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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 209, 10 September 1901, Page 2

A letter in regard to ** Women in .Public Affairs ” will appear in to-morrow's issue. Mr Geoffrey Maclean, of To Ilau-o-tc-Atua, AVliatatutu, lias two wanted notices in this issue.

Several good tailoresses are advertised for by Mr J. Kempner, tailor,of Gladstone

road.

Applications are invited until Thursday next for the position of choir-master at Holv Trinitv Church.

Messrs Williams and Kettle’s monthly stock sale takes place at Matawhero on Thursday next. Tenders close at noon to-day for taking down a building at lledstone’s stables, and rebuilding a nine-stall stable. Captain Edwin wired as follows at 11.31 a.m. yesterday: —“ Strong north-west to west and south-west winds; glass fall; tides poor." The attention of dairy farmers is called to the meeting at Matawhero to-morrow evening to receive the report of the provisional committee set up in connection with the proposed co-operative factory. A movement is on foot to establish an ambulance class in Gisborne. We understand that Dr Fisher has kindly consented to give the lectures. Mr Stubbs is at present receiving the names of those willing to join such a class. The return hockey match between the Gisborne and To Arni Ladies’ Clubs will be played at the Victoria Domain to-, morrow afternoon at a-quarter to three. Both teams have been in active training, and a keenly contested game is expected.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday a charge was brought against a Makauri farmer, Thomas Ryan, for committing a broach of tlio borough byc-laws by driving at a rapid pace round the corner of Gladstone road and Peel street. The case was adjourned to the 23rd inst. Wc are requested to state that there will be a practice for the A and B teams this (Tuesday) evening, at 7, at the Masonic sample rooms in Lowo street, Mr Harding having generously placed the use of thoso rooms at the disposal of the Union. All players are required to attend.

Yesterday Mr Quigley, architect, received the following tenders for the erection of the Gisborne Hotel for Mr J. 11, Martin:- —Mackrell aud Colley £3147, M.

Haisman £3250, A. Somervell £3300,

Julian (Auckland) £3737, Matthewson and Dolbeck £3897, Saunders and Hatton £3949. No tender has yet boon ncceptod. Further information in regard to the fire at Wainui on Sunday show that it was the house of Mrs Cleary, who was in town at the time. Nothing was saved. The house was the one that had been occupied for many years by Mr R. Sherratt. The building was insured for £2OO, and the furniture for £SO in the South British. By advertisement in this issue the President of the Beautifying Association makes an appeal for funds. Some splendid work lias been done by the Association during the past few months, and with liberal support from the public a great deal more will be dono during the next few weeks towards beautifying the town. In another column Mr Thomas Daulton, of Te Arai, has an advertisement in regard to Solomon’s Solution, for which ho is the sole agent in this district. The solutionis a valuable remedy for all bruises, cuts, sprains, and blisters, and no farmer should be without it. It is also stated to be a splendid cure for rheumatism. Mr W. A. O'Meara is the Gisborne agent. The members of the Garrick Club hold a most successful rehearsal of the play “ Native Born ” at the Theatre Royal last evening, under the supervision of Mr A. F. Kennedy. The public performance is to take place on Tuesday evening next, and promises to be a great success. _ The box plan will be opened at Miller’s tomorrow, when holders of 3s tickets can reserve their seats.

Our Waerenga-a-hika correspondent writes :—Some excitement was caused in ■this quiet little village yesterday afternoon. A horse and trap that had been tied up near Mr Colebrook’s store broke the fastening and bolted up the road. After nearly colliding with several traps approaching from the opposite direction, its mad career was stopped by its overturning into a ditch. The trap was completely smashed.

In regard to tlio young man Geoffrey Swarbrick, about whom some anxiety was felt, there is every reason to believe that he left for Napier by the steamer on Wednesday. He obtained some clothes from Mr J. Ilompner, tailor, and informed him that he intended going away to Napier that evening. Enquiries at the shipping office also revealed the fact that a young man, who had given his name as Warbrick, had booked for Napier. There was a largo attendance at the Mutual Improvement Society last evening, when a debate took place on the motion, “ That the influence of women upon the world is greater than that of men.” Mr K. Johnston led off in the affirmative, and was supported by Mcsdames Scott, Jones, Fox, and Mr J. Peckover. Mr M. G. Nasmith (jun.) opposed the motion, his snpporters being Messrs B. Grubb and E. I). Smith. After the openers had responded, a vote was taken, with the result that the motion was carried by a narrow majority. Next Monday evening the .Journal will bo read.