The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 12, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1019, 12 October 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 12, 1903.

A special train will leave town to-mor-row night' aftor the performance of “ A Trip to Chicago,” by the Sheridan Company.

For rescuing cattle which were being driven to the pound, tho Napier S.M. finod tho defendant Is, with costa amounting to £5 Is 6d.

On Friday o, more than usually fine eruption of Wftimanga geyser took place, some of the material being carried as far as the Waiotapu prison.

Two OpuDako girls attired themselves in men’s clothing lately and paid visits to several friends. The other side of the joke will come when they will be required to answer to a charge of masquerading. The Woodvillo slander case, Cameron v. Currie, claim £5Ol, sot down for hearing at Palmerston North, was settled out of Court, the defendant withdrawing the imputations against plaintiffs character, and agreeing to pay costs.

The anniversary services of the Matawhoro Presbyterian Church were held yesterday, the afternoon service being taken by the Eev. Alex. Whyte, of Havelock, who preached an able and eloquent sermon to a crowded congregation. In the evening the Itev. .Mr Whyte occupied the pulpit at Patutahi, there being a large gathering of worshippers. Our Auckland correspondent telegraphed on Saturday :—The popular Sheridan Company left to day to play a season at Gisborne. -They were given a most enthusiastic farpwol!.' As the steamer left the wharf the ballot dancers lined up and gave the Aucklanders the well-known Maori war cry, “Kn mate, ktt mMc, ka ora, ka ora,” etc. They were tutored by pn exGisbornite residing in Auckland. We learn that the inmates of the Old Men’s Home are dismayed at the prospect of their being enclosed in a 6ft icou fence, which is proposed to shut them out from all the view of the (Jladstonc road and Boebuck road. It appear? to them that the environment of such a height of fence is transforming their surroundings into; that of a prison. We would respectfully ; suggest that the Committee having the alterations under supervision should not extepd the 6ft further than it has already been .curried, but only make the remainder of fencing dft ,6ip, Tk" time of the aged pensioners will hang much heavier on their hands, and much of the .cheerfulness of their lives be destroyed if the tfft wall i? continued, as is indicated by the present framework, and the lesser height would bo less expensive. • We hope our suggestions will be acceded to.

On Saturday Mr Leslie Reynolds, in company with Messrs J. East, W. D. Lyenar, and G: Nicholson, visited tb6 Waimata river, whereon Mr Bsynolqc is to report concerning its suitability or otherwise for a water supply for Gisborne. The party went some distance above Mr Holden’s property, and Mr Reynolds al3o inspected possible sites for a reservoir on the hills. Mr Reynolds has not yet eoneluded his observations for the collection of .data. Wo understand that Mr Reynolds fully eatisfjed himself as to there being ample quantity of water iu the Waimata, and was pleased that jt 57a; «o close to the town with facilities offering fir a reservoir on elevated ground. He considers that where a gravitation scheme with anything like equal advantages is obtainable it is preferable to any pumping scheme. It is, 'probable that bis recommendation will he for .cylinder wel’s tapping the river with filtering beds and the pumping of th ■ water to a reservoir on one of the hills, from which the necessary pressure would he obtained,

We understand that Mr Reynolds will report on the sources of water supply mentioned by the Borough Council for tho sum of L6O. A meeting of the Council will be held to day to consider tho offer. To-day Mr E. C. Gold-Smith will hold an enquiry in regard to the petition for the amalgamation of tho borough and suburbs. Evidence will be taken on Doth sides, and it is expected the enquiry will last until Wednesday. Tho lighters experienced considerable difficulty in negotiating the river yesterday afternoon. In going out the Waihi dragged for a considerable distance, whilst the Karoro was detained for about an hour through being unable to get out of the river.

In connection with the recent accident up the Coast, our correspondent informs us that Mr Brooking has quite recovered from the effects. He was helping to clear the slip debris from the road, and when removing one stone another fell and struck him, knocking him senseless to the ground, He received prompt attention.

A nightwatchman named George Williams, 30 years of age, shot himself the other day. lie stood at the corner of two streets in North Melbourne, drawing a revolver, and sending a bullet into his brain. Death was instantaneous. No motive is assigned for the act.. The deceased leaves a wife and child.

Speaking of “ Little Gulliver,” the pocket comedian, who will appear tonight with tho Sheridan Company, the Auckland Herald says An astonishingly clever interlude of groterque song and dance was provided in the second act by Little Gulliver, a diminutive comedian of emphatically raro ability. In his first song, “ Love. Marriage, and Divorce,” ho presented the most comical little figure imaginable, his facial expression, gesture, and'” business ” being all reduced to a fino art. The impression be made was remarkable, the audience fairly shouting as he ended the “ turn ” with an indescribable—an unique—dance, in tho course of which he bounded round the stage like an indiarubber ball.

A confirmation service was hold by His Lordship Bishop Williams at the Holy Trinity Church last evening, whon twontyoight candidates were presented by the Rev. W. Welsh. The musical portion of the service was particularly attractive, the hymns being exceedingly appropriate, whilst tbs anthem, “Seek Yo the Lord,” was rendered in an impressive manner by the choir. Bishop Williams, in the course of an able and instructive address to the candidates, enforced upon them tho importance of the sacred rite, his remarks being attentively listened to. Mr E. N. Sidoliotfcom presided at the organ. There was a crowded congregation. On Saturday at the Land Board meeting tho Commissioner referred to tho survey plans for the Wigan (Takapau) estate, now in the hands of the local Land Office staff. He pointed out that it would be necessary to have a meeting of the Board to arrange about the grouping of the estate, but he could not appoint any date as he had to preside over the amalgamation enquiry, which would be concluded by Wednesday. Mr Hyde expressed his willingness to remain in Gisborne until Wednesday, and the Board decided to adjourn from day to day until the Commissioner was at

liberty. An Auckland city constable was startled at half-past throe the other morning by hearing screams of “ Murder 1” and “ Police 1” issuing from a city boardinghouse. ■ Here he saw a naan partly dressed climb through a top-storey window. The constable elimbod up after him. “ The world is coming to an end 1” shrieked the man, as the policeman steadily scaled the fire-escape. He persuaded the man to come down and go to the station. There ho explained that he had been to a religious meeting, “ and that must havo been the cause of it,” ho added. As the dreamer, haviog awakened, was quite sensible, he was not detained, but the constable reported officially that Mr had been “ behaving like a lunatic.” A movement is on foot to re-organise the Patea Poultry Company. It is proposed to provide a share capital of £2OOO, to buy up the Poultry Farm lease, buildings and plant for £SOO, and, subject to the shareholders in the lato company paying up their share capital, already called, to assume the remaining liability to the bank, and relieve the guarantors of all their present responsibilities. The' extra capital is to bo expended in providing an incubator house, incubators, brooders, and other necessary plant for a complote establishment, and liquid cash, to buy a reasonably large stock of useful'(not fancy) birds, and with the usual available advances on an unlimited number of eggs. A practical manager is forthcoming, who will work on practical rather than theoretical lines. A good deal of interest was taken in the football match arranged by tho local Friendly Societies on Victoria Domain last Saturday afternoon, when a team from the Druids and Hibernian Society met and defeated a fifteen representing the other Friendly Soeietios of the district. A good game was witnessed, but the combination of the Ancient Druids and tho active sons of the Emerald Isle proved too good for their opponents, who were defeated by 17 points to 3. Many prominent local elub players were included in the teams, and a number of oid players, who shone brilliantly in the light of other day 3, were induced to take the field once more, and proved that they could still run and kick almost as well as of yore. Tries were scored for the DruidHibernian team by Morrissey (2), Bright, and Cuneen, and the latter converted his try with a good kick. The last-named player had the eyes of the cognoscenti upon him. and it is probable the club authorities will endeavor to secure hip? for next season. It was impossible to tell who scored for the losers, as about half of the team woro on the ball when the referee awarded them the try. A charge*of Gd was made at the gates in aid of the hospital fund of the friendly soeietios, ' Mr W. Howard was referee.

At the meeting of the gawke's Bay Land Board, hold at Gisborne on Saturday, the following business was transacted : Mr G. Hale applied for a lease of Block VI.. Uawa.—Mr Hale to be informed this block is in occupation. The Clerk, Cook County Council, applied for the Land Board’s approval of the expenditure of the fourths from small grazing run 35 on a road within the run instead of on a road on the boundary of run 63 as already arready arranged.—Granted. H. Beaufoy forwarded approval plan of sub-division of section 12, Block XI., section 1, Block XIV., and section 5, Block XV., Motu Survey District. H. G. C. Rideout, applied to surrender portion of small grazing run 68, and H. St. J. Christophers applied to purchase the portion surrendered.— Deferred. Mr E. Murphy applied to complete tho purchase of section 1, Block 1, Whangara.—Approved. Mr Patrick Walsh applied to complete freehold of section 7, ; Blopk XI., Nuhaka North, held under undor occupation with right to purchase. Approved. Mr W. Tombleson applied for exemption from residential conditions of small grazing run 26. —Granted, Mr Alexander Mills applied for small grazing run 86, Tauhu Survey District.—Approved. Mr Emanuel Dickinson applied for small grazing run 85, Tuahu Survey District.—Approved. The District Surveyor forwarded a plan of section 3, Block XV., Hikurangi, selected by William Willis,—Approved. The District Surveyor forwarded plan of ■ section 26, 27, 28. Block 11., Motu Survey District. Board approved of the seotions being added to the adjoining sections. Mr Walter Bennett applied'to transfer section 5, Block IX., Nuhaka North, to W. Bennett and G. H. Marsh ; granted. Mr H. T. Brjll applied to transfer sections 11 and 12, Block Sty., Buukiay township, to Mary F. Smith'; granted. Richard kfanjer, Waimarie, applied to transfer section }3. Block 1., Waimata, to Elizabeth Davis, wife of James Davis, farmer, Waimarie; approved, subject to declaration being made. The Commissioner of Crown Lands reported on five settlers in arrear with their rents. The following forfeitures were made: Ellen Guilt, section 52, 53, Tinirojto; L. F. le Vaillant, 2, S ae k IV., and 2, Block VIII., Waingaromia; W. Askew, 21, Block VIII., Eangaroa; J. H. Harvey, section 48, Tiniroto. The Ngatapa Road Board forwarded proposals for expenditure of thirds, £4O; approved. The Crown Ranger reported on 52 hold.' ings in Motu and Ngatapa districts, also oh two sections in Motu village ; litres to issue to the two Motu village 6eotions,

The barque Alborg, from West Africans leading coal at Westport for New Britain. At Napier on Saturday Patrick Keogan was fined £lO and costs or two months’ imprisoment- for tote betting. The annual meeting of tho Poverty Bay Bowing Club takes place to-morrow evening at Wesley Schoolroom at 8 o’clock. A Military Court held at Westport on Saturday, consisting of Major Cbaytor, Captains Madigan and Stiles, set up to enquire into the charges made against Gunner Powell, of the Westport Artillery, find that Powell was guilty of insolent language to lus superior officer and behaved in a disorderly manner while in uniform. General Babington confirms the finding.

At the Harbor Board meeting on Saturday, the Chairman read an offer from Messrs Robb Bros, to supply 100 tons of Newcastle coal at thirty shillings per ton—no wharfage to be charged. Mr Clark said that they should call tenders for such a quantity. The Chairman said they had called tenders and declined to accept at the pjrice. This was an offer which he thought they should not miss. The cargo was to be to hand shortly, and could be put on to the depot near the groyne. It was agreed to accept the offer, Mr Clark saying that the Board’s .best plan would be to arrange with one of the freezing works to obtain supplies of coal.

The arrival of Little Gulliver, the midget comedian of the Sheridan Company, caused a groat deal of interest at the wharf yesterday, the spectators crowding round the steamer to get a glimpse of the little man, who only stands about three feet. Little dulliver, who is in the thirties, did not take too kindly to the criticism to which he was subjected by the youth of Gisborne, aud repeatedly expressed a wish that they would uot bother him. As the visitor passed up the gangway ono lad, more bold than the rest, was heard to remark as he scanned the little man, “ How did he come, did he arrivo by parcels post ?” Little Gulliver will make his first appearance at the Theatre Boyal this evening.

Here is ’ a chance for the Gisborne bowlers 1 A fino display of trophies for the forthcoming bowling season is made in the window of Mr A. Holden, jeweller, Queen street (says tho Auckland Star). The value of tho trophies is well over £SO, and the articles have been presented from the citizens of Auckland to the Northern Bowling Association. Tho first prize is four handsome sets of silver tea aud coffee services ; the second prize four beautiful large marble time pieces ; and tho third prize four smaller marble time pieces. The object of the donors is to give these prizes for competition at the tournament to he held in January noxt, and the contents will be open to any full rink of bowlers from any part of the colony. The members winning rinks will thus each have a prize, which should add zest to the competition.