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Kumara Times, Issue 1439, 9 May 1881, Page 2

In another column we publish the report of the deputation appointed to wait upon the Westland School Commissioners concerning the fees for mining on the Kumara Education Reserve, and also the terms on which business sites can in future be occupied. The result of the interview is so far generally regarded as satisfactory. The Christchurch mail coach arrived iii Kumara on Saturday night. The passengers by Mr Rugg's coach preferred waiting at the Taipo overnight, and arrived shortly after noon yesterday. The steamer Murray, with the Westland poi"tion of the San Francisco mail, is expected to arrive at Hokitika to-morrow morning.

At the Wesleyan Church last evening the Rev. K. Fennell, made special reference to the loss of the Tararua, taking as his text " For my ways are not as your ways, neither are my thoughts as your thoughts/'' Ac, Isaiah, 55th chap. He remarked on the character of the Wesleyan Ministers and gentlemen who were lost, with most of whom he was acquainted, especially that of the President of the Conference, Rev. J. B. Richardson, whom he referred to as his best friend in the colony, remarking that if others took warning from the suddenness of their call, it would not be altogether loss.

The Hon. Thomas Dick has been pointed Minister of Justice, vice the Hon, W. Rolleston, resigned. Letters of naturalisation have been issued to Charles Ulrich, coal and timber merchant, Christchurch.

The local Rifle Contingent will parade at the Adelphi Hall to-morrow evening. After parade, a letter from the Hon. Sec. Grey Rangers, containing proposals for two rifle matches to be fired on the Greymouth range on the 24th inst. (the Queen's Birthday) will be considered. The first is a handicap match open to all Volunteers in VVestland ; prizes £7, £3, £2, £1 and 10s ; ranges, 200, 400, and 500 yards; seven shots at each range. The second match is to be open to all comers ; ranges 200, 500, and 600 yards ; five shots at each range; prizes, £6, £3, electroplated pickle-stand, £l, and 10s. If there be a good number of entries it is very probable that range prizes will also be added. Entries and acceptances, and all other particulars will be read out on parade. Contractors and others are reminded that tenders for the following works close at noon on Wednesday next, the 11th inst :—(1.) Widening section 2(1 mile), Kanieri Lake track. (2.) Erection wire bridge, Left-hand Branch Waitahi river. (3.) Protective works at Goldsborough—specifications of which may be seen at Mr Seddon's residence, Kumara. (4.) Erection of wire bridge, Kapitea Creek, on the Chesterfield track. (5.) Keeping Hungerford's bridge free from snags, &c, for one year, at per week. Tenders for the supply of gravel for the Borough of Kumara close at noon to-morrow.

The prizes in Mr Gilbert Stewart's Consultation on the Sydney Gold Cup will be paid to-morrow (Tuesday) even-

From ah advertisement in another column it appears that the Wesleyatts of Kumara intend to hold a tea meeting on the Queen's Birthday. As such an event is rather a rarity in this town, it is hoped they will have a good attendance. Further particulars are promised in future issues.

A tailor named Goddard, of Melbourne, a passenger to San Francisco by the Zealandia, became insane on the passage. The census returns show the population of the City of Wellington to be 20,535, being an increase in the triennial period of 1498.

The Wellington Post mentions that a feat of marvellously rapid cable telegraphy was performed a few days ago. A week last Saturday afternoon the Premier despatched a cable message to the AgentGeneral, and on the following day he received the reply at Woodville, the entire course of telegraphing home and back and re-transmitting the reply to Woodville being completed within twenty-four hours-

On Palm Sunday in Dunedin sprigs of a native shrub similar to the Palm tree were distributed to the faithful in the Roman Catholic churches.

It is one of the things not generally known, says the Otago Daily Times, that migratory birds sometimes visit New Zealand shores all the way from Australia. At present half-a-dozan Australian swallows are located at Moeraki Point, and the same bird has been seen in former years about the Clutha district. Two or three Australian ducks have also been shot here, one of which is now in the Museum.

A colonial Rarey has been found in W. C. Pines, ostler at the Commercial Hotel, Clare, South Australia, who can subdue the wildest horses or bullocks by a few mesmeric passes. To those in search of merriment, visit S. S. Pollock's, and obtain the great Irish song "The Babies in our Block," or "Little Sally Waters"; price sixpence. [Advt.]