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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 196, 26 August 1901, Page 2

On Saturday Detective Nixon arrested a young man on a charge of theft. The adjourned meeting of the creditors in the estate of W. 0. Sheet will be held at '2.30 this afternoon.

Tom Mann, the English Labor leader, was last week lined £lO and costs for selb ing diluted beer at his hotel. Tenders close to-day for the purchase of shares in companies, held in the estate of W. 0. Sheet.

Among the items on the estimates of special interest to Gisborne is a sum of .£IOO as a subsidy towards the purchase of Haiti hill as a park tor Gisborne.

The plans prepared for the new building for the Gisborne Hotel show that it will be a handsome structure. The architect for the building is Mr W. ,T. Quigley.

A man who had the misfortune to have had his leg broken while bushfalling at Kanaekanae was brought into the.Kuraka last night and medical attendance summoned.

Mr Marsaek arrived at Gisborne on Saturday morning, having been transferred from Messrs Dalgcty and Co.’s Dunedin branch to the position of accountant at that firm's Gisborne branch.

A cablegram from Brisbane gives a good lish story. ft states that during a thunderstorm a number of small fish fell, covering several acres. Some living specimens were secured.

On Saturday morning Sergeant Leslie and Trooper McKinley returned to Gisborne from South Africa. His Worship the Mayor went out to the steamer to extend an oilicial welcome to the return-

ing soldiers. An Adelaide cablegram states The Tyser steamer Star of Australia brought 2d Esquimaux dogs lor the Discovery’s Antarctic expedition. Six pups were born during the voyage. Pending the arrival of the Discovery, the dogs will be kept in the Melbourne Zoological Gardens. M. Camille Pclletan, French Minister for Marine, in his Budget report, expresses a doubt as to the efficacy of the submarine Gustave Zede and other types of submarine boats. He is of opinion that the feats performed by the submarine under test conditions would be impossible in time of war.

Lovers of sacred music will bo pleased to hear that -Air Morshcad, of AVellington, who is at present visiting Gisborne, has consented to give a recital in the Holy Trinity Church to-morrow evening. A capital programme is being prepared by Air E. D. Smith, and items have been promised by four leading vocalists. The full programme will appear in to-morrow’s issue.

The Now South AValcs Customs House returns indicate the effects the coming Federal Tariff Bill is having on commercial circles. Since the beginning of the year to the middle of August, tha, ; value of importations of leading lines, reasonably expected to pay increased duties, was £8,758,000, an increase of £1,300,000 compared with the same period of last year. The extra stocks stored in Sydney are estimated at about four millions. The seventh annual entertainment of the Gisborne Mutual Improvement Society will be held this evening in the Academy of Music. The entertainments given by the society have the pleasing reputation of always being a success, and there is no doubt that the entertainment this evening will bo no exception to the general rule. A good programme has been prepared, and as the tickets have gone off well, a large attendance can with confidence bo predicted.

British directors interested in Australian steamers are disturbed at the prospect of the passage of the Australian InterState Commission Bill, under which shipping companies are regarded as common carriers. It is felt that the measure constitutes a grave interference with business. Some of the gentlemen interested threaten to withdraw from the Australian service. The shipping paper, Fairplay, demands that Air Chamberlain intervene and make every effort to prevent the proposed legislation.

The sale of ten thousand bricks at Messrs W.yllie and Mason’s auction mart on Saturday caused a little excitement. The bricks were first knocked down to Mr T. Steele, of the Albion Hotel, at .C 4, but the bid being disputed by Major McCredie, the lot was offered a second time. From ,C 4 the price ran quickly in half-crown bids to double that amount, and there was still no sign of either party giving way. Finally ,£lO was reached, and at that figure the bricks were knocked down to Mr Steele amidst applause. Mr Scddon hit the right nail fairly on tho head when he said in the Financial Statement that all wo want for the future are prudence and economy—and a million loan. The million loan is a perennial want. We have become so accustomed to it now that we cannot get along without it, and session after session, we boast of our half-million surplus and calmly take authority to raise a million loan. Why wo should want a million loan when we have a half-million surplus is one of the things that passes our comprehension. But there —Dick knows best.' — Auckland Observer.

The San Francisco mail agent reports that the long -stay at Honolulu was caused by tho steamer having to discharge 1000 tons of cargo. The day before leaving San Francisco, all the firemen and coal passers on the Sierra went out on strike. The men engaged were mostly inexperienced, and could not keep up a full head of steam. Owing to tho strike, great difficulty was experienced in getting sufficient men to man and load the vessel in port. A steerage passenger for Sydney named Kennedy was missing the day after leaving San Francisco, and it is supposed he jumped overboard during a fit of insanity.

Mr and Mrs Blain wish to thank those who assisted in recovering tho body of their son, who was accidentally killed whilst cattle mustering last week at Kanaekanac. They wish to make special mention of Messrs Bruce, £. Hooper, J. Spain, C. Single, who waded in the water in trying to recover the body. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, and was very largely attended. Among those who sent floral tributes as a mark of respect were the following : —Mrs J. A. Cwsar, Mrs A. McKenzie, Mrs C. Noonan, Mrs Found, Mrs W. Benson and family, Miss Newman and Miss Gordon, Mrs Roe, infant school children (standard II.), Mr Spurdln and pupils, Mr M. O.’Rouko (Napier), Mi--. Hodge (Ormond), Messrs Teat and Friar (Ormond), Mr Fasten (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs G. Hinton and friends, Jxaitangata Station, Mrs McClure, Mis- Currie, Mrs and Miss Farmer (Ormond), Miss Batchelor, Miss Maud Batchelor, Mosdames Robertson and Proudfoot, Mr and Mrs W. Morris and family, Mr E. Cook and brother, Mr J. H. .Jamieson.

4 rather clever “ skit ’’ on the Borough Council is rn'mg the rounds. The “City Fathers " are represented as a team drawing the Borough coach along. His worship the Mayor is in command. In the lead are Councillors Miller anu Lysnar, who are represented as going very strongly, with a tendency to kick over the traces. Next come Councillors Bright and Morrison, who appear in the one pair as the steady pullers of the team. In the shafts are the old Councillors, Messrs Hepburn and Harding. They are pulling away with quiet and harmonious determination ; but Councillor Hepburn appears to be saying : “ Keep her steady, boys ; we've got a stiff up-grade pull yet, and racing at it won't get us over.” Cr Jones is represented as the brakesman, ready, in case of a jib, to give the wheels a grip, and prevent the coach backing. The .Mayor has a free hold of the ribbons, and seems to have the team well in hand, but there is some rough ground in front, and though taking things nice and calmly, he is peering into the distance, as if anticipating a bumpy road to AVaihirere. Cr Kennedy is represented as the conductor, and is doing his best to make things work smoothly. Cr AVhinray has charge of the bugle, and is making the welkin ring again with his clarion notes, the echoes of which are to be heard away in the recesses of the Motu. The Overseer, Air Alorgan, is in attendance, and doing good work in his department.

Several letters referring to " The Fatal Fight " controversy are crowded out of this issue.

An alleged ease of pawnbroking without a license is to be dealt with at the Magistrate's Court on AVeduesday. An election of a lieutenant for the Gisborne Duties takes place to-night. Some first-class nominations i. ~o been made.

Tenders for the purchase if the stock-in-trade m the bank’ ; *C ( rate of A\. 0. Skecc close at noon .o-day.

•‘The most popular subject in Christchurch just now is the prevalence of sickness,” is how the Lyttelton Times explains that everyone is complaining about his ailments.

The adjourned meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate ol' George Searle takes place this afternoon, when the time given by the mandatory resolution of the previous meeting will expire.

As the farmer is the man who pays for all. we sincerely hope the time is not far distant when, by a real, living, active union with his fellows, he will become such a power in the land that he will be able to insist on fair play and equal rights to all.— Whangaroi Advocate.

The half-yearly meeting of the Auckland District of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, is to be held in Auckland, on AVednosdav. Bro. S. H. AI. Quigley, G.AL. and Bro. H. Humphreys, V.G., left for Auckland on Saturday morning to represent the local Lodge at the meeting.

A couple of clever political cartoons appear in Saturday’s Observer. One represents Messrs Seddon aud AVard having a high old time while the linger points to the Loudon pawnbrokers, and the other picture shows King Seddon with his ear to the ground, as noted by the Melbourne Argus. Air F. G. Bussell, on behalf of Air J. Osborne, well-sinker, is applying to the Governor for an extension of the time for which a patent had been granted to Mr Osborne for some well-sinking machinery. The matter came before Air Justice Dcnniston, who will make a report to Ilis Excellency after hearing evidence and argument.

Sisters Ruth and Jamieson are expected to arrive from South on Saturday morn ing, and will commence a mission it AVosloy Church on Sunday next. Sistci Ruth has been connected with philan thropic work in Australia, while Sisto; Jamieson has been likewise employed ii the South. The Sisters have met witl much success, and doubtless will do good work in Gisborne.

The Druids’ social gathering at Ormond to-morrow night promises to be so successful that one brake has already been fully engaged by ladies and gentlemen intending to make the trip into the country. Should sufficient inducement offer another brake will be put on. Those desirou- of taking seats should leave word at Messrs Johnston and Co.’s shop by twelve o’clock to-morrow.

In the course of his evidence at AVoodvillc, the so-called “Doctor” Gardener explained that the mystic words, or rather the letters “M.8.5.A.” after his name, represented “Member of the Botanical Society of America.” The magistrate said he did not believe there was any such society, and that the words were merely intended to mislead the public.

The syllabus arranged by the Gisborne Mutual Improvement Society for the month of September is as follows: September 2nd, 11 Evening with the Poets ” ; 9th, debate, “ That the influence of women upon the world is greater than that of men ” ; 16th, Journal; 23rd, lecture, “Abraham Lincoln, a self-made man,” Rev. B. F. Rothwell; 30th, paper,

“ Forestry in New Zealand,” Air 1 J. Alatthews, Superintendent of Stat Forests.

AVhen the idea of New Zealanders going to light in South Africa was first mooted, a suggestion was made in Gisborne that the man who first distinguished himself so as to secure honorable mention, should bo suitably recorded. AVe have now back amongst us Sergeant Langham, who has the honor of holding the Distinguished Service Order. AVould it not be well that there should bo some special recognition in such a case'?

The annual general meeting and an ordinary general meeting of the Gisborne Co-operative Building Society will bo hold next Monday evening. The total loans granted by the Society during the year amounted to £2700, making a total of £I4OO lent by the Society in two years. As this evening’s payment will bo the last one before the annual meeting, it is a good opportunity for intending members to take up now shares. The balance-sheet of the Society shows the years’ work to have been extrcmly satisfactory.

An erstwhile denizen of the Flowery Land, Wong King, the industrious purveyor of vegetables from Customs House street gardens, desires to become a “ Blitisher.” lie has applied in due form for naturalisation papers, and so popular is he with the European community that ho has received endorsements from several prominent citizens, but so far the only reply that the anxious Wong has received is the laconic one that his “ application for naturalisation is under consideration.” This reply means vexation to the gentleman of the Chineso nation, who in conversation expresses his admiration for the equivocation by officials of the British nation.

There was a large attendance of members of the Men’s Sunday Mutual yesterday afternoon (Mr E. H. Buckingham presiding), when Mr Strong gave an excellent lecture on “ Science and Religion.” The lecturer dealt with his subject in such a way as to give his hearers an intellectual treat. lie showed the fallacy which existed as to science being opposed to religion, and as to scientific men being atheists. Science, he proved conclusively, did not combat religion, but assisted it. The lecture was very closely listened to, and hearty plaudits showod it was much appreciated. On the proposition of Mr J. Georgeson, seconded by Mr M. G. Nasmith (jun.), a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Strong. Next Sunday afternoon the members are to give a review of books road by them during the past fortnight.

The assurance given in the Financial Statement that there has boon no unnecessary delay with regard to the pay of returned troopers will allay a very uneasy feeling that has been growing up. Mr Soddon says that a special staff are kept busy at the present time doing nothing else but paying advances, and the Government have advanced about £3OOO in excess of the moneys in their hands belonging to the Imperial authorities. To show how ludicrous and foolish was the statement that it was owing to the tightness of the New Zealand finances that our boys were not paid, he stated that the total amount involved is about £20,000. Already they had advanced £3OOO, and an application had been made to the Imperial authorities for the amount due by them.— Observer,

Ail epidemic, of influenza at present i prevails in Gisborne, and the attendance at the churches yesterday was in consequence seriously affected. One clergy. , man stated that in his experience he had never visited so many sick persons in one week as he had during the past week in Gisborne. The epidemic appears to have a strong hold throughout the colony, but so far the Health Department has not risen to the occasion with advice—not even with “ regulations ” —but the following instructions, issued by the Melbourne Board of Health, will bo of interest :—“ Persons suffering from this disease must not attempt to ‘ shake it off,' but must lie up in a room properly warmed and properly ventilated without draughts, and avoid all unnecessary exposure. In all cases the strength I must be well maintained by beef tea, j ) nourishing broth, eggs, milk, and similar ] articles of diet ; and depressing treatment is to be particularly avoided. When medical advice is unobtainable, a little quinine (as much as will lie on a threepenny piece for an adult, and half this amount for a child) may be taken twice daily, in a teaspoonful of jam. During convalescence it is of the first importance to avoid exposure, draughts, and fatigue, owing to the great liability to relapses, which may be, and frequently are, fatal.”