The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 17, 1901.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 109, 17 May 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 17, 1901.

Constable McLeod last night arrested a man for indecency in Gladstone Road. Those owing harbor rates are notified that payment must be made by the end of the month.

The annual meeting of ratepayers in the Waikohu Hoad District will be held to-morrow. The Borough Council issues a warning to persons driving loose mobs of horses along the streets of Gisborne. The Tolago ferry punt is to be laid up to-morrow for repairs, and wheel traffic will therefore be suspended for that day. Tenders for building the Murewai Hotel are invited by Mr Quigley, architect, until noon on Wednesday next. Messrs Sheridan and Co. give timely warning that all accounts duo to that firm for six months or over will be sued for on the 25th inst. Very impressive Ascension Day services were conducted yesterday by the Rev. Father O’Connor, in connection with the Romon Catholic Church. Bushfallers are notified that Messrs Tullock Brothers will be felling obout 300 acres of bush, in two sections, starting on the 25th May. Mr A. Fordo Matthews, civil engineer, will receive tenders until noon to-morrow tor forming a 6ft stock track on Mangatu No. 1 Block. '. Captain Edwin reported yesterday : “ North-east to east and south-east gale ; glass fall ; sea heavy ; tides heavy ; tides high, and heavy rain.” Tenders are wanted for cutting 500 acres of manuka on Lome Station, Te Karaka. Tenders close on Friday, 31st May, with Mr A. McLean, the manager. The Patutahi Road Board invite tenders up to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 18th inst., for delivering river shingle. Specifications may be seen on application to Mr Bilham, the Clerk. In a letter to a friend in Gisborne, Mr C. H. Manson states that Mr Coningham, of Sydney fame, arrived in Wellington last week, and is likely to play for the cricket club of which Mr Manson is a member. The latest number of the Gisborne Native newspaper, Te Pipiwharauroa, shows

by an article on “Consumption" that even beyond the circle of the Te Aute Association the Native mind is awakening to an interest in the fatal disease that has for many years been destroying the race.— Lyttelton Times.

Though defeated for the Hasting’s Mayoralty, Mr Fitzßoy’s manly action in the matter is better than any victory. He spurned to take advantage of a technicality that would have ensured his election, and though we congratulate the successful candidate we must at the same time express admiration for the conduct of Mr Fitzßoy. The funeral of the late Mr Frederick Kcmpthorne took place yesterday afternoon, the remains being conveyed to the Makaraka cemetery. There was a large . attendance of friends of the deceased from tho surrounding district, in all parts of which he was highly esteemed. The Rev. Canoil Fox conducted the burial service.

There is on view in Mr W. Good’s premises one of the famous pom-pom shells, * which is characterised by the returned troopers as £? iuissile which caused more consternation amongst our ~ r ', vs than the ■ Mauser bullet or other projectile of wnauever calibre used by the Boers in tho war. It was sent by Trooper Herbert Ferris, of tho Fourth Contingent, to his mother, and kindly delivered by Trooper Yardley. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Messrs Bright and Johnston, Justices, gave judgment for plaintiffs in the following civil cases: Stubbs and Co. v. T. Aston, claim Bs, and costs ss; Isabella Menzies v. F. Merrigold, claim A 8 15s, costs <£l 4s 6d (Mr Lysnar). A number of judgment summons cases were adjourned for a fortnight, being out of the jurisdiction of the Justices. , The Auckland Herald states:—The other day, a Maori, from the East Coast, passed through Auckland on route for the whareherehcre at Mount Eden, having got three months ’ard for “langidge.” It appears that he counted on being at Rotorua, as one of the Government’s guests to receive Royalty. He feels so incensed at being now left out of the function that he asserts he will appeal to the Hon. “ Hemi ” Carroll to give him a show to be there, even if he has to go back to “ chokey ” to finish the balance of his sentence. Gisborne people will at once guess the individual to.be Moana. The annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Park Company takes place to-night. The directors’ report is as follows The thirteenth annual statement of accounts for the year ending March 31st, 1901, is now laid before the shareholders. Necessary additions and improvements to the Company’s property, costing £439 17s 7d when completed, have been effected, materially increasing its value; whilst further improvements to the grounds are being made by the Agricultural Society, which has become opr tenant during the year. In view of the renovations made it has not been deemed necessary to alloy for any depreciation on buildings this year, bhtr 10 per cent, has been taken off the item of fenc- : ing: the value of plant has been retained at°£4o. The retiring directors are Messrs Hepburn, Maude, Tucker, F. A. Martin, and Tuoby, who are eligible for re-election. The present auditors also retire, namely, Messrs Lunn and Witty, and they are eligible for re-election- - J

The East Coast Mounted Rifles left Gisborne yesterday afternoon for a six days’ camp at Puhatikotiko.

Mr Buckingham, who sang at the concert on Wednesday night, is to give a pictorial exhibition and concert next week.

A meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club was held yesterday afternoon. Mr Julius Caesar was elected a steward in place of Mr Orr. Dr Valentine, Health Officer, was engaged yesterday with the Sanitation Committee of the Borough Council in inspecting the back yards in the principal business block in town, also premises in which recent cases of typhoid have occurred and the Waikatiae depot. He hopes to complete his work in time to enable him to leave for Wellington by Sunday’s steamer. The Druids’ annual social, which is to be held in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday, July 9 (first night of Steeplechase meet-

ing), promises to be as great a success as it has proved to be on "all previous occasions. A strong working committee has been appointed, who can be depended upon to see that nothing is left wanting to make the function a thoroughly enjoyable one.

The social gatherings held under the auspices of the local Druids have proved such a success, that 'the members have decided to hold similar gatherings in the country, where they have a large membership. The first of these will be held at Patutahi on Friday, 7tli Juno, and the

second one at Ormond about -a month later. Another social evening will he held in town prior to the annual gathering in July.

Mr Neale, Inspector of Abattoirs, has

undertaken the supervision of abattoirs in tliis district. He has with him two experts, Messrs Fergusson and Carey, and it is probable that Mr Fergusson will be stationed at Messrs Nelson Bros., and the latter at the Gisborne Freezing Works. Every carcase has to be stamped with the Government brand. Mr Neale also inspects the slaughter-liouscs where meat is killed for local consumption. This evening the .Gisborne Bifles will entertain the returned troopers at a smoko concert, which will be open to the public. The function promises to be a great success, judging by the number of tickets already sold, and as it will be carried out more on the lines of a social gathering, a very enjoyable evening should be spent. The price of admission has been fixed at a very moderate rate, well within the reach of everybody, so that one and all will have an opportunity of meeting the returned heroes.

There was a fair attendance at the Ascension Day services held at Holy Trinity Church last night, when an exceptionally good choral service was given. A sermon dealing with the special day was preached by the Rev. H. AVilliams. The choir was under the conductorship of Mr Marr, the organist being Mr Taylor. The cornet solo ■' Adagio Religioso,” by Schubert, was given in a careful, cleartoned and devotional manner by Mr J. Chrisp. The anthem was “ Praise the Lord, O My Soul,” which was capitally given, the fugal movement at the close being very impressively rendered. The recitative by male voices was particularly good. In Psalm 24, the management of the voices had a telling effect. The words, “ Who is the King of Glory ? ” were taken up by the soprano voices, the full strength of the choir, in unison, giving the reply, “ The Lord, strong and mighty, even the Lord, mighty in battle.” There was a very large attendance at the Salvation Army barracks last night, when Trooper Bro. Yardley gave a recital of some of some of his experiences when fighting in South Africa. In regard to the treatment the soldiers received, ho said he found it good throughout, and so far as lie knew there was no justification for any complaint, though there were-many unavoidable hardships. Though he was pleased to get home, it caused him many a pang to leave the many staunch comrades he had met in the field of battle. His experiences as a Salvationist were very interesting. The Salvation Army were actively engaged in their work among the soldiers. He had only to inform an officer that he was a Salvationist, anjl he was at once allowed off to attend any Salvation meetings, or if it was his turn on guard his comrades always willingly relieved him, he taking their turn in due course. He felt that he had gained much spiritually from his experiences. His narrative greatly interested the many hearers. Ensign Hill conducted the meeting, and briefly addressed himself to the subject. Welcome and martial hymns were sung. Turanga Church Services, Sunday next: Karaka (Church Parade) II a.in.; Ormond (with Holy Communion) 3 p.m.; Waerenga-a-hika 7 p.m.—Canon Fox.