THE Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27,1885.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 5355, 27 November 1885, Page 2

THE Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1885.

The conversazione in connection with the Presbyterian Church, held in the Public Hall last evening, was a great success, the room being crowded. The hall was tastefully decorated with ferns, flowers and evergreens, and on the walls were hung a number of engravings, and oil and water cclor paintings. Among the oil paintings exhibited — " Rocky Island " — from the brush of Miss Harrison was greatly admired, as also a picture of " Coal Creek Flat," by Mr W. H. Westbrooke, "Sydney Harbor in 1850," painted by Miss Minnie Shiels from a copy, was much praised. Several paintings possessing considerable merit, the ws>rk of Mr Gulliver, another local artist, were exhibited. Mr James Barkley opened the proceedings in a brief address, which was warmly applauded, congratulating the Rev. Mr Westbrooke on his third induction anniversary, and the happy relations existing between him and the congregation. He also expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing so many ladies and gentlemen present belonging to o'her denominations. An overture, "Italianain Algieria" (Rossini), by Miss F. Harrison, Messrs Woon, and Miller, was skilfully and tastefully rendered. After which the Rev. Mr Westbrooke, in a few well chosen sentences, thanked Mr Barkley, the congregation, and those present, for the kindly feelings entertained towards him. A solo by Miss Minnie Shiels followed, which was well received by the audience. MrR. Thornton then in his usual happy manner greatly amused everybody with a humorous reading entitled "Pride and Prejudice." A duet (flute and piano), " Auld Robin Gray," by Miss F. Harrison and Mr Woon was excellently rendered. During its rehearsal the assemblage attentively listened, and afterwards encored the lady and gentleman, who played in the best harmony " Schubert's Serenade." Refreshments were then handed round to the audience, the ladies at the tables being loyally assisted by the young men, who saw that none of the company were neglected. After refreshments, Mrs J. H. Kerr received well merited applause for a selection on the pianoforte. A duet (violin and piano) by Misses Guinness and F. Seabrook was the gem of the evening, the violin playing by Miss Guinness being regarded as brilliant. Mr B; Ca-s's reading from "Pickwick" was not quite up to the mark. " Jessie's '

Dream " was done full justice to by Mrs Ring, and had to be repeated. A duet (piano and violin), "The Harp that once, &c," was given by Miss F. Harrison and Mr Miller with precision and effect. It is to be regretted that such an artistic performance should be reserved for the last. It would have shown better management to have so fine a rendition earlier in the evening. Mr Calders then moved a hearty vote for thanks to all those who assisted in making the conversazione of 1885 such a success. This was carried with acclamation, and concluded one of the most sociable entertainments ever held in Greymouth. Mr Calders is only one of several postmasters who are to be removed to other stations. Mr Jago, postmaster at Hokitika, comes here ; Mr Slmmpton, formerly postmaster here, and at present postmaster at Gisborne, relieves Mr Jago at Hokitika. Mr Beswick leaves Westport to take charge of the Hokitika station ; j while the chief clerk at Christchurch is promoted to the position of postmaster at Westport. John White, somewhat notorious for having on one occcaaion wrecked the Roman Catholic Church at No Town, | was arrested on Wednesday evening charged with drunkenness. He was brought up yesterday morning, but he conducted himself in such a violent and eccentric manner that he was remanded for medical examination. Dr Bakewell said the man was dangerous and should not be allowed to be at large. He was subsequently examined by Dr Morice and remanded to the Hokitika Lunatic Asylum. It appears that the poor fellow was unable to find a lodging in any notel in town, and this had something to do i with working him up into a very excited state. As a result of a quiet election there was only one case of drunkenness at the Resident Magistrate's Court -yesterday, and he escaped with the usual 5s flue. Amongst the results of the athletic sports in yesterday's paper the name of Mr George Moss, the winner of the quartermile race, was inadvertently omitted. At Duffers Creek,, to the south of Ross, the varioiis parties of Chinese who are working in the bed of the creek, appear to be doing well. They are, as usual, reticent about their affairs, but their purchases in Rosa seem to betokan very profitable work. Mr J. Ross (says a Reefton paper) who has done much to popularise West Coast scenery, not only by his tasteful choice of views, but also by the excellence of his work, is once more in Reefton, and has opened a studio next to Forsyth and Mastera. Or Irving, by the casting vote of the chairman, has been elected chairman for. the county of Inangahua. Cr Craig was; his only opponent. | The concert to be held this evening in the Volunteer Hall, under the auspicies of the Harmonic Society, will doubtless prove an unqualified success, as it deserves to be. The Committee have provided an excellent programme, at.d secured some of our best local amateurs to take part in the concert. Among others may be'mentioned. Mesdames Ronayne, Warner, Lawn, Ring, Misses Guinness, Martin and Taylor, Messrs Walker, Chamberlain, James, Bish, Beresford, Williams, and the members of the Harmonic Society. Feels Young Again. — *' My mother was afflicted a long time with neuralgia and a : ; dull, heavy, inactive condition of the 1 whole system, headache, nervous prostration, and was almost helpless. No physicians or medicines did her any good. Three months ago she began to use ETop Bitters, with such good effect that she seems and feels young again, although over seventy years old. — A Lao^y in R.I. — Look up. '*• Doctors Gave Him Up. — Is it possible ' that Mr Godfrey is up and at work, and j cured by so simple a remedy V "I assure you it is true that he is entirely cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and said he must die." " Well-a-day ! If that is so I will go this minute and get some iyc my poor George. I know hops are good." Raad. — Advt. Nature is not Uniformly Generous. — To many she denies that vigor ■ of constitution with which she blesses others. While it may not be possible to convert a weakly person into a Hercules, judicious tonic medication may, and assuredly does, infuse no small amount of vigor into systems naturally destitute of it, and protects them against diseases to which they would otherwise fall a prey. The most suitable invi»orant and protective is Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. — Advt. I