The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1879.

Kumara Times, Issue 767, 15 March 1879, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1879.

The Autumn annual meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club, which takes place on Monday and Tuesday next, will, taking all circumstances into consideration, probably prove one of the most successful ever inaugurated. The number of horses engaged are large, amongst which may be classed several cracks of notoriety; the programme is a liberal one, and the weather, if as at present, cannot be surpassed. Although the Tramway Company have used every exertion to have the bridge finished over the New River by that date, we understand it will not be completed in time, but the delay occasioned thereby is hardly perceptible in cither going or returning to Greymouth. A splendid specimen of local art, in the shape of a crayon drawing, now on view at Mr Gilbert Stewart's, is well worthy of inspection, as the artist in dealing with his subject has not only depicted the characters with lifelike fidelity, but the idea as shadowed forth in the picture is so clearly represented as to be easily grasped by the most unartistic mind. In consequence of it requiring mounting prior to the Sydney Exhibition, the privilege of admiring this magnificent work of art will be of short duration.

The whole of the Banks in town will close on Monday next, 17th inst, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. An inquest was held before M. Price, Esq., Coroner, this morning at Killeen's Tramway Hotel, on the body of Richard Hornsby, who was yesterday killed by a falling tree at Hayes Terrace, Westbrook. After hearing the evidence of his mates, by which it appeared the deceased saw the tree coming towards him, but appeared stupified with the impending danger and unable to move, the jury returned a verdict of " accidental death."

There was a full attendance of the Kaitangata Relief Committee last evening at the Town Hall, His Worship the Mayor in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed, subscription lists were handed in to the Treasurer, with the gratifying result that a sum of nearly £4O had been collected. This amount will probably be further augmented, as there are several lists not yet to hand, the holders being unable to attend the meeting last night.

An extra train will leave the Tramway station to-morrow at noon for Greymouth, so as to allow those who intend visiting that town for the races an opportunity of departing to-morrow, as Monday's trams will in all probability be crowded. The programme of the Hibernian Society's concert, to take place at Greymouth on St. Patrick's night, appears in another column, and abounding as it does with the choicest selection of songs, duets, and recitations, cannot fail to draw a crowded house. It would be perfectly invidious on our part to dilate on the merits of our local string band, but as they are to appear on the occasion our Greymouth friends may confidently expect a rare musical treat.

The drawing of the Imperial sweep will take place on Monday evening next, and as there are only a few tickets now remaining, those desirous of securing a chance will require to make early application;

The firing for the District Prizes by the local rifles will take place on Saturday, the 22nd instant. The first set will be fired for in the morning, and the second set in the afternoon. The last inspection parade of the Volunteer year will be held the evening previously, at which it is compulsory for every member to attend and produce all the Government property in his possession.

Mr W. Willway having sold his plans and interest in the Dyeing Business to 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, etc., in the best style. N.B.—Gentlemen's clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the premises.—Advt.