The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE OCTOBER 24, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1030, 24 October 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE OCTOBER 24, 1903.

THE GOVERNMENT CAUCUS. The announcement in regard to the Government caucus is satisfactory , possibly at the same time it may be •described as amusing. Parliament has now been in session for some months, and "all that it has done in that time would count for very little indeed. 'Now, when the session ought to have been closed, members are suddenly awaking to the fact that they ought to do something to justify their long stay in Wellington, or else clear oil to their homes, and seek to employ tlieir time • to

hotter advantage. When so much time has already been wasted, the people will he inclined to doubt the present good intentions of members. It has rather the appearance oi a determination to force through certain measures at the fagend of the session. Some of these measures 1 have only been brought down at the last moment, and why there was so much delay at the outset and there is now so much haste •towards the close, is not clear, unless members think thus to redeem themselves in the eyes of the electors. However that may be, what is really about to happen is that a mass of legislation is to be tackled, and pushed through hurriedly, when it ought to have had calm deliberation during the mouths that have .been frittered away. Possibly the people are so weary of reading of . what is being done or of the pretence thereof, that they, are willing in a languid sort of way, to tolerate the pernicious practice that has grown up. There .is the one satisfaction that when our legislators are wasting time, thev are 'at least not doing any harm ; but there is some reason to fear that harm will be done when important measures are set down for the “ rush ” process so common towards the close of each session.- The resolution of the caucus is a highly satisfactory one, it it is sincerely carried out. Past experience shows that the probabilities ■are otherwise, but it would be churlish of us if we did not congratulate : the members on their good inten- i tions, and express a hope that they ,will he given effect to.

East Capo advised yesterday N.E. breeze; barometer 30.54; thermometer 56 ; gloomy ; good tides; moderate sea.

At the Police Court yesterday morning two first offenders were convicted of drunkenness.

Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday afternoon :— 11 Moderate to strong northerly winds; glass fall; poor tides : sea moderate.”

On Monday Messrs 'Williams and Kettle’s Ormond horse sale will be held, commencing at 10 a.m. Sinclair s brakes leave town at 9 a.m. for the convenience of those desirous of attending the sale. Mr C. F. Lewis is making an exceptional offer for 21 days to those who are requiring up-to-date music. The lOs.parcel is a special feature, and we would draw the attention of our readers to Mr Lewis s advertisement. The whole of these.lines are new, and imported direct from the wellknown publishers, Reynolds uua Co., and Wickins and Co., of London, and should be readily bought up by musical people,

A large number of passengers arrived from South by ih« Zeuluudia this morning. A number of settlers have already 'arrived in town for Carnival week.

N.E. winds were prevalent in the colony yesterday, the weather ibioughout wr.3 fine. A heavy swell was running at Russell; rough at Tiuihi and Farewell Bpit; smooth to moderate elsewhere. The attention of investors is directed to the sale of sections of the Kruteratabi township to bo hold by Messrs Williams and Kettle at noon to-riay. liaiteratahi is pleasantly situated on the Waipaoa river, and should become a most popular country residential district. Tho sections are oifered ou easy terms, anp should command a ready sale.

“ The new shop on the wrong side oi the road,” is what the Acme couieetionery establishment in Gladstone road has been designated. A visit to the shop will satisfy connoisseurs that the goods are of the bestmanufacture, and no efforts are wanting on the part of the proprietor to ensure satisfaction. Most of the confectionery is manufactured by Mr J. Jowors, who man agos the wholesale department, and the firm’s goads are held in high favor on the colonial market. Afternoon tea is sup plied, and refreshments can be obtained at all hours.

A special meeting of the Harbor ■■Board will he held at 11 o’clock this morning for the purpose of meeting Mr Reynolds, and discussing the advisibility of obtaining a sand-pump. Mr Reynolds considers that the difficulty in regard to the silting up of the channel would be removed if a sand-pump were fixed to the dredge. By this means the hoppers could he filled in a'bout 20 minutes. This method has been successfully adopted in other places, and the Board will this morning decide whether a report should be obtained from Mr Reynolds on the question.; Mr T. G. .Lawless is offering for sale a block of 26 acros in the Montrose estate, known as ltosenoath, comprising 2G acres, which has been subdivided into 53 sections, of one acre, quarter, and half-acre in extent. The land is situate 1]- miles from the post offico, and is of first-class quality, being well drained and cultivated. There arc a large number of quarter-acre sections, with frontage to tho main road, and the property is bounded also by Matthews and Russell streets, aud will have another road running through the centre of it. The plans are to be seen at Mr Lawless’ office. The land will be sold privately on exceptionally easy terms. The locality is a very pleasant ouo, and is within about the same distance of the' post office as Roebuck road.

We understand that Mr A. Hickford, of Motu, is receiving strong support towaids his proposals in regard to aud acquisition of timber rights. A circular has been sent out by him to overy settler in Motu-; he is daily receiving encouraging ropiies, only one objection having so far boon receivod. Already he ha 3 a promise of about 75,000,000 feet of timber, aud this amount he expects in tho course of a mouth to accumulate to tho extent of something like 350,000,000 feet. He is daily receiving congratulations and best hopes for the success of his scheme. By last mail important advices came to hand from Auckland, Wellington and Onvistckurch. It is Mr Hickford’s intention, if at all possible, to bring his milling scheme to a successful issue,-and with as little delay ad possible,

Mr J. H. 0, Hunter, representatve of" Messrs Massey, Harris, and Co., Ltd., is now in Gisborne, and will remain until the 31st inst. He will be In attendance at the Company’s exhibits at the Show Ground on Tuesday and Wednesday, and desires to meet intending .purchasers oi farming machinery. To those who already have reapers and binders, mowers, etc., of the Company’s manufacture, he bilbos this opportunity o! acquainting them that a large and well-assorted stock of duplicate parts will always be held in Gisborne. Mr'James Brown, engineer, now has,’ them in his charge, whilst Mr 11. Currie will be pleased to supply farmers with ' catalogues and prices oi machinery, etc.. Another Motu case came before the Magistrate yesterday, in the serious form of a charge of preferred against four respected settlers, Messrs George Comer, John Nicholson Shaw, Ralph Beaufoy, and Thomas Bell. The animal alleged to have been stolen'was a cow belonging to Isaiah McSaveny. Mr E. J. Cnrisp appeared, with the polite for I,he prosecution, and' Messrs DeL.autour and L. Rees appeared for the defence. Sergeant Siddells said it was possible that the cow was shot by mistake, but there was no explanation lor the after proceedings, the Jirand on the cow having been cut out The evidence was not concluded yesterday, that of the complainant being to the effect that the cow shot was liis property. The cross-exami-nation took the line of showing that it was the complainant .who was mistaken.

To the editor ol the Times : Sir,— ' The thanks of the community are due to Captain Tucker and Mr Harding, 2 for the stand they took at the mect- ■, ing of the Harbor Board, in regard e to the shocking state of the river-, t Why members who seek to have the e public convenience and the good name n of the port considered, should there- - lore he described as “ Jeremiahs,” ] n am at a loss to know, and it might s have been well for such a statement t to have been immediately challenge! o in 'a sharp manner. 1 am prepared to admit that the river has been , deepened to some extent by the many o thousands spent upon it, but such h points are quite apart from the pree sent position of affairs. It is a t pity that some of the members of " ■ the Board who look complacently on - the condition of things could not 3 have been participants in the pleas- - ant tour round the bay that ladies experienced between midnight and 2 « o’clock on Thursday morning last —they would not have felt like waiting for the westerly winds which arc i now admitted to be such an important factor in regard to the state of the river.—l am, etc., Resident. The monthly mooting of the Hospital Trusties was held yesterday afternoon, when the following members were present: Messrs Nolan (in the chair), Kennedy, Dewing, Harding, Joyce, and Johnston. A letter was received from Dr Valentine staling that he had perused the plans of the septic tank, and making several suggestions in regard to the same. Id was stated that specifications were being prepared for the septic tank, and tnat tenders would shortly be called. Mr R. L. Mestayer wrote stating terms on which he would report on a septic tank. The Secretary of oho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board wrote, stating that it had been decided to make arrangements for the services of a doctor for the Old Men s Home, and before the Board decided on any action he laid the matter before the Trustees, with a view to ascertaining if arrangements could be made with the Hospital doctor to visit the Homo at regular intervals, and whenever required. A letter was received from Dr Morrison, stating that he had always given his services gratuitously to the Home, and would be pleased to continue to do so. In tho course of his letter, Dr. Morrison stated “As you are aware, it having

been mentioned to me, after my appointment as medical superintendent to the Hospital, that my predecessors had given their services gratuitously to the Home, I expressed my willingness to do likewise, and have hitherto gratuitously. Apparently, however, the Charitable Aid Board are in some way aggrieved, and desire to appoint a medical man who shall be personally under their own control and answerable to them. Why,. therefore, should they approach the Hospital Board in the matter at all I cannot understand, since I cannot allow that my services, save in regard to the Hospital itself, are to be in any way controlled by your Board, or that your Board has any power whatever to expect of mo that I should .become the servant of another Board, save of my own free will.” After discussion it was decided to write to the Board, pointing out that tho Trustees had no power to make such an appointment, and that Dr. Morrison had been giving services gratuitously. The Secretary’s report showed remaining from last month 20, admitted since 19, discharged 16, remaining at date 23i

Rive horses impounded at Ormond and two at Matawhero are advertised.

Ripe strawberries are already announced in Palmerston North.

The Intercolonial Laud Agency require a good collage or a building allotment convenient to town.

A black and tau sheep dog and a bay gelding which have been found are advertised in this issue.

Mr J. E. Newton has been appointed judge of the poultry exhibits at tbe Agticuhural Show.

Tire iifiwiv started dairy factory at Wairoa has been luiinuhy handed over to Mr McGregor, the lessee, bv the directors.

A ruemotial service for the late Canon Webb will be held at Holy Trinity Church to-morrow morning. The authem “ Crossing the Bar” will be rendered by the choir.

A grand sacred concert is to be given by the Italian string band in the Recreation Ground at three o'clock to morrow afternoon. There should be a large attendance.

His Honor Judea Johnston arriv.d from Wairoa last evening. He leavo3 for Tolago Bay on Monday, at which place in coujuuc’.ion with Judge Jones, he will hold a sitting of the Appellate Court. Mr C. F. Lewis is holding a special sale of sheet music and song books for twentyone days. This is a rare opportunity fur one to obtain a first class collection of music at bait the usual cost.

Mr H. Cooper, ot Poverty Bay, arrived on Wednesday (says tbe Wairoa Guardian) and disposed of his mob ot cuttle to settlers at Morere and to Mr J. Hunter Brown at very satisfactory prices.

"At St. Andrew’s Church to-morrow morning the subject of the Rev. J. G. Paterson’s sermon will be " The Rock of Ages,” und in the evening the subject of lecture will bo “ Never blow up a spark, but always tramp on it.” “ Lessons fiom tho ‘ Lady Slavey ’ ; Women’s Hair and Lion’s Teeth,” will be the Rev. B. F. liothwell’a subject at Wesley Church on Sunday evening. Mr Owen will render the well known solo “ Ora LAo Nobis." Mr Owen will be the morning preacher. Tho steamer Balmain, which arrivod from Newcastle last evoning, was drawing 10ft 2in forward and 10ft 9m aft when she came into the river, Tho vessel was safely berthed at the wharf at 7.30. The Balmain brought 414 tons of coal for this port.

Amongst the sources of water supply inspected by Mr Laslio Roynolds during the week was one at the Willows, within a few miles of Gisborne. It is on Mr Bates’ property, and consists of a small lake fed by springs from tho Waipaoa river. The water is of excellent quality, and it is stated that there is an abundant supply. Full particulars of the source will be awaited with interest.

Since his last visit to this port Capt. W. Troup, of the steamer Balmain, has joined the noble army of benedicts, having been married at tho Bondi Wesleyan Church last month to Miss Treadgoid, daughter of Mr J. P. Treadgoid, of Sydney. Although somewhat lato wo tender our hearty congratulations to tho popular skipper.

It is interesting to note that tho present is the sixth occasion that Captain Troup has brought the steamer Balmain up to the wharf, And considering the present state of tho river the skipper has reason to be proud of his latest achiovoraent. We hopo that the fact of the Balmain coming in so easily will not cause the Harbor Board to relax their efforts to maintain a deep water channel. A capital idea has been taken up by the post, telegraph, and telephone officials of Gisborne. They have formed a social club for members of the staff. Mr Martin ha 3 been appointed chairman pro tem, and Mr Pulling secretary. It is intended to have a library and reading room, for which accommodation has been obtained in the building. A Committee has been formed to draft rules. The club should soon be a flourishing institution. Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Siddells received tho following telegram from Constable Kelly : —“ A raupo whare was burned down about midnight last night at Jerusalem, A woman named Makahi Arihi was badly burned and her two children burned to death. Only the mother and children were sleeping in the whare. It is supposed that tho children had been playing with fire in the whare before going to sleep. An inquest will be held to-day.” Among the passengers who arrived by the Talune yesterday was Rev. Father McMillan, who will labour in the Auckland diocese, says the Auckland Herald. There were also the Rev. Fathers Martin, Scaefer, o'Dwyer, Pipond, and Barru, and Brother Leon, of the Marist Order, who are en route to Meanee, Hawke’s Bay, to complete their studies prior to proceeding on missionary work in the Islands.

Last evening Mr W. D. Lysnar, President of the Gisborno blanch of the Farmers’ Union, received the following telegram from tho Premier: “ I am vory happy to inform you that the Government have decided to take up tho Mutual Fire Insurance Bill introduced by Mr Kirkbride, and to-day it was submitted to a meeting of our supporters. The decision of the Government was unanimously confirmed. This being the case, it is almost certain that tho Bill iu question will be passed into law.”

The Theatre Royal last night presented a busy scene. A staff of 32 young men answered to tho call for volunteers to have the staging and Beating arrangements fixed for the grand production of *’ lolauthe.” The seats are being arranged in tiers, so that iostead of the view of those in the roar being blocked, tho further one is back the higher will be the seat. The management is So be congratulated on tho trouble being taken to givo the public the best accommodation that ean ho obtained in the theatre. The staging effects are to be lovely. 11 lolanthe ” will emerge from among tho fillies in tho lake. The whole effect should be splendid.

A pleasing ceremony took place at the Wairoa school during the week when the assistant headmaster, Mr Benson, was pro sentsd with a sot of gold studs on tho occasion of his departure from the district. Mr Neill, headmaster, in a few words, expressed regret at Mr Benson’s departure, and wished him success In his now sphere. Mr Benson returned thanks to the teachers and children for tbs valuable token of of their esteem, and assured them that it would serve to be a reminder of tho happy days he had spent iu Wairoa. Mr Quigley will act as relieving teacher till a permanent assistant is appointed.

At tho opening ceremony at the Wairoa butter factory, tho County Chairman (Mr Powdrell) stated that he had been through many of the butter factory buildings on the West Coaßi, and the Wairoa factory—though not so largo as some—was one of the best he had seen in tho North Islaud. (Applause). It now only remained for the settlers to “ put their shoulders to the wheel ” and keep the factory going, and it would prove to be for the welfaro and prosperity of the district. Ho knew for a fact that there were men formerly without moans on the \Vest Coast who were now making from £2OO to £3OO a year on very small holdings by attending to the milking of cows night and morning. (Applause). He had heard on the very best authority that tho flats which they now saw about them, covered with manuka and briars, would be soon individualised, and utilised at an early date.

The Native Land Court has closed after a very extended session (says the Wairoa Guardian) and His Hodoi - , Judge Johnson, leaves for Gisborne on his way to open a sitting of the Appellate Court at Tolago Bay, in conjunction with Judge Jones. During the time that His Honor has been presiding in the Court both when associated with. Judge Mair, and since he has been the sole presiding judge, the decisions given have been well received by the Natives, who looked upon them as fair and equitable to all parties and interests. Judge Johnson’s work in partition, and individualisation of titles, will undoubtedly be the starting point for the complete settlement of the Native lands of the county', aod so far His Honor may truly be said to have left the district better than he found it. There is much more work of the same nature to carry out, and we hope to see Judge Johnson return and finish what he haa so well begun,