The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 3, 1901. ROAD BOARD ELECTIONS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 97, 3 May 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 3, 1901. ROAD BOARD ELECTIONS.

The great amount of interest taken in the recent municipal election should be nearly equalled by the interest that will bo taken in the suburban Road Board elections. The over-river districts have in recent years become of such importance as to command a large amount of attention when anything for the benefit of the people is being considered. The suburban road districts provide the homes of a groat many of the busings men who have to spend their daytime in the town, and a great many working men have, by industry and thrift, built for themselves houses on the outskirts of tho borough. It is only right and natural that a man should take as deep an interest in his home as he does in the locality where he has to transact his business. Indeed, in some respects the over-river suburbs are reaching a stage when they will overshadow the importance of the borough as the home of the people. Those suburbs, too, are at such a period in their progress that their affairs require to be administered -with great care, and that the good work done by the men who have held office in the past should be in no way impaired in the future'. Next year it will be necessary for the suburbs to take a deep interest in such questions as water, drainage, supply of metal, and we may safely add electricity. . Mr Steuart’s report is of great interest to suburban residents as well as to townspeople. Both ICaiti and Whataupoko must have ever before them the question as to whether a merging of the road districts into the borough is not desirable, and the Whataupoko especially has one great need to face, that of a new or a widened bridge. It is very satisfactory to note that there is such a healthy rivalry on the part of those offering their services as administrators of the affairs of the road districts. There is a large list of nominations, and the ratepayers have a specially good choice. The election of the Saiti Board takes place on Monday next, alii that of Whataupoko on Tuesday. It is to be hoped that in both districts there will be a heavy polling.

Trespassers with dog or gun on the Makarori Station will ho prosecuted. Au advertisement setting forth the merits of Sehlitz lager beer appears in this issue. Mr Justice Connolly: “ I would not discredit anyone for having a bad memory.” The football season opens on Saturday, when tho first of the matches under the district scheme will be played. We hear that Mr J. B. Sigley, a brother of respected townsman, Mr J. Sigley, intends shortly to establish a tinware factory in our progressive borough. In consequence of the civil sittings of the Supreme Court lasting over the present week, Mr Barton, S.M., has postponed his visit to Wairoa until Monday, loth inst. The installation ceremony in connection with Lodge Turanganui takes place on Monday evening next. Mr J. P. Clarke, of Auckland, District Graqpt Secretary of the English Constitution, is expected to be present. Mrs H. Warren, who has ably conducted a general and fancy goods business in Gladstone Boad for some years past, is about to move into more central and convenient premises near the corner of Bright-street. In our report of the Gisborne School Committee yesterday, it was that the application made by the committee for a grant for technical education was £2OO, whereas the amount applied for was £2OOO.

Preparations in connection with the Hospital Ball are in a forward state, and the function promises to bo a great success.

At their horse bazaar to-morrow, Messrs Wythe and Mason will offer the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion Cashier. A hand? gig will also be sold.

Some special bargains in the way of books are offered by Messrs Crawford and Sons. The firm have also to hand a large assortment of indoor games, which tend to make the home attractive daring the winter months. At the “ Under the Palms ” entertainment at Patutahi last night, it was stated that Mr McNair, of Matawhero, had offered to give sufficient land for a church at Patutahi, provided the funds necessary for the erection of the building were forthcoming within twelve months. Mr McNair’s generous, offer was warmly applauded. The Rev. Reed Crlasson, minister of the Congregational Church, at Wellington, has no affection for Mr Seddon. In his sermon on Sunday he said :—“ Although no one could call him a Conservative, yet

he had the courage of his conviction in stating that a one-man Government was the curse of New Zealand. If lie were not a minister of the gospel he would go into the House and fight it. Politics in New Zealand would never bo purified until the one man Government was taken by the throat, choked, and thrown out of the colony for ever.” At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday the following civil cases were disposed of by Mr Barton, S.M.James Erskino v Edward Rangiuia, claim .£6 19s Id (Mr Lysnar for plaintiff): Judgment by default, with costs £1 8s 6d. Robert Colebrook (Mr Chrisp) v. Frederick Hodge and another, claim £l4 18s lid: Judgment against defendant Hodge for the amount claimed, and costs £2 5s Cd. Robert Robertson (Mr Lysnar) v. August Louis, ■claim 12s 6d: Judgment for plaintiff by default, with 5s costs. John Ponsford (Mr Jones) v. James Kelso, claim £l4: Judgment for plaintiff by default, with £1 10s 6d costs.

Mr Justice Conolly, on the subject of memory : “ I remember a rather curious letter which was referred to in a case heard in Nelson some years age. A great deal depended .on a letter which everybody admitted was written, and it was stated by the witnesses that it was written on pink paper. Some time afterwards this letter was found, and it was then seen that, though the witnesses were fairly accurate as to the facts, they were wrong as to the color of the letter, which was written on white paper. Yet it had been referred to throughout the trial as the pink letter.” That letter was lost through being placed amongst the papers of another person with asimilar name.” A progressive euchre tournament was held at the Natives’ Association Club rooms last evening, and proved a most enjoyable affair. There were upwards of thirty players, as well as a number of spectators. The first prize, a beautiful dressing case, was won by W. Attwood, after an exciting 'game, with F. Maher, who tied with the former. The “ booby ” prize was won by F. Jones, who tied with H. AVebb, and played a deciding game for this most covoted trophy. The winner received a bottle of scent and a doll, and was subjected to a good deal of banter. It is intended to have a progressive euchro party next week, when members will invite their lady friends. The Club have among the members some * really firstclass card players, and a challenge for a friendly game of whist, euchre, and cribbage has gone forth to the Gisborne Club. The charming cantata, “ Under the Palms,” was given at Patutahi last night by the members of the Presbyterian choir, the proceeds being in aid of the project to build a Presbyterian Church at Patutahi. The chair was occupied by Mr Mossman, the other members of the committee being Messrs PI. Morice and AV. Gedyc, sen., with Mr E. J. Harrison as secretary and treasurer. There was a large and enthusiastic audience, and the sum of £8 14s was taken at the doors, independent of the tickets returned. The choir were introduced by Mr Mossman, and Mr Gardner explained the object of the entertainment. Miss Norah Stephenson presided at the organ and did excellent service. The soloists were Misses Stephenson, N. Gardner, K. Gardner, Hall and McGregor, Messrs Pickcn, Parker, G. AVitters, AV. AVitters, Bolton and Gardner. Master Andrew Picken gave the recitation portion. The beautiful decorations were done by the ladies of Patutahi, who also supplied the refreshments. At the conclusion of the entertainment the visitors were warmly thanked and hearty cheers were given.