The Kumara Times Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1886.

Kumara Times, Issue 2900, 13 February 1886, Page 2

The Kumara Times Published Every Evening. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1886.

Michael Maloney, John Davies, Francis Alleyn Olden, William Nicholson, and John S. Benyon were to-day nominated and elected to constitute the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of the Borough of Kumara. Their election is notified by the Returning Officer in another column.

The go-as-you-please pedestrian match between G. J. Haylett, of Greymouth, and T. Johnston, of Brunnerton, for £25 a-side, commenced in the Theatre Royal this afternoon, at half-past two o’clock. The contestants started at a smart walking pace, and did the first two miles in 20 minutes. There are 29 laps to the mile, thus saving 5 laps as compared with the course at the Public Hall in Greymonth, where the same men had their walking match. At the end of the first hour Haylett took the lead from Johnston, who had held it from the start. Seven miles were accomplished in 1 hour 15 minutes. At 4.30 p.m., two hours from starting, both men, who had kept together from the start, had covered 12 miles 7 laps, Haylett being one lap ahead. We remind intending contractors that the tenders for the sludge-channel extension contract close at noon on Saturday.

Commander Edwin wired at 2.10 this afternoon—“ Bad weather may be expected between north-east and north and west ; glass fall again and wind backing Avithin 12 hours.”

The Christchurch coach arrived this afternoon at the usual hour Avith a large number of passengers, among Avhom Avere the Rev. Father BroAvne (who returns to his charge here), and two majors of the Salvation Army, avlio are proceeding to Hokitika to confer distinctions on their fellow soldiers of the gospel in Hokitika. The Rev. Father Walshe and seA’cral others of the Catholic clergy are o-one on a visit to Dunedin to attend the services at the opening of the Cathedral there by Cardinal Moran.

Tlie Revs. C. Bodington and G. E. Mason, the two clergymen who have been invited by the Bishop of Christchurch to preach a mission in this diocese, will commence their labours in Knmara on Wednesday next, the 17th inst., by a Mission Service at Holy Trinity Church, at eight o’clock in the evening. The order of services during their stay, which will be for the five days following, is given in an advertisement above. All persons are invited, and to bring their friends.

The School of Mines beg to acknowledge the receipt of one guinea from It. J. Secklon, Csi[., M.H.R. We are informed it was a donation from the distinguished stranger who some little time ago inspected the workings with Mr Seddon and was supposed to be the notorious Captain Sutter.

It is officially notified that the Statement of A alues of Properties under “The Property Assessment Act, 1885,” and “The Pating Act, 1882,” section 3, have been deposited at the office of the Borough Council for public inspection, and that the last day for sending in objections is the 20th February. There were 1,544,949 tons of coal exported from .Newcastle, KS.W., last year.

The Hillman’s Town Amateur Dramatic Club gave an entertainment at Ross last night in aid of the Jacobsen family, playing “The Sea of Ice.” There was a fair attendance ; and the Club received a most enthusiastic reception. They play again this evening “The Colleen Bawn ” for their own benefit.

The Ahaura correspondent of the Argus telegraphed yesterday—“ Young’s large barn at Totara Flat was completely destroyed by fire this morning. ” The Greymouth Amateur Swimming Club hold their annual contests this afternoon at the shed, head of the lagoon. The handicap for the 300 yards, all comers, was as follows Morse, scratch ; Sai'geant, M'Davitt, j minute; C. Williams, | minute; Greenwood and Easson, 1 minute. The other handicaps were to be made on the ground.

The funeral of the late Mr William King (who was drowned in the Grey River recently) takes place to-morrow at 2.30 p.ra. Deceased belonged to the Ancient Order of Foresters.

John O’Connor, alias Maurice Kerr, alias John Stuart, was taken before Messrs Kennedy and Kerr at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, and charged with obtaining money under false pretences by means of a valueless cheque. At the request of the Police accused was remanded until Tuesday next, the 16th inst.

Mr C. F. Holmes’ substantially built and freehold property in Seddon street, known as a tentmaking establishment, is for sale by tender. There is an orchard and garden attached to the premises. Tenders close on Friday, 26th inst. Particulars can be obtained from Mr Holmes.

W. J. M‘Hroy and Co., Main street, Knmara, beg to announce that they are purchasers of gold.— [Ad vt.]

The Life of an M.P.—An M.P., deploring the evil effects of London habits on the health, said that were it not for the American Co.’s Hop Bitters he could not live through with the irregular hours he was forced to keep. Said he; “As soon as I feel weak and exhausted from long night sessions and meals at irregular hours, 1 resort to my Hop Bitters instead of stimulants. They regulate my bowels and keep my appetite good, my brain clear, and my strength and health are preserved.” See Alcoholic Fatuity. —The chronic debauchee feels that he positively cannot exist without his alcoholic stimulation. To quit drinking or to continue the habit brings death all the same. Such a man can find in American Co.’s Hop Bitters, properly used, a perfect panacea for the drunkard’s cure. Read