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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 698, 18 December 1902, Page 2

The Horticultural Society's summer show, to he held in the Theatre lioyal to-morrow afternoon and evening, promises to attract a large gathering. Arrangements are well forward, and the exhibition should prove a most successful one. At the meeting of flic Enhance Tent held last night, Ero. J. Peach, Cliiet lluler, presiding, one now member was initiated and another proposed. Tlnjuvenile Tent is steadily in i.a-mg is niemhers hip. A meeting of the Gisborne Ten!. Xo. 01, 1.0 K , ts.L".. was held in the Tent room last evening. Jlro. J'l. Eboling, Chief Holer, presiding, when two new members were proposed. As their next meeting would fall on New Year’s Eve, it was decided to alter tile date to Tuesday, Dec. 30.

The loiiowii.g players will represent WimUmpoko on Victoria Domain this afternoon in the cricket mutch against Ka‘ti■( ity I\nis, IH.-low, G.h-ou (2), ■\ ii ll , Rowlands (■■ ~ on i, En-or, Young. Tmursaii, Delaney, and Garrett. Emergencies—Shaw, Jeffries, and Goldsmith. The s.s. Waikaro carried a large number of passengers on her present trip front Sydney to Dunedin. To Auckland the steamer brought 27T passengers in both classes, of whom 2,77 were landed at the Northern port. Thirty-live persons were carried from Auckland to Gisborne, and when the steamer left hero for Napier last evening there were 210 passengers on board.

Yesterday a S.W. breeze, cloudy slty, increasing sea at Tiritiri, and moderate at Tauranga, were reported front Auckland. Napier advised S.W. breeze, cloudy sky, smooth sea to moderate at Castlepoint; Wellington, fresh N.W., overcast, heavy sea at Cape Campbell, rough Farewell Spit and New Plymouth ; Christchurch, light W., overcast and rain; Dunedin, fresh S.W. breeze. Mr I>. J. Barry, of the Gisborne Brewery and Aerated Water Factory, requests that all orders for Christmas and New Year should be forwarded before Monday next, so as to insure early delivery of the same. The quality of the local beer is equal to anything in the market, and is preferred b,y many good judges to the imported article. The aerated waters from the Gisborne factory are also of excellent quality. It is pleasing to note that the Kia-Ora Co-operative Dairying Company’s arrangements for commencing business are being pushed forward rapidly, and their prospectus is now in the hands of the suppliers to the factory. By advertisement in another column suppliers arc requested to send in thc-ir applications for shares at once to Mr McGregor at the factory, or to Mr T. A. Coleman, Gladstone road, who has been appointed secretary to the Company. It is specially desirable that the applications bo sent in promptly to enable the Company to be put into proper going order before the holidays set in. The directors have received promises of largo support, and there is every prospect of a successful career before the Company. Court William Gladstone, No. (iOiiO, A.0.F., held their half-yearly meeting on Tuesday evening at the Court room, Masonic llall, Bro. 0. i\ Lewis, C.R., in the chair. There was a largo attendance of members. One candidate was duly initiated into the Order. The proposal for the establishment of a Subsidary High Court-for Now Zealand was unanimously approved. The election of officers resulted as follows :—Bro. C. F. Lewis, C.R. (re-elected); Bro. Ward Thompson, S.C.R. ; Bro. Armstrong. S.W.: Bro. Parsons, J.W. ; Bro. Warner. S.H ; Bro. 11. Little, J. 8.; Bro. File, Sec. (reelected); Bro. Bushuell, Teens, (re-elected). The installation of officers will take piaco on the next meeting night.

Private information was received in Gis* borne last evening of tiro death at Dun' oclin of Mr II II- Shaddock, senior mem' 1 her of ike firm of 11. E. Shaddock Limited, of Dunedin, whose name is identified with the famous fire ranges of that make. Deceased, who is a brother of Mrs J. T. Evans, of Wiiataupoko, is we 1 known in this district, having made several visits to it. and Ins many friends here will sincerely regret io hear of his demise. A colonist of over thirty years’ standing, Mr Shaddock has passed through the experiences common to all New Zealanders, and lias been successful in establishing a business of which he had good reason to he justly proud of. For many years he carried on a large and extensive business as an engineer iron founder and manufacturer of ranges, in Dunedin, and recently the business increased to such an extent that lie felt compelled to form it into a company. Mr .J. T. Evans, who returned from Auckland yesterday afternoon, received news last evening of the death of Mr Shaddock, and had just time, by taking a special boat, to catch the Southern steamer. The many friends of Mrs J. T. Evans and family will sympathise with them in the death of Mr Shaddock, who was widely-known and greatly respected. There was a crowded attendance at the concert and dance given in the Makauri schoolroom on Tuesday evening, and the gathering was in every way an unqualified success. The programme opened with a pianoforte duet by the Misses D. Malone and S. Oxenham, and was followed by the chorus “ When the Empire Calls,’' by the school children. Miss Eva Smith, a 'little girl of six years, recited “Medicine Time,” Miss Winnie Jones sang the solo (with chorus) “ So Shy,” and Miss May Linklater ‘wave a recitation entitled “ Nothing." V. Smith, got up as an old maid, rendered the solo “ When I Was a Girl.” This was followed by “Grandmother's Old,” an item given in costume by V. l'ounghusband, E. Smith, W. Jones, M. Jones, V. Smith, and I. Tietjen. “ Trip, Trip, Tripping,” a bright chorus, was sung by the children, and Z. Colebrook recited “ The Fiag of England,” a selection from Kipling's <• Seven Seas.” The school children sang the “ Pinaforte ” song, and also a chorus, “ The Sculptor.” " Nursery Rhymes ” were recited by the infant classes, and the singing of “ God Save the King ” brought the concert to a close. Miss Roche acted as accompanist. At the close of the entertainment Messrs McGregor (chairman), Tietjen and Oxenham, of the School Committee, addressed the audience. The concert refieeted much credit on Miss Faubert, the mistress, and Mr E. Cole, headmaster. After the concert the room was cleared, and dancing was indulged in. The proceeds of the concert will go towards purchasing the laud for a teacher's residence, and it is expected that a sub etaatial suaa will ba raised.

East Cape trported yi.-tci lay : Fresh N.W. biv'-ze, ihu ' (.•i.-.tuly sky; moderate The e:. ..-u.h.i- ~i the Reform League inter to-motio-.v evening tit the Borough CouiK-il Ciiambeis. Mr \V. Miller \vi<hes attention drawn to his very large stock of high-class Christmis presents, ilr Miller's windows are wed woi ill inspection. The M.ttiiwhero stock sales will be held to day. The stock übe ell-red bv Messts Williams and Kettle is of first-class quality, nnd show 1 attract a great deal of attention. (in account of continued illness. Mr \Y. Birch has decided to give up the boot and shoe business, mid will sell his stock of boots and shoes at tost price to clear. Great bargain,- are tiiertfot'c oti'eml.

The l’ustni.i-t, ••• General's lit part men t notities tiiat London advises that there is delay on tiie outward business of the Eastern, caused by bad workage uf the laud lines in England.

At the Bowling Green yesterday, in the Vice -President's competition. Messrs A. Jtecs and Bright defeated Messrs \\. ,1. Cox and Gaudin by 2! to 17. The finals of these matches will be played to-day. Captain Edwin wired yesterday ; “ Gale after 10 hours from now from between north and west and south-west, with glass falling : tides good ; indications considerable southerly sea outside.” Major Edward Francis Clayton, of the Scots Guards, who in 1-SU2 was appointed A.D.C. to Lord Glasgow. Governor of New Zealand, is one of the three officers selected for the Duke of Connaught’s stall on His ltoyal Highness’ visit to India.

The l’overty Bay Co-operative Dairy Company is paying ‘Jd per lb for butter fat this month. The secretary invites applications for shares, there being four thousand yet unallotted. The factory is being run on lirst class business lines, and a better investment cannot be found in the district.

The s.s. Waikato had two magnificent oil launches on board last evening. One was built to the order of a Southern client by the Union Oil Company, and the other the representative of the company intends exhibiting at tile pints visited. Arrangements will also be made to run the launch at the Lyttelton and Wellington regattas.

Too total output from the Waibi mine is now £2,472,08g, of which £4(11,258 was obtained this year. The total dividends and interest paid amount to £1,0112,896.

A cyclone struck the town of Brookville, in Queensland, blew down houses and made things lively generally. The residents, moreover, according to a cable, were pelted with had “ the size of teacups.”

At the Thames Police Court on Monday May Williams pleaded guilty to the tin it of a brooch and ring valued at £l7. The accused elected not to be dealt with summarily. Evidence was taken, and site was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court. l-’islt arc evidently very plentiful in tho Waitomata harbor. The Newton Fishing Club held their first excursion on Sunday, 58 people catching 2.700 scbnnpper. Mr p. Boss got tho prize for the largest fish and Mr Johnson the prize for tho smallest. Mr C. Howard had the largest catch, viz., 220 fish.

A most successful concert was given at Patutulii on Tuesday evening, on tho occasion of tho breaking-up of tho school for the ."'•hristmas vacation. There was a largo attendance, and all present thoroughly enjoyed the evening. After a capital pianoforte overture, played by Miss Norali Stephenson, the chorus, “ Some Folks,” was sung by tho children in an impressive manner. “ Tho Wreck of the I-lesperus ” was recited by Master Dilwoitli Mossinan, who spoke his lines with clearness, and fully deserved the lloral tribute received. “ Nursery Rhymes ” followed, and tho children were heard to advantage in “ Little Cock Sparrow,” “Jack Horner,” and other numbers. An excellent dialogue was given by N, Gallagher and L. Woodward in proof of the proverb “ Where there’s a will there’s a way.” Miss Jennie Habgood recited a piece entitled 11 The Scarecrow,” and was warmly applauded. Tho song and chorus, “ Mammy’s Lullaby,” was then given by tho children, and a dialogue, “ The Quarrel,” was well sustained by Misses Ethel Cummings, Norah Walls and Annie McKenzie. Musical drill by the junior girls, under the direction of Miss Cantlo, mistress, concluded tho first portion of tho programme. The second part was equally as enjoyable as the first-, and included a number of splendid items. Miss Stephenson’s overture, “ Mattel’s Waltz,” was much appreciated, and Miss Dorothy Sadler gave a splendid recitation from Macauley’s Lays of Ancient Rome. A poi dance by a number of native girls was an attractive item, and was received with much applause. A clever representation of •’ Robinson Crusoe ” and his man Friday was given by Mastors Henry and Arthur Stevens. “ The Flowers ” was another good characterisation, seven or eight girls, brows wreathed with tho blossom of their choico, making a pretty picture. “ I’so A’gwinc Back to Dixio ” was sung by Miss Mary licrewiwi with much sweetness, and Miss Daisy Hill recited in an admirable manner 1 Girls’ Opinions,’ which was one of the best recitations of the evening. As an encore she gave “My Earliest Recollections” with equal success. A song ntid chorus was guen by the children from the opera " 11.M.5. Pinafore,” Master Guy Woodward taking the solo in a capable manner. 11 My Old Kentucky Home,” chorused by the scholars, was well sung, and “ God Save the King ’ brought the concert to a close. A number of fine grumaphone selections were interspersed in the programme. Miss Cantlc played the accompaniments in -t capable manner. The arrangements for the concert were under the direction of Mr J. 0. Woodward, headmaster. The Patutahi Hail had been tastefully decorated for flic occasion by the young ladies of the district, ex pupils of the school. Sir G. Gallagher, Chairman of the School Committee, thanked the audience for their attendance, remarking that such a large gathering was pleasing to the Committee and school staff. On behalf of the Committee, he returned thanks to Mr Neild for the use of the gramaphone, and also to those ladies who decorated the hall. A dance followed, and was kept- up till a late hour.