EAST COAST NEWS

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1004, 24 September 1903, Page 3

EAST COAST NEWS

TUPAROA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) We have had quite a chapter of accidents lately, such as persons spraining their logs and arms, horses bolting and boats smashed, etc. On Monday, while driving a load of ' timber from Matahiia to Kinirere, the king bolt of the waggon came loose, and the horses immediately took fright and bolted.' The driver got somewhat entangled with the reins, but except for a severe shaking received no serious injury; one of the horses was much hurt.

On Wednesday 16th the Herald put in her much-needed, appearance. In landing passengers and cargo one of ;he boats capsized, and a girl passenger had a narrow escape of being drowned. Two boats put off from the steamer, the first containing passengers and cargo, namely, two men, two women, and four or five small children. Although there was a big roll and fairly large breakers this boat was lucky enough to land safely, except for the passengers getting a slight wetting, but the second boat fared worse. It contained cargo and one girl passenger, upon nearing the shore the boat got bumped on a rock. The little girl was precipitated into the water, but owing to the prompt manner in which two of the Bailors went to her aid she was soon brought to shore, although she received a nasty shock and a very unhappy experience. To prevent such occurrences like this surely it would be advisable to leave the landing of passengers to the discretion of the sailors ; for on this occasion the sea, though calm far out, was far from being so near shore. Owing to this mishap the Herald was forced to go to Gisborne and procure another surf-boat while the present one is undergoing repairs here. This accident confirms the statement made in a previous issue of the Times re necessity for life-saving apparatus being provided down at the landing. On Saturday the Herald landed several tons of cargo, and then made her way to Awanui.

TOLAGO BAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The repairs in connection with the Tolago Bay Hotel have been completed, and the workmanship is a credit to the contractor, Mr Frank Ghribbin.

WAIPIRO CRICKET CLUB. The second annual meeting of the Waipiro Cricket Club was held on Saturday evening, Mr A. M. Beale presiding. The balance-sheet was read, showing a debit balance of £ls 9s 6d, expenditure £SO 13s ana receipts £35 3s 63, but considering the heavy expenditure the club had been put to in its first season, was considered very satisfactory. The assets were set down at £l6 17s 6d. The balancesheet as read was adopted. The Committee’s report was read and adopted. The following officers were eleoted for tho ensuing year:—President, Mr A. B. Williams (re-elected) ; vice-presidents, Messrs A. M. Beale, T. E. Sherwood, W. O’Ryan, H. B. Williams (all re-eleoted), J. N. Williams, Dr Davis, and Rev. 0. Fitzgerald ; hon. seo., Mr A. P. Duvrant; hon. treas., Mr A. M. Beale ; captain, Mr A. M. Beale; viee-oaptain, Mr C. E. Nurse; committee, Messrs Nurse, Hargreaves, A. Tuckwell, A. Johnson, and A. P. Durrant. Messrs Henderson, Fitzgerald, and Beetham were elected members.

It was decided that the club’s colors be light and dark blue cap, hatband optional. The following trophies were offered for competition during the coming season : By Mr A. B. Williams, a bat for the best bowling average, and one for the highest aggregate score ; by Mr A. M. Beale, a bat for the best batting average during the season, the winner to play in three-fourths of the matches, and one for the best allround fielder, the matter to be left to the selection committee.

TOLAGO BAY JOCKEY CLUB. The annual general meeting of the above club was held on Saturday evening, Mr G. Nixon presiding. There was a large attendance of members. Four new members were duly eleoted. The Committee's report was submitted as follows :

“Your Committee have pleasure in submitting their annual report and balancesheet, showing that the past season has been the most successful the Club has had. The revenue from nearly all sources shows an appreciable increase, the exceptions being in the privileges and members' subscriptions, in which there was a slight reduction. The totalisator investments, £2124, constitute a record for the Club. Tho receipts for the year, including £49 4s 2d carried forward, were £SOO 15s Bd, and the expenditure £463 43 lid, including £73 10s Bd, which has been paid off the building account, leaving a credit balance of £37 10s 9d. The members of the Committtee who retire are Messrs G. Dixon, W. Farrell, J. B. Morris, 0. E. Smith, aod W. A. Tulloch, who aro eligible for roelection. In conclusion, your Committee wish to express their thanks to all tho officials for their good service on race day, which enabled the meeting to be carried through promptly, and congratulate members on the financial position, and to announce that the Club is now free from all liabilities.” The balance-sheet showed that receipts from all sources were £SOO 15s Bd. Messrs G. Dixon, J. B. Morris, W. Farrell and W. A. Tulloch were re-eleoted to tho Committee. Mr G. Reynolds was elected in place of Mr C. E, Smith, who declined nomination. Mr W. Lockwood tendered his resignation from the Committee, which was accepted with regret. Messrs H. Goodloy, E. C. Connolly, J. T. Walker and G. Watkins were nominated to fill the vacancy, and on a ballot beiDg taken Mr H. Goodley was elected. The trustees for the building account were re-

lieved of further liability. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. At a subsequent meeting of the Committee the following officers were elected : Chairman of Committee, Mr G. Dixon ; president, Mr A. Beeves ; vice-presidents, Messrs James Macfarlane, W. A. Hood, G. Spence, and H. Loisel ; judge, Mr J. A. Moore ; starter, Mr E. Boland ; treasurer, Mr G. Williams ; totalisator steward, Mr W. A. Tulloch ; timekeeper, Mr G. Dixon ; handicappor, Mr M. G. Naßmith ; clerk of scales, Mr J. B. Morris ; clerk of course, Mr J. Cannon ; stewards, Messrs W. Lockwood, J. Kennedy, G. Fitzgerald, C. E. Smith, G. Reynolds, and the Committee. It was decided to dispense with the services of the Judicial Committee this year and add the Committee to the list of stewards. It was decided to raiso the stakes in the Flying Handicap, District, and Hauiti Handicaps.

A recommendation from the annual meeting was endorsed by the Committee. Mr E. C. Connolly was added to the Committee. Several alterations to the programme were agreed to.

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