The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1884.

Kumara Times, Issue 2585, 17 December 1884, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1884.

Owing to pressure of other matter we are compelled to hold oyer correspondence and general news.

We regret to learn that the Loopline Kapitea dam is proving troublesome by reason of the old leakage enlarging again. Mr Gow was on his way to Kumara in the coach last evening, and when passing the Loopline road, he learned that there was something wrong, and at once hastened to the dam, and raised the gate as high as possible to let the water off, subsequently applying sandbags to stop the leak. For awhile it was feared that serious consequences would ensue; but to-day, owing to the precautions taken, it is hoped the difficulty will be got over before further damage is done.

The installation of IVIr Henry Burger as Mayor of Kumara took place at the annual meeting of the Borough Council at noon to-day. The ordinary business, which should have been dealt with last Thursday, but could not be for want of a quorum, was deferred till to-morrow night.

Commander Edwin wired at 12.15 p.m. to-day “Bad weather may be expected between north and east and south-east within 12 hours, and heavy rainfall after that time ; glass fall soon.”

The coach which left here yesterday had not arrived at the Bealey at nine o’clock this morning ; and at ten o’clock the Springfield coach started westward to meet it. It is scarcely likely to return here to-day. Written tenders will be received at the Public Works Office, Greymouth, till noon of Saturday, the 10th January next, for the construction of sections Nos. 24 to 30 inclusive of the Ahaura to Amuri road. Specifications and general conditions may be seen at the Resident Engineer’s Office, Greymouth. A handicap rifle match for a silver cup, presented by R. J. Seddon, Esq., M.H.R., is to commence on Saturday next, the 20th inst. The match is open to all enrolled and honorary members of the Kumara Rifles. Entrance, with Is. fee, must be made to Lieut. Davies by 8 o’clock to-morrow evening. The handicap will be declared on Friday. Further particulars and conditions can be obtained at Lieut Davies’.

Persons to whom the County Council are indebted for services, contract work, or supplies up to the 30th November last, can receive payment of their accounts at once. We understand the County Treasurer paid away over £ISOO yesterday. Mr Wall, Main street, is making a great reduction in the price of boots and shoes for the Christmas holidays. Bargains are to be obtained from to-morrow till the 3rd of next month.

Crewel silk of all colours and shades, and a lot of other articles for fancy and plain needlework have just been received by Mrs Lowe, for sale at her Main street fancy work repository. A bankrupt stock of watches, jewellery, &c., is being sold at the Public Hall, Dillman’s, during this evening and tomorrow.