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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 293, 18 December 1901, Page 2

Some correspondence is held over til* to-morrow.

Tenders close at noon to-day for additions to Messrs Teat and Friar’s business premises.

The monthly meeting of the Hospital Trustees takes place to-night, at the Hospital.

Messrs Williams and Kettle’s stock sale takes place to-morrow, at Mutawhero Yards, the sale commencing at 11.UO a.ui. Applications are to he in by noon on Friday for the control of the Old Men’s Home, a married couple being required. Applications are duo at noon on Friday from persons willing to collect native rates for the County Council.

An error occurred in the date on which the first round of the Ladies’ Singles Tennis Tournament was to be completed : it should have been the 27th iii°t, instead of the 20tli.

At Sydney' yesterday the LieutenantGovernor opened the handsome new Stock Exchange in Pit-t street. Congratulatory speeclies were made by the Premier and others.

The great attraction for to-morrow afternoon and evening will be the garden fete in connection with Holy Trinity Church. The gathering takes place in Mr (j. Humphreys' grounds, on the Waikanae. In the afternoon there will be sports, while for the evening a first-class conceit is promised. The affair is in the hands of a strong committee, and should the weather prove fine, there is no doubt the fete will prove a great success.

The first annual dinner of the Canterbury Society of Wellington was held on Monday night. The Hon. Walker presi fed. In the course of a speech the .Premier said the time was not far distant when Christchurch would bo brought within six hours of Wellington. The importance of these centres demanded it, and when the North Trunk line was completed and a ferry service to Picton and the line to Cheviot completed, such a result would bo obtained. Mention was made at the Horticultural Society’s meeting last evening of the fact that one or two members had missed from tho hall plants which they had placed on exhibit. In one ease a lady wrote stating that her own exhibits had been taken and others left in their place. The Committee hope that persons who have, taken other than their own plants from t h G h a ii w dl di p'ice communicate with the secretary of the Society, so r,ue exhibits can be restored to their rightful owners.

Persons on the look-out for Christinas boxes are referred to Murk Way's advertisement. All purchasers of goods to the amount of five shillings can select a nice lace tie or collarette, and all purchasers of goods to the value of ten shillings can . select a lady's fancy apron. All purchasers of clothing and mercery to the value of ten shillings and upwards will be given three gents silk ties or one fancy silk handkerchief. A large assortment of ladies’ and children’s mushroom hats have just been received, as well as several shipments of new season's goods. The breaking-up cerf™ony in connection with Miss Aylmer's school tooK place at Whataupoko yesterday afternoon. After the pupils had been treated to refreshments, the prizes awarded for the year’s work were distributed, with the 1 following results: —Arithmetic. Muss j Margat Rees ; sewing, Miss Merle j Lawless; reading, Miss Gretta Simeon: j reading and spelling, Master Hawea j Rees; good conduct, Miss Iranui Lunn : i writing? Master Gilbert Ritchie; regular I attendance, Miss Merle Lawless ; reading , and spelling, Miss Iranui Lunn ; arith- , metic, Master lolliot Hookey ; reading and ; spelling, Master Allan Muir ; writing, ; Master° liawea Rees ; reading, Master j Ray Muir; good conduct, Master Dick j Simeon. 1

•MU:: T 1 m.ous au'ku.r, 0:i----g.:g. d as tv:vn by the H iwke's Bay 1 LVtvkvt Vs- i Jib arrived at Wellington ■ by the- Wclimate- yesterday. lie states iie can only stay in the colony tiil next March, as he must be back in England for j cricket in May.

Farmers requiring a first-class cream separator would do well to note the advertisement of Messrs Wingate and Co., of Auckland, in regard to the famous Alpha-Laval separator. That it is unquestionably the best separator made is videneed by tlie fact that it has been awarded over 000 first prizes. The sales of the Aipfia Envoi cream separator exceed 25U,G0U, which Messrs Wingate and Co. claim is more than five time the sales of all other makes of cream separators. The Alpha-Laval is sold in 27, 45, 55, and 10J gallon sizes.

The annual sale promoted by Mrs C. P. Davies in aid of the Melanesian and Maori Missions took place yesterday artomoon at tier residence, Haiti, and proved an unqualified success. Mr and Mrs Davies had gone to considerablepains in preparing for the occasion, and it must have been particularly gratifying to them to see tlleir efforts crowned with success. The pretty grounds were gaily decorated with bunting, and presented a most pleasing appearance. A large marque had been erected in a sheltered portion of the grounds, and here were to be seen the tables laden with all manner of fancy-goods and Christmas novelties, 1 whilst Maori and Island curios were well : represented. Other tables containing j sweets and light refreshments were presided over by young ladies, who did good business during the afternoon. There was a large attendance, and the sale should result in a substantial sum accruing to the two missions in aid of which it was promoted. Mrs Davies had the assistance of Mesdames Williams, Coleman, and a number of young lady friends. The examination of the lady students in connection with St. John’s Ambulance Association was held by Dr. Cole, the results reflecting the highest credit upon the teacher, Dr. Weiliy Fisher. Most of the papers are excellent; Miss Pollock's was not only correct in every particular, ! but also showed u grasp of the subject i only to be expected front medical students, and she was perfect in her oral and practical examinations, winning the possible number of marks, and passing with honors. Miss Norah Sampson also gained the highest possible marks, it not being easy to decide as between the merits of tho two papers, which both gained honors. The following ladies passed first class : Mesdames Mathias and Siddells, Misses Phillips, Shaw, U’Ren, Maunsell, and Annie Shaw. The following ladies passed, and will also be entitled to a certificate : Mrs East, Misses Drown, Hyde, Warren, and Humphreys. Before separating, tho ladies requested tho hon. secretary to write to Dr. Fisher thanking him heartily for the perseverance and skill displayed during his lectures, and to Dr. Cole for his kindness in conducting the examination.

A meeting of tho Committee of the Horticultural Society was held in the City Rink last evening. Present : Messrs A. F. Kennedy (President), Bull (2), Wilson, Grant, Thompson, Townloy, and Gaudin. Apologises for non-attendance wore received from Messrs File, Darton, and Bushnell. Tho Secretary reported that the total receipts in connection with the Show amounted to a little over LIU, and there was a credit balance from the previous Show of about £lO. Very few members had paid their subscription, and a few pounds could be expected from this source. Accounts amounting to £26 ‘2s fid were passed for payment. The question of prize money was gone into at length, and the sum of £l9 7s was allotted for this purpose. The Committee decided not io award second prizes except in one or two special classes. Discussion took place with regard to the Autumn Show, and a committee consisting of Messrs Bull (2), Darton, Thompson, Kennedy, and Grant were appointed to draw up a schedule, allot prizes, and also fix tho date of tho Show. Tho Secretary was instructed to call the sub-committee together immediately after the Christmas holidays. With regard to the question of prizes for the Autumn Show, Mr G. Bull stated that he

had already offered to him six prizes of one guinea each for competition. The Committee decided to allot the sum of .£2O for prizes apart from tho special

prizes. Messrs Grant and Kennedy spoke of the advisability of also having a bulb show ; it was agreed to consider the matter at a future meeting, the members present expressing warm approval of the suggestion.