The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JUNE 27, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 456, 27 June 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JUNE 27, 1902.

The Ho", J. Carroll addrtscs the eketors at Gisborne to-night. A letter froua “ A Military Correspondent” will appear to-morrow. Application for tbe secretaryship of the Acclimatisation Society close to-morrow. T'ue City Band entertainment was ie-pc-ated at the Theatre Royal last evening and attracted a largo home. The quarterly meeting of cat pouters and joiners will be held on Monday evening.

The last train left for Ormond last evening sharp to time, 10 p.m., and finished up a most successful day on the railway. Staff-Sergeant G. B. Carter, of the 7th New Zealanders, was recently promoted to a Lieutenancy in the Tenth Contingent. Sergeaut Siddolls and the members of the police force are to be complimented upon the excellent order that was maintained throughout yesterday’s proceedings. Tho Rugby Union have decided play shall commence at 3 o’clock sharp tomorrow, owing to the shortness of the days. Players will do weil to take notice of this and turn up in good time. United prayer is to be offered up it: Gisborne to-day for His Majesty tbe King. The gathering for prayer will take place each day at noon until countejinaiiiled.

The carriage and four handsome greys usc-d by tho Native Minister and the Mayoral party yesterday was procured at tho Masonic stables, and was driven by Mr W. Moore. Tho manager of the stables, Mr Harry Aston, is to bo complimented upon the turn-out. Owing to tho wet weather last evening, many ladies and people residing at a distance did not come into town, and therefore missed . the beautiful display. It has been suggested to us by several that it would be pleasing to a largo number if the decorations were allowed to remain until Saturday night, and that there should then be another illumination. We are informed that Messrs Adair Bros, intend giving another display on Saturday night.

The committee for the Druids’ socia* have held a number of meetings, and everything is in train for a most successful gathering. By all accounts there will be a large attendance of our country friends, as several members of the committee report having disposed of quite a number of tickets in the country. It has been decided to enclose a large space at the main entrance for use as a gentleman’s dressing-room. Tbe reunion promises to be a gioat success. A pieoo of artistic decorative work, appropriate to the occasion, has been effected in Wesley Church by Mr G. S. Vincent. It consists of a very pretty tiled arch at the back of the pulpit, supported by massive columns, and bearing appropriate texts. Mr Vincent has done the work gratuitously, and will have the hearty thanks of the congregation. The unveiling takes place next Sunday morning, and the texts will form tho subject of an address to the young folks, who are cordially invited.

Wnile a cargo of limber logs was was being discharged from the scow H'awk, at Freeman’s Bay, on Saturday last, the master of the vessel, slipped or fell between two of the logs and was terribly crushed. The unfortunate man was immediately brought ashore and was tgken to the hospital by Constable Finngtt-y . Irving’s body and and legs Wre crushed in a frightful manner, and in spite of all that could he done for him he expired about an hour and a-half after he reached the hospital. -Deceased was quite a young man, being about 33 years of age. He leaves a wife and family. The facts were reported to Mr Gresham, the coroner, who has decided not to hold an inquest as Irving had stated before he died that it was a pure accident, and no one was to blame, and Dr. Collins, medical superintendent at the hospital, is prepared to give a certificate to the effect that -death was due to shock.—Auckland Herald.

One of the most artistically decorated premises in Gladstone Road is that of Mr W. Pottie, which is deserving of more than the passing notice given yesterday. The windows of the shop have been magnificently draped in red, white and blue, and the general appearance has been greatly enhanced by the introduction of a number of beautifully-painted mirrors and floral emblems. Several beautiful portraits of members of the Royal Family arc shown to great advantage. The pictures are the property of Mr J. S. Johnson, and include tho King and Queen, Duke and Duchess of York, and the late Queen Victoria. Visitors to town yesterday were much impressed with the fine display at Mr Pettie’s, and in the evening, when the illuminations were in full swing, the effect was exceedingly fine. A large banner with almost a life-size portrait of the King is shown over the entrance to the shop, and was greatly admired. The block, of which Mr Pettie’s premises form a portion, is beautifully decorated. There is a grand display of bunting and flags of every description, and these are relieved with a wealth ot foliage in a manner that is most picturesque. Nikau palms and ferns have been chiefly used, and with the rows of Chinese lanterns, flags, etc., present a most striking appearance.

There was an enormous crowd of country people in town last evening, and the brilliant illuminations and decorations, of which a description was given in yesterday morning’s Times, were greatly admired. A most appropriate motto was that on Kaiti bridge, “ Long Live the King,” the lettering of which was made up by a brilliant illumination from gas jets. This was done by the Gisborne Gas Company, which also provided the illuminations at the upper arch. Messrs Spence, Lunu, and Arundel, aro to be congratulated upon the excellence of the display. In addition to the splendid illuminations at the business premises in town last evening, some private residences showed up very prominently. The Whataupoko especially distinguished itself. For miles distant could be seen the bright light shown from above Mr W. Douglas Lysnar’s house, while the surroundings were converted into a veritable fairy land, patriotic colors being prominent. Mr F. C. Cramond ably supported Mr Lysnar’s efforts. The former’s residence being so attractively decorated and illuminated that many persons went over from town to inspect it, together with that of Mr E. N. Jones’, whose residence was beautifully set off with colored lights, etc. On the Kaiti side, Mr C. P. Davies and others made grand displays.