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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1961, 18 December 1906, Page 2

The steamer Haupiri yesterday transhipped to lighters 400 bales of wool that hacl been brought down from the Coast.

The Gnomons Chronophone, whioh is to [ be exhibited in Gisborne for the first tims on Boxing night, ia said to produce most wonderfu! resubs. Mr J. F, Sheridan haa been somewhat seriously ill, suffering mainly from inflaorza and supervening complications, and has been confined to his bod for about tsn days. He is now making satisfactory progrosa towards health again* Six men who went out driving on Sunday in throo separate traps seemod io have run amok. The owners of the vohiolos reported to the police yeetorday that the traps had not been returned. Enquiry elicited the fact that ono man was seen coming into town sitting on the axle between two wheels of what was ono3 a trap; another vehicle is supposed So bo lying smashed at Tatopouri, while the third had not been found up to lasi night.

In the Supremo Court at Auckland yesterday, Mr Justioe Edwards gave judgmont in the aotion of Helen Alice Malfroy v. Wm. T. Raymond, auctioneer, cf Gisborne, in whioh plaintiff sought to eject defendant from auciion room promises at Retorua, and defendant resistod on tho ground that the agreement for a seven years' lease (a home made one) contained right of renewal for a futthor term at a valuation. His Honor held plaintiff was bound under tho writion agreement to grout ft renewal of the lease for seven years.

The benefit rooontly got up on behalf of Mr A. Rico resulted in a sum of *£5C bning handed over to that gentleman. Tho well-deserved gift was contained in a purse, the latter having insmibed on it, in golden letters, “ Presented to Mr A. Rico by the Friendly Societies of Gisborne,” and the following kind letter was also forwarded :— 11 Mr A. Rico : Sir and Brother,—Wn, the United Frioadly Societies of Gisborne, desire to tondor you this purso of sovereigns as a token of tho esteem held by them of you. We know you as a man of worth; a man with a heart for a friend that can always fee,!, and ona who knows Shat ' the day is lost when you fail to lend a helping hand to some wayfaring friend.’ We ask you to accept this small token of esteem, with the desire for your speedy return to healsh.—On behalf of the Friendly Socioties of Gisborne, we subscribe ourselves—S. T. Stanton, hoa. see. U.F.S. ; A. Wade, president.”

The programme for the concert to be given in His Majesty’s Theatre in aid of the Maugapaua school will include some really exchlartt; items. Over 100 pnpds will appear in action, find char--’ | actor fiOTige. mainly of a humorous charjcter, and will smg part songs from G-. F. Foot's charming operetta “ Phyllis.’' A quartette petty will coauibuts items from Ltmo’-t beautiful song cycle, “ Flora's iiohrlay ” and tho Misses T’dl'ich, of Mu-<-w-n. metre theiv iirsv :.-.;ypsm mice ce the G born'* coiicei-' • ---Wf-nm Bucko: m ■•• J ,‘t-d wilt iils j eo-KvUm - p ;• •> i - j a flrat-eiisßs programme eo->.'b..:--d n- tb a worthy object will, it is expected, ensure a bumper house,

Tho lion. W. Boohan, M.L.0., ia on a visit to Gisborne.

Mroting'i of tho Ohnritoblo Aid Board and Borough Council will bo hold tonight.

Tho Austral Lissioa’ Band giro thoir farowell in GFbarno to-night at tho Salya« tion Army barracks. Tho first of tho busli burning in Mangatu district was started yesterday and was very suecossful, the wind boing favorable- To-day about 10,000 acres will be taken, if wind conditions aro favorablo, on

tho properties of Messrs William and George Barron, 11.15. Buchanan, Manners and Barge. In tho Harbor Master’s report to the Harbor Board yesterday, Captain Gumming mentions the fact that in the last three years tho amount paid by vessels coining to Gisborne to tho credit of his department lias increased by moro than double, and now amounts to over XSOO.

'Tlio musical and dramatic entertainment to be given in His Majesty’s Theatre to-night by tho pupils of tlie Convent School at Gisborne should draw a crowded house 'The programme is an attractive one, The lirst part will consist of vocal and instrumental music, with action songs, and a musical sketch. Mrs (Hr) Collins lias kindly consented to assist the pupils, and will sing that beautiful song “Tho Dreamers," which will bo beard to-night for the brst time in public in Gisborne The second part of tho programme will, after the march Majcstical, by the orchestra, be devoted to the. drama “ Dolores, or through the hires of Sorrow.” The part of “ Tauiine ” (afterwards “Dolores”) will betaken by Miss Emily McConvillo. During tho

evening the llov. Father Lane will distribute school medals and Trinity College of Music certificates. The polo match between Mangatu and Kailaratahi which took place on Saturday resulted in a ding-dong battle between the opposing teams, Mangatu eventually winning by 8 points to 7. Messrs Evans

did excellent work for the winning team. Mr A. Zachariah announces in an advertisement elsewhere that from Ist January next he intends to place his business strictly on’ a cash basis, and to offer liberal discounts on tho present ruling prices. Mr Zachariah finds it necessary to take this step owing to a system of long credit in the tailoring trade. Mr Zachariah also states that he has a fine range of tweeds just to hand. There was a busy scene at the wharf last evening, tho clank of chains and ring of iron rails resounding in the night. Eight hundred rails for the Gisborne-Motu railway were being landed from the steamer Squall, and the rails were being stacked on tho wharf ready for conveyance by railway. Tho tiquall also brought a quantity of pipes for tho gasworks. The Ganimnt Ohrcnophono Company will commence a Bhort season at H:s Majesty’s Theatre on BjxiQg night, when they will present perhaps the greatest novelty of the age, a combination of the phonograph and tho cinemaieg apb. Eleoirioity is the link which unites the two, and is responsible fjr some remarkable results.

A few years ago it was thought that the beautiful pohutukawa (Christmas tree) oould not thrive in this district. Oa the Beautifying Association's sward facing the Taruheru ri\e< can be seen two of these trees, one in bloom and the other in full bud. Toe karaka trees are also thriving and bearing berries profusely. William Saul and Bichard Solomon, wero the name of two drunks, who appeared before the Mayor (Mr J. Townley, J.P.) in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. The last named, Biehard Solomon, had 12 previous convictions recorded agains him; His Worship advised Solomon to have a prohibition order issued against him, but- Solomon had experience, saying that during two years ho was under prohibition he was scarcely over sober. “ Then you ought to be ashamed of yourself.” Solomon was fined 10s and 2s costs, or 48 hours, William Saul, also previously convicted, was fined 5s and 2s costs, or 48 hours.