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Grey River Argus, Volume III, Issue 189, 30 March 1867, Page 2

We again remiisd our readers that this is the last day for the registration of claims to vote. We would strongly urge all avlio possess the proper qualification to avail themselves of the privilege of exercising the franchise. Proper forms of claims to vcte can be procured ab this office. We understctud that the Groymouth members of the Westland Commission, Messrs Kilgour and Whall, leave toAvn to-moriw to commence their duties. The steamer Brucs avo believe starts on Sunday to convey his Honor and the members of the Commission on a tour down south. The traffic returns of the Greymouth and Saltwater Creek Tramway Company for the Aveek ending the 29th March show that the total receipts amounted to LIOO 18s, of which sum LB6 lCs Cd Avas for passengers, and Ll4 Is Gel for goods. We may remind the public that the Company have reduced the rates of carriage for goods to the Saltwater to 25s per ton. We notice that a. Post Office Savings Bank 1 Avill be opened at the Greymouth PostOih'ce on Monday, the Ist April. It is announced that Air Ten sf eld will dispose of a series of oil paintings of local views on Monday, by means of an Art Unicm. The drawing for the prizes Avill take place at the Albion Hotel, at 1 o'clock. By the Rangitotp Aye are placed iv possession of iiles of Provincial papers ami our Dunedin correspondence. This hoavs has liOAveA r cr been anticipated by the Overland Mail. ' We are glad to notice that in spite of the recent reduction in the prices, the butchers are able to make a first-rate show of meat. We were particularly struck last night Avith tho display of moat at Messrs Woolfe, Alaco, and Co.'s London Butchery, which comprised beef, mutton, pork, and veal of the finest quality. Tho gentlemen amateurs Avho gave such a successful performance a Aveek or two a<n> intend reappearing at tho Union Theatre shortly. We understand they arc rehearsing Macbeth. There was a capital liouso last nights at the Union Theatre 011 the occasion of Mr Bartlett's benefit. Bulwer's celebrated drama "The Lady of Lyons " was performed, Mr'Bartletfc play, ing Claud Alelnotte, and Miss' Rosa Cooper Pauline. Air Lionel Harding appeared as BeauEcaut, and Mr O'Brien ancl -Miss Kate Grant personated M. and Madame Deschappelles. We must confess avc were disappointed' in Mr ..Bartlett's Claude Alelnotte ; there was /i great want', of tliat rctisied ., .expression -,- of . natural seiibij gßte^fl^|hQ^uscharac#^ji[

enunciation was clear, and his dress and ! were appropriate, but he lacked j soul. Indeed, Aye should say that this is certainly not a character adapted to Mr Bar tlett's style of acting. Ontlie other hand, Miss Coopev'sPaiiline left little to bo desired. The character is in itself well suited to her, and she acquitted herself in a highly creditable manner. The other characters Avere Avell sustained. We regret to have to announce that another fatal accident has occurred at Duffer's on Tuesday last. A miner known as "Jos " Avas working in a drive, when some of the cap pieces gave way, and he was shut in by a fall of earth. His mates ran to his assistance, and were engaged in getting the earth, away from around him when he called out fop them to save themselves, and they had barely escaped before a large portion of the drive fell in, ancl completely buried the poor fellow, ancl would, have also done the same to his mates had they not been warned in time. As soon as possible, the man Aras extricated, but he Avas quite dead. An inquest Avas held by Mr Warden Lightband on Thursday, when a verdict jii accordance \uth the circumstances was returned. We call the attention of our readers in the Nelson Province to the notice in another column, to the effect that the nomination for the return of t\vo members for the electoral district of Grey, in the Province of Nelson, "will take placu at the Court House, Cobclen, on Wednesday, the 17th April, and that the poll, if necessary, will be taken on the 24th May. The following are the polling places : — the Court House, Cobclen; the Court House, Brighton ; the Police Camp, Ahaura ; the Court House, Charleston. We are informed that a memorial is being prepared for signature by the minors on the Grey Gold Fields, praying the Canterbury Governnient to make good the Arnold track and expend the money A r oted for it. We understand that the memorialists take the ■ground that, although the Arnold track is most used by the Nelson miners, it would if made good benefit a largo population which derives its supplies from Greymouth, and so feeds the trade and revenue of the Province of Canterbury. Two letters appear in another column, correcting our statement that at the recent election of a member of the ImprovementCommittee Mr Jas. Fisher constituted himself returning officer. It appears, hoAvcvcr, that the form of proposing and seconding him Avas gone through, and that the proceedings Avere considered'to be in due order. We have no reason to suppose that the fears pf Air Simmons, regarding Air Sampson not being alloAvecl to take his seat, have any foundation in fact. The other members -will probably be inclined to accept the return of the gentleman mentioned as symbolical of the desire of the residents in the Government Township to bury the feelings of animosity towards the Committee Avhiuh have lately been so rampant. Accordiug to late intelligence from the Haast River the ovei-laud journey from Otagn to Westland has been again successfully accomplished, as on the J.fsth instant a party of seven men, headed by Mr.Thompson, a Avell-known Otago run holder, arrived at Haast Toavii fiom the Dunstan. It appears from their statement that a pass leading down to the Wauaka country exists at the head of the Haast RiA'er, and beiii" fres of snow at this season of the year is comparatively easy to traverse. A Maori, named Jack, also arrived overland from Otago last week, but by a pass at the head of the Okuri River. Last Wednesday Mr Thompson and two of his companions loft on their return to Otago by the Avay they came. In our last issue Aye mentioned that it Avas understood that his Honor the ..Superintendent had promised to expend LSO in effecting certain improvements iv Tainui street, and that it was probable something would be done toAvards the formation of Mackay street. We find we were not quite correct as to his Honor's intentions, but av6" are glad to say they are more liberal than Aye supposed. His; Honor, Aye are assured, did not promise to give Lf>o for improvements in Tainui street, but promised to give LSOO towards making the back streets, that is to say G.resson and Arney streets. We believe the engineer's department is to be immediately instructed to make arrangements for the expenditure of this money in the most advantageous manner. , We understand that in a few clays the '"members of the Westland Commission Avill accompany his Honor the Superintendent on a \ T isit to the ports and rivers south of Hokitika, and that, on their return to Hokitika the deliberations of the Commission Avill at once commence. The members already appointed, are. Colonel Whyte (President), Messrs Barff, Hoos, Cassius, Ivilgour, and YiThaiL It is also probable that Air Savage Avill be added to the list, and one or tAvo more gentleinenju Hokitika. The Daily Times, of the 22nd instant, gives the folloAving summary of tho first day's racing of the Duneclin. meeting. There Avere four races upon the programme. The first, which, was the most open race of the day, Avas the Maiden- Plate, for Avhich eleven horses started. Little Lady hacl the call in the betting, and avom her backer's money in good style, although it is more than probable that Garryowen, against Avhich 10 to 1 could easily, have .boon,. obtained, Avould have (We in first, but for his carrying 101 b overweight. As it was, the result appeared very doubtful until near the winning post, when GarryoAveu, Avho had been leading for nearly the whole of the last mile, was compelled to content himself Avith third honors. Harold, which Avas the second favorite in the race a pos'tion Avhich he doubtless, obtained from his plucky running last year— was nowhere from the start. The second event was the Jockey Club Handicap, jfive horses running. Considerable iuterest;|was exhibited in this race, the result of whicl proved a surprise to most people. VirginiawPresto, Lady Ellen, Allander, and /TheJ^ller started, and the race \v^i^i^^J^^^» almost .1 certainty for 1 which,/

looked well, although he appeared in his preliminary canter to go stiff and "proppy," Avon a good mile and a half race in 2 minutes 51£ seconds. Virginia looked somewhat overdone, probably the result of overtraining but went well ; Presto also looked like Ayinning ; ancl Lady Ellen gained many friends Avhen she made her appearance. The third event, the Handicap Trotting Race, was booked to Ranger, avlio Avas backed to win against Major and Lady Syntax. The result of the race Avas also a disappointment to man}', Major winning easily in both heats. All the riders started in the saddle, although the option of harness was .given. Ranger started at scratch, Major at 50 yards, and Lady Syntax at 120 yards start. In the second heat, Ranger did not start, his friends not seeming pleased Avith the handicap. The last event was the Dunedin Cup, of 200 sovkf for Avliicli only three horses were entered and only two started. Knottingly had the call at almost any odds, and won' easily", Musician running well, and coming in a good second,'