The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, FEBRUARY 22, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 347, 22 February 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, FEBRUARY 22, 1902.

Fino weatlior was reported throughout the colony yesterday morning, with smooth seas on the coasts.

Captain Edwin wired yesterday : “ Moderate to strong north to west and south-west winds ; glass rise ; poor tides.”

At the racecourse yesterday, a man was arrested on a charge of the theft on Wednesday of three totalisator tickets, of the value of £'d 18s, from a Native. There are expected to be about 350 competitors at the New Zealand Rille meeting next week, as against ISO last year. Of these 105 are from Wellington, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Bay districts.

Tahiti news states that the boat and the crew whicli left the wreck of the Severnakc to obtain assistance, and were supposed to have been lost, travelled three hundred miles to Reas •island and were found by a French gunboat. The crew had fared pretty well on ship’s stores. .They were going to San Francisco. The Wesley Church subjects for Sunday are announced, Mr Rothwcll preaching in the morning on “ The Safety of Footprints, or the best placo to food the Kids,” and in tho evening on “ Neither a shingle nor a shilling short, but what ?’’ Anthem, “ How Excellent ! ” His Worship tho Mayor has received a reply from the Hon. J. Carroll to a telegram sent inviting tho Ministers to Gisborne. Mr Carroll telegraphed last night that the Premier would if possible pay a visit to Gisborne, and also tho Minister for Railways and Ministor for Public Works.

Tho question of side schools for Wliataupoko and Taruhern was discussed at a meeting of delegates last evening, thero being a full attendance, Mr A. F. Matthews presided. After the matter bad been carefully considered, it was decided to ask the Board of Education to consent to side schools being established both at Taruheru and Whataupoko. The delegates further agreed to ask Mr W. Morgan, who leaves for Napier to-morrow on district school matters, to bring the questiou of tho establishment of side schools at the place mentioned, before tho Board.

The Land Board at Napier on Tuesday transacted the following business of local interest: —John Marshall intimated that he was agreeable that the Board should forfeit the leaso of section 1, block 13, Nuhaka North district. Declared forfeited. —J. T. Hallam wrote relative to a road to his section, No. 17, Motu village. A recommendation to be made to the Hoads Department to give effect to the request as soon as possible.—J. B. Clark applied to have AV. 11. Clark admitted as tenant in common in the lease of section 7, block 10, Motu district. Declined, W. E. Clark being the lessee of section 4, block 6, Willow settlement, which has not been held for three years. —Transfer of Lot 2 of 7, section 19, Nuhaka North district, It. S. Whitehead to C. E. Stewart, leaso in perpetuity.—To bo held over for a report from ranger.—Expenditure of fourths, H 864, by Cook County Council was approved.— Eanger’s report on sections in Motu, Ngatapa, Nuhaka North districts, and Tiniroto villages were placed before the Board. Approved ; lessees deficient with improvements to be written to. The Natives at Tolago Bay arc at present suffering from an outbreak of what is termed “ waiakiaki,” a skin eruption. Fully sixty of the Natives are suffering from, the outbreak, which is causing the Natives much anxiety and trouble. The disease first made its appearance among the Natives four or live months ago, and has been steadily increasing its hold., one of the worst features being that those who have been affected by the eruption havo pot been able to permanently get rid of it. The desire of the Natives is that the Government should send a doctor to advise as to what should be done. “ The Government stop us using our own doctors (tohungas),” said one old Native, " but do not send another doctor. The people are now like so many sheep, with no shepherd to look after them.” The eruption termed “ waiakiaki ” is known to the elder Natives, who say that it was among all the Natives about thirty or forty years ago. It was also amongst the Natives in the Chatham Islands when To Kooti was there. The disease probably originated from want of cleanliness, but, being infectious, tho cleanost Natives are overtaken by it, especially the children. It is feared that if tho vexatious disease is allowed to go unchecked it may become rife among the white people, and for several reasons the Government should have enquiries instituted by a medical gentleman.

An accident of a rather serious nature occurred to Mr Harley D. Evans as he was proceeding home last evening. Shortly after eight o’clock he left town on horseback and when passing along tho Ormond road in the vicinity of Mr Brown’s store, Whataupolco, his horse shied, and he was thrown heavily. He was picked up in an unconscious state, and medical assistance was sought. It was some time before the services of a doctor could bo obtained, but finally tho messenger who was dispatched, was successful in securing the services of Dr. Cole. The police were informed of the accident, and Detective Nixon and Constable Crawford proceeded to Whataupoko with a cab. Sergeant Siddells upon hearing of the accident also went to the young man's assistance. By the time the police arrived with the carriage Dr. Cole was in attendance, and after he had examined the patient he recommended that ho should bo removed to

the Hospital. This was accordingly doue without delay. When Mr Evans was picked up it was thought that he had been badly injured, but we are pleased to bo able to report that the injuries he sustained are not of so severe a nature gs were at first feared. The medical examination showed that the , young man had sustained a slight concussion of the brain, and a severe shaking, j although fortunately no bones were broken. There was a slight bruise on one bide of the face, caused through the fall. Mr Evans when received into the hospital was in an unconscious state, hut he shortly afterwards showed signs of recovery, and later in the evening regained consciousness. Unpon enquiring at the hospital last evening we were informed, that the patient was doing well, and it . c was not expected that the injuries sustained were of a serious nature. t v

Messrs Wyllie and Mason lioid a sale of drapery at their mart, commencing at 11 o’clock this morning. The latest evidence in commercial and industrial advancement in Wellington is the announccment.tbat Messrs Alcocltand Co., the noted billiard table manufacturers, of Melbourne, of their intention to establish a factory and distributing depot in that city, wherefrom the whole colony will be supplied with the commodities which are associated with that firm as specialities.

There was a large and appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal "last evening, when the Alice Hollander Company gave their second concert in Gisborne. The programme was an exceedingly choice one, and the various items were received with the utmost enthusiasm. Miss Alice Hollander was accorded a warm reception and her several songs were charmingly rendered, a double encore being demanded and graciously acceded to on nearly evenoccasion. Miss Hollander's items included

" The Fishers,” “ To the Angels,” “ Still as the Might,” “ Good-bye,” “On the Banks of Allan Water,” and “ Home, Sweet Home.” The last-named selection was given in response to the repeated calls for an encore to Miss Hollander's last song, “ Gocd-bye,” and was received with the greatest enthusiasm. Herr Gerrard Yollmar won the golden opinions of the audience for violoncello playing, which was a thorough musical treat. Mr Farrell’s pianoforte selections wore given in a most finished manner, and ho was several times recalled. The company leave for Auckland by the Mararoa this morning, and after spending a few days in that city, proceed to Sydney. Miss Hollander will not remain long in tiie Australian colonies, as she is shortly leaving for England and Paris, for the purpose of entering upon a wider musical sphere. She will carry with her the best wishes of the musical public of this colony for her future success, and her progress will be followed with interest by the many residents of this district who have been privileged to hear her. We are sure that all who have attended the concerts will join with us in wishing the charming young contralto the greatest success that her marvellous voice and graceful manner should ensure. Roman Catholic Church Services. — To-morrow (Sunday) : Gisborne, Mass 8 ancl 11 a.m,, Vespers 7 p.m.; Maltaraka, Mass 9 a.m. ; Ormond, Mass 11 a.m. — Rev. T. Mulvihill. Wesley Church Services.—To-morrow (Sunday): Morning 11, subject “The Safety of Footprints, or the Best Place to Feed the liids.” Evening 7, “Neither a Shingle nor a Shilling Short, but What *?" Anthem, “ How Excellent.”—Rev. B. F. Rothwell. St. Andrew’s Church Services. —

To-morrow (Sunday): Morning, “What is that to Thee, Follow lhou Me ”; evening, “Tlio Mad Recklessness of Playing with Fire.”—Rev. J. G. Paterson.