The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1879.

Kumara Times, Issue 808, 3 May 1879, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1879.

The delivery of the lecture on the " Life and Times of Dr. Guthrie," by the Rev. W. Heavingham Root, was listened to last evening, at the Presbyterian Church, by a large and appreciative, audience. By the clear, concise, and explanatory manner in which the rev. gentleman dealt with the subject of his lecture, he plainly demonstrated that he possessed a thorough acquaintance with all its principal and most interesting points ; his delivery also materially assisting to convey his ideas and impressions thereon in a most pleasing yet convincing manner. The choir, by their rendering of some choice selections, contributed greatly to the success of the entertainment, which was in aid of the Sabbath School fund of the Presbyterian Church.

The telegram of Captain Edwin yesterday foretelling a change in the weather was to a number of persons in this town a gratifying assurance, as at the present time water in several households is a snavce commodity, and yesterday some carters carried on a fair trade in disposing of small portions of the Teremakau river, which they had appropriated and barreled for the occasion. At present; however,

there are no indications of the change prophesied except the slightest perceptible fall in the barometer. The attention of friends of the late Patrick Doody is directed to a brother's letter, which appears under the head Correspondence.

At an inquiry into the late fire at the Masonic hotel Greymouth, the jury returned a verdict as follows :—" That the fire originated in the bar parlor of the Masonic Hotel, but how there is no evidence to show. The jury are of opinion from the evidence adduced that there are no suspicious circumstances attending the fire."

It is proposed to celebrate the opening of the Melbourne International Exhibition by a cantata. A substantial prize will be given to the author of the best poem in honour of the great event and also a handsome prize to the composer of the best music to this poem. Among the other attractions on the occasion of the opening will be a choir of boys and girls numbering several thousands strong. 1880 will long be remembered in the annals of Victoria.

"Atticus," in the Leader, writes:—"l have to record an act of generosity on the part of a patron of the turf, a parallel to which it would be rather difficult to find. A steeplechaser of his had this season won two races at Geelong, the same number at Hobart Town, and one race at Launceston. As the success of the horse was mainly due to the good form in which he was brought out, the owner felt that it was incumbent upon him to recognize in a substantial manner the skilful services of the trainer. He opened his heart and his pursestringa, and, remembering the goodly amount of money he had won in stakes, in a fit of reckless generosity presented his trainer with—an umbrella."

Mr \V, 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, tfcc, in the best style. N.B.—Gentlemen's clothes cleaned, dyed, pressed, and repaired on the premises.—Advt.