The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1878.

Kumara Times, Issue 669, 19 November 1878, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1878.

An accident occurred yesterday afternoon to one of the men employed in the construction of the new bridge over the Teremakau River, though fortunately not resulting so seriously as was at first expected. The man (Seabright) was engaged on the staging when, inadvertently placing his foot on the end of a projecting plank it immediately tilted precipitatin" him head foremost on the beach below. On examination however it was found that beyond a severe scalp wound he had sustained no other serious injury, and we are glad to learn to-day that he is progressing favourably. In reference to the refund of hotel licence fees, the following telegrams were wired on Monday last:—Messrs O'Hara and Dungan to S. T. George, Esq., M. H.R., Wellington—" Please state when refund of hotel licenses will come to hand. People quite anxious about the matter." A reply was received from the Premier, in the presumable absence of Mr George, as follows :—" Hotel License Fees.—An advance has been made to Mr Price, R.M., to enable him to repay these refunds." On its receipt, Messrs Dungan and O'Hara replied :—" We beg to return many thanks for your kind telegram -re refund of hotel licenses."

The Hospital Committee will meet at the Secretary's office, Main street, this evening, instead of at the Town Hall, as heretofore.

A match between two well-known Otago pedestrians will shortly take place at Dillman's Town, for £lO a side. The first deposit was made yesterday, and the distance is 100 yards. Their preliminary spins commence this evening under those noted trainers " Far-down Johnny" and George the Lad." The exact ground on which the race is to be run has not yet been decided but, as the conditions are that it must take place within a week from date, this will no doubt soon be made known public. The members of the local Rifles will receive their annual course of musketry instruction, under Lieut. Spence, on Friday and Saturday evenings next. The inspection parade'-will also be held on Friday evening, - fc ari'd. the district orders relating thereto will appear in to-morrow's issue. ■'•„..

There is little doubt that we have in our midst some individuals of. "chickenhearted" tendency, as depredations are nightly being committed amongst the wellstocked poultry-houses belonging.to many of the residents of this town*-' We trust that those who are engaged in these "fowl" deeds may • yet, through the agency of the police, be supplied with the means of living at their country's expense. We learn, says the West Coart Times, " that Mr Jack is highly indignant at any suggestion having been made l<> reduce the salary of the County Chairman. Possihly the member for Jackson's Bay has an eye to the ofliee himself. Notwithstanding his expectations in this respect we maintain that £3OO per annum would be a piece of foolish extravagance on the part of the Connty Council, even were they to look so far south for a ■memoer to rajoy it. So keen an anxiety in the "little settlement," is a warning note to those in the north." It is to be hoped our contemporary's hint will be taken and appreciated.

Mr James M'Goldrick has been returned for the Okarito Riding, as member of the County Council, having beaten Mr A. L King by thirteen votes.

Respecting a recent case of robbery in Wellington, the correspondent of the Press writes :—A Mr Cooper, staying at one of the leading hotels here, recently went to bed leaving £2OO in £2O notes in the pockets of his trousers. The garments were found on the stairs next morning, but the money had been abstracted. Complaint was made to the phlegmatic old Teuton who runs the establishment, who, instead of assisting his lodgers, calmly told them to clear out, and not ." gif de hotel a bad name." I hear they could not even prevail upon " mine host" to send for the police, so wentthsnj|e.lve3, and furnished information sumJlftt to lead to the discovery of a stolen property in the possession of r the night watchman of the hotel, the good name whereof the proprietor regarded as more important than the property of his guests.

The Press mantions that Mr Pashby clipped a fleece from the Sutton ram shown by him at Rangiora, weighing 2l£ lbs. ; and from the ewe suckling lamb" shown .at the sauie exhibition, a fleece weighing 151bs.

The Queenstown people (so says the Mail) are paying from £l2 to £ls per ton for potatoes. Other articles are dear in proportion. The same journal says the Cromwellites have not seen a potato since August last. A subscription list is in course of circulation to give Ta3inanians in New Zealand an opportunity of testifying their appreciation of the manner in which Bailey, the Tiismanian member of the Australian Eleven, distinguished himself during the recent cricketing tour through the Colonies, England, and America. The list will close shortly, and the testimonial will probably assume the form of a silver cup, with suitable inscription, as presented by Ta'smanians in New Zealand.

The funeral of Sergeant Kennedy, who was shot by the Victorian bushrangers, was attended by 200 persons. It was headed by the Bishop of Melbourne, and the Rev. Mr Sandford, Church of England clergyman. Mrs Moorhonse placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin of the deceased officer.

Mr Thomas Gray, of the British Board of Trade has published a book in which he shows that during the past three years, out of 65,042 seamen employed by the Cnnard line, only nine were lost, and those by falling overboard. That the wearing of the beard has some tendency to prolong life is a fact, says the Court Journal. Longevity decreased rapidly in all nations when, for fashion's sake, the razor was brought into use. Statistics show that among people who have never worn whiskers, no matter how simple may have been their other habits of life, old age is a rare thing, and that since it again became fashionable to wear moustaches and whiskers, longevity is" on the increase.

In the Free Church of Scotland there are signs of the growth of a liberal party in theology, and the time may not be far distant when the established 'formularies may have to undergo a very careful sifting tmd revision.

The last venture for the Arctic Seas is from Sweden, and appears in some respects to be more complete than any previous expedition. The Vega, a steamship, has Sides ,23in thick and a mainmast 100 feet high ; it has enough coal in its hold to admit of it steaming COOO miles, and provisions to last for two years. Nothing since Robinsons Crusoe's time has been so perfect in its arrangements for the future. The crew consists of only 37 men, and they have 3000 preserved rump steaks on board, and enough of other fresh meats and vegetables to supply them for three days a week.

D. Davidson and Co. beg to .announce the arrival of the largest stock ever imported to the West Coast from the leading markets, comprising all the newest fashions in ladies' trimmed hats, and general millinery, fancy dress materials, colored and black silks, hosiery, and gloves, mantles, fischues, and umbrellas ; men's, youths', and boys' clothing ; straw and felt hats, boots and shoes, &c. The goods have now arrived, and are open for inspection at the Berlin House, Seddon street, Kumara.—[Advt.] For miraculous cures by the use of Eucalypti Extract, read fourth pa<*e.— [Advt.] °