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West Coast Times, 24 June 1909, Page 2

Zymole Trokeys are handy to carry i and are invaluable to all who talk or i sing. As a stimulating antiseptic for j the throat they «*« unequalled^ s

On receipt of the wire from the Hon Mr Millar yesterday stating that the Minister for Eoads would not grant a subsidy of £200, fche County Chairman and the Mayor telegraphed Mr Millar asking him again to interview Mr McKenzie to ascertain whether the Eoads Department would grant £ for £ of the £280 demanded. The wire stated thab if this we're granted the County Council and Borough Council would meet and be asked to agree to the compromises It> is understood that the Bailway Department has made arrangements with the Totara Sawmilling Company for the transit of goods from Papakamai station, between Euatapu and Boss, to the Totara, or the Boss road. Pedestrian traffic will also be permitted along the tram line. Later on it is hoped a service road will be made to connect the Totar.i settlement with the railway line, but in, the meantime the arrangements with the tramway proprietors will permit of tho transport of goods, coal, etc. at a small charge to and from the railway station. During last month the arrivals in New Zealand totalled 2424 and the departures 2556, a loss of 1132 for New Zealand. The incomers included 1320 men, and in the lanks of the outward bound there were 2200 men. Thus "male adults" constituted 880 cf the loss of 1132 by emigration. For May last year the arrivals were 2659 and the departures 3031, involving a decrease in 372 in New Zealand's population, of which adult males contributed 198 (1570 arrivals against 1768 departures). Mr Ed. Martyn, of Lake Brunner, "had a miraculous escape from drowning in the Greenstone Creek on Tiies-j day evening. Mr Martyn had come into town in the morning and after doing his business was returning home. At Greenstone he was aidvsied not to attempt' to cross the creek as it was in flood. It was then 4.30 o'clock and Mr Martyn wanted to get home and tried to cross, but in doing so the cart wheels got caught between big stones and the horse couldn't move the cart. Just then a floating tree caught the horse and cart and washed them down the creek. Mr Martyn scrambled out with difficulty, having his clothes almost torn off him. The accident was witnessed by Mr Ethelbert Hanham, who had gone as far as the creek to see how Mr Martyn fared in crossing. He immediately gave the alarm and assistance was quickly forthcoming. A search was made, for the horse and cart, and the former was found about a quarter of a mile down i the creek (opposite the township) on a ledge and was rescued with difficulty. The cart however, was smashed to pieces, only .the,,- wheels and axle remaining. Besides the cart Mr Martyn lost goods tp the value of about £15. He had a very narrow escape.