The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 23, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 482, 23 July 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 23, 1902.

The Ernpiro Skating Kink will bo open to-night, also to-morrow afternoon. Tho following players will represent the Kia Kaha B in their match against City B on Thursday, July 24th : Yowles, Cuff, Shaw, Wheeler (capt.), Cos (2), Moore, McGrath, Beore. Graham, and Sheen. The special programme being prepared for tho boys at the Empire Skating Kink on Friday night promises to provide a good night's fun. The sports ovents start at 9 sharp.

At the meeting of '.the Loyal Gisborne Lodge on Monday evening, reference was made to the approaching departure of two members of the Lodge, * Bros, S. S. Springall and C. H. Hyett, who were leaving for South Africa and Napier respectively. Eulogistic references were made to the interest taken by the brothers in the work of the Lodge, and sincere wishes wet's expressed for their success I and prosperity in their new spheres of labor. A very pleasing function took place at the meeting of the Loyal Gisborne Lodge on Monday evening, when a presentation of a jewel was made to Bro. P. Schwabe, I P.G. Bro. C. H. Ambridge, in making the presentation, referred to Bro. Schwabe’s untiring work on behalf of the Lodge, especially in regard to the formation of the Juvenile Branch, of which he had been the Superintendent. He paid a high tribute to Bro. Schwabe’s services, and asked his acceptance from the Juvenile Lodge of a handsome gold jewel, bearing the engraving, “presented to Paul Schwabe, P.G., by the Loyal Gisborne Juvenile Lodge in appreciation of his ser- j vices as Superintendent; 1901-190'J.” Bro. Schwabe, in a very modest speech, suitably replied. >

“ Regarding the Statement as a whole, i and speaking in general terms, it is due to its framer to say that ail the resources of the departments have been skilfully drawn upon in the preparation of the lucid compendium of facts and figures upon which a Government that has achieved great things and introduced innovations that are object lessons to the world bases its claim to extended confidence.”—Southland Daily Times. At the meeting of the Borough Council last evening the -Mayor, in inferring to the Governor’s proposed Veterans’ Home, said that he had been communicated with in regard to a proposed military ball, the Hint's from which were to be devoted to the Veterans’ I-iome. He thought the Council should give’ what assistance they could in the matter. Considerable discussion took place on the subject. Ail the Councillors cordially supported the movement, but there was difference of opinion as to how the assistance could best be given. It was eventuallv decided that the Council should individually subscribe to the fund, and to give any support- they could to the military entertainment. A summoned meeting of the Loyal Gis borne Lodge, No. bdSi, 1.0.0.1 - ., M.N.. was held in the Lodge lloom on Monday evening, Bro. 11. Humphreys. Noble Grand, presiding. There was a large at tendance of members, over fifty being present. The balance-sheet of tlio last half-year, which showed the funds in a flourishing state, was presented and adopted. It was decided to celebrate the anniversary of the Lodge by a smokiconcert or banquet, to be held at a iutundate. Two now members were elected After the conclusion of business harmony was proceeded with, a very enjoyabli time being spent by the members. Cards and ping pong were in full swing, while the graumphone was much appreciated Soims were contributed by Bros. G. Goldsmith, C. H. Ambridge, W. Tharratt, anc > Griffiths. A short address was given b\ Bro. J. Warren, and after a few remarks by Bro. C. H. Ambridge the gathering broke up with the singing of “ Auld Lang Sy ne ”