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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1967, 31 December 1906, Page 2

The Tjmks will not he publish to-morrow (New Year’s Day).

A Te Kuiti resident recently received a letter addresed “Teaqueativ"

Sydney Young, a labourer, i ceived fatal burns while asleep in 1 hut at Windsor, Sydney, last week

The directors of the Union Steamship Company olfer a reward of £IOO for information leading to the u;-

covery of the gold recently stol horn the steamer Naviia

The Dunedin Town Clerk, givi ij evidence in a compensation ease, sa.i: if. he had it in. ins power lie would condemn about J2 buildings in Duncoin a week feu the next six weeks, Jbe authorities wete su> pr'sed.

Two volunteers were each lined £. .at tne Christchurch Police Court io: failing to attend parades, '.me tin* were regarded as convictions in ao

cordance with section 49 or the Defence Act, 1336.

' A farmer coming into I'oilding witli his Christmas poultry lor sale was surprised to lind, on opening the ciaia at the auction man, Unit the wiioie consignment ol 2d hau been suflocated through Ins having the cram 100 closely covered.

As a result of a recent bush hre in t,Jio Gatlins district, Otago, an untenanted four-roomed house, the property of Mr. Jolly, and a cow byre, belonging to Mr. Mind, were destroyed, while the 'Parana school narrowly escaped destruction. Speaking at Christchurch on Maori Missions, Or. Buck said it had been estimated that 60,000 natives had been killed in inter-tribal wars since tlm introduction of firearms into Now Zealand—slain by guns and powder—things very generally associated with civilisation.

A new use for Or.maru stone has been discovered by a Pstono resident, uho has imported, about 10 tons of the stone in large blocks, with the' object of cutting up and using it m the construction of house chimneys instead of the ordinary brick, qii the score of cheapness.

A little stir was caused in Au/'k land at ten o’clock on Chiistmas morning by a burglar alarm on the premises of Meisis. Sargood, yon, ami Ewen ringing. Constable lluntn uho was on duty at the time, watched the premises while Use caretaker was l.fcing communicated with, but subsequent investigation revealed no tr*t «s of burglary having been n.Lempual The cause of the alarm going off is a mystery, ft is explained that v.-ith a number of similar systems the alarm may be .started by a rat or even a mouse.

The experience of fho Depart -a m‘. of Da hour is that the year i losing has been a fairly good one Irnp the workers’ point ot view. Throughout tlie year the reports from a otiose every part of the colony go to uio.v that there has been a" de nan I lor tudesmen, farm hands, 'rind 'experienced navvies particularly, which it has frequently been difficult to fill, while the many hundreds of immigrants ivlio have arrived by every direct steanjpr seem to have been merged into the general body of the colony’s workers without difficulty. Even now the authorities report that farm hands and milkers are hard to find, while in some parts of the colony, particularly in Poverty Bay ,contractors are fearful of tendering for r..ad construction works on account of ti e scarcity of nien capable of carrying out the work. Generally speaking, it .would appear that at the present moment no tradesmen or efficient labourer is out of work unless he is disinclined to accept the situation that ; offers, and in many cases, especially : as regards farm hands, the farmer, , it stated, is the suppliant for the services or. the man or men that he 1 requires ; f but the ordinary clerk is c still a. dryig in the market, and tho 1 fm bourn Department has hard work IJ J 3 ;05USOO L- O O IB ÜbX: —i\e

go <H —■ J. WARREN, Clerk. 15th December, 19C6,

I taining -watch and chain, Re.- I | ward on returning samp to \V. I , Carrio, Aluriwai, or L. D. Nathan | and Co., Gisborne, > *

Tim pn,\ incuts. nnnly hy Llm New I Zealand Dairy Assoeiition, l imited, on the 21st iust, foil milk supplied during November totalled £1.8,881 IDs lid. This consti/utes a record. The sales upon the (local market for the same month wove also larger this year than during any November in the history of the business. f A lady travelling by the second ex press from Christchurch to Dunedin sustained a rather serious loss at tlm lui nds of a smart nneak-thief. Two

ladies were the /solo occupants of a small eompai tiiKiiif, and before reach ing Ashburton, /they went to the dining ear for lofresliments. On returning it was found that a valuable fiirlined cloak/a ml a number of pap

u-s and magu/im-s bad been stolen I lie police were at once infoinied on irrival of the'trains at Ashburton, mt so far the thief has not been irought to hook. To ensure his potato crop Iron iliglit, Mr. It. Goodin, of Dalelield

Wairarapa, dij)))ed Ids potato semi in a solution consisting of lib. of lime, one (piaTt of kerosene to 10 gallons of water; for 6cwf. of seed. ’J'lie lesulf was very satisfactory. The seed was allowed to dry after being taken, from the solution before planting. With his Northern Star potatoes Mr. Goodin found that they an

addiclod to a second growth as soon as they are barely ripe, small tubers growing on to the fibres thrown out by the large ones. This, he believes, ieduces the flavour of the main crop.

On the occasion of a recent examination of the native school on the coast (says the Opotiki Guardian), some severe weather was experience J. Many of the children started from then' homes, and swam the swollen, nvoi', so anxious were they not to miss the examination, and as a result the Education Department lias requested the teacher to convey to the children and their parents its appreciation of the efforts made by them to bo present at the examination, in the taco of such adverse circumstances.

The Christchurch Press mentions a curious instance ol an animal mothering tlie young ol: a totally diheront species, ulncli is to be seen in the uothscnikl stable in Christchurch. A sitting hen was given eggs in a new nest, winch she evidently aid not approve of, and, leaving it, took umlei tier wing a litter of irisli terrier puppies that were about a fortnight old. i.-ike two ladies in a house whose opinions upon household manageme it do not agree, mutters do not go vers smoothly between the lien and the mother of the puppies. The hen h- s, apparently, some game blood in her, and courage supporting motlmil) instincts, enables her to hold her own uitii the, dog. Tne puppies take kindly to their second mother, and are not averse to be brooded hy her. Mr. \V. llerries, M.11.R., at a meeting held in tiie stewards' room at the Tunnies races, said; “AVe (Messrs. Alison and llerries, delegates to the -Uacmg Conference) are endeavoring to do all that is possible in the w..y of improving racing and conditions under which sport is held. We -ire endeavoring to suppress bookmaking

end the spieling iraiernity, anti allow speculation, which will always take place on races, to be done through the legalised machine. Wo are au- jous to do everything possible to promote good sport, and in this we hope to have the support of all the clubs and the public. (Applause.) I ask all racing authorities to consider the measure which is to be introduced and to let us know how far they are prepared to go.”

A porter at the Palmerston railwa . yard was a surprised mar. the other day. A queen bee settled somewhere inside his coat, and immediately a whole swarm of buzzing followers lavished their busy attentions upon him. They settled on head, face, arms and body, and did all they could to make themselves at home. Some even started on exploring expeditions down the mail's neck and up his sleeves. The porter felt taken aback, but kept cool and smiled tlnough hr; bees. Excited companions dance .1 round about, heating kerosene tins and squirting water into the air. 'Then the man with the bees on him had a thought. He secured a small t-wig, and with that gently induced the bees oil, and laid them in a box. tie clearo.l himself without receiving a sting, and in the evening carried olf the bees to liis home.

An exciting incident happened in Hamilton last week at the conchas', n of the sale. During the alteicooii a bull had rushed another animal, and dislocated one of its forelegs, and ar. attempt was later on made to get it away to a paddock. As soon as the cow reached tile road, maddened with pam, she rushed at everything within sinking distance, and continued io act as a kind or clerk or course for some tune. Tlie police then sent for revolvers, and just as they arrived the cow scattered a crowd of young men, who dashed for the nearest fence but round the barbed wire unsympathetic and unyielding, and some slight delay occurred before they could roach safety. h oitunately, however, Constable Ryan took a shot and steadied her; a, second and third shot followed, the last one'proving fatal.

The Hawera Hospital Board has on its hands a ratner delicate case. A number of the members of the Hoard visited a certain recipient of charitable aid, the other afternoon, wild a view to ascertaining whether they were justified in continuing assistance. Mr. Brodie, one or tile members of the board, reported the result as follows: —file board were assisting the person in question to the extent of ids a week, ’file recipient s wife was taking in music pupils, hut to what extent they did not discover. What was troubling the board most was that the recipient was bent on building a .store, which was in the course of construction 'The investigators learnt that the recipient's mother had a lease of the house they were living in, with a right of purchase, and was supplying the money for the store, which was to serve the double purpose ol being ij store and providing extra accommodation. The mother was receiving something over £IOO a year in an Indian pension, hut would not consent to keep her •son and family. It was a very peculiar case, but tile members would recommend that the relief be continu' d in the meantime; they could not sw: tlie family want. The recommendation was adopted.

r , Tlic great race for the running cham- ■ pionship is over (says the A Vest Australian correspondent of the Sydney Referee) | and Arthur Postle has proved himself one of the greatest sprinters in the world To adequately describe the great scene and excitement in Kalgoorlie would be 1 difficult. Pactional feeling ran high. Irishmen rallied round their representative, Beauchamp It.'Day, whilst Aits ini bans stuck loyally tc/ 'Aptljur J pstle. When the crowd hud somewhat dispersed after visiting tlie arena the champions appeared amidst a storm of applause and were (juicldy got “set” for the 75yds event, At the gun they rose together, but Postle was quickly at full speed, drew away, and won by four yards. Time, 7 l-ss. Half an hour later the champions came forth hu the 300yds test. The start was again good, hut Postle quickly raced to the front, and at 75yds he led the Irishman by four yards. Rounding tiro turn ho increased his lead, and turning info the straight was fully eight yards in front, and flic njeo seemed till over. But the Irishman was not yet done with, and down the straight course his long sweeping strides began to tell. Gradually the gap closed, and a roar from the multitude proclaimed ihe Irishman's victory ; but although HO yards from home he reached to within a yard of Postle, the Australian, with a game final effort, reached the tape a winner by two yards. Time, 80 4-ss. The scene of enthusiasm which followed beggars description, Postle hurried across the ground, and was decorated with the championship sash amidst a scene of enthusiasm perhaps never before witnessed at a sports meeting in Australia. Betting on the match was very heavy. Hundreds of pounds changed hands. Day being favorite at 5 to 4on, with evens offered against the Irishman, Mr Rufe Naylor is reported to have cleared an enormous profit over the Day-Poslle match, as admission chants were high, ranging from six to twcwAillings: The Irishman intends to .challenge Jostle. again when thoroughly ' ear Wharcrata, Vest, con- I l ,

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During tlio lust few years I,lie Taranaki Hospital Hoard (says I,lie Taranaki Herald), by dint of unceasing labor, have been able to wipe off a debit balance of £‘looo, and to-rda.y in its a Load there is a substantial credit balance of no less than £Gho. This result is all the more praiseworthy "'lien it is taken into consideration that dni'ine this period there has been an exceptionally hoary extraordinary expenditure. Describing the Auckland Cop i-a.ee the morning journal states: “As the horses spoil across the top stretch with the outsider showing the .way with a Iree stride, excitement was raised to lever heal. (Iremade was still in command at the distance, hut llucha na n could he seen riding a most patient race on Master Delaval, anil the hitter cutting down the Taranaki representative as they reached the main stand lie came on and won comfortably b.v a, length in the good time of dm in. 2.8 2-osec:., which is a record for the race. As Buchanan brought Master Delaval hack to the enclosure he was received with a good round of cheering. And it goes without saying that the trainer, Dennis aiorraglnin, was not overlooked!”

Three dilfereut parties made the ascent' of NgauruJioe volcano during the holidays, namely, Mr. Marshall and party, from Dunedin, Mr. Anderson and party, from Haurimu, and Dr. (Jordon and party, from Auckland. Included in Mr. Marshall's party were two ladies, Misses Jackson and Htcwart, who reached the crater, and in Mr. Anderson’s party his daughter and niece also readied the crater, which was very active, giving the spectators a grand opportunity of studying the titanic forces at work. The weather was beautifully line, and glorious views were, obtained on every hand. Misses Jackson and Stewart also successfully ascended Kuapcliu mountain, gaining the highest peak. In the three parties there were .no less than 28 persons, and the mountain huts wore taxed to their utmost accommodation.

In J uly last the Otago Daily Times republished from the. New Zealu.ii 1 Herald of June 22 tile translation oi a mysterious letter written in the Malay language, and addressed: “Chapman, Itsq., magistrate, Nov Zealand.''’ The letter was delivered to His Honor Air. Justice Chapman, but the translation showed that it could scarcely have been intended for him. It was a letter from a girl to her brother, asking him to buy her a pair of shoes. 'Jlie explanation of the missive has now been received by the Otago Witness in the shape of a commumcatmn written by Mr. J. A. Cardno, from Kluwang, Jtlebu, Ej !• crated Malay States. Air. Oaid.no says: “The Malay letter addressed to Air. Chapman, magistrate, "as very probably intended for AH'. Chapm-.n, who went to Christmas Island early in 1905. 1 know lie has a rantuu AJalay servant. Mr. Chapman is'chic! Judge and Registrar of Courts, as well as of Births, Deaths, and Marriages. He is also Postmaster-Gen-eral, the Minister for Agiiculture, and holds 10 or 12 other positions. He is still on Christmas Island, which is m the Indian Ocean, in lat. 10.3 U degrees south, and-long. 105.40 degrees east. •

From what was said at the meeting of the Dunedin City Council there are prospects of the price for corportion gas being ultimately reduced to 5s per 1000 cubic feet all round, so gloat have been tile savings in working expenses since the reorganisation ol the gasworks staff. The Council ratified the Gas Committee’s recommendation to reduce the price from 0s 3d to 5s lOd per 1000 of gas for lighting purposes. Air. Walker laiainmui ot tile Gas Committee) saict the reconstruction of the staff had led to results that were simpily remarkable. Since securing the advice of Air. English, and placing Air. lTungerford m charge as manager, a saving at the rate of £IOOO a year had been made in wages alone. The Mayor stated that the savings would amount to £BOOO a year, the chief factor being the greater amount of gas produced per ton of coal carbonised. Through the greater efficiency achieved there seems to be a probability that the gasworks will not be merely self-sup-porting, but that even at the reduced tariff they will yield profits that can bo used to alleviate the burden of the rates, which was the original consideration when they were municipalised.

Aii extraordinary situation has been caused in America by reason of the Oklahoma law, . which requires that notice of application for a liquor license must he published in two newspapers having the largest circulation in the

country wherein the applicant lives. In accordance with the law (says the London Tribune), Chas. A Eppler, an innkeeper, sent a notice of his application to ths Stillwater Advance Democrat, which refused to print it or anything like it, Thereupon Eppler asked for a mandamus to compel the paper to publish the notice. The contention of his attorneys was that the newspaper business is of a quasi-public nature, like that of railroad companies, and that as a railroad could be compelled to accept any consignment tendered it, so a news-' paper could be compelled to accept any advertising. Chief Justice Burfoid, however, held that if newspapers could be compelled to publish liquor advertisements they could also be compelled to publish whatever articles any persons might desire to have published, and thus the freedom of the press would be destroyed. The effect of the decision is that no liquor can be sold in Payne County after January Ist, 1907, when licenses now in force will expire, for no Dotice of application is valid unless it appears in the Advance-Democrat, which refuses to print any advertisement connected with the trade.”

A correspondent writes to the Christchurch Press as follows : - The dot-and-dash system is known to many besides Post Office officials," Members of volunteer signalling corps know it, and many individuals have picked it up just from curiosity or for amusement, Now, in country telegraph offices - that is, in the groat majority of offices-the sound of the instrument is distinctly audible to anyone standing at the counter, and a listener who knows the system can easily read off any message which may be on the wires. Recently in a country district a dispute between two persons had to come before a third party for adjudication, One of these when about to hand in a telegram for transmission noticed his opponent, who is an extelegraphist, loafing about, looking ostensibly at the notices on the wall of the office. Knowing that this man was rather unscrupulous in his methods, and that' ho'would probably listen for the messitge being put on the wires, and as the message referred to their dispute, (he other man withdrew Lis iclegtani and sent it later op, when lie was fortunate enough to find the office clear of the other party. Ido not wish to raise a scare, but surely the public have a right to protection against this sort of espionage. Men of this stamp should not be allowed to loaf about a post office.

A young man named John Smith, , "'bo resides in Percy street, Hobart, . had a rather thrilling experienced recently, while employed in fanning . pursuits at . oung Town. He was engaged in clearing some ground for Mr. A. Johnson, and in picking up some rubbish a black snake, about 3 feet in length fastened on the top of the second finger of his left hand, and succeeded in getting a good grip. After shaking the reptile off. Smith obtained a razor, qinf- after' tying a ligature below the wound,' he tried to out off the finger, He made sevei al attempts, first with the razor, winch succeeded in cutting through the flesh, but could not cut the bone. He then tried to effect this with an axe, but after smashing the bone lie was still unsuccessful in severing the finger. He then went to a bootmaker and asked him to finish the job, but lie either could not or would not undertake it, so he went to a milkman ramed Turner, who, with the assistance of two axes, soon severed the linger. Smith next made his way to the hospital, where the wound was atended to bv Dr. AY. B. Hevward "ho, seeing the battered condition of too finger, injected .morphia, and-am- • - Till i\nr 1... -i *+.l»/*.-. o , V I,