The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1879.

Kumara Times, Issue 786, 7 April 1879, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1879.

Mr R. J. Sodden, M.C.C., and Mr and Mrs Fnrhy were passengers by the Claud llamiltun which arrived and was tuntiered at Crcym.mth and Hokitika yesterday. Hie inquest on tiie late William Pitt, solicitor, of Reefton, wno was drowned while crossing the Arahura River on Sun- —.., tile oOlh March, was hold at the

Court House, Greymonth, on Saturday evening last Police Constable Charles Bowden, deposed to taking posses'sion of the body that morning, which was lying on the beach, about two miles north of Canoe Creek. The boots, socks, and trowsers, were on the body, and the mittens were on the arms. There was no coat on the body. . On the little finger of the left hand was a diamond ring and "a wedding ring, which he prodvced. Attached to the vest was a portion of a gold chain, to which a locket was attached containing a j>ortrait of deceased’s wife. There were also two sleeve links and a gold stud, which he also produced. The body was fresh, and did not appear to have been in the water long. The flesh oft' the lower extremities of the body was missing. After the examination of two or three witnesses as to the accident, the inquiry was adjourned till 12 o’clock on Wednesday next, as, the Argus thinks, “ very properly adjourned, the evidence being anything but satisfactory as to any effort having been made to save his life. Without prejudging the das6, there is a strong presumption that if the rescued persons had remained and exerted themselves, the deceased gentleman might have been alive now." The remains of the deceased gentleman were yesterday interred in the Greymonth cemetery. The funeral cortege wds followed by a large concourse of people, the Masonic brethren (who were largely represented) wearing their aprons covered with black and white Crape. The service for the dead according to the ritual of the Church of England was read by Mr W. H. Revell, Esq., R.M., in the absence of the Rev. Mr Watkins through illness, and the Masonic part of Ceremony was performed V Bro., Thomas W.M., in a very impressive manner. The local School Committee will meet at the Town Hall this evening at eight o’clock.

We are given to understand that a deputation consisting of Messrs J. Everett and others are to wait on Mr Win. Morris, of Dunedin Flat (who lias .just completed a tour of the colonics), to request that gentleman to deliver a lecture entitled “Colonial Reminiscences ” in aid of the Kaitangata Relief Fund. Should he comply with the request the public may confidently look foward to an intellectual treat, both entertaining and instructive, as Mr Morris is notable for his extraordinary elocutionary powers and inexhaustible supply of wit, and undoubtedly would draw an immense house, and thereby considerably augment the funds of the above charitable cause.

We are requested to state that all tickets bespoke in Cookson’s Sweep on the Christchurch Autumn Handicap must be procured at Mr Gilbert Stewarts this evening, as all books arc returnable tomorrow morning, and tickets not filled in to-night will be forwarded to Christchurch. The drawing of Cameron’s sweep on the same event takes place in Dunedin this evening.

The Marlborough Express has been getting into trouble. Some time ago an anonymous letter appeared in that journal headed “ Our Civil Servants, ’’and signed “ One who knows them,” containing some rather libellous references to the telegraphists at Blenheim, charging them with living beyond their means. Ti e telegraphists combined together, and instructed a firm of solicitors to write to the proprietor of the paper, the result being that tlie latter gave up the name of the correspondent and apologised for the insertion of the letter.

The celebrated “ Capt. Moonlight,” who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at Pentridgs for sticking up the Egerton Bank in Victoria, was x-eleased on March 22, having served his time. He is both educated and ingenious, and promises reformation. His real name is Scott, and he served in the New Zealand war.

A Cooktowu telegram, dated 19th inst., says : —A Chinese mutiny occurred on the Sydney barque Kate Waters, and bloodshed ensued. The row was caused hy the promotion of one man. The captain, first and second officers, and a carpenter’s hoy were slaughtered and thrown overboard. The mutineers wrecked the ship at Labuan and quarrelled over the spoil. The Canadians propose to charter and equip a large sealing steamer, and with it test tiie practicability of establishing an ocean route for trade purposes between Europe and the north-west territories of

the Dominion by way of Hudson’s Straits and Bay. This line would be in a straight line from the north of Lvhiud to Cape Farewell in Greenland, and thence, through Hudson’s Straits westward to Port Nelson, which is stated to be an excellent harbor. The mouth of the Nelson river is distant from Liverpool 2066 geographical miles by

the route indicated, being shorter by some miles than the shortest route between Liverpool and New York.

Mr Archibald Forbes, the -War correspondent of the Daily News, has again succeeded in surpassing all his competitors, His account of the capture of Ali Musjid is said to be as succinct, asglowing, and as interesting as though it had been written at his ease, with all accessories at his hand instead of scribbled amidst the din of the Indian battle-field.

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, Ac., in the best style. N.B.—Gentlemen’s clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the premises.—Auvx.