The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE. JULY 20, 1905. A GISBORNE PARK.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1511, 20 July 1905, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE. JULY 20, 1905. A GISBORNE PARK.

The proposal made by Cr Slier id an at the last meeting ol' the Borough Gduncil that an effort ho made to secure as a ptujblic reserve this already popular. resort, is deserving o£ favorable consideration. At the present rate of progress prophecy is vai'a hut tve may reasonably, expect, from the strides now being, made, that within ten years the population will have increased to leu thousand, and the laek.of some public.park of a sufficiently large area will be keenly feltj. Tlxo domains, jpaxks and open reserves of larger centres have been aptly termed ?' the lungs of. the cities,” and we,are pleased tq. see ith_at Cr Sheridan’s resolution met with the unanimous support, of .the .'Council. The Park is admirably adapted for a recreation grofUMd.,, botanical gardens, ancl pleasure resor.tlt is within easy access of the town, anil has the all-important essential lof sufficiency of area. .We understand the Company have placed the property under offer to the Racing Club for £6OOO, and if the Club decides'to accept, the prospect of the borough being able to acquire the property, would apparently he remote. On the other hand, however,, if. the Club would strengthen that po~ i pularity which they at present enjoy, anil which is a very important! factor of their success, they may bo far-seeing enough to facilitate the vest aig of the property in the people It is true the Borough is already nominally possessed of the Makaraka Domain, but nobody would urge the suitability of the Domain as against the Park, and doubtless, if necessary, the former could .bo disposed of, and the proceeds used to make up. the purchase money of the •Park, Prom, a strictly business point of view, anil apart from all sentimentality, the purchase would be a sound investment for the borough. as the assured net returns, even at the present time, would more than pay the Interest, on the whole purchase money, anil the property is so situated that every; year it will become more valuable. IS the Committee set up are able to get the property under offer, anil 1 wp are confident that Crs Sheridan, Lysnar, and Bright wilt leave no Slone unturned, ‘there should be no i". cubic in obtaining the consent of the Ratepayers to the raising of the small loan for so laudable an object, more especially when the purchase will result in a net annual prolit, instead of, as in most cases, an increase of taxation. We trust the bodies interested will not fail -to display that public spjritedness, ■which in the past we are proud tc say' has characterised Gisborne societies. Should the Council be space? sfu! in the acquisition of the Pro.petty at the price mentioned, there is no doubt they will earn the gratitude ' of-the whole of - the ‘inhabitants of the district ‘‘and fixture generations will call them blessed,”'

Mulls for Auckland oloso at 7 o’olook this morning.

Applications arc invited for tbs position of pupil touohot at tlio Makauri sohool. Some correspondence is bold over until to morrow.

Tho Wealoy Band of Hope, to havo boon hold this ovoning, has boon indefinitely postponed. Mails despatched from Sydnoy via Vancouver on Juno 13th roaohod London on July 17tb.

Mr J. Tombloson notifies that poison is [aid in his paddocks at Nowstead.

A general meeting of the Caledonian Society will be bold this evouing. Mrs Barry, character reader, may bo consulted at No. 12, Harris street, from 10 a.m, to 10 p.m.— Advt. A spocial ordor in regard to the surrender of a borough loasohold sootion appoars in this issue.

Mr nnd Mrs E. Ohrisn rcturne d to Gisborne yesterday morniog after a pleasan visit to Australia.

At Wellington Supromo Court yesterday Walter Goodwin was sentenced to four years for burglary.

Messrs Ojlril White, A. Dewing, and H. Raymond roturnod to Gisborno yestorday after a visit to Australia. Several ohoico sections in Gladston 0 road will bo ofi’orod for sale by Messrs Bain Bros, at shoir auction mart on Saturday, 29th instant. Great interest is being taken in the Roohabito social, to be held next Thursday j in His Majesty's, and the gathering promises to ho the most successful held this Beason.

A special attraction at the Poultry Show on Friday and Saturday will be the plucking c .inpetition, open to all comers. A smell sum will ho charged by way of entrance.

Mr A. S. Palmer, judge of the Poultry Show, aud It. Pounbford, Government gruder at Auckland, arrived yesterday to attend the “Gisborno Poultry Faaoiers’ Club’s annual show, to be hold to-morrow and Saturday.

An order was made at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday directing that ,£7OO, paid into court by defendant in the case of Matthew Donald v. Mary Donald, be handed over to the Public Trustee, who will pay plaint:!!’ 10a a week out of the amount.

A gigaatio auction sale is advertised for Saturday, when Mr George Miller, representing D’Aroy Ford, agent and importer, Wellington, will sell without reserve a quantity of first:class goods. The sale will be held in the shop lately occupied by W. Morgan, saddler.

The case 6f W. D.. Lysnar v. E. M. Dunlop wus continued at tbe Magistrate's Court yesterday. The cross-examination o£ J. C. Dunlop was concluded, and rebutting evidence wus called by Mr Lysnar. Mr W. L. Rees, counssl for defendant, then addressed the Court. An adjournment was made till this afternoon, when Mr Gr. H. Lysnar will reply, A general meeting of the Co-operative Building Sociery will be held in the Church of England schoolroom this evening at 8 o’olock when appropriations amounting to £llOO will be declared as follows : —£3oo by ballot in No. 1 issue, £3OO for sale by tender in No. 1 issue, and ,6500 by ballot in No. 2 issue.

, Mr "YV. Lissant Clayton, who has beon attending the Colonial Conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union at Welling con, returned to Gisborne yesterday morning. It is expectod that ho will shortly state definitely as to whether he will become a oaudidato at - the forthcoming election.

A prize cake is to be on view at the Poultry Show on Friday and Saturday. It will contain Jho sum of two pounds tan

shillings, in half-sovereigns, half-crowns, shillings, sixpenny ana threepenny pieces, and each visitor will bo able to procure a portion for the sum of sixpence. A similar attraction was held in connection with the Wanganui and PalmsrEton shows, aud provoked considerable interest. A very enjoyable social was held at Whinray’s new hall on Tuesday evening, when the Trinity Girls’ Union entertained the members of the Young Men’s Club. The evening was devotsd to dancing and music. Mr Fergus Cummiug offioloted as M.C. Songs were contributed by Messrs A. Zachariab, H. Wcpiha, and Wi Friday, whilst Miss Bright and Mr Ruby and Messrs Wepiha, and Wi Friday gave two pretty duets. Mr Mazey presided at the piano during the evening. The Rev. Dawson Thomas returned thanks to the Girls’ Union and the musicians for the pleasant evening afforded. The New Zealand Accountants and Auditors’ Association (registered) intimates that the annual examinations in connection with the Association will be held throughout the colony on 20th Novembor next. The examinations are for the fellows', assooiate’’, and students’ grades, and are available to members of either sex ; as a matter of fact there are

! several lady members who have already qualified by examination. Intending candidates may procure oopies of syllabus, past examination question papers and other particulars from the registrar of the Association, Mr J. .H. Msokie, Auckland. Applications must reaoh the registrar not later than Saturday, October 21st. Mr G. Hutchison, ex-M.H.8., visited Gisborne yosterday on his way South by the steamer. In the course of conversation with Mr J. Sheridan, the subject of politics oropped up, and Mr Hutchison hinted that he might yet become a candidate for the Waiapu seat. “ Have you really got such intention asked Mr Sheridan. “ Well, more unlikely things happen.” Continuing, Mr Hutchison said it would be very difficult for him to keep dear of the political arona. If Mr Hut chison does stand for 'Waiapu, the fight will become a very interesting one, the exmember being an able speaker and a clever tactician. He will need, however, to be of a very optimistic nature to have any hope of defeating the Native Minister. The Poverty Bay Poultry Fnnoiers Club’s annual show, to bo held at the Theatre Boyal to-morrow and Saturday, promises to eclipse all previous shows held in Gisborne. For the first time the North Island Poultry Association have allotted to Gisborne tbe championship in Indian game. Entries in this class .have been received from Wellington and Auckland, while tho Coast fanciers are keenly contesting. The Club have secured tho services of Mr Palmer, of Timaru, as judge. During the show tbe Government expert will give exhibitions of killing, plucking, boning and trussing, and will also answer enquiries during tbe show. A novel event will bo a plucking exhibition ogainst time, for which a good prize has been provided. Mr John Walker, of Auckland, has sent numerous entries for exhibition only. The Club are deserving of every success.