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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 469, 10 July 1902, Page 2

The business premises in town dose at .11 o’clock this morning. The Bishop of Wniapu arrived by To Anuu this morning. Mr Daere, who is to judge at tho Poultry Show, arrived from tho South this morning. A large number of people arc arriving in town to lie present at the Steeplechase meeting. It is expected that a good many people will go out .to the races to-day by the train. Extensive additions arc being made To the Gisborne Sheepfarmers’ Meat Freezing Company’s works. Another public meeting in connection with the Coronation memorial is to bo held on Monday night, having been convened in response to a requisition to the Mayor.

Persons requiring a first-class typewriter are advised to inspect tho Fox machine at Mr T. G. Lawless’s ofiicc. A public meeting to consider the question of the site of tho proposed hand rotunda will bo held on Monday evening next. Tho Einpiro Skating liink will bo open to-morrow night, when a special sports' programme will he presented, including Mr Alt. Skipworth’s contribution of trick and fancy skating. Mr Bolton, formerly of Makauri, and latterly relieving master at Frasertown, is likely to have the mastership of the new school at .Wlnui-g-Ua, The enterprising proprietor of the Kia. Ora Butter Factory, Mr McGregor, intends making further tests as to the suitability of the natural gas deposits in the vicinity of the .works. Tho meeting of the Gisborne branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, to he held on Saturday afternoon, will take placo at the Masonic Hotel at two o’clock.

The railway authorities have mado excellent arrangements for conveying passengers from Gisborne to the Park racecourse to-day, and it is expected that a large number of townspeople will make the journey by rail. At the meeting of the Beautifying Association last night Mr W. Pettio handed in a cheque from Messrs Archibald Clarke and Co. for tho special work of improving tho river bank. Tho donation was acknowledged with applause. Tho members of Holy Trinity Church yesterday presented Mr H. 1). Parker with a handsome dressing caso, accompanied by a letter, expressing regret that he had found it impossible to continue to hold the oflico of choirmaster. A change is to be made in tho railway time-table aftor August Ist. Tho first train from Gisborne will lcavo at 8.15, returning from Ormond at 9.15, and reaching town at 10 o’clock. On Saturdays the afternoon train to Ormond will leave at 4 o’clock instead of 3.00. We arc asked to state that only persons holding tickets, which may lie purchased at the foot of Peel street, near the railway bridge, will he admitted to the railway station grounds to-day and to-morrow.

'J’lie great attraction for to-night will be the Druids’ social, to be held in the Theatre Royal. There is sure to be a very large attendance, and as in previous years a success is assured; The caterer is Mr J,. Craig. Much .regret was felt in Gisborne yesterday morning at the news given in our telegrams at to the death under such sad circumstances of Mr George Main, an old journalist, who was known to many Gisborne people; The prizo schedule of the 23icl annual show of tho Poverty Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society is published as an inset in to-day’s Times. A large number of special prizes arc oilercd, and the show promises to be the most successiui on record. Extra copies of the schedule may be obtained on application at the Times office.

Mr D. Morrignn, trainer of the racehorse Straybird, states that the comments made in our sporting notes yesterday regarding tho gallop by his horse, in company with The Gryphon and Pulluck were hardly fair to himself as trainer, l’he trio jumped well and went nicely, but Straybird did not travel a greater distance than his companions. The horses were sent at a little over half-pace, and Burirauan, the rider of Ktraybird, rode strictly to instructions.

The long Financial Statement delivered by Sir Joseph Ward on Tuesday, evening occupied nine hours in transmission, the operators being Messrs Cf. Kemp and Pulling, and Mr IT Robb also assisting. In addition to the Statement there was also a heavy budget of cablegrams and telegrams for the Times, and general telegraphic work. The operators performed their part splendidly, and excellent manu•script was supplied. Master Sawyer was also on lijght duty, and did capital work.

Some of flic young Natives whu visit, town have lately been showing a pugnacious disposition, and yesterday two were brought to account for disorderly behaviour in Peel street on Tuesday evening. Hath man excused himself on tlie plea that be was trying to help the other fellow home, the other fellow being too drunk to find his own way. The Justice, Mr 0. Stubbs, tried to class them for their misconduct, and Te llan Kaireakuranga was lined £1 or in default seven days, and Rangi Tapene was lined 10s or in default live days imprisonment, each culprit being mulct in 2s There was an exciting time at the wharf yesterday afternoon. The Zealandia lied imade a' fast passage from Auckland arriving at half-past twelve, but the fates were unkind to the local service. The tides just now are exceptionally low and the recent fresh has left a large deposit of silt to contend with. The Tawera went aground near tho mouth of the river, and in trying to get clear the vessel swung broadside on to the waves swishing in. For a time it was feared that a serious result must ensue, but by skilful handling the Tawera was got clear, and she was anchored outside for tho rise of the tide. The Vr'aihi did not get back to the wharf until nearly five o’clock, and of course everyone grumbled. The dredge John . Townley is now at work improving the j chanuel, I

The l'e Anau leaves for Auckland at 8 o'clock this morning. Messrs li. and W. Atkins, of Patuuhi, have bacon and hams for sale in any quantity. A notice in regard to a 'ate train on Saturday evening for the Poultry Show appears in another column. Entries for the mile race at the Rink to morrow night close at Miller’s this morning. Special interest centres in the hockey match, s this afternoon between Kia Kuna and City and City and \\ esl End. A landsi.iiic travelling rug has been presented In the Karapui Woollen l uetort through Mr Buttle, for a shooting competition in the coming season. After a very successful tour cone’uding v i h a five weeks' season at the Queen's Hud, Sydney. Montgomery's Entertainers ate a:ain touting New Zealand, and as will be seen by advertisement, are appearing here on Monday and Tuesday next. Since their lust appearance hero Mr Montgomery has purchased the largest Btograph yet shown in the colonies. He has also secured some famous sets of films. Mr Montgomery will he remembered here for his rendering of those popular illustrated story ballads, which arc the present rage in London and New York. Mr Harry I-lall. a comedian of high degree, also appeurs in the latest up-to-date refined comic songs. Mr Fred Gibson, Coon Impersonator, Miss Frances Beverley, Contralto, and Mr Edgar Collins also appear with the big show. The Australian press speak in terms of the highest praise of the entertainment.