The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 16, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 893, 16 May 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 16, 1903.

Mr Beet ham, S.M., of Christchurch is about to retire. Mr llaselden, of iVellinglon, .succeeds biin.- Mr Rawson,- S.M., of Auckland, also retires. 'flic Rev. Mr Welsh will cor duet divine service at- half-past 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Mangapap i schoolroom.

At Christchurch yesterday, Thomas Smale was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for selling a quantity of spurious beeswax. At the Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow. Adjutant Cook’s subject, in the morning will be “ The Alabastei Box.” while the evening subject will be “ Love .Made Manifest.” 'File attention of members of the East Coast Rides is called to the notification of the camp being held at the Park Racecourse, instead of at Kcpongaere. The Union .Steam .Ship Company are in receipt of cable advice from Sidney that the steerage accommodation iu the Ophir, leaving .Sydney on tile 23rd inst., "s full i:i that partmentAt Wesley Church on .Sunday,. Mr A V. Wilkinson will preach in the morning. Subject, “The Man That Was Ready to Walk to His Grave” In the evening, the Rev. B. F. Rothwell will preach on “ Mow Men Succeed When They 'Fry to Live Like Educated Monkeys.” Anthems by the choir as usual. A meeting of residents of Patutahi was called for Wednesday evening last to re- | ceivc the report and balance-sheet of the ! Patutahi Township Domain Trustees. About thirty were present, and showed a keen interest in the proceedings, especially when the secretary read over the balancesheet showing that the Public Hall was now out of debt. To show their approval, hearty congratulations were unanimously bestowed on the trustees for the able way they have carried out their duties during their term of office. The trustees then proposed a hearty veto of thanks to the old residents, who had gone through a lot of trouble in times past, o\er the same buildiug, which was unanimously. The trustees then submitted their plan of work to bo carried out in the future, to improve the Public Hall, and the meeting to a man showed ns approval by pledging itself to assist the trustees in every possible way, and desired the trustees to call another public meeting for Wednesday next, the 20th inst., to receive estimates of proposed alterations and the report of Financo Committee. This terminated a very pleasant evening.

“ If you want £IOO go for £SOO ; if you want £IOO, and ask for that only, you will probably get £10." Chairman, Cook County.

Dirt's Gaiety Company give a farewell performance in the Theatre Royal i his evening.

Yesterday, a prohibition order, on his own application, was granted at the .Magistrate's Court against Frederick Steele.

Mr Barton, S.M., hears an information this morning, laid by Detective Nixon against alt elderly woman named Annie McKenzie for obtaining money under false pretences.

Four New Plvniouth bookmaker:-, fret)nenl ing Devon street for the purposes of betting, were fined £5 each on each of two informations. Counsel for the defence gave notice of appeal on a point of law.

Something worth reading.—We have this day inspected samples of boots and shoes imported direct from American, English, and Colonial factories, and cannot fail to recommend intending purchasers, they being the finest wo have yet soon. Inspection invited. “ 11.13.," New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Ad vt.

In the course of discussion at the Cook County Council yesterday, ' r White pointed out that the whole of the south coastal traffic was carried on at the ex p nsc of the Maraetaha station. Lately

there had been as many as 20,000 sheep a week taken through. If anything happened to one of the bridges there would bo fifteen feet of water to go through. Even the deviation afforded by one bridge would be a great advantage. Mr .James Wallace, who is sever-

ing his connection with the firm of .Messrs Williams and Kettle to enter

upon a new line of business, lias been presented by the employees of the

firm with a beautiful tea and coffee service, and a let Icr signed by the manager and all the members of the stall, expressing regret at his departure and wishing him prosperity.

At Auckland yesterday, a depuia

ion from the master-grocers asked lie Premier to retain the provision ixing the weekly half-holiday of the

local bodies as at present. The Premier said he favored including road

hoards and counties, and make it general. The deputation also asked for the compulsory closing of all grocers’ premises at I! o’clock, and have it fixed in the award for the employers of labor. The Premier replied that il would he hard to do this and not infringe on the right, of the subject where men with families lived I on the premises.

As evidencing the growing trade of the port of Gisborne, iMr J. W. Bright stated at the Mayj.'al banquet on Wednesday eveu-vg that seven steamers almost as large as the Gothic, the finest vess.-l afloat in the world (according to Captain Kidley), had called at Gisborne within a few days of the arrival of the Gothic. IMr Bright has informed us that he has since made inquiries of

the Customs Department, ?.nd has ascertained that, since April Ist, ocean-going steamer;, apart altogether from the ordinary coastal cargo and passenger boats, of a gross tonnage of 32,51)0 tons' l ad called at this port.. These facts are incontrovertible evidence of the rapidly increasing importance of '.he distinct and l-ort.

A gentleman of kindly disposition, signing himself “ A Poverty Bay Boy,” writes drawing attention tc

the circumstances of one who ha: grown up in the district, and lm: for a long time past been in a seri ous state of health. The write states “ I would like to draw you attention to a very sad case, as am sure that your paper is at al

times on the side of right. 1 refer to poor Jack Dec, who is seriously 'ill at his home. I would like to see Messrs T. Adair, F. Harris, Matter brothers', W. Webb, J. Itosie, W. J. I>. Gaudin, W. Miller, Marshall (Railway Inspector), C. F. Lewis, Airs Hast, Mrs Kiddclls, and the two local rowing 'elubs lake, the matter up, and see if a concert could ho arranged to help the poor fellow in his hour of need. Those I have named 1 mention on account, of their kind actions in the past ensuring a .sympathetic effort.”

The question of Empire Day came before the Gisborno School Committee last night, the circular from the Government being road. The Chairman asked Mr Rowley if ho thought the holiday would interfere with the ceremony. Mr Bov/ley said many children would go awav picnicking, and it broke into the day. Ho thought Friday afternoon would do as well. The Chairman : Well, as Monday is not actually the day I do not see why Friday would not do. Mr Cramond said ho

thought it would be best to have it on Fri day. The Ch airman said that be bad been speaking to Mr .DeLantour on the matter, and with Mr A. Thomson’s assistance they thought a good lantern show with some patriotic songs could be held in the evening of Monday. They could let all children in free, and only charge adults. Mr Somervell thought the idea an excellent one. As to the saluting of the flag he moved, and Mr Cramond seconded, that the ceremony of saluting the Flag take place after school on Friday, and the motion was carried. The lantern entorment proposal was approved of, and the Chairman, Messrs Hookey, Cramond, Sweet, .and Rowley were appointed a committeee to arrange details.

The monthly meeting of the Gisborne School Committee was held last night, there being present: Messrs Bright (Chairman), Hookey, Humphreys, Brown, File, Cramond, Sweet, Somervell, and Graham. Mr Rowley undertook to keep the technical classes going for a short time until some arrangement could bo made. It was decided to obtain a ladder, and to have small works attended to. The Headmaster, in his report, stated that the attendance during the month had been fair. Ho advised that Mr Kinder, who had the school cadets in hand, be granted leave on Wednesday to attend the military camp. A list of children who had failed to attend the required number of days was handed in. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Humphreys, it was resolved that the secretary be instructed to take action against the parents of the children whose namc-s were handed in. On the motion of Mr Brown, seconded by Mr Graham, a day’s leave was granted to Mr Kinder for Wednesday. The question of holidays taken by teachers was brought up, the Chairman reading a list that he had obtained of times that teachers had been absent. It was resolved to write to the Headmaster stating that all applications for leave of absence must be submitted to the Committee. In regurd to the proposed evening classes the Chairman said there were 94 applications, as follows : Dressmaking, 16; mechanical drawing, 11 ; typewriting. 4 ; book-keeping, 26 ; English, 9 ; mathematics, 11; shorthand, 20.° He thought they should strike out the typewriting class. Considerable discussion .took place as to the system to be adopted in regard to the holding of the classes. It was moo!veil to hold a special meeting next Friday .night t 0 consider applications from teachers u.nd make the arrangements. Mr Cramond ,vvas appointed secretary pro tom. The Chairman said it was a matter for congratulation that too technical subsidy had been passed. Sir Cramond was appointed treasurer to the committee f or the ensuing year.