The Gisborne Times PBBMSEKD EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JUNE 16, 1905.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1482, 16 June 1905, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PBBMSEKD EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JUNE 16, 1905.

Au impounding notice in connection with the Gisborne Pound appears in this issue. A special advertisement in regard to the “ Melbourne Cash ” appears in this issue. The firm’s now shipments include some splendid lines of blankets and winter clothing. Mr J. B. Leydon, of Melbourne, and latterly of Palmerston North, has purchased the old-established wheelwright business of Messrs G. Humphreys and Son.

Mr C. A. DeLartour, desiring to bo relieved of the secretaryship of the High School -Board, it is proposed to combine the office with that of secretary of the associated technical classes. Mr Morgan is to give an answer at Tuesday’s meeting as to whether or not he will accept the offer.

Mr George Williams, of the “ Lynda ’’ Soap Works, Haiti, has taken Mr M. Kimbel into partnership, and the firm will in future trade under the name of Williams and Kimbel. The “ Lynda ” brand has become deservedly popular vidth the public, and the industry promises to be a very important one in thiß district. At His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday evening, 23rd inst., a grand recital of vocal and instrumental music will be given under the direction of Mr A. J. Masßey, half the not proceeds to bo devoted' to the Gisborne Beautifying Association. . Mr Massey has engaged the services of Miss Lynn Mills, the talented Sydney soprano, who is visiting New Zealand, and whose reoont appearances in Auckland have been met with great appreciation; also Mr Dudioy Trent, n baritone soloist, who ccsslocl great enthusiasm at the recent Gisborne Glut opening. The Club orchestra will assist with a programme of brilliant operatic music new to Gisborne, and tho sarviess of other vocalists will bo enlisted. The district Rugby matches will bo continued at the Victoria Domain to-morrow afternoon. Haiti-City and Huia meat in the senior competition, and an even, fast, opon game is expected. Both sides are well represented. Mr W. Gibson has con trol of the game. .The junior match will bo Kaiti-City v. West End. Tho following players will represent their respective sides: West End—Johnston, Roderick, Burke, Gowan, Bennett (2), Butler, Peterson, Patterson, Martin, Eyres, Koke, McLernon, Wright, Somervell ; emergencies, Pritchard, Webb and Toby. Kaity City will be picked from the following : Sharp, Wil lock (2), Bright, Hickey (2), Mackerras, Swainsorj, Lyford, Vershuffelt, Luttrell, Witty, Davies, Coleman, Olsen, O’Neill, Jenson, Paikoa, Munroe, Franklin and Doylo. Mr W- McCredio will bave charge of the whistle. The third grado matches, starting at 1.30, will bo between Huia and West End, and Haiti City and School. Messrs Howard and Carr will be tho ' referoes.

Mr Jar. Doyle, who has been in the Gisborne office of the Union Company for the past four and a-half years, prior to his do porture for Auckland, was the recipient of many hr.Ddsoino presents from bis numerous friends. Amongst the presents received were a pair of gold sleeve Jinks and a letter of appreciation, from the staff of Messrs Kennedy and Evans, and a silver mounted umbrella (engraved), together with a set of ebony-backed hair brushes, with monogram. The latter presentation, from the members of St. Mary’s Choir, was made by the Bev. Father Mulvihill, who, in a few well-chosen words, thanked Mr Doyle for his valuable services to the choir and in church work generally. Mr G. Palairot also expressed his regret at losing so efficient and energetic a member, and concluded by personally presenting him with a silver-mounted morocco pocket book. Mr Doylo thanked the choir and Mr Paluiret for their handsome preeents, and hoped that he.-would, be taken as kindly an interest in elsewhere a 3 had. been shown him by his Gisborne friendsi

Tli« Coo.k Coiutivfcy, Council meets to-day.. ! s Tho Gieborno Woolbrookors’ Assooiation hold their quaiwriy sate of wool, sheopskins, hides, tultiw, etc., to-day. Judgment b> default was given yostor day at tho tvXngiltroto’s Court in tbo case of Mary Donnilltn v. Walter Scott, claim ,£8 19s. Tho prodding Justices wero Capt. Tucker and Mr Lijeant Clayton. Messrs G. Jlurrin, A. J. Cumoron, John Alien, and Adam TCnox have boon nominated to fill tho vajancios on tho Poverty Bay Road Board, 4. poll will bo tukon on Juno 22nd for thovoturn of two of the candidates.

TJio 'Gisborne Poultry Fancidra’ Club Fold ilioij amxi|U'al Show towards the end "a 1 'July. Mr. A. S. Palmer, has been' jo-eleetoil Judge for the axbibijiofn. The qb'ampiauslup allot-cecl id.Gisborne .w ; as In'diaii Same. ‘ j

A total of £22 ia lui boon collootod on behalf of the injured man Mr X. Murroy, who ia to leave for Sydney to-morrow. Tho following an the respective amounts collected: —D. Thompson, £lO 10s; F. Jjowndeß, £5 111 6d ; Mrs Cramp, £3 12b 6d ; MaLoan, £S 3s 6d ; G. Smith, 2a 6d. The Huddaet Pirker Company has been approaehod wit! the object of getting a concession on iho unfortunato man’s possoge money, ind whatever tho balance is it will be forwtrdod to the man’s wife. Tho Police Cart waa engaged yostorday investigating tie peculiar actions of a bushman name; Frederick Charles Adams. Sorgoant MoKoizio said that his behavior was so strange is to make it advisable that the Bonch shiuld pronounce as to his mental condition. Accused had boon employed by Mr JET. N. Lysnar at Ahi mnnihi statioi, and was “ lost ” from Monday until Tuesday, although there was no apparnt reason why he should have gone stray. Questioned by the Bonch, Adam stated that he could not find his way back, having only travelled

the track ono. The ovidcnco showed that Adams left tie camp on Monday morniDg at 8 o’clock, .nd as he did not return a search was cade for him without avail. The matter vas then reported to Mr Lysnar, and a sytematic search was instituted, Mr F. J. Lynar and a number of natives in his empoy taking part. Aftor five hours’ seara the missing man was seen on the tojof a spur. They coo-ood to him, and fied guns, but he took no notice, and when be party eventually reached him he enquire! what all the noise was about. Upon beim questioned why ho had not returned to tie camp Adams said it was too far to. go, ad being asked by Mr Lysnar if ho thought it was tho right thing to stop out in the rush two days without reporting himsel: to his mates, he replied that it was their plaffi to coma to him. He had heard cooooin;, but thought it was natives out pig-huntiig. He had not touched food which he hadwith him. On several points whore Adamihad been traoked ho could see clearing! and the road. He was brought out nd handed over to the police. Sergeant MKenzie said Adams’ actions clearly showd that something had been wrong with lim, and it was not thought advisable t< leave him at Ahimanihi. Perhaps a sbrt timo at the hospital would put him rigfc- The Bench decided that Adams had letter stay at tho police station for a week aid get rest, also treatment if necessery. At the, end of the week he could apain be brought up and his case finally cealtwith.