The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1883.

Kumara Times, Issue 2043, 16 March 1883, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1883.

" Re widening the sludge-channel and signalling the blockage of the channel, the Minister of Mines telegraphs the receipt of the resolutions from the County Chairman, and states that lie is now making inquiries as to what can be done."—The foregoing is the copy of a telegram kindly forwarded us this morning by Mr H. R. Rae, on behalf of the County Chairman. The remains of the late Jonathan Marks were conveyed to the Kumara Cemetery this afternoon, followed by a large number of mourners, who thus testified their respect to his memory. Though poor in circumstances there were not wanting kind friends to minister to the last rites of the deceased and to place a wreath of flowers over his remains as they for the last time quitted the house where the lone man was wont to frequent. The Union Company's steamer Beautiful Star left Oa mar a yesterday afternoon for West Coast ports, and will call at Wellington. She is due at Greymouth on Monday afternoon, and will sail on her return trip on Tuesday, the 20th inst. The fine weather which seems now prevailing should induce many visitors from country districts to come to the Land League ball and supper this evening at the Adclphi Theatre. All the arrangements are perfected for making the afiair as successful as hitherto has been the case ; and a large gathering may therefore be expected. The Cromwell Argus states that the whole number of bodies to be collected in Otago in connection with the "ressurection" movement is about 220. In New Zealand alone no less a sum than £7OOO has been subscribed towards the object in view, some of the donations being very handsome in amount. Two brothers at Hound Hill, Southland, gave £4O each, and at Bannockburn £2O a piece was given by a couple of well-to-do Celestial miners, while all give according to their means. A recent telegram from Sydney in a Melbourne paper says:—"There was a scone in the House last night. In reference to something Mr M'Elhone said, Mr A. G. Taylor, in reply, called out ' You are a liar.' The Speaker then called on Mr Taylor to withdraw the expression, and apologise to the House. This he refused to do, but said he would withdraw and apologise to 61 out of the 62 members present. The Speaker insisted that he

must apologise to the House. Subsequently Mr M'Elhone called Mr Garrett a liar, and had to apologise to the house." Young Bryant, the Newcastle cricketer, is described by the Melbourne Age as the best wicket-keeper that has been brought to light since Blackham was discovered. He is neat, easy, and remarkably quick, and, unlike most youngsters, stands up to to his work with perfect confidence. A venerable centenarian, named Hod Bey, 120 years old, and still possessing all his faculties, recently visited Constantinople. He is stated to be descended from one of the principal families of the mountain tribe of the Shabeshish. The Wonderful Wertheitn Sewing Machine may be had upon Time Payment, easiest terms for any part of the country, no matter where you live. With perfect ease and simplicity they will make very line double seams or fells, will kilt, braid, make their own braid and stitch it on at the same time, bind, cord, ruffle gather, sew on ribbons and trimmings, tuck, hem to any width, bind scallops, and fold dress material with raw edges, bind on the bias, embroider curtains or antimacassars, stitch heaviest tweeds or moleskins, muslin or calico. Every kind of family or factory sewing. The Wertheim machines wind their own bobbins without guidance as level as reels of cotton. They are guaranteed for ten years, but will last a a lifetime. Easy to learn, light in running, strong, handsome, and durable. Catalogues, samples of work, and particulars free by post from James Renton, sole agent, Kumara and Hokitika.— [Advt.]