Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, MARCH 29th, 1910.

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 March 1910, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. TUESDAY, MARCH 29th, 1910.

I he Gveymoiith Orchestral Society meet for practice this evening at 7.4s.—Advt. Pressure on our space compels the holding over of leading and other matter till next issue.

Messrs Donnellan Bros, have purchased the racehorse King Try, for the sum, it is stated, of 175 guineas.

The Boy Si outs, under the Rev. T. F. Taylor, are at present spending a few days’ camping in the Blackball district. The Rimu Ladies’ Hockey Club will hold a meeting in the hack of Trinity Hall on Wednesday evening at half-past seven.— Advl. The body of a man named McMim. who was missing since Sunday week last, was found at Sergeant's Hill, near Westport, min h decomposed. The music for the West Coast Band Contest came to hand to day, and will he distributed on due date by the Mayor of Greymoutii. The Trinity Voting Men’s Institute open the season to-night with a banquet in Trinity Hall, to which all members of the Anglican congregation are invited. In connection with (lie forthcoming Mayoral election, the Returning Officer is now preparing the electoral roll, so that citizens would do well to see (hat they are duly enrolled. Messrs Mark Sprig and Co. will sell at Totara Flat to-morrow 600 fat and store sheep on account of Mr C. Wolfe, also two horses broken to saddle and harness. The sale begins at 11.30 p.m. Delegates representing the various Catholic clubs in New Zealand, are at present assembled in Greymoutii for the purpose of holding the annual conference, which is being held in the Rt. Cohnnha rooms. Last evening the visitors were entertained at a banquet by the St. Columba Club. A man named Charles Mcßride was brought before Messrs A. W. Yarrull and F. If. Kilgour. J.P's. at the Police Depot this morning, charged with breaking n window in the front door of the C.veymoiilli Railway Station. He pleaded "iiiltv and "be Bench.ordered him to pay 7-. the amount of the damage done, within a week or in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. A series of dances will take place in Englert’s Hall, commencing on Friday evening next. It will he run tinder the auspices of the Shamrock Quadrille As-

scmhly. The admission will be 1 6 to gents, while ladies will he admitted free The floor will he found in perfect order and the music will he all that can be do sired.

ni honor if the Faster festival, special set vices were held in Holy Trinity Church on Sunday last. The sacied edifice had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. which was marked by special music and appropriate sermons hy the Veil. Archdeacon York. During the evensong. Miss Fndinc Good sang very nicely that beautiful solo. ‘T know that my Redeemer iivctb, ■' The Greynonth Corps of the Salvation Army proceeded yesterday morning to Mr t’eym in's paddock at Coal Creek, where they assembled in full force, the band making the gathering very enjoyable by their excellent playing on the manh (bc-re ■ old also d iring the dav. The day was perfect for the enjoyment of tlic members and their families and friends, and they all enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

A tlwee loomed cottage in which there was -tip sumo furniture, (hough if had not been occupied for some time, situated on the Omoto Road just beyond the powder and detonator magazine, was found to he on fire at 11.50 p.m. on Saturdary night, and an alarm brought the Brigade to the furthest water plug, whieh was at the Railway Workshops, and necessitated the use of'no less than 1200 ft of hose. The tire had. however, accomplished the total destruction of the building and contents, which it is stated were uninsured. The cause was a mvsterv.

idie remains of the late William Winterlmrn. one of the three victims of the recent boat ins disaster, wore washed ashore near Rarrytown on Saturday afterr.oon, hut- as the telegraph line was severed owing to a tree falling on it the news could not be sent to town. Mr Ryal! In.wever hr. aight the remains to town on Sunday morning, and the funeral left Mrs Wimerlitirn's residence in TaintiT Street yesterday morning, quite a large number id friends of the deceased being present. Idie Rev. d'. W. Veaiie conducted the service at the grave very impressively, and there were several wreaths and floral tributes deposited on the grave to mark the regret felt at the loss of a voting man ■ f inni'h promise. Yesterday being Raster Monday, the annua! united pii-nii of the Sir George Grey o 50 and Runanga Western Star Xn 12 L.O.L. Lodges was held at the Ginoto R O mii'se. A most enjoyable outing, favored with beautiful weather, made everyone happy. Font races were indulged In by the younger fry and games of various kinds by the adults. Tin' committee had anaiigeil for plenty of hot, water and tea, o i”. .i, and *I" assured a verv

' Cl 1 I the line f W.f 1 oil k A ni.t 11 eablo foal.tro of the pm nic we; the attend.tin e nj several old members, local and from other parts. A large number of interested friends were also present. Tn fart, the attendance was most encouraging, being a large increase on that of last Faster.

The concert held in Trinity Hall on Thursday night in connection with the I.P.G.T. Hockey Glut) proved to he both pleasant and profitable to all who attended. The chair was taken by Rro. Jos. Green from Runanga Lodge, and so well did tlte artists do their part that the encores had to be dispensed with, or they would not have finished that night. The programme was well gone through tn the delight of the audience. Part I. consisted of the following; Mr Reli"h, song. “Asleep in the Deep’ j Mr McFadgen, song, “Say An Revoir” ; Mrs Gritfen. song, “The Rose of Trade'’; Mr Davis, recitation, “A G uinti vnian Valentine''; Mr At Glen, song, “If those lips could only speak’’: Mr Religh. song. "Sons of the Sea”: Mr McFadgen. sung, “Sing me to Sleep; Mr Walton, recitation. “Faster greeting/' I hen the Chairman had to satisfy the demands of the audience hv singing in his old favorite in great stvlo "The White >Sqnall.” Then refroshmenl s were served and were followed hv games, etc. Tims concluded an enjoyable evening.

Mr W. Web icy (senior), representing (he well-known Christchurch firm of Wohlcv, Sons and Goff on, tuners, repairers and importers of pianos and organs, is now in Greymouth. and will take the earliest opportunity of calling on clients. Orders lett with -Messrs (!. \V, Moss and Co or at Reviugtou’s Hotel will receive prompt attention. -Advt.

three good lines. Music portfolios made of strong hoards, cloth covered 1 - to 3 6 Otleli. Music carriers and cases in strong serviceable cloth or leather 2’6 to 126 each. Music carrying rolls 1/- to 2 6 each. Procurable at' B. Dixon’s, Tainui .Street.—Advt,

Those who are in search of the very latest in long coats for winter wear should call at ('. Smith's, Limited, and se<' their new styles in these goods. The very newest cut. and colourings are shown, and though the quality of these garments is so solid, the prices tiro exceedingly reasonable. The whole showing is worthy of your inspection. Call and see it.--Advt,

Portable folding music stands made of bronzed iron with connected or detached desks. These lines fold np into a very small compass and are handy for carrying. Splendid value, for 4/6, ‘6/5. 7/6 and 86. Call and see them at B. Dixon’s. Titinni Street,—Advt,

Photographic Albums for the amateur photographer suitable for all sizes of prints up to 1/1 plate either paste-on nr slip-in. Neatly and strongly bound in attractive colored cloth and leather bindings. The very best value obtainable for your money in these lines may ho had at 11. Dixon’s, Tainni Street.—Advt.

A good piano Is a first-class investment as well as a means of pleasure and culture. Our stock of pianos includes only the world’s best makes, therefore we invito yon to inspect the same without delay. Rich Lipp pianos, John Broadwood pianos, Coliinson pianos, Collard and Collard pianos, Ronisch pianos, Bohm pianos etc., and Bell and Imperial organs. Terms arranged to suit all. Sheet music nnd small goods a specialty. New music by every mail. Address; The Dresden Piano Company. Limited, Campbell’s Buildings Tainni Street. Manager, Mr A. J. Clarkson.—Advt.