The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUG. 31 1905.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1547, 31 August 1905, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUG. 31 1905.

WAIKOKOPtJ HARBOR. The Wairoa Guardin ropriats in full our article condemning the Wairoa liver scheme in face; of, such a splendid opportunity as is offered at Waikokopu. The Guardian concludes : “Of one thing we feel certain, that if the Timbs editor were a resident of this district, and had a fine river like the Wairoa running past his door he would not advocate that it be abandoned, if, as Mr Namier Bell pointed out, judicious dredging would effect a vast improvement. No one will deny that a railway to Waikokopu would be a great benefit to the entire, district, and if Mr J. H. Brown’s offer to form a syndicate to carry the work out is genuine the County Council should afford bim every facility for so doing.” We should be sorry to depreciate Wairoa’s grand river; it is something to be proud of. Nor is there any desire to disparage Mr Napier Bell’s recommendation. The point is as to the cost. Have the Wairoa people ever considered how far dredging expenses would go towards permanent works ? We could teach them a lot in Gisborne, not from any theorising, but from practical experience. They might even be able to get a dredge for a good discount on the original price.

A redaction of a halfpenny per quart in the prioe of milk is to be made, The quarterly meeting of the Druids’ Lodge will be held at 8 to-night, Sittings of black Orpington eggs from prize-winners ore advertised for sale. An impounding notice ,in connection with the Gisborne pound appears in this issue. 1

The funeral of the late Mr James Lawrence will leave the residence at 2.30. this afternoon. Brethren of the Masonic lodges will attend. The following will represent West End Hookey Club in the mateh with City this afternoonPirie, Wepiha, BrowD, Wi Friday, Eoderiok, WilsoD, Pirie, Sharp, MeLernon, Bioe, and Johnston, Play starts at 2.45 sharp. The City Hookey Club will be represented in the match this afternoon against West End by the following:—Beeohe, Delaney, Martin, Bayly, Sargisson, Doyle, Glennie, Melville, Freer, Laden, Delamere, and Tanner.

{ There was a large attendance at the sale of fruit trees held by Messrs Miller and Craig yesterday, and. good prioes.were realised for the lots offered. It is expected that the general elections will take place early in November. This is evident from the fact that instructions have been reoeived to make all possible haste with the preparation of the rolls. I Following the good example of the Christchurch City Council, the sum of £l6O per annum is to be set aside by the Wellington City Council for the purpose I of subsidising performances by the various I bands of the city, the Town Clerk to make j ■ arrangements as neoes ( sary and report. I It is to be hoped that after the Auditor* [ General has reported' on the questions I raised in connection with'the real voucher I and the affirmed voucher, the Government I will be able to convince the public that a { system of espionage, either id connection I with official or general correspondence, I does not exist in the Postal Department.— I Napier Telegraph. Cy I

It must be apparent to even the casual observer that if the large blocks of. Crown land that dro lying idle around us were to be thrown open for settlement, a marked change would very soon take place.. The Bay of Plenty would * l boom,”—Opotiki Guardian. j Tho district scheme is to be inaugurated in Christchurch this eeaeon. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Midland Cricket Club on Saturday night, Mr J. D. Lawrence said he believed there was a certain I amount of opposition to the district cricket I scheme, which had net boen shown at club I meetings, but was likely to be expressed I at the next meeting of the Cricket Asso* I ciation. I

A special meeting of the. Dannevirke Borough Counoil was held on Friday evening for the purpose of considering two notices of motion given by Or Davidson : (1) “ That tho resolution giving Mr Leslie Reynolds the option of the drainage con* traot, be rescinded.’-’ (2) "Thai the drain* age scheme be carried out by the council; on the day labor system.” Cr Rose raised a point of order that the requisition calling the meeting was signed by two conn-1 cillors only, instead of three. The Mayor I upheld the objection. The majority of the I councillors were not in favor of Or David- j son’s proposal. I

The following team baa been obosen to represent the Manawatu and Hawke’s Bay nnions against Australia at Palmers* ton North on September 6th : —Full-back, Skelley; three-quarters, Furrie, Baker, and Hewitt; five-eighths, Ward and Stalker; half, Ongley; wing, Johnston; forwards, M. McCarthy, A. McMinn, A. Carlson, B. Smith, D. Galloway, MoNae, onrl A "F.mm'PfinnißH: Bank. I

lb-clay. Tho Ban Franoisoo mail will bo sorted at 5 o'olook this morning. Tho Hospital Trusteos moot to morrow afternoon. . | Mr J, Smith has to hand largo shipmonts of Southern potatoes, which ho is disposing at tho lowest prices. The special resolution made by the Harbor Board in regard to tho storage of cargo is givon in our advertising oolumns. It is requested that all accounts owing to the ostnto of the late John Kosie bo paid by to-day. Tho Qisborno croamory of the Kia-Orn Company will bo opened on Monday, and work on alternate days. Transhipments ex R.M.P, Sonoma from San Franoisoo arrived by tho Zoalundia last night. Prize-moneys and accounts in oonnootion with tho Qisborno Poultry Fanoiers' Club are now payable at Mr H. M. Porter’s oifioe. The work of plaoiDg fallen trees on the breastwork of Viotoria beach is prooeeding, and It is thought will bo suocoßsial in oheoking tho erosion. The Btoamer Zoalandla passed the East Capo at 4.45 p.m. yesterday and arrived in the Bay at 10.10 p.m., tho passengers being landed shortly before midnight. The well-known sire Sabrotaohe, by Cuirassier—Boie, will bo offered for sale by Messrs Williams and Kettle at the Matawhoro stoek sale to-day. The annual Ormond Horso Fair, conducted by Messrs Williams and Kettlo, is fixed for Monday, Ootober 23rd, in Mr 0. Neonan’s yards. The present entries include 250 horses of all classes, and further entries are invited. The strong range running into tho river yesterday necessitated the berthing of the Storm at tho wharf to be delayed until tho evening tide, when tho Btoamer was brought in without trouble, and berthed opposite the sheds. Messrs Bain Bros’. Balo of furniture yesterday was attended by a large number o t buyers, and all lines submitted were oleared at satisfactory prices. The firm intend in the faturo.to hold sales of furniture and general goods eaoh Wednesday. Madame Heller will leotnre to-morrow (Friday) evening at Townley’s Hall to ladieß only, girls under 16 not admitted. The Bubjeots dealt with aro of great importance to all ladies, and these lectures have drawn overflowing houses in other towns. The Opotiki Herald states:—" A few days ago an enterprising young man paid Opotiki a brief visit. There was nothing particularly striking about him except a disposition to piety, and he duly ingratiated himsßlf with a local religious organisation [and posed as a shining light with sprouting wings. Ala 3, poor gullible humanity 1 • He has been arrested at Botorua on a charge of horse-stealing. Verily he, was 1 taken iq and so were some other people.’’

A meeting of the Star of New Zealand Reehabite Tent was held last evening, a large number of members being present. Sister R. Rice, Chief Ruler, presided, A lot of routine business was transacted. It was decided to urge representation of the Tent on the Friendly Societies’ Conference. One new member was initiated and two proposed. It wbb resolved to hold asocial evening and limelight exhibition next Wednesday evening, it being hoped to forma nuolous of a social Tun'd at the meeting. At the residenoe of Mr, Ohas. Evans' Bushmere, yesterday Mr Cecil Pearce, son of Mr H. J. Pearoe, of the Indian Civil Service, was married to Miss Alpha Evans, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Evans. The Rev. J. G. Paterson conducted the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a tasteful travelling costume, and was attended by her sisters, Misses Theta and Sigma Evans. The bridegroom was supported by Messrs Hellier Evans and J. Blair. The happy couple left by the Zealandia last evening for Napier en route to their future home at Wairoa.

. The marriage of Mr A. E. Alloo, of the Herald staff, to Miss Ethel‘‘Rice; 'youngest daughter of ihe late Mr Charles. Rice,' of Gisborne, took place at the residence of the bride’s mother* Palmerston road, yes- 1 terday afternoon, in Ihe presence of a large gathering of friends. The bride, who was charmingly attired, was attended by her elder sister, while Mr B. Steggall officiated as best man. The Rev. J. G. Paterson conducted the service. The happy couple were tbe recipients of a large number of presents, and have the congratulations of a wide circle of friends. Among numerous presents received was a handsome set of oarvers from the Herald staff.

I Victoria Domain will be the convincing ground on Saturday next for the Rngby championship of 1905. The positions of I the clubs arc as follows-West End 6 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses; Koiti City, 6—l— Huia, I—2—7. As West End and Kaiti City were level at the completion of the fixtures a play off was necessary. A splendid contest is expeoted, both teams being represented by their full strength. Kaiti City, who has been the runners-up since the inauguration of the distriot com* petitions, is expeoted to give; the present i holders of the championship a close ran for the banner. West End will put a strong forward combination in the field, but will not be as strong behind the paek as ther opponents. There should be a very large attendance of spectators, os the I greatest interest is being evinced by the! I partisans of the different clubs. Mr R, G. I Hallamore will control tbe game. I