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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 89, 24 April 1901, Page 2

There are vacancies at “ Montrose,” Kaiti, for two gentlemen boarders. Mr 11. F. Gush advertises for sale a lady’s' Columbia chainless bicycle, nearly new. A well-situated six-roomed house in Stout street, Whataupoko, is advertised to let. Captain Edwin reported yesterday:— “ Very cold night ; glass rise'; tides decrease.” A general meeting of tho Kaiti Football Club will be bold at the Masonic Hotel to-morrow evening at half-past seven. Ladies willing to assist in making arrangements for the forthcoming Hospital Ball are requested to meet at the Borough Council Chambers to-morrow afternoon at three o’clock.

A telegram received last night states that the census returns for Grey county is 4973, Grey borough 3746, and Brunner borough 1571, the total increase over last census being 1089. One of the features of the Hospital Ball to be held next month will bo a prize wait;:. At the committee meeting held last evening it was decided to award a three guinea trophy to the successful competitors. Messrs A, W. Rees and iy. Webb were appointed judges of the event. ■ The domino tournament was continued at the New Zealand Natives’ Association rooms last evening, when J. Rosie achieved a victory over W. Webb. A very interesting game was played between- F, Harris and G. Maher, and it was not until the final game that I’’. Harris proved superior to his opponent.

The beautiful photographs of Mangtlrueka and Waihir'ere, now to )i3 .seen in Mr W. Good’s show window, were taken and developed by Mr Innes, photographer, whose work has been much admired by a great many people. The photographs have led to much discussionas to the suitability of the two sources. A meeting of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor was held in the Presbyterian schoolroom last evening, the meeting being conducted by Miss J. Adair. The subject for the evening was “ Decision of Character,”' on which a

largo number of papers were given, and an interesting meeting was held. A very interesting game of bowls was played at tho Gisborne green yesterday afternoon between Messrs Quigley, Lewis, Ponsforu, and Witty (skip), and Messrs Rosie, SidebottoiP; McGowan, and Shnson (skip), resulting in a victory, for Simson’s team by 21 to 11. The greed was in very good order, drawing well on both hands.

As evidencing the stamp of men produced in this district, we may state that a father and ten sons went into a local photographic studio on Monday afternoon and requested* to be taken in a group. Our readers can imagine the shock the photographer must have received when we inform them that the average height of the boys was a trifle over six feet, while the average weight yeas a little over twelve stone. The photographer had some difficulty in obtaining a plate sufficiently large to take on the whole group, but eventually one was found, and the “ little cherubs ” indelibly imprinted on iq. The Hospital Ball Committee met at the County Council Chambers last night. Mr Townley presided, and there was a large attendance of members, The Music Committee (Messrs T. Morrison and C. .

Adair) reported that the music was in active rehearsal by a full band. The meeting made a recommendation to the Space Committee that a suitable stand be erected for the accommodation of the

band. Mr A. F. Kennedy explained the arrangements that would probably be made in providing for the dressing rooms and other accommodation for the occa-

sion. The lighting and decorations were discussed, and Messrs Cooper and Lougher gave satisfactory reports as to the assistance promised in the country ,'disj tricta. 'iiiffj

Amongst the passengers by the Sonoma from San Francisco was a lady doctor, Dr. E. Noble, a travelling lecturer of the Faculty of the California College, of Fine Forces. Dr. Noble is on her way to India, where she proposes to lecture on the light cure. She has a complete apparatus for demonstration of the method of light cure. The bakers of the district have adopted a business-like plan that will be pleasiug to those who make prompt payments, and should be a strong inducement to others to fall into line. A liberal discount is to be allowed to those who pay their accounts before tho 12th of the month following that on which the goods are supplied. Though the change is brought about by tlie associated millers shortening credit, the system now introduced locally should be warmly favored. At the drill shed last evening after parade, the .presentation of the trophies won at Easter, was made to the successful competitors, by Lieut. Colebourne.. The Easter trophy (gold medal) was won by Trooper Reynolds, who also won the first cash prize of one pound. Other cash prizes went to Corporal Morrison, Quartermaster-Sergeant Evans, Sergeant Fairlie, Troopers R. Parker, Hamilton, and Corporal Pirid. The corps is getting into practice for the Mafeking Championship, and other prizes to be shot for on the 24th May. To-morrow practice will, take place at the 300, 500, and 700 yards ranges, wlion it is expected there will be a large attendance. Mr Cameron, Inspector of New Zealand Produce at Home, reports- that the prospects of New Zealand butter in Great Britain were never brighter. There is likely to be a great demand in many of the large provincial towns. There has been a great improvement in the quality of our butter, and many of tho largest merchants arc anxious to increase tho quantities they handle. Some of the principal firms at Leith are likely to import- direct from the colony next season. Mr Cameron recommends producers of cheese to accept 4?fd per lb in tho colony in preference to consigning to London on their own account.

A little son of Mr G. Torrie, a Motu settler, was the victim of a painful accident this week. The children were playing with an axe, and one, about 2-1 years of age, let the axe fall on tho big finger of a brother, aged about 12 months. Tho finger was nearly cut through, just hanging by tho skin. The unfortunate little fellow was brought into town yesterday, and taken to the surgery of Dr. Hughes, who adjusted the finger, and there is hope that it may knit. A peculiarity about the accident is that the elder child was, about 18 months previously, the sufferer by a somewhat similar accident, through which ho lost the use of three Augers. When tho recent accident occurred the father was away from home, and a neighbor brought the little patient into town. Last evening the City Band held a most successful practice for the forthcoming Hospital Ball, some new, charmingly composed, and well-arranged music being given. It was decided to form four quartettes, composed of young members of the Band, who will immediately go into practice for competition, the following being the combinations : —l. First cornet, one of the leading cornet players, 2nd cornet Douglas, tenor V. Sandlant, bass Saunders. 2. 2nd cornet Sherrill, tenor Cooper, bass Morgan. 3. 2nd cornet Smith, tenor Forrest, bass Vosper. 4. 2nd cornet Mason, tenor T. Sandlant, bass 11. Sandlant. The piece decided on for competition will bo ready for practice by Thursday, when each member will be 'allotted his part. The idea of the above is to encourage the members to practice, as it is the Band's intention next year to compete against outside bands.

The Napier and Wanganui papers have within the last week been having a “ setto ” as to which is the most up-to-date town, Wo have no dosfre to enter into the controversy, but cannot refrain from publishing the following opinion on Napier, formed by a recent visitor to that place : “ The people of Napier have good reason to be proud of their little town, but they do not value it as they should. Almost every man I met was crying down the place, and saying that from a business point of view it was fast on the decline. The people seemed to have lost all confidence in their own town, and had nothing good to say for it. Yet the same night, at the performance of Messrs Fitzgerald’s circus, I saw a crowded house of welldressed and smiling people, all having the outward semblance of happiness and prosperity. For people to be always crying stinking fish about their own place does not tend to give visitors a good impression. Three notable exceptions I met, these being the member for the district ('Mr Fraser), and Messrs J. P. Thomson and Dawson, who predicted that there was a great future in store for the East Coast, and that Napier would more than hold its own in the onward march of prosperity.”