Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1906 THE DEVONPORT.

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 May 1906, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1906 THE DEVONPORT.

Wr. have received over a dozen letters this bovu I thanking ns for drawing attention to the JDevonport case." In this issue we publish one that has had a very direct, bearing upon the matter. lie declares that ten years ago Brown, the well-known ship’s carpenter. He declares that two years ago he was engaged repairing the ship, and he was then of opinion that she was nnseaworthy. Now, Mr Brown must be regarded as fairly competent to give an opinion upon the condition of a ship. If ten years ago she was nnseaworthy. her present condition can be fairly well guaged. The case of the sailor McCaul, in the light of .Air Brown's statement, becomes all the more one for the strictest scrutiny. If the statements made are correct, he Inis been cruelly treated. It is the law that is to blame in not providing better machinery for obtaining expert evidence more easily. Had such expert evidence been forthcoming at the trial McCaul would not have been ordered to return to what ho believed to be u crazy craft. We have recollections many years ago of being threatened with till the pains and penalties ! of the law because we asked that a ! survey of the vessel “Adieu” should be made before leaving the Creymouth wharf. The vessel was then leaking. She was permitted to proceed. She it as never heard of again. We were not prosecuted I If report is true, there are a few more doubtful vessels j about the New Zealand Coast. Too much attention cannot, be drawn to' the mat,let's. “Sailors may he plenli- | till and crazy ships few.” Surely we should tie\erlheless protect, (ho sailor j the shins are of little account. ,

THE GOD OF MAMMON. Tin: “almighty dollar"—as our American friends term it—js pretty mighty in must lands, and must of us appear to worship "the dross.” Surely no clearer evidence of this could bo advanced than the detailed cable message in another column, which the cable companies have seen fit to wire all over the world stating that “Unto Hockofi Her a son hath been born.” Ibe message supplies tile fullest particulars regarding the as yet innocent billionaire atom. Wo are told Hie child is a boy, weighs exactly ten ponnds, and last accounts declare that Hie little chap was “screaming lustily.” “Old Rockefeller”—the chief figure in many a deal that brought misery fo tens of thousands of people --we are told, “lias frequently expressed the hope of the birth of a grandsun in the direct line uf succession.” And so the grandson of this Rockefeller is heralded into the world—ton pounds in weight; and screaming lustily. It is not the ten pounds of hit-' man flesh that commands publicity—similar atoms are born every day, and 100 often neglected and accursed—it is the hundreds uf millions of gold which' the atom will inherit.

AFRIKANDER 1 DEALS, Jill: 1 ransyall Lwidw publishes an article, wliicli it vouclies is written by a Dutch Afrikundex - , whose authority is not to be questioned. Tho editor disclaims having had anything to do with its genesis, but publishes it as an absolutely genuine document. The writer gives it us the universal Afrikander hope that within ten or fifteen years there is to be a general rising throughout South Africa from the Cape to Zambesi, for the purpose of throwing off the British supremacy. He declares there will be vast numbers of Britons by descent and by birth who will willingly throw in their lot where the cause is a free and republican South Africa. To these the inducement will bo held out of the confiscation of all mines to the State, to bo worked on a purely socialistic basis. Whilst disclaiming that there is any secret understanding to this effect,_ the writer states it is a position that is tacitly accepted by all, and wherever two or three Afrikanders meet together, sooner or later reference is made to this ideal. Tho latter quotes what is now termed the prophecy of President Pretorious, to tho effect that there would be two political eclipses, and that soon after tho second eclipse there would bo a final and complete victory. God Himself taking sword in hand, so that no violence would bo done thereafter to the independence of the Republic. The writer also mentions that from thousands of lonely homesteads the prayer is offered nightly that when the great call comes the people should be ready and eager to pour out their blood and treasure like water in the sacred cause. Tho writer believes that the great upheaval vrill he preceded by a great religious revival;

G. W. Moss and Co. will sell at- their yards, Preston Road, on Monday ne.it, 40 fat cattle and 250 fat sheep and lambs. The usual fortnightly meeting o f the M.U.1.0.0.F. Lodge takes place this evening at the Druids’ Hall. A full atudanco is requested. Visitors are invited. —Advt. “I would like to have them thrown into the sea with the other sharks,” said Mr Bligh at his White Cross lecture last night, referring to the practices of-medi-cal quacks.

The evidence in connection with the Screwiack protest has been forwarded, by the Kumara Racing Club Jo the New Zealand Trotting Association, and a reply is expected next week.

The Westport City Band’s quartette that carried off first prize at the recent West Coast Band Contest held at Hokitika, has taken first place at five successive contests. This is a record for the colony, and possibly a world’s record.

The telegraph line is now open to the Waiho Gorge {South Westland), »id ti > poles are in as far as the Waikukupa crossing on the inland track. The next station beyond the Waiho will be Cook’s Settlement, which is about 17 miles south of the gorge. The line will bo carried through to Bruce Bay.

It is expected that good work will be done with the diamond bores which the Mines Department is importing. Advice received locally stales they will bo used in localities in the district suggested by Dr Bell, and will be the means of obtaining a great deal of information, especially from a geological point of view.

The Acting Town Clerk of Kumara yesterday received the following wire from the Mayor, who is in Wellington:—“The Chief Architect (Mr Campbell) is away, but T have interviewed tlio_ Under Secretary (Mr Blow), who promises that lenders for the new wing of the Kumara Hospital will ho advertised next Wednesday, returnable in fourteen days.”

The following members of the St Columba hockey team arc requested to roll up on the Catholic sclioolground to-mor-row afternoon at three o’clock, in view ol the approaching match with Hokitika:— McGrath (2). Condon, Barry, Keating Roche. Galvin, Frank, Garth, Quinn Casey, O’Reilly, Simon, McCarthy, V Hannan, Elliott, Fallon, J Sullivan, Be drazzi, W. Ryan, Morgan, Swcetman Discaciali.

The Post Office advises that cards on closed in covers through which i.io ad dress on the enclosure can he read, wi! he allowed to pass, within New Zealam and tlie United Kingdom. The ooslngi stamp must he fixed to the cover itself If not, the cover must be cut so as to o) low the postage stamp on the euclosnr to be obliterated.

At a meeting of the directors of tli Fresh Fooa and Ice Company lasu even ing, the plans for the proposed depot i town again came up. After discussion, i was agreed the manager (Mr —oak should visit Dunedin and confer with a expert there as to the advisability < adopting the plans. Mr Isdale will "etnr to town in about ten days’ ''me. rein., to the directors, and tenders wI 1 there after he called for the work.

If the Duller district is to he represented with a full band at the Christchurch Contest, it would bo well (says a local paper) i'or the bandsmen to call an early meeting and arrange details. In the Duller district there are first class men on the several instruments, and a Hand second to none in the colony might very easily ho formed. If the movement were taken up enthusiastically, the bandsmen could depend upon support from all parts of tlie district.

Visitors to the Hokitika Band Contest speak very highly of the progress made by the Grimily Band under the able condnetorship of Mr Coop. Their performance was an excellent one in the lest selection, and surprise was expressed that the band did not occupy a higher position when the judge’s decision was made known. With steady practice under Mr Coop’s baton, the' liaud should give a hard run for first place at next year’s contest.

The lecture, to he given this evening by Mr R. 11. Bligh is one which every young man should hear, as it gives advice which will put any thinking young man on his guard against quacks who, under the role of medical men, are ever seeking to “bleed” the youth of our land, by trading on his imaginary fcims legirnlng his physical wclheing. A lecture was given to ladies in Trinity Hall this afternoon at. 3 p.m., and to men at 8 o’clock this evening in the Opera House.

Lst night Mr R. It. Bligh, lecturer to the White Cross League, addressed a very enthusiastic meeting of young men in the Opera House. The subject “Perils af Impurity,” was dealt with in a manner, which reflected great credit on the lecturer. The audience seemed to think the address one worthy of attention, and a vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer At the close of his address, the chairman (Veil. Archdeacon York) stated that his diffidence as to he result of the meeting had gone, and that he was very pleased that the subject had been dealt with so woil.

The attention of our readers is directed to an advertisement in this issue relating to the now competition to be held in connection with Tiger teas. Two words arc required to complete a sentence, and a prize of £ls will be divided among those who correctly supply the missing words. Anyone may take part in the competition, provided they have purchased " a packet of the Tiger tea. ’The object of these competitions is, of course, to induce as many as possible to buy a nacket of this well-known lea, the proprietors being confident that its sterling qualities will commend it to anyone giving it a fair trial.

The Mines Department intend taking steps to have the Wiiherforco district thoroughly prospected for gold. Reports of the presence of gold in payable quantities there have been made repeatedly from both ('nterbury ami the West la nil side of the range. A road is now being made on the Westland side, and some of the most experienced prospectors of the West Coast are out searching for indications of gold. Dr Dell, Government Geologist to the Government, has supplied the Mines Department with very valuable advice in regard to the life of the comilrv.

1 he second match of tin- season for the Senior Hookey Championship takes ph; e on the Park to-morrow at 3.35 p.m.. the

competing teams being V..M.8.C. am Kanicri. 'J’ho V.M.B.G. loam have bom unfortunate in losing five or s-x last year members. This team was unncr-up ?ni , the championship for the last two season; ! but., of eoudrse, are not expected to d< j so well this year. The Kanicri team woi j the Junior Championship last season yen I easily, and also won the Senior six asidi i tournament, winning all their matches They are expected to do well in the Senior Cup matches this season. Mr do Berry will act as refreeo in to-morrow’s game. Ladies who study their figure should | try a pair of our celebrated P.D. tailor- | made corsets, which embody an entirely new method of high-class corset produc- ■ tion, being a skilful continuation of gus- | sets, pierced together horizontally by the | most expert corselicres. They compel a graceful and stately carriage, and are as | easy fitting as a perfectly cut kid glove, imparting to the wearer a trimness of style impossible from the wear of corsets made on the ordinary lines. These corsets are to be bought from Christopher Smith’s at the wholesale price, where all the, best makes are stocked. Also a special line of white belted I’.D. corsets 14/6 reduced to 7/6, a bargain.—Advt, In reply to the telegram sent to the Premier re the Totara bridge contract, the following reply has been received liv t he Mayor of Ross (T. W. Bruce, Esq) “I am surprised that there is any undue delay in respect to the Totara bridge. I here are heavy- penalties for being behind time, and if the contractor is responsible for Jdfcfclay the penalties will be imposed. bo ho is awaiting the timber for the piles, *nd so on. . . . I am rather surprised considering the number of men, that there should he slow progress in the formation works, as (he present number of men employed are fully equal to the appropriation.—R. J. Reddon. The Minister for Public Works replied as tollows;—“Line to Ogilvie’s road is now available for goods’ traffic, ans as soon as ready will he open for passenger traffic. Ro Totara bridge, I understand the contractor is now obtaining material. The Department are calling on him for an explanation as to delay in starting.—W. Hall-Joncs.” j According io the Taranaki Dailyivowa, there is general dissatisfaction among the petroleum shareholders in New Plymouth regarding the terms of flotation "of the , now company. Referring to the proposal to transfer the company’s interest to Wellington, tiio Nows says :—“lt is a generally acknowledged fact that the Stan- : dard Oil Company have a shrewd representative in Wellington. By putting the ■ control into the hands of Wellington people, what is there to prevent Rock feller’s representative securing as many shares as ho wants? Further, what gua I rantee have shareholders that Wellington i friends may not work hand if%%and with ■ the representative of the wealthiest man in the world? It was actually proposed J in Wellington, and previously agreed io by the company’s representatives, that Wellington should have a substantially prepondering representation on the nro- | visional directorate. It is obvious that very few years may witness the spectacle of Taranaki pouring forth its liquid wealth for transportation to refineries erected in Wellington. For all the bene fit that New Plymouth would derive from such a scheme it would be as well had the oil remained in its subterranean fast- 1 nesses. What everyone in Taranaki wishes is that the industry pay pot le nipped in the bud by American bribery.”

‘Till T I Hi 1i m ■—«— The Greenstone Creek dredge'is at pre« ‘ sent idle, pending repairs t othe tiunb-

The Kumara Syndicate’s dredge has met with an accident, one of the pinions being broken. v i\lr~ Shaw, of Hokitika, has been appointed referee for the Rimu-Arahura junior match to be played at Arahura tomorrow.

• It is an opportune time for cyclists to have their cycles renovated during the next few months. The Byko repairing department is in full swing, ami cycles are The Children’s Cantata, entitled “King Soot and the Fairies,” lately performed so successfully by the United Band of Hope, will be repeated on Wednesday week, the 30th inst.

To-morrow at 3 p.m., Messrs Mark Sprot and Co will sell by public auction at their mart, Mackay street, a number of bicycles and a case of clocks.

‘\ !outla - v ll( ‘ xt Preston yards at 12 30, Mark Sprot and Co will' sell by Public auction, twenty-five fat cattle and two hundred fat sheep and lambs. The first loa dot sawn timber carried over the Hokitika-Mahinapua section of the Ross railway was brought in from Messrs Perry and Hogan’s mill yesterday.

The erectipn of Mr D. H. Roberts’ new sawmill at Mabinapua is now completed and the plant installed. The owner expects to start cutting for export next Monday*

The following will represent the Star II against Brunner II: Backs, Hannan, Watson, Connors, Richardson, Beale, Shannaban ; forwards, Cummings, -Smith, Richardson. Smith. Summers (2), Cornish, Cameron, Reymoud.

The Star 111 t eam will be against the Brunner lll;—Backs, Gage, Wilson, McCarthy, Nowlands, Casey, McPherson; forwards, Kcttlcty, Keating, Burns, Daley, Williams (3), Brimble, Weston; emergency, McGirr.

Tenders are invited in our advertising columns for the erection of shops and dwelling in Tainui street. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr J. Weaver’s residence, Blaketown. Tenders close on May 25th, 1906. Winter has now set in in real earnest, and the over-popular winter pastime, dancing, is in full swing. To-night in Englert’s Hall the usual weekly assembly will be held, and we advise lovers of dancing to go, for the floor is by far the best on the Coast. Messrs H. C. Harley and Co., favored with instructions, will soil by auction at their rooms to-morrow a quantity of household furniture and effects now on view,a Iso seven beautiful cameras, groceries and sundries, 12 bicycles of all kinds

carrying a guarantee from the sellers. This is an _ unusual opportunity of picking up bargains in furniture, bicycles, etc. Mr J. Sommerville, of the French

cleaning and dye works, Tainui street, has been appointed agent for the celebrated gjoce cleaner, which is thoroughly efficient in every particular, the sales ■in other parts of the colony being tremendous. Those who want their gloves cleaned or old clothes, dresses, etc made as good as new, should pay a visit to the dye works. repaired from blow-outs in covers, vulcanising, up to the building of new frames, etc., by first-class workmen. The over-famous Raleigh bicycle, which is such a favorite with the cycling public owing to its durable qualities, can be purchased at the Byko, besides 'Several other famous brands. We advise our readers who wish to buy a new or second hand ladies or gents’ cycle or require any repairs executed to visit this cstahmlishment, near the Post Office.

To-morrow on Victoria Park at 2 p.m., the junior hockey match, Trinity v Grey will be played. The Trinity team is as follows'Jackson, King, Revington, P. Kcar, Croft, Copeland, Apted (captain), K. hear, Smith, C. de Berry, Petrie. Emergencies—Colvin', Tindale and do Berry. Grey will be represented by Messrs Lord, Podrazzi, Donaldson, Ripper, L. Lord, Hugo, Boyle, J. Parfitt, Heapin', Thos. Campbell, Matheson; emergencies—lsdla,e, Gittues. To-morrow afternoon Victoria Park will bo the entre o futtraction, when the Grey and Refton Seniors meet. Great interest is centred in this match, as Rcefton ire said to have a strong combination. This match commences at 1.30 p.m., and immediately after the Star and Brunner Juniors meet on the same ground. This should also ho a good contest as Brunner have been considerably strengthened, not having to run a senior team, and as the Stars intent to keep up their last year’s reputation a real good go should eventuate. To-morrow evening acceptances for the „“vents at the Greymouth races, to Ire held on Thursday and Friday next, close with the Secretary, Mr J. L. Doogan. The handicaps have given general satisfaction, and there are likely to be good acceptances, in which case good and keenly contested races with exciting finishes should eventuate. Special trains at excursion rates will be run to the racecourse

on Thursday and Friday next, while the general appointments in connection with the races will, as of yore, be excellent. Mr K. Withers, chief engineer, accompanied by- Mr James Purvis, contractor, who left the upper Waiau ferry on May 7th to inspect the proposed stock track over the Lewis Saddle at Reefton, returned to the ferry on Saturdays evening. The proposed track, which leads through rough country and will be about ten miles long, will be formed as close to the river as practicable so as not to interfere more than possible with Mr Duncan Rutherford's grazing country. It is proposed to put the wor kin hand* about the beginning of June. The Camera Club meeting last night was well attended by' members. Mr F. J. Parkinson (Vice-President) presided. A number of negatives and prints on gaslight papers were banded round and criticised by the members, after which the Hon. Secretary gave a practical demonstration showing how the results were obtained, used article paper for the purpose. Air Porteous exhibited some lino tuned prints on velox papers, which wore much admired, and explained the manipulation required for the production of same. A paper negative was exhibited and printed from. It was decided to have an excursion to Point Elizabeth on Emnire Pay. All members wishing to attend are askfled to notify the Secretary before that date.

For Bronchial Coughs and Colds, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.