The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 5, 1901. AMBULANCE WORK.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 229, 5 October 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 5, 1901. AMBULANCE WORK.

Wu are glad to soo that the St. John’s Ambulance Association are about to begin work again in Gisborne. It is the offspring of one of the most ancient and honorable orders in Europe. This particular Association was founded in 1877, and the King is the head and Patron of tho Order. Lord Itanfurly is President of the Now Zealand centre. The objects are most humane and praiseworthy, and are briefly : —lnstruction in rendering prompt aid in cases of accident and sudden illness, and carriage of tho siek and wounded ; instruction in principles of nursing and sanitation ; and, lastly, for the relief of sick and injured in peace or war, independently of nation or denomination. Lord Itanfurly, speaking of the Boer war and tho St. John’s Association, said that tho St. John 'Vmbulanco Association in London had been almost entirely occupied of late with the South African war, and had sent out over 1200 members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade to act as bearers, besides trained nurses to assist in tho hospitals. They had sunk their individuality in this war, because of the patriotism of tho people ; as otherwise it would have been impossible to have had complete organisation, and to got the best results from all volunteers. Those who had gone to the front were from all classes of society, but mostly from what ho might term the better classes : persons who were earning from three to five hundred and more a year. These men gave up their positions, and accepted Is od or Is Cd a day—which was the Army Medical Service pay —out of patriotism, and many had been in the first lino of fire, carrying out the suffering and wounded. lie had learned from invalided New Zealand soldiers how these men were working and carrying on the work of an Order founded over nine hundred years ago] for tending sick and wounded in Jerusalem. It was a coincidence that work started at the time of the Crusades should be carried on by the same order at the present time in South Africa. Tho instruction being in tho cause of humauity, and of an unselfish nature, should be sought after by every member of the volunteers and police force, and all those who love their neighbors. While the subjects of nursing, etc., are invaluable to ladies. Dr Fisher generously gives his services as lecturer, Mr Townley provides the lecture room, and Mr Stubbs is hon. secretary. We understand the fee for the course of lectures is fixed for ss, and that the classes are likely to commence in a few days. Wo hope that many of tho intelligent young men and women of the district will avail themselves of this opportunity.

Jackson's “ Te Deuin ” will bo rendered by the Wesleyan choir at the evening service to-morrow. The meeting of creditors in the estate of P. Mooney, contractor, called for yesterday, was adjourned until next Friday.

Mr H. Svonsson of Huanui Station advertises for ten or twelve first-class axemen. Applicants arc requested to bring their own tents.

A reward of one pound is offered by Mr Joseph Parker, blacksmith, Gisborne, for the recovery of a black and white sheep slut.

Mr George Stubbs, Honorary Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association, Gisborne branch, has received word from Auckland that Dr Wilby Fisher has been elected to the Honorary Medical Staff of the Association.

The new 36ft yacht lorangi, built for Mr Turnbull, of Wellington, by Messrs Logan Bros., of Auckland, arrived in the Bay yesterday on her voyage from Auckland to Wellington, and was sheltering all day under Young Nick’s Head. The Tourist Department are making enquiries as to the sights to be seen in the Wairoa district, the distances that have to be traversed, and rates charged by various coaches. This is all very well as a beginning, but it would bo more to the point to see that the Morere Hot Springs vote was at once expended in making one of the sights presentablo and attractive.—Wairoa Guardian.

The quarterly meeting of Wesley Church officials was held at the parsonage on Thursday evening. Reports of Sundayschool and church work were of a most encouraging nature. A record was entered upon the minutes expressive of thankfulness for the success of the mission conducted by Sisters Ruth and Jamieson. Several new members were received. The finances for the quarter w r ere exceptionally good. The Rev. R. F. Rothwell accepted a cordial invitation to continue his ministry in the circuit, the members expressing hearty appreciation of bis services,

Mr T. Steele returned from the South this morning. Tenders are invited for ploughing about forty acres at Waerenga-a-hika.

Attention is directed to Messrs Common, Shelton and Co.’s change of advertisement in this issue.

Rev. Cauon and Mrs Webb were passengers by the s.s. Rotomahaua this morning.

A general meeting of cricketers will be held at the Masonic Hotel on Monday evening to discuss the report, of the committee with regard to the district scheme.

To-morrow evening, at M'hiurny's Hull, Mr T. B. Strong will give an address oil 11 Science and lleligion,” by special request. Mr Buckingham will sing •• Nazereth," and conduct the service at 11a.m.; subject, “The Only Way.” Mr Strong's address was given some weeks back at tlie Sunday Mutual, when, all present were delighted.

A change of advertisement from Mr 11. R. Smith, of Goldsmith’s Hall, Gladstone road, will appear in Monday’s Times. Mr Smith has just opened up a fine assortment of jewellery and silver ware, and residents requiring these articles would do well to inspect his stock. Gold and silver watches, pendants, rings, brooches, and bangles of the latest design arc offered at prices which would certainly defy competition in any place of the colony.

The programme for the entertainmentto bo given in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening by the Mohawk Minstrels appears in another column, and will be found to be of a most attractive character. The company will have the assistance. of several performers of note from Auckland, who have kindly volunteered their services. The entertainment will be in aid of the funds of the Beautifying Association, and as this is an object which should appeal to all classes, we expect to see a bumper house on Tuesday evening.

In addition to Mr Graham’s Ormond property of 300 acres, subdivided into 2d sections containing from one acre to twenty-five acres per section, which is advertised for sale at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, 20th October, at 11.00 a. 111., by Common, Shelton and Co. (Limited), in conjunction with Dalgety and Co., Mr Kells will also be offering for Common, Shelton and Co. Mr Grayson’s Buslnnere property in three sections of 70 acres, 12 acres, and 40 acres. These properties aro both so well-known that farther description than is given in our advertising columns would appear unnecessary. This sale will give an excellent opportunity for men.who want to purchase a home and a freehold. With the attention that is now being given to dairying, the industry should benefit- by such suitable lands being cut up and put into the market. The reserve prices are very moderate and the terms of payment exceptionally reasonable.

In a recent interview Mr Gih'uth stated that the remount stallions imported by the Government were of the size and class recommended by the Imperial authorities. The remount officers considered that such horses should not bo over 10.2 hands. Those selected wore the best obtainable. Nearly 50 percent, of the horses offered out here for South Africa had to be rejected because they were over 15.2 hands. Many of the horses sent with our First Contingent were up to 15.3 hands. Before purchasing tho remounts Mr Gih'uth had the advice of General Truman the head of the Army Remount Department. This officer recommended the purchase of horses with as much substance in bone as possible, and not over 15.2 hands. One of the horses, now in Christchurch, had some time ago changed hands at 2000 guineas, and Mr Gilruth got him as a bargain because he was lame. Another of the horses had recently won a three-mile steeplechase, carrying 12st 101 b. Tho other horses were all well thought of by competent judges. Ho could easily have purchased horses up to sixteen hands and over, but these, of course, would have cost more, and would not bo so suitable for breeding horses for mounted infantry. The price paid for the Now Zealand horses were from £l5O to £3OO, and six of them were landed in tho colony at a cost of £2OOO.

Trooper E. Kenny writing from Modeler Hirer, under date of August 14th, states : Since writing last wo have got over a lot of ground, as the order came to entrain for Bloemfontein, and from there wo came on here, where the “.Joeys ” seem to be numerous. On the march from Bloemfontein wo passed over Paardobcrg, Magsrsfontcin, and all along the Moddcr River where the heavy lighting had been in former days. It was a pitiful sight to see all the graves where the poor lads fell. One has no idea of it without seeing the place. The position Conjoheld at Magersfontein was simply surprising ; trenches and kopjes all over the place. We are stationed about 24 miles from Kimberley, and I had the pleasure to get in and see the wonderful Diamond City. It is a very nice place ; in fact, the best wc have seen so far. After leaving here we trekked up towards Boshof, where we ran against Comdt. Jacobus, with about 800 men, and succeeded in capturing 16 of them ; also waggons, horses, etc., the remainder got away from us, and ran into Col. Henri, who had the luck to get 76 more. We also got several hundred head of cattle, and had to destroy 21,000 sheep, which wc could not bring along. It has been the way all over lately, killing sheep in hundreds. It seems a great shame, but it must be done. Wo also collected over 600 refugees women and children. Oh, it is a pitiful job, and that’s what wo police have to do. Sometimes you strike a nice little girl that can speak English, but they are as scarce as sponge cakes. Of course, I am alright ; if they speak a little English, as I understand a good bit of Dutch by this time. It seems strange to have a nice lot of women and girls around you, and can’t have a decent talk with them. Well, going back to fight again, three days ago we ran against a party of “ Joe’s ” in the kopjes unexpectedly, and three of the Imperial Police were shot and four wounded, and only one “Joe” killed. One more day brought us back again to the Modder, where we now are, but will be moving off again in the morning, We had a great bit of sport here the other morning. We have some of the Imperial Yeomanry attached to us, and they were supplied with remounts that had never seen a white man. So the Yeomanry wouldn’t think of taking them on at any price, and we (police) were called on to put their saddles, etc., on. When that was done the officer said, “ I think I will get one of these Now Zealanders to ride them. Of course the Imperial Yeomanry all sent out a ringing cheer, but- the New Zealanders were not having any. Wo wanted to see them on and have some fun. So wo did, for an hour afterwards there were horses with saddles on all over the camp, and the poor lads couldn’t catch them— in fact they did not want to. One chap bawlgd out to me to catch his mount, but a team of oxen would not have shifted me; so he loaded his rifle and shot the horse to get the saddle and bridle off it. Two or three more followed suit, and out of 26 horses issued, they arrived in camp with only'six or seven.

St. Andrew's Chrtrch Services, to-morrow (Sunday).—Morning, “ How to Become a Fully-consecrated Soul”; evening, “To Which Terminus are You Travelling?”— Rev. J. G. Paterson.

Whinray’s Hall.—To-morrow morning, 11, Mr E. H. Buckingham; subject, 11 The Only Way.” Evening, at 7, Mr T. B. Strong, 8.A.; subject, “ Science and Religion ” ; solo, “Nazareth," Mr Buckingham. Wesley Church Services to-morrow (Sunday) will be conducted by Rev. B. F. Rothwell, who will preach in the morning on, “ The Last Glance at the Coming One : ‘This Same Jesus.’” Evening, “Brambles that are Willing to be King.”