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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 184, 12 August 1901, Page 2

Quartermaster-sergeant Hellier Evans, of the East Coast Mounted Bifles, left for Wellington last evening to take part in the school of instruction to bo held at Wellington for ten days,

Detective Nixon arrived by the Waikare on Saturday morning from Wellington. We understand it is the intention of the Lady Foresters to hold an invitation social next month.

' A smart shock of earthquake was experienced at Gisborne at seven minutes to two this morning. Auckland is being entertained with a “ ghost ” sensation. The “ ghost " has eluded all attempts at capture. The adjourned meeting of Whataupoko ratepayers will be held this evening to consider the question of amalgamation with the Borough. Messrs Clayton Bros, are landing a large quantity of Newcastle coal to-day, and offer special inducements to householders in need of the same. Trooper F. Birch, of the Fourth Contingent, accompanied by Trooper John Sheet, of Grey town, arrived by the Waikare on Saturday morning. The service at Holy Trinity Church lastevening was conducted by Mr C. A. DeLautour in the absence of Canon Webb, who was suffering from influenza. At the Mutual Improvement Society

this evening a Parliamentary election is to be held. We understand there are a large number of candidates seeking honors. Mr E. A. Rees has presented the Poverty Bay Club with a beautiful gong made of the brass casing of a pompom shell, which he brought from South Africa.

praying - for amalgamation with the Borough is being extensively signed by ratepayers of tho Ivaiti Road Board district. It is intended to present tho petition to the Borough Council at its next meeting. Letters from Captain Ferris, and Messrs Sicvwright and S. Scragg appear on fourth page. The two first-mentioned have reference to the question of tho amalgamation of Gisborne and suburbs in view of the meeting to be held this evening. The two deaconesses belonging to the Presbyterian Church, who are conducting successful missions in the South, are expected to commence a mission in Gisborne next Sunday. Spocial prayer-meetings in connection with the visit are to be hold in the Presbyterian schoolroom this week. Our report of tho junior football match, Huia v. West End, is unavoidably crowded out of this issue. The game which decided the junior championship was won by Huia by 20 points to 13, but we understand that a protest has been entered on account of the winning team playing sixteen men.

Mr J. Sheridan returned to Gisborne on Saturday, after a business trip South as far as Timaru. At that placo he had a chat with Mr Lowry, formerly of Gisborne. That gentleman is Timaru manager for Messrs Dalgetty and Co. He intends to visit Gisborne at Show time. We have received from Mr Thos. Adams, bookseller and stationer, Gladstone road, copies of late numbers of the Auckland Weekly News, containing a number of articles and choice illustrations of particular interest to those engaged in agricultural pursuits. Farmers who have not yet secured these copies should do so. At the Men’s Sunday Mutual yesterday afternoon tho Rev. B. F. Rothwell gave an excellent address on the subject of “ Amusement and Courtship.” Tho lecture was a very instructive one to tho young men assembled, and on the proposition of Mr E, Grundy, seconded by Mr G. Harris, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer. Next Sunday afternoon a review of books is to be given by the members. There were good congregations at St. Andrew’s Church yesterday. A service in memory of tho late Mrs Jamieson was conducted in the morning, at which the Rev. J. G. Paterson paid an eloquent tribute to tho memory of deceased. In tho evening, the service given by tho children on the previous Sunday was repeated, the service being much enjoyed. AVe understand that the deaconesses, to arrive from South next Saturday, will occupy tho pulpit next Sunday. 1

During a recent trip of the Union Company’s inter-island steamer KiaOra through the Fiji Group, and while lying off Tuvamilla, on tho Vanua Levu coast, turtle was observed sleeping on tho surface of tho water. One of the crew slipped over tho side of the steamer with the view of capturing it. AVhile in the water a shark darted at the man and took one of his legs off. Aid was sent from the steamer and the unfortunate man conveyed to shore, where his leg was dressed. At AVesley Church last night the Rev. B. F. Rothwell preached a stirring sermon on “ Liberty.” The singing of the choir was much appreciated, and heartily joined in by the congregation. The brass instruments, under the leadership of Mr" J. Chrisp, are a pleasing addition to tho music of the church. Mr Vowles’ solo was impressively sung. The choir, which is making rapid strides, is preparing Root’s pretty cantata, “ Cloud and Sunshine,” to be given in Gisborne on August 29th, in aid of the Church painting fund. Lovers of good part singing may look forward to this.

A presentation of a very pleasing nature took place on Saturday morning, when Miss Bobertson, head of the dressmaking department at Mr W. Pettie’s drapery establishment, was presented by the other members of the staff with a most serviceable liaiapoi travelling rug. The presentation was made by Mr W. Green, who, in a few well-chosen words, expressed the good wishes of the members of Mr Pettie’s staff towards the recipient, and the hope that she would have a pleasant voyage. Mis Bobertson suitably responded. The young ladies in the workroom also presented Miss Bobertson with a pretty gold brooch, as a mark of their friendship and goodwill.

AVe are asked to give a caution to cyclists. A cyclist riding without a light coming down Palmerston Boad on Friday evening about 7 o’clock ran over the foot of Mr Peckover, who was crossing the road. The cyclist came back to express his regret and hoped serious injury had not been done. Had he been a second later, instead of the foot being run over the body would have been struck, and probably serious injury would have resulted, as Mr Peckover must have been thrown to the gronnd with great violence. It is hoped that the record of the above marvellous escape may act as a warning that no one using a bicycle after dusk will ever do so without being careful to have his lamp lighted before mounting. Neither of the above named parties saw the other, else the accident would not have occurred.

Messrs Mackrell and Colley have secured a long lease of two acres of land fronting Gladstone Boad, just beyond Cobden-street, and they intend at once making use of it as a site for a timber yard. The firm find their present premises too snjall, and at an early date offices and sheds will be erected on the section further up the street. A considerable amount of material has already been carted on to the ground, and the erection of the now buildings will be proceeded with at once. It is also intended to build several cottages on part of the seetion. Messrs Mackrell and Colley have displayed great enterprise since they started in business in Gisborne two years ago, and at the present time they have from thirty-five to forty hands engaged. Amongst the buildings which the firm have in course of' erection and nearing completion are the Murewai Hotel, a fine two-storey building, Whatatutu Hotel, Police Station at the same place, a large and commodious wool store at Tolago Bay for Messrs Fitzgerald Bros., Post Office at Tolago .Bay, Patutahi Presbyterian Church, and a’fine residence in Palmerston road. A number of small cottages are also in course of erection. The firm are noted for the prompt manner in which they get through with their contracts, buildings being erected with the greatest despatch, and to the satisfaction of their patrons. Messrs Mackrell and Colley have in stock at their yards about 250,000 feet of timber, sawn and dressed, consisting of totara, kauri, and rirnu ; also large stock of mouldings and house blocks. All kinds of ironmongery necessary for general building requirements in stock and for sale. These entrusting them with their patronage may rest assured their work will be carried to completion with every facility and despatch,

A most impressive memorial service was conducted at the Salvation Army barracks last night by Captaiu Sharp, concerning the death of Mr John Morris, son of Mr W. Morris. At tho outset the band played “My Beautiful Homo.” Among the speakers were Lieutenant Hill, Mr W. Morris (father of the deceased), Mrs Grey (a relative). The opornug hymn was

“My Jesus, I love The-. . and then Bro. Sawyer offered up a prayer. The solo, “He wipes a tear every eye,” was sung by Ensign H-.ulden. The lesson was taken from tho 22nd chapter of Revelations. Captain Sharp pointed to the chief characters depicted, the just, the unjust, the righteous and the holy, with special reference to the truth as applied to the congregation. In regard to tho young man who had passed away it was pointed out that he had received a good religious training, but had wandered from the pathway ; then ho had found grace and died a happy death. The touching scene between father and son was related. AVhen the father went to the bedside the pair clasped in a fond embrace, the son in tones of deep emotion, saying to his venerable father, “ I wish I was as good as you 1” Tho service throughout was one that would leave a deep impression on the minds of all who heard it.