The Kumara Times. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1877.

Kumara Times, Issue 243, 16 July 1877, Page 2

The Kumara Times. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1877.

We regret to learn of another <feath in the district. A miner named Peter Welch died last night, it is supposed, from cramp in the stomach. As no medical man saw him before death, there will probably be an inquest. |||

Since our last issue the fire bihigjao'e have been called upon twice to give their services in the extinguishing of fires. Yesterday morning, a little after, seven o'clock, the chimney of the Bank, of New South Wales caught fire. All danger was speedily removed by the prompt action of neighbours and members of the brigade under Capt. King, whose uniform was a conspicuous object in the crowd.—This morning a chimney at Spindeler's took fire, but as in the former instance the flames were quickly extinguished. Kumara not being a municipality, the police here cannot treat the owners of chimneys—which are thus suffered to become foul—as they can in boroughs. At Hokitika, we believe the penalty for allowing your chimney to catch fire is forty shillings. There is a " chimney sweep" here, possessing a '• first-class chimney sweeping machine," so that householders can easily insure the safety of their flujjs. It has been stated as a reason for'ttot employing Mr. Berry, that his hours are t'io early for some. We would suggest that lie-a-beds might make.an exception in his favor, once in a way, rather than endanger the safety of the township.

The hospital sub-committee hold their first meeting this evening, at the Brian Boru Hotel, at seven o'clock.

The Theatre Royal was largely patronised on Saturday night, when the novelty of a "gift distribution " was introduced, Some forty presents of more or less value were gained by the fortunate possessors of lucky numbers. One individual carried off a six-holed cruet-stand, another a butter-dish. The distribution was preceded by a concert and dramatic entertainment. In these the fine voice of Mr. Stewart was heard to advantage, in such songs as the " Sexton " and the " Bellringer" Mr. Jolly was irresistibly funny in " The Major," &c;, Mr Muirhead. was sue. cessful in sentimental and comic songs, and Mr Inglis and Miss Lyster amused by their scene from " Our Boys." By a notice appearing in to-day's issue, Section 328 is withdrawn from sale by the warden. The scetion is at the junction of Cashraan and Camp streets.