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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 344, 19 February 1902, Page 2

The Zealandia leaves for Southern ports this evening at 5 o’clock. The monthly meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held last night after the Borough Council meeting. “ Owing to our isolation and lack of railway communication I think wo must forego the houor,” said Or Whinray at the Borough Council last night when the question of the testimonial to the Premier >vas being discussed.

The rental valuation of Gisborne Borough under the 1902 assessment is £35,076, which is an increase of some ,£2OOO upon that for the preceding year. The capital value, which was last year something over J 6330,000, is expected this year to amount to over ,£500,000.

The race books for the Turf Club's meeting show several improvements on the old style of card. The names of the horse and weights are printed in distinctive type, and Mr Gumming has been to the trouble of inserting the trainer’s name in addition to the pedigree with each entry.

Air AlcGregor, of the Kia-Ora factory, will hold a meeting of To Arai farmers 01J Alonday, 24th inst., with reference to the establishment of a skimming station in that district. It must be very encouraging to settlers throughout the district to see the progress that the dairying industry is making, .aud we expect to see a large attendance at Air AlcGregor’s meeting on Alonday next.

At the weekly practice of the Gisborne . Bides Band held last evening, a presentation was made to Air E. Sault, on the eve of his marriage, and departure from Gisf borne. The presentation took the form of J a silver mounted biscuit barrel, suitably inscribed, and was made by Air McKillop, bandmaster, who spoke of the sterling qualities of Air Sault as a player. Air

Alcßillop also extended to the recipien; the congratulations C l . members of tht baud and their best wishes for nis future happiness. Air’Sault suitably responded, thanking ths members for their kindness. The question of technical instruction for school teachers was discussed at the meeting of the High School Board of Governors, the matter arising from a communication received from Air Hill, Inspector of Schools, suggesting that the Board should contribute towards the cost of bringing an instructor from Napier every Saturday, returning on the Sunday. Air Nolan said that if a headmaster who understood technical education were appointed this expense would bo avoided. Air DeLautour thought that it would be unwise for the Board to decide on further expenditure untii it was ascertained what the school was going to cost them. Air Alorgan said that the school had started with forty-oue pupils, but did not know whit the Board would be able' to draw for that number. The matter was doferred until Air Alorgan’s return from Napier, when the result of his interview with the Board would be known.

Last discount day for gas accounts tomorrow.

A gent's bicycle is advertised for saltat a low figure.

An iron-grey horse, lost from AVhata tutu, is advertised for.

A reward is ofi'erc-d for tho recovery of a purse containing money, lost between Gisborne and Patutahi.

Mr lan Simson, District Valuer, re turned from Wuiroa yesterday.

Messrs Common, Sbeitun and Co. and Messrs Wyliie and Mason hold theii monthly stock sale at Waerenga-a hika today.

Contractors are reminded that tenders for wharf extension close at the Harboi Board Office on Thursday, 27th inst., at noon.

Tenders for several leases in the bankrupt estate of Arthur Francis Cuff are invited by notice- in another column. Tenders ciose on Saturday at noon.

The City Land held a marching practice last evening through the main streets of the town. A number of popular seiec tions were rendered, the music being much appreciated by residents.

A dance will be held in McFavlano’s Hall to -morrow evening, commencing at eight o’clock. Music will be provided by Mrs Fernandez, and Mr H. Pool will act as M.C.

A large crowd gathered at tire nagstaff last evening, report having been received of the arrival in the roaustead of the long-expected dredge, the John Townley. Mr H. It. Smith, of Goldsmith’s Hall, Gladstone Road, has a change of advertisement in this issue. A splendid lot of electroplated ware suitable for presents has just been received, and inspection of the same is invited.

None of the Otago players selected in the inter-island cricket match being available, Mr J. Baker, the selector of the South Island team, has telegraphed to Hr F. C. Raphael, representing the Cricket Council, the advisability of abandoning the match this season.

An application was made to the Borough Council last night for permission to remove tho two beautiful puriri trees in front of the Argyll Hotel. The two trees are an ornament to the town, and it will be a pity if it is found necessary to clear them away.

A trial of the Jones’ lever binder and reaper took place in Mr Witters’ paddock, Makauri, yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of those interested in farming implements. Tbe working of the machine was explained by Mr Ranger, the agent for Poverty Bay district. Tho crop operated on was -a very heavy one and thus gave a thorough test of the machino, which was drawn by Mr Gordon’s team of three horses, and went very smoothly, doing its work splendidly. Those present expressed their' warm satisfaction with the reaper an I binder. They were also very pleased with the fly wheel, considering it to be of great assistance for heavy cutting work. Anyone wishing to see tbe machine may do so at Messrs Ranger and Co.’s, which firm will be pleased to give all information as to the working of the machines, and to show many testimonials of the satisfaction given by the machines.

A return match was fired off yesterday between a team representing the East Coast Mounted Rifles and a team from the Penguin. The Mounted Rifles won by 12, the scores being the best in the aggregates and in the totals of tbe fourmatches in which the Penguin representatives have taken part. Last night the Mounted Rifles entertained the Penguin team at a smoke concert and supper in Mr J. Craig’s rooms. Lieutenant Colebourne presided, aud a very enjoyable evening was spent. Three toasts wore honored —that of “ His Majesty the King,” proposed by the Chairman ; “ Our Visitors,” proposed by Quarter-Master Sergeant Evans, and happily responded to by Mr Manicom, whoso name had been coupled with the toast ; and “ The Mounted Rifles,” proposed by Mr Manicom. A long and excellent musical programme was gone through, songs being given by Mr Outram, Seaman Allison, Corporal Zaehuriah, Mr Donn, Trooper Ferris, Quarter-master Sergeant Evans, and Mr H. DeCosta, while mandolin solos and duets were given by Corporal Austin and Private Blendsll. “The most popular of the vocalists was Corporal Zachariah, who was in great demand, and did much towards entertaining tho company. The accompaniments during the evening were played by Mr E. Parnell. The company broke up at a few minutes to eleven with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Arthur Francis Cuff was held yesterday afternoon m the Deputy-Assignee’s office. The debtor stated that during the last seven years his earnings had not exceeded 30s per week. His debt to Common, Shelton and Co. was incurred while he was on tiie Mission estate, an advance on two crops ot maize. The first'year the crop failed, and the second crop was taken by the firm. Mr Shelton sued him for £95, and not being able to pay it, he had to confess judgment. The other day when he had sold his cattle, lie went home and found the bailiffs in. He had to file to protect his other creditors. He had no offer to make beyond what could be obtained out of the sale ol his effects. Mr Bridges’ claim was £BO, of which £43 had been paid out of the last sale of stock in final settlement of the claim. There was a surplus of £45 from the sale of stock, which he had to dispose of owing to the scarcity of food. The surplus went in paying other debts. In reply to Mr Pasley, the Assignee said that the sale of stock realised £BB 12s 6d, of which Mr Bridges’ claim came to £43. The balance, belonging to Mrs Cuff, he had used in paying his debts. As to the furniture, he estimated that its value was £2s—that was, what was his property. It was decided to call for tenders for the leases, as suggested by the Assignee, and submit the other assets to puDlic auction.

The annaal meeting of the High School Board of Governors was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs Morgan (in the chair), Warren, DeLautour, Johnston, J. Coleman, and Nolan. Communications announcing the re-election of Messrs De Lautour, Coleman, and Warren were read. The statutory business was the election of chairman. Mr Nolan proposed that Mr Morgan should be reappointed to the position. Mr Morgan had acted for some time, and bad shown a keen and lively interest in the work. He did not think they could do better than place him in the position for the ensuing year. Mr Coleman seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Morgan, in returning thanks for the honor conferred upon hiin, said that he thought it would be as weflthat'some other member should take the position noxt year. At the same time he was pleased to do what he could on behalf of the school, The communication from the Board asking that the Board of Governors and School Committee should appoint a delegate to confer with the Board with regard to District High School matters w r as read. Mr DeLautour said that the Board evi-

* dently wished one delegate appointed 2 with amu'"' itv or both bodies. * He did noT think they CC" 1 ' 1 do better than persuade Mr Morgan to go, and they could ask the School Coumiittee to concur in that arrangement. A motion to that end was agreed to. A communication was received from Mr McClure with regard to the Board granting a scholarship to his daughter Vera, who had obtained 482 marks at the recent examination. Mr DeLautour said he had written to Mr McClure stating that the Board of Governors in granting scholarships had not gone so far down on the list. He understood that the Napier Board had done so, but he did not understand tinprinciple upon which they allocated scholarships. The matter was deferred until after the return of the delegate from Napier. The annual balance-sheet was presented by the Treasurer, Mr Morgan, and adopted. The sum of Ho 10s was granted for prizes for the High School classes. For the Hot Weather. —Mushroom Hats, only lOd each. Wide-brim Rush Hats, only 4<l each,—C, Rosie and Co,