The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 11, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 515, 11 September 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 11, 1902.

Dr DoLisle, Health Officer, is expected to arrive in Gisborne this morning. A concert and dance is to be hell a 4 Ormond to-night. Mrs Harrison Lee, prohibition leeturcss> is due in Gisborne next month. The City Band intend competing in the North Island Band Contest. Captain Edwin wired yesterday afternoon : —“ Moderate westerly winds ; glass rise ; tides moderate ; weather warmer.”

A special train for the benefit of holi-day-makers will run between Gisborne and Ormond this afternoon. Tho lirst special train leaves town at 2 p.m. Tho half-yearly session of the Supreme Court commences at 10.80 this morning before His Honor Mr Justico Conolly. Thore is a very light calendar, and the business should soon be completed. A meeting of AVhataupoko bowlers will be held at the Masonic Hotel to-morrow afternoon for tho purpose of forming an inter-club match, pennant, etc., and affiliate with tbo Association.

Tho following team will represent the Wanganui College in tho match against the combined local hookey clubs this afternoon :—Murphy (2), Sherriff (2), Nolan Johnson, White, Willock, Witty, Waitai’ Douglas; emergencies, Bennett, Sherratt’ Seymour, Loisel, G. Willock, Mucfarlanc’ A mooting of tho Ballance Tent, No. 12, 1.0. R., S.U., was hold last evening, Bro. J. Peach, Chief Ruler, presiding. Several papers on the question of tho band rotunda site were received from the members, and prizes were allotted by the Superintendent to tho writers of tho two best papers— Bros. M. Doyle and Foster. One new member was proposed. On Tuesday afternoon the secretary of the Hibernian Society handed to Mrs Henley the sum ol L 24, this being the net result of the recent social, together with sundry donations from sympathising friends. We have been requested on behalf of the Society to tender thanks to those who contributed in money or in kind, and especially to the ladies who so kindly assisted to make the social the success that it was.

An innovation in Gisborne has boon introduced at Ellerbeek’s Studio. To show his success with children, Mr Elierbeck intends to institute a “ Baby Day ” once a year. On that particular day there will bo no charge for the taking of photographs of babies between the age of six and eighteen months. ' “ Baby Day ” commences on Wednesday next. Mr Ellerbeck is to bo congratulated on his enterprise, and no doubt loving mothers will take full advantage of the offer. Yesterday morning a N.E. breeze was blowing off Capo Maria Van Diemen ; Auckland reported light S.W., blue sky ; Napier, calm ; Now Plymouth, light S„ overcast ; Wellington, light N.E., blue sky ; Christchurch, light S.W., gloomy ; Dunedin, fresh S.W. breeze, rain ; Invercargill, calm, overcast, rain, A low to moderate sea was running on the coasts. Wairoa advised : “ N.W. light wind ; bar bad.; sea heavy. East Capo : “ S.W. breeze ; sea moderate ; tides good.” The energetic and entorprising proprietor of the lvia-Ora Factory is continuing his good work in the interests of the district. Members of Parliament may come and go, but Mr Thomas McGregor steadily plods along, and year by year helps greatly to develop the dairying industry. He now off'srs, if sufficient inducement is given, to establish a skimming station at Waerenga-a-hika. It is now for the settlers to show themselves equal to the occasion, and give Mr MeGrogor sufficient encouragement to erect the skimming station.

A meeting of the Gisborne Tent, No. 54, 1.0. R.. S.U., was held in the Tent room last evening, Bro. E. Ebeling, Chief Ruler, in the chair. A Committee, consisting of Bros. Peckover, Georgeson, Kirk, and Kretchmar, was appointed to represent the Tent on the proposed Friendly Societies’ Conference. Bro. Mayson, of Napier, who has been appointed District Visitor for the Tent, is expected to arrive in a 'few weeks’ time, and a committee was appointed to properly welcome him. One member was elected and another initiated

The great site question is to be decided to-day. The ballot in connection with the Band Rotunda referendum closes at noon. The count will probably be made to-night by the Town Clerk, with Crs Lysnar and Whinray as scrutineers. There is a good deal of dissatisfaction in the Borough owing to those who are qualified to vote for Councillors being debarred from voting in regard to the rotunda site,

unless they are on the roll of direct ratepayers. It is contended that tfmse who are deemed to have the right of voting for a Borough Councillor should also have the right of exercising their opinion on the site question.

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr Barton, S.M., John Cleary pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing a pair of boots. Mr W. D. Lysnar, for the defence, said the offence had really arisen through accused taking drink. When sober he was honest, but became a kleptomaniac when he obtained drink. Accused was willing that a prohibition order should be issued against him, and Mr Lysnar asked that His Worship deal leniently with the case. Sergeant Siddells said accused was in liquor at the time of the offence, but it was the duty-of the police to check shoplifting. His Worship said he could not allow the excuse of drunkenness to avail. On August 15th, 1900, accused was convicted of a similar offence. A sentence of 30 days’ hard labor in Gisborne gaol was passed. On Mr Lysnar's application ■ a prohibition order was granted against | Cleary, i

The last launch for tin steamer Tarawera leaves the wharf at 8 this morning. \ oting-paper; re the hand rotunda site must he in before noon to-dav.

Jurors and witnesses are reminded that they must he in attendance at the Supreme Court at IO.oU this morning. It is intended to have t.vo ping-pong championship contests at the Ormond picnic on Cook's Day.

The Poverty Bay Rugby representative team play lit teen All-comers on Victoria Domain this afternoon. The great T. P. O'Connor is to visit New Zealand next year on a lecturing tour.

A report of the cricket match between the Australians and South of England, together with football notes, will be found on page -I of this issue. It is reported from Melbourne that a young unmarried woman gave birth to a cnild, and placed it in a grate and burnt it so severely that it died.

The annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Cricket Association will he held at the Masonic Hotel to-morrow night. All cricketers are cordially invited.

At tho conclusion of the Flower Show this evening, most of the exhibits will be sold by auction and tho proceeds devoted to the Hospital. A great success is anticipated for tbo Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival to be held at tho Empire Skating Rink tomorrow night. Jt will he tho last night of tho linking season, and a special programme is being prepared. Yesterday there was a strong dornand for reserved seats at Madame Spoutini's lecture on Saturday night, hut seats may still he reserved. The box plan is at the London Piano and Music House, the manager of which is Mr J. H. Gittos. The water of the hot springs at Maruia, in the Inangahua County, is now' being analysed by instructions of the Government, and it is intended to place X2OO on tho Public Works Estimates for improvements at the springs. Whilst crossing the railway line at J ohnsonville, Mrs Mudgway, of tho Lower llutt, had her dress caught ou the cowcatcher of an engine, and her left hand and leg badly bruised. She was taken to tho Wellington Hospital for treatment.

Tho attraction of this afternoon and evening will be the Poverty Bay Horticultural Society's Bulb Show, which promises to bo a great success. Tho City Band will provide music, and refreshments will be supplied by the MDses Cull’, of the Geisha Tea Rooms.

The new departure which has been made by tho Horticultural Society in having a Bulb Show promises to prove most successful. A splendid collection of narcissi will he shown, and tho exhibition from an artistic point of view will ho of exceptional merit. A hand of willing workers spent several hours at the Theatre last evening arranging the tables, and everything is in order for the Show to-day. The exhibition will be open from 2.80 p.m. In the Makotuku district, Dannovirke, a number of farmers are having a good deal of ploughing done for growing fodder for tlie winter. This (says a contemporary) is the result of the price paid for butter-fat, lid per lb, during the winter months by tho Norsowood Co-operative Dairy Company. In order to cope with the increased supply during the forthcoming season, the company intends installing a larger separator. Mr J. Melville (of Robertson and Co.) and Mr G. A. Empson (postmaster), together with a party of tourists, report haviug witnessed on Sunday ono of tho finest eruptions of Waimangu geyser seen for some time. The great geyser has been quiet, but on this occasion showed abnormal activity. ' It commenced to play at about ten minutes past one p.m., and columns rising up to 200 ft and 8001't were thrown up continuously the whole afternoon, describing in their evolutions a great many fantastic forms. At St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

yesterday afternoon a pretty wedding took place, tho contracting parties being Mr James Brosnahan, fourth son of Mr T. Brosnahan, of Haiti, and Miss Minnie O’Donnoll, third daughter of •Mr T.

O’Donnell, of Matawliero. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Father O’Connor. The bride (who was given away by her brother, Mr J. O’Donnell) looked charming in white silk, tucked, with chiffon trimmings, and handsomely embroidered veil. The chief bridesmaids (Misses Frances O’Donnell and Lizzie Brosnahan) wore pretty costumes of

cream cashmere, trimmed with chiffon, and picturo huts. The other throe little bridesmaids (Misses Julia, Eileen, and Minnie O'Donnell, the two latter nieces of tho bride) wore attired in neat whito muslin dresses, with Leghorn hats. Mr W. Brosnahan officiated as best man. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a haodsomo diamond ring, and to tho bridesmaids gold brooches. After the

ceremony tho happy couple proceeded to tho home of tho bride’s parents, Matawhero, where the wedding breakfast was partuken of. The presents received were both

costly and numerous, showing tho csteom in which the young people are held, A meeting of tho Cook Memorial Committee was held last ovening to make arrangements for the monster picnic which it is proposed to hold on Cook’s Day. Apologies for non-attendance were received from His Worship, the Mayor and others. Tho Secretary reported that the Minister for Railways had been communicated with in regard to railway concessions, and a reply was expected by tho next Southern mail. He had every reason to believe that tho Committee’s request would be granted, Tho day’s programme was discussed, and it was decided that it should include the following: Athletic sports, ping-pong and bowling contests, shooting gallery, Aunt

Sally, nail-driving competition, greasy pig, guessing competition, bran tub, Christmas tree, Island stall, and a huudred and one other attractions. The Secretary was instructed to invite the assistance of the ladies and gentlemen of Ormond and get them to form a committee to act in conjunction with the town committee. The City Band wrote stating that they would be pleased to accede to the request of the committee to provide music for the picnic, and also at some future date to give an open-air concert in aid of the fund. Mr J. R. Redstone wrote offering the Committee the use of a brake cn Cook’s Day. Both offers were accepted with thanks, Dr Wohlman and Mr Corlett, the former Government Inspector of Thermal Springs, and the latter, who, on behalf of the Government, proposes to erect new baths at Morere, enjoyed a glorious drive from Gisborne on Tuesday, and authority is given by the former to pubiicly express

his keen sense of the manner in which road making, on this particular route at any rate, is carried out : and certainly the latter named gentleman fully endorsed what was said. The getting to Morere after departure from Murewai was, even with Mr Ted O’Reilly, one of the most accomplished whips, a task—assuredly not a pleasure, and it may be mentioned that the condition of the “ road,” “ track,” or whatever else it may be termed, absolutely required the use of an axe to clear the way, trees having fallen or blown over the limited space for traffic. Bad as the outward journey was, the return was even worse, as in the meantime heavy rains had fallen, and the sun nn the following day had nearly succeeded in half baking the top strata of mud, the result being that the buggy was dragged along upon its body for a considerable distance, the wheels being but subsidiary adjuncts'. A good team, a good driver, with skill and ability, is an imperative necessity on roads such as our governing bodies give us, but especially so if anyone, tourist or otherwise, wishes to visit Nuhaka.