The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, DECEMBER 10 1902. CHEERING NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 691, 10 December 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, DECEMBER 10 1902. CHEERING NEWS.

The cable received by Messrs Ihtlgel.y and Cm, as tu a rise of *d per pound in (lie price of frozen crossbred inulton on the London market, will he cheerier; news in past oral ists and all others j ii the district. Taken in conjunct ion with the improved prices lor wool, it should give renewed hope to our settlers, and in turn the business men must act iheir share of the improved condition of thing's. An increase of an eighth of a penny on even the cargoes sent from Gisborne during the last week or so will mean a substantial gain to this district. it may he said that the increases are merely a partial recovery of the fall from previous rates. I tut however line that may he, the main thing is to know that the market for wool and meal has taken an upward turn, and all will hope thal there may he a lurUicr improvement at, an early cate. We have often heard the term “ Neddon’s luck," and with improved prices for our staple products the Government should have the pathway again made smooth without efforts on their own part-.

Gisborne was enveloped by a dense fog at 2 this morning. Important, stock sales take place at Waerenga-a-hika 10-morrow, Mrs Erskine will supply refreshments at lhe sports at the Park ground tomorrow,., The steamer ,Sierra, from New Zealand, arrived at San Francisco on the Slh‘inst., at, seven a.lit. The Inst, launch for (he steamer Tallinn leaves the wharf at S this morning.; Entries for the Horticultural Snow close to-day. There is every reason to anticipate (hat the Show will he a highly successful one. Captain Edwin wired yesterday

"Moderate to strong winds from between east and north and north-vest; glass fall; tides decrease. ’’

At the annual parade of the Gisborne Hides, ,Sergeant, Yard ley was unanimously elected to Die vacancy caused by the retirement of Lieutenant Hull. Tne, inspection was conducted by Captain Warren.

At. the Magistrate's Court yesterday Henry Morse and Cyril Sharp pleaded guilty to driving vehicles at night without lights, and each was lined 10s and 7;S costs. Mr R. H. Jones appeared for Mr Morse,

A larger proportion of women Hum men voted at the recent election for Waiapu. On the roll there were SHOO men and Tint women ; 31311 men recorded their votes and .1335 women. TJu: number of men who did not vote and whose names have been struck off the roll is 701, and of women a lit,

Henry Morse was charged at the Police Court yesterday with having procured beer while under prohibition, and in connection with the ease Harry Ratsey was charged with procuring liquor for a prohibited person. On the application of Mr R, N. Jones, who appeared for iVlor.se, an adjournment, was made until the Pith inst.

For using had language while under the influence of liquor, Joseph South was, at. the Police Court yesterday, lined L 3 and Jls costs, with seven days' imprisonment as an alternative. For using obscene language on election night ,a Wliatatiit.u Charles Julies (for whom Mr R. N. Jones appeared) pleaded guilty under extenuating circumstances. Counsel explained that there was a good deal of excitement, and defendant. having taken too much liquor had overstepped the mark. Although he luidcrnt.i.id that, the object- Was to uphold the district constable, he asked that defendant he dealt with leniently as a first offender. .Sergeant Siddells said he did not wish to press hard upon the young man. but they must help the district officers appointed to t cep the peace. A number of young men thought that they could ride jough-

shod over this officer. who was an intelligent young man. lie had sought to quieten the row. and not only had insulting language been addressed to him, but light had been offered. His Worship said that people must understand they had to obey the reasonable orders of the district constables. lie

could in this case inflict a penalty of twelve mouths' hard labor, hut he did not wish to deal heavily with accused. A line of 22 was imposed, with costs El lls ltd, in default scum days' hard labor.

Joseph Guides was lined i'2 and Ids costs, at the Poise Court yesterday, on two charges to which lie pleaded guilty, using language calculated to provoke a. "breach of 'he tie,tee, and wiih I hi owing sl'Uies the damage of nroperty. Mr L. Pee- appeared fur 'is- dcte.,daiu and pleaded for leniency. I |t. ~i id i ha' defendant. who w.v, of an excitable lemuerameni. was, early m the morning, taking two lior-c- ur a hi ink ; he was quite -“her a.! the time, but some young people. lemming mum , country jaunt, poked fun ,idiom. n.nd ‘thc-e informations were tr.e result of the provocation erven, itw.m unfortunate that a man who had suifered so nun h from the yam- and peualiae-. of Die law should he Dm- provoked. The damage done had been repaid 1 1 v the parim- wins earned the trouble. "Well, said the-Magistrate addressing defendant, *' Via 1 , area md intolerable nuisance, besides being a most dangerous man when yon are in drink, which I regret to say is pretty often. I 'mve pointed out to you before that the only way for you to keep out of prison to give up l lie drink. Defendant .-t.ited that he had not tasted drink' for 3d hours previously. Oft Icing lined defendant e-.-ayed to make comment' Dareum IPs Worship remarking, •• You car nut seep puau even now.’’ " It's my disposition, ruefully remarked Mr Gelide.'. Vesterdav the Sp.t telegraph .--Slice advised that the Government steamer Tutanekai was leaving ior Gisborne at 0 p.m.. and the Tajui.e a” 3. , The Talus? brought the Gisborne m.E-

The C' Gawk mis - which leh Melbourne on rim W. Njicm’ •:r, ar:i ,! in London on the momma of rnc tih. ins:. I .‘a - Cn;e reported ve-'eru.iy .mooiii -e.;. The Bruce Her nil states that it has imw been d..mutely dec; ied to close down ■i e Bruce dairy I unary, i '-.a-' :: at ail events. ' i' . r mn-al I . .hi: ; hue H u ugh :- g d ai.-i pi ;.a s we ah tri .' v, ■p: oil. f ■ | •: j: 'in itoroagu 1 ' oui: a-t Mr I.::;.,- as. ■' e . i tn : h : v. . . im . ;>i ... ■ . ,Ml mi;., eg .or -u: ■-. ie.iarg .g tv. o persons v.dm atti: p;nave necn iai i by me let : ctrie, ri: m \Yukurap.i e utcrat:. i nim. ,i..i,ej to have t tan p... a it t a.te.t.g Oi ; ~nmiu-! ul M irmd sruU-ii. \ : :....e. n.iunnatiou Ito 1,1 , o i as ms : an t: ir n. r aiding ami abe limit ‘; luptc I personation. Ye-ienlay l.giit winds varying SAY. .1, Aud i,end. \ 11. at Napier and Welling 1011, E. at New Plymouth, SAY. i g We.'iport coast, and N.K at lir.ercargiil were reported. Cloudy weither prevailed at Auckland, llomlnea, Oiimaru, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Ik is a.;,; ieiji.Ced that there will be u very large attendance at the Park Company's grounds 10-morrow, when the school sports for Die district will he held. It *N expected that parents and the friends of the children will coii.e from all parls of the district. In this h-sue will he found the railway time-table and tann for tlie occasion.

The Thursday cricket competition will be continued on Victoria Domain at 2 o'clock to-morrow afiernoon, when Whutaupoko makes a first appearance this season, and will meet West End. The Whataupoko team will comprise J. Ferris, Barlow, Gibson, Cedenvall, Ensor, Tattersall, Rowlands (captain), Delaney, Goldsmith, Garrett, and Alien,

Preaching at Hawcra on the Sunday prior to the General Elections, Very Rev. Father Power urged his congregation to vote with a due sense of responsibility. The Catholic Church, being more than national, did not as a body take part in politics; and although Catholics were united as a religious body, in matters political they naturally held different opinions. All that was required of them was to cast their votes conscientiously, and, having done so, respect- each other's opinions.

A meeting of these interested in the promotion of Hible-readmg in State schools will be held in the lloly Trinity schoolroom to morrow evening at b o'clock. Chairman, Rev. W. Welsh. Addresses will be delivered by Revs. Chatterton, Paterson, and others. Collection to defray expenses. The question is one of vital importance to parents and guardians, and we hope to see a large and representative attendance at the meeting to-morrow evening.

In selecting a typewriter business people should not consider the initial cost, out should select the one that after due deliberation and perusal of testimonials anti test results is calculated to give the best return for the outlay. To assist waverers in choosing the best machine, the evidence of Mr Justice Dcnniston is valuable. His Honor was recently deputed to hold a trial as to the merits of the several typewriters in the market for Supremo Court work, and after a careful investigation and trial awarded the laural to the Royal Burlock —the points being taken for speed, noisc-lessness, and insibility of the writingin each of which the Bar-lock predominated. Hundreds of machines are presented to the public, but the majority are the variest trash and not worth a moment’s consideration, though the price at first sight appeals to the investor. The Royal Bar-lock is pre eminent among the high class machines, instanced by the eager demand that follows on a trial. Among those who have elected the Barlock in Gisborne are the X.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Messrs Dulgety and Co., and other leading houses. Messrs Sheridan and Co. are the local agents. B.i'ore Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, John Alfred Harding, iicensee of the Masonic Hotel, was charged that he did fail to keep his hotel light burning between sunset on the 28th and sunrise of the 29th ultimo. Mr Nolan appeared for the defendant, and pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Siddells conducted the prosecution. Constable Ilancox gave evidence that on November 28 ho went on duty at 9 p.m. At about 11 p.m., he found defendant's lamp turned down, with just a faint glimmer of the pilot light. It remained in that state all night. Mr Nolan said that on the night in question it was blowing a gale of wind. The pilot light never went out, and had not been out for months. The pilot light was of two or more candle power. The main light went out several times on the night in question, and was relit each time.- The Act did not specify what kind of light should be carried. The Magistrate, in giving his decision, stated that the Act- required that a lamp should be kept lighted, and lighted meant a reasonable light. He did not think that what was known us a pilot light was sufficient, within the meaning of the section. He had taken the trouble to look at the light himself, knowing the case was coming on. As the lights going out was occasioned by the wind he would not record a conviction, but would recommend that the fixings bo remedied so ns to prevent a recurrence of the case. Publicans must understand that in his opinion what was known as a pilut light was not a sufficient light for the purpose of the Act. He did nut blame the police for bringing the case forward. Their doing so had settled the question of what was a sufficient light.