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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 21, 26 January 1901, Page 2

What is considered to be the most important land sale ever held in Gisborne takes place to-day. Ttic Whataupoko Road Board yesterday decided to impose the ten per cent, penalty on overdue rates. Hongkong advises that communication with Shanghai has been restored on the Foochow section.

Mr E. N. Sidebottom notifies pupils that lie will resume tuition on Monday next.

The Orient arrived at "Wellington yesterday with the returning troopers, who were welcomed by Ministers. Eure’s half-yearly sale of drapery commences to-day, and will bo continued for three weeks only.

Shipping, telegraphic news, and report of County Council proceedings appears on the first and fourth pages of this morning’s Times.

The employees on the local railway line showed their sympathy wjth the death of the Queen by a cessation of work on Thursday.

The excellent report of the Wellington races given in this morning's journal is a special message supplied to the Times by the Press Association.

The inhabitants of Whakarau, through Mr E. Thompson, took an opportunity to show their esteem for Mr Wm. Spence (who has been conducting Presbyterian Church services), by presenting him with a purse of sovereigns. There were nineteen applications for the position qf Librarian at the Gisborne Public Library. The Committee met yesterday afternoon to consider the applications. The choice was narrowed down to three young ladies, and eventually Miss Deere was appointed.

To the editor of the Times : Sir, — I am much pleased to see - that you have a corner in your estimable paper for the most useful of all branches of science—viz., practical mathematics; —and below I have endeavoured to solve your correspondent’s ladder problem, without going into decimals. It would touch at 11 feet 11.1 inches, nearly, and also at 9 feet 3 inches, nearly.—R.Y.A. It. lias been suggested that as His Majesty King Edward YII is tlie Grandmaster of the English Masons, it would be a fitting thing for members of the Masonic fraternity to take part as a body in the memorial services to be held tomorrow in regard to the death of Queen Victoria. It would bo the first time in the-history of the district that the Masons had attended church in a body, but there could surely be no more appropriate time.

At the meeting of the Whataupoko Road Board, yesterday, the chairman made feeling reference to the late Mr Johann Von Pien, and moved that a letter of condolence be sent to the members of the family. The motion was seconded by Mr Joyce, who also paid a warm tribute to the memory of the deceased, saying that they could not possibly have a more conscientious member on the Board. The views expressed were endorsed by the other members, and the resolution carried, The other evening (writes a Times correspondent) the house of Mr Bruce, Ormond, had a narrow escape ’ from being burnt down. The servant, on retiring to rest, left a light burning, The window curtain came in contact with the light. The glare awakened the sleeper, who, by her screams, aroused the other inmates of the house, who at once rushed to her assistance. Fortunately -water was handy, and by its means the flames were soon extinguished. A very pleasant gathering was held at the residence of Mrs Bovlan, “ Tirenioaua,” last evening,'when from thirty to forty of that lady’s friends were entertained by her j;.t dinner in view of her approaching departure from Gisborne. Mr W. Heany presided, Mr Noblo-Camp-bell being vice-chairman'. An excellent dinner was supplied and having been dpne justice to. Mrs Boylan’s health was proposed with musical honors. An adjournment was then made to the drawing room and a most enjoyabh,- musical evening followed, the proceedings terminating shortly before midnight, The many friends of Mrs J. Wallace, wife of the late Mr John Wallace of Gisborne, will regret to hear of her death, which took place at her son’s residence, Palmerston road, yesterday. Deceased was well advanced in years, having attained the age of 75 years. She was a prominent member of St. Andrew’s Church, and was beloved by all with whom she came in contact-. Mrs Wallace had been in failing health for some time, and never quite recovered from the shock of her husband’s' death, which took place son;e months hack. The funeral leaves her son’s residence at half-past two on Sunday for Makaraka cemetery.

Attention Is directed to Messrs Common, Shelton and Co,‘s change of advertisement in this issue. In the clothing department some special lines in men’s and boys’ clothing are offered at greatly reduced prices. The firm have also to hand a new shipment of colonial saddlery, and specially draw attention to the '“Special Queensland stock saddle,” inspection of which is invited. In the ironmongery department an attractive display pf cooking ranges lias been made, including those of all the best makers. Messrs Common, vjliplfpn and 00. have been appointed agents for Sfejssr? Luke and bon’g celebrated portable ranges, and these are sho» - n in greeti'variety. 1 ' *

There is a dearth of cable news this morning, owing to cable communication being interrupted.

A meeting of the United Friendly Societies’ Sports Committee was held last night, Bro. H. Bums presiding. The balance-sheet of the late sports was presented and adopted, and the meeting then adjourned sine die.

Mr James Whinray, who for years was a prominent City Father, and who last year was President of the Chamber of Commerce, has definitely decided to accept nomination for one of the vacancies on the Harbor Board.

At the meeting of the Whataupoko Road Board yesterday, Mr Sievwright brought up the subject of the Riverside road where the recent accident occurred and on his suggestion, it was resolved that the Works Committee inspect the road and see what could be done for protective purposes.

The winners last night in the second round of the euchre tournament at the N.Z.N.A. rooms were Messrs R. O’Neill, M. Nasmith, A. Sawyer, and H. Webb. The committee intend giving a smoke concert on Tuesday evening next, when a pleasant hour or two should be spent.