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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 852, 28 March 1903, Page 2

Further appropriations totalling JE6OO are to be disposed of by the Co-operative Building Society on Tuesday evening. The promoters of the proposed Cooperative Society intend convening a public meeting for next Friday night. The supply of milk to the local dairy factories is decreasing rapidly on account of the scarcity of feed. The annual meeting of the Eaßt Coast Mounted Rifles will be held this evening at 7.30, at the drill-shed. Those desirous of joining the corps are invited to attend the meeting. At the meeting of the Whataupoko Road Board yesterday it was decided that the Riverside road should be closed for heavy traffic (exceeding a ton) from the end of April. The Chairman was deputed to give his attention to several small works.

With regard to the Tolago Bay licensing case, we learn that it is Mr Watkin’s intention to take the case to appeal at the next Supremo Court sittings, and the necessary steps are being taken with that end in view.

The social to be held by the Poverty Bay Bowing Club on Easter Monday night in honor of the visit of the Napier oarsmen promises to be one of tho most successful functions held by the Club, the tickets for which are being rapidly disposed of, the price, ss, being a popular figuro. Captain Kretschmar, of the Gisborne Cadets, intends opening a class for noncommissioned officers or other members of the Corps who desire to qualify for pro- ! motion. These classes were found very beneficial last winter. Mr W. D. S. Macdonald, of Tokomuru’ has purchased 1760 acres at Bangiriri, Motu, from the executors of the late Mr Barker, the purchase having been made through the local branch of the Intercolonial Land Agency. Tho price paid was about 27s 6d per acre. _.Oue enterprising fellow-townsman, Mr Thos. Adams’, has just placed an order with the Yerex and Jones Co., of Wellington, for one of the very latest National Cash Registers, for which this firm are sole New Zealand agents. There are at, present over twenty “ Nationals ” in use in Gisborne, but the one ordered by Mr Adams, and wliicli is to cost something over £loo—is far in advance of any of them. The. order was forwarded to America last Frisco mail, and it will be several weeks before it arrives. Mr Yerex, who has a fine variety of sample Registers on view in Mr Robertson’s old shop,, next the Theatre, leaves for the South next week.

Some comment having been made on the building of houses close together on tile Whataupoko, the matter was brought up at the meeting of the Road Board yesterday afternoon. The Chairman (Mr Matthews) said that

his attention has been called to the subject, but he did not know that the Board could interfere in the matter,

unless it could be shown that the public health was being affected. Mr Sievwright said that perhaps the attention of the health authorities I might he called to the matter—he did not know himself whether anything injurious to health was being done, in any case lie thought, now that the maUer had come up, it would he well to ascertain their powers, and therefore he moved that legal advice be obtained. The Chairman and Mr Haul on agreed that it was' advisable to know tlie Board’s power in the matter. and it wqs agreed-*to obtain the solicitor's opinion.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday •John O’Grady was charged with assaulting Adam Knox on the evening of March 21st. Mr R. N. Jones appeared for the informant and Mr C. A. DeLautour for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. From the evidence it appeared that while the informant was riding home, in company with two others, defendant came behind him and struck him with tho butt end of a whip. The Magistrate said that he was satisfied an unprovoked assault had been committed, and he fined defendant £2 and costs £8 2s. A second case against O’Grady for using obscene language was called upon. The defendant pleaded guilty. Mr Jones, on behalf of Mr Knox, said that he did not wish to unduly press the matter, and would be satisfied if a fine were imposed. The Magistrate said that under the circumstances, and as the prosecutor did not press for a heavy penalty, be would fine the defendant £2 and £1 8s costs, but warned him that if he appeared before him again on an obscene language charge he might be sent to gaol without the option of a fine.

A Idler on “ Land Sales ” 'will appear in Monday’s issue. Shares in the Gisborne Co-operative Building Society are advertised for sale Capt. Edwin telegraphed yesterday : “ Glass little movement; poor tides ; very cold night.”

This evening at 8 o’clock, at Messrs Wyllie and Mason’s Horse Bazaar, Mr W. Arthur will give an exhibition of horse taming and training, admission 2s 6d, ladies free.

The Intercolonial Land Agency offer for lease for a reasonable term 30 acres of land, with comfortable dwelling and all necessary outbuildings. The property is within six miles of town.

The many friends of Mrs F. Sharp will be pleased to learn that she has recovered from the effects of last Saturday’s accident. She was about yesterday afternoon.

“ First-hand facts concerning Bibleburning in Fiji ” will be the Rev. B. F. Roth well’s subject at 'Wesley Church on Sunday evening. In the morning Mr llothwell will preach on “ How the Righteous Flourish.”

The necessity for the Harbor Board immediately attending to the river, adjacent to the wharf, was demonstrated yesterday, when the steamer Wcka, in swinging round, got stuck in the mud. Fortunately the steamer was able to get out without missing a tide.

Adjutant Cook conducts services at the Salvation Army to-morrow all day. His subject in the morning is “ Dry Bones,” and at night “ Homo.” The usual hearty singing so characteristic of these servicos may be expected at the meetings tomorrow.

The annual inspection parade of the ( Gisborne Cadets was held last ovening. Capt. Kretschmar was in command, with Lieuts. Graham and Doyle. The Corps was inspected by Captain Hughes, who also examined the officers and non-com-missioned officers in their drill. He expressed himself highly pleased with the way the officers and the Corps generally had acquitted themselves. Ho could see the descipline of the corps was of a high standard, and he was very pleased with the appearance of the boys. They were under a disadvantage now in the number of recruits who had recently replaced boys who had become over age. He would be in Gisborne again in six months’ time, and then hoped to-see the Corps still more efficient, and that those who were now recruits would then be proficient in their drill and a credit to their instructors. The Whalattpoko Road Board intends- to move with the times. The latest instance of progression is the decision arrived at at the meeting of the Board yesterday afternoon, Tor the erection of five lamps. The resolution was moved by Mr I-lamon, and seconded by Mr Sievwright, and supported by the Chairman. Three of the lamps are to lie in Stout street, one near Mr IT. Adair’s residence, another at Mr J. C. Nis-bett’s corner, and the third light is to be near the footbridge. The fourth lamp is to he at Captain Ferris’s corner, and the fifth at the angle of Russell and Ballaiice streets. There is a doubt coni'tilling the latter, the directors of the Gas Company; having yet to decide wnether it is deemed wise to extend the mains to that distance. It has been arranged that the lights will bo supplied and maintained by the Cias Company at the same price as charged to the Borough Council. To the Editor Times: Sir,—l find that I owe an apology to the members of the Rifle Band for calling attention to the incongruity of their discoursing sweet music on the Waikanae foreshore when the wind was blowing a g.ale, at a time when more comfort was to be obtained in the ) coming Eden of the West. I did not j know the arrangement made as to the opening of the rotunda, which 1 thought should be done before the ■ damp and dreary days of winter had 1 set in. f cordially agree that the Rifles Band should be asked to take, r part in the opening celebration, arid t at the same time am very pleased to see the hands so ready to assist, in •spile of all we heard when the great 1 light was on. Now, having acted as ’ fairly as I can, by apologising to 1 those whose feelings I may in my 1 ignorance have hurt, I want to know how it is that -the Whataupoko Road. > Board can get the gas as far as the t footbridge on the other side of the • river, while it has been declared in ) print that it will cost ;1 hundred sov- [ ereigns- to get it to Ihe distance of [ file Recreation Ground. The bogey (o the effect that the rotunda could not be used at night is already bejug ex- | posed.—l am, etc., A Pro-Rec. i Residents of Poverty Bay are respecti fully directed to an advertisement appeari ing in our advertising columns regarding the Royal Hotel, Auckland. This vory old and favorite hostelry has recently been ’ re-built and re-furnished throughout, and 1 is now one of the finest hotels in the 1 colony. The appointments are very complete, whilst the furnishings have been obtained regardless of cost. The con--1 veniences in the way of bathrooms are replete with every modern style, there i being besides the usual plunge and shower baths (hot and cold), douche, vapor, and needle baths. With a view to further popularise the hotel, there is an elevator leading from the ground floor to each flat for the use of patrons. Some idea can be gained as to the capaciousness of the building, fifteen thousand pounds having been spent in rebuilding and furnishing. The host, Mr Percy Isaac, was for many years well-known as purser in the employ of the Union Steamship Company, and has already gained the popularity and confidence of visitors and others who have patronised the hotel. The tariff is ex. tremely moderate, whilst the menu should please the most fastidious. The police have received no further .information in regard to the portion of a man’s body supposed to have been seen in the vicinity of Tolago Bay on Thursday afternoon. A coastal correspondent writing on the subject states: —’* This afternoon as I was out for a ride along the beach on the Tolago Bay side of “ Porti ” (I spell the name of this village phonetically), a man riding a bicycle on his way to Tolago reported that he had seen a

dead body floating on the rocks at full tide, his attention having been directed to it by the seagully hovering around. The head and shoulders were missing, but the re-

mainder was clothed in dark tweed trousers, and a pair of boots were on the feet. I rode over to the spot indicated, and had a good look round, but could not

locate it. The tide was then full, and it is possible it may have been again carried out to sea. I saw a steamer some distance off the coast, and it appeared to be hoveto, as it made no pace for a very long time. It ultimately left in the direction of Auckland at about 3.30 p.m. On my arrival at Tolago I met Constable McLeod and another person just proceeding out to the place, the matter having been duly reported. Porti is approximately seven or eight miles southerly of Tolago Bay.”

The Gisborne Cadets, at their annual inspection last night, were very pleased to see their commander, Capt. Kretschmar, wearing the officer’s sword which they had presented to him. The presentation was made on behalf of the cadets by Mr Redward, who said that it was very pleasing to him to act in this matter on behalf of the cadets, and to voice their appreciation of the captain. The sword was a mark of their esteem for Captain Kretschmar, and a slight recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the corps, and to volunteering generally. They hoped that he would long be spared to continue his pleasant associations with the corps ; they respected him highly as a commander, and had the sincerest regard, for him as a friend. In reply Capt. Kretschmar, who was apparently taken by surprise, heartily thanked the lads, and reciprocated the hope that he would long be able to do his best for the corps. He spoke in terms of the warmest praise in regard to the keen interest that the cadets had taken in their work, of their discipline and their efforts to become proficient. He was sure that they would always behave as gentlemen, whether wearing the King’s uniform or in their civilian clothes. He mentioned that the corps had lost a number of first-class young men through their becoming over age; he naturally regretted this loss, but those who had left would Still have bis heartiest good wishes.