The Inangahua Times. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1891.

Inangahua Times, Volume XVI, Issue 20224, 15 April 1891, Page 2

The Inangahua Times. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1891.

It will be remembered that when the Hon. Mr Seddon waa interviewed by the delegates froro-,tha County Council he was a«ked tho question us 'to whether the.. Midland -Railway Com* party ought pot to bijdgMhe Inaugatiu?ytttuJ comp".' r^}G^^i^n7^oj,i6&i "of tho line vii \)T' tmith-side of the rivt-r. His r.-piy was that a dispute had arisen betw- en ihe' Government aud the R.-irway Company in regard to the terminus ot' tho Reeftou section, but ho would ascertain the exact spot at which the section ended and endeavor to get the matter' finally settled. So fnr no communication has been received from- the Minister on the subject,, but we hear that the Railway Company has decided to finish the section on the south side. If the section properly terminates thero, all well and good, but if, a3 the Minister hift self said he thought waß the case, the section terminates on the north side, then our Oity fathers should take immediate steps I to ccc that the contract io properly cariied out. Our business people should also movb iv the matter, as before the section can be finished on the. town aide, a bridge would have to be built, aud this means the expenditure of a large sum of money in the district. Then again, as all the town lands, not freehold, are locked up for the benefit of the Railway Company, and would-be purchasers find it impossible to make sure of the sections taken up by them and built on, we fail to see why the compauy should be allowed all the benefit of this dispute re the terminal poiut of the section. We believe that the matter haß now reached that stage at which immediate action on the part of our local authorities is necessary, and any dilly-dallying will afterwards be re gietted. It should not be a very diflicult matter for the proper terminal point to be decided, and this ouce done, either north or south of the river, the public mind would be satisfied and at rest.

From a private telegram received yesterday we learn that the Nelson Graud Stand Handicap was won by Angler, with Victory second. In consequence of the apathy displayed by the public in regard to the reading room and public library it is quite pro bable that the institution will shortly be closed, owing to lack of funds. This should be avoided if possible and we hope an effort will be made to keep lhe institu tion alive. Mr Egden of Kumara is now in town for the special object of raising a subscrip tion in aid of Joseph Connolly, who lost hin leg through a fall of dirt in a sluicing claim at Kumara. Connolly is a married man with a large faraiiy to support and we believe the case is one calling for the con* aideration of the charitable. We have been Bhewu some photographs of the Forbury race course grand stand and aB it is the intention of our local club to erect a new stand and effect other alterations, perhaps an idea could be picked up from an inspection of these photographs. Tha rat is described in the dictionary as "one of several species of small rodent mammals, larger than mice, that infest houses, stores, and ships." From this we conclude that the rat is a nuisance. He has his uses, however, and not the least important is that of affording pure and unadulterated amusement to J. P.s, County Councillors, Editors, Sunday school teachers, printers devils and fox turners. To Bee Bully shaking a rat in Broadway, and the pugilistic Punch tear b-Aj, down the street as fast as he can to take a hand in the game, is a pretty sight, and one tor which the inhabitants of Broadway should be thankful. The rat really is the ouly party concerned who is not pleated with his allotted position in the game and he tries hard to play the wag, but Bully is about and bosses the show. Aa long as wild cats are scarce the rat is the only source of legitimate enjoyment that we possess, and ,for this we Bhouid be and are "truly thankful." Heavy weathtr is responsible for continued disarrangement of the time-tables of steamers and coaches. The harbour has bornequite a forlon appearance during the laat week, owing to many of the ordinary traders being bar or weather bound in other harbors, while the mail coach from Reefton does not usually put iv an appearance before midnight. The weather has told upon many of the streets of the town, especially a portion of Palmerston street which fronts and flanks this office, the mud being ankle deop, A scavenger's services for a day would make the street passable— Westport NewsThe usual Volunteer Ball will be held in the Theatre Royal on the evening of Monday, May 25th. Captain Verney, M.P. for Bucks, referred to in our cablegrams, belongs to the Gladstonian Liberal party. The seat was formerly held by E. Hubbard, Conservative, who had beaten Captain verney by 71 votes. Upon the succession of Mr Hubbard to the peerage there was another contest on the Ilth October, 1889, which resulted in a victory for Captain Verney over the Hon. E. Hub* bard by 208 votes. A mishap, which we hope will not bo attonded with any serious results, happened to a pack horse belonging to Messrs Forsyth and Masters yesterday evening. Tl-.e animal was loaded with'goods, and wh- "i in-.li- liie Voiius f»ll over tlm bank. A ii!v..s:iUiger at onto came iuto town for assir't.jui.-d, and Mi-,Slii:|iiu-rri, accompanied by b'.-. iMutl, Weill, ol). T.i tilt; MLVIH- of ilia 'accident. The relief party had not

returned at a late hour last night and we are unable to give the result of their ; labors. j A, Kater has a large stock of Electric I Light lamps, slate base switches, cutouts ' und cables on hand. — Advt. Forsyth and Masteks ia the cheapest . house for. all classes of builders' ironmongoiy.—Advt. Mr and Mrs Green and family, late of the Bank of New Zealand here, arrived safely at their new quarters, Queenstown, on the 7th inst. Kor excellence of workmanship nnd carefulness in lilting up the Electric Light, go to A Kater.- Advt. The mail coach from Reefton to Westpiut, which loft hereon Monday about 4 o'clock, did not reach its destination until 9.15 on Tuesday. An accident of some description occurred about 17 miles from Westport, an J the coach had to remain on thp road until daylight. It left Westport for Reefton at 10.30 yesterday reaching here about 7 p.m. Forsyth and Masters have a large stockof kitchen ranges and cooking stoves. —Advt. The lecture oh '•Shaftesbury, N the : JEl^^roj^i^^ '''Peters in' tho Methodist Church on Monday, attracted a very fair number of persons who listened most attentively throughout. The trials of Lord Ashley's childhood and the enduring effects of a good woman's influence were very graphically described, and then the lecture pussed on to the philanthropists labours for the good of suffering humanity ; how he worked for the benefit of the poor imbeciles and succeeded in greatly ameliorating their lot ; and how the condition of factory hands became improved tlirough the introduction of the Factory Act. His efforts to improve and raise the status of the coal miner were aiso dwelt upon, and illustrations depict* ing the hardships suffered by children and women working in the mines wero referred to. At the conclusion of what proved to be a most interesting and instructive lecture a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Key. gentleman for the very able manner in which be had dealt with his subject. We have to acknowledge receipt from the Postmaster, Greymouth, of the postal and Telegraph guide for the April quarter. It is, as usual, full of information, and the first leaf contains the principal alterations since the January issue. Forsyth and Mastebs are just landing from Home ex Turakina a large assortment of fireworks. — Advt. Our protest against the reduction of the police force in Reefton to two men appears to have had some little weight with the powers that be, as Constable Patterson has received instructions to retain the services of Constable Philphott in this district. It- requires but little consideration to show that two men cannot possibly do the necessary work of this district in a proper manner. An exemplification of this occurred at the late fatality when both Constable's Pat" terson ani Philphott were busily engaged in getting the necessary evidence for the coroner and in suramoniug a jury. Had it not been that a third constable was here the ordinary duty must have been neglected. A. Kater is prepared to alter and fix the Electric Light fittings to suit the require* ments of the Fire Association. —Advt. Forsyth and Masters are the cheapest for furniture, bedding, bedsteads, &c. — Advt Perhaps the most novel idea in the textile line is that of an English inn named Stillbers, who, it is said, actually made a cloth of spiders' web wliich has been employed for the purposes of surgery. The texture of the woven material resembles somewhat ordinary silk, andafteritis bleached i' becomes brilliant and smooth. Forsyth and Masters are the clieapest for perambulators. —Advt. Wu have heard a great deal lately about the saving to be effected in each department by the new Government, but things are being drawn a bit too fine. The Christchurch Post Office officials were a bit, amusot this morning to find on sorting the local weekly papers posted to subscribers a. number of the stamps on tha C'ipies of the New Zealand Referee attached by ordinary pins. The funniest part of the business is that one copy of the paper with the stamp thus pinned on w;is addressed t.o "The Hon. the Post" master General, Wellington. '-*-Telegraph. Forsxth. and Masters have the largest stick on the West Coast. Last evening, says the "Colonist " of the Sth inst., a littlo after seven o'clock, and somewhat before the time at which the s.s. Charles Edward was to have sailed for the West Coast, a lady- Mrs A. Henry— walked down the Albion Wharf, and, turning to the right, passed along between the steamer and the wharf shod. Apparently she imagined that the wharf continued some distance in that direction, for she walked over the side of tho wharf and fell into the water. It was somewhat boisterous at the time, but the splash was heard by people on the wharf, and a cry raised that a woman had gone overboard. On the wharf itself there was a good deal of excitement, but some of the crew of the steamer went quietly to work, two or three of the men going over.the steamer's side. J. Weir, junior, we believe was the first to catch hold of Mra Henry, and he was assisted by Christianson. In a short time Mrs Henry was lifted on to the steamer, and she was able, with assistance, to walk to the cabin, where the stewardess gave her all the attention possible. Fortunately, the lady did not strike anything in her fall, and appeared to havo escaped with the shock consequent on the fall and sudden immersion. She was subsequently driven to town, after obtaining dry clothing. Forsyth and Masters are tho cheapest for all mining requisites. — Advt. Mr Labouchere, in ' Truth,' says ; — 1 Mr Bradlaugh was my colleague for ten years. Duiing all these years our rela« tions, political and personal, wore always of the most cordial.charactor. He was in privato life thoroughly true and amiable, whilst in public life he was ever ready to sacrifice popularity to his convictions of what was light. Ho was tis is known, an atheist, but his standard of duty was a very high one, and ho lived up to it, Hia life was an example to Christians, for he abounded in every Christian virtue. This tho Houso of Commons came at lust to recognise. Ido not think that there is a siugle member more popular or more respected than ho was on bo', h sides. Often und of ton Conservatives have in a friendly way, said to me, ' What a much better man your colleague is i han you aio.' And I until uiy iigrood with them.' I'OKHYTU AND MXSTKIW file agciilH for H.u ui.i.wiicU WurihyuM -owing machines. —Advt,

I ■...-■ The late Mr Henry Orbell, whose death occurred on the 7th instj&a.fc-. tho River Waikouaiti was one ofjthelpidest of Otago settlers. Ho was born *%: England, in the county of Essex, , antfcieame to the colony in 1849, at the migration of Mr Gibbon Wakefield, aod v: 3KUed in the Waikouaiti district, whereire has resided ever since. He took an acJwe part in tha real pioneer work of B_ttle£|nt, and the hardships incidental there^Sj Though he took a keen interest in pjffipC affairs, he never took any active par|||^olilicß. It appears that while out, sh^Mng on Easter Mouday he suffered a eupreoke, and was afterwards attacked by "Ip&mmation of the lungs, and the latte^mglaint was the cause of death, raarriod 27 years ago to a daught&bl^bo late Mr ; Edmond M'Glashart. ■■^^||fe aurvives him, and he leaves also l||j|p ; Uy 6f eight, of whom six are sons anMs^daughterß. FOESYTH AND MASTEi^j^jpost hoUB6 for Venetian and spriiig.'^iler} blinds.— \dvt. _ -:'im''B&