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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1981, 17 January 1907, Page 3

Tho Wairarapa Times states:—Of late years, certain men, Ministers of the Crown, have thought proper to intervene between members and their constituencies, for purposes of their own, and to set at nought tlie dulyconstituted authority and position of the representatives of those constituencies. This is a wrong thing to do, and it is a clear infringement of the rights of an electorate and of the privileges of its representative. A Minister, we will say that his name is Hon. McNab, is jraid a sub stantial salary to administer certain departments; and, if ho attended to his duties, he would ho at his Wellington offico six days in a week and for eight hours a day. But ho lets somo underling discharge his proper duties, while he conducts a sort of land circus all over the colony and endeavors to “educate” tho people on his own view of tho land question. One of our hard-working farmers about Masterton knows far more about the real essence of the land question than does that very clever lawyer, the Minister for Lands; and we would sooner take tho opinion of one such honest farmer than all the wisdom in tho score of- speeches delivered of- late by Mr. McNab and duly chronicled.

NOTICE. THE brilliant young Irish orator, Mr. J. Devlin, Irish Home Rule Delegate, will deliver an Address on SATURDAY, IDtli January, at 10.3: a.m. Place of meeting definitely stated in to-morrow’s issue. It. M. BIRR ELL, Hon. Sec. TENDERS. TENDERS wanted for Splitting Posts and Battens, Clearing Lino, and Erecting Fence; about 2J miles. Apply C. GRAY, Waiohika; or, H. KENWAY, Waimata. -pOR SALE—RIVER SECTION. A splendid opportunity of obtaining a Section on Waimata River, containing § acre (more oi r Tess) at the corner of McLean and Clifford streets, Whataupoko. Improvements valued at over £2OO. Section can be bought as a whole or part. For further particulars, apply H. E. HILL,

NOTICE. THE AYaimata Mail Coach leaves the British Empire Stables on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9.45 a.m. Parcels promptly attended to. J. AND W. BISSET. TURANGA CHURCH FETE. (HE TUItANGA CHURCH FETE -a- Will bo hold at Av AERENGA-A-HIKA On THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2S. IMMEDIATE SALE. " In consequence of the promotion of our Postmaster, W. H. Renner, Esq., to Invercargill, he has instructed the firm of J. PECKOVER AND CO. ESTATE AGENTS, /■ To dispose of his CHOICE RESIDENCE, Situate in Harris street, Kaiti. In addition to three-quarter acres, the residence, built of best kauri on brick foundations, containing large lofty rooms, spacious entrance hall, bath, with hot and cold water; gas throughout, gas stove, two-stall stable and buggy shod, copper, tubs, cement, and other tanks; lawn and gardens, superior drainage. Altogether a most Compact and Attractive Property. The low price of £I4OO to effect immediate sale. Easy Terms. J. PECKOAHCR AND CO., Gisborno.

COOK COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until Noon, on FRIDAY, Ist February, for the following works: Contract 153 —Clearing Big Drain, Fatutahi. Contract 175 —Road Dovjation and Bridges, To Karaka cutting. Contract 179—Quarying, Spawling, and Knapping Stone, “Gentle Annie.” Contract 180—Road Formation, Mangamaia, Mangatu, 18.1 chajhis. Contract 181 —Reforming and Metalling, Mangatu, 100 to 150 chains. Contract 182 —Metalling Collego Road, 02 chains. Contract 183 —Formation, Maungahaumia, Mangatu, 203 chains. Contract 185 Formation and Bridges, Vi'harekopaCj. Tahora, 253 chains. Tenders to be on printed forms. Specifications at County Council Office. DE G. FRASER, County Engineer.

TENDERS. rfHENDERS arc invited for the Jl RIGHT'to TAKE CHARGE 01? HORSES in connection with the Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer Meeting, to be lield on tile Club’s Course, on Thursday and Friday, 7th and Stli February. A deposit of 2-5 per cent, to accompany each tender. Particulars can be obtained at the Secretary’s office, where tenders close on FRIDAY, 18th inst., at noon. The highest or any tender not no cessarilv accepted. M. G. NASMITH, Secretary. ANTED KNOWN. I am a Cash Buyer of PIGS, CALVES, and POULTRY, in any quantity. J. H. V/ACK, PORK BUTCHER, Gladstone Road. “ o k7th^“ Hams and Bacon ARE THE BEST. Obtainable at all STOREKEEPERS,