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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 475, 16 July 1902, Page 2

The Empire Skating Rink will be open this evening and to-morrow afternoon. Tho steamer Ventura reached San Franciso on the 14th inst., at 1 p.m. Detectivo Nixon, who has been in Australia on a holiday, returns to Gisborne by tho Waihora this afternoon. Colonial muils which left Melbourne on the 11th June arrived in London on tho morning of the 14th inst. Captain Edwin wired at 1.5 p.m. yesterday : — 11 Moderate southerly winds ; glass rise; poor tides ; frost to-night.” The Waihora left Auckland at a quarterpast 6 last evening, and is due here about Che same hour to-day.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, received tho following cablo yesterday from London : " Merino wool: Prices are very firm. Coarso crossbred; Prices are in favor of buyers,” To-day is Arbor Day, and in honor of the occasion the Courts and Government officer will be closed. It is a pity that the day has almost been forgotten in, this district. Last evening information was received from Wairoa that a Maori woman named Mere Te Heinga had died suddenly that afternoon whilst engaged in tho work of loading corn into a dray. An inquest will be held to-day before Mr Britnell, J.P. Tha inward passengers by tho Tarawera this morning include Mr Matthews, of tho Tourist Department, who is proceeding to Morere, and Mr W. Aelaud Hood, who is returning from the recent Farmers' Union Conference at Wellington.

Messrs C. Rosie and Co. have an inset in to-day’s Times concerning the sale of a fine lot of new books, recently published by Ward, Locke and Co. The books have . been purchased at a big discount by Messrs C. Rosie and Co., and are now . offered to the general public at exception- " ally low prices. Tho stock is not largo, so that early application is desirable. Some surprise was expressed by gentlemen who came in from the country last evening, on finding that the 'Frisco mail, which goes forward by this morning's steamer, had closed at half-past seven last evening. Upon enquiries being made, the Chief Postmaster stated that the mail was closed at the advertised time, but that late letters would be received and sent by way of Napier, so as to reach Auckland in time. A qniot but exceedingly pretty wedding took place at tho residence of Mr and Mrs ■J. Lewis, “ Swarthmore,” on Thursdaylast, the contracting parties being Mr William Reid, of Dunedin, and Miss Mary Isabella Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr J. Lewis. Tho ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of friends, was performed by the Rev. J. G. Paterson, of Gisborne. The drawing-room and hall were most picturesquely decorated with ferns and foliage for the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a dress of creamfigured silk lustre, tastefully trimmed with tucked silk and lace, with satin rib. bon and silver leaves, entwined with true lovers’ knots down the front. The bridemaids were Miss Minnie Lewis and Miss Temple Lewis and Miss Maggie Lewis, who were tastefully attired in dresses of cream lace flowered muslin, with lovers’ knots, and silk and lace trimmings. Mr J. B. Lewis officiated as best man, Mr R. D. Long also attending the bridegroom. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr Charles East tastefullyplayed the Wedding March. There were between thirty and forty guests present, and they were entertained by Mr and Mrs ' Lewis at a most sumptuous wedding breakfast, the health of the bride and bridegroom being drunk with musical honors, whilst a number of other toasts were also honored. The bride’s travelling dress was of blue cloth, trimmed with tucked silk and black ribbon, with bat to match, j The happy couple left for Gisborne early in the afternoon, amidst a shower of good wishes from their many friends. |

Messrs C. ICoAe and Co. adveitiee a ! number of looks, published by Ward, j Lock, and Co., fur sale, at most moderate i rates. Two important additions have been | made to tho list of properties to be sold by j Messrs Williams and Kettle, on Saturday, | August 2nd. Dr Craig having resigned the office of medical officer for the Druids' Lodge, it has been decided to call for applications to till the vacancy. Since the b:ginning of April b'ooo rats have beett examim 1 bv tho Sydney health

authorities, only 0-1 of winch were found : to be plague infected. Nine police officers, 45 constables, and 10 black trackers were engaged in the ; pursuit of the Kenniffs, costing the . Queensland Government about £2OOO per 1 month. In regard to-. State-owned Departments we are fifty years ahead of the United States, and so far as the railways are concerned, of England itself. Greymouth Argus. -V London (irm is said to be preparing a series ol volumes entirely devoted to Seddon caricatures. It will run to twelve volumes, post quarto. Some of these Loudon artists must be workers. Mr C. Morse, hairdresser and tobacconist, Gladstone road, has secured the services ol Mr A. Yowles, who enters upon his duties to-day. Mr Morse has a special advertisement in another column.

A Wellington churchgoer on Sunday last complimented his preacher on his sermon. “ But," ho said, “ 1 never before knew that so simple a text took so long to explain.” The item of hum as a subsidy of & for -b for the purchase of a portion of Kaiti Hill for the purposes of a park again appears on 1 lie Estimates litis year, hut it is probable t-hat it will imt be put on year after year if liter no attempt made to take advantus-. ... the offer of Government. Wellington Lance items: —That St. Helens, in Lancashire, has immortalised itself. Beechaiu’s Tills and Mr Seddon both saw the light there. That the Mayor of Wellington is providing coffee for his councillors after meetings. When is he going to order the pistols'? Sergeant Kretschmer, who, a short time back, was one of Auckland's most enthusiastic volunteers, has been interesting himself to some purpose in the volunteer movement in Gisborne. He has been offered the captaincy of a firmly-e-tublished cadet corps in that locality.— Observer. A most successful farewell coffee supper took plaeo at tho Salvation Army Barracks last night, on tho evo of Adjutant Harrison’s departure from Gisborne, under transfor. lie leaves by the steamer this evening. Ho will be succeeded at Gisborne by Adjutant Cook, A Government which promises cheap coal and cheap fire insurauco must be popular. If the Government would give its attention to opening up the back country by means of Light Lines it would do ten times as much good for the producers of the colony ns it can possibly effect by State Coal and State Fire Insurance fads. —Wairarapa Daily Times. Tho llechabite social to bo held to-mor-row evening gives promise of being a great success. All arrangements have been completed, and it only needs a fine night to ensure even a more successful function than last year. Tho music is to bo supplied by Mrs Fernandez, whose name is a by-word as a provider of good music.

Yesterday, southerly and south-easterly winds and lino weather generally prevailed. Squally weather was reported from Port Chalmers, rain at Dunedin, and overcast and gloomy at Christchurch. Christchurch, Queenstown, Clyde, and Nugget 3 Point reported snow falls. Cape Campbell, Titnaru, Oarnaru, and Nuggets Point reported heavy seas.

“No one can examine the Budget figures without feeling that thero is urgent need for greater economy in tho administration. Our present rate of spending and our phenomenal revenue could only have been sustained b.y lavish borrowing, and it may well be questioned how much longer that can go on. Tho Government has undoubtedly departod far from the cardinal principle upon which tho Liberal Ministry originally took office with regard to increases in the public indebtedness.”— Auckland Star. Tho Christchurch Press states :—We are glad to see that the Government appear to be awakening to the importance of doing something for the preservation of our fast-disappearing forests. In too many places the native bush is being ruthlessly destroyed, where it ought to be preserved, if only for reasons connected with climate and scenery. Equally important is the question of tree-planting, if we are not to become dependent on foreign countries for our supply of timber, and we are glad to see that the Government are giving this matter their attention. It is so important, that some practical steps ought to be taken before the present session is allowed to conclude. There is a good deal of curiosity as to what is now to he the outcome of the battle of the sites. A West Ender writes us a long letter to the effect that the fun is only just beginning antf concludes : “ It lias been openly stated that it is intended to ignore the decision of the meeting specially called to consider the subject of site. In that case the papers will get plenty to deal Willi, for wo arc not going to let the matter rest now. The time for action has arrived. The rotunda is really a subject not worth fighting about, .but it has been an education to us as' to the treatment we are to expect if we remain patient. We have shown that cannot go on.” 'i’iic concluding entertainment of tiie Montgomery Entertainers took place in the Theatre Royal last night, a large audience greeting the popular company.. The excellent programme provided was received with much enthusiasm. There was great delight on the part' of all in regard to the beautiful pictures that were shown. The vocal items, both comic and sentimental, were very much appreciated. The experience of the Montgomery Entertainers is that they become more popular with every renewal of a visit, and it is likely that on their next call at Gisborne they will he greeted witli even better attendances than has been their lot on the present occasion. The Company well deserve the amount of patronage which they receive, their success being the result of merit There was a large attendance at thq meeting of the Co-operative Building Society last night. The Chairman of Directors, Mr ttymes, presided- The appropriation of £3OO by ballot t was the first business, Messrs Ambridge and vL Georgeson being elected scrutineers and Master Ray .Sweet picking the lucky marble out of the box. The successful group of three shares was that held by Mr W. S. Lima's three children, each one having a single share. The result of the [ballot was received with much applause. . A sum of £3OO was then offered by tender* There was- keen competition for, the money, £2OO being taken at £3ij< and £IOO at £2B, The Chairman announced that it was proposed to go'‘on with the second issue of shares, many promises having been made of intention to’take up shares. The second issue will not be made unless a certain number of shares arc taken up, but the indications are .the issue will be readily taken up.