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Gisborne Times, Volume XII, Issue 1076, 18 December 1903, Page 2

Cook County Council meeting to-day. Mr A. F. Kennedy returned from Napier yesterday. The Hon. James Carroll arrives in Gisborne to-morrow. Considerable interest is being taken in the sale of the WhataupokojEstate, which takes plase to-morrow at the Academy of Music. The Willoughby-Geach Company arrive by the Westralia to-morrow evening. The Westralia leaves for Auckland and Sydney at 6 o’clock to-morrow evening. Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., returned to town from his visit to the East Coast yesterday.

A drag leaves Redstone’s stables this afternoon for the Whataupoko estate to enable intending buyers to make an inspection of the property. Mr George Leopold, ef the WilloughbyGeach Company, was some years ago a nonpareil among Australian operatic comedians. Mails for the South per Star of Australia clo3o at 11 a.m. to-day, and mails for East Coast ports per Herald close at tho same hour. The London office advises increased delay to outward business on the English line owing to bad weather.

Mr F. Brown, lighthouse-keeper at the East Cape is at present on a visit to Gisborne. He returns to day by the s.s. Herald.

The drill at the Gisborne Rifles’ camp to-day will be infantry and attack. The supposed enemy has been located in one of tha Kaiti valleys, and the Rifles will be instructed by Staff Sergeant-Major Williams in reconnoitre and attack. The members of tho To Rau Bowling Club have accepted an'invitation to visit •ihe Gisborne Bowling Club’s green tomorrow afternoon and play a two rink match. Play will commence at 2 o’clock sharp.

Mr Edwin Lester, of the WilloughbyGeach Company, was tho original Captain Corcoran in Australia when “ H.M.S. Pinafore ” was produced by the neversurpassed Kelly and Leon Company. Captain Chrisp has completed the pur chase at Auckland of the barqueritine St Hilda, which is to bo employed in the Gisborno-Newcastlo coal trade. The New Zealand Shipping Company are about to erect a commodious wool stove at Gisborne, tho site selected being in Grey street, in tho vicinity of the railway station.

Mr Harris, an expert diver, is at present in Gisborno making enquiries in regard to the Tasmania wreck. He advertises for a tender to assist him in the work. Mr Harris leaves for Auckland to-morrow to obtain the necessary gear. Tho grass-seed harvest is well under way around Matawhero and Makauri. The cutting is finished, and the “ tented fields” look very attractive. It is reported that the sield will not be so great as usual this year, through the ravages of the caterpillar.

To-morrow afternoon tho return cricket ma|ch between the Waerenga-a-hika and United Clubs will be played on the Recreation Ground, commencing at 2 o'clock. The following players will represent the United Club: Dodd (captain), Gibson (2), Hay (2), Gardiner, Hill, Iveson, Hodge, Porter, Neale ; emergencies, Kretschmar, Lang, Nolan, and Pulling.

Mr R. Robertson, of Men’s Speciality Shop, notifies that he has just opened up and has ready for inspect on* a choice lot of Christmas noveltiespn the latest styles. A.n allowance of a shilling in the £ will i»c made on cash purchases. Attention is directed to the beautiful window display,.

At the Gisborne Rifles’ camp yesterday aftornoon one of the members of the corps narrdwly escaped being poisoned. He went to get a drink in one of the tents, and by mistake got hold of a bottle, and not knowing what it contained he drank a mouthful or two. To his surprise it was sulphuric acid. The young man suffered a great deal of pain, but after being attended by Dr Williams he was soon out of danger. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday Messrs R. Johnston and J. Sheriden J.P.’s, presided. Judgment went by default in the following cases :—Robert Colebrook (Mr A. W. Rees) v. Ropata Paipa, balance of claim, £i 4s, costs £1 10s 6d; W. Hennessy (Mr Blair) v. Charles William Moore, claim £1 6s 6d, costs ss; James Whinray v. Charles William Moore, claim £5 2s 6d. costs 8s ; Stock Inspector v. W. H. Tucker, claim for penalty of sheep rates, 13s, costs 5s ; W. F. O’Reilly (Mr Blair) v. Baker Milner. claim i£9. costs JEI 3s 6d.

Yesterday afternoon Mr W. L. Eeeß’ beautiful grounds were the scene of a gay and animated party. The “At Home,” which whs given for Miss Eees, who has lately returned from South Africa, was quite the most enjoyable social function which has been given in Gisborno for some considerable time. The Hag which was worked by the teachers on their way to South Africa and .won by Miss Eees floated proudly in the air, whilst the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies and the lawns and gardens completed a very attractive scene. Mr and Mrs Eees, Mrs

Lusk, and MissKees received their visitors on the lawn. Tennis was played, also progressive games, for which prizes were given. Shooting at the target was another attraction, and caused much competition, Sirs Buckeridge and Mr Wheeler being victorious. The Gisborne Rifles Band played a number of splendid items during the afternoon, which were much appreci-

ated. A very pretty sight was the set of lancers danced on the lawn. Afternoon tea and ice cream were dispensed in one pavilion, and strawberries and raspberries and cream in another. In Ihe evening the guests departed, all having enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Choice building sections in Aberdeen road, at an upset price of £35, will be offered at the land sale to he held to-morrow morning. Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday afternoon : “ Strong winds from between west and south-west and south ; glass rise , tide good : sea considerable southerly/’ Yesterday south-westerly winds were experienced throughout the colony. There was squally weather at the Thames. A heavy sea was running on the West Coast.

Messrs Williams and Ketlle’s produce sale will be held at 10.30 tomorrow morning, and furniture sale at 11 o'clock. Owing to the land sale there will be no horse sale. On account of the sale of the Whalaupoko estate being fixed for tomorrow morning, Messrs Common, Shelton ana Co. will not hold their usual horse sale at the Masonic: Stables. The firm’s next horse sale will be held on Saturday, January 2nd.

At Palmerston road on Tuesday next, Messrs Williams and Kettle xvill sell the whole of Mr C. Nicholson’s household furniture and effects. The sale commences at one o’clock.

An excellent opportunity to obtain a five or six-roomed house, with every convenience, at a low price, will he offered at the sale of Mr J. Paterson’s Lytton road and Aberdeen road properties to-morrow. A plan showing the several lots to be offered is on view at Messrs Williams and Kettle’s mart, and persons desirous oi seeing through the houses can do so. The sale will bo held at the Academy of Music tomorrow morning, commencing at 11 o’clock.

Messrs Commom, Shelton and Co. announce that they are now showing their Christmas and general fancy goods, inspection of which is invited. Specially fine stocks are being shown in the drapery, clothing, and boot department.

There was a large attendance of the Masonic fraternity on Wednesday night when Judge Jones was installed as W.M. of Lodge Montrose. Prior to the ceremony an organ raised by Bro. Hookey’s efforts was duly dedicated, and the orchestra greatly assisted in the success of the installation. Bros. B. Johnston, P.M., and B. T. Seymour, 1.P.M., conducted the installation, and Bros. Georgeson W.M. (Turanganui), and Evans, W.M. (Abercorn), acted as presenting mesters. The other officers of the lodge were invested as follows : —I.P.M., Bro. Seymour ; S.W.] Bro. Beere; J.W., Bro. H. Sandlant; S.D., Bro. W. Sandlant; J.D., Bro. Kirk; 1.G., Bro. Ellery; secretary, Bro. Little, P.M.; treasurer, Bro. Seymour, P.M.; stewards, Bros. Cameron and Smith; tyler, Bro. Harrop ; organist, Bro. Chrisp. Subsequently a banquet took place and toasts were duly honored, and congratulations extended to the W.M. Musical selections were given by the orchestra, and songs by Bros. Ellis, Mitchell, Ambridge, Evans, Nield, Johnston, and other brethren.