Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1906. THE CRISIS PAST.

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 May 1906, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1906. THE CRISIS PAST.

Tin; withdrawal of Turkey from the position she took up regarding Egyptian territory and control, was what was generally expected. The lesson, however, will have no effect upon the I’orte, who may he expected to follow a like course in the future. It seems evident, that in the present dispute the Sultan received encouragement from the Kaiser, but the latter, seeI ing the determined attitude taken it]) | by Britain, saw lit to counsel his royal friend to be careful ; in other words, left him to shift, for himself. This he did by bidding out till the last possible moment and then ignominiously conceding everything. The lesson, if lost niton the Sultan, will not be wasted upon Europe. Britain has unmislakeably shown that she regards Egypt as part of the Empire, and those who dispute that point must ho prepared to tight. The attitude taken up by Franco and Russia is significant of the changes that have occurred during the past ten years. Both countries stoutly supported Britain. The former support is doubtless owing to the friendly fooling existing between the two countries, while Russia’s support; was possibly given with a desire to snub Germany, to show that Russia still regards herself as the paramount power in tho control of 'Turkey, and with a desire to establish a better feeling between herself and Britain. Tho incident—for ’tis now hut an incident —has shown the trend of German desire in Asia Minor and the complete isolation nf Germany in (he matter. Militarism in Germany has been played to a high pitch : so high, indeed, as to cause the nations of Europe to regard tho Kaiser as a c instant cause foe anxiety as the disturbing element in European politics.

-Mark Sprol ami Co. will soil al llioir r.ioins lomorrow a( 11 a.in., 20 sacks of potatoes ami 10 sacks unions. Mr \V. Bruce (.Mayor of Ross) lias |iiii|.osc(l an ole. Inc liulitinu’ scheme for lie (own. Tin' borough walor supply, ho stales, would furnish motive power secoml to none in the colony. Parliament will be opened on the last Wednesday in June. The opening will be by commission, consisting of the Speaker, Hon. liowen, and Hons. Pitt, Ormond, Mel.can, Barklev, George and T. Kelly. The members of the Ladies’ Mawhera Hockey Chib are reminded that the opening practice of the season takes place on the Recreation Ground to-morrow afternoon, when all members are requested to attend.

His Excellency the Governor has received a cablegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, conveying the thanks of the King of Italy for the colony’s sympathy with the sufferers by the eruption of Vesuvius.

A sale of work will be hold on the 13th of next month in connection with the Greymouth Methodist Church. The ladies of tile congregation are actively engaged in preparing (or the event, which will bo advertised in due course. Members of the Dunollie Seddon Druids Lodge are reminded that the usual meeting will take place in tho lodge room tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at seven o’clock sharp instead of Thursday. As the

business is most important, members are requested to attend. A four-roomed cottage belonging to Mr Charles Too was burned down at Woodstock late on Sunday night. The house had been occupied by Mr W. Chase, who left it on Saturday, and it was, therefore, empty at the time of the fire. It was insured for ±l4O.

The Public Works Department have decided to dispense with the services of twenty men on the Blackball railway, which means that 80 workers will be left on the formation works. It is understood employment will be offered to the men dismissed from Blackahll on the Reefton works. The division of the Education District into wards is generally regarded as a mistake. At last night’s meeting of the Board this was several limes commented upon, one member remarking that it would developo into a scramble by_mombers for their particular ward. \~e fear there is much truth in the contention.

Evolution has opened cacli year to women a larger number of professions, and has particularly increased their opportunities for service in administrative offices, both public and private. Women in these offices are sometimes more highly valued than men; care, agility, and manual skill, which are essentially feminine qualities, being especially required. The Brunner Druids purpose holding their anniversary ball in Kaye’s Hall on Wednesday, 23rd instant, and are using their best endeavours to make the gathering a brilliant success. They have engaged first-class music from Greymouth, and a strong ladies’ committee lias been formed to take charge of the eatables. A number of visitors have intimated their intention of being present. Saturday’s football showed the condition of the various teams, which is very poor, and as Mr Francis has consented to take charge of the Grey Club’s training sited, wo advise all members to attend practice regularly at the Gymnasium. As the Seniors play Reefton on Saturday, the forwards are requested to roll up at the shed to practise scrums, as their scrum work on Saturday was not as good os President form.

For Bronchial Coughs and Colds. Woods Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 8/6 per bottle.

A. Matheson advertises in another column the arrival of a shipment of choice pickling onions, sound and of the.-Cfet quality. Give them a trial.

Mr Joseph Mandl to-day resigned his position as a member of the Greymouth Harbour Board. He will be succeeded by Mr H. L. Michel, Mayor of Hokitika, and a former member of the Board.

The Hokitika-Mahinapua section of the Ross railway is now open for goods’ traffic. The lino is still under the control of the Public Works’ Department, which superintends the goods’ traffic on the section.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Battalion Band last evening, Mr W. Bennington was elected permanent conductor. A sub-committee was appointed to arrange a smoke concert, which will be held at an early date. Owing to the Opera House being engaged for the rest of the week there will bo no skating in the evenings, but the rink will be open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The next evening will be Monday, 21st inst. Mr Bird, the popular commercial traveller, is in town once again. Our genial friend had the misfortune to got a severe sprain of the ankle since he was last here, which confined him to his room for a month. Even now, Mr Bird has to move along with the aid of a walking stick.

A novel and striking display has been arranged at Tymons and Go’s warehouse in Mawhera Quay, where one window has been entirely dressed with gloves, with a huge hand, which is moved automatically ’in the centre. The display ogives a good idea of the huge stock of gloves carried by this firm. Gloves of all colors, sizes, and to fit all hands are there in profusion. Combined with all these good qualities is the over ruling one —cheapness.

Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion, a new remedy for colds and sore throats, etc, has just' been launched on the Greymouth market. Si other parts of the world it lias a great name, and is regarded as the best known remedy among patent medicines. The agent is now at Greymouth introducing the article here, and is meeting with much success. Messrs R. Russell and S. R. Harris (members of the Works Committee of the Greymouth Harbour Board), accompanied by Mr J. Thomson (Engineer), and Mr. R. Williams (Foreman of Works) this morning visited the north breakwater. They found that tire damage done by the recent heavy weather was not so extensive as at first anticipated. Some £6O should restore the work to its former state

At to day’s meeting of the Oreymoulh Harbor Board, Mr Thomas Ronaync (General Manager of the New Zealand Railways) wrote, asking the Board to vote the sum of £4,500 for new goods’ sheds, and for £12,600 for renewing wharf between the two hydraulic cranes. These amounts were asked for in accordance with the plan of harbor improvements recently adopted. The Railway Department propose to erect at an early date a shop, wherein to repair and paint railway waggons. For a considerable time past, the Department has had in hand Hie enlarging.and repairing of the coal hopper waggons. Up lo the present 140 have been completed, while a hundred remain to ho altered. In some instances, the bodies nf the waggons have been condemned, and have had to be renewed entirely. Tho concert at Ahaura on May 23rd promises to eclipse anything of its kind ever held for such a deserving object. To enable all to attend, the price of the tickets has been fixed at the moderate charge of 2s and Is. The arranging of the programme has been left in most capable hands, so all those who attend may look forward to a treat. After the concert, the hall will he cleared, and dancing indulged in to the strain of sweet music.

To-morrow on Victoria Park, tho first round of the senior hockey fixtures commences with a match between the two local teams, Grey and Trinity. The game should prove an exceedingly interesting one, as both clubs are, in this, tho open-ing-match, putting very strong teams in the field. The Grey Club is this year strengthened by tlic inclusion of now blood from across the ranges, and if Trinity show form equal to that of last year a very exciting contest should eventuate.

The Slab Hut Creek dredge resumed work last week after receiving a thorough overhaul by dredgemaslcr Curtis and the crew. The machinery is all in first-class order, and it is expected tho dredge will have a clear run for many months to come. The dredge lias been one of the most consistent on the Vest Coast, averaging since its commencement 12 to 20 ounces per week. The wash-up lust week was 200/. sdwt for five days. This week, with full time, should show an improvement in Hie return.

Extraordinary things occur, at times, when the ballot is brought into use. A case of this kind occurred at the Education Board meeting last night, when the selection of a carpenter was under consideration. It was evident that almost every member had Ins choice. When, however, the final ballot took place, all the "good things” (to use a sporting term) had “gone down,” and the appointment of Mr Munro was the result. It was then asked who Mr Munro was. His papers were read over, and the general opinion was expressed that the Board had got a real, good man. In these days of temperance, a nonintoxicating beverage is an article much sought after, provided it is palatable. Such a liquor is “O.T. Bunch.” Not a sign of alcohol is to bo found in it. et it is pleasant, refreshing and absolutely harmless. It is a new article for Nex\ Zealand, yet it has a rare run in the larger towns already, where it is knocking out harder liquors. It is now being introduced to Greymouth by Mr Bird, who represents Messrs T. and W. Young. One trial will suffice to win its way. It is, in point of fact, the king of non-alcoholic beverages. At the Opera House on Thursday and Friday evenings the eminent lecturer, Mr K. H. Bligh, who represents the Australian White Cross League, will deliver lectures to voting men on the perils of Impurity. The great reception which the lecturer has met with in all the leaiiing centres of the Colony in the prosecution of his crusade against the evil referred to, is a sufficient proof that Ins purpose is recognised to bp an important one lo soi Iny in general, and t hat his method of dealing with bis subject is thoroughly good. Mr Bligh opens his “campaign” at Brunnerton to-morrow evening, and we have no doubt his lectures will be well attended.

J. H. Koddic, chemist, Greymouth, has been successful in obtaining pure and 'unadulterated oil of eucalyptus direct from the factories on Kangaroo Island, Australia. Australian people say that this Kangaroo brand is really Hie best oil obtainable in the world. All other brands are more or less adulterated several wholesale firms. This oil is pure as it comes direct from the eucalyptus factories. Being imported in bulk it will be sold cheaper than any other brand, and is as good an oil, if not better. It will be put up in bottles at prices of Is and Is 6d. It is guaranteed to lie four times stronger than the ordinery commercial oil of eucalyptus.

A unique difficulty beset the Magistrate this morning. Mr Kenrick was engaged hearing the case of Egan v. Youngman. Mr Empson, Inspector of Stock, was in the witness box. The Magistrate .asked him to describe the injuries to the horse in question. In a few words of extraordinary length, the veterinary described the injuries. Magistrate, lawyers, reporters, and the general public looked up in consternation, till the witness explained that the “word!” meant an in-_ jured shoulder. All were again happy and contented, but the reporters, after their kind, were inquisitive, and interviewing Mr Empson, got him to “spell out” the technical terms. Wo have them here, but we don’t want to break our linotypes by putting such jaw-breakers through them.