The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2599, 5 January 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1885.

Mr Gladstone's indisposition is due to insomnia, and his medical advisers have ordered him to take complete rest. Mr William Barnett having retired from the candidature for the seat- vacant in the Borough Council, Mv Francis Alleyn Olden, the only other candidate nominated, is now declared elected a councillor of the Borough of Kumara. As the information that the Governor was to arrive in Westland in January proves to have been incorrect, the special meeting of the County Council called for Wednesday next, to make arrangements for his Excellency's reception, will not be held. The annual picnic in connection with the Upper Crossing and Humphrey's Gully School took place on Saturday last, in Mr Olderog's paddock, opposite the school house, near the bridge, and was well attended by friends of the parents and children from all parts of the dis-

trict. There were about 280 children present and nearly the same number of adults. There were nine large coaches besides other vehicles, visitors hailing from Hokitika, Kumara, Waimea, and the surrounding country generally. The Kumara Brass Band arrived on the scene early, being driven by Mr Morse in Mr John Cameron's leviathan coach. The sports were conducted by Messrs J. S. Pearn (from Kumara), Dolan, and Crowley, and afforded great pleasure and amusement. Dancing also was indulged in to the enlivening strains of the Band. The children and friends were regaled with refreshments, the Misses Jamieson and Douglas superintending specially the supply of the children, assisted by numerous auxiliaries, a special dinner being provided for the Band. Towards the close of the picnic, toasts were proposed to the Band, the people of the district, and the ladies and gentlemen who had the management and control of the affair. The enjoyment was kept up till the shades of evening began to ■ close over the scene, and the people then moved homewards, the Band taking its departure at about nine o'clock. The picnic was, as usual, a great success.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at Palmerston North, on Wednesday last, at 11.20 p.m.

The polling on Saturday for a member to represent Maori Creek in the Grey County Council has resulted in the reelection of Mr Clement Parfitt by a large majority over Mr James Mill Morris, the numbers being, Parfitt 148, Morris 110 ; majority 37. The leasehold of a Maori Reserve of 26 acres of land, or thereabouts, is advertised for sale. The land has a frontage to the Sea Beach and also to the new Sea Beach road ; and it is partly cleared and partly fenced. The Government having withdrawn all lands between the Teremakau and the Hokitika rivers from sale, the present offers a favorable opportunity to investors; and being on the beach road midway between Greymouth and Hokitike, would afford fine accommodation for sheep and cattle. Robin Hood's share list on the C. J.C. Summer Meeting closed on the 30th ult., with 4048 members, being an excess of 1048 shares over the original issue. A large committee of investors superintended the drawing, which passed off most satisfactorily. A goodly number of prizes came to the West Coast. The programme of the Dunedin Autumn Meeting is announced in to-day's issue.

Cured of Drinking.—"A young friend of mine was cured of an insatiable thirst for liquor, that had so prostrated his system that he was unable to do any business. He was entirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters. It allayed all that burning thirst, took away the appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and he has no desire to return to his cups."—From a leading R.R. Official. Read

A Lady's Wish.-—" Oh, how I do wish my skin was as clear and soft as yours ! " said a lady to a friend. " You can easily make it so," answered the friend. '' How V inquired the first lady. "By using Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did it for me, as you observe." Read