The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, DEO. 18, 1905. THE ELECTORAL BOMBSHELL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1625, 13 December 1905, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, DEO. 18, 1905. THE ELECTORAL BOMBSHELL.

The letter published by Mr H. H. Wall after tbe election came as a bombshell. Names were frankly mentioned, and now as many denials are being made. There has clearly boen a misunderstanding of some sort, and Mr Wa'l was wosfully misled. We should be sorry to say that the gentlemen who are making the denials are making untrue statements. For our part we accept their denials as being all in gocd faith, and turn to tbe obvious explanation that Mr Wall wa3 unwittingly misled into a fa'se position. Many a man so pjaced would have had the atmosphere cleared up before the flection, but Mr Wall, to his credit be it said, kept what he believed to be his portion of the compact, and while receiving none of the anticipated nuppoit from the No-Liceneo League, quietly submitted to opposition from those who would have suppoited him wo r e it not for the belief that he was under the aegis of that League. Wo should not have roferrod to the controversy were it net for the extraordinary pcsision taken up by Mr Andrew Graham. That gentleman, who seems to have played the leading part in the matter, is not content with makiog a denial, butmakosan attack on Mr Wall and utters a libellous statement regarding the newspapers—at least it is so in regard to ourselves; our contemporary’s silence in the matter is not for us to interpret. Mr Graham states that the object of the papers ‘-in keeping Mr Well in the field was so palpoble to ovc-ryono but himself as t) moke one serry for him.” Wby should anynpight person have been sorry for Mr Wa'l ? By the smallness of his iota! he is ab'e lo tsst the value of somo of the promises made. But he has this to his honor, ho made a straight-out, honest fight that every believer in fair dealing must have admired Though in politics we were opposed to Mr Wall, wo think that by h:s manner of contesting the election he has won the e3toem of all. Even were he fighting a hopeless bat-t’e, Mr Graham should re

member that other men have fougbt bopo--1-358 battles and lo?t, but have thereby gained a higher place than had they sought to obtain victory' by sacrificing principle. Mr Grabam has no need to be sorry for Mr Wall; Me Wa'l may woll be sorry for Mr Graham. Wo are sorry for the la'.ter ; Mr Wa'l has our congratulations. Mr Graham admits that a meeting was held—tba‘, indeed, is admitted by all—and states

'hat “ iho meeting decided, boiore any further steps were taker, Mr Clayton and his committee were to be interviewed with a view to Mr Clayton retiring, which wo wero informed ho would most likely do,' 1 Why should Mr Clayton have b.on interviewed in the matter ? Tbo No-License League gave out that no attempt wou'd be made to interfere with the general election, and why should prominent members of the League have bten ttking so much trouble to try and defeat Mr Carroll ? Mr Graham is the author of a phrase that has become part of Gisborne’s history. When he represented tbo district in Parliament he sent a telegiam to the Mayor in regard to the bolched Harbor Aot, " It’s ell right when understood.” And in regard to Mr Graham’s attitude towards Mr Well can vvenotsay "H’s all right when understood ? Tho Harbor Act wab quickly I understood, but not the wav that Mr Graham would it, :

Tondors are invited for ploughing and harrowing iivo acres, Abordeon road. Tho ?.?. Shirloy Haeoll B.i'.a for Ettßt Ooast ports on Friday next.

Tho oombinod stock i ales will be bold at Mutawhoro to-morrow. .Mossra Williams and Ketllo havo roccivod largo ontrlos for their Masawhtro stock sale to-morrow.

A special meeting oi tho Giaborno Rowing Club will bo held at tho Masonio Hoto on tho 19th inet.

Although Into in loaving Auoklaud, tho ‘taamor Maauln will bo in in good time tomight for tho marino excursion. The East Ooa-t Timbor and Trading Company havo extended tho doto for rcoeiving applications for debentures up to Saturday, 80th iaet. Tho Post Offioo roported last evening that tho s.s. Manultu, with the ’Fr.'soo mail, did not leave Auckland until 11

o’clock, and consequently will not arrive here until this evening. Captain Edwin toleßrapbod yesterday : —Moderato to strong winds from botwoon noith and west and soutb-wost ; glass full; tidos modorato; sea moderate; rain probable. On Thursday afternoon an exhibition will bo made of tbo work dono by tbo pupils of tho Giaborno Sohool in the dresstusking and woodwork classes. An exhibition will also be rnado in tbo ovoning at tho Icchnioal school. Paronta and the public aro invited to inspect the work,

The boat records at 9 o’clock yostorday morning wore Auckland 72, Gisborne 75, Napier 70, Now Plymouth 70, Wanganui 70, Wellington 09, Blenheim /4, Nelson 71, Wostpoit 65, Groymouth 60, Bciiloy (2110 ft) 68, Ohristohuroh 78,

Tirnaru 70, Oamaru 65, Dunedin 76, In viroargill 63.

Tho following aro tho latest now subscribers to tho Gieborno Telephone Exohango:—ll6, Mrs A. B. Oarmicbaol, privat3 residence, Te Hapara; 291, Morell and Bartlett, storekeepers, Whataapoko; 310, John Ross, drover, Wainui road, Haiti; 350, J. Ponsford, privat3 residence, Haiti; 351, East Ooast Timber and Trading Co. (H. 0. Jackson, manager), Lowe street.

We aro in receipt of a handsome ca'eQchr for 1906, issued by the lodedendent Order of Rcchabitos. The main pictorial featuro oonsists of figures representative of thrift, industry, and prudenoe. The emblems of tho Order are also displayed, while an engraving of the District Chief Rulor, Bro. 8. Sherwood, of Dunedin, is also prominent. The calendar shows tbe membership of the Order to total 393,571, the accumulated funds being £1,604.853. Tbe calendar is nicely got up, and is a good advertisement for the O.der.

The social tendered to the Hon. James Carrol 1 , by tho lady electors of Waiapu, held in His Mojssty’s Theatre last evening, was fairly largoly attended, although tho heated state of tbe atmosphere prevented mauy from paiticipating in tbe dancing. A number of pretty fancy costumes wore worn by the ladies and gentlemen present. Excellent musio was provided by Miss Moore (piano) and Mr Liohtwark (violin). The catering in the hands of Mr A. P. Hailey left nothing to bo desired. Mr W. Wobb made a most efficient Master of Ceremonies. Dancing was continued un'il after midnight.

At St. Mary's Church yesterday afternooD, the wedding was celebrated of Miss Kate Brosnahau, second daughter of Mr T. Brosnahau, and Mr J. J. Winter, second son of Mr Winter, of Auckland. Tho bride, who was tastefully attired in white Bilk, with the orthodox veil and wreath of orange blossoms, was attended by her sister, Miss L. Brosnaban, of Wellington, and Mis 3 Jessie Moore, who were becomingly attired in dresses of creme voile and black picture hats with feathers, and two little nieoes of the bride (Nellie and Jessio Brosnahan) in white silk. Mr G. Moore wes best man, with Mr W. A. Beoche as groomsman. Mosters W. Brady (of Picton) and Loy Brosnahan wore page boys. The Rev. Father Mulvibill conducted the servioe. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of Mr Thos. Brosnahan, of Kaili, where tho wedding breakfast was partaken of. The young couple wore the recipients of a large number of rioh and valuable wedding presents. A great deal of latitude is allowed to bathers on the bcaob, and until the local authorities give some attention to the erection of dressing sheds it is only right that a certain amount of liccnso should be allowed to bathers. But lately that lioemo is being very much abused, and there is need of a warning to the individuals. There is a recognised rule by whioh the men keep lo tho centre area between Grey and Lowe streets, and avoid offence to ladies, but lately men have been mcnopolising the beaob. Yesterday afternoon, not content with taking their •> dip,” some were having a “ sandbath ” right on the line of the Lowe street footpath. Probably they were unaware of the rule, or that they can be debarred frpm using tho beaoh altogether at that hour. Tho beach was the ideal place yesterday afternoon for those who could find the time to go down, and the rights of ladirs must be respeoted. We should be sorry to see bathing at aD,y hour of the day discouraged, but a warning is neces sary to those who offend against good taste that they arc liable to bo fined,