EAST COAST EDITION.

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

EAST COAST EDITION.

WAIPIRO BAY.

(From Our Own Correspondent). On Thursday last the school children 1 1 ad a splendid day’s amusement- In the morning sports were lit-id on the 1 it-ach, and were conducted by Messrs. Wilson (teacheri,: Allan and- Kirkpav rick, wiio arranged them in such a skilful manner that each child had the privclege of winning a prize. Lunch was provided for the children in the schoolroom, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. In the afternoon Mr Hargreaves entertained the gathering with a splendid selection of gramaphone music. An entertainment was also given to the adults in the evening Much thanks is due to Messrs. A. 15. Williams and Beale, wiio kindly contributed ail the prizes for the occasion. The above match betweefl Tokomaru

and Waiapu was played on the Tokoinaru grounds on Thursday last and proved a most exciting game. Tokomaru won the toss and decided to play downhill. Grace kicked of! for Waipiro ami the hall was returned to touch tiy Murphy. Waipiro then made a very strong attack forcing the Tokomaru team well back into their own region. Some very good play resulted, when Potae got the ball and by a good kick sent it hack into the Waipiro territory. The ground being very slippy much loose play followed by which Waipiro reaped a good benefit. The first spell ended in no score. Tokomaru kicked off, and the hall was relumed to lunch 'by Johnstone. The game then grew very exciting both for players and spectators, each side doing ail chat was in their power. Some good passing was done by the Tokomaru hacks which led to some very exciting play. Tokomaru then crossed tiie Waipiro line and the referee granted Tokomaru a try in spite of the line umpire’s flag being up. Gerrard made an unsuccessful attempt to k ck a goal. Some loose play again resulted for a short time, Grace and Warren collaring well. The Waipiro team were entertained to both lunch and d liner and speak highly of the hospi-

tality of tiie Tokomaru men. Mr Buchanan acted as referee, Hewislon, line umpire for TokonJaru, and Morgan for Waipiro. It is generally understood that Mr Buchanan, referee, withdrew his decision made on the field, in regard to the first try given, therefore Tokomiru e.auns five points ivictory. There fs a chance of something being shortly dono iu rognrd to the new school boro. Tho Government grant of £4OO will soon be available, and will be spent as soon as tho title to tho land is secured. Tho township site is now being mapped off, and the school should be erecuod by the beginning of next year. The Board have been asked to supplement tho grant with funds for a teacher’s residence, but have not yet agroed to do so.

TOKOMARU BAY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Tho football tnateh Tokomaru v. Waipiro was won by tho former, 5 poipts to nil. Tho game was played on tho Tuatine football ground, and as tho weather was fine tho attondadee was very large. H. H. Fairlie captained the home team, and A. Tuekwell the visitors, The game was of a very even character, and was confined chiefly to forward play in the first spell, which on led no score. On kicking of! Tokomaru quickly followed up, aud a fine passing rush by Gerrard, Alborts, and Wallis, ended in the latter scoring, but the try was subsequently disallowed by the referee, on resuming play Tokomaru appeared to have tho best of it, and pressed their opponents hard, from a mark by Wilson, Fairlie made a very good attempt at goal but failed, the play now becarno very fast, from a aories of scrums near the visitors goal lino Wilson .passed the ball to Murphy, who scored betweon the posts. Tho try was converted by Gorrard. The whistle then sounded timo, Tokomaru thus winning by 5 points to nil. The game was played in a very friendly spirit, and tho return match at Waipiro is looked forward to with much interest. Tho forwards wero very evenly matched, but the home backs wore far superior to tho visitors. For tho winners Tom Petao at full was very safe, and of the other backs who all played a sterling game, Gerrard was tho pick ; of the forwards H. Fah.ie and White were the best of a good pack. For tho losers Johnston and Bailey wero tho best of the backs, and Tuekwell, Grace, and Fox, of the forwards. Mr Buchanan gave satisfaction to both sides as referee. Waipiro wero entertained at a dinner by the Tokomaru Club. The following havo been picked to play Waipiro next Saturday: T. Potae, Alberts, Gerrard, Mulligan, Smith, Wilson, Fairlie, E. Potae, Tylden, Donald, White, P. White, Chambers, Murphy, Wallis, and Thornton. The concert in the evening in aid of the Cricket Club was a groat success, notwithstanding the bad state of tho roads tho largo hall was crowded. Tho programme opened with an instrumental duet by Miss D. McGavin and Master W. Oates, which was well received. The next item was a chorus by the European schoolchildren, “ Canadian boat song,” which was followed by a song, ’ 1 Tit for tat, by Mrs Hindmarsh, who had to respond to a decided encore. Mr. Warner although suffering from a cold sang, “ Good Company ” very well. Our old favorite Miss Hartley was very successful with “ The Brook.” Mr W. Clarke had to reappear for his song “ Killarney,” after which Mr A. Smith danced a sailor’s hornpipe, which greatly pleased the audienco. Mr Durrant sang tho “ Bedouin’s love song ” nicely, and Mesdames Hindmarsh and Buchanan scored a decided hit with their duet 11 Life’s Dream is o’er.” Mr J. Thornton, a new edition to tho Coast talent, was loudly applauded for his singing of " While London Sleeps,” and had to reappoar. This concluded the first part of the programme. The second part opened with another instrumental duet by Miss McGavin aud Master Oates, entitled ” Pilgrims of Love ; ” Master Oates for one so young is a violinist of great promise. The chorus “ Hand together,” by the Native school children reflected great credit on Mrs McGavin; their teacher, Miss White, who is a great favorite hero, met with a great reception in “ Dinah and me,” and had to reappear. Mr Tom Potao sang the “ Slavo Chaso ” with expression. Mrs Hindmarsh’s second itom was, “ Tho cows arc in tho clover,” which was equally as well received as her first item. Mrs Perry sang “ Ben Bolt ” nicely, and Mr Durrant in “Off to Philadelphia” was very successjul. The concert concluded with tho screaming farce "Handy Andy,” by Messrs Swinnerton and Buchauan, which created roars of laughter. Great praise is duo to Mrs McGavin, also the popular secretary, Mr W. Oates, who worked so hard to make tho concert a success, and tho Cricket Club will benefit by a large amount. Tho accompaniments were nicely played by Miss D. McGavin, and Mcsdames McDonald and Fairlie. At the conclusion jof tho concert, Mr Hindmarsh, in tho absence of the President of the Cricket Club, presented Master W. Oates with ft silver-mounted cricket ball, to commomorato a lino display of form made with the ball in the match Tokomaru v. ! Waipiro. On this occasion Master Oates, who is only fifteen years of ago, bowled six maiden overs for seven wickets. The j recipient suitably responded,

TOLAGO BAY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Heavy and continuous rains havo been the general order of the past week, and by appearances the palmated tribe have a decided advantage ovev us in wading through the mud and miniature ponds. I feel quite justified in asserting that but few, if any of our Coastal citizens, envy the position of mail driver. The regularity of arrivals reflects much credit upon the generalship and ingenuity of Mr McKinley’s drivers. Heavy seas, with cold and furious winds, casting the spray of the roaring and mountainous breakers, is sufficient to assure us of the angry nature of our changeable winter weather, and should the huge canopial fountain continue in its pluvial downpour, the Uawa will forcibly object (as is already apparent) to the modest intention cf our significant ferry, Oh 1 how

delightful for those on the Gisborne side who are desirous of travelling northwards. No accjrnmoJation of any kind at Hauiti, and as a consolation the

tiought of a return homewards. What o i ! lor the flapping wings of the new airial machine pending the possibilities of a 11 promise" for a memento Coronation bridge. Much disappointment has been Cist over our division on the rceeipt of news of the serious illness of our King. Notwithstanding the faet of the postpone ineiit of Coronation ceremonies, several of our business men closed their establishments on the 26th, while others took ad vantage of varied outings—shooting, visiting neighboring towns, etc. Strange, but true, distant fields lends magnetie enchantment, and were it not for the numerous saucy aud stately gabbling geese, maneuvering in aquatic feats on the Uawa, and the intention of our playful fireworks urchins, we must have slumbered the peaceful sleep of the unconcerned. Tnat tiie speedy and continued convales cenee of King Edward VII. will result is tho general wish here. There appears to be cither much haughtiness or neglect of duty on tho part of a certain Government official situat id not above 70 miles northward of Tolago Bay. I have been shown copies of letters from a prominent business man to this officer, dating from February 6th. Owing to tho very great importance of the documents, they were marked urgent, and a reply per return was asked for. But, alas, not even a reply. I am positively assured the complainant intends to seek the aid of that culpable individual’s superior officers unless an early reply comes to hand.

The native who performed the razor trick referred to your last week's Times is about again in bandages, and notably the guest of many well-wishers and interviewers. He states his strong objections to any further fowl proceedings. We are pleased to welcome tho return of our ever-obliging and popular postmistress ; also Mr and Mrs Smith, who have been on a trip to Auckland, Rotorua, and other centres of interest. It is a marked advantage when one’s direction is governed under a lucky planet, as is evidenced by the former having experienced very wot aud cold weather during the term of her sojourn, while the latter expressed in detail their hearty appreciation, and wore fortunate in being present to witness tho workings of the Wonderland’s belching geyser—a sight which is long to be remembered.