The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1879.

Kumara Times, Issue 787, 8 April 1879, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1879.

The ratepayers of the Arahura district are forwarding a petition to the County Council praying them to take over tiie liabilities of the Arahura Road Board, and also that the rates illegally collected in 1877 by the Board be either refunded or allowed by the Council from their rate of the present year. A communication

relative to tins vexed question lias been received from the Colonial Secretary’s office by a resident of Dilhnau’s Town who

has taken great interest on behalf of the ratepayers in the question at issue. By the “Bank Holiday Amendment Act, 1878,” Good Friday, the day following, and Easter Monday are proclaimed as bank holiday’s. We simply give this information in the interest of our subscribers many of whom are probably unaware that on Saturday next, the banks will be closed and 4 would consequently suffer great inconvenience thereby. Although the holiday’s are legally constituted by statute made and provided, the banks, especially in a mining district, should publicly announce the same to their customers, as it cannot be reasonably expected that every miner is provided with a copy of the various Acts of Parliament.

A cricket match will take place on Easter Monday at Hokitika between a picked team of the Westland and Grey Counties. The following players will represent Kumara R, Bell, F. Lowther, J. Barnett, E. Kennedy, J. Bronetti, and S. J. Brookfield.

From an announcement that appears in another column in will be seen that Mr D. Falvey is prepared to undertake funerals at the most moderate rate, as he has now all the requisite fittings and appointments on hand, and is thereby enabled to perforin this last sad office for the dead in an inexpensive, though fitting and appropriate maimer.

Special attention is directed to the sale at Messrs Campbell and Kettles, ironmongers, inSeddonstreet. Inconsequence of their removal, they are now selling off all their large and well assorted stock at greatly reduced prices.

By the Isabella, which arrived at Greymouth last night, we learn that the West Wanganui coal mine has been flooded out and the miners di/Scuarged. It will be neccessary to sink a now shaft 380 feet before the works can be resumed. A few men are employed boring, under charge of Mr Middleton, formerly of Brunnerton, but it will be a considerable time before any coal will be ready for market. The Poverty bay Standard has the following : —“ We learn that it is highly probable, if Mr J. S. Macfarlane, of Auckland, does not proceed with his action at law against Mr W. L. Rees, for £IO,OOO as damages said to have been done to his character (I), that Mr Rees will soon provide some other little forensic amusement for him, and some of the newspapers which have circulated the report. It is time that these threatened actions were either proceeded with or left alone by the quid mines.”

The Bible used at the Resident Magistrate s Court, Wellington, has become so greasy and dirty that the bailiff, for the sake of the dignity of the District Court purchased a new one out of hisown pocket. The old book has now been in use 15 years. The bailiff who has been appointed, with out salary, to the newly-created District Court, has had to invest in gown and articles to match at a cost of £2O.

We (Truth) have heard of a curious case of successful impudence that took place a short time ago. A well dressed man entered the bank of England, threw down a penny, and asked for a cheque. When it was handed him, him he filled it up to “ self ” for £IOO, signed it and receiving the money withdrew. As he had no account at the Bank of England that institutionjost £IOO by the transaction, whilst the 'Government gained one penny.

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

Mr W. Willway having sold his plans and interest in the Dyeing Business to Me 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 tire best style. KB.—Gentlemen’s clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the premises.—Advt.