The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 23, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 427, 28 May 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 23, 1902.

Captain Edwin wircl at 12.13 p.m. yesterday :—“ Gale from between north-west and west and south eooii ; glass rise ; tides high ; weather much colder.” Registrars of Electors throughout the colony have been authorised to incur the expenditure of a house-to-house canvass in order to get electors enrolled. In another column Mr George Smith notifies that he is a cash buyer ol cattle in any number. Ho also requires a number of second hand saddles..

Mr Anderson, drawing instructor, will not visit Gisborne this week, owing to the steamer not leaving Nupier in time for the Wednesday classes. Mr E. O’Reilly, who for many years acted as driver of tho Taupo coach, has received a beautiful gold watch and chain from tho many friends ho made whilst on the road.

Tho Grand National Steeplechase meeting in Auckland next week is likely to be woli-atteilded by Gisborne sportsmen; Mr D. J. Barry is at present in Auckland, and Messss Oman, Clark and many others leave this week to attend the meeting. Beginning with tho Ventura from Auckland on Friday, 27th prox., tho San Francisco steamers will sail from Auckland in order to ensure that tho homeward mails will regularly connect with the fast steamer from New York.

For driving at other than a walking pace round a corner in tho Borough, lan Simson was yesterday fined £\ and costs. The Magistrate said that defendant could hardly plead ignorance of the law, and traffic in the town was increasing to such an extent that it was necessary that tho by-law should bo observed. . The prize schedule in connection with the Gisborne Poultry Fanciers’ Club’s ninth annual show, to bo held on July lltli and 12th, will be published as an inset in the Times towards tho end of tho week. Advertisements for tho same are now being received. Upwards of two thousand copies of the schedule will be distributed.

“ Subscriber ” writes :—“ As peaco may be proclaimed at any moment is it not time that tho local Peaco Celebration Committee bestirred themselves ? I understand that they have a goodly sum in hand, and a decent display ought to bo made. As there will be a public holiday on Tuesday next wc might hold our demonstration then. At any rate, let us do the thing properly, and get good value for our money.”

Yesterday morning a light S.W. wind was blowing at Auckland, with cloudy sky ; Napior, S.W. breeze, blue sky; New Plymouth, S.W., overcast ; Wellington, N.W., blue sky ; Greymoutb, S.W., moderate gale, cloudy ; Christchurch, S.W. gale, overcast ; Dunedin, S.W. galo, overcast, with snow; Invercargill, S.W. moderate gale, overcast. A smooth to moderate sea was running on tho coasts. Wairca advised, “N.W. light, blue sky, good bar.” The Star of Gisborne Lodge, No. 61, 1.0.0. F., of New Zealand, held their usual monthly degree meeting last evening at the Masonic Hall. In the absence of the Degree Master (13ro. J. 11. Colebourne), Bro. A. G. Wheeler, Past Grand, presided. Several brethren were advanced to higher degrees in a very im pressive manner, according to tho pre scribed ritual, used for the first time in Gisborne, and much appreciated by the large number who attended despite the inclement weather.

A meeting of delegates of the Hockey Association was held in the Masonic Hotel last evening, being attended by Mc-srs Pavitt (Kin Kalin). J. Adair and Wells (City), E. O’Meara (West Enri). Messrs Pavitt ami Maude were appointed to go through the rules received from Canterbury Hockey Association. Mr H. Garrett was appointed hon. secretary and treasurer. The election of officers was deferred until a future meeting. The subscription of each club to the Association was fixed at 80s. The colors of the teams were decided upon as follows: Kia Kaha, white ; City, white with crimson star; West End, white with bright bine sash. The draw for the order in which the teams meet resulted : Thursday, 29th, City v. Kia Kaha; Tuesday, June 3rd, Kia Kaha v. West End. The order of future matches will be arranged later on. Play will start at three o’clock on Thursday, and all players are requested to boon the field before that hour.

At the meeting of the Borough Coim•il last night, the Night- Watchman, Mr 0. J. Morell, attended and made a report as to his district and hours of duty. He goes on at 11 at night and , continues on duty until 6 in the morning. His main attention is given to tiie main street premises, but he also makes a tour round the back of the premises, and goes up the road occasionally as far as Carnarvon street. In the course of his five years of service, Mr Morell lias not been off duty for a single night, excepting during a fortnight when he was ill and had a substitute. There are not, lMr Morell states, more than about- a dozen places in town that lie has not found open at some time or other. Mr Morell was asked a number oi questions by Councillors, and reference was made to _ a complaint by Mr Shelton. What was considered a satisfactory explanation was given. The Mayor said he considered, that j n Mr Morell the public had a very faithful servant and most trustworthy nightwatchman- Cr Lysnar said lie was well satisfied witli the wayin which Mr Morell carried out the duties, and Cr Jones endorsed the remarks passed by the Mayor. In the course of the discussion, Mr Morell said he would he pleased if a tell-tale clock were provided by any who considered that he was not about at times and he would be quite willing to submit- to any such test. Cr Lysnar said that subscribers to the fund should he pleased to know of the duties under-t taken, and that they were being carried out so well.

, 1“ regard to the paragraph in yestery limes, we learn tLat- the reason for the seeuung abruptness iu shutting the door at tho railway engine-sheet was that the men were just knocking otf work. A short time has to be put in each Sunday in cleaning up the engine when it is cool.

Hockey enthusiasts are at present getting into form in real earnest, and, early each morning there may he seen' from six to fourteen of the differentteams “biffing” in Victoria Park. Themajority of those on the ground, however, represent West End and Kia Kaha, and unless the City members roll up they will find there is truth in the well-known proverb, “ The pillow kills more than the gun.” Members of the Vest End Club are requested to roll up for practice between two and three o’clock on Thursday afternoon. A special meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held last night to consider tlie estimates. The Chairman said it came to the point that they must either dispense with the £SOO for the Old Men's Home buildings, or else leave out the isolation ward (£900). On tlie motion or Cr Jones, seconded by- tiie Mayor, it was agreed to inform the Hospital Trustees thatthe Board was not at present in a position to go on with tlie isolation ward. A suggestion by Cr Lvsnar to cheapen tlie cost of the Old Men’s Home was deferred, ft was decided to ask the Hospital Trustees to reduce their requisition by £IOOO.