The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1879.

Kumara Times, Issue 773, 22 March 1879, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1879.

The homeward mail via San Francisco will close at the Kumara Post Office on Monday next at 12,30 p.m. A special meeting of the local School Committee was held at the Town Hall last evening, and after a slight discussion, the committee adjourned until Wednesday next.

An accident of a serious nature to a man named David Dickson, occurred at a claim at Dillman’s Town last evening, through a. sluicing block which fell from the top of the shaft striking him on the head, inflicting severe injuries. After the unfortunate man had been removed to his own house he was attended by Dr Huxtable, from whom we to-day learn the patient is progressing favorably. Lord and Lady Hands, Mr and Mrs Hornby, Miss Ingram, and several other gentlemen left Christchurch in a special coach driven by Mr Cassidy on Wednesday last, for the Gorge, where, after viewing all the splendid scenery that occurs en route, they returned to Christchurch.

The Rev. W, West will preach at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening ; and at Stafford Town in the afternoon.

Tenders are required by 12 o’clock on Tuesday next, for sinking a shaft at Larrikin’s Terrace, close to Larrikin’s claim. It may be interesting to state that Private W. Ballinger, the rifle champion, is under 20 years of age, having been born at Emerald Hill on the Queen’s Birthday, 1859. He is, strictly speaking, aWellington Volunteer, having commenced his career as a Volunteer when at the Te Aro School. As a cadet he became very efficient in the use of the rifle and won several district prizes, the Cadet Champion Medal on one occasion nearly falling to his share. When he left the school, about three years ago, he joined the City Rifles, and steadily advanced until he became the premier shot of the corps, holding the medal for the highest scorer at the annual competion. By his latest achievement Mr Ballinger has proved himself a thoroughly reliable shot.

The committee of the Kaitangata Relief Fete Christchurch may well congratulate themselves upon the grand success attendant upon their efforts. The amount realised will not be far short of £BOO. The actual takings on the ground amounted to £IOOO 15s. Of this the Richardson’s Show contributed £6Blos, the Mystic Lady £l3 10s 6d, the King of Pain £ls. To this must be added the sum realised for the booths, &c., amounting to about £76 in all. The performance at the Theatre realised over £IOO, and that at the Drill Shed about another £2OO. To this may be added Messrs Bird and Paul’s list, amounting to £3BO 5s 8d which will make a total of over £llOO.

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, &c., in the best style. N.B.—Gentlemen’s clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the promisee.— Advt.