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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 95, 1 May 1901, Page 2

Impounding notices for the Matawhero and. Te Karaka pounds appear in this issue.

Tenders close at noon to-morrow for the purchase of a sledge-room and three pigs in' the'estate of George Poulgrain. Tenders for clearing the Patutahi mam drain will be received : by the County Council until noon on Saturday.

All accounts owing by the Gisborne branch of the Now Zealand Natives’ Association must be rendered to the secretary Mr J. M. Gumming by to-morrow.

The special jury case set down for this morning having been settled’out of Court, the attendance of jurors summoned will not be required,

Great interest is being taken in the Whataupoko Road Board election. There are twelve candidates for five seats, and the ratepayers have a good field to select from.

The shooting season opened , this morning. Before the Times went to press the ping of the rifles could be heard. Enthusiastic sportsmen should obtain some good bags. . In his lecture on Monday evening Mr W. L. Bees pointed out that the word “ Fenian,” of which some peoplo had such a dread, was merely the word Phoenician in a contracted form. “ What could we do ? ” asked counsel at the Supreme Court yesterday ; “ we could not bum the building down—our consent to build in wood was repeatedly sO’jcht and refused, but we could not stop them building in wood.” The large nominations received for office oh the suburban Boad Boards show that great - interest ; |s being .taken in the work of those bodies. Not only hits the Whataupoko a large list of nominations, but the Eaiti is also well represented,

The vital statistics for April were:— Births 19, marriages 7, deaths 7. Mr C. Gray has a notice in this issue with regard to trespassers in Waikauae paddocks. Mr R. Macduff Birrell, of Te Hapara, also warns the public against trespassing ou his property.

The second of the lol'anthe socials was held in the Academy of Music last evening, and proved most enjoyable. Messrs J. Adair and Wallace officiated as M.C.’s, and excellent music was supplied by Mr Parnell.

A bowling match will be played tomorrow afternoon between the three rinks that recently visited Napier, and three rinks from the rest of tho Club. Messrs Bright, Ferris, and Gaudin, will skip the former. An interesting game should result.

A telegram received from Aucklaud yesterday stated:, — “A white-painted brigantine was sighted off the East Cape on Saturday by the Zealandia. This may possibly be the Linda Weber, five weeks out from Gisborne to Ngunguru. The Zealandia met with a severe westerly gale in the Bay of Plenty.” A meeting of the junior players of the City Football Club was held at the Masonic Hotel last evening, Mr R. Cole presiding. The were elected: Captain, Mr C. Morse; viceCaptain, Mr W. Morell; assistant Secretary, Mr H. Webb ; Selection Committee, Messrs Adair, Morell, Morse, Webb, and A. Coleman. Seven new members were elected.

At a largely-attended meeting of St. Patrick’s Sports Committee, held in the Masonic Hotel last evening, the balancesheet was adopted. It was of a highly satisfactory nature, showing that the sum of .£ll4 15s fid was netted from the sports gathering and ,£75 Os fid from the social. There were still some outstanding amounts to come in, which would increase the total receipts. A' vote of thanks was accorded to all who had assisted. Tho Secretary (Mr J. M. Cumining) was referred to in terms of the highest praise, it being generally acknowledged that it was mainly owing to his efforts that such a satisfactory balance-sheet was presented. The Rev. Father Mulvihill presided.

The meeting of the West End Football Club, held last evening at the Record Reign Hotel, was a fully representative one. Mr D. C. Hawkins presided. The first business taken was the election of captain in place of Mr O’Connell, who has left the district. Mr C. Taylor was unanimously selected for the position. Messrs Taylor, File, Skerriff, Widiha, and Kohere were appointed a selection committee. Eighteen new playing and honorary meinbers were elected. Several handsome donations were made to the club, which starts the season under most favorable auspices. It was arranged that the selection committee should be held next week, and that a general practice should bo held on Saturday. At a meeting of the juniors, held later in the evening, Mr L. Nolan was appointed captain and C. Hepburn as deputy-captain. It was agreed to meet again on Friday to appoint a selection committee, which would select the team.

The Poverty Bay Hunt Club spent a very pleasant day’s outing at Wairakaia on Monday. There was a large attendance, the weather was perfect, and all other conditions were in keeping to assure a successful day’s sport. Mr C. White on Czar was in charge of affairs, whilst Mr Oliver Evans acted as whip. Mr Evans rode the hurdler Cronje, who went much better than he did the previous week. Mr Malone as usual had charge of the pack, being well mounted on Peter Osbeck. A number of ladies were present, including Miss Johnson, who rode Mr Harding’s well-known hunter Wariti, Miss Sherratt on Schnapps, Miss Reynolds on Ngata, and Mrs Colin Dunlop oh Sailor. Amongst others in the field were Mr T. Sherratt on a pretty cream, and Mr George Reynolds on a handsome bay gelding. Mr Hutchinson was well mounted on Wattletop, who took his fences like a doer. Mr J. Mclntosh rode Dick, and Mr Colin Dunlop a pretty Crackshot filly. The first check started from the schoolhouso and finished on the road in front of the bridge. The second cheek ran from the road and finished in front of Mr White’s house. Tho jumps for the most part consisted of live fences and post and rails, and tho going was very good, being through some fine country. The jumping was remarkably good, and there were no spills. The members of the Club and visitors were entertained by Mr and Mrs White, who • did all in their powers to make the meeting an enjoyable one. Amongst those looking on at the hunt were Mrs and Misses Johnson, Mrs White, Misses Newman, Evans (2), and Messrs Patullo, P. Malone, and Cameron.