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Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1054, 23 November 1903, Page 2

A large number of persons visited the yacht Kia Qrq at the wharf yesterday. The little vessel sails today for London.

The Railway Authorisation Bill makes provision for the Motu Railway from Te Karaka in a v northerly direction to the Motu river.

Tho Westralia, which loft hero at noon on Saturday, made a good run to Auckland, reaching that port at 9.30 yesterday morning.

Owing to an accidental delay in the despatch of correspondence, the full report of Mr Hickford’s Motu meeting has not roached us, but we expect it will do so about next Wednesday. Word was received by the police yesterday that a man named William Gross, a cook at Poututu, had cut his throat. Constable Farmer has gone out to make further inquiries. At the Police Court on Saturday Alber Winter, alias Rickaby, who pleaded guilty to two charges of obtaining goods by false pretences, was sentenced to fourteen days 1 imprisonment. The Te Anau left Auckland at 2.15 p.nq. on Saturday, passed the East Cape at 5,40 l a.m. yesterday, and arrived in the bay at 3.45 p.m. A heavy southerly swell was reported &Iqd§ the coast.

The Poverty Bay Rowing Club hold their annual picnic at the Ormond Quarry on New Year’s Day. A fine mob of freezers, from Mr J. Clark’s Te Arai station, passed through town early yesterday morning, consigned to the Gisborne Freezing Works, They were in charge of Mr F. L. Fearn. Mr E. Branigan, advance representative of the Woods-Williamson Dramatic Company, arrived from the South on Saturday to make arrangements for the Gisborne season.

We understand practically the whole of Rakauroa and South Motu timber has been promised to Mr Hickford, and in Motu proper there are only five who have not yet promised their timber rights. Mr Hickford has a promise now of over 500,000,000 ft of timber.

The other day Captain Neilson, master of the Norwegian barque Midnatssol, was fined £5 and costs at the South Brisbane Police Court for allowing one of his crew .o enter the Commonwealth.

The fastest shearer in the South Waira rapa sheds (says the Wairarapa Leader) i s Brannigan, who has a stand at Cameron’s. Moeraki. His biggest tally with the blades is 190 in one day of nine hours.

A boy narnod Joseph Henvy Ruddick. aged 10, son of a Bendigo sharebroker, went to bathe in the Catherine Reef Company’s dam at Eaglehawk, Victoria, and was accidentally pushed in, and was drowned.

A couple of days ago whilo W. Turnbull, in the employ of Mr J. Erskine, was driving along the Matawhero road a dog ran out and startlod the horse, causing it to swerve, with the result that the cart capsized. Fortunately, no serious damage was done. Owing to the heavy sea running in the bay on Saturday transhipment of the Gisborne cargo was found impossible, and it was carried on to Auckland. The steamer Karoro received some damage to her funnel through coming in contact with the counter of the Westralia. At the Land Office on Saturday a ballot for lands took place. For section 1, block XIII., Ngatapa, W. J. O. Binley, of Blenheim, was successful; section 2, block XIII., Donald McKellar. There were four applicants. For section 2, block IX., Nuhaka North, Frederick L. Joblin was successful. Bun 77 was not applied for.

The following learn will represent the United Cricket Club in _ their match against the Union Club in the Thursday competition, on Victoria Domain, on Thursday afternoon nexf,, play commencing at 2 o’clock sharp: A. Crawford, Dodd (captain), Gibson (2), Gardiner, J. Hay,- H, Sharp, Shillabecr, Neale, Nolan, Poanauga, Emergencies : Butler and Witty.

The question of the lease of the Waipiro liot Springs reserve was discussed at the meeting of the Farmers’ Union Provincial Executive on Saturday, when the Department of (Lands and Survey, wrote, stating the matter was under the consideration o! the Tourist Department, who were considering whether it was possible to terminate the present lease s which had been unfortunately granted, and then resume possession of the Hot Springs reserve. This seemed the best way out of the difficulty. The Chairman stated the Waiapu County Council had moved in regard to the same matter, and had received a similar reply. The present lessee had obtained a lease for 21 years of the whole Springs reserve.

The Horticultural Society will hold thoir Summer Show on December 11th or the nearest possible date. It has been decided to hold three shows in the year, viz., December, March, and September. Mr E. H. Maun has been elected President, and the following committoe appointed : Committee : Misses Boere, Hyett, Dowman ; Messrs A. Thomson, Tansley, F. Bull, W. Wilson, W. G. Sherratt, R. Cole, Leighton, T. Liddington, and Dr Buekeridge. Treasurer : Mr H. G. Stringer. Auditor: Mr M. Foster (re-eleeted). Messrs G. T. Bull and Darton were re-elected Secretaries. Messrs Darton, F. Bull, A. Thomson, and G. Bull were appointed a schedule committeo.

A meeting of settler*, was held at Rakaroa, Motu, last Saturday night, there being a largo number present, including several ladies. Mr Redpath was voted to the chair, and in introducing Mr Hickford said that that gentleman would addross thorn on a profitable industry, “ The Timber Industry of Motu.” Mr Hickford, who was received with applause, was accorded a most attentive hearing. At tho conclusion of the address a number of questions wore asked and answered to the satisfaction of all. Before dispersing Mr A. Smith moved, and Mr Baker seconded, 11 That this meeting of settlers receives Mr Hickford’s proposals ro milling tho i Motu forests with pleasure and satisfaction, and pledge themselves to assist such proposals in every possible way.” This was carried unanimously amidst prolonged applause. If possible Mr Hickford will address the citizens of Gisborne next Wednesday night. Due notice of the meeting will be given by advertisement.

The public meeting held on Saturday to consider the question of starting a jam factory was largely attended, but none of those present were in a position to speak as to what prospect, there was of the undertaking proving a success. Several of those present thought there was quite sufficient fruit in the district to keep a factory going, whilst others wore of the opinion that a pulping plant would be sufficient for a time. The Chairman (Mr lan Simeon) considered a jam factory was as much a necessity as a dairy factory. Tons of fruit were going to waste. A pulping factory could be put up for a start if necessary, and a jam factory later. Mr W. Webb stated Mr W. K, Chambers was to take the chair at the meeting, but the wet weather had no doubt kept him away. He had made enquiries, and had a plan of the factory to lay before the meeting, in whose hands the proposal was. The total cost would be about £IOOO. Mr W. A. Hood said Mr Chambers had enquired very carefully into it previously, and Mr Chambers had assured him the fruit was in the district and the proposed factory was fully justified. After genoral discussion it was decided on the motion of Mr Gaudin, seconded by Mr Simson, to appoint a committee to collect all the necessary data and report to a meeting to be held next Saturday week. Tho following were appointed to the committee Messrs W. K. Chambers, W. A. Hood, Oxenham, B. Cox, W Webb, W. D. Lysnar, and C. H. Ferris (secretary). At the monthly meeting of the Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union, held on Saturday, Mr A. H. Wallis presided. A communication was received from the Premier notifying that tho Government would support.the Mutual Fire Insurance Bill, which has since gone through the Lower House. The Department of Agriculture replied to the Executive’s letter asking the Department to have printed in pamphlet form the names of all sheopowners in this district, with heir respective brands and earmarks. It was hoped to have an amendment to the Stock Act, 1893, passed next session simplifying the system of brands and earmarks, When this was done tho Executive’s request would be considered. The Tourist Department replied to the Executive’s letter respecting the subsidising of a line of coaches from Gisborne to Lake Waikaremoana for three summer months. A definite reply would be sent later. The ; Colonial Executive wrote stqtiog that they had had under consideration at various times tho peoossity of increasing tho subscription, so that the levy made by them could be increased. Tho Executivo pointed out that with moro funds at their disposal their usefulness could be increased. At their January meeting tho Executive expeoted they would require to ask tho provinces that they should contribute 2s per member for the ensffing year as against Is last year, Early uo'ice of this was given in ord?r that the branches might be acquainted as soon as advisable. Mr Hood thought the Executive ought to make a fixed sum. People did not like this continual rising. Mr Clayton also considered it advisable to fix an adequate sum. straight off. Further consideration was adjourned pending tho matter being dealt with by the branches, A number of resolutions |rom branches of the Union were dealt with. Regarding the Motu branch’s resolution in connection with boundary fences, it was decided to ask the branch to i state what specifio amendment to the ' Fencing Act they proposed, ‘ :