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Grey River Argus, 27 March 1903, Page 2

-. — ■ ■ ■■ — . i A mission by the Redemptorist ! Fathers extending over three weeks will be held in St Patrick's Church commencing on Sunday nexfc at 10 o'clock mass. The Revs Father Murray and King of the Redemptorist Order, who will conduct the mission, arrived yesterday by tbe Wainui. Both gentlemen are powerful and eloquent speakers. Mr C L Russel!, of Christchurch, accompanied by Mrs Russell, arrived by the overland route on Wednesday and is staying at Revington's Hotel. Mr Russell will visifc the Montgomery Terrace Sluicing Coy's claim, of which Coy he is Secretary. The bore hole at Kotuku now being ' sunk by Mr Cooper's syndicate, has reached a depth of 200 ft, nnd the indications are very favorable. At the Conversazione held in Trini ity Hall on Wednesday evening, after dealing with matters complimentary to Greymouth, His Lordship Bi-hop ■ Mules referred to the s.bject of teaching the Bible m schools, of which , he proved a warm and eloquent advo- ■ cate. It was the best book for the moral training of young and old, and he was certain that a large majority in the colony would gladly welcome its re-introduction into the primary schools of the colony. In towns where the wish of the people had been tested by vote f rom- 5 to 1 to 30 fco 1 were in its favor. The referendum would finally settle the question and of the result he bad no fear. The other speakers were Rev Mr York and Messrs Merritt, Vickerman, Mabin, Jay and J G Thomas. An excellent musical programme was contributed by Mesdames Cadzow and Birkett, Misses R Smith, Broad, Kettle, Chapman, and Messrs Rcunert, Cadzow, W Evans, Barlow, Wilmoctand Banks. '_£ The usual meeting of the Pioneer Lodge I O G T was held last evening, | Mr Anderson presiding. The large attendance present enjoyed a very pleasant evening, several excellent phonograph selections being well appreciated. Ib was decided to hold an open meeting next Thursday evening. The following is the Maoti Gully Licensing Committee's return : — Petrie 22, Flynn 22, Hargreaves 20, Larkin 19, Bignell 17, Mcßrearty 10, Stace 5, McKay 3, Hansen 3, Trestrail 3. Barrytown is now the only return' to come in. *_**=•* ___2C3 In connection with the Easter Carnival afc Chiistchurch. Messrs Cassidy and Co advertise cheap excursion fares from Otira to Springfie'd. Early application to G W Moss and Co, the agents, is necessary. At Totara Flat on Friday Messra G W Moss and Co will sell 100 store cattle, three year old steers in forward condition, on account of Mr R Came. The sale of pastoral runs, advertised by posters, to be bed on the 2nd April, has by resolution of the Westland Land Board been postponed until the 14th of May next, Special attention is directed to the Greymouth - Brunner - Ngahere train service for to-day and to-morrow, particulars of which appear in our advertising, columns. The Reefton Jockey Club hold their Autumn meeting today and to-morrow, and subjecb to favorable weather there should be a .large attendance. On the Westland section fche ordinary railway time table is suspended and a special service at excursion rates substituted, Full particulars appear in our advertising columns.' • The Greymouth District High School '. cadets were inspected yesterday mornirit i and subjected to three hours' practical I drill by Major Loved *iy, the officer con- 1 trolling the cadets of the colony. The ( Major expressed himself thoroughly s satisfied with the progress made by the a Corps and said he would have much _ pleasure in reporting to the Government; _ favourably upon tho° efficiency attained. 1 Afc the conclusion of the parade Major a

Joveday was accorded three hearty sheers. * The celebrated Frank Thornton's comedy Coy arrived by the Wainui yes;erday and open at the Opera House this .vening with "Facing the Music," which vill be preceded by a curtain raiser _ nulled "The Clown." In another solumn we publish a description of the plot of the main comedy, the intricacies >r which make interesting reading, Tonorrow night there will be a late train to Brunner and Ngahere (leaving Greymouth it 11 pm) to enable residents of those iistnctsto wituess "A Little Ray of sunshine." The box plan is at Perkins's. lheOompanyas a comedy company bears % reputation second to none in the world, md to-night s performance will doubtless attract an' audience that will pac k the house irom. floor to ceiling. The Rev Mr Trestrail has accepted • Mr Smith's challenge for a delate on the Licensing question in Reef ion. Itis understood that it will take place on the nighfc of the 4th April. Consignees are reminded tha. the s s * Rimu leaves Lyttelton to-morrow (Saturday) for Greymoufch- via Picton, arriTing here on Tuesday morning next.— Advt. We understand fchafc Mr Arthur P Harper, B A, late of Thames, Auckland, han taken offices in Mackay Sfcreefc, wich the intention of practising as barrister and solicitor. Mr Harper, who was called to the English bar in 1888, is an old Christ's College boy and nephew of Archdeacon Harper, so well known on this Coast. Mr Harper himself, some years ago, prior to practising afc Thames, had considerable experience on the West Coast and knows the country well, having fur two years done exploration work for the Government in the Southern Alps, south of Okarito, and afterwards visited the gold reserves iv the disfcriefc between here and Wesfcporfc in connection with the Midland Railway arbitration. Since leaving Thames Mr Harper has paid a visit to fche Old Country only returning fco his native land throe weeks [ ago. He certainly has not losb time in getting into harness again. We give the most cordial welcome to Mr Harper and wish him a full measure of prosperity amongst us. _■_. - — - — ~ The mine manager of the Mount Papa* roa claim reports thafc develops enfc work generally is in a forward state and crushing will be commenced on Monday nexb Scotfc the wrestler is to wrestle Kirkwood in catch-as-catch-can style at Reefton this evening and to-morrow evening, at the Princess Theatre. An exhibition of club swinging and boxing willbe given by Scott, who announces thab he will forfeit L 5 to anyone taking a fall oufc of him in any style. At the meeting of fche committee of the Westland Racing Club- fche Treasurer submitted a statement of accounts in connection wifch fche recent race meeting. The receipts totalled LBl4 9s, and the expenses L 686 4s sd, leaving a credifc balance of Ll2B 4s 7d on the meeting. Stakes to the amount of .L 475 were paid over. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Jules Keller for his success as handicapper. Reference was made to fche comments of the West Coasb Times on the lasb race afc the recent meeting, and it was resolved, onjfche motion of Mr J D Lynch, seconded by the Chairman, fchafc exception be taVen fco the remarks, the Stewards being perfectly satisfied with the running of the iace. Tn another column C.pfc A B Lindop, Adjutant of the Wesfc o?asb Battalion, announces thafc the battalion will go into camp afc Hokitika at Eastei. If suitable transport can be provided tie Denniston Rifles will attend. Further orders will be issued at a later date. The following members ot fche Grey Club have been chosen to playlagainst a Grey Valley team on Saturday on Victoria Park:— Messrs Pocbin, \ Chalk, Wickes. Winchester, Knell, S Williams, J Smith, Ollernshaw, Parfitt, R_bson, \ Horton. Emergencies, F Kemph, D \ Phillips. This is expected to be a very \ interesting match, as the Grey Valley \ team is a very strong one. Play to sUrb at noon. Correct styles in Jackets, Furs, Muffs, Necklets, Collars, Ties, etc, now opeued up at W M'Kay and Son. — Advt, Sb George Jams— The besfc in fche. market. Try them —Advt. ©Id Age Pensions in fchis land Have proved a marked success, They givo the old a helping hand, And keep them from distress. . There's only just one ether thing That's needful to ensure Sound lungs, that we the praise can sing Of Wooss' Ureat Peppermint Curb — Advt. Sb George Jams— Ask for, and see tha you get them. - Advt, This morning we had a .touch of the "barber" and winter is drawing nigh. Ladies, the best and most reliable place to gefc warm serviceable under clothing for tbe winter is afc Christopher Smuh's. For there you gefc the article direct from the maker, which saves fully 25 per cent. He has also received his now stock of imported Millinery, Mantles and ' Jackets and all a work of art.— Advt. Mr R A Home, the Dresden Pianoforte Company's head tuner and representative, will visit Greymouth aud district early in March, All orders left with Messrs G W Moss and Co. (fche Dresden Company's loc .1 agents) will receive prompt attention. — Advt, Long life, health and perfect happiness can only be obtained by drinking the celebrated Beehive A 1 teas. These teas skilfully blended from the finest thab Ceylon can produce are drunk by al Both far and near. Griffen and Smith, beehive and Union stores, — Advt.