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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 292, 17 December 1901, Page 2

Attention is directed to tho advertiser mont of J’. H. Dalton, tailor, of Auckland) who announces the arrival of shipments of spring and summer tweeds. At tho Polico Court yesterday Mr G. Stubbs, J.P., presided. The only ease to bo disposed of was ono of drunkenness, the offender being fined 8s and 2s costs. An advertisement of Wingate and Co., ironmongers, Auckland, in regard to tho Alpha-Lava! crearfi separators is crowded out of this issue, but will appear tomorrow. Arrangements in connection with tho Te Karaka sports are in a forward state, and the Committee anticipate a most successful gathering. The programme appears ip another column. An excellent opportunity to residents to obtain wall-papers, picture mouldings and that class of goods will bo afforded at Messrs Morrison Bros, sale, commencing at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. The lines to be offered are of first-class quality, and consist of the firm's latest importations. Messrs Wyllio and Mason will conduct the sale.

Some developments at the Old Men’s Homo lately have led to the Board calling applications for fresh caretakers.. It appears that for somo days past the Homo has beeii practically running itself, and among incidents recorded is one of an inmate driving round tire town in a landau as if ho were the groat King Richard himself. In this issue will be found a new advertisement from Mr 11. Robertson, gents’ hatter and mercer, drawing attention to the attractive novelties ho has just opened in silk ties, scarves, and silk handkerchiefs, especially selected for the Christmas trade ; also to his large stock of gents’ hats and caps. Mr Robertson has just received a large shipment of Kuiapoi suits in mens’, boys', and youths’, to tit all figures, tiie goods beiug equal to those made to measure, and at hair ihs cost: Visitors to the town at the fostivo season, would do well to give him a call, and they will find that his stock for quality, variety, and value, is second to none. The attention of parents and guardians is directed to an advertisement appearing in this issue in reference to T. Harle Giles’ Business College and Training Institute, Lower Sytnonds street, Auckland. The advantage of a sound business education to boys and girls is of the utmost importance, and is perhaps the best legacy that parents can leave their children. Such an education is to be obtained at Mr Giles’ College, in Auckland, as is evidenced by the testimonials that he has received from New Zealand commercial houses that have received boys from the school. In addition to an excellent commercial education, instruction is also given in all classical and mathematical subjects, and pupils are prepared for Civil service, matriculation, and other public examinations. Prospectuses may bo obtained on application to the principal, or to Mr \V. J. P. Gaudin, Times Ollice, from whom all particulars in regard to the school can be obtained.

A meeting of the committee having in hand the arrangements for the Holy Trinity Church fete on Thursday next was held last evening, when final arrangements were made. The members of the committee have left no stone unturned to make the gathering a success, and the fete, which is to be held in Mr G. Humplirevs' pretty grounds, should eclipse all previous functions of the kind. A programme of sports has been arranged for the afternoon, and a concert for the evening, and provision has also been made for a dozen and one side shows. The ladies of the congregation have in hand the arrangements for tea, refreshments, etc., and arc working hard to make the fete a success. The charge for admission to the grounds for afternoon and evening will be two shillings, and (or the evening alone , one shilling. A family tickc-t, to admit ! four, can be obtained for five shillings. A j very handsome brooch has been presented j by Mr Good for the best decorated bicycle, j and the committee hopes to see good competition,

.Mr J. Pollock offers a light spring trap A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Society is convened for 7.30 this evening. Members of Court William Gladstone, A.0.F., are reminded that to-night is quarter night. Captain Edwin tc-iegraphed yesterday : “ North to west and south-west gale ; glass rise ; indications rain ; tidc3 ordiary.-’ Mr T. G. Lawless offers for sale the goodwill of a lease of 300 acres, suitable for dairying. The owner is leaving the district. The installation of the R.W.M.-elect and the investiture of officers of the Montrose Masonic Lodge will take place to-night. Mr J. Godfrey’s book-keeping classes will commence on January 7th. The terms are noted in an advertisement elsewhere.

The Countess cf Raafurly and suite | left Dunedin by the Tutanekai at 2 yester- . day afternoon. They will be joined by the Governor at Lyttelton to-day. A special announcement is made this morning, as to Christinas and New Year gifts at Lure's. To each customer spending 10s a handsome fire-screen will be given. A fine stock of new goods for the festive season has been opened up. Some of the handsome figures on record in regard to the progress of tho Government Life Insurance Otlico aro given in an advertisement this morning. People aro advised to insure soon to partake of the bonus profits. A sale of work in aid of the Melanesian and Maori missions wiil take place at the residence of Mr C. P. Davies, Haiti, this afternoon, and promises to be largely attended. A varied assortment of useful articles, including Japanese, Maori, and Melanesian goods, sweets, toys, and produce of all descriptions, jams and marmalade, etc., will be offered for sale at reasonable prices, and should be eagerly sought after. The sale will be on from two to six o’clock. Tho following are the drawings and handicaps for the Ladies’ Single Tournament to bo played on the Teunis Club’s Courts :—Mrs Barlow, owes 15, plays Miss F. McCredie, rec. 15 ; Miss Adams, scratch, plays Miss Bright, rec. 50 ; Miss Rutherford, owes 40, plays Miss Heany, roc. 80 ; Miss C. Boylan, scratch, -plays Miss Butt, rec. 15 ; Miss Sampson, rec. J 15, plays Miss Nolan, rec. 50 ; Miss McCredie, rec. £ 15, plays Miss Boylan, rec. 15 ; Miss \V. Adair, rec. 50, and Mrs A. L. Muir, rec. 80, have drawn byes in the first round. The first round has to be completed on or before Friday, 20th inst., and after that a week will bo allowed for each round.

The Salvation Army Barracks was crowded last night, when the annual junior demonstration took place. After the opening exorcises the junior company gave the dialogue “ What is Love?” The mother’s part was taken oy Miss Bertha Morgan. The others who took part in the dialogue wet'O lthoda McCoomb, Nellie Smith, Annie Smith, and Carrie Srnale. The dialogne was well given, and very much appreciated. The trio, “ The Coming Army,” was nicely sung by SergeantMajor Jackson, W. Sawyer, and Miss Huston. A humorous recitation, “ Don’t,” by Edgar Forrest, was very entertaining. By request Tthoda McCoomb sang “ Behold me Standing at the Door,” which was very impressively sung. A recitation, 11 In the House of Too Much Trouble,” was effectively given by Edie Stuckey. “ Pass It On,” was then sung by the company, after which Lieut. Hill recited “ All iu an Omnibus.” For an encore ha recited “ The l'evil Brought it Out.” An exceedingly pretty effect was given by what was termed a iloral bouquet and cross, which was taken part in by twelve juniors, who creditably acquitted themselves. The song was *• Heart Flowers,” which was so much appreciated that it had to bo repeated. A sketch, “ Two sorts of Daddy,” was given by ten children, live of whom represented ouo class of daddy and the other five the reverse cla-s. After tho general programme a distribution of prizes followed, and tho mooting was brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology. Tho gathering, which was a bright and happy one, was conducted by Capt. Sharp.