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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 493, 4 August 1902, Page 2

The second of the interesting scries of articles written by a Gisbornito who went to London for the Coronation appears in to-day’s Times. On Saturday the Taranaki Herald completed its 50th year. It has been in the hands of Mr H. Weston since 1867. There was a large attendance at the exhibition of horse-training given by Mr W. Arthur on Saturday alternoon, and some good work was done. A feature of the musical portion of the service at Wesley Church last evening was tko singing of the solo “He was Despised,” by Miss Golding. That lady has a deep and rich contralto voice, and the singing was greatly appreciated. Mr McLeod, the newly-appoiuted master of the Ormond School, arrived from the South on Saturday morning, and will enter upon his duties on Wednesday next. Mr 13. Quigley, who has been temporarily in charge, will proceed to Napier for instructions. He wiil probably be appointed to a school in Hawke’s Bay. A sequel to the wreck of the Ariadne has been found. T. C. Kerry, owner of

the yacht, and E. J. H. Freke, seaman on the vessel, are petitioning Parliament for compensation for having been arrested and tried on a charge of conspiracy to wreck the yacht, on tko evidence of a document, which proved to bo a forgery. “ I guarantee that at the finish it will bo the best little show we have ever had in Gisborne,” said Mr Darton at a meeting of the Coronation Committee, alluding to the decorations for next Saturday. “We had the experience of the last show,” he continued. “ And found a few flaws,” said the Mayor. “ Yes, and mean to profit by them,” added Mr Darton.

A meeting of settlers was held at Wae-renga-a-hika to deal with the question of a more suitable railway platform site to suit the convenience of the people of the district. The meeting was held at the Native College, the Rev. Mr .Jennings presiding. It was pointed out by the speakers that a platform at Hamon’s road, between the Waihirere and Makauri ttations, would be a boon to the settlers, and should prove a sonree of profit to the Department. It was unanimously decided to petition the Department on the subject, and that a deputation in regard to the matter should wait on the Hon. J. Carroll on his arrival in Gisborne,

Over five hundred entries have been received for the Feilding Poultry Show. The Gisborne Gas Company has reduced the price of Welsbach burners, etc. A married shepherd for Poututu station is advertised for. Tenders are invited for the erection offices for the Gisborne Gas Company. The disposal of Dr Craig’s practice to Dr Morrison is notified. At Masterton on Friday fourteen cyclists were fined for riding along the footpaths. A thief stole tho bread which was to have been used for Communion at St. Paul’s Church, Wanganui. Messrs Common. Shelton and Co. notify some excellent dairy farms to lease near Ormond. Mr T. Coulthard Mullions, architect, invites tenders for the erection of a villa residence and cottage on the Whataupoko. The length of time allowed for the construction of the Kaiteratahi bridge is seventeen months,

Mr E. J. Watt’s homestead at Long burn, Hawke’s Bay, was ourned down 01:

Friday night. The insurances totalled 421000.

At Marton on Friday the Royal Arch Chapter of tho Ruapehu Lodge of Masons was opened, the proceedings being very enthusiastic.

There will be a special programme at tho Empire Skating Rink on Wednesday night, when a football match will be played.

An attractive programme has been provided for the meeting of the Mutual Improvemeut Society this evening, and thero should be a large attendance. A social that should.be very largely supported is to be held on tho 12th. It is to be tendered as a benefit to Mrs Henley, whose husband died a few months ago. A sporting message received from Christchurch on Saturday states that Kahuwai and Pearlshot were scratched for all engagements at tho National meeting at 2 p.m. Berne advises that tho Kaliauda-Angcr lino is interrupted. Hongkong advises that tho lines to Swatow have been restored, and also that communication with Shanghai has been restored.

Tho Timaru branch of tho Toachors’ Association has passed a resolution in favor of tho Teachers’ Superannuation Bill. The Wellington branch of tho Educational Institute passed a similar resolution.

A London correspondent states that “ a telegram of congratulation on tho conclusion of tho war, sent to Mr Chamberlain from the Maori chieftainess, Airini Donnolly, is said to be one of the most interesting received at Downing street.” It is stated by the attorney for one of tho compensation claimants in respect of thcßyko Corner case, Wellington, that the litigation and compensation had cost the corporation just upon 4130,000 for tho small block of land acquired. “ Talk about bonfires,” said tho Mayor at tho Coronation meeting, “ why, wo had odc at Yorkshire that lasted for three days.” Tho members of the Committee considered that 0110 night’s display would be sufficient for Gisborne.

We have pleasure in congratulating tho Greenwood family on the scholastic successes of Mr Neil Greenwood, son of Mr G. L. Greenwood. Mr Neil Greenwood, who was a pupil of the Gisborne School, is one of five who have obtained the highest classical honors possible for the third year at Cambridge University. “It is a fact, remarkable as regrettable,” says a Sydney paper, “ that when a police officer goes to arrest a desperate criminal who may reasonably bo supposed to be armed, the former frequently finds that he has left his shooting iron at home on the piano. Or, if he is heeled, his revolver has an extraordinary facility for not going off.”

Tho Dannevirko branch of tho Farmers’ Union is exercised in mind about the methods employed to destroy rabbits. They consider a better system should be adopted to get rid of the post, and instead of Inspectors being employed to point out whore rabbits exist, men should bo employed to exterminate them. The Association telegram is not quite clear as to whether the men are to exterminate the Inspectors or tho rabbits, but Dannevirke apparently has no use for either. The Wairarapa Times states Colonel Porter was hit no less than fivo times by Boer bullets, one of which broko a bone in his foot. Referring to tho Colonel’s “ beautiful and secluded homo in Gisborne,” tho Times adds: “ Being a retired Indian officer, tho Colouelhad spent considerable money in beautifying and protecting portions of the river, running at tho foot of his residence, with stone, and embank-

ment steps, which lend to it a charm similar to those in India upon which towns and residences are built.” The amount of attention that is being given to the Cook Memorial project is shown by the way in which it comes up at every public meeting in one form or another. Prior to a meeting of the Coronation Committee those present had an informal discussion on the subject, the dosire being expressed that tho Kaiti Hill should bo obtained for the public. Mr Lysnar, gazing at the bannor of the Chamber of Commoreo which adorns the Council wall, said that it would be a good idea if some photographs of it wore struck off to send to Wellington and elsewhere, as it cloarly showod tho Kaiti Hill. The Town Clerk mentioned that Mr Whinray had had some photographs of the banner prepared. Mr Lysnar said that tho best course would bo for tho Government to take the land over.