The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2668, 9 April 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1885.

The first of the course of geological lectures to be delivered in Kumara by Professor Black is announced to be given in the Theatre Royal this evening, at 8 o’clock; and the subject is—“ How quartz reefs were formed, and how gold came into them.” The subject is one which should prove highly interesting to miners. The charge for admission will be one shilling ; ladies will be admitted free. The firebell rung out its warning notes this morning at about 4 o’clock. The fire did not last long, and is said to have been occasioned by the burning of an old hut, near the Shamrock Lead. An impudent theft was committed last night at the residence of Mr J. M ‘Ennis, Esq., Clerk of the Courts. Some time between 12 at night and daylight this morning, some one entered his stable, took the horse, saddle and bridle, and also a water-proof coat which Mr M‘Ennis had put in readiness for an early start to Goldsborough this morning to attend to Court business. Judge of his surprise when he came to open the stable door, and found the horse and articles mentioned gone ! A little man who has just done his four years for burglary is suspected, and the police are believed to be on his tracks towards Christchurch. Commander Edwin wired shortly after noon to-day:—“Bad weather may be expected between west and south and south-east ; glass rising soon.” The Secretary Kumara Hospital Fete Committee acknowledges the receipt from Messrs Davidson Bros, of £7 10s 6d, being the full amount of collections made in Kumara on behalf of Jacob Nelson, who recently went over to the Melbourne Hospital. It appears that Nelson died before the amount reached him, and it has therefore been returned to Messrs Davidson Bros., the senders, who, with the consent of the majority of the subscribers, have, as stated, handed the sum collected to the Fete Committee. Commenting on the performance of “ Hie Sea of Ice ” by the Dillman Town Dramatic Club, at Greyinouth last night for the benefit of the Grey Hospital, the Argus remarks:—•“ As a matter of fact, many of the cynical sort who imagined that nothing clever in a histrionic need be looked for from Kumara, sat the performance out, and went away pleased. After making all allowances for provincialities, the performance, taken as a whole, was a decided success. And there is no doubt that the company could not have attained to such a pitch of proficiency without a great deal of study and hard work. They deserve credit for the admirable treat they afforded the public of

Greymouth last night. The company perform again this evening, when the grand mythological comedy of “Pygmalion and Galatea ” will be performed, and we hope to again see a bumper house, which doubtless will be the case considering the favorable impression made on the public last night.” Mr Bowen, Chairman of the East and West Coast Railway Committee, at Christchurch, last Thursday received a telegram from the delegates in London to the effect that the railway is in hand with people of influential character, and that prospects are hopeful, but that delay has been occasioned by the alarming state of affairs with Russia. A full share in the five-acre claim formerly known as Gilbert Roberts and party’s is for sale by tender. Particulars can be obtained from Mr Frederick Healey, on the ground, or from Mr D. Hannan, to whom tenders are to be addressed before 7 p.m. next Wednesday, 15th inst. The claim is a good-paying one ; satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. The foundation of a new crematory has been laid in the suburbs of New York, and it was to be finished by February Ist. The society in New York has 500 members pledged solemnly to the disposal of their dead bodies by cremation. “ Yon Don’t Know Their Value.”— “ They cured me of biliousness, and kidney complaint, as recommended. I had a half-bottle left, which I used for my two little girls, who the doctors and neighbors said could not be cured. lam confident I should have lost both of them one night if I had not the American Co. ’s Hop Bitters in my house to use. This is why I say you do not know half the value of American Hop Bitters, and do not recommend them highly enough. ” See REVOLUTION. Public Notice.—Whereas it is publicly rumoured, and not without foundation, that the Flying Dutchman will be missing some fine morning shortly : such being the case he is determined his patrons shall have the benefit of the entire stock that will put competition out of the question ; and rather than the goods shall be handled by the limbs of the law they will be sold at a great sacrifice. Inspection invited, as the goods are of the first water. The sale will last until Monday next, and all goods must be sold. A fresh arrival of boots, groceries, drapery, &c., &c. —[Advt.]