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Grey River Argus, Volume 57, Issue 10520, 22 January 1903, Page 2

The Reefton v Grey Druids' cricket match, played yesterday in Victoria, Park, was in ev^ry sense of the word a friendly »anu\ Play commenced at Iso ptn and wickets had to be drawn at 4 30 in order to let the visitors home by the axcuraion train, Chatf, wood humour, and hilarity marked, tho really good play,. and a .nost enjoyable aituruoon's pleasure in consequence resulted. Koofton, winning the toss, elected to put in the local team, who closed then; innings wMi seven wickets do'vo for a total of 81, the scorers being Bt'imble 31, Humphrova iB, Lledraond 14, JScuitG, Kilgour 5 and Murphy (nob out) 2, wliiob, with extras, 5, made up the score. KeeftOn then handled the willow, their innings closing with six wickets down for 59. Qf thesa Turner made 33, Southuy 8, Hiudmarsh 4, Kottolty 7 and Guider aud Browu (not out) 2 and 1 respecfcivtily, the extras being 3. Dc J Mcßrcarty captained the Grey and Mr SnUthcy the Reefton team. The bowlers were, for Grey— Messrs Walton, Murphy, Brimble, Finlay and Kilgour, and for Reefton Messrs Fitzroy, Guider, Brown, Finlayson and Turner, 'the liquid and solid refreshments provided on the ground were thoroughly enjoyed, the guests expressing themselves well pleased with the good fellowship and enberuinmem which obtained. It was arranged that in the event of Wednesday next being a public holiday in Grey mouth that a return match will bo played at Totara Flat. The Grey mouth Amateur Swimming Club held its usual weekly handicap yesterday, Hamilton scr, Alabin 20 sees, Thou. as 24 sees, M'Dounell 29 sees, Campbell and Cocks 30secs fat-ing the starter. Aiter the limit men had got fairly going it looked impossible for Hamiltcn to make up the huge gap, but the latter was in his very best form, and getting on terms with the field chree yards from home shot out and won by a couple of feet, with Mabin second and Campbell third, The race proved to bo another feather in the caps of the handicapuers, Messrs Skoglund and Phillips, as j use beforo the finish all the competitors wero in a straight line. Messrs Broad and Campbell were the judges and Mr Skoglund starter. The first of a series of popular and pleasing entertainments whs held last evening in Trinity Hall, thero being a large and highly appreciative audience present. The entertainment in part was also of an educational nature, and this was by no means the least interesting, consisting as it did of a review of the life of Queen Victoria, splendidly illustrated with aitisiic lantern views shown to grant advantage by Mr Hanwell Williams and described in heppy language by Mr J 13 Merritfc. Among the chief musical items wore the songs '• Killarney," by Miss Chapman, enthusiastically encored, and '* Doliy Gray," sung with sweetness and expression. The Roy Mr York sang " The Queen's Messenger" in exc-llent style, and Mr Sweetman gave a spirited rendition of "Anchored." A number of vocal and instrumental Zonuphone selections also received demonstrative applause. Throughout the evening the accompaniments were tastefully and artistically played by Mrs York, Mr Josiah Rogers, the Pvegistrar of Electors for the Grey district, is posting ovor 2000 notices to electors who did not vote at the last election, intimating that they are struck off the roll. Enclosed with fcho notice, however, is a blank claim for enrolment which it would be well for electors to fill up, sign, and return to the Registrar by early mail. This purging and re : filling again of the rolls involve a largo atneunt of clerical work, and in their own interests electors should assist the Government in the necessary work of making the new rolls as complete as possible and at the earliest date. The funernl of young Leslie, the eldest son of Mr It W Parkinson, was held yesterday. The choristers of Holy Trinity Church were pall bearers and carried the coflin of their late comrade from the house to the church, wsiere a full choral service was beld by the Vicar and choir, the organist, Blra o:ke, accompanying and playing appropriate funeral marches. The burial service at the grave was also full choral. The funeral was attended by a very large number of friends of the bereaved parents, the children of Trinity Church Sunday school, and bho Fifth Standard boys of the Gtrey District High Schoel, who were accorded leave to pay the last tribute of respect to their loved schoolmate. The Public Trustee's office is now connected with tha Telephone Exchange, the number being 146. This will he a great convenience to the general public, nearly all of whom have business of some description with the Greymouth office The Government Insurance Recorder for December last is to hand. It is an interesting number. The many friends of tho Rev Father Ainsworth will learn with regrcb that he is prostrated with an attack of typhoid fever at Wellington. The small syndicate who recently purchased the Gt'ey Extended dredge and claim have resumed operations, and though not yet clearing up bottom have, we are t leased to report, obtained highly favorable indications of the existence of payable ground. The Moana Cummittee met last eveir ing andunanhnousjj decided to recoin men I to the Board that Miss Firman bo appointed as teacher of the Moana school. The Premier and Mrs Seddou arrived in Wellington last evening after a pleasnt trip across. Messrs Stratford and Blair and Co wanfe a first; class sawyer. To-day is the anniversary of the province of Wellington, the first settlers having arrived at Porfc jSicholsen on the 22nd January, 1840. Tenders for the erection of the Town Hall close to-day, Messrs Harcourt and Co, Wellington, will sell by auction on Friday, February 13th, by order of the Supremo Court of Wellington, the dredge, punt, and machinery on the Kangaroo Cresk Gold Dredging Go's claim. See advfc in another column. Mr Gerard Diedrich met with a narrow escape at the Kokatahi last week. He was seated on a six foot rail fence watching the ropirg of a young horse when the animal reared and kicked viciously at him with his tore feet. Mr Diedrich just managed to jump clear but so narrow was the escape that the auimal's hoof came down, severing one of his fingers. Had he remained ono second longer he would almost certainly have been killed. — W C. Times. . ..." The repairs to the Teremakau bridge avo being carried on with all possible despatch by tlie Weatlancl County C««n>

cil. Mr JO aiiicfarlane, the engineer in charge, is hopeful of haviug tha struotura ready for vehicle traffic in about ten days time, which if accomplished, will be very quick time, and a very creditable parforraauce.—W G Times. Since the Wesbland Acclimatisationbociety have established their ponds and hatchery at Eanieri Lake the tourist traffic lias wonderfully increased. Tho Rev Father Hickson has E lefti Reefton to take part in the annual retreat of the clergy »t Wellington. He will probably extend his visit to Auck-' I land, which -will- necessitate an. absence of several we<iks. A well known Westland miner named Feaeock, of Waimea, brother of Mrs W , Hanrahan of Goldshorough, me t with a ! serious accident. While engaged in falling a tree a branch struck him at tho back of the neck between the shoulders inflicting serious injury to his spine. Ha was immediately brought into the Hokitika Hospital.— W 0 Times. For 14 days only. We will sacrifice the whole of our stock at unheard of prices. We are stocktaking and intend to make an entire clearance. Bargains for everybody. W M'Kay skd Son.— Adyt, Ladies ! -Parker's Hair Tonic will cer tainly cure Dandruff and FalUn* Hair It renders hair soft and glossy, and is no reasy . Sold by chemists and store keepers-28 ed ted, 3s.— Advt, Long life, health and perfect happiness can only be obtained, by drinking the celebrated Beehive A 1 teas. These teas skilfully blended fr>m the finest that Ceylon can produce are drunk by al both far andnear. Griffen and Smith, Beehive and Union stores, — Advt. Penny Postage has proved a great boon Ever since it has come into force, Such benefits cau't reach us" too soon, Though bound to arrive in due course It is time we took care of our pence, And likewise our health, I am sure, So he, with a cough and good sense, Takes Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt. Sfc Goorge Jams— Ono sed, always used. — Advt. j Sb George Jams— Are first in tho anks. — Advt "Bargains, did you say." Why ! Yes, bargains and startling ones at that ars being given away at the sreat re-building sale. Christopher Smith finding his *hop too small has decided before alterations are ni*de to clear the whole of his new summer stock at slaughtering prices, absolutely without reserve. Men's Gallatea Shirts 4s. reduced to 2s 3d ; 3 pair Men's Woollen Socks for 2s 6d ; Men's All Wool Flaunels for. 2s 6d ; 560 Men's and Boys' good Straw Hats 4s and 3s, reduced to Is at C Sjiitk's, the Cash Draper. — Advt. Wade's Worm Figs, the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are a safe and sure remody, in Is boxes ; sold everywhere. — Advt.