The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2719, 9 June 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1885.

A cablegram this afternoon states that it is currently reported in London that an agreement has been virtually arrived at between Great Britain and Russia on the Afghan frontier question, Russia having yielded in her demands for the Zulfikar Pass.—The statement published in a St. Petersburg journal to the effect that the Ameer of Afghanistan had been murdered by some members of his suite has not been substantiated by any other source, and in official circles in London the news is disbelieved. Mr R. J. Seddon, M.H.E., addressed a meeting of his constituents at Dillman’s Town last evening. There wss a good attendance considering the very inclement and boisterous weather that prevailed. Mr Win. Morris presided. At the conclusion of his address,-a vote of thanks to and confidence in Mr Seddon was unanimously carried. A report of the speech will be given in another issue. The Kumara Dramatic Club’s performances last week, at the Adelphi Theatre, for the benefit of Andrew Carlstrom, and on Friday at Stafford Town, were well received by the public.

Commander Edwin wired at 11.40 a.m. to-day :—“ Bad weather may be expected between west and south and south-east; glass further rise, and weather very cold.” The entertainment to be given on Friday, the 26th inst., in aid of St. Patrick’s School fund will consist of a grand dramatic performance entitled “ Lost in London,” which will be produced by the Dillman’s Town Dramatic Club. Tenders are required by the Hospital Committee for supplies to the Hospital. Particulars will be found advertised, and any further information can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr R. E. Wylde. Owing to the very heavy rain that fell at an early hour yesterday morning the Grey and Hokitika Rivers remained in a state of high flood all yesterday, and consequently there was no shipping movements possible. On her way to Hokitika on Saturday last, the steamer Napier had two blades of her screw broken. Mr Symons, from the Dresden Pianoforte Company, is now in Kumara, and is prepared to sell pianos and organs either for cash or oh two years’ time payments, as by paying a small amount monthly the customer can in two years’ time possess the piano. Early applicais necessary, as Mr Symons’ stay is limited. All orders left at Gilbert Stewart’s Hotel will receive prompt attention. Vance Klaus Hassalaer is now selling by auction a large stock of Groceries, Drapery, of every description, Wheat and Flour ; which must be sold by June 20th. Special Notice to Miners.—Vance Klaus Hasselaer has two tons of dynamite, caps, and fuses coming, which will be offered at 20 per cent below wholesale cost.—The above must be sold out quickly, as Vance Klaus Hasselaer will be leaving again in a few days.— [Advt.] Lovely Climes. There are lovely climes and places in which the evening zephyrs are loaded with malaria and the poison of fever and epidemics. To dwell there in health is impossible, without a supply of Hop Bitters at hand. These American Co.’s Bitters impart an equalizing strength to the system, and prevent the accumulation of deadly spores of contagion. Be sure and see