LATE COAST NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 448, 19 June 1902, Page 3

LATE COAST NEWS.

accident at waipiro.

Our Waipiro correspondent telegraphed yesterday that an accident of rather a Berious nature occurred to a native named Renata Parapa. The latter had been engaged felling bush near the Mata river for the owners of the Waipiro station. A number of other Natives were working with him, but they knocked off at an earlier hour than Renata did, and proceeded to camp. As he did not turn up at the eamp, it was feared that he had met with an accident, and upon returning to the bush the Natives found him in an unconscious state, under the bough of a tree, which bad fallen on him while he was in the act of cutting it down. The poor fellow was severely injured, being badly bruised about the bead and face, and was unconscious for seme time. On Sunday he was takon to Huanui station, and on Monday was removed to Waipiro, where he was attended by Dr. Davis, under whose skilful treatment he is now making excellent progre fire AT AWANIJI. A five occurred at Port Awanui earlj morning, and resulted in the

total destruction of tho stables and billiard room in connection with Smith’s Sea Viow Hotel. Tho fire took place at 1 a.m., and was first discovered by Constable Gerrard, who was staying at the hotel. He was startled from his slumber by the strong glare of fire, and he lost no time in giving an alarm. Nothing could, however, be done to save the stables or billiard-room, both of which, together with tho contents, were destroyed. The billiard-room contained a first-class table belonging to a native named Horomona Teopaipa, who had a lease of tho saloon. The buildings were the property of Mrs Walker, and the stables were leased by Mr James Smith, licensee of the hotel. Though tho buildings were only a short distance away from the hotel, tho latter was in no great danger, and there wore plenty of willing helpers to protect it from tho heat of the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is presumed to have been caused by a defective chimney. There was no insurance on tho buildings, and both Mr Smith, the licensee, and Horomona are heavy losers. THE OMAPERE.

Tho Omapere was working at Tolago Bay last evening, and is duo in Gisborne early this m.orning. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION.

Although the Government havo offered no assistance to settlers in the back blocks in the matter of telephonic communication, tho extension of the line by station owners at their own cost still proceeds. Our Tokomaru correspondent in to-day’s issue states that the settlers in the Mata district are proceeding with the erection of a line to go out as far as Mr Cotterill’s station, and mainly owing to privato. enterprise Gisborne has also been brought into telephonic touch with To Araroa, and messages can now bo recoived from that place by using tho privato line from Kahukaura to To Araroa. Last evening tho local manager of the Union Shipping Co. received tho following telegram in regard to tho steamer which left hero in tho morning: “ Tho Tarawera passed the East Cape at 4.20 p.m., going North.” Mr Cramond also received advice from the same source in regard to the steamer Moura, which passed East Capo shortly after nino a.m. The advantages of telephonic communication with these places to Gisborne are many, and it does seem hard that Settlers should be saddled with the cost of constructing the lines in addition to the many other burdenß that they have to bear.

OBITUARY. Residents of the East Coast will regret to hear of the death of Mr W. G. Tingey, assistant to Mr J. G. Cox, the well-known Gisborne dentist. Although Mr Tingey has only been in this district for a little over six months, he has made several business trips up the Coast as far as Te Araroa, and whilst travelling had made friends. Particulars in regard to tho cause of his death are very meagre, but it may to some extent have been caused through an accident which Mr Tingey recently mot with at Morere Hot Springs. About two months ago, whilst at that place, he fell on his face on the papa rock, and sustained injuries which afterwards necessitated him seeking admission to the Gisborne Hospital, where he remained for some days. His nose was much injured, and he was also cut about the face. Last Sunday week he left for Wanganui, where his parents reside, and the sad news of his death came very unexpectedly to his friends, who were in hopes of seeing him return to Gisborne in a few days. Tha young man was much respected by all with whom ho came in contact, and much sympathy will be felt for his parents in their sad bereavement. WINTER GOODS. By advertisement in another column, Mr A. P. Agnew, storekeeper of Tolago Bay, announces the arrival of a large shipment of Kaiapoi and other woollen goods, ladies’ and gent's mackintoshes, boots and shoes, etc. He invites inspection of the same. PERSONAL. Mr O. E. Nurse, surveyor, who is wellknown on the East Coast, left for Christchurch last evening. He afterwards goes to Wanganui, where he is to be married. He will be absent for about eight weeks, when he will return to Waipiro, where he and his future wife will reside. We join with our numerous coaßtal readers in congratulating him. Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., passed through Waipiro yesterday on the way to Gisborne. He remainod at the Springs last evening, and will reach Tolago to-day. Messrs L. Rees, G. Lysnar, and Sergt. Siddells arrived at Waipiro last evening from Awanui, returning from the sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at that place. Mr T. Ransom, representative of tbo Auckland firm of Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen, was at Waipiro yesterday.

Mr Gamble, travelling representative for Messrs A. H. Nathan and Co., arrived at Waipiro yesterday, and will be in Gisborne towards the end of the week.

CORONATION FESTIVITIES,

THE COASTAL PROGRAMME. Settlers along the East Coast believe in doing all things well, and are, therefore, spreading themselves to have a right royal time during Coronation week. The carnival opens at Tuparoa on Wednesday evening next with a Coronation Ball, and the committee have been working like Trojans to have everything up to date in regard to the function. The Secretary, Mr Thomas Fowler, has been working most assiduously, and he has been well backed up by the other members of the committee. A special Coronation ball programme, of neat design, has been printed at the Times Office, and all other matters in connection with the dance are being carried out on first-class lines. Elaborate preparations have been made at Waipiro for entertaining the children on Coronation Day. Sports will be held on the beach, and luncheon will be provided in the schoolroom, after whioh the children will be treated to a concert from Mr Hargreaves’ gramaphone. In the evening, there will be an entertainment

for adults. Tokomaru does not intend to bo behind in the matter of Coronation festivities, and an excellent programme is beiDg worked out for that day. The attraction of the afternoon is a football match between Tokomaru Bay and Waipiro Bay, and a great game is expected. For weeks past the rival teams have been practising steadily, and both can be relied upon giving a good account of themselves. A grand musical entertainment, to conclude with a roaring farce, is to be held in the evening, and amongst others assisting, are the following: Mesdames Hindmarsh, McGavin, Penny, Fairlie, McDonald, Misses Hartly, D. McGavin, White, and Potae. Messrs A. B. Williams, Durant, Warner, Thornton, T. Potae, Buchanan, Swinnorton, and Oates (junior). The sohool children are contributing items, and Mr A. Smith will dance the Sailor’s Hornpipe. The proceeds are in aid of the Tokomaru Cricket Club. The day programme for Coronation Day at Awanui consists of sports for the school children and athletic events, including tilting in the ring, lemon cutting, high jumping, eto., for the adults. A Grand Coronation Concert has been arranged for the evening. Songs and choruses are to be given by the school children, and a gymnastic performance by Mr Norman Leslie. The following is the pro/ ramme for the concert: — Part 1: Pianoforte, Miss W. Taylor; tableau, Britannia, with limelight effect ; song, “Lads in Navy Blue,” Mr W. Kelly chorus by school children ; gymnastic performance, Mr Norman Leslie; song, “II be your sweetheart,” Miss Slight ana Master B. Milner; song, “In Old Madrid,” Miss W. Taylor. Part 2: Pmnoforti ' solo, Miss L. Milner; song, “ Wrap mi 1 up in my old Btable jacket, Mr Kelly ; chorus by school children; song in charac i ter, “ Dead in the street,” Misses Rosie E Milner, and Violet Hansen; comic song i Mr Norman Leslie; song, “ The Chu ? dron’s Bower,” Miss M. Milner ; song f “The Holy City,” Mr W. Kelly; exbibi e tion of Indian club swinging, Mr Norma: r Leslie ; “ God Save the King.” Accom o panists: Miss W. Taylor, piano; M i- James Smith, cornet.