The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 21 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 507, 21 August 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 21 1902.

Colonial mails which left Melbourne on the 16th July arrived in London on the nijjht of tne 17th instant. Colonial mails which left Auckland via San Francisco on the tSih July arrived in London on the afternoon of the 18th instant.

Concert-goers are reminded of ffie Orchestral Concert on Friday at McFarlane’s Hall. Miss Winifred Birch’s three items should prove a great attraction. The plan is rapidly filling at Chrisp and Son s, where seats may be reserved without extra eharce.

The monthly report presented at the Hospital meeting last night was as follows :—Remaining from last month, 2d - admitted since, 18 ; discharged, IS ; deaths, 3 ; remaining at date, 23. There was a full attendance of members at the meeting.

The matron of the Hospital acknow; ledges with thanks a gift of lemons from Mr Cameron, sen. ; case of apples from Mr 11. 11. Wall, sodawater from Mr J. Lucas, magazines and illustrated papors from Poverty Bay Club and MrH. Williams, old linen from Mesdames C. Gray and Walter Gray, and anonymous friends.

There was a crowded house at the Theatre Royal last night, when Air E. 11. Taylor gave a limelight lecture on “ The Wreck of the Wairarapa.” Some fine pictures were shown, and stirring lessons were taken from the various occurrences in connection with the wreck to impress upon *he minds of people the advisability of fighting for no-license. The Mutual Improvement Society’s annual conversazione is fixed to take place next Monday evening. This entertainment has become such a favorite that the accommodation of the Academy of Music is generally taxed to its utmost. A varied programme of vocal and instrumental items and a comedietta has been prepared, and a pleasant evening is in store for those who attend.

By the Te Anau yesterday the following troopers belonging to the Ninth Contingent returned to Gisborne : —FarrierSergeant Parker, Corporals McGough and Cooper, Privates Parker, AVood, Ryan, Dalton, Brown, Morris, Swaibrick, Williamson, Tardieu, and Holford. They confirm many of the statements made about the Orient, the officers being well treated, but the men having to put up with discomforts that might have been avoided.

Many friends of Mr Harry Holford were pleased to welcome him homo yesterday from South Africa. On leaving Gisborne he went across on his own account and joined the telegraph staff, being given charge of various stations in turn. Subsequently ho joined the South African forces, and prior to the conclusion of the war did several months’ service with the New Zealanders. Ho has returned to Gisborno for a short holiday prior to again takiDg a position in the South African Civil Service. His brother, Mr Fred. Holford, also in the telegraphic service returns homo on a visit next week.

Much sympathy will be felt for Mr and Mrs J. It. C. Parker, of Riverside road, Whataupoko, at the loss of their eldest daughter, Mary, who passed away at her home on Tuesday evening, at the early ago of 17 years. The young lady was of a bright and cheerful disposition, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, by whom much regret is expressed for the grief-stricken parents in their sad bereavement. Her brother (I'arrier-Sergt. J. W. Parker, of the Ninth Contingent) returned home from South Africa yesterday morning, and another brother (Trooper John Parker, of the Tenth Contingent) arrived from the same quarter by the Klingamite last evening. It was a sad home-coming for the young men, and needless to add they had the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. The funeral takes place at 2 o’clock this afternoon.

At the meeting of the Hospital Trustees last night a letter was received from Dr Craig, tendering his resignation as Surgeon Superintendent of the Hospital, and giving the required three months’ notice. He expressed his appreciation of the kindness and consideration shown by the Board during the six years that he had becomo connected with the Hospital. He added : “ I may say that with you all I have had groat prido in watching the rapid strides made in the institution of late years, and think that Gisborne now possesses a hospital second to none in this colony. My intention is to start practice in Auckland, but wherever my lot may be cast-, I will always take a lively interest in tlio doings and progress of your institution. I also wish to place on record tho high esteem I have for your matron, Miss Stewart, and am certain that what little success I achieved during my term of office was largely due to the careful nursing the patients received under her kind and firm supervision. I have disposed of my practice to Dr Morrison, whom I havo requested to act, subject of course to your approval, ns my loeuui tenens. The Chairman said the Trustees wore bound to accept the doctor’s resignation. Ho was suro that he was only voicing the opinion of members when he expressed deep regret at the loss they wore sustaining. Dr Craig had been for many years connected with the Hospital, and had performed his duties in a conscientious manner, and with great success. lie moved a resolution of regret at the Doctor’s resignation. Mr Harding seconded the motion, speaking in the highest terms of praise of the services of Dr Craig, as also did Mr Joyce, tho resolution being carried unanimously. The request that Dr Morrison be accepted as locum tenens was also agreed to, bis excellent testimonials and high qualifications for the position being referred to in terms of praise. Mr Tuohy said ho was sure that Dr Craig would not commend Dr Morrison to them unless he was duly qualified to follow in his place. The Chairman said that Dr Morrison had been acting as Medical Superintendent for the last week or so, and had given every satisfaction.