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Greymouth Evening Star, 19 January 1903, Page 2

Mr Richmond, dentist, is now connected with the Telephone Exchange, his number being 147. The Taylorville school re-opens on Wednesday. Parents and guardians are requested to note this. The Druid’s Cricket Club will meet the Eeefton Club on Victoria Park on Wednesday afternoon. Those wire require a toothsome breakfast and brain making food would do well to call at Petrie and Co’s store, as we notice they are advertising prime smoked fish for sale.

The Majeroni Dramatic Company which visited the Coast about a month ago will appear at the Opera House during the March race week, when all new dramas will be produced. The school was re-opened this morning at the usual hour, with an attendance of 415. Nineteen pupils were admitted. All the teachers were present with the exception of Mr Palmer, the recently appointed Assistant,

To-morrow at 1 p mat Preston Yards, Messrs Mark Sprot and Co will sell by public auction on account of Mr James Fitzgerald 200 three and four year steers and 100 yearling and 18 months old steers and heifers.

About 9 30 last night the Kumara fipe bell rang out its sharp alarm. The cause however, proved to be only a chimney in a cottage in Fifth Street. The fire was quickly extinguished, and but little damage done.

The Aylmer Lead Gold Dredging Company having decided to commence work as soon as possible advertise for the purchase of a dredge. For full particulars see advertisement appearing in another column.

The Greymouth Trotting Club ever to the fore, has issued a splendid programme for the March meeting, which appears on our fourth page. The stakes being large the entries, should be in excess of those received at the same meeting last year. Nominations close with [the Secretary on February 14th. Death has been very busy amongst us lately and to-day claimed another victim in the person of Leslie Parkinson, a bright and intelligent lad of about 12 summers. The boy was first attacked with measles but had a serious relapse, which terminated fatally this forenoon. Much sympathy is expressed with the parents who have had a great deal of troub'c lately, the father having only but recovered from a very serious illness. The friends of Mrs Thornton, who is well known and widely respected right throughout the dLtrici, will regret to hear that her youngest son, Thomas Francis, passed away on Saturday morning after a short illness. Everything was done to save the little fellows’s life, but without avail. The greatest sympathy is expressed for the mother and the family in their bereavement. The funeral will leave Nelson Creek to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock for the No Town cemetery, arriv-

ing there at 1 p.m. It is hardly nscesary for us to remind our readers of tlic debate on the manifesto issued by the licensed Victuallers Association on November 25th anent the result of carrying “No License,” which takes place at the Opera House this evening. Mr T. M. Smith will support and the Eev Trestrail oppose the statements contained in the manifesto. The gross proceeds are to be donated to the funds of the Grey Eiver Hospital. The annual school excursion takes place on Wednesday January 28th at Totara Fiat. As funds are required for prizes etc. the teachers from the State and Catholic schools will canvass the town, commencing to day. It is hoped that all will centribute generously towards the fund.

It is understood that the Pollard Opera Company, which has become so well known to New Zealond theatre-goers, is about to leave for South Africa on an extended tour. The members of the company, with one exception, signed their contracts last week. The one exception is Miss Connie Battle, who goe* to Sydney to get married. Kosie Tea is admitted to be one of the best samples of the “ cup that cheers ” in the market. In another column of this issue Messrs Secular and Co intimate that they purpose giving cash bonuses to consumers, £lO being given to the person who returns the largest number of Kosie Tea coupons, and lesser sums for second, third, and other places. We regret to announce the death of the wife cf Mr Eichard Collin®, of the Harbor staff, which took place yesterday afternoon. The deceased lady, who has been a long resident of the district, was well and widely respected, had been ailing for some months past. About a month ago along wieh her husband she proceeded to Wellington, where it was hoped the change of air would prove beneficial. Wellington medical men were consulted, and they advised that thers was but little hope, and urged her return home as soon as possible. She had only returned but a few days when the end came. Much sympathy is expressed for the husband and family in their sad berevement. Sergeant Folley and Mrs Folley left Rpefton on Saturday for Hokitika, where Sergeant Folley takes charge of the station, the position being a distinct advance in the service. Sergeant Folley was, says the Herald, entertained yesterday evening by a number of citizens at a meeting presided over by Mr Stevenson, County Chairman, who in proposing, the health of the gue A referred to the impartial manner in which their guest had discharged his official duties. The toast was warmly responded to, and Sergeant Follee returned thanks. The health of Mrs Folley and family was then drunk, and responded to by Sergeant Folley, who expressed in feeling words his apppreciation of the kindly feeling and good wishes which the people of Eeefton had always manifested towards his family and self. Shortly before 11 pm the meeting closed, according a ht arty farewell t the parting guet t.

At the weekly parade of the Reef ton Eifle Corporals, J. Craig and J£. Stringer, and Lancs-Corporal s Tudehope and P. Ceilings were appointed to the rank of Sergeant.

The management of the New Zealand Clothing Factory apologise to the multitude of customers who were unable to get

served last Saturday owing to the great crush, and with the view of giving all disappointed ones an opportunity of participating in their sale bargains new goods embracing manufacturer’s samples have beet, thrown out in all departments this‘Week.

The requisition to have Constable Donovan appointed to the charge of the Eeefton Police Station was forwarded to the Right Hon the Premier, who replied as follows “ Have sent on petition to

Minister of Justice for favourable consideration. I myself know Constable Donovan to be a competent officer without a blemish on his sheet, and entitled to

promotion, which I hope he may receive. —E. J. Seddon.” At a meeting o f the Committee of the Eeefton Jockey Club on Friday, the programme for the autumn meeting, to be held on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, was considered and adopted. The programme provides for six races on the first day and seven on the second, and the stake money offered totals £465, being £ls in excess of that offered at the last autumn meeting.

The remains of the late William Blanche were followed to their last resting place the Greymouth cemetery yesterday afternoon by a large number of his former friends and acquaintances, the deceased being held in very high esteem. The members of the Druids’ Lodge, of

which the late Mr Blanche was a member, also took part in the mournful procession. The service at the grave was read by the Rev. Mr Stewart, after]which the Druidic ritual ceremonies were performed.

A settler had his case considered by the Wellington Land Board last week. The New Zealand Times says that the chief ranger reported that the man in question had a constitutional aversion to work of all description, and, as a result of this, his section of land was in a neglected state. The full meed of his work on the section during the year 1902 was the setting in position of a dozen posts, intended to be part of a fence. These posts were not of sound woodland they were not firmly erected, but, at least, they were in position. It was figured out that at the present rate of progress, the fence would be completed on August 25th, 1966, The Board decided to accelerate matters by giving a livelier man a chance to rnn the section. In the Eeefton Warden’s Court on Friday various applications for mining privileges were unopposed and granted. The Warden declined to tecommend the grant of a coal lease to C, M‘Arthur, Mr Tennant reporting that it was undesirable at present to grant further coal leases. The application of J. G. Walsh for coal lease was forwarded to the Minister of Mines together with the Inspector’sreport, After argument, Mr North appearing for Mr James Hannigan, applicant, the Warden granted transfer of certificate of dam, head race, and claim from Mrs Hannigan, deceased. It was proved that the property did not exceed £ls in value, and as properly is exempted from probate duty up to £IOO, the Warden decided that the revenue did not suffer by such course.

The Eeefton Herald sayslt is with much regret that we announce the death, at the age of twenty-five years, of Peter Molloy, third son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Molloj. About two years ago deceased, who was em; loyed at the Globe mine, was attacked by influenza, and left Eeefton to try a change of climate. A few months later he was admitted to the Auckland Hospital, where he received temporary relief. He then came to Eeefton, arriving about sixteen months K ago, and he gradually became weaker until about two months ago he was forced to take to bed, and despite the most devoted attention he gradually faded aw ay. On Tuesday last he relapsed into unconsciousness and remained so until death supervened about four o’clock yesterday morning. The deceased was a great favorite with all who knew him, his bright and cheerful manner winning him friends everywhere, and during his long illness he bore his great sufferings uncomplainingly and with much fortitude. Much sympathy is felt for the parents acd family in their affliction. The half yearly meeting of the Reefton Druids was held at the Ledge room

i.st Faiday evening, there being a large attendance of brethren. The balance sheet showed the Lodge’s position to be sound, the funds showing a substantial increase over the previous term, and the membership largely extended. The installation ceremony was performed in a very able manner by Hist. Pres. Bro. A. Harris, assisted by P. A. Bro. S. Harvey, the following being the officers for the ensuing term A. D. Bro. Lloyd (reelected) ; Y. A. D. Bro. E. Stringer, Secretary, Bro. 0. Nevin; Treasurer, Bro. A Harris; A. D. B’s, Bros Khodes and Leitoh; Y. A. D. B’s, Bros. Brundall and O’Neil; I. G. Bro. Gately O. G, Bro. Chinn; Audtiors, Bros, Blaekmore and Carroll Dr. Scott was appointed Medical Officer. One member was initiated, and five propositions for membership were received.—lnangahua Herald. The Americans are about to make a bold attempt to capture a larger portion of the Australian trade, Tbe v White Star liner Oregon, 3235 tons register, which is being fitted up as a vast sample warehouse was to leave Seattle in November, and after visiting China, Japan, South Airies, and o 1 her countries, will reach Australia about the end of February. Each firm displaying samples pays £4OO for a certain space on the lower acck, and it is anticipated that most of the leading American industries will be represented. Advance agents have been appo'nted at the various ports of call, and arrangements made for booking orders and supplying samples to likely customers. The vessel will anchor , in each port visited, communication with the shore being maintained by means .of--tteam launches. It is believed that the profits of the expedition will ensure a handsome dividend to its promoters.

We are giving exceptional value in boys ■fend mens clothing. We have a large stock and must reduce before stocktaking. W. McKay «nd Son.— Advt. Childrens’ Dresses—Special purchases in silk and cashmere dresses at less than half the manufacturer,s cost. Lovely goods they are, trimmed with lace and insertion. We will give you the benefit of the purchase. Come and secure one at W. McKay and Son - — Advt. St. George Jams:—Once used, always used. -Advt. St. George Jams—Ask for, and e that you got them.— Advt Some of the highest bvmg medical authorities attribute the great growth of physical and mental disease which has characterised the last few decades, to the universality of adulteration. 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 1 diseases that baffle their curative still. Therefore be wise in time, eat only Jam and avoid these dangers. Absolute puntj guaraiiteed—ADVT. '