The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 11, 1901. GISBORNE AWAKENING.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 104, 11 May 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 11, 1901. GISBORNE AWAKENING.

Yesterday's meeting,, when citizens in conjunction with the Borough Council discussed matters pertaining to the sanitary condition of the town, was a very eanest one. A committee of the Borough Council had just returned fr.oijj their first inspection of yards and premises, and their remarks concerning the state in which they found the majority of the yards, amply bore out our remarks, which were considered by many people to be somewhat stringent. We tirely concur with the remarks made by Mr DeLautour. As pointed out by him the present state of affairs hap been going on for some years, but that ie no reason why it should continue. The only means which are at present being taken by the Council to abate the evils are by the establishment of the water supply and drainage scheme., These matters have had the attention of the Council for a number of years, and even yet it is problematic whether anything will be done for some considerable time. Reports are being furnished with regard to both schemes, and until they are finally completed little - or nothing can be accom

plished. liven when, tlie water supply and drainage scheme is an established fact the state of affairs, as proved by yesterday’s meeting, will still need close attention. A Board of Health, constituted under the Colonial Secretary, should be declared at once. This body would have power to take whatever steps they deemed necessary towards the cleansing of the town. This, we contend, is what the Council should at present j devote its whole and undivided attention to. Let the streets be cleaned and the premises of all kept in proper condition. Provision must certainly be made for the disposing of liquid matter, as well as for rubbish, for the only conclusion one can come to at the present time is that it. goes into the back Mr Bright’s suggestion with regard to the general use of lime in all parts of the Borough is worthy of acceptance. The Council will necessarily be compelled to insist on the removal of a large number of conveniences which are in a rotten and decayed state, and it is necessary that when this is done the localities should be thoroughly disinfected. The tone of the meeting generally was strongly in favor of reform at any price, and as the Council have now practically the authority of the burgesses to go to any exponse they consider necessary to improve the health of the town, there is no excuse for any delay, dissidents are fully alive to what they must do, and if the Council push on and see that it is done, we shall soon have removed ;he stigma which now rests upon the ;own.

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. After the .splendid celebrations at Melbourne in connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament steady work is now being taken in hand. The speech of the Governor-General lias outlined the State policy. The tone of the speech shows that the policy is not to be of a reactionary kind, but is to be of the steady-going sort. The main cause of speculation was in reference to the fiscal policy upon which there has been such marked difference of opinion. The declaration is that there is to be no sudden departure from the existing condition of things, which means that a moderate system of protection is to be adopted. The Speech has evidently been prepared with great care and judiciousness, for though some large reforms are indicated it is made clear that nothing will be done with haste. It is interesting to note that the subject of old age pensions is included in the list, but there is no indication to show that any early movement will bo made in the direction of carrying any scheme of the kind into effect. Some great national questions are touched on,-and if they are gone into with earnestness,the new Parliament will have sufficient to keep it engaged for along time to come. The election of President of the Senate brought out a peculiar set of circumstances. The Labor party, believing it held the balance of power, voted in favor of one candidate, and the other members, apparently in a fit of pique that the election should be controlled by the Labor party, voted in quite a different direction to that which they would have done under other circumstances. It is unfortunate that such a feeling should have been ' shown at the outset of the work of the new Parliament, but it seems that even in a body of such political magnitude littleness of feeling must assert itself.

Mr Carroll states that he will visit Gisborne next week and remain for a few days.

Mrs Frost, of Wakapuaka, died on Wednesday night, aged 98. She had resided there over fifty years. She leaves many descendants, extending over four generations.

C. Rosie and Co. announce the arrival of their season’s good, which are of choice quality, and in elude a largo and splendid lot of dress materials, direct from the manufacturers. The School Commissioners invite tenders for two sections of land at Ormond. The area of one is 44 acres, and the second lot 158 acres. Particulars can be obtained from Mr J. Coleman. The Little Dust Pan is offering some special lines in cutlery, which are being quitted at bedrock prices. A change of advertisement appearing in this issue is worthy of perusal. At the Police Court yesterday, Mr Barton, S.M., intimated that in future he would deal more severely with persons found guilty of supplying prohibited persons with liquor. The date for the holding of the welcome social to the Rev. Mr and Mrs Rothwell has not yet been definitely fixed. The statement that it would be held on the 24th May was premature. The Guardian states that a resident of Wairoa went duck-shooting to Wliakahi on Saturday evening and tethered his horse while he went shooting. When he went to get his horse he found the tether line cut and the horse shot dead about 20 yards from where he left it. After the meeting yesterday afternoon, a suggestion was made to the Mayor that, as Dr Mason, the Public Health Officer, had promised to pay the district a of inspection, it should be urged that the present was an opportune time for him to come. The Mayor has telegraphed to Dr Mason, asking that he pay his promised visit as early as possible. Many people had prepared wreaths, as a tribute to the late Mr F. E. Shugar, but were not aware how to deal with them, in view of the transference of the body to Pahiatua. We are requested to state that anyone desirous of sending floral tributes may leave them at Mr Townley’s before 3 this afternoon, and the wreaths will be carefully packed, and sent on to the care of the friends of the deceased. Visitors to Gisborne will find all the comforts of a home at Gladstone House, Bright-street. This favorite boardinghouse is excellently managed by Mrs G. Adams, who is most assiduous in her efforts to please those patronising the house. Situated in a most central part of the town, the establishment is one of the most convenient to stay at, whilst the table is of the best, There are at present two or three vacancies.

Mr H. Warren, family’ and retail grocer and general provision dealer, has removed to more central premises in Gladstone road. The new shop is near the corner of Bright street and Gladstone road, opposite Cox’s photographic studio, where Mr Warren will be pleased to welcome old and new friends. A feature of the business, as in the past, will be that smokedfish and oysters of the finest quality will be kept ini'stock, Mr Warren having made special an-angeinefffs for .consignments to arrive byeach steamer. The following exports were made by the Tyser liner Indraghiri:—Messrs Williams and Kettle : 63 casks sausage casings, valued £1172 ; 2250 carcases mutton, 70 quarters lamb, 508 quarters beef, 1000 legs’mutton, 1000 shoulders mutton, value £5477 ; 306 casks tMIoJV, #2085 ; 82 bales greasy wool, 40 bales sboured, 433 bales slipe, value £6354 ; total, £15,088. Messrs Bennett and Sherratt : 215 bales greasy wool, £1472 ; and 10 bales scoured, £B9 ; total, £1561. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company : 12 bales scoured wool, £lO5 ; and three bales greasy, £’2s iqial, £l3O, Total I shipment, export value, £16,779. I

At the Police Court yesterday a “drank” was fined 5s and 2s costs, Daniel Donovan pleaded guilty to trespassing on the premises of Messrs Kennedy and Evans, stating that he was drunk at the lime. His Worship #ook a lenient’view of the‘case, |his being the man’s first ’ offence, and discharged'him with a caution. George Wells was fined £5 and costs 9s, or in default thirty days’ imprisonment, for supplying drink to a prohibited person. Robert Bryant andJ. R. Redstone were each fined 10s and costs for driving vehicle's without " lights. A : good deal of evidence was taken in regard j to a Maori quarrel, and Hemi Whakarau, j for whom Mr L. Rees appeared, was fined 1 £1 and costs' for assaulting Hohepa Waikore, for whom Mr R. N. Jones | appeared, • '

The "Rev. B. F. Rotbwell will to-morrow evening preach on the subject, “ Better not tread on the Lion’s tail.”

The ceremony of presenting prizes at the Gisborne District High School took place yesterday, among those presentbeing : Messrs Matthews (Chairman), Morgan, DeLautouv, Graham, Hookey, Nolan, and Brown. The proceedings were opened with an excellent speech by the Chairman, who referred in terms of congratulation and pride to the splendid achievement of the School in securing passes for the ten pupils who went up for matriculation. Mr DeLautour, in presenting the prizes, addressed the scholars, whom he warmly encouraged in perseverance. He paid a tribute to the excellent work done by Mr Mann, assisted by Miss Mills. He also referred to the good work now being done by the Education Department in the way of encouraging these secondary schools. The following is the prize list: —Seuiors: For passing matriculation examination Drucie Jones, Estelle Cussen, Harry Morgan, Gordon Nolan, William Coleman, William Brosnahan, Frank Shaw, John Peach, Fergus Dunlop, George Morice. Juniors: —First in annual examination, Jessie Brown; second, Lena Burns. Mr Bull briefly addressed the pupils. Ho stated lie was extremely proud of the work they had done, and trusted they would carry on the same standard of work throughout life. Mr Mann thanked Mr DeLautour and the other speakers for thokind references they had made to the lady teachers and himself.

Wesley Church Services (Sunday next): 11 a.m., “ The Benefits of Spiritual Mountaineering ” ; 7 p.m., “Better Not Tread on the Lion’s Tail”; Ormond, 3 p.m. —Preacher, Bev. B. F. Bothwell. Roman Catholic Church Services (Sunday next): Gisborne, Mass S and 11 a.m., Vespers 7 p.m.; Ormond, Mass 9 a.m.; Te Arai, Mass 11 a.m.—Bev. W. J. O’Connor.