The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1907.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2006, 15 February 1907, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1907.

For nearly a fortnight- we have waited a reply from the Minister of Lands and Agriculture in regard to our challenge to deny the authenticity of the evidence we produced in support of our charges against his administration of the Stock Department, and so far without result. The position is such that the Minister is compelled to admit the truth of our accusations or prove his own position, and if lie fails to prove his words as they were reported in the Evening Post when he accused us of deliberate untruth, he must in the face of the departmental document which wo published, stand convicted of having told an untruth himself. In these circumstances it is but reasonable to expect that the lion, gentleman would have taken the first opportunity to clear the public mind of any suspicion that the word of a Minister of the Crown cannot bo relied upon. For the honor of liis Government, if not for his own, it was incumbent upon him to have made some move ere this to relieve himself and his department from the unenviable position into which they have sunk themselves; but apparently wo shall wait in vain for a satisfactory answer from the Minister Indeed nothing else could have been expected, for the Minister has no option but to admit liis error or remain silent. He has chosen the latter course for obvious reasons, believing possibly that the public will soon forget tbe episode and continue to think that Ministers of the Crown are paragons of truthfulness of virtue. AVe are among those who would like to think so too; but “facts are stubborn things,” and facts have come within our knowledge which make it imjiossible- to accept that doctrine as an infallible one. But' while the Minister has maintained a stolid and discreet silence upon this matter, it has surprised us not a little to find a quassi apologist for him in the person of the Wellington correspondent of Christchurch Truth- Curious coincidences sometimes occur, and it is not a little curious to find the attempt to excuse the Minister’s blundering statement in the columns of the paper of that name; yet we are quite sure that the correspondent has honestly endeavored to be as truthful as the facts of the case permit him to be, and while he has admitted that the Minister was wrong, he has simply endeavored to explain away the circumstances in redolent lan-

guago calculated to sootho tho unwary reader into forgetfulness of tho real crux of the question at issue. “To somo extent,” says this guileless scribe, in referring to tho votorinnry division of tho Agricultural Department, “To some extent their administrative functions appear to have been curtailed, but not to tho extent that lias boon stated by the “Gisborne Times.” ' And then lie goos on to talk, or rntlior write round tho question without even attempting to prove his hypothesis, and quito ignoring tho fact that his admission that the administrative functions ol tho votorinary division hud boon curtailed at all, ovoii to tho smallest extent, liatly contradicts tho Minister’s statement that “tho recent changes linulo in tho department have not affected Mr Gilrutli’s work or reduced his control or prejudiced him in any way whatever.” Thoso were tho Minister’s words, and they arc either true or untrue. The “extent” to which tho Gisborne Times alleges they are untrue is precisely the oxtont to which tho departmental circular published side by side with tho allegation proves thorn to bo so, and no more and no less. Wo need not reiterate tho position, for tho circular is open alike to tho would-be apologist and to the Minister himself, neither of whom can fasten on to us a charge of untruth or even hyperbolical assertion. The Minister once attempted it, but ho lias sunk into oblivion as far as any effort to substantiate his attempt is concerned, and our respected friend the correspondent had better follow him as quickly as ho can, there to remain in company until they have both “swatted up” tho dotails oi administration of tho Agricultural Department, for both appear to bo equally in tho dark regarding them. With a gravity that is most admirable in its way the self-constituted apologist tells us that “Tho New Zealand Government veterinary service is not a separato department, of tho Public Sorvico of tho colony, but a division of tho Department of Agriculture, and liko other divisions of that Department is under the general superintendence of the Secretary for Agriculture, who, acting under the Minister for Agriculture, has control of the whole of tho Department.” Wo wonder who taught him all this profundity of technical knowledge, the possession of which ho evidently felt proud of, because he telegraphed it all and a groat deal more to Christchurch in order to oxplain that the administrative functions of the division “have been curtailed, but not to tlic extent that has been stated by the Gisborne Times.” A further pioco of important evidence supplied by this sage is that Wallaceville is “20 miles by the Government railway from Wellington,” etc., so who can fail to be convinced that tho Minister for Agriculture doesn’t know his way about after that, and that tho colony has anything to complain of seeing that you can travel from Wallaceville to Wellington by Government railway. Really we have no time to waste over piffle such as this ill the shape of explanations of Ministerial and departmental muddlings, and we must bo excused from further references to it or its duthor who with a pretence of superior knowledge has pushed himself into a discussion which the Minister himself, and he alone is called upon to take part in; but which ho is palpably anxious to avoid, knowing too well that the consequences if he does so will not be to his advantage.

Mr A. T. Ngata, M.H.R., left for Wairoa this morning. Mails for Napier, Wellington, and South, per s.s. Indralenia, close at 7.30 to-night. The Gisborne-Karaka railway shows a profit of £537 over working expenses for the four weeks ending January sth. Mr J. Graham, of Gisborne, has applied for a patent for a device, the use of which is to increase the speed of grindstones. Tho Hon. J. Carroll, who leaves for Wairoa to-night or in the morning, goes South without returning to Gisborne. Constable Doyle, of Te Karaka, arrested a man at Motu on Wednesday, on a charge of false pretences at Wliakatano on the 25th March of last year.

Lust week’s -Gazette lias a proclamation taking 2 roods 13 perches, of Puliatikotiko, No. 6, for the Gis-borne-Rotorua railway. The Hon. Captain Tucker will leave Gisborne on Sunday for Campbell Island, to inspect liis property, anil will probably be away about a month.

At tho Polico Court yesterday morning, before Mr. A. H. Wallis, a Maori first offender was fined 5s and costs, or in default 24 hours’ imprisonment for drunkenness. A number of natives left yesterday for Gisborne to pay tribute fb Ilua, “the prophet,” re the late earthquake, which they®maintain ho foretold. Verily, the funds are plucked from the innocent. —Opotiki Herald. Captain Edwin telegraphed at 9 a.m. yesterday: “Easterly, expect heavy gale; glass fall quite fourtenths; tides very high; sea veryheavy ; rain, heavy; river heavyfloods after 16 hours. At the Magistrates Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. Wallis and Akroyd, there was only one undefended case, that of Adolphus Zacliariah v. Ernest Olen. The Court gave judgment for- plaintiff for £1 5s and costs.

It lias been suggested that when the Borough Engineer can spare the time ho might instruct his men to fill up a few waterholes in the footpaths, and see that willow trees and hedges do not obstruct pedestrian’s progress or give them unexpected shower baths on rainy days. The police have received a telegram stating that Charles Harwood had his leg badly torn at DeLautour’s sawmill at Te Araroa. on Wednesday, through the machinery accidentally starting while he was sharpening a circular saw. The leg was amputated and his condition is critical. Mr Mendelssohn, Peel street, announces an auction sale on Saturday next, at 11 a.m. He is offering various lines of fancy goods, cutlery, clocks, etc., which must be disposed of. As liis lease expires on Saturday next, all these goods will be sold absolutely without reservo. In tbe Auction Mart, Lowe street, which lias quite the appearance of an art gallery, will be found a very fine collection of oil, water-color, pastel paintings, drawings, etc., by Mr. J- Douglas Perrett, tbe wellknown Auckland artist, also examples by Mr. E. Frisbiom and others. Mr. Perrett is an artist whose work is widely known, not only in New Zealand and Australian .States, but lias won appreciation in the United Kingdom, where liis color conceptions have been warmly praised. In tlic oils now on view there are some works of conspicuous merit. One is “The Evening of a Grey Day, Lake Te Anau,” which is a beautiful colour scheme with effective draughtsmanship. 'rile lower levels of the mountains and the lake are in the purple shadows which precede the setting sun, while the summits of the ranges are flushed with the gold and tlio gleam of the last shreds of the mantle of snow. One of the largest pictures, “Evening, Milford Sound,” from Harrisons Gove, is also extremely fine. In the pastel work, which is characteristically and delightful in every way to those who enjoy art contemplation on the nearer view, may be specially mentioned “Tlio "Wanganui Kiver,” “The Clynton River,” “The Cathedral Peaks, “Lake Manapouri,” “The Roseate Hues of Early Morn,” which is a well-nigh perfect picture. The collection is very varied, and w ill please lovers of art. The dominant features of Mr. Perrett’s work are the beauty, of tlie color schemes and the treatment of early morning and evening effects. Space would not permit the notice in detail of the many other fine examples, lint we should advise all who can-to call and inspect them. Therefore in all over JO pictures, including original drawings and paintings by Air. Perrett and other artists of high reputation. The pictures are now on view, and will he sold on Saturday morning at 11.30. There will be a gaslight display on Friday evening from 7 to 9.30.. Catalogues can he had on application. Air. G. R. Wyllie, of Messrs. Williams and Kettle, has the sale in hand.

Puny hoys and ■ girls need careful attention. Nothing quite so good tor them as Stearns’ AVine. which makes new blood, sharpens their appetite and restores childhood’s happy vigour.— Advt.

HORSE RACING. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB’S MEETING. ‘resident: Mr. J. W. Nolan. VicePresident: Mr. J, Clark. Hon. Surgeon: Dr. C. F. Scott. Hon Treasurer: Mr. L. T. Symes. Stewards: Messrs. J. Maynard, It Shorrntt, C. White, J. A. Caesar, A. F. Kennedy, J. A. I-larding, J Tucker. Starter: Mr. H. Piper. M. Gouklsmitli. Judge: Captain Hundicappor: Mr. J. Chadwick. Clerk of Totalisator: Mr. W. 0. Skoot. Clerk of Scales: Mr. J. 11. Colebourne, Clerk of Course: Mr. A. Pritchard. Timokeopor: Mr. J. A. Harding. Secretary: Mr. D. It. DeCosta. The annual meeting of the Poverty

Bay Turf Club was commenced yesterday ill showery- weather, which made the course heavy as tho racing progressed, but did not interfere to any extent with tho racing, all the events being got off well up to time, and excepting in one race the starter getting the horses away in even lino that was much admired. Excepting in the last race the finishes wore dose and exciting. The arrangements for tho fixture were carried out in a capital manner by the Secretary (Mr. L). It. DeCosta) and officers. The judge (Hon. Captain Tucker) had bis work cut out in several races, where tho finishes were close, to place the horses, but bis decisions gave entire satisfaction. Music was supplied by a string band, and tho catering was managed in an excellent manner by Mrs. Erskino. The sum of £6405 was put through 11, 10 totalizator, as against £5759 last year. The results wore :• — » WELTER HANDICAP, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stako. Minimum weight 8.0. For horses that have not won a race of tho value of 60 sovs. or upwards. Ono milo. 105. John Clark’s To Arai, 9.9 (O’Brien) 1 49. W. McNeil’s Hauiti, 8.0 (Broadfield) 2 51. D. Hepburn’s San Cruz, 8.3 (Buchanan) 3

Also started: 45 Water o’ Milk 8.5, 55 Wailiekc 8.2, 17 Eone 8.2. 73 Reay 8.2, Scratched: Faro 10.8, Reservoir 9.12, Trent 9.10, To Uku 9.4, Spun Yarn 8.7, Stromness 8.6, Melton Hull 8.6, Flag 8.0, Mr. Harry. Piper commenced the day with a really fine start, all moving off together. Mr. Hepburn’s colors were the first to show in front on San Cruz, which had the inside running. Then Water o’Milk took command for two furlongs, Te Arai keeping about third placo, San Cruz fourth, and Hauiti in tho roar, Eone showing in front for a while. Entering tho straight Hauiti and Te Arai came very last, and a splendid finish ensued, Te Arai just winning by- a nose from Hauiti, Sail Ci:uz being a neck behind, and a like distance in front of Reay for third place. Water o’ Milk brought up tho rear. Time, 1.47). Dividends, £2 10s, and £1 16s. On totalisator. £395.

FIRST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 60 sovs; second liorso to receive 10 sovs. from stake. The winner of any hurdle race of the value of 50 sovs. after the declaration of weights to carry 31b. extra, of 100 sovs., 51b. extra. One and three-quarter miles. Over seven flights of hurdles. 234. John Clark’s Faro, 11.5 (J. Hall) 1 42. P. Smith’s Inspan 10. G (Barron) 2 Also started: 247 Morpeth 10.4 (O’Connell), 115 Cinque 10.2 (Gray), 37 Taniwha 0.0 (Howell). Morpeth took the lead with Cinque beside him, the remaining trio being led by Taniwha. Cinque and Morpeth took the first hurdle together, and at the next Cinque, jumping nicely, fortunately went a bit wide, for Taniwha, coming fast, struck the hurdle and went over, catching Morpeth anti bowling him over like a toy, Cinque, the rider having a stirrup leather broken, maintained the command to the back of the course, where Faro went up and.was first over the hurdle at' tho blucgums, thereafter keeping a load of two or three lengths. Steadying down he cleared the hurdles in tho straight in beautiful style. Inspan was coming up strongly, buthad no liopo of catching the leader. He neared tho bay mare at the last hurdle, and there Cinque ran round, leaving Inspan to take second place four lengths behind the winner. Time, 3.25 a. Dividend, £2 11s. On machine, £675. FIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50 sovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs. from stake. For all horses bred in the Counties qf Cook, AVaiapu, and Wairoa. Six furlongs. 345. J. 'William’s To Ealiui, 8.5 (Broadfield) 1 139. J. Robson’s Gatenby, • 7.6, a lid 21b. over (Buchanan) ... 2 46. E. Harris’ Hinetapuriki, 7.0 and 31b. over (Barron) 3 Also sarted: 151 Hinetitama 8.5, 107 Gladsmuir 7.12, 86 Sarilla 7.4 and 41b. over, 64 Spun Yarn 6.9 and 71b. over. Scratched: Marangai 9.7, Linkless 7.8, Boldrewood 6.7, Lady Betty 6.7, Glen Afric G. 7, and San Jose 6.7. From a fine start Gatenby was the first to show in front, with Hinetitama alongside and Gladsmuir next. Then Hinetitama took the lead, until entering the straightwhere tho horses were all clustered together, with the favorite well to the fore, and Spun Yarn last. Then Hinetapuriki showed out and made a gamo run, but the favorite To Rahui, canio away strongly and won by half a length from Gatenby ,thc latter a like distance in front of Hiuetapuariki, tho next in order being Hinetitama, and Gladsmuir in oven line, then Sarilla, and Spun Yarn last. Time, 1.17). Dividends, £1 16s and £1 10s. On totalisator, £936. TURANGA STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake. One and a quarter miles. 71. H. H. Sharp’s Flag, 6.7 (Jones) 1 246. E. J. line’s Uenuku, 7.10 (line) 2 217. R. Johnson’s Immolation, 8.1 (King) 3 Also started: 235 Freeland 8.2, 129 Oasis 7.13, 61 Ladylike 7.10, 144 Reservoir 7.1, and 41b. over. Scratched: Black Reynard 9.6, Gladsmuir 7.0. The race' was run during a light shower. Mr. Piper was as successful as usual in getting the horses away well together. The light weight, Flag, was the first to break away, wit'll Uenuku alongside, and thus they passed the stand, Freeland lying last. Flag increased her lead, having a couple of lengths lead at the mile, Uenuku heading the others. At the blucgums Flag still held a good lead, and entered the straight well ahead. The others here closed up, and Uenuku got on even terms with Immolation third, and Reservoir coming strongly in fourth position, and Freeland moving up fast. Flag, however, came away again in plucky fashion, and managed amidst much excitement to get a nose in front' of flic favorite. Immolation a length behind Uenuku, and Ladylike fourth. T’imo, 2.12 2-5. Dividends, £lO and £l. On totalisator, £IOO3. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 45 sovs.; second' horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake. Minimum weight 8.0. Four furlongs. 97. A. M. . Lewis’ Clieddito (Porter) 1 84. L. Mclntosh’s Joker (Buchanan) 2 56. A. Mcßae’s Glen Afric (T. J ones) .3 Also started: 135 Toherangi, 2G Tini, 19 San Jose, 28 11 by, 153 Blue River. Mr. Lewis’ mare got the best of an uneven start and was never captured, winning comfortably by a length, the other pair being close together. Time, 53secs. Dividends, £4 3s and £1 12s. On totalisator, £598.

TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. ; second liorso to receive 10 sovs. from stake. Five furlongs. 106. E. J. White’s Linkless 7.12 (Kirk) 1 102. P. Dodge’s Lady Rohina 7.6 and 51b. over (Porter) 2 105. T. Hutchinson’s Mrs. Crawley 6.10 and 91b. over (Buchanan) ... ... .... ... - 3 Also started: ■ 336 Lady Warwick 9.0. 100 Goldfield 8.2, 152 Husnu I 7.12, Scratched: Contender 9.6, Te Rahui 8.11, Gladsmuir 8.4, Arai-te--Fru 8.0, Amusement 7.-5, Martvrfeldt 7.5, Molly 6.0, Blue River 0.9, Bandsman 6.7, Lee Enfield £.7, and Bamoana 6.7. From a good start Linkless shot to the front and was never headed. Lady Warwick went out ji warm favorite, and came very fast at the finish, but never got nearer the front than third place. The bunch got well up to Linkless when racing down the straight, and for a time it looked as if Lady Rohina must win, but then Linkless put on a fresh spurt and won by a short length. Goldfield was a nose behind the third horse, the favorite finishing fifth and Ruanui last. Time, 1.3 1-5. Dividends, £3 14s and £1 19s. On totalisator, £9Ol. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 45sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake. Winner of any previous race olb. extra. One mile.

260. J. IT. Martin’s Trent 9.0 (Buchanan) 1 97. IV. Johnson’s Silver Load 8.7 (King) 2 46. J. Prosser's Water o’ Milk 7.7. (Malone) 3 Also started: 91 Melton Hull 7.13, 88 Lord Rosebery 7.9, 83 Reuy 7.6, 24 Grey Goose 7.4, 112 Ilauiti 7.7 (31h. over), 139 Flag 7.3 (511). over). Scratched: Reservoir 9.2, Hinotitainata 9.0, To Aral. 8.7, To Uku 8.5, Sarilla 8.3, Stromness 7.10, Oakburn 7.3, Harlequin 6.10, Droamstur 6.7, Matiti 6.7. A shower delayed tho j'aco a few minutes. From a good start Trout, tho favorite, took tho lead and was never headed, though Silver Lead kept alongside for a good part of the distance, and finished in second place. Flag finished next to last. Time, 1.46. Dividends, £2 8s and £2 3s. On totalisator, £946.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stako. Tiio winner of any race of the valuo of 50 sovs. after tho declaration of weights to cary 71b. extra, of 100 sovs. 101 b. extra. Six furlongs. 161. J. McLaughlin's Contender 8.9 (King) 1 410. E. P. Fullerton’s Pink ’Un 10.0 (Murray) 2 303. J. Clark’s Gaiety 8.3 (31b. over) (O’Bryan) 3 Also started: 77 Iliki 7.0, Scratched : Black Reynard 9.7, Marangai 9.1, Uenuku 8.2, Ladylike 7.12, Goldfield 7.6, Gatenby 7.0. A great deal of interest' was taken in this race, and tho number of withdrawals did not lessen that interest. At first tho machine showed Gaiot'y to ho a strong favorite, but by the time of starting thej’o was ample evidence that the topwoight, Pink ’Un, was the popular fancy. From an oven start Hiki showed in front, Gaiety lying third. The order was changed by Contender taking command and lie was not again caught. Ho led into the straight with a good advantage. Pink ’Un, which had been in second position practically all the way, closed up a bit, together with Gaiety, hut the finish was devoid of excitement, Contender winning comfortably by a length and a half, Gaiety a length behind the second horse. Time, 1.16 2-5. Dividend, £5 6s. On totalisator, £951.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. Tho following acceptances were received last night by the Secretary (Mr. D. R. DeCosta): — Stewards Handicap—Black Reynard 9.6, Marangai 8.12, Immolation 8.1, Uenuku 7.13, Ladylike 7.11, Gaiety 7.9,F1ag 7.5. Second Hurdles Handicap.—Faro 12.5, Morpeth 10.10, Cinque 10.0, Inspan 9.12, Taniwha 9.0. Second Hack Flat Handicap.— Trent 9.10, To Arai 9.5, Goldfield 8.13, Hinetitama 8.9, Silverload 8.5, Te Uku 8.5, Flag 8.3, Sarilla 7.13, Bruiser, Amusement 7.9, Water o’ Milk 7.6, .Melton Hall 7.5, Hauiti 7.3, Lord Rosebery, Stromness 7.2, Hineoria, Grey Goose, Reay 7.0, Oakburn 6.13, Spun Yarn, Mrs. Crawley 6.12, Harlequin 6.10, Joker, Blue River 6.9, Boldrewood, Dreamstar, Matiti, Ramoana 6.7.

Sunderland Stakes.—Black Reynard 9.6, Contender 8.13, Immolation 8.2, Uenuku 7.13, Ladylike 7.10, Hinetitama 7.7, Gatenby, Flag 7.5, Gladsmuir 6.13, Lady Roliina 6.10. Maiden Scurry Handicap.—Joker 9.0, Glen Afric 8.10, Blue River 8.8, Dreamstar 8.4, Big lan 8.0, Bandsman, Boldrewood, Lady Betty, Chipchase 7.13, Toherangi, Ramoana 7.9. Second County Stakes.—-Marangai 9.6, Te Rahui 9.4. To Arai 8.8, Linkless 8.7, Gatenby 7.10, Gladsmuir 7.9, Bruiser, Sarilla, Hinetapuariki 7.4, Amusement 7.3, Hineoria, Spun Yarn, San Cruz, Creeping Jane 6.10, Glen Afric 6.9, Ivan, Toherangi, Tini, Molly, Lady Betty 6.7. Publicans’ Purse.—Pink ’Un 10.7, Marangai 9.5, Contender 9.3, Linkless 8.1, Goldfield 7.8, Lady Roliina 7.5,

Farewell Handicap.—Black Reynard 10.2, Trent 9.0, Immolation 8.12, Freeland 8.11, Faro 8.9, Gaiety 8.5, Reservoir 7.13, Gatenby 7.12, Flag 7.9, Silverlead 7.7, Hinetapuariki 7.4, Hiki 6.13, Eone 6.9, Stromness, Dreamstar, Leo Enfield 6.7. Press Association. HAWERA, last night. The races to-day resulted : lnaha Hack Flat. —Seamen 1, Ilighdon 2. Scratched: Recreation, Linseed. Tho horses finished Waitapu 1, Seamen 2, White Lie 3, but Waitapu and White Lie failed to draw their weights upon returning to the scale, and the race > was awarded as above. -Time, 1.454Divs., £4 13s and 15s.

AVa ima to Handicap. —K i tch en ma i d 1, Cyrene 2, Noteorini 3. All started. Time, 1.16 2-5. Divs., £2 6s and £1 6s. Eltham Hurdles. —Capulet 1, Aqua Regia 2. The only starters. Time, 3.19. Div. £3 2s. Okinawa Hack Hurdles.-—Pawn 1, Westward 2, Fretwork 3. Also started: Sammy. Time, 3.24 3-5. Div., £1 11s, Atkinson Memorial Stakes.-—Gle-nullin 1, Truce 2, Paritutu 3. Grenade was scratched.' Time, 2.11. Divs., £7 8s anl 16s. Hack Scurry.—Moscow 1, Tambour Major 2, Miss Rewaka 3. Scratched: Burton. Time, 1.43 3-5. Divs., £1 16s and £2 ls ; Normanby Welter. —Ivuku 1, Tile Lark 2, ' King’s Birthday 3. Scratchol: Rustique and Pearl Necklet. Time, 1.45. Divs., £2 7s and £1 11s. Teroti Hack Flat. —Fisliermaid 1, Bellevere-2, Lingerer 3. Scratched: Clipper. Time, 1.17 1-5. Divs., £3 14s an £l4 2s.