The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2652, 7 March 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1885.

The English and European -mails by direct steamer, the Rimutaka, to Wellington were delivered 'here this afternoon. We have received No. 13 of the Anglo-New-Zealandev, dated January 16. The signs of heavy rain, so much required in this district to fill the dams and thus enable all miners to pursue continuous operations are more hopeful now than for weeks and months past. Commander Edwin wired at 11.15 a.m. to-day “Bad weather may be expected between north-cast and north and west; glass falling very soon, and after 12 hours from now heavy fall of rain.” We have the authority of Dr. Monckton for stating that two cases of whooping cough came under his notice for treatment last night. On and after the 16th inst. the agencies at Rimu of the National Bank and the dank of New Zealand will be closed. Now is the time to secure a large parcel of drapery for little money. Genuine sale. J, Manson and Co.—[Adyt,]

The Hokitika and Greymouth cricketers have been unfortunate in selecting the days for their matches. Some few weeks ago the Hokitika team went to Greymouth for the purpose of playing a match, but heavy rain came on, and although an attempt at play was made in the afternoon, and persisted in for about an hour, it was but a dismal effort, and at the end of that time all were very wet and glad to knock off a game carried on under such damp and depressing circumstances. The same ill luck is attending the Greymouth cricketers, who arrived here by tram last night, and then drove on to Hokitika to play a match there to-day. Late Sydney papers state that a number of applications were received from ministers of religion desirous of accompanying the Soudan expedition as chaplain, but it was decided not to send any, as so many denominations had to be represented. The total number of the contingent enrolled is 477 men, 55 officers, non-commissioned officers, and staff; total 532. More men enlisted than were required. The physique of the men is very good, and reflects credit on the colony. Mr H, Richardson Rae yesterday received a telegram from the Minister of Education apprising him that the Hon. Mr Ballance had authorised the High School Board to utilise Government House for scholastic purposes, in accordance with the application made to that effect. An ordinary monthly meeting of the Westland County Council will be held next Wednesday, when the new standing orders as brought by the Revision Committee, will be confirmed. The business paper is otherwise very heavy, and it is expected that a sum of not less than ,£3OOO will be required to pay the accounts for February. The total cost of the repair of the damages by flood is estimated at £4500. The casualty has led to the employment of a great number of men, and the work of extending the Arahura bridge, and protecting the river bank is being proceeded with as rapidly as possible. The plucky conduct of some women in Ross in saving girls from drowning is thus narrated to the Ross Mercury by an eyewitness “ A girl named Ada Garforth was bathing with a young cousin of hers, when the latter got beyond her depth. The elder girl endeavoured to rescue her, and in the effort she lost her footing. A Miss Jenkins seeing the accident, went to their assistance, and succeeded in getting hold of Miss Garforth, who, however, was still reaching out for her then drowning cousin. Miss Jenkins, holding on to Miss Garforth, got out of her 5 depth, and not being able to swim, the whole three would certainly have lost their lives had not some presence of mind been exhibited at that critical moment. Some ladies, notably Mrs Arnold, jun., and Miss Arnold, managed to save the two younger girls by simply dragging them ashore with the aid of their parasols. Miss Jenkins was, however, past such assistance ; she was out of reach, and had gone into deep water. Apparently the girl that was trying to save Miss Garforth and her cousin was in great danger of sinking. As a fact, she had become exhausted, and the help of a strong swimmer was wanted. As she sank for the second time Mrs Boothman, a lady residing on the top of the hill, rushed down the footpath, and, without stopping to undress, dashed in, and rescued Miss Jenkins in a most plucky manner.” Mr Henry Felling, a very old resident of the West Coast, died at his residence, Greymouth, on Wednesday morning last, after a long and painful illness, at the age of G2. Deceased was a much respected citizen and had a large circle of friends. He was a native of Tarring, Sussex, England, and nephew of the late James Shoolbridge, of Tottenham Court road, Loudon. His remains were interred at the Greymouth Cemetery yesterday. The Union Company’s s.s. Omapere loaves Dunedin for Greymouth on Tuesday next. She calls at Oamaru, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Wellington en route. At th e Preston sale yards, Greymouth, on Monday next, Messrs Girdwood, Lahman and Co. will sell by auction 60 head prime quality bullocks, and 100 heavy cross-bred wethers. They have also on sale 200 two-tooth cross-bred breeding ewes, from first-class stock. 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 flour, 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 lie strongly advises the public to visit the auction sale before the great fate comes off, as they will save 25 per cent, on every article,—[Anvt.J

The usual East Coast and Australian mails arrived at 3.10 p.m. 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. ]