ROUND ABOUT KUMARA

West Coast Times, Issue 12144, 15 February 1902, Page 4

ROUND ABOUT KUMARA

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Feb 14. Thk Pkemieb's Visit. -Beautifal weather favored the visit of the Premier, who arrived at the Kumara Junction about 11 a.m. where he was met by the Borough Counc'land Hospital Trustees, and some of his very personal friends. After an interval spent there, he was driven to Kumara which was reached at at 12.15. p.m. The Premier who was looking particularly well met with a hearty welcome from a large group of residents and the children of toe State and Catholic Schools. Outside the Theatre Boyal an artistic platform was erected, and on it were His ' Worship the Mayor, (T. T. JoneiEsq) the Bight Hon and Mrs Seddon, Mrs Jones, and Mrs T. V. Byrne. An address of welcome was presented by the Town Clerk Mr G. B. Budkin. After expressing the pleasure of having an old and distinguished friend oncejmore among them the address alluded to the Premier's approachiag trip to the Motherland. It recognised his splendid efforts in the cause of Imperialism, and trusted he wouid be lpng spared in bis present position. It referred in enthusiastic terms to the visit of Sir Joseph Ward, and concluded by expressing the hope that although Mr Seddon's visit might not be one of leisure, yet it would be one of pleasure.

In the course of a lengthy reply Mr Soddon thanked them all very heartilo for the warmth of the welcome accorded him. Reminiscences of days gone by occurred to him, as he looked upon those who were his comrades, in those days, or upoc their children in whom, he said, he recognised the parents. He was gratified at the welcome accorded his colleague, who was, be said, henceforth a West Coaster.

He acknowledged their tribute to his services in the cause of Imperial'sai, but said, too much onght not to be made of N.Z's effort — she bad only done her duty. When hostilities ceased he hoped v. c would grip the Boer by the hand and treat him as a brother. The speaker's success in life had bean due to his principle of doing by others a 9 be himself would be done by. As time was pressing be asked them to excuse him further as be would be speaking again during the after noon.

MrsSedJon then distributed the prizes f< r regular attendance, and the children were regaled with sweetmea's. This afternoon the Premier speaks at the In augural Fruit Banquet of the Exhibition and at 4 p.m. will open the Exhibition.

A large number of visitors are in from the surrounding districts, aid the town makes a very gay display of bunting.

Farewell Social : A very pleasant social evening was spent in St Andrew's Church on Wednesday night when the member* of the congregation entertained the Rev J. S. Thompson at a farewell social. Mr M'.lraith occupied the chair, and in speaking of the object of the gathering briefly alluded to (he good work accom plished by the departing guest during bis mission here. Mr J.A. Murdoch aLo highly eulogised the fearless manner in which Mr Thompson had endeavoured to perform his duties; and said he was assured he was only voicing the general sentiment when he said that their guest took away with him cot only their grati titudc for past services, but also tb sincerect wisheß for his future prosperity. Anevening of song then followed, during which the ladies handed round refreshments In thanking those present for the honor done him, Mr Thompson said that though he had not achieved all be had desired, jet be trusted his efforts had not been wholly vain. He strongly J urged all the members to work in the utmost harmony, and give his successor a cordial welcome and hearty support that when the time for his departure came be should have as f*\v regrets ia parting as he the speaker had. Febl4 Exhibition Notts.— First notice. — Brilliant weather favoured the opening of Kumara's second Industrial Exhibition. Just prior to the official opening the Premier and a few guests weie eater-.

r tamed at a fruit banquet in tbe Masonic hall, In response to the toast of his health,' the Premier briefly reviewed the measures passed during his regime, and said their main object was the placing cf every grade of the community on an equal footing in the race of life. His measures bad borne and were bearing good fruit, but of the many excellent ones, there was none in which he had such pride as in the Old Age Pensions Act. (Applause). Those who bad borne the burden and heat of the day, and bad unfortunately fallen by the wayside, should not be allowed to die thereHe thanked tbe proposer of his health for his kind remarks, and the company for the eulogistic manner ia which they had drunk it. He paid a high tribute to the hospitals of tbe Coast which he described as the miners' homes and said energy could not be devoted to a nobler purpose than on their sustentation. At 4 p.m. tho official opening took plac?. There was only a medium attendance. The Premier on declaring the Exhibition open spoke of the pleasure ha had in seeing by the number and qualify of the exhibits, that Kumara was a "living" town. Our Mother Country and her colonies were lamentably deficient io the technical education provided for the youth of both sexes. Britain was fast losing her prestige as a manufacturing nation ; because of our conservatism we were too stubborn to consult the requirements of our probab'e customers. Germany, America, and France with their splendid systems of technical education, were leaving us far behind in the industrial race and unless we cultivated the natural gifts of our youth and consulted tho inclination of our purchasers we would become but as hewers of wood and drawers of water to the commercial world. To every school he would like to attach contiuuation classes where all sorts of manual work would be taught, for at present the education of the youth was too purely scholastic. He congratulated the Rev J. R- Clark on his zeal on behalf of tho hospital, and the exhibitors on the work which he said would be a credit to any exhibition in New Zealand.

The Exhibition was opened again at 8 p.m., when the hall was packed. A cursory glance around the hall does not give any adequate idea of the s : .ze or scope of the Exhibition. It is unfortunate that the management should have allowed the entries to close so late for there is everywhere an appearance of haste io the arrangement of the exhihits. More particularly is tbia noticeable in the exhibits of writing and drawing, and in the various displays of fancy work. An expenditure of additional time and originality would have immeasurably improved the appearance of these exhibits. It is, however, too much to expect Mr Clark to combine the efforts of a whole team and a spare horse in his single self. Unaided he has done a great work, but it would be well for hian to consider the advisability of forming a committee for his next effort.

Among the features of the Exhibition were some splendid displays for -'Exhi • bition purpose only." Of these, two deserve special mention — that of Mrs C. E. Olsen, whose fine exhibit of high clasß fancy work and curios from foreign lands was a permanent attraction for all classes throughout the day ; and that of the Convent whose brilliant exhibit of artwork in clooh of gold, etc, is valued at £150.

Mr Bennie exhibited some very pretty oil-paintings ; while in the photo group he likewise has been some very fine exhibits. Here too, are to be seen most commendable amateur efforts in some snapshots secured by Miss Clark and Mr R. Roberts. By tbe pupils of the Tech nical school is exhibited some very neat and useful work, which reflects great c edit on Instructor Bell, whose genial face was a study in self-approbation as he showed delighted visitors tbe merits cf the exhibits.

Last night the musical competitions were held and will be continued to-night. As some competitions are not yet decided, I defer the prize list till to morrow.

Serious Accident— A most painful accident befel a young man named Morris Moore at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon As he was driving a tram along Piiest's tramway at Larrikins, it is believed he fell off, the tram passing over him and crushing his leg m a teirible manner both bones being broken. Ihe unfortunate man seems to have dragged himself ahead of his team and stopped them. He then lay on the tramway till he was found at 6 p.m. by Mr D O'Hallahan who was coming home by h short-cnt from Waimea.

He was conveyed with all despatch to the Kumara Hospital where all trust the skill of Dr Baldwin will speedily alleviate bis sufferings and restore to him tho full uae of his fractured limb

Hokitika's Function— A good number left by this morning's train for Hokitika. Much regret is expressed that tbe prevailing wet weather will militate considerably against the pleasurable enjo\ment of what must be a most important provincial function.

Sander & .Sons' Eucalypti Extract In protection of the world-wide fame the manufacture has acquired all 07er our globe, we publish the following- — Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology, etc, says in an editorial published in the Clinical Record • — '• We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufacturers ; the preparation of SanDCR & Soj»S was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Since then Dr Owen has pointed out the injurious effects caused by taking the so: called Eucalypti Extract which are now in the market, internally or by applying them to a tender surface like an inflamed skin, throat etc. He reports to the Medical Society of Victoria that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through their use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of one of them. To guard the high re # putation of our manufacture, and (o protect an unwary public upon whom these spurious preparations are foisted from similar calamities, we feel war ranted in exposing the above facts, and recomtnand to the public to take care an:l precaution to get SANDER, & SON'S PURE VOLATILE EUCLIYPTl EXTRACT and r O other, when buy ing.

Fob Indigestion the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved cjnEQUAIAKD for Indigestion, Dyspepaia, Sickheadachte, aDd ror Liver and Stomach complaiifol^Sold in bottles — Is lid, 23 9<iaud ila, byaNyMedicine v endors through out the world. A jiimpJe, safe and certfti emedy.— Al "* J '"