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

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 484, 25 July 1902, Page 2

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

In connection with the movement lor a memorial in tlic vicinity of Captain Cook’s first landing place, several suggestions that arc worthy of public attention have been made. His Wor.m.'p the Mayor has pointed out that an,admirable plan might he to combine the Cook Memorial movement with some commemoration of the worthy deeds done in South Africa by our brave representatives on the battle-field. lie also pointed out that there is over JltiOtl on hand in connection with the Contingent Fund. We do not suppose that anyone would support a diversion of that fund, and all will be heartily pleased that there are no calls upon it. But we would suggest a combination of the Mayor’s idea and the suggestion made in the Times yesterday morning, by Dr Williams, and supported to-day in a very interesting letter from Mrs Sampson. It is urged that, a portion of Haiti Hill should he obtained, and of course in time converted into a people’s park. We do not think Unit even tiie Cook Memorial Committee appointed by tiie public meeting would desire that any portion oi tiie Patriotic Fund should lie devoted to the Cook Memorial Fund, but we believe there would bo unanimity throughout tiie district in a movement to obtain a substantial portion of Haiti Ilill as a Patriotic Park for the people. That would truly be a noble commemoration of patriotism and ot peace. There is now upon the Estimates a sum of -cIOO for a subsidy from Government towards the purchase of a portion of .the lull, and from imormation we have obtained, we can say that that oiler is not likely to remain if Hie people uU P9t make an attempt to avail themselves of it. “I .trust the committee will place their ideal nnh'; ” "''rites Dr Williams, <• and will aim, ’not only ac erectmg an obelisk io the memory of uhip k Jr bUt “‘I? Ut ac T"‘n)ig a considerable area on the Haiti Hill, and laving out as a public garden. Such a'gardui with an obelisk standing therein Would he a fitting recognition of the services oi the great navigator.” In a few words the writer has conveyed ideas that should he applauded by all who aic loyal to the district in which they have their homes ; and worked in conjunction with tho suggestion of our worthy Mayor, it becomes practicable. It would, however, lie better to have tiie two committees working apart from each other.

“ I would favor tiie memento being placed upon the'Haiti Ilill, at a sullicicutly high elevation tu he seen from tiie Bay and entrance to tiie river. Here it will have tiie greatest educational value to tiie travelling public, and mark the spot,” writes Mrs Sampson. Wliac a splendid theme there is there for the poets. The obelisk would be one of the features of “ beautiful, prosperous, loyal New Zealand.” And what could be finer and more fitting than that the names of the men who went from the district to fight at their country’s call should bo inscribed in some suitable manner In the vicinity, to be noted by visitors from far and near. 1

The Rink will be open to-morrow afternoon, bub nob in the evening. Two loads of chaff were being placed in the railway trucks at Ormond yesterday for Gisborne,. About 10,000 feet of timber is now stacked at Kuiteratahi for the buildings In connection with the extension of "the railway To that place. Three more truck loads will be taken out this* week, |

The special sports programme at-the

Empire Skating Rink to-night will no doubt attract a good house. In addition to tiie Mile Handicap Obstacle Race and football match, there will he a race for beginners, so there should be ample fun for tiie spectators. The prices have been reduced to sixpence for tins night only. Ormond had tiie appearance of a

suburb of Gisborne yesterday. A gentleman on ridins in from the backcountry, thought lie must have reached the Whataupoko or Haiti, or that the famous band rotunda bad eventually been placed in Ormond. Tiie main street was crowded witli pleasureseekers from tiie town who had gone out by tiie railway. Soon there will he an agitation in Ormond for asphalt footpaths, street lights, and all the conveniences of a borough.

Some local youths have taken advantage of tiie American Tobacco Company's offer to supply pictures oi the King and Queen 011 forwarding a stated quantity of Old Judge and Vanity Fair cigarette labels, and as a result the beautiful Pictures adorn a number of homes iu Gisborne. Tiie are pictures are much appreciated by the parents, as well as by the children who have collected ills labels.

The hounds meet at the Waikanae this afternoon. A letter irorn Mr G. Stubbs on water and drainage appears on the fourth page of to-day’s Times, Captain Edwin wired yesterday: “Moderate westerly winds, glass fall, tides good, warmer weather, indications of easterly winds, after 20 hours from now.” Adelaide advise-s that tho delay to the international traliic is beyond Darwin, which station is unable to explain the cause.

Madame Spontini, the celebrated lady lecturer and exponent of the language of the hand, is now on a short visit to Gisborne, and may be consulted at her rooms, Mrs Meuzies’ Mufeking House. Mr Cramoml informs us that the Tarawera's ordinary trip up the coast next week lias been abandoned. The Coriuna will take up her run to Auckland, carrying cargo only. The Hawea will take the down trip from Auckland on August Ist, not calling at Gisborne or Napier. At the last meeting of the Hospital Trustees the Chairman referred to several cases. One or two, he thought, should go to the Old Men’s Home, and in regard to the case of a patient from Auckland tho Charitable Aid Board should be informed so that a claim could be made upon tho Auckland Board. The Band of Hope meeting at Wesley Schoolroom last night was most successful. There was such a large crowd that many could not guin admittance. The Rev. B. F. Rothwell presided. There was an excellent programme, tho chief item perhaps being a dialogue, in which tho following took part: Misses Golding, Vowles, Birch, Langford, and File ; Messrs Russell, Wilkinson, Ellerbeek, A. Webb, and Reg. Oxenham. Wo are pleased to learn that a suggestion made by the Times boiuo time ago as to the hour of tho departure of tho Union steamers coming up from Napier has been adopted. The Waihora does not leave Napier until 8 o’clock to-night. Hitherto the time has been 5 p.m. Now the passengers get tho advantage of three hours' extra grace, the train times suit, later mails can bo obtained, and the steamer arrives in tho Bay at us early an hour as usual.

At the monthly meeting of tho Hospital Trustees, after tho position of the finances had been stated, Mr Joyce suggested that during Coronation time a Hospital Ball should bo organised to raise funds. Ho believed that such a ball could bo made a great success. The Chairman explained that the subject had been gone into at a previous meeting, and it was thought better to make a direct canvass. For that purpose a committee had been appointed, but it bad been thought better not to approach the public until the Coronation festivities were over. Mr Joyce said the objection to canvassing was tho same peoplo had to be gone to over and over again. Tho Chairman said he knew that, and for his part he had no liking for going round, as so many calls wero being made on tho public. After further general remarks, including a suggested ping-pong tournament, the subject dropped. Last night, His Worship tho Mayorreceived the following telegram from the Acting-Premier The Government lias received official intimation that tho coronation of His Majesty the King is to take place on the 9th of August next. After full consideration, it has been decided that the day officially fixed for Now Zealand to take part in the celebrations shall be Saturday, the 9th prox., and that day will be declared a public holiday throughout the colony. Some representations have beon made to the Government with the object of having the holiday held on the the Monday (11th), but aftergiving the matter the fullest consideration, it is not thought desirable to make such an alteration. Tho various Government ceremonies originally intended to have been held on the 26th June will, therefore, take place on Saturday, the 9th August.” Two truck loads of wood were' brought into town by tiie railway yesterday for Messrs Clayton Bros. The wood was brought in as a trial freight, and tiie experiment lias proved so successful that Messrs Clayton Bros-, have arranged lor regular supplies. ~ One great advantage is that the wood is manuka oi splendid quality, which is brought by waggon from beyond the JCaraka to Ormond, and thence by rail. To tiring in tiie two truck loads of firewood railed yesterday under ordinary circumstances would mean that fifteen horses and three men would lie required 1o be on tiie road two days, which would make the price prohibitive to townspeople, and do considerable damage to the roads-. Ten horses with two men in charge brought the wood from tire bush to Ormond and returned in two days; | The following letter from Mr \V. S. Lunn, Secretary of tho Gas Company, was read at the moeting of the Hospital Trustees: —“ Your communication of 18th ultimo, asking for a commission in regard to your monthly gas accounts was considered by my Board last evening, and I am instructed to inform you that my directors, although fully recognising the good and charitable work carried on by your Trustees, regret that they cannot mal~ “ differential rate for gas supplied to the Hospital", ou* that as 80 °" “ ? he necessarily high prices at preseuu IDE for coal and freights becomes normal, a general reduction all round will no doubt be effected. My Board would also remind you that the lamp in Aberdeen road was erected for the benefit of your institution, and that tho gas for same is supplied free by this company.”

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr AV. A. Barton, S.M., judgment went by default for plaintiffs in the following civil cases R. IT. Imago (Mr Jones) v. Tuhalta, claim £9 14s lOd, costs £3 0s 6d ; J. East v. Thomas Lambert, claim £2 17s 6d, costs ss; A. Lewis (Mr Jones) v. Ivarauria, claim £2 9s sd, costs £1; W. J. Cox v. T. Holdsworth, claim £4 2s 4d, costs 10s. In tho case of H. Heidorn v. R. Bryant, His Worship made an order that payment of part of claim and costs amounting to £1 13s 6d be made before a certain date, in default eight days’ imprisonment. Judgment was given in the case of Thomas Collier v. I’augo and Tame Auahi, a suit for the value of or return of a cottage, His Worship said it was quite clear that tho cottage was purchased by Collier while living with Pango as her husband. He doubted if Pango’s claim was mentioned before she became separated from Collier. He therefore held that the house belonged to Collier at the time of the sale to Halbert. and that he had a right to deal with it. Ho regretted that ho could not deal with the case under the equity and good conscience clause of the Act, as there was no doubt that Tango’s money was used in the purchase of the cottage, and some return should be made. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £25, or the return of the house, in 14 days, with £1 damages, costs £6 13s. An application was made by Mr W. D. Lysnar for one of tne defendants, Tame Auahi, to be excluded from fi? iudgment, on the ground that he had only rnaue C.’Mia on behalf of his wife. Mr Jones, for plaintiff, oppj.fd this, and the Magistrate refused to grant the I application.