The Lyell Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1885.

Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume V, Issue 212, 7 March 1885, Page 2

The Lyell Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1885.

In accordance with announcement, a public meeting ol residents was held at Mr Inglig' office on 'Monday evening List, to adopt some measures in the ot protection from fire. Considering the object, it was thought the township would be well represented, but this oocasion. furnished no exception to the rule which 'has become pretty well established, and according to which, it would s/?eni 'that matter* for the public good, >or in the interests of the place generally, .have «to be carried on by'two or three individual*, and these parties, in turn,'to'be abused and blamed with all sorts of imaginary-' ulterior motives. Really, the amount of apathy and in&ifferenco which crops to the surface here now and again, in matters whieh concern all alike, would -almost furnish a pretext for a lot of onr backwardness. But then, as the saying has it, that whieh is everyones business, us nobody's business. We aw glad, however, to see that the steps at the meetin ,T lield on Monday are likely to have -some •result; inasmuch as the nucleus of a! Brigade has been formed, and during the week, the township Imis been canvassed 'for subscriptions towards a fund to provide apparatus. If this is pretty liberally met with, the Brigade-will be in a position to apply for the County bonus, and then put'their appliances in iueh a state of ■efficiency, as any emergency, such as that likely to arise at any moment, would demand. The County Council has passed a resolution suggesting that a local body. 'Such as the local Brigade, or atommittee, ab.suld be formed to have full control of 'the water-works, .and tke reserve ; by "which means, the conservation of the supply could be better looked after-: the Council to subsidibe all cost of maintaining repair and efficiency. The idea is s> good one and likely to be £iven eftect to, as, at present, the thing is in no way • satisfactory, and the water is always •being tampered with. Local authority is essential, but whon matters are placed on

a proper footing, it will be less difficult to make some very material improvements ; prominently amongst them,—the alteration of reservoir, ani lining «f same with concrete.

The Reefton battery returns for last week are :—lnkerman, 5350z$ amaijam ; Keep-it-Dark, 07507.% amalgam Treasure, 3040zs tldwts amalgam.

The Westport Harbour Board notify by advertisement, that tenders for tke supply of 5000 sleeper* (in lots) will l»e received at the office, up to Thursday next.

The National Bank, and the B.mk of New Zealand, will open their' respective offices here to-d,av.

Mr S. Oxnam announces a day's sports at £ era r lat oil St. Patrick's Buy next. With fine weather, the occasion should be a -/istinj one to lovers of the rural picturesque, e-t these o-r f©r a* entin* country-wards.

The Croesus mine has fiim been 'lst >Oll •tribute, to Accolino and party, f'er a term •of eighteen months.

The local School Committee, accepted ft. M" Farias e's tender tor repairs and additions to the master's residence.

The friends -of the two Lyell patients now in West port Hospital, will be glad to •iie&i that bo til are weld out ot danger. Mr. F. Adank informs us they am progressing fave ra bly..

Ih« newly - elected Licensing Cornixjitte®, consisting of Misers M"Cey, Edge, Feddersen-, Lowiek ami CTCallajlian, met <on (Thursday <W.t, l«tr tike purpose of appointing a Chairman. Mr R. M'Coy was unanimously chosen for the ©flics. The Local Option-election, for the pmpose of allowing the householders .to cypress themselves as to whether the number of ■Licenses should-Iw increased, or reduced •d wring the next three years,—ecmss off ;i!bout ihe end off nn'it month.

A 'telegram from Ahauta, describes a •fatal accident to an old Grey Valley 'resident, Steve Camelatto. A later wire iiiferms us ke expired v -*>ry shortly » wards, the injuries being of a terrible nature. Deceased was a natm-cf Corfu', mearly 50 years.of age, a quiet and welldispositioned man, end had lots df friends, from amongst whom he will-be missed.

Cured of Drinking.— u A youngfri«n& of mine was cured er an insatiable thirst for liquor, that lead so prostrated his system that he was unable to m my business. He was entirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters. It allayed all 'that burning.thirst, took away the appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and lie has lemamed a sober and steady man for more'than two years, and hats no (Wire to return to his tups.*"—From a leading R.K. Official. Head.

Jl Lady's Wish.—" Oh, how I do wish my skin was as cleir and soft as yours.!" a lady to a friend. You can easily make it so," answered the fri-end. " How?" inquired the first lady. "By using Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did ittfar me, <as you observe." Bead.