MR J. A. LUTZ.

To-night Mr Lutz will be entertained at a smoke concert by the members of the Greymouth Gentleman's Club, prior to his departure on a twelve months' holiday trip when he purposes visiting ajlthe chief countries of the world. As Mr Lutz has for many years past occupied a prominent position in the business, volunteering and sporting circles of Greymouth a few words concerning his past history will at the present time be nofc oufc of place. ' EARLY LIFE. I Mr Julius Adolph Lutz is a native of Pforzheim the well known centre of the Grand Duchy of Baden. He received his education at the College of Pforzheim, occupying a high position in the final examination especially, in classical studies and experimental chemistry. While a studen'. at the college li. fo .'; up the English language as one of his studies, and as he made progress, read with all the avidity of a young mind the soul inspiring works of Captain Marryatt, followed by a course of Dickens, Thackeray, and others of the standard English authors. It was his knowledge of English institutions so acquired, that formed a predilection for English life which has lasted to the present day. In : Germany he was nicknamed "The Englishman," in the same way that in English speaking communities he was called "The German." YOUNG MANHOOD. Upon the completion of his collegiate course he was apprenticed to amerchahtile firm in Mannheim, one of the principal commercial towns on the Rhine, and when the period had expired entered upon his term pf military service, which he completed to the satisfaction of the officers and profit to himself Being now free to follow his own inclinations in. the matter of travel, he set out for London, where for a year he was foreign correspondent, of a large ______ bufc learning of New' Zealand and the wonderful opportunities that existed of making, a rapid'f ortune in the golden colony^ he decided to come at once and make one, and in the beginning of 1880. LANDED ON THE COAST. His first advent was in Hokitika where for some weeks he endeavoured to obtain a suitable position as foreign correspondent, bufc as may be imagined all these important posts were at the time occupied. Nothing daunted, he set to work to battle for a living, and nothing in the way of work came amiss. After two or three years of this, he saw it was advisable to learn some trade, and hedecided upon that of butchering, being led to this selection by the fact that his father had been connected with the business part of a large meat supply firm in Pforzheim, and the trade offered opportunities of forming a business on his own account. He had to learn the trade from the beginning and when mastered, he sent home for hisbrother, Mr W Lufcz, and commenced business in Hokitika, subsequently removing to Greymouth. "In his business he met with varying fortunes. As our readers are aware, thepe.iod between 1880 and 1890 was one of severe depression throughout the colony generally and more especially on the West Coast. However, he accepted the bad strokes of fortune with the good, and by persistent work, aided by the help of his wife, (a daughter ofthe late Mr D M McLeod, who was accidentally drowned in the Buller river) he weathered all storms, and succeeded in attaining a position where no fear of Fortune's frowns are likely to trouble him. Some six years ago as an investment, he purchased tlie wellknown Wharf Hotel and leased it to Mr Griffiths for three years. When the lease had expired, the premises were taken by Mrs Geiseking, but were destroyed by the fire which originated in adjoining premises. This necessitated rebuilding and Mr Lutz erected a commodious house, which is a credit to Westland. With the assistance of Mrs Lutz he successfully conducted the very -large business attached to the hotel until the present week, when it willbe taken over by Mr Fred Rogen, who has taken it on a five years' lease. IN PUBLIC MATTERS, Mr Lutz has during his residence in Greymouth taken an active interest. He early joined the Greymouth Naval Brigade, and after the disbandment of that corps in 1886, joined the Greymouth Rifles under Captain Petrie, a,s full private. From private, he rapidly worked up the successive steps in rank until In. became the Lieutenant commanding the corps, and until last month, during Major Morice's absence in England, etc., was sole officer in command. He still holds his commission, and has applied for twelve months leave for absence, which on account of his long and valuable services will follow as a matter of righfc. Mr Lutz was also one of the founders of the Grey Trotting Club and manfully he Has worked with his fellow officers, in making this institution one of the most popular and leading clubs of the colony. In various other matters of business, social, and public relationship, MrLutzhasoccupied an honored position and he is in every respect worthy of the large amount of success he has achieved, in face of many disadvantages and difficulties that would discourage men of weaker mould. THE FUTURE. The act of hospitality to be extended to Mr Lutz this evening, is in every way a graceful and- well deserved recognition of his past services in the community. We are glad to say that Mr Lutz has no intention of severing his connection with Greymouth, and his wife and family remain here during his absence. Upon his return, he will probably once more re-enter business life, but in what branch of mercantile pursuit f nture events and conditions will decide. His experience of the versatile conditions existing in a colonial business career is now a varied one, and as he is endowed with brains and capacity for long and continuous effort, there is little fear but what he will make a success of any undertaking he miy enter upon. In common with the whole community we wish him a pleasant ahd profitable holiday and safe return to the. land of his adoption.

A Russian named Gnthman, who has been sentenced in Paris to five years impi h onment, has earned his living as a "convert", now becoming Protestant, now Catholic, now Jew. It wai proved that he hai obtained various faiths. He had been baptised no fe ver than 20 times,

LAKE BRUNNER SPORTS AND REGATTA To be held at Moana on EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 31si. Committee— Messrs Thomson, Chamberlain, Regan, Daly, Sullivan, Phelan, Manera, Martin, Ray. Treasurer— Mr J Daly. Secret ,ry— Mr J Phelan. Starter Mr C C Ball. Judge— Mr J Thomson. Handicappers (running)— Mr JV.Barris ; chopping and sawing, Mr C C Bell. Sail-ing-Committee. Timekeeper— Mr J Regan 1 Maiden Sawing Contest (18 inch log) —Ist prize L 2, 2nd prize Ll, 3rd prize 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is ; starts at 12 noon 2 Sheffield Handicap, 120 yards -Ist prize L 3 and trophy value 10s 6d, 2nd prize Ll 10s, 3rd trophy value 103 6d. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance ls ; starts at 12 30 pm 3 Maiden Chopping Contest (18 inch log), slope cut— lst prizs L 2, 2nd prize trophy value Ll ls, 3rd prize 10s." Nomination 2, acceptance- 1 5 starts at 1p m 4 Cumberland Wrestling (12 stone and under)— lsb prize trophy value Ll ls, 2nd prize trophy value 103. Nomination ls ; start at 1 30 p m 5 Flatty Race (about 1 mile)— lst prize Ll, 2nd trophy value 10s 6d. Nomination Is ; starts at 2 p m 6 Handicap Sawing Contest (2ft logs) —Ist prize L 5, 2nd prize L 2, 3rd prize Ll. Nomination 35, ; acceptance 2s perpair ; starts at 2 30 p m 7 Handicap Sailing Rice— lst prize L 3 and ttophy value Ll 10s, 2nd prize L 2. Nomination 2s, acceptance ls : 8 Handicap. Chopping Contest (2ft logs) —Ist priz^ L 5 and gold medal value L 3, 2nd prize L 2 10s, 3rd prize Ll. : Nomination 4s, acceptance 2s ; starts at 3 15 pm 9 Running High Leap— lst ptize trophy value 15s, 2nd prize ss. Nomination Is ; starts at 3 45 p m 10 Tug -of-War (10 a side)— Prize L 2 and sweep of 2s per man; starts at 4 15 pm 11 Bun and Treacle Race -Ist prize trophy value 10s 6d, 2nd trophy value 3s. Entry free ; starts at 4 30 p m 12 Ladies' Race (Handicap) -Ist prize trophy value 12s 6d, 2nd prize ss. Entry free ; starts spm . 13; 100 Yards Local Race (open to resi--1 dents from Te Kinga to Kotuku)— Prize trophy value Ll 10s. Nomination ls ; starts at .5 15 p m Nominations "for events' 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, close on FRIDAY, MARCH 14, and must be in the hands of the Secretary by that date; -Handicaps declared TUESDAY, MARCH 18th and will appear in Geey River Argus of that date Acceptances close on SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd. Events 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 post entry RULES. 1 In all events 3 competitors or no race, 4 or no second prize, 5 or no third prize 2 In events Nos 1 and 6 names of both competitors be given 3 The decision of the committee to be final, and all law proceeding, barred 4 Competitors for events 2,: 6, 7 and 8 must send in last 2 years' performances 5 Nomination ani acceptance fees must be in the hands af the Secretavy with respective closings JOHN PHELAN, Hon Sec. . Postal Address— Moana