The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 19, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1000, 19 September 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 19, 1903.

LUNACY AND WAIUIRERE. We are pleased to note that an apology, altliougli a very lame one, lias been made in connection .with the “ Soapy Tom ” comparison. It is now explained that what was obviously meant was not really meant at all ; that the article was conceived calmly, and deliberately, ;but was not intended to imply, what it undoubtedly did imply.; that the writer has no jvish to retract any of his .words, but that the words did not mean what any intelligent ratepayer would take them to mean. It is stated to he an atrocious perversion of the trutn to say, that conscientious supporters of the loan proposals were compared to an unclean imbecile, hub it is not clearly explained why the atrocious comparison was made. In fact the attempted explanation really makes matters much worse than they were at the outset. A distinction is now, made between conscientious opponents and one or two 'individuals who are accused of sheer cussedness. The writer appears to liavo taken ■alarm at the large number whose ■reelings would naturally he hurt by the scurrilous attack, and now seeks to fasten the odium on one or two. Has lie the courage to name those accused of not being actuated by conscientious motives ? However the public are the best judges as to What was meant and what was implied, as they are also the best judges of whether or not the people who will have to pay are not entitled to freedom of action in voting l for or against the scheme, without having to submit to being bullied into any, particular course of action. The hardest knock that Mr Mes. layer’s senemo has yet received has certainly been the line of comparison adopted in the dragging into the discussion of the poor unclean imbecile known as *‘ Soapy Tom.” A scheme that requires to be advocated in such a way cannot fail to cause deep concern to those who earnestly desire to see the town supplied with a suitable water and drainage scheme. Again wo urge the ratepayers to give the matter the closest attention and to vote as their judgment directs, untrammelled by threats or abuse.

The Hawtrey Comedy Company commence their season at the Theatre Royal to-night, Tenders closo at noon to-day, with Mr W. P. Pinneran, architect, for painting a dwelling and offices. The Rugby Union’s semi-final senior cup contest will be played on Victoria Domain this afternoon.

Mr J. Kompner, tailor, has removed to new promises in Dunlop’s buildings, Lowe street, whore he will be pleased to see his old friends.

Attention is directed to the great unreserved clearing sale of new season’s drapery and crockery at Messrs Williams and Kettle’s auction mart to-day at 11 o’clock.

At tho School Committee mooting last evening, Mr W. J. Quigley stated that he had the plans of the new technical school well in hand, and ho hoped to see it erected by March next.

Captain Edwin's weather telegram yesterday read as follows: Strong winds to gale from between south-west and south and east; glass fall, tides high, sea heavy, more rain.

A public meeting will bo held in tho Academy of Music on Monday evening next, for tho purpose of discussing tho loau proposals. Captain Tucker will preside, aud several addresses will be given. Tho Matawhero School, which has been closed on account of measles, re opens on Monday morning. It is necessary that all children should ondeavor to be present, in order to facilitate work for the approaching examination.

11 Daylight on the spooks; or are our departed friends permitted to walk this earth?'” is to be the JEtev. B. F. Bothwsll’s subject at Wesley Church on Sunday evening. A bright cheerful service. Mr Wilkinson will be the morning preacher. Through the kindness of the Union Steamship Company in delaying the departure of the H.nwea from Napier until eight o’clock last evening, southern mails hy the express train from Wellington will reach Gisborne this morning.

A grand promenado show by electric light, given by Messrs Adair Bros, last evening, attracted considerable attention, and the firm are to be congratulated upon the magnificent dislay of spring and summer novelties. The windows are artistically decorated, and the excellent lighting showed everything to great advantage. Messrs Tanner Bros., of the Masonic Cigar Divan, arc to be congratulated upon the fine display of “ Partagas ” cigars that are at present on view id their window. A good cigar is often hard to find, but Messrs Tanner Bros, guarantee to satisfy the most fastidious. “ Partagas ” are sold in nine different shapes and sizes, the prices ranging from 3d to 5s each. Smokers are recommended to try what is certainly one of the choicest cigars in the market.

“ Sammy ” writes “I, like Tommy, am in the fourth standard, and last night my father gave me a sum. I Xf when the rateable value of the town is £30,000 and a rate of 2s is required, we decide upon going in for a loan of £75.000 at five per cent, and also pay £IOOO yearly in connection with the water supply, what rate would you require ? I said 5s 2d. ‘ You are right,” replied father ; 1 you shall come with me to Waihircre to-morrow afternoon,’"

Hare? and rabbits will be on sale at Herr cl:’.;, Gladstone road, this evening. Monday H .a;, discount uay for gas accounts. A notice in connection with tho Gisborne pound appears in tuis issue. Mails which left Sydney via Vancouver on August 10th arrived at London on September the 17th.

The very latest and be--: in ties, scarfs, and mercery is offered by R. Robertson, who has jus. opened up his shipment of new season’s goods.

In St. Andrew’s Church tomorrow morning the subject of Mr Paterson’s sermon will be “ The Cross of Christ,” and in the evening the subject of lecture will be 11 Hiram Golf’s Religion, or what it has to do with shoemaking, plumbing, bricklaying, and coach-building.” Tradesmen cordially invited. Mr James Smith, of Awanui, having sold his interest in his hotel them to Mr T. J. Wright, of Wellington, is leaving for Wellington to morrow evening. Mr and Mrs Smith have made many friends on the Coast and in Gisborne who will regret their departure, and join with us in wishing them every success in the future. The Gisborne Sheepfarmors’ Frozen Meat Company have purchased the steamer Nautilus, which is expected to arrive from Auckland in a day or so. She is a boat very suitable for the requirements of the port. A contract has also been arranged for the quick delivery of two barges, which with the steamer will be employed in the lighterage of the company’s products. Mr Phillip Burch, who has been connected with the tailoring trade in this district for many years, has taken over the Poverty Bay Tailoring Depot, in the building next Dr. Cole’s, in Gladstone road, and solicits a share uf public patronage. Customers will have a splendid stock of first-class tsveeds from which to mako a choice, and they can rely upon obtaining an excellent suit.

On Thursday afternoon four young men engaged on the Kaiteratahi railway bridge contract works had a narrow escape from a serious accident. They wero standing on the derrick, when the latter gave way, causing the men to fall a distance of over thirty feet into the river. Three of the men escaped without injury, but the fourth (named Walter AVilliamsou) had one of his wrists b idly fractured, iu addition to receiving a number of bruises. At the meeting of tho Gisborne School Committee held last evening, Mr Crarnond, secretary of the technical branch, stated everything was going on satisfactory excepting that since they had started the second quarter there was a falling off of attendance in the following subjects: Mathematics (2), shorthand (9), dressmaking (7). Tho Secretary pointed out that through the negligence of some students they would be unable to earn full capitation. It was decided that for the ensuing quarter that all pupils ba liabio for the amount of capitation earned by each, and in case of full attendance the amount be refunded.

A meeting of the Gisborne School Committee was held last evening, there being present Messi’3 Bright (Chairman), Sweot, Oramond, Humphreys, Brown, Somervell, and File. The headmaster, Mr Rowloy, in his report stated that tho opidemie of measles had kept the attendance lower than usual in the infaut classos. A vote

of thanks was accorded to Mr G. E. Darton for his kindness in accompanying the children to Waihirore last Saturday and for his instruction on native trees, etc. A report by Messrs Oramond and Brown on the necessity of a separate Education Board was favorably received. It was decided to forward a copy to all committees throughout the district for their opinion. It was decided to write to the Board asking for a voce to be spent in improving the playgrounds. The New Zealand Accountants’ and Auditors’ Association (registered) intimates that the annual examination of the Association will be held throughout tho colony on October 26th next. The examinations are for the Fellows’, Associates’, and Students’ grados, and are available to members of either sex; as a matter of fact, there are several lady members who qualified by examination. The syllabus of examinatiou has been rearranged, and now supplies fuller information than the old issue, and includes a complete descriptive list of members and the positions held by them. Intending candidates may procure copies of syllabus, past examination question papers, and other particulars from the Registrar of the Association, Mr J. Henry Mackie, Auckland, or Mr T. A. Coleman, Gladstone road, Gisborne. In view of the growing disposition of the mercantile community to require of accountants, bookkeepers, and tho junior office staff the best possible expert services, it,behoves those so engaged to avail themselves of tho opportunity which such au organisation now offers. The Association provides a good library for the use of its members, and meetings are held from time to time for tho purpose of reading papers and discussing matters of practical interest and importance to the profession.