The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 9, 1901. THOSE TRUST ESTATES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 152, 9 July 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 9, 1901. THOSE TRUST ESTATES.

'• What will bo the position of the ' bank, which has spout at least •£20,000 under orders of the Court in improvement of the properties V i Unless there is a validating mea- i sure, it may stand to lose that , amount, and everybody else who has done work for the estates under direction of the Court, and has not been paid, will bo in the same box." Yes, “ wliat will bo the position of the Bank ? ” That is the line taken up last evening- by our local contemporary in reply to the article in the Times yesterday morning, ami with that reply the subject grows still more interesting. The general impression is that hanks are well ablo to look after their own interests, and that phase of the subject had not been dealt with in our article. Our concern was to rnako sure that the Natives and the colony were fairly denlt by', and we are thankful for being reminded of the interests of the Bank. That institution is entitled to fair treatment. And yet, what is the meaning of this statement : “ Further, it should bo known that the Bank mortgage does not by any means extend over the whole of the trust properties. There are many blocks not under mortgage —Tahora, for instance, comprising 60,000 acres ; Mangapoiki, 87,000 acres; Maraetaha, 16,600: Mangawaru, 34,000 acres —and some, such as Mangatu, are only partially under mortgage. The owners of these estates, we are informed, are willing to bear a proportion of the indebtedness of the others, if the Government will take the lands over, and throw them open to settlement, and altogether there are over 300,000 acres of Native estate which may be utilised.” It would be interesting to know how it is our contemporary takes upon itself to speak so authoritatively for the Natives. Their whole-souled philanthropy is worthy of warm commendation, and, if the assurance can be relied upon, it will do much to set at rest the fear that if the lands are allowed to pass into the hands of settlers the Natives will become a burden on the colony. Hitherto it had been laid down again and again that tho only alternative to pauperism for the Natives was for the State to build up a system of Maori landlordism. Our contention was that instead of the colony taking upon itself an unspecified burden, tliiugs should be allowed to take their course, and then, if tho State must come to the rescue, to do so out of consolidated revenue, in a way that can be seen by every settlor who has to manfully work for a living —in a way that will be manifest to overy taxpayer. The writer in our contemporary admits that tho quickest means of settling tho land would be for the Bank to exercise its powers of sale, 1 but a great concern is expressed for tho Natives. This, alas, has come very late in the clay, and if it is 1 any information for them wo , might state that all the Natives are likely to get in any case L would not do much more than give * them another trip to Rotorua —- , unless of courso the State provide [ tho funds. Possibly, as stated by our contemporary, the bank in realising ’ on the properties, will suffer a loss, but we must confess that our sympathies are rather with the taxpayers than with the bank ; and if the latter has accepted the responsibility, why should any journal desire that it should he shouldered upon the ratepayers ? Wo very much doubt, however, the truth of the assertion that tho Natives are prepared to sweep their other lands into the pool, either for the benefit of the bank, the trustees, or tho State, and we were much surprised that anyone should suggest such a thing to them. Our contemporary is greatly concerned about tho interests of Messrs Carroll and Wi Pere. “ What is now tho position of tho trustees, the Hon. Mr Carroll and Wi Pere, who, though having no great personal interest in the trust properties, have, under the direction of three Judges of the Validation Court, made themselves personally liable for many thousands of pounds indebtedness, with the object of furthering the administration of tho estate. Clearly, Parliament must come to their relief also.” Wo can imagine the ripple of laughter that will greet this statement when it is made to the committee of the House. We think that Mr Carroll’s many friends will very strongly resent the assertion made by our contemporary. With regard to other matters outside of tho Bank properties, it is desirable and necessary that Parliament should intervene, but we still think that the decision of the Appeal Court should be sought before there is interference by the Legislature or local bodies.

A prohibition order was granted against Adolphus Frederic]? Hardy at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Captain Edwin wired at noon yesterday ; “ West to south-west and south gale ; glass rise ; tides high ; sea heavy.” An imprest account cheque for .£34, drawn by Mr 11. G. Trice, has been lost. Payment has been stopped. Xext Sunday evening the Rev. Mr liotlnvcll will speak on the subject, *■ Sharpers, spielers, hawks and pigeons : the. Christian and his cards.”

Another sdbre tor Sir Joseph Ward. Liberia has now been added to the list of countries receiving New Zealand letters prepaid at penny rate of postage. Great preparations are being made for the Druids’ social to be held this evening, and there is every prospect of the gathering being largely attended. The proprietors of the City Buffet announce that luncheon can bo obtained any time after ten o’clock this morning, and on Thursday.

The Gisborne Public Library Trustees have reason to be proud of that institution, it being clear of debt, and having a credit balance of £SG.

Messrs Crawford and Son have a change of advertisement in this issue. At the Book Arcade a first-class stock of everything in that line is kept. Many of the articles are enumerated in the advertisement, but they only comprise a small number of the goods on hand. A visit to the Book Arcade is recommended.

A very pretty wedding, of considerable interest to Gisborne people, took place at St. Mary’s Church, Bowlcolt street; 'Wellington, last month, when Mr Thomas de Yere Hunt, of Te Kuiti, was married to Miss Kate Drummond, late of Gisborne, by the Rev. O'Shea. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, MiHenry Maekay, looked very handsome in a tailor-made grey costume. Miss Annie Drummond, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a tailor-made costume. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried beautiful shower bouquets. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party- adjourned to the house of the bride’s mother for afternoon tea, whore the bridegroom presented the bride with a cheque and the bridesmaid with a gold bracelet. The happy pair left for Palmerston en route for Auckland. They received many handsome presents and congratulatory telegrams and letters,

The question of technical education will be discussed at the meeting of the School Committee this evening. A back country visitor to town, hearing there were “ spielers ” about, took no chances. H ..ore his boots to bed.— Free Lance.

At the ' ice Court yesterday a remand was gra lin the case of the young man Hugh Cjyle, charged with forging a chequ. for XI 12s, in the name of Messrs Clayton Bros., in whose employ he had been. It is not likely that the cheque as drawn out would have deceived any business person, but it was cashed by an Assyrian tradesman. A meeting of tho entertainment committee of the Mutual Improvement Society was held last evening, when it was decided that the anniversary be celebrated by a conversazione. Tho prieo of tickets was fixed at Is, and a sub-committee was appointed to arrange a programme. The affair is always well patronised, and tho committee intend to spare no effort to make the conversazione as successful as its predecessors. At a meeting of the Loyal Gisborne Lodge, No. 60S?, 1.0.0. F., M.U., held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last ovening, tho officers for the ensuing term were installed. Matters in connection with the 27th anniversary social were discussed and preliminary arrangements made. An invitation was received from the proposed Ladies’ lteehabite Tent, asking the Lodge to be represented at a social to bo held in Macfarlanc’s Hall on Thursday evening, 18th inst., to celebrate tho opening of the now Tent. Bro. B. S. Cox, N.G., was appointed to represent the Lodge.

In connection with the formation of the proposed Ladies’ Eechabito Tent, word has been received by the local brethren from tho district officers that they have been pleased to grant the dispensation to open a ladies’ tent in Gisborne, and have authorised tho Rev. Bro. Canon Webb to porform tho ceremony of opening tho tout, which takes place on Wednesday afternoon, July 17th. Tho Rev. Brother Canon Webb has always taken an active part in Reehabite matters, he being the gentleman who was instrumental in starting the mala tent in 1892. The relegation of the performance of tho duties of opening the new tent to tho Rev. Bro. Canon Webb is a fitting tribute to that brother’s zeal in the cause of Ivechabitism.

At the Mutual Improvement Society last night Rev. Canon Fox delivered an Interesting lecture on “ Tell-Tale Words.” The lecturer introduced several illustrative words from which he graphically extracted tho history dealing with tho various phases through which the word had passed, and tho different meanings which it had boon given from time to time. Many humorous points were made during tho lecture, which was listened to with great attention. A vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer on the motion of Mr E. D. Smith, seconded by Mr J. Pcckover. Next Monday evening tho gentlemen are to take charge of the proceedings, giving a return evening to that given by the ladies a couple of months since.

Tho largo increase of the congregation at Wesley Church must bo very gratifying to all concerned. On Sunday evening there was a large attendance, when Rev. B. F. Rothwell preached on “ Send tho multitude away.” Tho sermon was stirring and eloquent, and showed that tho short-sighted policy of the disciples was porpetuatod to-day. Their favorite shortcut out of every difficulty was to”get rid of the multitude. The Saviour’s way was to supply the need, and however complicated or numerous such needs might be they never puzzled Him. Too often it seemed as if every stone and pillar of the Church had entered into unholy alliance to “ send the multitude away.” Tho Church would not have arrived at a healthy state of things until wholesome amusement was provided for the young. Tho music of tho home should not be all kept for the prodigal’s return ; give him a little to keep him from going away. Bettor keep the young people in touch with the Church than send them where they would get stones for bread. The proof of tho pudding is said to bo

in tho eating, but as far as tho Gisborne Racing Club’s steeplechase meeting is concerned a most enjoyable olla podrida will bo served up at the Park to-day. Tho nominations were particularly good, whilst the acceptances were even more than the most sanguine could have expected. That tho fields will be large goes without saying, whilst the calibre of the horses engaged must tend to make the

meeting one to bo remembered. Tho course is in good trim, and well-contested racing will be the order of the day. Whilst it is to be regretted that our local owners are so much in tho minority as far as entrants are concerned, it is pleasing to see that so many from outside have cried content, and already have their horses here to fulfil engagements. To predict a winner is a task few would undertake, as there is an evenness in the chances not often noticeable. There are a number of visitors m town who arc more or less interested, and taking all things into consideration, it is safe to predict for tho Club a big success.