The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 13, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 414, 13 May 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 13, 1902.

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council takes place to-night. Mr Irwin Hunt, of Kiwitfthi, lately shot no less than 11 deer in one day. The official installation of Mr John vUrwnley, as M'ayQr. of Gis.bornp-takes place to-motrow-ri-A' telegram from Ghristchuvch yesterday stated :—Mrs Leah Davis, wife of the late Hyam Davis, died' to-day, aged 65. She had been ailiDg for some time. To-day is the concluding day of Mr W. F. Sinclair’s standing offer to purchase horses, as it is intended to ship tomorrow. Captain Edwin wired yesterday : “ Heavy gale from betwen south and south-west anl west ; glass rise, tides high, heavy southerly sea on coast, and colder weather.” A parade of the East Coast Mounted Rifles will be held at the drillshed at 7.30 this evening. A full meeting is requested, in order that permanent sections may be arranged. At the Police Court yesterday, Mr G Stubbs, J.P., presided. James Kelso was convicted of drunkenness in Gladstone road on Saturday, and fined os and costs 2s.

At the bowling green on Saturday afternoon the following pairs matches were played:—McGowan and Simpson (skip) 24 v. Ferris and Browne (skip) 17; Nasmith and Ponsford (skip) 25 v. Oxley and Gaudin (skip) 20; Massey and Martin (skip) 5 v. Bright and Quigley (skip) 16 ; Martin and Massey (skip) 7 v. Quigley and Bright (skip) 16 ; Score 16 v. Harris 18. The championship single matches should bo concluded during the nest fortnight.

A sale of drapery arid clothing damaged by water will be commenced this morning at 10 a.m. at Mark Way House. A large stock of boys’ and men’s suits, rugs, blankets, and general drapery will be cleared regardless of cost. There has been a series of daylight rob' bcries in Wellington and suburbs. It is mostly jewellery that has been taken. Tho thieves have got into the houses when tho occupants were absent, either through the open windows or through doors that they prized open.

. It is estimated that had not the colony had to defray the expenses of the Koval visit and the cost of the Contingents the surplus would have been half a million. But many roads requiring 'o be attend ,-d to would still have been in glected, as tin are now.

Yesterday morning Auckland reported W.b.W. wind, rain, moderate sea at Tin tiri; Napier, light S.W., heavy sea at Castlepoint; Wellington, fresh S., rain, heavy sea at Capo Egmont and Cape Campbell ; Christchurch, calm, blue cloudy sky. raiu; I u ledin, light S.W., blue cloudy sky, model ate sea at Nugget’s Point.

Tho tone of the criticisms in the Christchurch papers re tho much boomed Amy Castles evinces disappointment. It is generally felt that Miss Castle’s voice is in the transition stage, that the native swqotuess of her voice lias temporarily departed, and has not yet becu replaced by the art and finish of a highly cultivated artist.

A cow visited the Union Bank yesterday. Itj was being driven by the ranger, and someone checking tho animal at Mr Pettie’s side it tried the spring doors of the bank and walked in, apparently in search of the manager. Tho bank officials felt safe behind the barrier of the counter, but couid not understand how the cow got in or how it was to be got out. Eventually strategy prevailed and the cow repaired to uioro succulent pastures. Amongst the blocks of bush land that the Labor Department intend to inspect as being deemed suitable to place -unemployed oil during the coming winter are the following:-Fifteen hundred acres at Mamaku, near ltotorua ; 1500 acres on the ltotorua-Tauranga road ; and a third block at Taumaramu. As soon as other arrangements in Wellington are settled, Mr Mackay will visit the localities named.

The following notice has been sent to the various native villages throughout \Vaikato and the Thames by tho Waikato “ King” (Mahuta): *• My message to the Nation ! Good health ! Kia Ora !—This is an explanation regarding Sunday, which has long been decreed by our King to be kept Ploly. Do not work on this clay, which has been made Holy by our King. This is all. From KamakaTe Matekaere, Chief Judge under the power of King Tawhiao.”

At the Anniversary service at St. Andrew's on Sunday evening the singing of the choir was much appreciated, and reflected credit on the members and the able conductor, Mr A. J. Massey. Miss Hoany sang the opening solo In the first anthem, “ Hear Ye, Jehovah,” and also took part in a duet with Mr Barlow, The anthem, during tho offertory, “ Praise Waiteth Thee,” was most successfully rendered, the soloist being Miss Milson. The Rev. Mr Gomrie gave two excellent addresses, and was most attentively listened to. A message from Te Awamutu last week stated: —Mr Tkos. Bon I, senr., of Te Rahu, had a miraculous escape on Sunday while rugging a horse for tho first time. The horse had a rope round its neck with a loop at the end. By accident Mr Bond got his foot in the loop. The horse took fright and bolted, dragging Mr Bond along a stretch of rough ground and through an orchard. A second horsejoined in the race, and both dashed for the nearest gate, which was closed. The second horse jumped sideways, breaking the rope and liberating Mr Bond, but bringing the gate down on the unfortunate man. Mr Bond had several ribs broken, his back injured, and his whole body badly bruised. He is in a critical condition.

A correspondent wires from Dunedin' It is rumored that a leading flourmiller, who carries on a large business at Dunedin and Timaru, is withdrawing from the New Zealand Flour Millers’ Association, and wi)l shortly advertise that he will sell his flour on his own account; and fix his own price. It is understood that the seceding miller takes up the ground that the articles of association of his company,

being identical with those of the Timaru Milling Company, the decision of the Court of Appeal given in Wellington towards the close of last year makes it 'illegal for his Company to belong to the New Zealand Flour Millers’ Association, although he hfis hitherto worked in harmony with them. It is known that the seceding milling firm are large holders of wheat, and if the rumor is correct one of the first moves will be a drop in the price of flour on the part of the free miller, to which the Association will probably respond by a further drqp. War tq the knife is then anticipated. It is just possible, however, that some compromise will be arrived at. A large and appreciative gathering assembled in Townley’s Hall last evoniug on the occasion of the anniversary of the Ballance Juvenile Tent, Independent Order of Rechabites, being the sixth annual gathering. Bro. Gollsworthy occupied the chair, and in an introductory address urged all young people present to consider tho advisability of joining the Order, pointing out how they may benefit themselves in various ways, and also help others who may be unfortunate in health and business. Recitations, songs, and musical items were given, being interspersed with games, which were kept up with great zest. Bro. Peckover also gave a very able address on the principles of the order. A song by Master Carroll was very heartily applauded. The Juvenile Branch of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows was represented by a fairly large number of brethron. Duriug tho evening refreshments were handed round by the members of the Star of New Zealand Tent aud the Juveniles. Miss Birreil very ably presided at the piano, and the gathering broke up by singing “ Auld Lang Syne.”