The Kumara Times Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1886.

Kumara Times, Issue 2884, 2 January 1886, Page 2

The Kumara Times Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1886.

Owing to pressure of cablegrams to-day we are compelled to hold our notices of the Fire Brigade demonstration, the NewYear picnics, and other matters of public interest, till Monday's issue. To-night the Colorado Minstrels—six charming ladies and six clever gentle- | men—of whom we gave some notice in our last issue ; will make their appearance at the Theatre Royal. We advise all persons who enjoy a really good minstrel performance, to pay a visit to the theatre. Madame Cecilia Summerhayes and her little company of artistes is announced to appear at the Theatre Royal on Monday next next, the 4th inst. The Christchurch coach arrived this afternoon at four o'clock. The Catholic Church bazaar which has has been open each week-day evening since Thursday, the 24th, was closed lastevening, the few things remaining unsold being nearly all disposed of by Dutch auction, by Vance Klaus Hassalaer, the "Flying Dutchman." On Monday a grand dramatic entertainment will be given for the same object by the Dillnmn Town Dramatic Club, in the Adelphi Theatre, on which occasion the sensational domestic drama entitled "The Colleen Bawn " will be produced. We regret to record the death of Miss Holmes, the eldest daughter of Mr James Holmes, of typhoid fever, at Hokitika. The West Coast Times reports that Miss Holmes had a very short illness, and at first it was thought the disease was not worthy of apprehension: typhoid, however, soon made its appearance, and she died unconscious, having been in that state for some little time. The friends of Mr and Mrs Holmes will hear of their loss with sorrow, and her companions will miss her bright sunny face. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon. The Westland County Council invite tenders for—(1) raising crate at Goldsborough, (2) extension of Kumara borough eastern boundary, (3) extension of Kokatahi road, and (4) fulfilling office of poundkeeper, Arahura. Plans and specifications for the various works may be seen at the places mentioned in the advertisement. Tenders for all the works close on Tuesday, January 12, at 5 p.m. Messrs Girdwood and Co. will sell by auction at the cattle sale yards, Arahura, on Monday next, prime bullocks and heifers, and heavy-weight cross-bred wethers. Mr and Mrs Menteath left Reefton by coach last Tuesday morning en route for Wellington. Mr Menteath's friends assembled on Monday evening, at Dawson's Hotel, to bid him farewell, when a very pleasant evening was spent. The Times says the regret felt at Mr Menteath's departure is very great, aud he carries away with him the most abundant wellwishes for his future advancement. P. D. Todd has just received five cases Home goods, ex Ruapehn, for the Christmas holidays. Men's black and coloured French felt hats, helmet hats, boys' felt Galatea hats, black and coloured velvet Tom O'Shanters. Men's white shirts, silk scarfs, &c. The latest novelties in ladies' corsets, splendid value. [Advt.]