The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1884.

Kumara Times, Issue 2511, 8 July 1884, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1884.

Mr Edwin Blake, we are informed, left Springfield by this morning’s coach, and will therefore arrive in Kumara to-mor-row afternoon, unless prevented by the rise of the rivers. A fall of pug occurred in a claim, in which a miner named James M‘Williams was working, at Larrikins this morning. A lump of it hit M‘Williams on the head, driving him forward on to a stump and cutting his left eyebrow severely. He was escorted down to Dr. Monckton’s surgery, where the wound was immediately dressed, two or three stitches having to be put in to bring the flesh together. He is now doing as well as can be expected. ’ The monthly meeting of the Local School Committee was held in the Town Hall last evening; present—Mr Seddon (Chairman), Messrs F. Barrowman, Cain, Campbell (Hon, Sec.), and Voysey. The minutes of the previous ordinary meeting were read and confirmed, and the outward correspondence read and approved of. Leave of absence for one day was granted to Mr R. E. Wylde, subject to the approval of the head master. The Chairman and Messrs Campbell, W. Barnett, and Wylde were appointed a committee of management to carry out the arrangements for the entertainment to be given on the 24th inst. in aid of -the fund for school requisites. A memorandum was read from Dr. Giles which stated that if he could be allowed half-an-hour at the entertainment for school purposes, he would say something about “Wit, Humour, and Pathos.” The sum of £4 was passed to the caretaker for the month of May. The Secretary reported having received the snm of £2 3s from the head teacher, being the amount collected for school requisites. This concluded the business of the meeting. The County Council hold their ordinary meeting to-morrow at 2 o’clock. Commander Edwin wired an “ urgent ” shortly before noon to-day that—“ Bad weather may be expected between northeast and north and west; glass fall soon, and within twelve hours heavy fall of rain.” There is every prospect we learn, of the Orange Lodge supper and ball, which are to be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday next, being as well patronised and in all respects as successful as it has unvaryingly been in past years. It is under the management of almost the same committee as last year, which may be taken as a guarantee that no pains or expense will be spared to ensure the comfort and pleasure of all who may avail themselves of the opportunity of attending this annual celebration. , Supper is announced to be on the table at 9 o’clock sharp, and after a few toasts have been given, the company will commence an excellent programme of dances to the strains of good music. ' Mr Joseph Petrie addressed a crowded meeting of the electors of the Grey District at the Public Hall, Greymouth, last evening. The Argus says a majority of the leading townsmen of the place were noticeable about the. hall, and a large contingent of the working men. The greater portion of Mr Petrie’s address consisted of an explanation why he voted against the Ministry. He declared in favor of a progressive land tax. At the conclusion of Mr Petrie’s address, on the motion of Mr MTherson, seconded by Mr 0. Holder, a vote of confidence in Mr Petrie was carried by a very large show of hands, none being held up against it, though a great many did not hold up their hands at all. From England comes the news that Mat Dawson and Fred Archer have presented Lord Falmouth with a solid silver shield, on which are engraved the names of several of the classic winners trained and ridden by them. The shield bears the following inscription:—“Offered for the kind acceptance of the Right Honorable Viscount Falmouth, by his trainer and jockey, Matthew Dawson and Frederick Archer, as a token of gratitude and esteem to the best, kindest, and most generous of masters on his retirement from the turf, 1884.” A Rattlesnake’s Bite. The quick venom of the rattlesnake has not killed so many people as the more insidious but deadly poisons found in the air of foul rooms. The aeration of the blood by the lungs becomes impossible sometimes, and the failing health, growing weakness, and loss of appetite. are harbingers of approaching death. For such oases Hop Bitters are the potent and all-powerful remedy to drive all fevers out of the system, purifying the blood, and giving a new and happy lease of life. Notice