The Inangahua Times, PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1883.

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1336, 14 December 1883, Page 2

The Inangahua Times, PUBLISHED TRI- WEEKLY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1883.

The newly intersected reef in the Keep-it-Dark low level haa been driven into a distance of five or six feet, and is reported to look wvll. The discovery led to some transactions in shares during Wednesday and yesterday, and quotations which prior to the striking of the reef stood at about 52/6, had on Wednesday advanced to 70/-. News was bro»ght to town on Wednesday evening that the north reef in the Globe mine had widened out to five feet, showing stone which is equal to 15dwts. per ton. The intelligence created some stir in the share market, and shares advanced considerably. The arrival in Reef ton of Mr T. Anderson of Anderson and Sons, Foundrymen, Christchurch, (contractors for the erection of the Inkerinan battery), has been the signal for renewed activity at the machine site. The work of buiHing in the steam boiler is now progressing, as welt as the work of getting the saw-mill in working order, and tenders for the required logs for the mill are now called. Mr Somervil, the company's engineer, has prepared specifications for the coal tramway, tenders for the construction of which are also called. The first monthly meeting of the Reefton Permanent Puilding Sooiety was held at the office of the secretary, Shiel-street, on Wednesday evening last, when a large number of shareholders attended and paid the first instalment due upon their shares. Several additional applications were also received for new shares A good start has been, made in reference to the proposed Carnival in aid of the Hospital funds, and, should the weather only be favourable, a good day's amusement will be provided for the public on the occasion. The date fixed is next Monday forthight, so that the time for preparation is short enough. The different local branches of the Friendly Societies have appointed delegates to opoperate with the Hospital Committee in carrying out the arrangements, and the festivities will be inaugurated by a monster procession to the ground. A large booth, or number of booths, will be erected on the ground, and contributions of every conceivable kind will be solicited from the residents and sold on the ground. Swing's, Merry-go-rounds, as well as a Punch and Judy and Richardson Shown will be provided for the juveniles, as also foot races and other athletic aports for money prizes for boys and girls. A mple accommodation will be provided for dancing, a spacious platform and awning being arranged for. We are requested to state that the committee Will be glad to receive offers from persons willing to provide separate prizes for special competitions, or from those willing to provide special sources of amusement. The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Caledonian Extended Company was held at the office of Mr Geo. Wise, on Wednesday last, when the reports and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following directors were elected for

the currant half-year :— Messrs Murphy, Watkins, Gissing, Horn and Cas^ely. The report showed that the low level has now been driven a distance of 990 feet ituith of J,he main shaft, and that cvoss«cuUing has been commenced. The reef'is expected to be intersected in a short distance. It seems that during the late flood in the Duller river, McLeod's punt at the Kino- Mile crossing foundered and all traffic has, in consequence, been since suspended. For this reason the Westport coach did not reach Reefton on Wednesday evening last, and it is very doubtful whether it will be able to como through to-night. The punt is said to have been a very rickety concern, and a new one will probably have m be provided. The specifications for the water supply for the Government buildings, Reefton, provide for a reservoir about 25ft square, and about five feet deep, on the ten-ace b -.hind the Court house. The water will bo conveyed to the building by two inch galvanized iron piping. The main will descend the terrace immediately behind the « ourt House, and be carried thence to the post and telegraph oTice. The water will have a pressuro.of some 60 or 70ft, and -will consequently be of great aerThe Mutual Life Association of Australasia are now extending their business to this Colony, and already have established agencies at all the principal centres. The institution is an old established and influential one, doing an extensive business in the sister colonies. \' r I lark the travelling agent is now in I eefton, and prepared to issue policies upon the liberal terms offered by the association. Mr R. A. Roulaton has received the local agency. It is announced that Ihe Rev. Mr Gow, Presbyterian Minister, will con due Divine Service on Sunday next as follows. Black's Point, in the new School-house, at 11, a.m.; Boatman s, in the church I uilding, at 3 p.m. and in the Oddfellow's Hall, Reefton at 7 p.m. We have been asked to say that the Church committee have ordered a supply of the recently authorised Presbyterian hymn book, which will be furnished in due course to the congregation. It is generally thought that the stone recently intercepted in the low level of • the Keep-it-Dark will prove to be what is known as the north block. Up to Wednesday evening the reef had been driven into a distance of five feet, the stone showing fair gold . The excitement caused by the discovery eased off slightly yesterday, quotations, however, standing firm at 675. 6d. Mr Deacon, shajebroker, *f Wellington, is on a visit to the Inangahna, and proceeds to-day to Boatman's, to inspect the mines there. He leaves via Westport on Tuesday morning next. Weather permitting Mr T Anderson, accompanied by a large party of shareholders and visitors, proceed to the Inkerman Company's works to-day to inspect the mine. No fresh newa was received yesterday from the Globe mine, but it is understood the reef maintains its improved appearance and size. The Golden Treasure Company are now witliin about thirty feet of the line of the reef, and as the driving is proceeding at the rate of from ten to fifteen feet weekly, in a very short time the desired point will be reached. The- blankets are now being laid on the tables at the battery, which is all that remains to be done to complete the mill for crushing. A rather heavy thunderstorm broke over Reefton at B*3o last evening, the lightning being very vivid. We learn that one of the operators in the local telegraph office, while working an instrument was almost knocked down by an electrical discharge, the flash depriving him of sight for a minute or so. JS othing more serious resulted. The Fiji Times of November 24 contains the following : — " Mr John Lnndon has arrived in Levuka from Samoa, and according to his statement Mv W. B. Churchward, Acting Bri ish Consul and Deputy Commissioner of the Western Pacific, is well sustaining the reputation established by his chief, Sir A. Gordon, for an indulgence in high handed and arbitrary proceedings at 'he expense of British subjects. Mr Lundon was attorney for the A uckland South Sea Islands Company, and arrived at Samoa on May 21 to secure certain lands in which the Company is interested ; and Ending it necessary to secure the affidavit of a Mr Augustus JS elson, Mr Lundon communicated with the British Consul, who, however, declined to receive Nelson's affidavit, on the ground that he was not an American. It seems that the post in question is held by Mr A M'Kenzie, who, Mr Lundon states, threatened to put a bullet through him if he found the land. .V)r Lundon's grievances, however, mainly consist in two letters he received from Mr Churchward, charging him with making 'unfounded statements,' 'giving inoendiary advice,' and urging the Samoans to commit a breach of the peace, ' and conduct generally calculated to draw them into serious trouble with the British authorities,' and threatening him with proceedings under section 26 of the Order-in- Council. To this, Mr Tundon, in a petition to his Excellency the Assistant High Commissioner, replies by submitting a letter professedly written by the interpreter at the request of King Malotoa, and Scumanoterfa, Governor of Api, giving a direct contradiction to these charges. He also states that he has served aa an officer of the New Zealand force in the field, has been elected three different times to Parliament in the Provincial Council of Auckland, and was returned for the late Parliament of New Zealand ; is now a member of the Borough

•'ouncil of Onehunga, having ropeatedly tilled a similar position in tho country districts, and furnishes ample evidence of a high political and social standing in New Zealand. Ho also status that imputations of a personal and national character have been levelled at him by the Duputy-Oominissionei', against which he advanced the high confidence he has enjoyed amongst his fellow citizens. Copies of the petition and accompanying documents have been sent to the direcors in Auckland, and also to Sir George Grey, and will likewise be furnished to the Conference in Sydney." The following paragraph appears in an Auckland paper :— "Tho custom of throwing floral bouquets to successful vocalists at public concerts has always appeared to me to be a graceful method of recognising and rewarding talent, but like many other customs of an equally harmless nature, it is open to grave abuse. Intent upon the pursuit of pleasure, I found myself the other day in a certain provincial township which shall be nameless, and during my stay there I visited a- concert, with the object of enhancing the enjoyment of my trip. Scarcely had I seated myself when I was interviewed by a matron who was %|?fti f'ftif? i hi tnosjt ■ lovely flowers. Imagining that talent and genius were about to be rewarded in a country which was not the prophet's own. I allowed a smile to grace my classic and intellectual features, and prepared for the ovation. But I was diaappointed. The lady certainly did present me with a lovely bouquet, but with the request that I would throw it to her accomplished daughter, who would shortly appear on the stage, and who would be annoyed if some flowers were noo thrown to her. So charmed was I with the cool simplicity of the request that I readily assented, and looking round the room I was surprised to find that many others besides myself had permitted themselves to be utilised as 'flower chuckers.' The maiden appeared, the floral offerings were piled around her pretty feet, and it is to be hoped that she was satisfied, especially as the local paper made a feature of the display." Why do Hop Bitters cure so much ? Because they give good digestion, rich blood and healthy action of all the organs. Read