The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1878.

Kumara Times, Issue 699, 24 December 1878, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1878.

Amidst the general stir and bustle of this busy world there is one day to which the hearts of nearly all its inhabitants yearn as a day on which

animosities are forgotten, good feeling

regenerated, and a hearty welcome is extended, in accordance With old social customs, to one and all. Such a day is to-mofrow, and although no yule-log .or_crispen snow awakens in our minds memories of -past tions, yet the old festive feeding remains, and despite depression of trade, inclemency of Weather and many other discomforts* we may Confidently assert that this great festival will be With ns as of yore, when gOod cheer and hearty friendship went hand in baud. To our readers at this particular season of the year we would simply say bury ojd dissensions, let unity of spirit prevail, ami by these actions teild to ensure jfhat we heartily Wish One and all A Merry Meliry Christmas !

To-morrow being Christmas Da\v< there Will be no publication of the Hajmara Times. Advertisers are forward advertisements intended for insertion in Thursday’s issue as early is practicable. v ,y The nomination of three members to the Arahura Road Board was held yesterday at Stafford Town and on-a show of hands being taken Messrs vfeeddon, Rogers, and Lawless were declared duly elected. • We are requested to state thatiany persons. having claims against the Westland County Council anent the election can obtain the same on, ' application to Mr R. J. Seddon, Seddoh’street.

Telegraph stations are now iOjiened at Takapau, in the County of and i at Driving Creek, in the Coimty'pf Ooroi mandel. The station at Tokateaiias been closed. rfe A meeting of the Children’s Treat Com- ., mittee was held in ther last Evening, at which the tendefo the refreshment booths were opened s»nd none accepted. The Secretary wasjjhstructed I to call for fresh tenders for poe4£poth only, j Arrangements were made for erasing six i swings on the ground, and also*Jjejit for i the distribution of the j Committee of ladies have kindly jto distribute to the children. Attet’ the Secretary had been empowered Jpl procure several small articles Required, 0e meeting adjourned until 8‘ o’clock im Friday evening next. | Referring to the Mahiriapua: rush, the : West Coast Times own correspondent says /—-“ So far the general minion exj pfested by those otf the that it |is exceedingly ‘ patchy,’ frofof.twhich it j may be perceived that it wiUjSsa do to be j too sanguine as to the returim3j&ely to’ be i received from this latest of jruanes, lest, as has been so frequently the ca® hitherto, the expectations should be disappointed. ” ;• Tenders are invited for thfcjKde right ; of erecting a refreshment beqth on the j ground (Keech and MoUoy's paddock) at • the Childrens treat ort New a car’s Day. ! Full particulars are obtainable Messrs ' Du-ngan- and O'Brian’sy Main Street.

Mr W, WilLway having sold his plant and interest in the Dyeing Business td Mr R. Upjohn (who has become practically acquainted with the trade), begs to solicit the kind patronage hitherto afforded him to his successor.—Mrs Upjohn announces that she is prepared to clean and dye hats, feathers, gloves, &c., in the best style. N.B. —Gentlemen’s clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the premises.—Advt.

For miraculous cures by the use of Eucalypti Extract, read fourth page.—< [Advt.]