THE The Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1896.

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 9393, 18 March 1896, Page 2

THE The Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1896.

Heavy rain fell nearly a'l day yesterday, and at 1 30 the Grey Jockey Club stewards met on the course and postponed the races till half-past 12 to-day, when it Is to be hoped the weather will permit of the various events being got uff. The Hon Mr Seddon was yesterday on his way to the West Coast from Nelson. Stepa are being taken at Kumara to present Dr Mylea with a testimonial. It is expected to be of a substantial nature. A private telegram recaived from the Hon Me seddon states that ha will raach Greymouth on Thursday morning next. After an exceptionally wet day yesterday the weather assumed a move settled aspect last night, though the ghsa was low. . The Wellington Post mentions amongst probable candidates at the general eh o* tlon — Messrs Colvln aud M'Kenzle for Bailer, Messrs Coll Ings, Lewis, and O'Regan for Inangahua, and Messrs Trask and Graham for Nelson. The year 1895 (according to the Times) was a most unsatisfactory year for the coal mining industry of Great Britain. The price of coal fell almost continuously during the 12 months. During the second half of the year a large number of pits were carried on at an absolute less. As regards a great many more, the profits realised did not average a penny per ton. Only a comparative few had a tolerably satisfactory year. Colliers' wages per day compare as follows in the various European countries : — England, 6s. to 6a. 6d. ; Germany, 3s. to 3s. 6d. , Belgium, 2s. 6d., to 2s. Bd. ; France, 3s. 6d. ; Austria, 2s. Bd. The Danes and Swedes are cultivating an extonsive trade in frozen milk, a trade which the British dairy farmers view with much disfavour. It may be interesting to 'our dairy friends to know how the milk is treated. The method is as follows : — The milk is heated to a temperature near the boiling point, and then packed in wooden casks containing some fresh milk for transport. The fresh milk enables the cask to be completely filled, and the frozen milk keeps it fresh. Each barrel holds I,ooolb. of milk, which on arrival at London is thawed before being offered for sale. This concerns you. We no tic 3 that Mr W F Waller, of Messrs Waller, Myhre and Co, Chrbtohuroh (sole agents In New Zealand for the famous "S*ift" bioyde), is at present in Greymouth, and has brought over with him a splendii shipment of " Swift" and " Emfield" cycles, whioh he will have on view for a few day 3at the West Ojasfc oycie work", where he will be p'ejsed to s c cyclists and others interested.— Adyt. Ladles are remind jd that Thomas akd M'Bea.th are now shoving their latest novelties in dress goods, and for variety in materials and coloring they cinnofc be surpassed Id the colony, and the large range of prlcea bring those caoloa good* within the reach of all. — ADvr. Irviog W Larimore, physical director of V M C A, Des Molnes, lowa, says he can conaolentiously recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm to athletes, gymnasts, bicyolUts,'football players and the profession in general for bruises, sprains and dislocations ; also for soreness and Btlffness of the maaolea. When appKei before the parts become swollen it will effeot a cure In one half the time usually taken. For sale by H Williams, Chemist, Greymouth. The mining boom has now fairly started and we may expeot to see it develop to an enormons extent within the next few months. Don't get excited, kewp 0001, and steady your nerves with Parkinson 8 Quinine and Icon Wine. It is the finest tonic going. — A dvt. That which is popularly known as the funny bone, just at the joint of the elbow, is in reality not a bone at all, bub a nerve which lies near the surface, and which, on receiving a knock or a blow, causes the well known tingling sensation in the arms and fingers. A eociety is said to have been formed somewhere out in lowa for the purpose of inducing the United States to accept the pansy as a national flower, arranging the stars on the national flag inside the outline of a pansy, and putting pansy buttons on their soldiers. A travelling club has been formed whose saloon carriages run on the Manchester and Blackpool Railway. They are 51 feet long, divided into three apartments — one. for smokers, one for cards, the third being a general clubroom, in which refreshments will be supplied to the members. It is said that American women spend more on dress than any women in the world. A bookkeeper at a store in New York stated that one of thefr

lady customers spends LI O,OOO yearly at that house on dresses for herself and her daughters, forty others averaging L 20.000 each. The craze for the political rights of women is by no means widspread amongst women, but is chiefly confined to politicans who want a cry, parsons who want powder, and women who don't know what they want, and won't be haypy till they get it. — Melbourne Punch. If all the babies born in one year were laid iv a line, head to foot, they would stretch from New Yorkto Hongkong: If they could walk past a corner at the rate of twenty per miDute, it would take them six years to pass. Professor J. Mclvor Tyndall, of Loa Angeles, is making preparations to be buried alive. He says he will remain entombed for thirty days, and then return alive to daylight. This is a common feat of the Indian fakirs. Thomas and M'Beath desire to notify the receipt of their early shipments of Autumn Goods, consisting of Flannels, Cotton, Union and >Yool Shirtings, White aud Grey Calicoes, all makes, Flan* nelettes, all colors and designs, New Tarlatans, &c, Ac. — Advi. A M Bailey, a well known oitlzen of Eugene, Oregon, Bays his wife has for years been troubled wl'h chronic diarrhoea and used many remedies with little relief until she tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which has carei her sound and well. Give it a trial and you will be surprised at the prompt relief It affords. For sale by H Williams, Chemist, Greymouth. Wa should suggest to heads of families and others visiting Greymouth daring the holidays, thab they inspect tha stock of summer 1 drapery and olothlog now being shown by Thomas and M'Beath, oare* fully selected with a view to the special requirements of this district. The goods Thomas and M'Beath are now showing far excel all previous seasons both for variety and value. — Advt. Wanted Known— T W Tymons and Co, Drapers and Clothiers, Greymouth, ate sel'ing good lacs curtains, Is lid, 23, 2i 6 1 , 3s. &c, per pair ; lovely artmuslins, 3|d ; splendid lot of linoleums, floorcloths, carpets, &c ; lovely prints and dresses and charming millinery ; the new sailor hats In great variety ; new blouses ; everything new and oheap. — Advt. Wanted Known— T W Tymons and Co, Drapers and Clolhlera, Greymouth, have juit opened their second supplementary shipments of New Goods direot from the manufacturers. Every department Is now replenished with tbe latest style and fashion. Everything fresh, beautiful and cheap. — Advt. While In Chicago, Mr CharleH L Kahler, a prominent sho3 merchant of Des Molnes, loYa, had quite a serious time of it. He took such a severe cold that he could hardly 'a'k or navigate, but the prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured him of his oold bo quickly that others at the hotel who had bad olds followed his example and half a dozen persons ordered ifc from the nearest drug atore. They were profuse in their thauka to Mr Kahler for tolll g them how to care a bad cold ao quickly. For a- Id by H Williams, Chemist, Greymouth. We notice that Thomas and M'Bbith have just landed ex s s Gothic, a large and specially selected shipment of Coatinoja and Tweeds, the latest patterns, newest designs, and reasonable prices, and having an efficient tailoring staff on the premises, their customers m .y depend on a good fib and prompt attention — Advt Wanted Known— T W Tymons and Co, Drapers and Clothiers, of Greymouth, are selling boys' navy serge sailor salts from 4<j 6d ; boys' and youths' colonial tweed suits, 83 61 men's navy serge suits, 16 3 6d ; men's Fox's serge aims, 253 ; ny n'a colonial tweed suits, from 25a; every line wonderful value. — Advt. Griffen and Smith's Tea Kiosk at the Union Store, Mawhera Quay, is now open, where a dellolous cup of tea can be obtained, same as supplied at the Exhibition. — Advt.