The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 531, 26 September 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902.

Captain Edwin wired yesterday : “Mode rate westerly winds; glass rise.” Mr K. Thomson, of the local branch of the Bank of Australasia for some years, is leaving for England shoitly with tin object of studying electrical engineering. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday r the following civil cases judgment \vh given for the plaintiff with costs: O'Reilly Bros. v. Alexander Thorstensor f.Mr Lysnar Icr the plaintiff!, claim Tin I3s, with costs XT 10s 6d. B. T. Kenwa\ v. Alexander Thorstenson (Mr Nolan foi the plaintiff). claim £l4 2s, with Co6ts X'2 8s 6d. 11 I cannot imagine whero these young men were brought u that would disturb a meeting iike this,” remarked the Rev. J. Lyall at the Theatre Royal last evening “ Never in my life have I seen so main young men so utterly wild. If it wen not for the grace ol God, 1 should leel inclined to give some of them a good thrashing.” The following team will represent the Country Schools in the football match on Saturday next against the Town School : P. Smith, B. Malone, 0. Hyland (Makauri), Craill, Karuuria, L. Arthui (Patutahi), Karaitiuna Ruru, E. Brown (Matuwheru), Halbert (2), luoby (2), Ka, id. Evans, link (Te Aiuij ; emergencies ; R. Campbell (Makauri), G. Woodward (Patutahi). Cricketers are reminded that the adjourned meeting of the United Cricket Club will be held in the Masonic Hotel this evening, at' S rj’clock. It is to he ■hoped that all the menf,uers included in the Haiti, IVliataupoko, and City districts will put in an appearance at the meeting, as the election of the respective executives in connection with the above clubs takes place. Attention is directed to the advertisement referring to the thoroughbred stallion Bulldog. This well-known sire is by Nordenfeldt—Uressina, and bis pedigree right back will stand looking into. lie is undoubtedly, without exception the finest stallion of his class in the district, and Horse-bree-ders having mares for service would do well to make early arrangements, so as to avoid disappointment. When Mr T. MeGregor takes any matter in hand, ho loses no time in carrying it out. A case in point is the erection of a creamery at Waorenga-a-hika. A meeting of farmers was held on Saturday evening to consider the question, and, as a fair amount of support was given, specifications for the erection of a creamery weee written out on Monday morning bofore 7 o’clock, and the Waerenga-a-hika district was canvassed for support, and by 2 o’clock on Tuesday a contract was signed by Messrs Clayton Bros, for tbs erection of the buildiog. In really less than 48 hours from the time the meeting was called, the contract was signed and the building started. This is a record that will take a lot of beating, and is a feather in Mr McGregor’s cap. Gisborne, as it is in 1902, forms the subject .for a special issue of The Weekly Press on October Ist. Many of the reproductions, to which eight pages are devoted, are of large size, and all are of that excellence for which The Weekly Press is noted. A copy sent to distant friends will show them how our town is progressing better than is possible by any othor means. Every resident should securo one copy to keep as a record for reference in future years aod copies should bo sent broadcast as an advertisement for the town. An excellent descriptive article accompanies the illustrations, giving the history of Gisborne from the earliest date to the present day. To ensure securing copies orders should be placed at once with any of the local newsagents as these special numbers frequently run out of issue at onee. Mr A. Mistowski, Examiner of Trinity College, London, commenced the practical examination at St. Mary’s Convent School yesterday, at 9.80, and concluded at 1.30. Of the ten Convent pupils presented, nine were successful. Mr Mistowski expressed himself highly pleased with all the pupils, and recommended Miss Liddell to study for the Diploma of Associate. The following is the lißt of successful candidates : Senior Division : Solo singing, Mary Anthony Fitzpatrick; piano, Miss Liddell. Intermediate Division; Violin,.Miss Lullie Power; piano, Miss Victoria Bridges, Miss Florence Somervell, Miss K.atje Currie. Junior Division : Piano, Mias Linda Nicholson, Miss Dorothy Parker. Preparatory Grade: Piano, Miss Hilda Howarth.

A young man named Bernard Anderson was charged at the Magistrate's Court ■yesterday With deserting from the schooner Waiapu. Tho case was heard before Messes R. H. Mason and V. Pyke, Justices. There was no appearance of tho accused. Mr DeLautour, who appeared for the prosecution, stated ho had reason to believe that defendant hsd left the district. Adolphus Martin, .owner .of tlip schooner Waiapu, gave evidence fcha.t Anderson was on his articles as,'seaman. The yessel left Gisborne on Monday week, and got driven back. On tho 24th he told Anderson that they were sailing at 10 a.tri. Approaching sailing time fbo man did not appoaf'i and when met in the street rofused to go aboard, in consequence of which the vessel was delayed. The defendant was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment with hard labor.

The Validation Court was occupied yesterday in hearing a claim for land taken for harbor purposes at Waikokopu. Tho land taken has an area of 51 acres, valued at 35s an acre, and is owned by Ihaka Whanga and family. Tbo question before the Court was whether tho fact that tho land was taken as a harbor reserve should bo considered in arriving at tho value of the land. Inovidence Mrßendall, of Mahia, stated that Mr G. Walker was asking £SO a quarter-acre at Nuhaka, and Mr Gaddum £8 an acre for the Kopuawhora block. He valued the fiat land at £25 an acre, but considered that 35s was a fair value for the laud from a pastoral point .of view. In giving judgment Judge BaLham said that the Court considered the land pastoral land, and that its fair value was 35s per aero. With regard to a claim for special value owing to the site being the only available one for harbor purposes, tho Court had also to consider that its special value was dependent on the expenditure of public moneys in constructing a harbor, and that such expenditure would increase the value of land in the same block. Th,e special value was assessed at £SO, which, with an award of £9l 12s 6d as pastoral value, made £l4l 12s 6d to be paid by tho Crown.

The evergreen band rotunda, which is still comprise!] in the elegant plan formed the basis of another "tune at tiie Harbor Board yesterday. The Town Clerk applied for the Board's promised share of £SO, but Captain Tucker rose to the occasion, mid wanted to know where was the rotunda. The Chairman perforce explained that the rotunda was not erected, but be mentioned that tenders had been called “Then it, is time enough to pay when the contractor is wanting the money.” The Chairman, probably in his capacity as Mayor, alluded to the plight of the Borough Council, which had so far been <ioiugnJl the paying cut. “What bad that got to ri.o with us ?” Captain Tucker wanted to know. Mr Whinray thought it was only splitting straws. Mr "Sievwright jocularly said that the Council* had had the funnow comes tiie paying for it. The Mayor would not admit that there was was any singularity of enjoyment, but said that all bad joined in the fun, and so far the Council was all out of pocket. Captain Tucker, however, was not to lie shaken from the position liehad taken up in the matter. He said licit, the contribution of £SU was promised on a distinct- condition that it was to be used for a band rotunda and i that only. For all they knew, added the Captain, the rotunda might never be built. Mr Matthewson confesses that j lie would be pleased to see a detection from The present, proposal, but he did not think it, likely.* He could not see any object in paying tiie money over ' until the next meeting. It was agreed r to allow the account to stand over un- t iil next meeting i

D .ring the month of August 366,714 feet of umber was imported into Gisborne Surely no better evidence is required 0 t .e necessity of pushing the railway on to cue Motu.

Mr E. L. DeLautour notifies that if tenders for Mr Akroyd’s property are nosatisfactory the lot will be put up to auction. The property is one of the finest in the district, and gentlemen requiring a residence with several acres close to town s iould make a point of inspecting it. As the liarbor Board meeting yesterday Captain Tucker brought up the subject of the necessity of some provision being made for life-saving apparatus to be at hand. After discussion the Engineer wits’*instructed to procure prices and any other information to bring before a future meeting. At the Validation Court yesterday, the matter of the land between the railway line and the groin came on for hearing in regard to compensation, the Harbor Board also claiming ownership of the reclaimed portion. ’ It was decided to adjourn the matter for two mouths.

For uniform High quality of tea the Empire brand is hard to heat, and on that account it is held in high favor by householders. Wherever Empire teas have been introduced they have commanded a large sale, and given universal satisfaction. This favorite brand of tea is stocked by all grocers throughout the East Coast district-, and settlers are recommended to give it a trial. Messrs Sheridan and Co. are the local agents. At the Coronation Hotel last evening a most enjoyable gathering took place. About torty of the .arge circle of friends of Mr James Bain, the very popular ledger-keeper of the Bank of New Zealand, assembled at a champagne supper given in honor of that gentleman, on the eve of his approaching marriage with a much-esteemed young lady of Gisborne. A presentation of a handsome duchess suite was made to the prospective bridegroom. The presentation was made, on behalf of the friends, by Mr D. O. Hawkins, who, in a few well-chosen and appropriate words, referred to tue high esteem in which Mr Bain was held by a wide circle of friends. ...They all cordially wished him joy in his married life, and felt sure that as he had proved such a trustworthy friend, His intended helpmeet would find in him a husband of whom any wife might well feel proud, and as a Benedict himself, he had great pleasure in welcoming Mr Bain to the ranks. All would join in wishing Mr Bain and his bride-elect long life, good health, happiness, and prosperity. He then proposed a toast to. the health of their guest. A feeling response was made by Air Bain, wito expressed his warm thanks -Jo his friends for tiic very handsome gift, and for the kind feelings which prompted it. He was afraid that he did not deserve all the kind things said about him, but he would ever treasure their kindness, and on behalf of himself and the lady who was shortly to become his wife, he tendered them the heartiest thanks. During the evening an enjoyable programme of songs, recita. tions and toasts was given, the social gathering breaking up with cheers for the guest.' Mr G. B. Oman proved a capital host.