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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 297, 23 December 1901, Page 2

Prizes won at the recent Horticultural Show can be obtained at " The Beehive after noon to-duy.

A good day's sport will be provided at Tutapouri on Boxing Dry, when there arc to be post entry races that are sure to provide exciting contests. There will be an entertainment in the evening.

Major MeCredie informs us that Gisborne’s portion ot tile Eighth Contingent is to number twenty men. Already theapplications number about eighty, including two or three returned troopers. A coincidence in regard to the liev. Mr Welsh's sermon last evening was that he chose as his text that which Bishop Julius, as will be seen by our telegrams, founded liis remarks upon in his farewell sermon on board the Discovery 011 Saturday.

A cablegram from Adelaide states that a combination of tilth's Circus and a shipment of cattle caused trouble ua the steamer Paroo. A boar broke loose and a panic ensued among the cattle. The bear after mauling several cows was captured j carrying oil a calf. General Castro, the Venezuelan Presi- I dent, is defiant in reference to Germany’s announced intention to compel the payment of claims of German subjects. The President says he will not suffer Germany to humiliate or deprive Venezuela of her rights. Colonel Agapejiff, lecturing at St. Petersburg after residing in Manchuria, said a war with Japan would be dangerous at the present time, owing to Japan’s great naval resources and ability to land one hundred and fifty thousand soldiers on the theatre of war within a fortnight. A cablegram received from Brisbane on Saturday states that the beat wave is unabated. Several deaths from sunstroke and heat apoplexy are reported. A man at Barcaldine whilst digging a grave climbed out and dropped dead. Cyclones have done much damage to property in several townships. We call attention to a change of advertisement of tlie firm of Peckover and Co., land agents. They advertise a choice corner block of five acres, with excellent new residence, model market garden, and residence and small farm, all of which is in the suburbs. They also issue their Christinas and New Year greetings. “ Cronk ” cycling is giving trouble in Victoria. \ cablegram states that the ldiuyole Club, after examining various riders in the Austral Wheel Itaco, decided to shift further inquiry on to the League of Wheelmen. It informed the League that the evidence taken disclosed such an undesirable state of affairs that, if i allowed to continue, would destroy cycling, j The club paid over the stakes.

Chieftain Rangiuia, who has appeared before crowded and enthusiastic audiences in the South Island, will return to Gisborne for New Year, and will give one of his grand musical recitals at an early date. He will probably be assisted by Miss Large, leading soprano of Hawke’s Bay, and the famous wit, humorist, and entertainer, Sheridan M. Barron. The Junior Demonstration held in the Salvation Army Barracks on Monday last, which was so largely attended and so greatly appreciated, is, by special request, to be repeated on Mon lay, January 6th. Several new items will bo introduced. Lieutenant Hill has the children in good training. Tho Band will bo carolling on Christmas Eve, also a tradesman’s march and musical meeting will be held on Thursday night, admission by silver coin. At the Presbyterian Church yesterday the services were conducted by the liev. Mr Day, of Auckland. In the morning the subject of the sermon was “ Home,” and in the evening it had special reference to Christmas. In the morning Miss Heany sang tho Christmas solo “ It came upon tho midnight clear.” In the evening Mr Barlow sang, “ Tho Heavenly Song—Glory to God in the Highest.” Christmas hymns were also sung. Mr A. J. Massey presided at tho organ, and conducted tho musical portion of the service.

A startling incident occurred at about 10 on Saturday night. As a lady was walking up Gladstone road she noticed the gas jot set alire some of the hangings in the front window of Mr l l '. J. Oatridge’s baker’s shop. She ran in and gave tho alarm, and Mr Oatridgo (who was engaged at his books at the time), with other assistance, quickly quenched the flames. Tho goods in tho window were destroyed, but fortunately at an earlier hour the wedding cakes and other choice goods had been removed prior to tho closing of tho shop. At tho conclusion of the evening ser- ' vice at Holy Trinity Church last evoning the choir rendered a number of Christmas carols. Amongst the selections given was “ The Hymn for Christmas Day,” the soloists being Mrs Palairet, Misses Hyett, Ferris, and Davis, and Messrs Coster and Ferris. Other attractive items were: ‘"Good Christian Men Rejoice,” “Tho Shepherds Went Their Hasty Way,” and “When Christ Was Born.” The solo, “ The Way of Peace,” was sung with excellent effect by Mr F. Teat, and was much appreciated by tho congregation. The carol service was given under tho able conductorship of Mr H. D. Parker, Mr H. Taylor presiding at the orgau. At tho Holy Trinity Church on Saturday morning a very pretty wedding took place, tho contracting parties being Mr William Paltridge, son of Capt. Paltridge, of Auckland, and Miss May Stewart, daughter of Mr J. Stewart, of the local Telegraph Department. Tho ceremony took place at eight o’clock, but there was nevertheless a large number of spectators present. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in white muslin, with satin and chiffon trimmings, orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a beautiful spray bouquet. Misses Kirkland (Taieri) and Bright (Gisborne) .idled as bridesmaids, tho former being dressed in white muslin over mauve, and Miss Bright in white muslin, with blue trimmings. Both young ladies carried very pretty bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs Eure and Ganelin, of Gisborne. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. W. Walsh, was full;, choral, the members of the choir being present in strong force. The eh rucel and choir rails were prettily decorated for the occasion, As the bridal party entered tinchurch the hymn “ The V.Jce that Breathed O'er Eden,” was rendered by the choir. A; tho conclusion of the ceremony the oiganist, Mr Taylor, playi The Wedd i-g March. The bridegrom’s gift to the Luide was a gold watch and chain, and to the bridesmaids pretty wish-bone brooch's. with gold hearts in the centre, set with sapphires. At tho conclusion of the se, rice the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents at Haiti, where a sumptuous breakfast awaited them, and the happly couple left amid the good wishes of their numerous friends by the Elingamite at 10 o'clock for Auckland and Rotorua, on their honeymoon tour.