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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 341, 15 February 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne School Committee haV? received 32 applications for the vacant position of headmaster of the school. A polo match between the Mangahei a , and Poverty Bay teams takes place at the ji Taritheru grounds this afternoon. |f At .the Napier Supreme Court, Harry t £d\vard Dennett \vas sentenced to one 1 «.e for assault and robbery . ' •"•tell between the East Coast The rifle n,.. ' " ho bluejackets of Mounted Bides anu . ' tbt H.M.S. Penguin is to eventual . range this afternoon. | Tenders close at the Taruheru Boad Board office at 11 a.m. to-day for the supply of about 300 cubic yards of Waipaoa river gravel for the Makauri Middle Boad,

At the Police Court yesterday morning, a first ofl'ei.iier for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged by Mr Barton, S..U.

Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday

" North-west to west and south-west gale ; glass fall ; tides poor : indications rain.”

The Acting Health Oilieer, Dr Finch, and the Sanitary Inspector for Hawse’s Bay, Mr Kershaw, are at present on a visit of inspection to Poverty Bay.

We regret to hear that Mrs McConnell, of Auckland, who is well-known in Gis borne as a vocalist, is in a serious state of health.

It is reported that .£‘6ooo to £IO,OOO worth of damage lias been done to the linseed crops in this district by the caterpillars. The concert announced for last Sunday by the Wesley Church Choir will be given to-morrow on the lawn in front of the Hospital, commencing at 3 o’clock. Yesterday afternoon a party of gentlemen, at the invitation of the agents of the Armenia, proceeded out in the Waihi to tiie woolship. A very pleasant time was spent, and Captain Torgersen and his crew were wished God speed and a pleasant voyage.

The subject of Rev. J. G. Paterson’s lecture to-morrow evening will be : ‘‘The two words, Von Moltke dashed through Germany at the commeneeinent of tiie Franco-Prussian War : “ Ilreig Mobil ! ” (War ! Mobilise.) We have received from the American Tobacco Company a pretty almanac for the present year. A striking portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire is shown, and the almanac is altogether a very handsome one.

The Wesley Church services will be conducted in the morning by Mr J. Peckover, “ In Memoriarn,” the late Mr Francis Hicks. In the evening the Rev. B. F. Rothwell’s subject will be “Lions and Great Lion Tamers.” A comet solo will be played by Mr James Chrisp.

At Wellington, David Dick, charged with arson at Greytown, in whose case the jury had already disagreed, again came before the Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty. The Chief Justice ordered him to come up for sentence when called upon. The following players will represent Gisborne in the cricket match with H.M.S. Penguin to be played this afternoon on Victoria Domain, commencing at 2 o’clock : —Haworth, Ferris (2), Lyttleton, Hill, Kretchmer, Hay, Iveson, Sheridan, Andrews (2); emergencies, Witty and Cumuting. At the Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr Barton, S.M., Thomas Dawson and Puka Cookery, charged with disorderly behaviour at Whalatutu on the tith iust., were convicted and fined £1 each, costs £2 0s Gd, in default of immediate payment seven days’ hard labor in Gisborne gaol. An accident to a carpenter occurred at the Gisborne Hotel yesterday. A young man named W. Morley was erecting a scaffolding in the building, when a plank gave way, precipitating him to the floor, a distance of about ten feet. The young man was severely bruised and shaken, and was conveyed to the Hospital. Acceptances for the Turanga Stakes, First Hurdles, and Flying Handicap, for the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s annual meeting, close with the Secretary at the Masonic Hotel to-night at 9.30. Entries will be received for the following races : Makauri Handicap, Maiden Scurry, Telephone Handicap,' Handicap Hack Flat Race, and Second Hack Flat Race.

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Central District of the Independent

Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity, is to be held in Wellington on Thursday, February 20th. Bro. A. Georgeson, P.C.R., Sec., who represents the Gisborne Tent, and Sister I. Georgeson, P.0.R., who represents the Star of New Zealand Tent, leave for Wellington to-morrow afternoon, to be present at the meeting. The weather report for yesterday showed: —Prevailing wind in North Island from N.W., varying to N. southward; rain at Farewell Spit, Dunedin, and Invercargill ; passing showers at Westport and Greymouth; Auckland, New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Christchurch, cloudy weather; rough seas at Castlepoint and Cape Campbell to moderate at Nuggets Point; moderate sea at Cape Egrnont; rough Farewell Spit, and moderate seas southward.

There is not muoh interest taken in railway matters in Wairoa, that is at least if we can judge from the following paragraph, which appeared in the last issue of the Guardian : —“ No one, except the secretary, oue member and the press representative put in an appearance at the time appointed for the Railway League meeting on Saturday night. This is one of the worst nights that could be selected for a meeting in Wairoa.”

It is expected that there will bo a large attendance at the Victoria Domain this afternoon, when the crew of H.M.S. Penguin will be entertained by local citizens. The Committee hope that as many people as possible will send their contributions of eatables to the Victoria Domain not later than two o’clock this afternoon. The Secretary (Mr C. H. W. Dixon) has arranged for contributions to be left at Mr J. Townley’s shop in Gladstone road, or if communicated with he will send for contributions. A sports programme has been arranged, and a most pleasant afternoon should be spent.

Wo have received from Mr G. H. Norris, the local Agent of the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company, the twenty-second annual report and balancesheet of the company. It shows a credit on the profit and loss account of £3911, and it is proposed to pay a divend of 6d per share. The accumulated capital amounted to £107,529 19s 3d. The net premium income for the year totalled £42,072 7s, while the compensation paid and provided for amounted to £25,766 Lis sd. The report thus shows the company to be in a flourishing condition.

An unrecorded incident of the send-off to the “ Eighth.” The men were paraded, in front of the Post Office. The Governor prepared to exhort also when his Lordship had finished. Lord Ranfurly, previous to speaking passed his silk hat and gloves to Private Secretary the Hon. Hill-Trevor for safe-keeping. Having finished his peroration, he resumes his hat amidst cheers. Then, the people’s Richard stepped up to say his say, and he, too, with the utmost casualness, passed his ' belltopper for safe keeping to the Hon. Hill-Trevor 1 It was quite a little surprise party for Hill-Trevor, but he bore his blushing honours right manfully. Mr W, Morgan, the Chairman of the High School Board of Governors, has received a telegram from the Secretary of the Education Board, stating that the Board were desirous of meeting a representative of the High School and the Gisborue School, to consider arrangements with regard to the High School, the meeting to take place on the 18th. A later telegram was received stating :—“ Circumstances have arisen postponing the meeting of the Education Board until Tuesday, the 25th. Please arrange accordingly.” It was therefore decided not to hold the meeting of the committee last evening. The School Committee and the Board of Governors meet shortly to consider the matter.

The Magistrate Court wa3 yesterday occupied in hearing the case of Common, Shelton and Co. v. Captain Alexander Mowatt, and the owners of the barque Cloch, the claim being for the sum of .£l6 8s 6d damages, sustained through the leakage of a cask of whisky, alleged to

have if?®!! stowed in a defective manner. Messrs G. Matthewson and L. Lewis were the presiding Justices. Mr Be Lautour appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr R. N. Jones for the defendants. The evidence of Gordon McKinnon, marine surveyor, which was taken in Dunedin.! having been read. Counsel addressed the Court. The Bench said that the case rested upon the evidence of Captain McKinnon, the marine surveyor, who stated he had taken notes of the condition mmk St the time of its arrival in ot n.. ' “« was nothing improper Dunedin, and there ' -■>* alyWed, in the way in which the cask w. ” - In the face of his statements the veroicu must be with the defendants. Plaintiffs were accordingly non-suited with costs £3 7b fid.

Messrs Wyllio and Mason hold their usual produce .-me at 11 a.m. and their horse sale at 2 p.lll. to day. Messrs Dalgc-ty-and Co. hold their next stock sale at the Mukaraka yards on Monday, v.r . a large number of cattle and -1: ep v. 11! oe ottered. Messrs Cotumou, Shelton, and Co. hold a sale at Uaci'i-tiga-a-inka on '"’ednesday next, when Hu steers will be .milted to auction. Metr-iling is required •, . p rtimi of Paine Hill. Tende rs fo' v clu- e at the Cook County C . d’s oliice today.

Mr T. Cl. Lawless. ..:J .-.gen!, lots a change ot adveitisemr at in inis issue, in widen he notifies a large number of properties fur sale. Messrs Common. Shelton and Co. advertise a number of dairy farms at Makauri and Ormond tor sale. Tue Makauri s’etiotis are within a mile of the factory, while the land at Ormond is within a mile of the railway station. At Waerenga-a-hika on Wednesday, Messrs \Yymo and Mason will submit to auction 2,10 cattle, which include 200 heifers from Hawke’s Bay, specially selected at Dannevirke to suit the requirements of dairymen and those wanting good Shorthorn breeding stock.

In another column Messrs Williams and Kettle oiler for sale a large number of sheep. The sheep offered consist of crossbred ewes, Lincoln ewes and wethers, Romneys, wether lambs, weaners, and rams, varying from 2-tooth to S-tooth. Particulars as to the sheep can be obtained from the vendors.

A Wellington resident has received a letter fotn his brother-in-law, who is a large provision dealer in London, showing that the position of dealers ia butter and cheese at Home just now is causing some anxiety. The competition by foreigners for the English market has become exceedingly keen, and several provision dealers in London, who hold large stocks of butter, became insolvent within a period of throe months prior to doth December, their total liabilities amounting to about .£250,000. At the time of writing butter was slow of sale at satisfactory rates, and there was a good deal of apprehension amongst dealers in the Australian and New Zealand article as to how they would fare during the present year. A curious and rather incredible story about the Royal tour comes from Portsmouth. When the Ophir, with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on board, was nearing St. Helena the signal was made to the attendant cruisers St. George and Juno, “Can you steam another knot'?’’ The Juno replied, “ Yes, four if you please.” This answer was regarded as impertinent, and when the vessels reached Portsmouth, as a mild form of punishment the Jnno was ordered to lie up the harbour, while the more respectful St. George came alongside the dockyard. The Juno is lying at her moorings still. Probably ’tis an idle tale, but funnier things have happened in the Navy, We once heard a story to the effect that a certain cruiser which had steamed six hours from Sydney was ordered back by the commander to fetch new sets of films for his hand-camera. The Maiden Hack Race at a recent country meeting in Victoria, was productive of an extraordinary incident. The Sportsman, in referring to the event, says that twelve horses were some time ranged at the barrier, twisting and turning, then, when the start was made, one or two hung fire. As the leading horse turned into the straight, those who always crowd on the track to get the best view of the race saw something trailing alongside Miraa, the horse running on the inside, and the rider was urging his horse on for all he was worth. When the horses passed the post it was found that the jockey had the network barrier fixed round his neck, and had carried it all the way round, he and his horse being so entangled in it that young Myers could not, in the heat of a race, loose either himself or his mount. If one of the back horses had trodden on the trailing barrier there would probably have boen a dreadful accident. The boy was fortunate in having the inside running. The queer race created a great hubbub, and the judge (Mr D. l'reahy) was greeted with cries of “no race,” and counter cries of “place them” by interested parties. Coolness saved the situation. He sent a horseman to the starter for his version of the affair, and Mr Mclsaac promptly declared it “no start.” The race was run over again, and the same two horses who finished first and second in the unfortunate event occupied similar positions in the succeeding race.

Holy Trinity Church.—To-morrow (the first Sunday in Lent): 8 a.m., Holy Communion, subject “ Rend Your Heart”; 7 p.m., Evening Prayer, subject “ Christ Fasteth, and is Tempted.”—Rev. W. Welsh.

Roman Catholic Church Services. — To-morrow (Sunday): Gisborne, Mass 8 and 11 a.m., Vespers 7 p.tn.; Patutahi, Mass 9 a.m.; Waerenga-a-hika, Mass 11 a.m.—Rev. T. Mulvihiil. Wesley Church Services.—f To-morrow (Sunday): 11 a.m., Mr J. Peckover; 7 p.m., subject “ Lions and Great Lion Tamers,” Rev. B. F, Rothwell; cornet solo, Mr Jas. Chrisp.

St. Andrew’s Church Services.— To-morrow (Sunday): 11 a.m., “ Whatsoever He saith unto you, do ”; 7 p.m., subject “ The two words Von Moltke flashed through Germany at the commencement of the Franco-Prussian War: 1 Kreig Mobil ’ (‘ War ! Mobilise !’).” — Rev. J. G. Paterson.