The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2875, 21 December 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885.

A very painful accident happened to Mr William Ryan, carpenter, of Hokitika, who has lately been employed at the Taipo bridge contract. On Saturday afternoon he was engaged felling a tree near there, when, before he could get clear away from the thick undergrowth, he was caught by some limbs and crushed severely about the thighs and abdomen. He was brought to the Hospital about midnight, where Dr. Davy was soon in attendance. Yesterday the doctor succeeded in greatly relieving the patient of pain by an operation ; but it was necessary to undergo further operation, so the services of Dr. Morice, of Greymouth, were secured ; and this afternoon the two doctors were busily engaged in the hope of affording the patient more permanent relief. Ryan, we understand, is well known in the district, where he has been engaged in several bridge contracts and similar undertakings, and is very highly esteemed. The remains of the late Nathan Seddon were conveyed to the Stafford Cemetery yesterday afternoon, leaving Kumara shortly after one o'clock, followed by the wife and two sons of deceased, Mr R. J. Seddon, M.H.R. (his nephew), and a large number of relatives. There were many carriages containing friends in the procession which followed, besides horsemen ; and many other friends joined in and proceeded for some distance on foot. On approaching Waimea and Stafford several other vehicles joined in the procession, horsemen also, and pedestrians, thus evincing the very wide and great respect entertained for the deceased ; indeed, one great admirer who had not been seen for fifteen years trudged on foot all the way from Nelson Creek to Greymouth on Saturday, to catch yesterday morning's tram for Kumara, and join in the general tribute to the memory of one so highly respecbed for his honest and upright actions with all men. On reaching Stafford Town the coffin containing the mortal remains was carried into the Anglican Church, where the Rev. H. G. Gould read a portion of the "Burial Service for the Dead," .after which it was conveyed by the pall-bearers to the beautifully-situated Cemetery on the hill overlooking the town, the large procession of relatives and friends following on foot. Here Mr Gould continued and concluded the impressive ceremony of burial, the coffin, with two beautiful wreaths upon it, being lowered the. while into the grave, where previously had been buried two children of the deceased ; after which the brethren present of the Orange Lodges were summoned around, and Bro. Rodgers. of the Bible and Crown Lodge, Kumara, read the funeral rites of the order over their departed brother. The weather was beautifully propitious, and the meeting of so many friends on the sad occasion who for years past had not seen each other will be remembered for a long time to come. Many of our readers will hear with regret of the sudden death of Mr James Lowrie, formerly a resident of Kanieri and Kumara, who died at Sydney on the 2nd inst. He went in to Sydney to see Mr and Mrs Smith on the evening of Tucsda3 7 , December Ist, was attacked with English cholera whilst at their house, and died on the Wednesday evening. Mr Lowrie was well known on the Coast, and deservedly liked and respected. We have received from Mr S. M. Spiers, bookseller and stationer, a copy of Lucas's Nelson and West Coast Almanac for 188 G. This edition is specially got up for sale in Kumara, as it gives a dn-ectovy (ut page 271) for this town. The garden

calendar is an excellent compendium, and is evidently the work of one well versed in the growing of fruit and vegetables for domestic use. Great attention is also given to the rearing of plants and flowers, and also to the management of the greenhouse. Such clauses of "The Mines Acts" as are of chief interest to the gold miner are introduced ; a sheet almanac is given with it ; and the price is only Is 6d. Copies can be obtained from Mr Spiers. Mr Thompson's diorama of the Zulu War opens to-night at the Theatre Royal. It is highly spoken of by the Press. A meeting of the Children's New Year Picnic Committee will be held in the Town Hall at half-past eight o'clock this evening. The Kumara Blondin will appear at the Hibernian Hall, Waimea, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 23rd and 24th December, in his clever and daring performance on the single wire and tight rope. A match came off on the Greymouth racecourse on Saturday afternoon between Mr John Card's Barney and Mr Edward Martin's Crazy Jane for £2O a-side ; the distance half-a-mile, and the weights 7st. Barney left the mare a long way behind, and won the race easily. Remedy for Hard Times.—Stop spending so much on fine clothes, rich food, and style. Buy good food, cheaper and better clothing, and stop the habit of using expensive or quack doctors, or humbug medicine that does you only harm, but put your trust in the greatest of all, simple, pure remedies, American Co.'s Hop Bitters, that cure always at a trifling cost, and you will see better times i and good health. Read