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Grey River Argus, Volume 57, Issue 10520, 27 August 1901, Page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Greymouth. Jockey Club was held at th© A bion Hotel las<j evening at 8 p m. Present— Messrs Hannan (iii the chair),: Yarrall, Walton, Bignell, Gieseking, McCarthy and Smith. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The outward correspondence was read and approved, A copy of the Colonial Secretary's letter re holding trotting races with flat races except in special cases was ordered to be sent to the Kumara Racing Club. A letter was receivod ' from the Nelson Club asking that certain defaulters' names be posted.- Left, with - the Secretary to attend to. Resolved that H D James be granted the totalisator contract for the nexb meeting. Resolved that a couple of 400 gallon tanks be procured and erected on the course. Several accounts were passed for payment, The Programme Committee was insoructed to bring up a programme schedule of eight races per day, stakes of L 1,050., 050. This concluded the business. A large number of persons interested in. forming a Poultry, Pigepn, Bird, and Dog Society met last evening at the Albion Hotel, there being 25 persons present. Mr J G Thomas was voted to the chair, and explained the object the meeting was called for. It was unanimously decided to form a Poultry, Pigeon, Bird, and Dog Society, and the following officers were elected : — President, J G Thomas, Esq ; vice-Presidents, Messrs Sneddon, G S Smith, and F H Kilgour ; Committee, Messrs Kitchingham, E Thomas, W Walton, L Bull, J George, A Fraser, F Kir wan, and J W Easson ; Secretary, Mr J Cairney. Messrs H W Kitchingham, M W McCarthy, and the secretary were appointed a sub-committee, to draw up rules. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. At the Catholic Club last evening a lecture on " The Growth of Our Empire " was ably delivered by Mr F Foot, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the termination of the lecture. It was decided, prior to the conclusion of the meeting, that the following resolution be placed upon the minutes of the club : — " That this society sincerely regrets tho loss the community has sustained by the death of the Hon James Kerr, M LC, and that the secretary, Mr J Campbell, be instructed to forward a letter condoling with the widow and family in their sad bereavement." We are very pleased to learn that Mr Wm McKechnie gave symptoms of a decided improvement in health yesterday. This will be agreeable news to his numerous friends. We have to acknowledge from the Premier's office the receipt of a nicely got up illustrated volume of "Notes of meetings between His Excellency the Governor (Lord Ranfurly), the Right Hon R J Seddon, Premier and Native Minister, and the Hon James Carroll, member of the Executive Council, representing the Native Race and the Native Chiefs and People at each place, assembled in -respect of the proposed Native land legislation and Native affairs generally during-1898 aad 1899." . The Maori Singers will arrive at Greymouth on Saturday, Sept 14th, and will appear in the Opera House on Saturday and -Monday, Sept 15th ajid 16th. Tim unique company uf artists archiving a wonderfully successful tour in the north. Great crowds are as c embling to hear CaptAda Stirling, a young lady soprano of considerable talent and range. Miss Stirling has sung in all the large cities of Australia, where tremendous crowds have gathered to hear her sing "Star ofHqpe," and " Master, the tempest is raging."' She sings with wonderful expression and effect. Mrs Dcvling, a well-known . former resident of Paroa, passed peacefully away yesterday morning. The deceased lady

had not been in the best of health for a long time past, and about a week ago a heavy cold settled on her lungs, causing acute pneumonia, and which was fehe .cause of death. Deceased was one of the early settlers of that well-known mining locality, and was well known and hi«nly respected for her many good qualities, Mr Gillon. of the Twelve-Mile, met with a very painful accident a few days ago, through what is supposed to be a fall from a horse, which became restive and commenced to rear, He is progressing favorably under the care of Dr M'Brearty," jnr. . Dr M'Kay, son of our 'well known townsman, Mr Andrew M'Kay, was an inward passenger by the Haupiri yesterday from the Old Country, having com© to spend a short holiday with his people. - Owing to the sad events of the last few days the concert and dance which was to have been held at Paroa this evening is unavoidably pistponed^'until Tuesday next, September 3rd. The Westport footballers left by last evening's train for Hokitika, where they play a match on Wednesday. . As it is not generally known that the whole of the West Const, including the counties of Westland, Grey, Inangahua, and Buller, has been constituted a separate district under the Agricultural Department, with headcruartert at Hokitika, ior the purpose of inspection of> stock, slaughterhouses,, noxious weeds, dairies, etc, ali persona affected or interested in these matter* should communicate with Mr C 0 Empson, Stock Inspector at Hokitika. Mr Empson is also Registrar of Brands for the whole of the above-mentioned district. A private wire from Wangaßui announces the death there of MrsO'Regan. Deceased was a very old, resident of Reefton. The Greymouth corsespondent of the W 0 Times says :—" Many years ago Port Elizabeth was regarded as the beat site on the Coast for a harbor and mine. The splendid situation of the Port with its large area, deep water and shelter from winds, are strong points in its favor. Coal abounds in inexhaustible quantities so that with these natural resources there is much te encourage the development of the port." Mr OF A Broad, the .Greymouth manager of the National Bank opened the Kumara agency of that bank on Saturday. Mr Okey,. who was to take charge, is suffering from the prevailing epidemic. The prevalence of the influenza epi demic throughout the Hokitika district is giving the local medical men a very busy time ot it at present. There is scarce a household that does not possess at least one patient and in numerous instances whole fairilies are invalided. —Times. ' 1 1 ■ i ' ■