The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 29, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 533, 29 September 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 29, 1902.

Our cablegrams this morning give sorrowful tales of disaster anu loss of life. It is now estimated that about seven hundred people perished 111 Kashgar district through the recent earthquakes, and in addition to that number over a thousand have aoen injured. 'I hen, following ciose upon tins very sad news, comes the shocking information as to a cyclone that lasted twenty- four hours, through which over four hundred people are known to have perished, to say nothing of the great damage that! has been done to property. Certainly these calamities are far distant from us, and tints lose a large amount of the that would be given to anything ol the kind occurring nearer to our own homes or the victims of which comprised many of out own country people. But still, great sympathy will lie felt for those who have suffered so severely. Great distress and privation arc sure to follow in the train of such calamities and tiie afflicted people will nave sincere sympathy from all parts of the world. Relief will no doubt he provided for the sufferers by the controlling powers of their respective countries.

People throughout the colonies will be delighted to read of the glorious welcome given to Madame Melba, on her appearance in Melbourne on Saturday night. An unrehearsed scene was that of the fainting episode after the lirst, number oil the programme bad been given. Certainly it would considei ably heighten the dramatic effect of the welcome, and 'it is no wonder the hearts of the people were thrilled with delight when as an encore item, the ever - popular “Home, Sweet Home ” was sung. The welcome has every appearance of being juite spontataneous, with no prior working up for advertising purposes. As one writer lias aptly put it : “ Music is great, but the singer is greater and smaller, both at once. The opera music will live when Melba, who sang to it, is dead and gone, but those who heard will think of Melba rather than of the opera while life is in them. For the great singer can make a ballad ring in meats ears for ever, can print what site will upon the tablets if their memories, and can leave and take the great mas tens as site will.” These are very high terms of Rrai.se, nut all will probably admit that they anply m the case of Melba—at least those who have had the good fortune to hear her will. Many thousands who have tlie desire " t 0 hear her must content themselves with hearing about her only, and of judging her hyi tjlie praises bestowed upon lie: so lavishly.

A Southern critic classes Mr .John Hutcheson, M.H.R., as a “ strange politician ’’ for the remarks that lie littered at Gisborne, 'flic critic is the Christchurch Truth. He “is intensely proud—amusing mail —of the lact that Wellington parliamentarians have not required to ‘ cadge.’ ” Thus proceeds the critic, after which Mr Hutcheson is twitted with having boasted of the matter. Truth then states : Cadirinc lias been Die one subject on which that tangled trinity (the Wellington members) lias thought and felt ami acted as one. H is a remarkable record of which the people of Wellington must be justly ashamed. No representative who does not cadge is of ativ use to his constituents. . It is consoling to think that there remains unite a number of students 111 the ~10hi) art from whom future supplies will be drawn if Fate only continues in smile on the Seddon Administration. The sarcastic writer continues : For the benefit Of beginners we would point out that the successful cadger must- lie a remarkable man. He needs bo be invertebrate ; ho Will also lie more successful if lie conceals Il)S own. convictions, and reflects merely those of his superiors, and it is generally useful to applaud all that they may say, and to lie conspicuous in Hie Government lobby at division times. The satirical writer then rubs it in in this fashioTT: “ But these are not all trie ■qualifications of a go’od cadger ; lie must be obsequiously pertinacious and bringingly persistent. These qualities we are ' proud j.p state, are possessed by a number of our niosti •successful lecisiators to tiie fullest degree.” It is evident that these sarcastic shafts are not being aimlessly despatched. They fire f-ouridetj on remarks inu.de by Mr Hutcheson, buf. clearly the lash is not intended for his back. Probably same Canterbury member -is the target for tiie sarcasm.

'Plie Napier Telegraph points out a few remarkable contradictions in the evidence given before the Transport .Commission. The evidence referred to is not the rambling satements made by some of the self-condemned style oi witness, blit by well-known doctors who examined tiie condition or the Orient. Dr Purdy described the vessel amazingly, clean, while Dr Mason ‘testified that it was filthy. No explanation of these extraordinary contradictions was given until after Hie Commission’s report' had been published. Then it was stated that tjio two .statements really laid nothing in com mon Dr Purdy, in his reply, was referring to tiie main deck and hospital, which were the only parts of tiie ship iba-ti ho had seen, while Dr Mason was referring ip other portions of the vessel when lie described the condition as filthy. These are some of the misunderstandings that occur through having an enquiry conducted in secret.” In giving their report tiie Commissioners would have had to take some notice of this couirp.dictory evidence without b.eing aware of the explanation to lie made in connection with Hie evidence, and which makes botli statements of a valuable nature. The report itself it; not of much account,. It simply' records Hungs that, everyone knows, and omits subjects that would he worthy cf attention.

Ti cre way a great outcry at tiie last municipal election in Napier for the return of “ new blood, ’’ A;jd now it is bong said that the new blood is proving rather expensive ; or at any rate, that Napier is inclined to progress in the wrong direction. There was to be reform and retrenchment, but the practical working our of the election promises js not at all to the liking of the ratepayers. The latter have brim told that there is to be additional rating to tin: extent of sixpence in the pound, and they are beginning to grumble in a way which shows that tiiey do not like it. In anew loan proposed there nas been a considerable cutting down, and tunning other things it is, proposed to dispense with is the septic tank. In regard to this the Telegraph remarks: •“"The septic tank, on which we were astro to believe that- om sanitary well being depended, anti which furnished considerable item in The original /schedule of works to be provided for out of loan, is now also struck out. Why was this brought down at tirst if not required? If why is it now struck out ? . . . The willingness of the loan advocates to abandon so readily what at one rime they assured the burgesses were absolutely >*cres?ary works, while dinging to the more questionable portions ol their pr-> gramme, suggests that the Council can get along well enough if they choose, without a big borrowing scheme" The foregoing comments show that Napier peopic are not now so, keen on ‘•per; ! I„\?pd." The fact that it is considered that the septic tank scheme can lie ( so lightly abandoned will come as no - small surprise to many Gisborne jampie, who have come to regard the septic tank system as of great importante in any modern drainage works. t

The sum ofjEMOO has bc-en placed on the Estimates for the Tiniroto-Hangaroa road.

On Saturday the Cook County Council further considered the question of the Patutabi quarry with Mr DeLautour. Mr DeLautour expressed the opinion that the Patutahi Board could legally use the royalty for payment of the interest on the loan, and a sub-committee was appointed to come to an agreement with the Board,

Mr Huisman's tender has been accepted for tiie erection of a brick building in Gladstone road for Mr J. W. Matthews. Messrs Common, Shelton and Co. are booking orders for pure-bred Devon and Tam worth pigs. Mr J. H. Bull, of Gisborne, his bec-n chosen as headmaster by the School Committee to succeed the late Mr Arthur Ellice Jones. The Hamilton Cricket Association have decided to endeavor to arrange for a match with Lord Hawke’s team and a Waikato 22 at Hamilton. Mr F. J. Shelton left for Auckland on Saturday, a large number of friends assembling at the wharf to bid him farewell.

Trouble has already arisen with the new drainage system in Masterton, a blocked drain in Perry street having to be taken up and opened. Mr IT. White’s tender of 4s 6d per yard for the carting of 200 yards of gravel was accepted by the Poverty Bay Road Board on Saturday. Mr White was the only tenderer.

The question of the wharf tariff is to be discussed at the next meeting ot the Gisborne btaneh of the Farmers' Union. Mr F. Harris to move, “ That this branch go into the question oi the wharf tariff as it affects the tanning and local industries.” The Wellington polico will not allow loitering in the streets, not even to listen 10 a street band. A man was brought up ior not “ moving on ” after having been told repeatedly by a constable to do so. He was lined 20s and costs, though he hud a lawyer to appear lor him.

The Tarawera arrived from Auckland at ten o’clock last evening. As the weather was too rough for the tender to go out the Tarawera was signalled to wait until this morning, a reply being received in the utlirmative. Returns show that the total deaths among the ten New Zealand Couiingents scut to Bomb Alrica were 22ci ollicers and men, 09 of whom were killed 111 action. The ligures include those men who died on the way back and since arriving in the colony.

On Saturday afternoon the crew of the dredge John Tuwnley met Mr W. Mitchell, chief engineer oi the vessel, who i« leaving the Harbor Board’s employ to join a local engineering firm, and presented him with a handsomely trained photo of the dredge’s company, as a token of their esteem. The following passengers have booked per s.s- Tarawera, which proceeds South early this morning : Mrs Welsh, Miss Rees, Messrs Thompson, Hay, Buttle, Saws, Thury, Harkin, Nelson, Leslie, T. S. Williams, F. Hall, Detective Marsacke, Revs. Williams and Welsh.

Mr Sclomoti, scientific optician, who has been for some weeks now in Gisborne, finds that pressure of business necessitates his slaying for a short time longer. He has decided to remain until October 11th, and, as can be seen by advertisement, can be consulted at the Hotel Coronation.

“Do you think I would sell my vote for a Government billet ?” remarked a member of the Gisborne branch of the Farmers’ Union on Saturday. “ I would not do so. My sympathies are with them in tho matter of co-operative labor, but I want to see it properly carried out.”

In the course of the Public Works debate Mr .J. W. Thomson, of Clutha, referred to the fact that on the Cat--1 ins-Seaward Bush line only EtilKlll of tiie -El2,11(10 voted had been expended, and lie compared it- with Hie Gisborne Karaka line, which had had its whole grant expended, and was now running. The testimonial to' be given to Mr Glass, organising secretary of tho Farmers’ Union, was referred to at the meeting of the Gisborne branch on Saturday, and it was decided that each member should contribute ono shilling to tho fund. Mr Hood made praiseworthy reference to the services rondered by Mr Glass, and pointed out that during the recent Conference it was recognised that Mr Glass had been miserably paid for the work ho had dono. Mr Somerville said that each member of tho Tolago Bay branoh had contributed a shilling.

“ Musicus ” writes“ As I was passing tho Gisborne Rifles Band room on Friday night the band were playing a very nice selection. I stood and listened for about half an hour, and I can assure you it was certainly a treat. I would like to suggest that as the hand aro getting up a concert it would be just as well to lot the public hear tho selection, which I believe is ‘ Maritana.’ It is certainly tho best arrangement of it I have heard. Hoping the band will give the public this musical treat.” When Messrs Parker and Miller left Gisborne for Wellington last week they decided- to go by train from Napier. A great race for the train ensued on the arrival of Hie steamer at Napier. The two gentlemen named, with wonderful agility, clambered off the steamer and then sprinted with the object of catching Hie express train, their luggage being left in charge of another Gishornjte, who was continuing Hie journey iiy steamer. Messrs Parker and Miller were successful in hoarding the express train,, and thus got into .Wellington that night, but others who tried to he m time for the train were not successful.

On Saturday night, the eve of the marriage of Miss Hilda Cox to Mr J. Bain, a pleasing ceremony took place at Mr W. Petfcie’s drapery establishment, when Mr W. Green, on behajf of himself and fellowemployees, presented the prospective bride with a handsome entree-dish, as 4 mark of esteem. In making the presentation, Mr Green referred in high terms to the regard in which the young lady was held, and wished her happiness and prosperity in her new sphere of life. Mr Pettie, wfcc had also made a choice gift to the young lady, made appreciative reference to tho bright and cheerful waj' in which for the past seven years the young lady bad fulfilled her duties. He joined in the many kind wishes accorded her. The recipient modestly returned thanks.

There great- strife between Mr G. Fisher, memlier for Wellington, ami Mr LatiJtnsoii, member for Lyttelton. Jn a recent debate, Mr Fisher referred to the Lyttelton harbor as a ‘ stinking liiudhoie," out of which tiie Rotomaliana had at one time difficulty in getting safe. Referring to a report that flounders were deserting Hie harbor, lie .said, “ Wiiy, I see that even the flounder s are shaking Hie mud of tiie Lyttelton harbor off liieir feet—(laughter) —and if tiie mussels could late wing, no doubt they would fly top—(more laughter) and members could fell what a pretty state it was in when even tiie flounders turned up 1 heir noses at it,” By tin's time tiie members were in roars of laughter at the Irishisms, hut they stayed their laughter .sufficiently to again hear Mr Fishcr refer, in sarcastic terms to Hie

“ mud-hole.'' Mr Laureiison shortly before had: suggested that those who favored the proposed Wellington dock should themselves be in another class of ad'!::

T-is Question of the extension oi telephone ligu.x pjk! 1 lie charges made to tlie owners of private Sines- using bureaus was discussed at the Gisborne Fariiic-ivs-’ Unjori meeting on Saturday afternoon. Mr J. A. Caesar said that one shilling was altogether 100 much to charge for ringing up my place in town, and the charge could very well he reduced to sixpence. I’he Government were doing very well cut of the telephones, and could well afford to make the concussion. Mr \V I) Lvsnar pointed out that the usefulness oi the telephone service was minimised on account of the country being cut oli' from the town on Sundays and holidays. as well as during the night. He thought that the Union should agitate for an extended service II was pointed out that an all-night service could only Ire obtained by the business people "in’ ’town paying extra, and this they refused to do. Mr Harding said that one of the heads of the Department would he in Gisborne on .Saturday next, and the two matters could thee lie laid before him. He was sure that it a deputation were formed for i the purpose it would have a good effect. It was decided to act upon Mr Harding’s suggestion, the deputation to comprise representatives item the . several branches in tiie district. It was also decided to petition the Government in regard to both matters* I

The report of the meeting of the Gisborne Farmers' Union, held on Saturday, appears on tiie fourth page. On Wednesday evening; Mrs Harrison Lee will deliver the lirst of three lecture-. on the "no license -- quastion. in tl ■; Theatre Koval.

The new i’ost Office will be opened on Saturday next. In the evening the City Band will play a number of selections, and there will be a collection in aid of the town clock. A tine Clydesdale stallion, two years old. by Stanrig Duke, arrived by the Elinganiite on Saturday, to the order of Mr \\. lx. Chalmers, who is to be complimented upon his purchase. A meeting of supporters of the Cooperative Dairy Factory will be held at the lioyal Oak Hotel, Matawhero, tomorrow evening at 7.H0, when the report of the provisional directors and other important matters will be considered. A large attendance is requested. There was only a small entry of horses at Messrs Wyllie and Masou’s sale on Saturday, owners for the most part holding back for the special sale to be held on Saturday next. There is every indication of a large entry, and some first-class draughts, hacks, and harness horses will be offered.

Arrangements are now complete for the Gisborne llifie Band's grand military concert. The public will certainly have a musical treat. Mr James (late of Tasmania) has gone to a lot of troublo in working up the concert, and the people are to have something new and bright. The Band have been hard at practice working up a good programme, and it is to be huped the citizens will give the concert their support.

The laities ol Ormond will have charge of the luncheon and afternoon tea at the monster picnic to he held on Cook’s Day. They intend to make a special feature of the afternoon tea. •Small tables will he provided, and the attendants will appear in fancy dress of tuj period of 171>!I. Whatever sum is obtained through their efforts will go as a special donation from the Ormond district.

Mr Cederwall, manager of the Gisbor ic Freezing Company, has been authorised to interview the Borough Council in reference to the question of abattoirs. We understand that, Mr Cederwall is in a position to offer far more liberal terms than were previously submitted to the Council, and there is every prospect of something definite being, done in regard to the establishment of abattoirs.

The full programme for the monster picnic and athletic carnival to be held at Ormond on Cook’s Day, appears in this issue. The ladies of Ormond are working hard in connection with the gathering. They have gonerously undertaken to supply luncheon and afternoon tea, and are displaying great enterprise in regard to the arrangements for the same. The only thing required to rnako tho outing a brilliant success is fine weather, and after the long spell of wet that we have had, there should be every prospect of tho sun shining on October 9th. The address delivered by the Rev. J. Lyall yesterday attracted crowded congregations, and the mission is every day becoming more and moro popular. The Theatre was well filled in tho afternoon, but in the evening it was crowded, and many were unable to obtain admission. Mr Lyall gave thoughtful and earnest discourses, and in tho opinion of many present last evening was heard to greater advantage than at previous evenings during tho mission. Tho singing was bright and hearty, and the whole proceedings were characterised with a good deal of enthusiasm. The mission will be continued to-day.

Tho Observer states: The Kov. B. F. Rothweli, Wesleyan minister, whoso present circuit is Gisborne, is most original in tho selection of titles for his sermons. His latest is “ Warm Gospel for the voters that mind tho other fellows’ clothes.” Wo hope the “ other fellows ” trolled up in largo numbers, for to be forewarned is to ho forearmed. By the way, like many another original genius, Mr Rothweli is an old Waikato boy, his late father, a type of (he real old Irish gentleman, having had a farm near Whatawhata, where several members of tho family still reside. The parson’s younger sister is the universallyesteemed matron of tho Waikato Hospital. Tho Star of Gisborne Lodge, No. 61, 1.0.0. F., American Constitution, hold their quarterly meeting at tho Lodge room, Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening, P.G. JBro. Dobbie, Noble Grand, presiding. Two new members were elected, and seven new members were proposed. P.G. Bro. Colcbourno was elected to represent the Lodgo at tho M. U. of Oddfollows’ social, to be held in October. The Lodge decided to celebrate its anniversary on New Year’s Day by a picnic by train. Visiting Bro. Arneil, of Leith Lodge, Dunedin, was introduced and welcomed by the Lodge. Tuesday, 30th, will bo the usual degree meeting, when all wishing to advance and being eligible, are requested to attend at 7.30 sharp. After tho Lodge closed a pleasant hour was spent in harmony by members and visitors.