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Greymouth Evening Star, 9 April 1910, Page 2

The bbst selection.—Wade's new golf clubs and balls.—Advt. Anew Niblicks will help you out of vow difficulties. Try one at Wade's.—Advt, Smoked sehnapper ex s.s. Mapourika, may»be obtained from Kettle Bros Order early.—Advt. Payments for the Giey-Cobden Industrial Building Society are due this ovenmg at the office of .Mark Sprot and Co. The very best pork sausages may be procured from A. Hildebrand and Co. this afternoon and evening. Order early — Advt. At Preston Yards on Monday afternoon lat cattle, sheep and lambs and one Jersey cow in full profit, will be submitted to public auction. The quantity of gold exported from "estport for March last was 6320 z, valued

nt £ J^ r °- ;!S compared with 16380 z, valued at £5950 in March. 1909. All tradesmen and others to whom the Bnmner Bias.. Band Bazaar Committee owe accounts will oblige by forwarding the same to the Secretary at once. A skating rink, under the control of the State Collieries Brass Band, will open in the Dunollie Hall on Monday night at seven o'clock. A good supply of first-class skates will be provided. H is as well to remind gas consumers that unless gas accounts are paid on or before Monday next, no discount will on any pretence be allowed, and further that a complete list of unpaid gas fittings and gas accounts is being nrepared and will be Laid before the Council at their meeting next, Thursday. B

at n- , Assessmellt Court at Hokitika Mr Warden Hewitt gave his reserved decision m the objection of H. A. Baucke, I. Hutchison and J. Caliari to being \a.tiod lor mining properties at Wilberforce. The Warden found the contention or the objectors, that the area being outside of the West land County, was well founded, and therefore the objections to the valuations were upheld. At the' Hokitika Harbor Board meeting it was stated that the indebtedness of the Board to the General Post Office, Wellington, for the loan of £IO.OOO and accumulated interest amounting to nearly £4OOO had now been entirely naid off by the instalments received from Messrs Butler Bros, on account of the purchase of the reserves Nos. 145 and 146. The Board ttas at the present time a credit balance of about £ISOO in the bank. Mew-rs P. Beck and Co.. of Mackay .street opposite the Town Hall, have a splendid window display of transparencies in their wholesale and retail grocery .score in Mackay Street. Thev are also showing a fine assortment of the everfavorite white and gold cups and saucers at 5s per dozen, tumblers at 3 6 and a large assortment of various patterns of crockery at the lowest rates on the market.

Old residents who remember the hall at the back- of Messrs Guinness and Kitrhmgharn s office, would scarcely recognise the building, now that it has been handsomely re-decorated and furnished bv the Greymouth Socialist Party, who open their winter session to-morrow (Sundav) evening, and invite the ppople of all beliefs to enter into the free discussion which is the feature of their meetings. These meetings will he held every Sundav during the winter.

The erection of the new gasholder is being pushed on at great speed, and should tne weather hold fine a few weeks should see it out of hand. Mr Hambleton has displayed considerable ingenuity in the erection of the holder, which being on the telescopic principle, presents more than ordinary difficulties in the handling of the materials. Mr Kennedy avers that no such progress has been made in the time in the erection of similar holders in the Dominion. He expects to see it completed weeks before the contract time expires

The application by James Biliett, dea'i with in the Warden's Court at Reeftond% Thursday, for the right to take from a streamlet to the Cmshjngton' Hotel tor domestic purposes, was opposed by .James Moore. The latter contended that lie had enjoyed the unrestricted use of the water from the streamlet for household purposes during the past thirty-five years, and insisted that the stream should not be diverted from its natural channel. Ultimately the Warden decided to grant the application, subject to Moore's "right to water from the stream for domesfic pur-

We have at all times much pleasure in chronicling the enterprise of our young men. On this occasion we have much pleasure m informing our readers that Mr W J. Thomas, of Cobden, and late 'of the Hallway Department, intends starting in Im.Miiess on his own account as a general '•airier, wood ami C onl merchant. He has opened a coal depot in Cobden and intends running ;i genera! tarrying business in connection with it. Orders for coal and ".' ' will be supplied at the shortest- notice. Luggage and parcels will also receive every attention. Orders may be left at the Coal Depot, Cobden. Hannah and (.<• . Givymonth, and Urquhart a-nd Fliptoff's store, Cobden. The usual monthly meeting of the St John's Presbyterian Church Committee was held last night. It was reported that the taster offering was very satisfactory, and Mr Orange was thanked for the thorough way in which he had canvassed the congregation. The good work aceomplished by Mr Hugh Paton during the recent mission was eulogistically referred to, and Messrs Ring and Burnett deputed to draft a minute to be recorded in the minute book, and a copy of same to be sent to Mr Paton. The matter of the new church scheme was deferred till the next monthly meeting for a full attendance of members .if committee, when a report will be submitted on church affairs generally. The remains of the late William Griffiths, of Brunnerton, were conveyed to their last resting place, Stillwater' cemeery yesterday afternoon, and were followed by a large concourse of mourners, who came from all parts of the district to pay their last sad tribute of respect to an old and valued mend. The Druids, of winch deceased was an old and enthusiastic member, preceded the cortege to the grave, and the AD. read the burial service over deceased, the Star of the West Lodge being represented by A.D. Bro. \\ebb and I'D. P. Bro. Ashton. The Ven. Archdeacon \ork and Rev. T. F Tavlor conducted the Anglican seryice over'oV ceased.

A meeting of persons interested in he case of Mr George Gale was held •' Keeltor, last evening, Mr Scantleb.u.\ in the chair. It, was resolved r «at those present form a committee Fw the purpose of raising funds to enable Mr Gale to take* 3 advantage »' '■!>- massage treatment. The Chairman stated that Dr Coiihii approved o Air Gale receiving that treatment •if Keefton Hospital and that every facility would be given by hl„, to" Air, eiorson to treat Mr Gale. Mr Mirfin, "-nod, Mr Harvey seconded, and it uas carried-1 hat Mr George Gale oe treated at Keefton Hospital, subject to the approval of Dr Yjonlen, for a period of not less than three months, by Mrs Petersen. Moved bv Air iNoonan, seconded bv Rev. F Ointioll that Mr Scantlebury be appointed treasurer, and that an account bo opened in the, Post Office Savings Lank i„ the name of Messrs Mirfin and Scantlebuiy. Resolved that Mr • Sullivan lie thanked for his kind offer to organise socials and that he be requested to hold such at, dates continent to him, that Mrs Rewigh be thanked for her offer of a free hall and the Press for the offer of free printing and advertising. Other formal business was disposed of.

For chronic chest complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.—Advt. Alexander Lennie is still at the Club Advt. Mr W. Webley (senior), representing the well-known Chnstchurch firm of Webley bona and Gofton, tuners, repairers and importers of pianos and organs, is now in Greymouth, and will take the earliest portunity of calling on clients. Orders left with Messrs G. W. Moss and Co or at Revington's Hotel will receive prompt attention.—Advt. People pooh-poohed the possibility of publishing the best works of the standard writers at a uniform rate of sixpence per copy. It would not pay, said they. Tbe absurdity of their contention is evidenced by the fact that these same works are now procurable for twopence at Eeid's Exchange Library, Upper Mawhsra Quay.—Advt.

The Grey County Council invite tenders for several important works. Full particulars are given in our advertising columns. In order to commemorate Lord Kitchener's visit to New Zealand, the Hon. D. Buddo has offered the Kaiapoi School a prize of £1 to the school cadet writing the best essay on the Field Marshal's visit, and £1 as an essay for the girls. There was a large attendance at Messrs Mark Sprot and Go's horse sale this morning, but the business done was not much, though several bona fide bids were made for the horses, but owners' reserves were above the offers. A bid of £l6O was made for Nordoff, but Mr Mnrfitt's price was £2OO. Mr T. Staines sold his trotter Mawhera to Mr Lloyd Lord for £24, and (several hacks and light harness lioTses changed hands. The two motor cars were not sold, only £IOO being offered for one that cost £750.

A remarkable escape from death by drowning is reported from the Bluff, the victim being a man named Macarthy on the launch Lairfield Lea, The correspondent of the Dunedin Star states that the launch was lving up at the wharf, and by some means "Macarthy caught the pocket of his coat on the fluke of the anchor, with the result that the jerk sent him overboard. Macarthy was drawn down with the anchor into' 20ft of water, and when he endeavored to free himself of the coat he became tangled up and helpless. A mate named Cantric, not an eye witness of the accident, happened to notice the line running out rapidly and he moved to the side to ascertain the cause. The truth must have dawned upon him, because he promptly pulled up the anchor. and with it the unfortunate Macarthy. who, however, appeared little the worse for liis submersion of a minute. He said he could not have held his breath a moment longer, and would have been "a goner" but for Cantric's prompt action.

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 wo invite you to inspect the same without delay. Rich Lipp pianos, John Broadwood pianos, Collinson pianos. Collard and Collard pianos, Ronisch pianos, Bohm pianos, etc., and Bell and Imperial organs. Terms arranged to suit all. Sheet music and small goods a specialty. New music by every mail. Address: The Dresden Piano Company. Limited. Campbell's Buildings, Tainui Street. Manager, Mr A. J. Clarkson.—Advt. OBTAIN A PATENT. New ideas, or improvements on existing arrangements should be patented at any rate. Fulled details as to procedure, etc., are contained in our pamphlet "Advice to Inventors" which will bo posted free. of cost" on application to HE>*RY HUGHES, Patent Agent. 157 Fentherstone Street. Wellington.