The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1886.

Kumara Times, Issue 3144, 1 December 1886, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1886.

A smart shock of earthquake was experienced throughout this distaict last night, at about 10 o’clock. The exact time is given by one observant at 9.57 p.m., which corresponds to the time the shock was felt at Hokitika. At Greymouth also a slight shock was felt at about 10 p.m. Several earth tremors, accompanied by underground rumblings, were felt at Rotorua on Monday evening, and shortly afterwards Mount Tarawera sent up a dense volumn of steam, which 'rsted twenty minutes. Wnhanga Peak also appeared active. No lire was visible. Some springs at Ohinemutu showed increased activity immediately after. By 7.30 every tiling settled down to its

normal condition. We observe by a cablegram that a severe earthquake was felt in New South Wales yesterday morning over a large area of country.

The Christchurch coach arrived this afternoon, at the usual hour. The Wesleyan Home Mission Meeting will be held at the Wesleyan Church this evening, at eight o’clock.

The annual inspection of the arms and accoutrements of the Kumara Rifles took place last night, Major Bonar, the Officer Commanding the District, was the Inspecting Officer, who was accompanied by Lieutenant Spence. He expressed himself very pleased with the state he found the arms in. After the inspection, the company marched out, and Lieutenant Bain was then put through the practical part of his examination for his final commission. This officer passed a satisfactory examination. The company then marched back to the drill hall, and was put through the manual firing exercises by Lieutenant Bain. Major Bonar congratulated the company on its good appearance, and expressed a hope that they would be able to go to the Easter Encampment to be held at New Plymouth. The total receipts for admission to the Church of England Sunday School entertainment at the Theatre Royal last Friday evening were £23 11s. The expenses amounted to only £5 15s, so that there is a nett balance of £17165. The promoters and school teachers are grateful to the public and those who kindly gave their services to make the entertainment such a success.

Sir G, 0. Trevelyan (Earl of Dalhousie), M.P. for the Hawick Group, Roxburghshire, in the last British Parliament, a Unionist, (Secretary for Scotland and a member of the Cabinet in Gladstone’s last Administration), having declined to contest the seat for Brighton (rendered vacant by the death of Mr David Smith), Robertson, a Conservative, has been elected. The Earl, it will be remembered, last January paid a visit to New Zealand, coming as far as Jackson’s, on the Christchurch road, and visiting Lake Brunner. The annual meeting of Lodge Westland Kilwinning 467 5.0., was held at the Manchester Unity Hall, Hokitika, last night (St. Andrew’s), The Times reports that after the ordinary formal business had been dealt with the installation ceremony was conducted by P.M. andD.G.S. Bro. H. L. Michel in his usual impressive manner. The following officers were installed : —R. W.M., Bro. J. J. Breeze ; D.M., E. B. Sammons; S.M., R. W. Wade; S.W., H. S. Andrewes; Treasurer, R. Hilldrup; Secretary, John Peake; S.D., D. J. Evans; J.D., J. Lynch ; I. G., L. W. Bell ; Stewards, Bros. Kelsey, Smith, and Robinson; Tyler, Bro. H. S. Wales. After the ceremony was concluded, the brethren sat down to a substantial banquet, and after the solids were disposed of, the usual loyal and masonic toasts duly honored, interspersed with songs. There was a arge muster of brethren from the Kilwinning and other lodges. Mr Alan Scott arrived at eight o’clock last evening from Greymouth. He came by the old road to Marsden, being accompanied by Mr P. Foley, M.C.C. for Greenstone, and would be able to form some idea of the valuable timber along the route. Mr Scott proceeded homewards to Christchurch this morning at ten o’clock in the vehicle by which he arrived here.

Sergeant Watson was to leave Ross yesterday to take charge of the Knmara police station. We observe that he was to be presented before his departure with an illuminated address, “as a token of esteem and respect he has earned from everyone who knew him during his long stay in the district.” A correspondent of the Guardian says that “Everyone feels regret at losing him, and not less Mrs Watson herself.” Constable Williams, of Kumara is appointed to take charge of the Ross station. He is a very deserving officer, and we trust this appointment will lead to still further promotion for one who is so eminently qualified to discharge the duties. Constable M‘Manus has been transferred to Greymouth.

Commander Edwin wired to-day, at 10.37 a.m.—“Bad weather and a heavy gale expected within six hours from now, between north-east and north and west, with heavy rain; glass further fall. Indications bad.”

We are pleased to observe that a Cadet Corps is about to be formed here. A meeting of youths over thirteen years of age desirous of joining is called for Friday evening at the Adelphi Hall, at halfpast seven o’clock. At the Volunteer Parade Major Bonar expressed his hearty approval of the movement.

The Minister of Mines has agreed to subsidii c the prospectors of the Cedar Creek reefs, Ross, m driving their low level tunnel, to the extent of £3OO, on condition that the county contributes £3OO, and the prospectors £3OO in labour.

The Cain murder case was continued yesterday at Timaru, and was again adjourned till 11 o’clock this morning. A fatal accident happened at the Lyell on Saturday afternoon last. A miner well known in the district, named Peter Fantana, fell over a precipice on the rocks in the Buller river, and was killed instantly. Deceased leaves a wife and family.

The late Fred Archer's increasing bodily weight caused him to lead a life of extreme dietary privation in order to keep himself down to Bst. lllbs., his lowest riding weight. No doubt this unnatural existence contributed to the mental and physical condition which caused him to cut short his existence. Seidlitz powders and biscuits were his principal subsistence during the racing season, and he continually used Turkish baths.

A bishop’s daughter seems to be coming to the front as a musical composer of great merit. She is Miss Rosalind Ellicott, daughter of the Bishop of Gloucester, and an overure composed by her was performed at the recent Gloucester Musical Festival. Many women have helped men to write—to wit, Mendelssohn’s sister and Wagner’s wife.

A reporter, in describing a teetotal meeting, said that “they had a most harmonious and profitable session, and retired from the hall full of the best spirits.” Never Return. —lt is said that one out of every four real invalids who go to foreign countries to recover health never return, except as a corpse. The undertakers, next to the hotelkeepers, have the most profitable business. This excessive mortality may be prevented and patients saved and cured under the care of friends and loved ones at home, if they will but use American Go’s Hop Bitters in time.