co. We can assure them they will come away suited, and then enjoy a merry ‘Xmas and a happy New Year.

The two new submarine mining boats for New Zealand—the Jeauie Seddon and the Lady Roberts—arrived on Monday at Albany, in charge, respectively, of Captain Fraser, a Wellington boy, son of the Hon F. JI. Fraser, M. L. C., and of Captain G. Moorhouse, a Canterbury boy. ;'We are all delighted,” said the Premier in giving this information to the Canterbury Society in Wellington, ‘to know that we can trust the young generation of New Zealanders with such responsible duties”—a remark, says the “Post,” that elicted loud applause. The cost of the Napier Municipal Abattoirs will be £4,000.

A telegram from Auckland a few days ago stated that six natives had been deported from Fiji. The Napier Telegraph learns that their offence was a brutal assault upon a former Hawkes Bay settler, Mr Witherow, who is now a sugar planter at Eewp.

Miss Gosling, of Wellington Hospital, has been appointed matron of the Beef' ton Hospital. District Judge Kettle suggested in Masterton that the sitting of the District Court might be held in a marquee as there was no decent court room available.

In all there were about 40 applicants for enrolment iu the Eighth Contingent to be sent from Grey mouth and it was somewhat difficult where so many good men applied for ten places to make the selection. The final draft agreed upon yesterday was as follows:—!. Vocasich, John Morgan, James Humphries, Geo, M’Donald, Thos Chinn, Patrick Lally, W. D. Orombie, F, Brown, Peter Oonsidino, and Ohas Morvan.—Emergencies, Arthur E. Scott, Thos Smith, Arthur Franklin, John C. Kirk. These men will be taken in the order wanted if required. They will hold themselves in readiness to proceed by the Mapourika, so as to bo in Nelson not later than Sunday. What shall I buy for a Xmas present will be a question many people will ask themselves to-day. A glance in the shop window of Parkinson and Co. will decide the question, for there may bo seen perfumery to suit all tastes as well as a variety of dainty toilet articles that cannot be surpassed as a suitable Xmas box to a brother, sister, cousin or aunt.

Mr Lloyd’s jewellery establishment is the centre of attraction for those in search of articles such as are to be found in a first-class silversmith and jeweller’s premises. His stock is a remarkably choice and chaste one, the skill of the artist being shown to much advantage in the magnificent display in the new premises recently taken over by Mr Lloyd.

“ dtop smoking,” said the Premier(who was about to speak) to a highlyplaced military officer at a dinner in Wellington on Monday night. And the officer officer obeyed with the most com* mendable meekness. Rapid progress is being made with the work at the Bruce Woollen Mills. All the roofing iron has now been laid, and in a short.time the whole of the exterior work will be completed. Mr W. Hoisted, of Dunedin who is Secretary of the Ross Day Dawn, Aylmer Lead, Tucker Flat, and a number of other dredging companies, is now on theGoast, Mr F. H. Laba'tt (Greenstone Greek) is also at Eumara on that Coy’s business. They now have Maori policemen in some of the Wanganui River settlements. The Native Minister was reoeived a request that the officers may be provided with uniforms, Mr Carroll will consult the Commissioner of Police on the subject.

A large number of Maoris have asked the Native Minister that they be allowed to go to South Africa with the Eight Contingent, “ The British,” they virtually “say,” have made a mess of it, let us go and put things right.” The policy of iho Imperial authorities, however, is against the Maories taking part in the war, and the offers cannot be accepted. Mr L. D. Nathan, of Auckland, who bolds large interests in the Hot Lakes district, is introducing Japanese jmrikshas to Rotorua. He intends to try and induce the Maoris to work the vehicles. It will be interesting to ascertain whether natives will consider it beneath their dignity to engage in an occupation which large numbers of Japanese find so profitable during the tourist season in their own country. Among the small fruits which has not been many years before the public, but which deserves more attention than it has yet received (says the Auckland Herald), is one known as the Logan berry. This peculiar fruit is said to be a direct cross between the raspberry and lone of the varieties of blackberries. It fruits abundantly, and produces not only large sized .berries, but grows them in largo clusters, fbis new berry is pleasant to eat, and is said to make a very superior class of jam. A seizure of an alleged temperance beverage was made at Balclutha on Monday on the premises of a man named Henry Bose,. A sample of the liquor was taken from a refreshment booth at the show last week and analysed by Dr Black at the request of the inspector of police. The result, we are informed, showed the liquor to bo of similar potency to ordinary beer, and a prosecution for sly-grog selling will take place on January 15. According to a London paper, a movement is on foot to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria by the wearing a£ 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 question of the privilege of the Press cropped up in the District Court at Masterton the other day. Hr Hornsby was asked to give the name of the writer of a letter to his paper. This he declined to do, stating it was against the rules of journalism. His Honour asked if there was any specific privilege. Mr Pownail said be understood that the Supreme Court had held that a journalist could not be compelled to give the name of the writer of a letter, although he knew of no privilege. He would not press the matter.

The Tongan correspondent of the “Herald" states “We have had plenty of earthquake shocks, and, although nothing; to be compared with the seismic disturbances in New Zealand, yet two shocks on November 12th, at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., were sufficiently powerful and alarming to cause the natives to rush yelling from their houses, which they were afraid were about to collape. Beyond a few articles of crockery and glassware, which came to grief in some of the stores and European houses, no damage was done. Another very severe shock occurred on Tuesday morning last (December 3rd), at 2 a.m., which aroused most of the people."

During Xmas week the place to ) urchase the choiciest confectionery presents etc. is at Mrs Bennington’s, Tainui street. A splendid assortment of confectionery in all its branches has just been opened ap. Ginger and hop beer at 4/ per dozen Inspection invited. Advt. The superior qualities of the Ceylon Teas, are rapidly supplanting the inferior Chinese products in all tho markets of western civilization. The teas grown in the virgin lands of the Sinhalese, possesses greater strength, richer aroma, and an infinitely larger percentage or the Alkaloid 'Theme, (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 j&arleyHnd Co, tfce well-'., known auctioneers am) 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,—Advt-

Mr Adam Blair’s many friends who were severely exercised in mind yesterday over the somewhat meagre information received in regard to the accident which befel him yesterday, will be pleased to learn that the injuries are not so severe . as was at first supposed. He was brought down by special train yesterday afternoon, and at once taken to the Grey River Hospital where his injuries were attended to by Dr Morice.' These constitute a severe crushing and bruising of the leg, and although the patient is in considerable pain, no serious consequences are apprehended. This morning Mr Biair-is much better, and a few days will again see him about. We are hopeful that the genial Adam who dearly loves a bit of legitimate sport will be sufficiently recovered to enable him to be present at the forthcoming races, at which he is one of the best stewards.

The only members of the Government who wiil be in Wellington during the holidays will be the Premier and the Hon G. H. Mills.

A lamb with a wooden leg has been offered for sale in the Wisbeck Cattle Market. The little creature early in iife lost one of its hind legs and. the shepherd attached an artificial limb with which it was able to move about.

Mr Hartley, a wealthy Primitive Methodist, has donated £6OOO to the Wesleyan £1,000,000 fund in England.

A curious bit of in formation—that a pint measure would just hold £1 worth of pennies—was elicited ait the Liverpool licensing sessions.

H. M. S. Penguin is at present at work upon a survey of a portion, of the New Zealand coast north of Auckland, z Doctors rarely make fortunes in Ger* many, In Berlin there are 1747 doctors who earn less than £l5O a year. Only 250 make £4OO, and only 170 more than £SOO.

It is stated that some of the Austrian gumdiggers have been doing very well of late on the fields, and that their returns have been in every way satisfactory. ■

A start has been made with the building of the pontoons for Fedderson’s dredge near Lyell. The work is being done by day labour, under the supervision of Mr Thomas Freeman, who has lately built the pontoons for the Premier and Welcome dredges. Mr Billett has secured the contract for carting the hardwood from the railway station, Beefton, while Mr |De Fillippi supplies all the pther timber" experienced miners pronounce the Fedderson claim to be one of the best dredging properties on the Coast. The temperature of the colony to-day ranged from 54 degrees at Nuggets to Tiritire with 74. The temperature of Greymouth at 9am was 68 degrees, The tides continue good, " 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 Colonia, world, and at Messrs Buckley and Nunn’s and Boberts and Moffatt’s hugs establishments in Melbourne, and Horderns, and Palmer’s colossal fashionable Sydney warehouses, the. departments under her direction were the speoia 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 aa 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.