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Greymouth Evening Star, 18 March 1910, Page 2

A Greymouth cricket team will play a representative team at West port at Easter for the Mcßrearty Cnp. Footballers are reminded that an inspection of Wade's stock will be profitable.— Advt. Tenders are invited for carting 20 cords of firewood, particulars of which may be obtained from Mr J. Steer.

A public meeting will be held in the Lyceum Hall this evening for the purpose of forming a lifeboat association in Greymouth.

"I found a considerable number of earnest thinking men in the ranks of organised labor on the Coast, and I am very hopeful for the progress of our movement in that part of the country."—Mr McLaren,

A blast- was fired at the Westport Harbour Board's lower quarry, Cape Foulwind, on Saturday forenoon. It was completely successful in dislodging good stone. Mr R, A. Young, the Hoard's' Engineer, estimates that 201)00 tons of material has been shifted. The ordinary meetinrr of the Seddon Druids' Lodge will be held this evening at seven o'clock. At the close of the ordinary business the lodge will form itself into a mock Parliament, when a Bill will be introduced by Bro. F. E. O'Flynn. All members are requested to attend.

Splendid lines of jam spoons, butter knives, pickle and bread forks, best electro plate, 26. Afternoon cake forks in halfdozens Ss. Cut-glass silver-mounted vases 2s. Scent and salts bottles 1/6 each and a grand line of silver-mounted salt sprinklers 2- are amongst the bargains at Lloyd's stock-taking sale.—Advt.

' •>>• maks of tyclfl supplied and prompt delivery given by Barley's for cash, exchange or extended payments. A stock of over fifty machines to choose from at all times. Piling your old cycle along and get a liberal allowance. Showrooms are at Richmond Quay and Boundary Street. Meetings in connection with the District Labour Council will bo held as under:—Saturday, March 19th, Nelson Creek schoolroom, the speakers being Messrs Jackson and McGlashan; Blackball, Steven's Hall, Sunday, March 20th, the speakers Weing Messrs Mickey and Wells. Full particulars may be obtained from the advertisement.

Cyclists and the public generally are directed to Messrs Kitchingham and Voyee's new advertisement on page three. This firm are holding a two weeks' dissolution of partnership sale, and all bicycles and accessories are reduced positively to bedrock. It. would be well for intondina purchasers to write or call at once and secure first bargains, as the above firm have fully decided to ouit stock at bargain sale prices. At noon yesterday the Stafford-Waimea .hedge could be heard blowing its whistle very loudly. The reason of this was that a log had struck one of the pontoons and caused a hole of a small size to be tori) in the planking of the dredge. A number of dreUge hands at once plugged up the hole temporarily, and in so doing had to wade in water up to their necks, but luckily nothing of a serious nature interfered with the dredge.

It is currently reported that Messrs H. L Michel and C. J. l'arham, who recently went to Sydney in connection with the flotation of a "mining scheme connected with the Rimu and Seddon's Terrace goldfield, have been very successful in their mission. From what' can be gathered, negotiations have ben carried to such a point that the flotation of a company with a large capital about the middle of the vear senis to be assured. This is very gratifying news indeed, and it is to be hoped that the arrangements will be brought to a satisfactory conclusion as soon as possible. Full particulars in relation to the scheme were placed before the Hon. 0. Fowlds during his recent visit, in order that the* facts might be laid before the Government.

The operations in connection with the J Ross Goldfields claim arc proeeding very satisfactorily. There was a slight_ stopivvje mi Tuesday night, but nothing to seriously ilelav work. When Lord Plunket visited'the shaft on Wednesday, everything was working very smoothly, and there was a very hopeful feeling as to the immediate prospects. Preparations are now being made to inst.nl the permanent pumps which are very powerful and seem fully able to cope with all demands made upon Litem. The annual St. Patrick's ball held by the Hibernian Society took place last night i ntho Town Hall and was a brilliant .success, there being about three hundred present, including' a number of spectators, who occupied the stage and the dress circle. The decorations were very gay, ami included a number of National flags and emblems. The music was provided by Perotti's orchestra and left nothing to be desired, and the supper presided over by the ladies' committee was on the most liberal scale. Dancing began at about half-past eight and was kept up with vigour until an early hour this morning, everyone having most thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The funeral of the late Mr Charles Cambridge, of Camerons, took place yesterday morning. The body of deceased had been taken to the residence of Mr Wilson, and here a very large number of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last respects to one who was. deservedly popular with all. The first portion of the burial service was taken by the Rev. T. F. Taylor at the house, after which a procession was formed and the cortege proceeded to the Greymouth cemetery, where the last sad rites' of the Anglican Church were performed by the Rev. T. F. Taylor. Many handsome floral emblems were laid on the coffin as an evidence of the sympathy of friends and relatives. The widow 'imd children of deceased, his mother, brothers and relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in the neighbourhood in this, their sad hour of bereavement.

New stocks of Easter greeting postcards Otira Gorge views, and general views of Greymouth and the West Coast. Also the latest productions in fancy and comic postcards just opened at B. Dixon's, fcv,,. seller and stationer, Tainui etreet.^/j*-

Found.—The best match football is Wade's N.Z. Special.— Advt* The receipts at the Park gates yesterday amounted to over £149. The annual general meeting of the Greymouth Young Men's Club will be held - in the club room, Town Hall, this evening. The banquet in connection with Trinity Young Men's Institute will N"OT be held on Monday, but will be held on Tuesday, 29th inst.—Advt. Opening meeting Mutual Improvement Society to-night in the Y.M.B.C. rooms, Tainui Street, at eight o'clock. President's inaugural address. Subject, public speaking.— Advt. Elsewhere Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. 4 advertise for by niiblic auction tomorrow, at twelve (noon), dwelling situate in Mackay street next to Silver Grid for - removal. Nominations for the Hokitika races, to be held during Easter week, close with the Secretary (Mr D. J. Evans) this evening at nine o'clock. A copy of the programme may be sen at this office. The guessing competition in connection with the Hibernian sports resulted in Mr E. Tryan guessing the correct weight of the sheep, viz., 1241 b, the next nearest being Mrs Gieseking and Mr J. Mclvor, guessing 12441 b. Lovers of the light fantastic are reminded that a social and dance will be lieJd e\ery week in the Cobden Hall, commencing on Monday next. The gents are asked to contribute 26 and the ladies a plate or Is. Callinan's orchestra will be in attendance throughout the season. At the conclusion of the Hibernian sports yesterday afternoon Jacobsen made an attempt en the mile record, held by Dudley Wyatt. Paced by a motor, he succeeded in making a fresh record on Victoria Park, covering the mile in 2min 6see.

During these hard times it is wonderful how money can be if you go the right way to do it. If vou visit Mr S. J. Beton, the Bargain Kinc. in Anderson's sample rooms on Richmond Quay, money can be saved by purchasing his drapery, clothing, boots and shoes. He has opened up nineten tons of the very Litest goods, which are now open for inspection. His advertisement will be found in another column, which speaks for itself. Rubber Printing Outfits.—These useful 1-ttle outfits are suitable for marking linen, addressing envelopes, and hundreds r>f ntlier purposes. Each set contains a font of interchangeable rubber type, consisting of alphabets, sets of figures, punctuation marks, linen t-"e holder, a selfinking pad and tweezers. Prices Is, 2s and 3s each, postage 2d extra, at B. Dixnu's, bookseller and stationer, Tainui t—Advt, Seldom is such an opportunity available as that which H. W. Lloyd's stock-taking sale presents to those in search of wedding birthday or other presents. So genuine have been the reductions that hundreds have availed themselves of them and been delighted with their purchases. Chances such as these of securine the best of such

a high-class jewellery stock as the firm carries at reductions of from 3s to 5s in the £ are indeed rare. To-morrow special inducements to customers in search of leather goods, purses, pocket lwoks, wallets, bags, etc., are to be made, when bargainseekers will be well rewarded. A Special Skirt Purchase.—Latest London ready-made black cloth and tweed Ladies' skirts 6/6 to 30/-. Our London buyer closed a deal with two of the largest manufacturers of ladies' walking skirts. Our share of two hundred garments are just to hand. It will pay you to look these skirts over.— W. McKay and Son. leading drapers.— Advt. Come in early and 100 k over a cheap ling of Ladies' "walking skirts just received from our London buyer. Our buyer secured a big line practical 1 * a» Kb own price, and our instalment ha«> come to hand. Prices 6/6 to 30s, postage paid to any part of New Zealand.—W. McKay and Son, leading drapers.—Advt.

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