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Greymouth Evening Star, 7 October 1908, Page 2

A progressive euchre "arty will be held in the Druids' Hall to-morrow evening. Members and their friends invited.—Advt. A solid silver fork was lost a few days ago, the owner of which is ottering a handsome reward to anyone returning it to the office of this paper. The euchre tournament, between the Mawhera Club and Battalion Band, which was to have taken place to-morrow evening, has been postponed for a week. Applications arc invited by the West oCast Timber Trading Company for the position of timber inspector, at a salary of £4 a week. For particulars Bee their advertisement.

Owners of trotting horses are reminded that the acceptances for the first day's trots at the Labour Day meeting will close with, the Secretary (Mr E. A. Wickes) at 9 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday). The following estates of deceased persons were certified to for stamp duty at Hokitika during August:—Henry Jordan £791, Charles S. Weetman, £1,013; William Green, £1,086; John Spence, £1,422. , Tenders are invited in our advertising columns for the erection of a four-roomed cottage at Blackball, particulars of which may be obtained from Mrs Davey at Blackball. Tenders close on Thursday, October 15th.

Mr Blaekmore, Government Pomologist, is now on a, tour of the Westland district, in accordance with a promise made by the Hon. Mr McNab to Mr T. Y. Seddon, M.P. Mr Blackmore started to tour the district from Kotomana south. A meeting of timber merchants and sawmill proprietors is being held in Greymouth to-day in reference to matters relating to the timber industry. The press is not admitted, it beinc understood that the business is of a private character. The King of Wollopoonai has signified his intention of" sendinc) four police to" Greymouth this month to bo present at the "Gei*ha" on Labour night, to see that the Marquis Imari and Sergeant Takamine behave themselves while the sale of Geisha girls is proceeding.—Advt, The gold yield of the New Big River Company from 680 tons is 1004 oz ldwt, and from 300 tons treated with cyanide .lie value of the total product being G 4250. A dividend of 2s 6d per share has been declared. This absorbs the sum of *,OOOO. The annual conversazione in connection with St. John's Presbyterian Church will be held this evening in the Opera House. The musical programme will be conducted by Mr Geo. T. Moss, while the refreshments, etc., are in capable hands: therefore, excellence is guaranteed.

Jack's the boy for work, Jack's the boy for plav, Jack's the lad, when girls are sad To kiss their tears away— And if yon wish to hear the remainder, come along'to the Geisha, where. Fairfax will' on'Eghten you, as .to the truth,qi,-, the, above.—Advt."' '". '. ■ . .• '

The death is anpiinced at, the...ripe old age of 82 years of Edward .Jones,,.an..,pld, resident', eff Boss. He leaves a. daughter (Mrs Ch'ing -of Wangahu'i) and three, soils to mourn their loss, ■ and they will 1 haVe the sincere sympathy of many friends throughout Westland in their bereavement.

The children's bazaar in the State School on Saturday afternoon in aid of the Children's Park fund, is attracting a great deal of attention. The valuable articles that will be offered for sale will be Burprising. In addition to the fancywork, lollies and toy stalls, there will be a refreshment stall, which will be presided over by Miss A. Ashley.

in search of cheap and up-to-date crockery, cannot do better than call on Mr T. Watchman, Taylorvillo, who lias one of the largest stocks in the district. As he imports direct from the manufacturers he canot be beaten for low prices. He also invites inspection of his new lines in wall papers, drapery, and other lines too numerous to particularise. Mr Seddon will ask the Acting Minister of Defence whether in view of the increasing number of rifle clubs in the Westland district they cannot see their way to retain the headquarters of the drill instructor in Hokitika? Mr Seddon states already rifle clubs have been formed in Kumara and Greymouth. Mr Colvin will see that no alteration is made in the present sensible arrangement, i.e., that the instructor in future shall reside at Westport.

Mrs S. A. Riddiford, of Blackball, is displaying her new season's importations of millinery, which are exceptionally choice and make a reallv atrractive exhibition. The selection of hats, flowers, and the many charmingly becoming additions to ladies' head gear is an exhibition that is worthy of far more pretentious towns than Blackball. Therefore, the ladies of that district should appreciate Mrs Riddiford's enterprise in bringing them to their very doors. When acknowledging the vote of thanks for his address at Rimu on Monday night, Mr H. L. Michel mentioned the fact that twenty years ago he had received from the residents of Rimu, Woodstock, Ka.nieri and other places a numerously signed request to himself to be nominated for the Westland f-cat. His business arrangc- . merits would not then admit of his stand-' ilig,',ljnt ha." always the .'action of those, who, he was proud to state, were stiill'his firm-and :: irue friends.

i The repairs'to the wharf are very near completiori Mioiv, and a splendid structure it will be. when finished. This will enable the cranes to travel up as far as the Criterion Hotel. The cranes are working well now, except No 3, which had an attack of its old complaint (hose trouble) last week, which put it out of action for a couple of days. The building for the ■dnnlicate power plant and accumulator is well in hand, and,when this is installed, will form a valuable adjunct to the pre«ent plant, •specially in n*6 ol a breakdown.

The plain truth is that Mr Guinness took a much too active nart in the discussions in committee on the Tariff Bill last year and on the Arbitration Bill last week and persistence in such a course would certainly tend to have a prejudicial effect upon parliamentary dignity and convenience, and perhaps to impair the stability of his presidential position. Mr Guinness has been an excellent Speaker on the whole, and (in the probable event of his election for Grey) he is practically sure of re-appointment to the chair, but it will not be surprising if he has to listen to just a word of salutary caution when the hour of nomination arrives.—Dunedin Star. .

At a meeting of Mr Colvin's supporters, held at Progress Junction, Mr A. Dennis presiding, the following were appointed a committee with power to add to their number :—Messrs Dennis (chairman), A. Hall (secretary), P. Phelan, L. Reams, J. Collins, J. Hay ward, A. Sawyer, W. Gay, J. McLaren, W. Lewis, P. Foley, J. Grant, D. Wise, R. Kearns, M. Finnigan, J. R. Smith, J. Spargo, F. Postle, B. McDougal, W. Bonetti, E. Louglman, T. Kearns, K. Kearns J. Phillips, G. Clevendon and R. Olsen. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman.

The lately-formed Drivers' Industrial Union held their usual meeting last evening, when a very great deal of Union business was got through- The proposed demands of the drivers were finally adjusted, and will be laid before tlvJ employers in the course of a few days. The limitation section of the award is that it shall apply to all drivers within a limit of twelve miles of the Greymouth Post Office. A number of new members were enrolled, and a very friendly spirit prevailed all through the meeting. It was decided to meet again next Tuesday evening, when it is proposed to make pome arrangements to inaugurate in some pocial way the formation of the first Drivers' Union on the Coast. Tho usual vote of thanks to the President closed the meet-

Odd lines in silver-mounted purses are being offered for half their usual price at B. Dixon's Odd Line Sale. This Bale has been in full swing 6inco Monday last, and our numerous customers have taken the opportunity of securng gome rare bargains in fancy goods lines. Have you paid us a visit yet? Do not forget the address: Next door (o the Public Trust Office, Tainui utreet. —Advt.

Have you participated in tho Odd Line Sale at B. Dixon's, Tainui street? It has been in full swing for the last four days, and our numerous customers have taken advantago of securing bargains in fancy crockery and glassware, photo frames, Japanese ware, framed -ictures, etc., etc. If you have not yet paid us a_ visit, do so now, and you will be surprised at the low prices marked on these goods. Note tho address—Tainui street, next door to tho Public Trust Office*—Advt.

The Beach near-. Okarito, is now all pegged off for Jnining'claims.lflno party has had % good fortune-<*oi die----cover some-'very-¥iefi nlanksaiid -• W lagoon side of the beach. This ground could never be forked on account'of Are water, but the present applicant hnaW cured a water right'from the Alpine taBF which is r some three hundred feetrrt height above the ~claim and about two miles distant.. He .proposes using, power lor developing electricity which will enable him to surmount" the difficulties that hayelcaused others to fail in the past Ihe distipcfj/badly needs some development of its resources. Flaxmilling has (according to the. Times' correspondent) ceased for the" present, owing to the low pnoe and difficulty of shipping. This induscry when going gives employment to Isomel-STXty o, sewer,!)/ .©rf.'tlfe'* A mills shutting down these men all left the "" district. Even-the local men have to go elsewhere, as really the only employment offermg ,s TO ad work at 9s per day when working. Ihig,. ln jisolated places, is not tempting .and is, only taken as a last resource. Gold mining has practically died out and unless the Government initiates ' a better policy with regard to prospecting we cannot.expect any 'improvement in this direction, -.:<■■