The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, APRIL 9, 1901.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 78, 9 April 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, APRIL 9, 1901.

The trawler Beatrice lias had her propellor badly damaged.

Messrs Primrose and Leslie have a change of advertisement in this issue. A notice with regard to the Matawhero pound appears in this issue. The Ministers have arranged to meet a deputation from the Beautifying Association at 10.30 to 11 tliis morning. Mr R. Atkins, of Patutahi, has for sale potatoes in any- quantity. Delivered in town, the price is L 3 per ton or 4s 6d per -bag.

A meeting of the Hospital Ball Committee will be held in the Borough Council Chambers this evening at lialf-past seven. A full attendance is requested. There was a large crowd at the exhibition of native dances at Tucker’s Paddock yesterday, and the spectators were highly pleased with the fine exhibition. A son of Mr 0. J. Morel! has been twice assaulted on the 'Whataupoko. Last night the lad was knocked down, and MrMorell would bo glad to hear from the gentleman who, on horseback, followed up the assailant.

Qur Auckland correspondent telegraphed on Saturday night;—“ Great difficulty is being experienced in regard to the pony Ivan and Orange and Blue coming under the standard of a pony. These two ponies have accepted for events at the Easter races, and both possess chances. However, to-morrow the Gisborne pony and Orange and Blue are to be remeasured, and doubt exists as to whether they will be successful. To-day, trainers have been busily engaged in filing down these horses’ hoofs.”.

On Sunday afternoon the visiting oarsmen were taken for a drive in the country by the members of the Poverty Bowing Club.. On passing through Malcauri it was discovered that one of the axles had fired, which necessitated a halt being made. The wheel was taken off, and after being submerged in a creek for some time, and thoroughly cooled, it was replaced, and the drive to Ormond resumed, everything going smoothly for the rest of the trip. The party arrived home shortly after six o’clock, having had a most enjoyabla drive.

What might have proved a serious accident occurred on Sunday afternoon as one of Mr Des Barres’ brakes was leaving the stables to take the visiting oarsmen for a drive in the country. As soon as the horses started off one of'the leaders began to plunge, and one of the reins breaking they started off at a good pace round the Masonic corner and up Gladstone Road. Through the skilful handling pf Mr J’. Penny, the driver, the team were brought to a standstill at the fireball, where the Jiorse which had been the 'cause of it all •was taken out of the brake and sent back to the stable, having received several nasty cuts about the hind legs through coming in contact with the swingletrees. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held a very successful picnic at Mr G. Humphreys’ grounds yesterday, there being a large number of members and their friends present. Outdoor games were indulged in by all throughout the day, and a very happy time was spent. The .wants of the inner man were very satisfactorily attended to, }his department being managed by the Social Committee —Misses Pollock, Wallace, Skillicorn, Scotter, arid “Winters. Before dispersing Mr G. Allen, the Secretary, on behalf of the Society thanked Mr Humpreys for the use of the ground, and three hheers were given for Mr and Mrs Humphreys. Mr Humphreys, in reply, said the Society were welcome to the’ grounds at any time, On Mr East’s proposition a hearty vote of thanks was accorded-to the Social Committee, - , - .1

The annual social of the Poverty Bay Rowing .Hub was held last evening in the Academy of Music,- when there were about eighty couples present. The function was a great success both from a financial and social standpoint, and for this happy state of affairs a great deal of credit is due to the' committee of ladies, consisting of Mesdames Fraser, Webb, West, and Snowsell, and Misses D. Taylor, Green, McDowell, Hickey, Roderick, Pigeon, Turtley, Dickerson, and File, who decorated the hall, and laid out and waited on the supper tables in a manner that brought forth many favorable comments. They were ably assisted by the Club's energetic Secretary (Mr W. I Fraser), with whom were associj ated the captain and a number of the members, who saw that nothing was left wanting to make the gathering enjoyable. The floor, which had been specially prepared by Mr G. F. Henderson, was in capital order, and the musie supplied by Mrs Fernandez (piano), and Mr Cullen (violin) was all that could be desired. Messrs McGreavy aud Morell played the extras. Messrs A. Sawyer and C. Taylor carried out the duties of M.C’s. in a capable manner. The supper was supplied by Mr F. J. Oatridge, who supplied a splendid variety of first-class eatables, which were done full justice to. During the evening Mr Plested gave a song in good style, and Mr A. Webb a recitation. Shortly before supper the Hon. J. Carroll arrived, and in an appropriate speech presented the various trophies won during the season, the following being the winners : Trial Fours, photos presented by Mr C. P. Brown: J. Webb, R. Moore, C. Keane, B. Boyle, and S. Roderick (cox). Double Sculls Handicap, gold centred medals; A. Russell and R. Kellett. Trial Fours, Mr W. Good’s trophies; J. Martin, F. Fox, A. W. Kirk, and J. Parker. Double Sculls Handicap, Mr F. J. Oatridge’s gold medals ;A. Russell and.R. Kellett. Mr Bridson’s cup for sculling championship, won three times; Mr R. Jones. Mr Carroll ■referred in very high terms to the prowess of Mr Jones as an oarsman, and hoped to hear before long of him having won the sculling championship of Australasia. Dancing was continued until 3 o’clock, when all wended their way homewards, having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening.