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Greymouth Evening Star, 15 April 1913, Page 4

Mails ex s.s. Arahura will arrive in Greymouth by the Reef too train to-night.

As a result of Sunday's flood in the Taramakau river, another twelve feet of the approach to the traffic bridge has been washed awav.

As a sequel to the havoc wrought by the gale at Otira on Sunday, one storekeeper near O'Malley’s Hotel yesterday had about an acre of ground covered with Ids wares, which were set out to dry.

Opening night to-morrow (Wednesday) at 8 o’clock, of the 'Druids’ euchre tournament and social. Euchre 8 p.m., dancing 10 to 12. Excellent prizes. Gents Is, ladies a plate or. Is. All members and friends will he heartily welcomed.—Advt. All - W. ,T. Johnson has given notice of his intention to move at the next meeting of the Greymouth School Committee, ‘That as the charge of 7s 6d per night for the use of the gymnasium is unreasonable, the minute dealing with same be hereby rescinded.’"

The hide market, which for some, time past has been very firm, on Friday suffered a drop, and an urgent cablegram received on the West Coast from Melbourne yesterday stated that a further decline of fully a farthing per pound had taken place.

Despite the slips in the Otira-Cass Road, .Messrs Cassidy and Co.,s coaches made the journey as usual yesterday, the passengers reaching Christchurch at 10.30 p.m. Cassidy and Co.'s coaches are making the usual trip from Cass to Otira today.

In dealing with the subject of technical education at last night's meeting of the Grey Board of Education, the Chairman (Mr H. J. Bignell) said they were under a debt of gratitude to the “Evening Star" for publishing the whole of their prospectus. By that means, he said, greater publicity had been given to the Board's’ proposals than could possible have been obtained by circular only, and he considered the “Star" deserved their heartiest thanks. The Chairman's opinion was generally endorsed hv the other members of the Board.

A correspondent informs the Nelson Colonist" that he has it on good authority that all works connected-with the railway extension from Glenhope are to cease in about a fortnight. It is stated that all Ihe men now employed on the works will, have the option of rondmaking in the district if they desire the work. The “Colonist" made inquiry of the Resident Engineer with the object of verifying the above statement, but the rules of the service prevent his making any statement on the matter.

The social and dance in connection with the Cohden Cricket Club was held in the Cobden Hall on Friday last and proved a pronounced success, over sixty-five couples dancing to the sweet strains of Mr Callman's orchestra. The. Chib wish to place on record its many thanks to the ladies who so kindly came to their assistance and did the catering : also to the numerous patrons who helped to make the social f ncli a success. It was frequently said that the Cohden Cricket Club's social was Hie beat held over the river for some time and would ho looked for in future years by the dance-loving public.

Ladies will be- delighted with our Special Line of Flannelette, white or striped, at 7/- do/,. Thomas and Mcßeath. —Advt.

We have just bought;' a number of Seal Hats in black, grebe and grey, all a very fine quality and exceptional value, 21/-, 25/-, and 27/6 cash. Also the latestshapes in felt, tweed, and straw hats, with smart wings and mounts in all colors. We make up to order by competent milliners. Walker’s Drapery Warehouse, Boundary Street.—Advt.

Useful Handbooks.—“lncubators niid Their Management,” “Profitable Poultry Farming,” “Poultry and Profit." “Pool-' try Foods and Feeding.” 1/6 each, postage 3d extra ; “Enquire Within Upon Everything.” 3/6; postage sd; “.Motor Cycles and How to Manage Them,” 1/6, postage. 3d ; “Australian Sawmillers' Ready Reckoner,” 4/-, postage 4d ; “The Autocar Handbook,” 2/6, postage sd; “Wannan’s Engineman’s Guide,” 6/-, postage 6d; “Schnabel's F.nginoman's Master Key,” 6postage 6d ; “Miles’ Standard Elocutionist." 4 ; -, ]K)stago 8d : “The Art of Effective Public Sneaking.” 3/6, postage 6d ; procurable at P>. Dixon's. Bookseller and Stationer, Tainui Street, opposite Public Trust office. —Advt.

The latest and most exclusive designs in electro plate are now being shown in our windows. Scabrook and Son, ironmon gei's, opposite Town Hall, —Advt.

Mens Raincoats that are really rainproof. A fine lot now showing at Thomas and Mcßcath's, 30/- to 70/-. —Advt.

We are pleased to notice that Angel Bros’, packed honey (21bs for 1/-) has not only worked the oracle with the town folk, but is making rapid striles into the. country districts, sweetening all with whom it comes in contact. —Advt.

When asking for a glass of bottled ale see that you get “N.Z.” Sold by leading hotelkeepers.—Advt. .

i We have just opened out a large stock of Brass, Cast-iron, and Enamel Preserving Pans, also Mason’s screw-top jam jars. Prices lowest at C. Seabrook and Son, ironmongers, opposite Town Hall.—Advt. I Now the long evenings are here again its just the time you enjoy a good read, and S. A. Sweetnmn lias just the books you like as follows: “The Silver Horde,” i'“The Barriers,” “The Spoilers” (by Rex Beach) in 1/6 edition, “The Rosary,” “Mistress of Shenslone,” “Following of the Star,” “Through the Postern Gate,” “The Upas Tree (by Florence Barclay), “The Edge o’ Beyond,” “Love in the AVilderness,” “The Rhodesian,” “The Great Splendour” (by Gertrude Page), “Corporal Cameron” (by Ralph Conner), “A Girl of the Lunberlost,”' “Freckles” (by Stratton Porter, etc., 3/6 edition). Also. a large supply of 5d editions by good authors.— Advt.

We arc showing this week some very good values in ladies’ and children’s coats, latest styles and smartly cut, from 15/6 to 50- each. Also navy serge piece dresses 27/6 to 42/-, and exceptional value in velvet piece dresses at 45/-, only a few left. Also tweed costumes from 21/- to 45/-, and a fine range of tweed and cloth costume skirts from 6/11 to- 17/6 in all sizes. Walker s Drapery Warehouse, Boundary Street. —Advt,

Good desert apples, including Northern Spy and Jonathan; also choice cooking apples at Angel Bros., Upper Mackay Street.—Advt.

A lady to he well dressed must have a handsome set of furs. This is an opportune time as the weather is sharp and seasonable. We have some handsome Scalette fur sets, muff and stole only 15/6, 17/6, 20/- to 50/- each. Also black Foxeline sets, with throwoyer scarf, 25/-, 50/., is/- and 40-. Then we have a range -of Fur Scarfs only in black seal, grey and brown hues at 5/11, 7/11, 9/11 to 21/each. Marvellous value. Thdse are selling rapidly and we would ask you to inspect mow. Walker’s Drapery Warehouse, Boundary Street. —Advt.

The Committee of the St. John Ambulance are busy making arrahgerfiepts for carrying out. the picture eiitertaimpent which Mr T. Pollard has promised to give on the Blh of next month, and particulars uf Which will he duly announced later qfj. In the meantime all details are being ailunged so that the public, apart, from helping to support the funds of, the Associm lion, will have a very pleasant evening » enjoyment. ' j f A man named William Chapman Had i a miraculous escape from death on Friday I last. 'He was working in a quarry at Ait- \ kin’s, on the Otira line, when lie remoyed a large boulder which caused the grouind on which he was standing to slip, The result being that lie was precipitated;to the bottom'of the cliff, 60 feet down. Marvellous to say, he escaped with asevere bruising, which will incapacitate him for about a fortnight. The officers of the local Druids' Lodge have made elaborate preparation for this season’s series of social functions, which will be inaugurated hy a combined euchre tournament and social to-morrow evening. Messrs E. Brooks and J. Terinent have donated handsome prizes for the ckrd, tournament, whilst the music at the social will he in the‘capable hands of Mrs W. J. Johnson. A hearty invitation is extended to the members and their friends to be present at the. function, which promises to bo, most enjoyable and successful. Air Joseph Grimmond, Chairman of the Westland County Council, left yesterday morning en route to Wellington,. when? along with Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., and Air J. A. Murdoch (Mayor of Kumara) he will interview Ministers.on matters affecting the Westland County.' In addition to matters affecting the main roads and flood damage, the deputation will also enquire into various district matters. as also a Government subsidy for the Westland Goldfields Jubilee. '

Mr J. S. Young presided at ast night’s meeting of the Methodist Social and Literary Guild, the evening being devoted to a mock municipal election, which evoked much interest. Quite a number of tlie members participated in the proceedings and some capital speeches on municipal affairs were delivered. It was announced that arrangements had been made for an illustrated lecture on “Health and Hygiene-' by Mr J. Fletcher, Health Inspector. The arrangements for the forthcoming debate with Trinity Young Men’a Glub are well in hand.

Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., held a sitting of tiie Magistrate's Court this forenoon, when he gave judgment for plaintiffs in the following cases: W. J. Mcllroy (Mr Sargent; v. Geo. Douglas £lO 9s lOd and £1 10s 6d costs; M. Noonan (Mr J . W. Hannan) v. Geo. Bell, £lO 5s 7d and £1 10s 6d costs; Kettle Bros. (Mr Kitchingham) v. John Evans, £8 Os 2d and 10s 6d costs; Speight and Co. (Mr J. Hannan) v. W. H. Batten, £6 and £1 3s 6d costs. A number of defended cases Were adjourned until next Court day, owing to the'solicitors being engaged in the indictable,cases being beard before Justices.

A special meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council will be held at noon on Thursday next, the business set down for transaction being the following: (1) To certify to District Electors’ Supplementary List; (2) to pass a resolution re amount to be borrowed as overdraft from the National Bank of New Zealand for year ending March 51st. 1914 ; and (3) to deal with the question of cab-drivers’ licenses and the advisability of removing the present cab-stand to a more > suitable site. The notice adds: “The presence of all the members of the Council is requested, as it is intended that a photo shall be taken of the members and staff of the Council immediately after the meeting.”

At the Mart, at Hokitika yesterday,. Messrs Mark Spvot submitted to auction two valuable properties. There was u fair attendance inf speculators and bidding was brisk. The first property offered was Mr James Woolhouse'a L.I.P. farm of 364 acres at Evans’ Creek, annual rental £9 10s 6d, sub-divided into, four paddocks, ring-fenced, and 16Q acres in new grass with 32 acres turnips, balance good cattle country. Bidding opened at £2 10s per acre, and at £2 15s it was sold to Mr Paul Renton, for a client. The second property offered was a handy sized farm of 30 acres, 2 roods 25 perches, situated at Ross, in the estate of the late Mrs B. Hartigan, with modern five-roomed residence thereon. Bidding opened at £3 and quickly rose to £4 2s 6d per acre, at which price it was passed to Mr Hansbury, not being quite up to the Trustee's reserve. Negotiations are now pending and the property is certain to change hands.

At a meeting of St. Mary’s Club at 1 Hokitika last night, the President (Mr Neil Warren) said that it was his privilege to redeem a promise made some six months ago. Acting on behalf of the committee, a donation was promised by the members of St. Mary’s Club, towards the erection of their new church at Hokitika. It af r forded him the keenest pleasure to present a cheque for the amount of £SO for so worthy a cause, to the Rev. Father Clancy. The announcement was greeted with' loud applause. The Rev. Father Clancy rose to Congratulate the Club on their financial status, which from being £SO in debt had now a balance of £59 14s to credit. There was one position he coveted in the recent competitions, far members of the Club, and that was the first place in the best delivered speech. He congratulated Air Warren on attaining; that distinction, and Mr Wormington for the matter contained in ,his speech, which the judge had declared to he without comparison. Receiving the cheque of £SO he desired to acknowledge his indebtedness ahd on behalf of the Building Committee, their thanks for such a magnificent donation Had the amount been less and the gift more lardy, knowing the spirit that animated the members of the Club, it would Hdeed have been acceptable, but its bulk aid promptness enhanced the gift and multiplied Ids obligations. He felt, be said, that he was lohhiug the hive, and whilst loath to suffocate the workers with the fumes tf adulation, he would never forget their munificence. their multiplied endeavors crowned with undoubted, success, and he won!} recall this gift as a proof of their industrious loyalty and an example worthy of initation. Winter Games.—Wibbly Wob 2/-, MUget Croquet 1/-, Match Tiddleywinks 1/-,. Ludo 1/-, Hanna. 1/-, Golfo 1/-, Snap l/> Cats and Catapult 1/-. Wireless Wonder 2/-, Tidldewinks 1/-, Snake and Ladders ]/-, Leap Frog 3/-, Pets’ Schools 1/-, Funny Faces 1/-, Spectograph 2/-, Picture Making 2/-, Fairy Fortunes 2'-, Sand Toys 2/6. Book Stalls 1/-, Rope. Toss 6/-. Postage 2)1 in the 1/- extra. Procurable f Dixon’s, Bookseller and Stationer,' Street.—Advt.

An interesting exposition of the advance styles in autumn goods is now being held at the “Reliable Drapers,’’ and this firm, in their announcement to-day extends ail invitation for ladies to inspect the displays. Every lady should avail herself of this opportunity to visit Messrs C. Smith’s stores and inspect .'these desirable goods within the next few days, while the stocks are comnlote.—Advt.

New Books and New Supplies.—“ Their Yesterdays,” by Harold Bell Wright:; “Cease Firing,” by Mary Johnston; “The Moss Troopers,” by S. B.' Crockett; “The Winning of Barbara Worth,” by H. Bell Wright; “Freckles,” “The Harvester,/ “The Girl of the Limberlost,” by E.Stratton Porter. 5/6 each cloth bound. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Taiuui Street.—• Advt. * . , ‘i v. \ Indigestion with its uncomfortable symptoms—dizzy heads, bad eyes, impure blood, torturing pains, etc,, is purable. Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills cure this malady, quickly, unfailingly and permanently. Try just one box and prove it. 1/6 at chemists and stores. Look for the silver-coating and be sure they’re Baxter’s.—Advt.

The Chief Postihnster notifies that according'\,lo^ l iftfcp»t' l -nH vice* *- 'the; Christchurch riiails w ill reach Greymouth as usual to-night. The committee of .the railway eucliig social has postponed the function till ■Thursday, April 24th, so as not to clash with 'the Surf Bathing Club’s entertainment. All those interested in this social will note the alteration. Important regulations as affecting the occupation of pastoral lands within the. Westland mining district appear in.a recent Gazette. Hitherto settlement has been retarded in many instances because ~;of the conflict between the mining and land laws. Over Crown lands the power held sway, with the result that apart from mining it was difficult in the extreme to get titles for pastoral purposes. The Warden had the power of conserving the lands, because of the probable mineral value of game, and the settler was barred from obtaining a title in any way commensurate to bring the land into profit. For this cogent reason settlement was retarded. The new regulations meet the position in such a way that the embargo may now be withdrawn, and th**settb:r can get some security of tenure —practically a remarkable license for successive periods of 21 years. There are provisions for the adjustment of the fee payable in such a way as to adequately meet the position. Those interested, which practically includes all holders of miscellaneous licenses under the Land Act, should become familiar with the terms of the new regulations, and they cannot do better than at once get in touch with the Land Office, and secure a title under the reformed tenure now possiblue.