The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 7, 1906 THE EXHIBITION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1742, 7 May 1906, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 7, 1906 THE EXHIBITION.

'i lie large and representative meet

ing held on Saturday in connection with the for; booming New Zealand Exhibition affords an indication that though late in taking an active part in

the matter, this district is not to remain out in the cold altogether, as at one stage seemed possible. Tlio officials of the Exhibilion are fortuuate in

having tho services of such a capable organiser as Mr Mclntyre, who Ins the faculty of convincing without in any way seeming obtrusive. Under somo circumstances the people of this district might have felt that it was for themselves solely to decide as to what should be dono in tho matter, and as a fact that position still remains ; but Mr Mclntyre comes as a friend, conveying interesting information and offering counsel of which the wisdom must at once be admitted. Points on which thero was doubt were freely mentioned at the conference with the official representative, and lucid explanations were at once forthcoming. There is not the slightest doubt that this district will supply a great number of visitors to the Exhibition, and now there is go id reason to behove that there will also be a very creditable representation in the way of exhibits. The gentlemen who originally took the initiative are to be thanked for their efforts, which if not brought to fruition, at least paved the way for the combined endeavor that is now being made to have the district worthily represented in regard to exhibits. That representation may not be of the extent wo could all desire, but it will at least show that we are not neglectful of the district’s interests, nor guilty of disloyalty to what has become a New Zealand affair. Some still have doubts on the subject of exhibitions and the ultimate benefits to be derived therefrom ; but all must agree that when a New Zealand Exhibition has been decided on it is the duty of ovory individual to do his or

hor shuro, however small it may bo, to make tlio affair a groat success. The indications at present aro that tho Exhibition will bo tho finoßt ovor hold in Australasia Tho North lias sot all local joalousios asido and is cordially co-oporating with tho pooplo in tho f'outli towards having a gigantic succoss, and it is to bo hoped that in no quartor will tlioro bo a lukewarm fooliug.

Mr Norrol, of Pahiatua, was a now buyor prosont at tho local wool sales. Enduin'as as to aroas in this district containing prospects of potroloum aro being mado in an indirect way. Tho schooner Awanui (Gapt. Nicholas) arrived at Tairua on Friday evening

Tlio half-yearly session of tho Supromo Court opens this morning before His Honor Mr Justice Chapman.

Witnossos and jurors aro reminded that they must bo in attendance at the Supromo Court at 10.<30 this morning. Theroaftor tho sittings of tho Court commence at 10 a.m.

A party of GO motorists will visit New Zealand during tho time tho Exhibition is on and make a tour of tho colony. Another party of 300 English tourists have made arrangements for a special steamor to mako tho trip.

A complimentary social will bo tendered to Mr W. Id. Horrii-s, and Mr AV. Lissant Clayton by friends of tho Opposition to morrow evening at tho British Empire Hotel. Tho gathering promises to be a most successful one.

Messrs Barton (chairman), Darton, Somervell, and Hepburn attended a meeting of tho Licensing Committee on Saturday and granted a temporary transfer of the license of the Oil Springs Hotel, Whatatutu, fro nMr J. R. Quinn to Mr Reginald S. Caultou.

Thero was tho usual largo attend--anco at tho Elite Skating Riok on Saturday evening, and skating was indulged in with much zest on account of* tho cold snap. The third heat in the mile handicap was awarded to J. Cramp by default. Tho final will take place to-morrow evening, and should provo exceedingly interesting. Those w 7 ho have qualified to take part in the final aro : J. Lang, J. Clark, E. Morell, B. Lucas, and J. Cramp.

Tlio new licensee of the Oil Springs Hotel, Whatatutu, got an excellent recommendation from tho Licensing Committee on Saturday. The chairman said that when Mr B. S. Caulton had charge of the Tatapouri Hotel the Committee considered he was one of the best publicans in the whole district. It might be added that the name of the Whatatutu house, the Oil Springs Hotel, has a good sound nowadays in view of the success of oil boring at Taranaki. If the solid success (not the share booming) continues in Taranaki attention must soon bo again directed to this district. At the Supreme Court, in Cb ambers, Mr E. H. Mann (represented by Mr A. W. Bees) was admitted as a barrister, and Mr W. J. Hunter (Mr Siovwright) as a solicitor. Probate was granted in the will of the late Benjamin Bott, to James Blair and Richard Dunington (Mr Bainsbury appearing) ; also in the will of Margaret Ann Johnston (Mr T Alston Coleman appearing), and J. W. Gibb (Mr Nolan appearing). On the application of Mr T Alston Coleman, in the estate of the late Bobert Mouat, an extension of six months for the further carrying on of the business was granted ; and in the estate of the late George Bruce, on the application of Mr A. W. Bees, Mr H. M, Porter was appointed guardian ad litem of three infant children. The Scblesische Zeitung of Breslau is responsible for the following : —An honorary Consul-General of one of the Balkan States had reached the height of his ambition ; the Sovereign in whose interests he acted had conferred a magnificent order upon him. As the ruler in- question is, however, in a chronic state of impeeuniosity, it is generally left to those he deigns to honour to procure the richly jewelled setting of the order at their own expense, and tho representative of Kuritania —as we will call tho State—having no lack of funds, did not spare the diamonds. On a visit to the Consul’s city, the august Sovereign, who, by the way, is a connoisseur of precious stones, looked long and earnestly at the glittering constellation on the Consul’s breast, and graciously exclaimed : “ My dear Mr——! Your valuable servicos havo not been sufficiently rewarded. You shall have an higher class of tho order. Allow me to rectify the mistake this instant!” Whereupon tho Balkonic ruler unclasped tho real diamond star, coolly put it into his pocket and replaced it by anolhor one adorned with imitation stones. The Consul has now had a duplicate of his new order made—the paste one ho wears when the ruler of Buritania is honoring him with a visit.

A disclosure as to practices at an examination under the Department of Public Instruction does not seem to be taken so seriously as it ought to be (says the Sydney Evening News).

When a candidate manages to pass an examination by unfair means, he commits as great an offence as does the porson who obtains goods or money by false pretences. And it is not creditable that in the business under notico a plea of excuse should have been mado that the examiners ought to have been rnoro watchful. That is as much as to say that thore is no harm in doing wrong unless you are found out. As to the tendency of candidates at an examination tq “ dodge ” the examiners, that un-

happily seems to be thought lightly of, as we have said, on both sides. Perhaps some readers will remember a book, now seldom or never read, but once in great vogue. That was “Verdant GreeD.” In it, the ingenious Mr Bouncer, by means of notes concealed in his watch, little cards kept in his sleeve, and various devices, trusted to pass an examination. He miserably failed, it will bo remembered, and had to try study. But there are plainly several Mr Bouuc9rs who present themselves for examination in New South Walos.

At Waerenga a-hika on Thursday last Mr H. W. Thompson, son of Mr James Thompson, of Ngaire, Taranak', was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Louie Hsmcn, eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Hatnon. The Rev father Lane eonductsd the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a white tucked silk costume, trimmed with silk medallions and laoe, with a white bat to match. The bridesmaids were Misses Ivy and Maria Efarnon, her sisters, Katie and Nell e Nossiter, cousigs of the bride, and Mary Thompson, sister of the bridegroom The chief brides- j maid, Miss Ivy Hamon, wore a pink silk costume, trimmed with cream silk lace and bebe ribbon, and the other bridesmaids were dressed prettily in white silk tacked drosses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Bruce Thompson. Many beaatifnl and useful presents were received, whioh shows in what high esteem the young couplo wero hold. ‘