The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 5, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 464, 5 July 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 5, 1902.

Tiit Empire Skating R nk will be open J this afternoon and evening. 1 The Sonoma left Sail Francisco on tin | ord iust. at lu a.in. Special train amt. getuents ure notilKi; for nit Steep cci.asc ..lteting next m, It. Entries ciuse to-night, with Mr Hang; l , for the forthcoming poultry show. A nice silver medal far the beet lota.bred cockerel at the show n-xt week habeen presented by Mr Ford. On his own application a prohibition order has been issued again-1 \\. C. Walsh, of Makaraka. As advertised in another column, the fourth evening of the Gisborne blinking Ciub will be held on Wednesday, Dili iust., in place of Thursday. Disqualification has been removed front horses, owners, and riders taking part in jumping events at Karaka on New Tear s Day. The Holiday Committee yesterday decided that for Steeplechase day, Thursday next, the holiday will be observed trout 11 a.in.

A cablegram received by Messrs Dalgoty and Co. states that the tallow market is weak, and buyers scarce, but there is no quotable change in prices. Tlie insurance on the house burned down 011 Thursday night was £IOO in the North Queensland oiliee, in which the furniture was also insured for £7d. At Wesley Church on Sunday, Mr A. Y. Wilkinson is to be the morning preacher. In the evening, the lJev. I!. F. ltoiliweli s subject will be, “ The impatience of Mrs Job.” Anthem, i’hey That Trust.” Mr Cargill, formerly of the Ii.S.S. Company's Gisborne staff, lias been promoted to Napier, Mr Pulllel being transferred. The football fixtures for this afternoon are Haiti City v. West End, for the .Senior Cup, and Haiti-City v. Illtia for tiie junior cup. Some excellent photographs of the Gisborne-Ormoiid railway ceremonies are 011 view at Messrs Crawford and Son's shop. Gladstone Road. Mr Mclntyre, who arrived yesterday afternoon in charge of the WairoaTinirolo mail coach, stales that snow was lying to a depth of about live inches near Worstip’s, in the vicinity of Paralianapa.

Karauria Karapa was yesterday, on the evidence of Constable Doyle, lined ttu and N7s till costs, or thirty days’ imprisonment, for entering the Masonic Hotel while he was under a prohibition order. Mr M. G. Nasmith, the Gisborne R.C. Secretary, will receive acceptances for the First Hurdle, Flying, Trial Steeplechase, and Winter Oats Handicaps this evening up to 0 o’clock, also entries for the Maiden Hack Race, and Hack Handicap. At the meeting of tho Gisborne School Committee last night sympathetic references were made to the health of Mr G. Humphreys, a member who had had a vory serious accident to his eye. On tho motion of Mr Hookey, it was resolved to send a letter expressing sympathy with Mr Humphreys, and it was decided to grant him leave of absence. The quarterly mooting of tho Wesley Church officials was held at tho Parsonage, on Thursday evening. Returns of membership showed a substantial increase. The income for the quarter more than met expenditure, and reduced the small dobit carried forward from last quarter. The Sunday School is increasingly prosperous, and has a good staff of teachers. The hearty thanks of the meeting were passed to Mr G. S. Vincent for his decorative work in the church. The meeting was most harmonious throughout, though somewhat disturbed by the fireboll.

A charge was heard at the Police Court yesterday against William Jas. Can Lie for procuring liquor for a prohibited person, William Henry Morse. Evidence was given by Constable Doyle, but after hearing the defendant, for whom Mr Jones appeared, His Worship decided that the case could not he sustained, hut remarked that Ihc police were justified in bringing tho matter before the Court ; though lie had dismissed the case, 1 lie was not satisfied with defendant's actions.

Extensive preparations are being made for the ninth annual show of the Gisborne Poultry Fanciers’ Club, and the gathering promises to he a great event. A committee meeting was held iast evening, when it was stated that the special prize iist was larger this year than it had hitherto been, and it was hoped that there-would he a proportionate increase in the number of entries received. Entries close this evening, and the show is to he held on Friday, and Saturday next, July 11th and 12th. ' > | A presentation was made last evening to 'Mr J. S. Dcds, on itlie eve oi his departure for Vancouver, for which place lie leaves this morning. The ceremony tood place at tne British Empire Hotel, where a number of Mr Dods’ friends assembled to wish him good luck. The presentation, which lack the form of a handsome traveling hug, was, made ,l\y (Mr Gordon Witty, who made an excellent speech, expressing the good feeling that Mr Dods’.many friends had for him.; They, hoped some day to see him return to Gisborne Mr Dods suitably replied, and a couple of hours were afterwards devoted to social intercourse.

There was a large attendance of members at the Star of New Zealand Tent (Female Branch) of Rechabitos on Thursday evening, The officers for the ensuing term were installed, as follows 0.R., Sister H- Birch; D.R., Sister M. Birroll; B S., Sister L. File ; Treasurer, Sister M. Driller (re-elected); Secretary, Sister \V. Wallace (re-elected) ; C.S., Sister MoDowell; L., Sister E. Howland; 1.G., Sister E. McGrath j B.S. of C. 8., Sister F. Filo ; L.S. of C.R., Sister R. McGrath. A lot of routine business was disposod of. Arrangements in connection with the social on the 17th inst. are well in hand, and it should prove a great success. Two candidates were proposed. All will wish the Order, which has nearly completed a year of its career, much prosperity. Through the courtesy of Mr Carroll, who is always to the fore in matters of acclimatisation, there arrived last week from the Government hatchery, Masterton, six pairs of New Zealand paradise ducks, which aro intended for distribution throughout the district with tho object of introducing these handsome birds. Tho ducks are at present being looked after byMr A. F. Konnedy, and will be divided among Messrs Dewing, Acland Hood, and other prominent enthusiasts in acclimatisation matters. The birds are perfectly tame, and yesterday one of them wandered from Mr Kennedy’s grounds into the street. We understand that it is still missing, and anyone who may have found it is requested to kindly return it to Mr Kennedy.

At the meeting of the Gisborne School Committee last night a letter was read from Miss Barbara Old, offering her services in case of the Committee desiring to start classes for cookery. Accompanying the letter there were some excellent testimonials, including one from the Christchurch School of Cookery. Members, by their remarks, showed themselves favorable to the establishment- of such classes, the Chairman remarking that such tuition would be better for girls than Latin. The Secretary stated that tho addition to the buildings would be made in the summer holidavs, when there would be an opportunity make provision for such classes. Mr Graham said that would be a long time to wait, and in the meantime they might lose the opportunity of securing the services of such an expert. It was mentioned that Miss Old was a partner with Miss Telford, and Mr File suggested that some arrangement mightbe made without waitin" for the extension of the building. On the°motion of Mr Graham, it was resolved that tho Chairman and Messrs File and Graham be a sub-committee to make enquiries on the subject,

Ihe rudder I'm the dredge John Townley has now been completed. Commencing to-day. Mr B Thomas will run a coach between Ormond and Karaka. The Harbor Board should get the dredge to work as soon as.possible in improving the. channel. St. Andrew's Church Sen ices. Sunday : The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will he dispensed. Subject : " The Glory of,Service and Sacrifice.’' Evening : *• Slain for Both Worlds by a Had Book.'' Special lecture to young men and women.—lfev. J. G. Paterson. Weslc-y Church Services to-morrow (Sunday) : 11 a. 111., Mr Wjlklnson ; 7 p.ln., “ 'The Impatience of Mrs Job.” Rev. li. F. Rothweil. Roman Catholic Church Services, tomorrow (Sunday) : Gisborne. Mass and 11 a.m.. Vespers 7 p.lll. ; Makauri. Mass y a.in. : Paiutalu. Mass 11 a.in.—Rev. 'l'. Mulvihill.