The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 3, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 460, 3 July 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 3, 1902.

It is understood that Messrs Hutcheson and Pirani have defmitefy determined not to seek re-election lor the House of Representatives^ On Saturday evening next acceptances for tho Gisborne Racing Club’s Steeplechase meeting, first day, are due, and entries for the two Hack Races will bo received at tho same time. Messrs Dalgoty and 00. received the following cable from London last evening : “ Stocks of tallow in London are 18,458 casks ; the increase of stocks during tho month of June is 5523 casks." In the Hockoy match at the Victoria Domain to-day, Mossrs Pavitt and G. Buscke act as referees for the A toam, Messrs A. Coleman and J. Doyle controlling the B’s. A meeting of persons interested in the erection of a memorial to mark tho landing place of Captain Cook is to be held in the Cosmopolitan Club-rooms, Bright streot, to-morrow evening at lialf-pust seven, Tho heavy southerly gale which sprung up last evening prevented the Waihi from tendering the Mararoa. The weather was so severe that the launch was unable to loave the wharf, and the Mararoa was signalled to wait until this morning. The tender will leave at six o'clock sharp. By the last English mail information was received of tho death of Mrs Margaret Dalrymple, mother of Messrs Thomas and James Dalrymple, of Gisborne. The deceased lady, who was much esteemed by a largo circle of friends, died at Whitehaven on May 16th, Much sympathy is felt for the members of her family in Gisborne in their sad bereavement. The following B team has been selected to represent City in their match against I£ia-Kaha, to be played at tL" Victoria Domain to-day : R, Dobson, Lome Bolton, F. Cummings, P. Pyke, T. Bloomfield, C. Sargiason, S. Coleman, A. Luttrell, Pul- ~ leng, L. Friar, Doyle. All players are requested to bo on the ground at 3 pun. sharp.

Cablebrams for transmission via Pacifi or via Extension, to stations on the overland line to Port Darwin, will now b accepted at the uniform tariff of fourpenci half-penny per word. Press telegram; from authorised correspondents to am part of Australia, either via Pacific or vii Extension, will be accepted at tho rates hitherto charged on press telegrams foi New South Wales, and the same rates plus 2s per 100 words will apply to press matter for Tasmania. Despite the .stormy state of the weather there was a large attendance at the Empire Rink last evening. The chief item of interest was the mile championship of Poverty Bay, winch brought out a field of four, namely, Messrs J. Ferris, F. Newey, Vosper, and A. Larsen. From a good start, Ferris glided to the front, and made the pace very lively for the first few laps, soon obtaining a lead of a quarter of a lap from Larsen, with Vomer and Newey in the order named. .A eighth lap Newey retired ow ng ' , an accident to his skates. Ferris, closety attended by Larsen, kept the p-ce merry to the eleventh round, when lie lapped Vosper, and Larsen, in attempting to follow Ferris’ example, came to grief, and although he continued in the "race, he could not get on terms with Ferris, who won by half a lap, with Vosper third. There was a large number of ladies present, who gave an excellent exhibition of graceful skating. Me take this opportunity of congratulating the management upon the new rules framed for the comfort of lady patrons, who are sure to fully appreciate the efforts made on their behalf. The rink will, be -apeaefl .this afternoon from 2.30 .to

Wacreuga-a-hika stock sale takes place j to-day. j Entrir • close 0:1 Saturday foi Ihe Cis borne Poultry Fanciers' Club s Show on July lit!.- and 12th. In the course of his remarks at the mct-timr of Whaiaupuko ratepayers last night. Mr Lysnur declared that the Borough Council would have to discontinue its loan for water and drainage for the reason that no provision had been made for the fringe of the borough on the WhaUuipnko and in other parts. The Druids' annual socin’ no Thin rdrv of next week pr uix.-s to h- on of tubes ton lvco d. A'! tit.’ n T.-m: em’nts are now complete, and too su; per, !;■ r‘ f. Craig, wili be in his usual first class style. The floor am! music will have special attention, and everything points to a most successful night's enjoyment. We understand that the tickets hate gone off really well, and an attendance of over a hundred couples is assured. The gallery will be thrown open to spectators at a charge of 2s. Turanga Church Services, Sunday next: Waerc-nga-a-hika (with Holy Communion) 11, Makarnka (with Holy Communion) Ormond 7.—Cunon Fox. Confirmation at To Aral at 2.-30 on Sunday week.