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Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10520, 28 January 1903, Page 2

Last eveniag it was decided to proceed with the school picuic this morning whatever the state of the weather. The excursion train leaves Greymouth for Totara Flat at 9 a in, and will leave the Plat on the return journey at 520p m. A southwest storm, such as was experienced in Greymouth yesterday, does nofc appreciably affect the inland district. In tbe event of the day being wefc fche child ren will be accommodated in Erickson ? s and Finlayson's Hhlls, and doubtless the railway goods shed, and buildings of the Dairy _- actory will be placed afc the disposal of the committee if required. The arrangements nade for the welfare and entertainment of the youngsters are very complete and no matter what the weather conditions, their enjoyment is assured. Mr James Duncan, tbe sawmiller of Coal Oreek, athis own expense has built a schoolhouse 16 x 10 feet in are . with iron roof, and in every way up to the requirements of the Education Board, fcr the use of the children at Coal Oreek. By arrangement with the Board it is understood that where a school is provided a teacher will be supplied. Mr Duncan is to be heartily complimented and thanked for his work in the cause of education, and no doubt at its next meeting the members of the Education Board will recognise his efforts by appointing a teacher and furnishing a new schoolhouse A welcome home social was tendered fco Mr and Mrs B O Warnes on Monday evening by the members of the Wesleyan Church on the return of fche happy couple from their honeymoon. The valuable service, in the past of Mr Warnes as Circuit Steward, Trustee and Secretary of the Sunday School is well recognised by the congregation who assembled in large numbers in the church to show their respect and esteem of the guests of the evening. After au excellent musioal programme the Rev Mr Trestrail, on be half of the congregation, presented Mr and Mrs Warnes with a massive clock and Mr 15 Hart, on behalf of the Sunday School, presented them with a handsome salad bowl, the valuable gifts being appropriately acknowledged by Mr Warnes. On behalf of the choir and congregation Mr Nightingale then presented Mr W J Holder with a marble clock, in appreciation of his l«.n» and valuable services as organist and choirmaster of the church. Mr Holder thanked the donors for their handsome present in feeling terms. After the excellent refreshments provided had been done full justice to the pleasant evening terminated with the Doxology and Benediction, Yesterday afternoon when shunting on the wharf, a fcrain ot 29 empty coal hoppers was switched on the wrong line, presumably through the. points not being hi proper position. Three of the trucks at the fcail end collided sideways wifch loaded sleeper trucks on a crossing line and were derailed before the fcrain could pull up. Messr3 Stringleman and Tom Chambers w_re afe occe on the scene and directed the removal of the timber trucks, while shunter Dickson, who was in charge of the coal train, in mosfc able • manner hitched the derailed trucks one by one to the train and had them on the rails again in very few minutes. The smartness of the work and able way in which ifc was effected surprised and pleased the crowd, which had gathered when the mishap occurred. Some of the trucks sustained damage, but as far as we could see, net of a serious nature. By cable message received yesterday Mr William O'Kane was informed of the death of his sist r, Mrs Laws, relict of the late Mr Edwa rd L-iws, formerly of Greymouth. The deceased lady and her husband were in life deservedly held in the highest esteem by wide circles of West Coasfc fr tends. Messrs H G Harley and Oo landed yesterday a heavy consignment of new potatoes from fche Nelson district with instructions to clear the line at once. As a result the firm are offering the potatoes at 6s 6d per cwfc by the. sack and this price is under landed cosfc. In consequence of the holidny the usual meeting of the Star of fche West; Lodge. U AO D, has been postponed until tomorrow evening at the usual time and place. For fche week ending Saturday lasfc tlie mine manager of the Mount Paparoa Coy reports having driven a further distance nf 21ffc The stone is 4ffc wide at the face, but in the lasfc few feet has become poorer in quality. The distance now driven northward along the course of the reef from the point ef adit infcereepfcion is 13S feet. The correspondent of tho W C Times says:— "The Waiho ''Blow up" claim is again started after the holidays, and is working two shifts, As this is a London i Coy their returns are nofc known, but it is to be hoped that for the good of South West-laud, as well as the shareholders, I the property is proving payable." Work on fche clearing aud formation of j the Ross railway is steadily being carried oufc, a good number of men being now employed, The Westland County Council has received the formal agreement from tbe Government relative to tbe present repairs to the Teremakau bridge. The grant is a subsidy one up to L2OO on the condition that the local bodies contribute L 2 for every Ll provided by fche Government, If the full amount be expended the Westland County Couucil, Grey County Council and Kumara Borough Council will have t© contribute L 133 each, as the relative proportions towards the cost of tho work of restoration. Sfc Goorge Jams— One. sed, always used. — Advt. . "Bargains, did you say." Why ! Yes, bargains aud startling ones at thafc are being given away ab the great re-building sal 6. Christopher Smith finding his shop too small has decided before alterations are nude to clear the whole of bis new summer stock at slaughtering prices, absolutely withoufc reserve. Men's Gallafcea Shirts 4s, reduced to 2s 3d j 3 pair Men's Woollen Socks for 2s 6d ; Men's All Wool ' Flannel, for 2s 6d 5 560 Men's