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

Kumara Times, Issue 2839, 6 November 1885, Page 2

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

The free lecture on " Combustion," by Dr. Davy, in connection with the School of Mines, is postponed till Tuesday next, owing to the unfavonrableness of the weather and other attractions to-night and to-morrow night. The Theatre Royal last evening was well filled to see Mr Robson's Transparent Panorama of the Egyptian War. The pictures were certainly the best we have ever seen here, either as panoramic or dioramic views painted on canvas, or as thrown on to a large calico sheet, as they were last night. The colours also were shown to greatest satisfaction. Besides grand pictures of the embarkation of troops in immense ships from England and Sydney for Soudan, there were pictures showing the contrast between the wooden walls of Old England and the armour-plated vessels of the present day, and sketches of the destruction effected at Alexandria in a few hours. Then there were magnificent views of London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cork, and Alexandria, the studio and seat of Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford, the Clyde, scenes on the Upper Thames and the beautiful lakes of Killarney. Mr Robson briefly and tersely describes the various pictures ; and concluded the entertainment by a distribution of gifts of useful and fancy goods. It will be repeated this evening, with some fresh pictures. The third day's events of the Victorian Racing Club's Spring Meeting were run yesterday. The weather was fine and the attendance of the public good. Like the Caulfield Cup day, it was remarkable for horses falling. In the Weight-for-age Steeplechase, two miles and a-half, there were only three starters, Banker, Denmark, and Trickett, and all fell during the race, Denmark falling twice. Trickett came in first, but was disqualified for going on the wrong course. Banker was first, Denmark second. In the Veteran Stakes, one mile and a-half, Britisher was first, Cerise and Blue second, Metal third. Twenty-four horses started. It was a splendid finish, Britisher only secm-ing pride of place by half a length. Grace Darling and Doncaster fell. Williams, who was riding Grace Darling, was severely shaken, while the horse Doncaster was killed on the spot, his rider escaping without injury. Great excitement prevailed, and much sympathy is expressed for Mr Jones at the untoward loss. The other events were of little interest, being won easily. Mr W. A. Ellis, physiognomist, and mind-reader, is announced to give an entertainment in the Adelphi Theatre tomorrow evening. What Mr Ellis is capable of is told in the following story, which is taken from the Wairarapa Standard :—Professor Ellis, the psychometrist, came up to the Wairarapa by train on Monday evening, and during the journey those who were in the same carriage were rather astonished at this gentleman's gift at thought reading. One gentleman handed him a handkerchief, and a correct description of a former owner was given, even to the name. The little group of listeners were puzzled as to the modus operandi of the Professor, but lie claimed no supernatural power. The same gentleman asked Mr Ellis, if he would give him a test from some hand-writing. "Yes, if lean," he replied, and taking the writing he pressed it to his forehead. In a few moments he said, " This writing refers to some property ; there is a dispute about it ; it comes to me that there are two men arguing with each other very warmly over it ; I see one sitting at a desk and the other with his hand upon a chair, and the one at the chair refuses to give up the document. This is all I get at present. "Wei!,'" said tiie owner of the loiters, who lives just outside of Musteri'on, "' i.lwu-'s very remarkable. You have accurately described what the letter is about, and the scone you have

this morning. I stood by a chair and I had ; some warm words with a certain gentleman because I would not give up some papers to him. The whole thing is correct." Several other tests equally interesting were given, and the monotony of the journey over the Rimutaka was broken by having the Professor as a traveling companion. Commander Edwin wired at 4.36 p.m. yesterday :—" Bad weather may be expected between north and west and southwest. Glass further fall." Mr Sidney Smith, a tuner and repairer of pianofortes, is now in Kumara, and will give private lessons at the Crown Hotel during his stay. He has for sale on the deferred payment system, pianos, organs, and harmoniums, payment for which may be made weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Messrs Gird wood and Co. will sell by auction at their yards, Arahura, on Monday next, exceptionally nice handy-weight bullocks. A seam of coal has been struck at Redcliffe, near Brisbane, at a depth of 37 feet from the surface. A nugget of gold weighing 630z5., was found at Burrendong, near Ironbarks, N.S.W., last week, by a man named Bell, who diig it up with a pick while fossicking about. It is Worth a Trial.—" I was troubled for many years with kidney complaint, gravel, &c. : my blood became thin, I was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man all over, and could get nothing to help me until I got American Co.'s Hop Bitters, and now my blood and kidneys are all right, and I am as active as a man of thirty although I am seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will do as well for others of my age. It is worth the trial.' — (Father.) Notice