The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2651, 6 March 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1885.

At the annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, it was decided to request the Rev. George Hay, pastor of the Kumara and Stafford churches, not to resign his charge until the Presbytery shall have given the congregation an opportunity of stating whether it is in the interest of the parish that he should resign at this time. A more extended report of the proceedings is given in another column. Statements of receipts and expenditure in connection with the Church are also published in our advertising columns. At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before D. Macfarlane, Esq., R.M., William Morgan appeared to answer a charge of assault, occasioning bodily harm, on Ah Shum, of the ThreeMile. Mr Purkiss appeared for the informant ; Mr Kitchingham (of Guinness and Kitchingham) for the accused. Upon the application of the informant, with the consent of the accused, the information was withdrawn by leave of the Court. Notice.—Auction of drapery.—Vance Klaus Hassalaer wishes to inform the public of Kumara and surrounding districts that he has brought with him a large stock of drapery, which must be sold at a great discount. He also has on hand several tons of Hour, in sacks of 200 cwt., price, 24s per sack, guaranteed. Vance Klaus Hassalaer, the King of the Jews will remain in Kumara until Easter, after that the Kumara merchants have made full arrangements to bury him free • therefore he strongly advises the public to visit the auction sale before the great fate comes oft", as they will save 25 per cent. 011 every article.—JAuvx.]

Notice is hereby given that no burgess's name will be inserted on the Burgess List of the borough, about to be compiled, unless all rates are paid ; and all arrears unpaid on the 31st of this month will be sued for without further notice. Commander Edwin wired this afternoon that: —"Bad weather may now be expected between north-west and west and south ; and glass rise soon." Mr Johnßevan, M.H.R., has received a notification from the Minister of Justice, that his Excellency the Governor has appointed him a Visiting Justice of the Hokitika Gaol. Ladies should not fail to visit J. Manson, and Co.'s clearing sale. A great reduction has been made in all classes of drapery. —[Advt. ] Now is the time to secure a large parcel of drapery for little money. Genuine sale. J. Manson and Co.—[Advt.]