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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 340, 14 February 1902, Page 2

We regret to hear that Mr Xatuscb, the well known architect, is seriously indis posed.

A patent has been taken out by Mr J. B. Jackson, of Motu, for a stand or shoe for timber or other lifting blocks. The fourth test match between the Eng lish and Australian cricket teams commences on the Sydney ground to-day. The promotion of Lieut.-Colonel Thomas William Porter to BrevetColonel is notiiiod in the Gazette.

During the week a mob of fine cattle from Mr Douglas's To Mahanga station passed thr-’ugh Wairoa en route to Gisborne. The Wairoa Railway League has decided to support the Gisborne Railway League in its endeavor to got the gauge altered to that of a light railway. Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday' : 11 East to south and south-west gale ; glass fall soon ; sea heavy ; tides high ; indications much rain.”

The many friends of Mr Charles Y'oung will regret to learn that his wife died yesterday morning. The funeral leaves Mr Young’s residence this afternoon. The Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department advises that mails per Moana, from Sydney of the first ultimo, arrived in London on the morning of the 10th inst.

Practically all labor on the road works

in the district have been suspended by the Lands Department in consequence of the

retrenchment order. The maintenance men have also been dismissed. A bottle of the chocolate-colored water from the Taruheru river has been shown to Dr Finch, but he is not able to solve the puzzle as to how the water becomes discolored.

The Gazette contains a notification that a portion of the section in Custom-house street, originally reserved as a site for a Custom house and post-office, is to be utilised for drill-shed purposes.

In the estimated cost of construction of all railway lines to 31st March, 1901, as furnished by the Public Works Depart-

ment, the cost of the Gisborne-Ivaraka lino was put down at £32,569. The weather report yesterday showed that Auckland had gloomy weather, with smooth sea outside ; Napier, light winds and slight swell ; Wellington and Southern towns, light variable winds and fine weather.

A meeting of the Star of New Zealand Tent, No. 6,1.0.R..5.U., was held in the Tent room last evening, Sister Georgeson, Past Chief Ruler, presiding. A lot of routine business was transacted, and one new member proposed.

At a meeting of the Ormond School Committee on Wednesday evening it was resolved : “ That this Committee, having carefully considered the position of the school, unanimously agree that it has fuli confidence in Mr Jardine as a teacher, and have pleasure in expressing their satisfaction that he has again resumed his duties.”

The house which was destroyed by fire on Wednesday was a building of six rooms, not four rooms, as at first stated. The loss, therefore, is the more serious for the owner, Mr H. Wilkinson. That gentleman tenders those friends who have kindly assisted himself and family since the destruction of the house. The water in the rivers is still of a

rich chocolate color, but so far the

cause of the discoloration has not been arrived at. A bottle of water that was obtained and kept standing by the Inspector shows an accumulation of a peculiar sediment. The Borough Council is having gates affixed to the Beautifying Association’s terrace near the Taruheru cartbridge. The green will then he open to the public. We would suggest that a few seats be erected on the bank, and also that some name be given to the strip dealt with by the Beautifying Association, as the term of Read’s Quay is hardly appropriate to that special portion. During the quarter ending December 31st, 1901, only two provisional applications for letters patent were made by Poverty Bay residents, the applications being from M. Browne for a combined egg-beater, nutmeg-grater and measurer, and from J. B. Jackson for an earth scoop. Mr W. D. Lysnar was an applicant during the quarter for the registration of a trade mark. At a recent meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Joekey Club a request was received from the Tolago Bay Jockey Club, asking that certain persons and horses be placed on the unpaid forfeit list, and it was resolved that the matter could not bo dealt with, the liability having been incurred more than six months. It was decided to refuse an application to remove the disqualification of horses running at an unregistered meeting at Karaka. The programmes for the following meetings were approved : —Pakarae Jockey Club, February 20th; Tokomaru Jockey Club, March 19th; Waipiro Racing Club, March 21st, the latter being subject to certain alterations.

An enthusiastic meeting of citizens was held last evening, His Worship the Mayor presiding, when all details were arranged in connection with the entertaining of the crew of H.M.S. Penguin in the Victoria Domain to-morrow afternoon. A strong committee, consisting of eleven ladies and twenty-five gentlemen was formed, as well as a Sports Committee, consisting of Messrs R. Cole, A. W. Rees, and C. H. W. Dixon. The Secretary, Mr Dixon, will be pleased to receive prizes either in money or suitable articles, and the Committee are anxious .that as many people as possible will bring their contributions of eatables' to the Domain not later than two o’olock to-morrow afternoon.

The question of the right of press representatives to be present at racing enquiries was raised at a meeting of the stewards of the Gisborne Racing Club yesterday. A protest had been lodged by the owner of Kowliele against Tryphena, the winner of the Hack Handicap, for inconsistent running, and before enquiring into ibtheChairtnan, Mr Hepburn, asked if the stewards desired the press to be present at the enquiry. “ There has been deal of talk outside,” remarked Mr Hepburn, “ with regard to the advisability of having the press in at these enquiries, and I should like an expression of opinion from the stewards with regard to the question. Several gentlemen have spoken to me this morning upon the matter, and I thought it only right to bring the matter up.” Mr Newman said that in his opinion the press should always be present at enquiries held by the stewards. It was only fair to the public, and was entirely in the best interests of racing. He thought that the press representatives could be relied upon to use their discretion in dealing with all matters that were discussed. Mr W. Gault also spoke. in favor of the press being admitted upon all occasions. Mr Hepburn said that he had himself no objection to the press being present, but having been asked to bring the matter up Ihe had done so. The meeting unanimously approved of the Times representative being allowed to remain, and the enquiry proceeded. The owner of JSowhete said that his mare had defeated Tryphena on the previous day in a six furlong race, which had been run in 1.20, whilst Tryphena had that day turned the tables on him in a seven furlong race run in 1.30. He alleged that Tryphena had not at any time been prominent in the race of the previous day. Mr Hepburn said that the official time of the six furlong race referred to was 1.18, and not 1.20. He had watched Tryphena’s running, and as far as be could see there was nothing inconsistent about it. In the race that morning Tryphena met liowhete on much better terms, and the distance

was also different. The stewards did noi think it necessary to call on the owner cl Tryphena for an explanation, the meet* ing being unanimously in favor of dis* missing the protest.

Notice Is given that all dogs in the borough must be registered by to-morrow.

Sics rs Common, Shelton, and Co.'s horse sale takes place at Waerenga-a-kika to-dav.

The to’: er of Messrs Goldsmith and Lewis for fencing at i’oututu has been accepted.

Tenders for installing a • ortion of Putao Jli.i cose wnu t-1 Jock Cook County Council to-niorrov- . Acceptances in cornu ■' i with the P.B. Turf Club's in u-tir ,ose on Thursday next. Entries close to-ba, .of tin. classes that are being tunned at b . Joseph’s Convent for tile theory of music. Tenders close to-morrow with the Taruheru Road Board for the supply of 300 yards of liver gravel. At- Waurcnga-a-bika to-day Messrs Wyliie and Mason hold their annual horse sale, when over 000 horses will be submitted to auction.

By the last ’Frisco mail advice was received that Messrs Sydney East,-Jonn Peach, and C. G. Piesse had been awarded certificates for the theory examination in Pitman’s shorthand.

The Gazette notifies that Major Lambert William Loveday, '2nd Battalion, Wellington Mounted Rifles, has been appointed to command the Public School Cadets of the Colony. The Gazette contains the appointment of William Eustace Langford as a lieuteuant in the New Zealand Militia ; also William Pitt as a liouuenant and paymaster.

Charles Lewis, a single man, groom at Oliinnery’s stables, was found dead this morning. He is supposed to have fallen from a loft in which lie slept.—Christchurch telegram.

The heifers from Danuevirke to be sold at Messrs Wyliie and Mason’s sale next Wednesday, arrived at Murewai in good condition on Wednesday, the journey from Dannevirke having occupied 23 days.

The alteration of tho date of the hold

ing of the Hawke’s Bay Land Board’s meetings from tho third Friday in each month to the third Wednesday has been approved by Government, and notice is accordingly given in the Gazette.

At a meeting of the Ormond School Committee, held on Wednesday evening, the following resolution was passed : “This Committee, having carefully considered the position of the school, unanimously agree that it has full confidence in air Jardine as a teacher, and have pleasure in expressing their satisfaction that he has again resumed his duties.” Judgment for plaintiff was givon by Mr Barton, S.M., in the following cases at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning : A. H. Gillman (Mr It. N. Jones) v. Karauria Ruru, claim £2 11s, costs £1 2s ;

William Hackett (Mr G. H. Lysnar) v.

John Pohatu, claim £7 19s, costs £1 10s ; Augustus Zenker (Mr G. H. Lysnar) v Pauro, claim £l, costs 14s ; County Coun-

cil v. Alexander Milno, claim £1 11s 3d for rates, costs 12s.

There now seems to be no doubt that H.M.S. Condor has been wrecked. This vessel is not, as has been stated in some journals, the gunboat that achieved fame at tho bombardment of Alexandria, but has more recently been placed in commission. She is, we are informed, a sister vessel to H.M.S. Alert, which also had some rough experiences. We understand that some of those now serving on H.M.S. Penguin, at present in the Bay, served on the ill-fated Condor. The Star of Gisborne Lodge, No. 61, of the L0.0.F., held their usual meeting last evening at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hall, Bro. R. Robb, Noble Grand, presiding. A large amount of business was transacted, including the election of trustees, standing committee, sick visiting committee, and auditors. Seven new members were initiated in the usual impressive manner by the officers, Bro. Oolebourne, J.P.G., officiating in the absence of Bro. Robb, who was obliged to retire on aocount of illness in his family. Two new members were elected and three proposed. The attendance was very satisfactory. Bro. C. A. Barron ably officiated at the organ throughout the evening. Several sailors from the warship Penguin, who were present at the races yesterday, had a race to themselves after the last event had been decided. They were mounted on horses obtained from the livery stables, and durmg the afternoon tried their level best to persuade the Secretary of the Club to allow them to go on the oourse proper for a gallop. When the last race had been run, their wish was acceded to, the quartette having once round at top, much to the amusement of the spectators, who cheered the winner as (vigorously whipping) he swept past the grandstand about forty lengths in front of his companions.

Notice is given in the Gazette that Commander Combe, of H.M.S. Penguin, reports having found the following rocks in Gisborne harbor: —A pinnacle rock, with 12ft over it at 1.w.5., in the position as given below: Gisborne flagstaff bearing, N. 16deg. W.; Pah Hill bearing, N. 24deg. E.; summit of Tuamotu Island bearing N. 86deg, E., 1.05 miles. A rock, with 31ft over it at 1.w.5., and close to the line of leading-beacons, lies in the following position: Gisborne flagstaff bearing, N. 3deg. E., I'lß miles ; Pah Hill bearing, N. 68deg. E.; summit of Tuamotu Island, herring S. 71deg. East. A rock, with 16ft over it at 1.w.5., is situated as follows : Gisborne flagstaff bearing, N. lOdeg E., Pah Hill bearing, N. 70deg E.; summit of Tuamotu Island bearing S. 73deg. E. Vessels should approach the anchorage off Gisborne exactly in the line of the leading beacons.