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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2102, 10 June 1907, Page 2

"Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2s 6d.

Henry Phipps appeared at the Police Court, oil Saturday morning to answer a charge of drunkenness. H» Worship said he was inlormed that Phipps was a good tradesmen il only ha loft liquor alone. It was puzzling to know what to do. Accused would

l,e sentenced to M days imprisonmentl with hard labor. A prohibition order was also made out, the h.il. remarking that he had the power to issue, upon a third conviction under f;lij Eico.isoing Act Amendment Act 1904.

Tho blasting of rocks and clearing of the passage-way in tho Moliaka River is being assiduously proceodo with (says the Wairoa Guardian). The endeavor is to clear a channel from the mouth to tho forest of totara. Designs have been sent away for tho construction of a, steamer capable of going up tho river to carry stores up and timber down. 16 wool from Maungatannvha, Te Putore, Willow Flat, and Kakanki will, when this is accomplished, bo taken out with very little cartage.

One of tho farmers present at Saturday’s mooting of tlio Farmers’ Union treated the rabbit scare somewhat in a spirit of lovity, smacking his lips at tho thought of abundance of “rabbit pie.” “It m a very serious thing,” remarked a stern-visago' neighbor, who could soe no causo for joking. “Well, it will mako the land clioapor, at any rate,” roplied tho irrepressible one. But judging from tho earnestness with which lie supported the motion subsequently, he is at Heart fully alive to the gravity of the position.

Last night (says tlio Wairoa Guardian of May 31st), a four-boifso waggon, belonging to Messrs. Boddie and Dickio, Frasortown, was proceeding to Frasortown. When crossing tho first briclgo over the Awatere creek, the vehicle rail into the liand-iail, ,'ajncl capsized into the bed of the creek. The horses struggling forced thoir way through the. barbed-wire fence alongside, and escaped without injury. The waggon was only slightly damaged, and the driver also escaped. How a more serious accident was avoided is remarkable. It appears tho front wheels of the waggon are too small, and do not run straight,' .and this fact was responsible for the vehicle going over the side of the bridge.

“Why don’t the moneyed men come forward and take a reasonable interest in the matter?” commented Mr. Langford at tho Farmers’ Union on Saturday, whon the eternal rabbit question was under discussion. Tho big men who owned the most land were, lie said, the most vitally interested, yet they stayed in the hackground, and left all the work to the (few. “The monetary question does not arise now,” rejoined the chairman. “We are trying to take steps that will obviate much expenditure. In Napier, where the Rabbit Act ’s enforced, there is a representative Babbit Board, and a rate is levied on the land—whether small or big men, all contribute according to their holdings.” He deprecated tlie big versus small man issue being raised at all.

At the Victoria Domain last Saturday B. Thompson, one of Takitimu’s forwards received a nasty kick on tlie jaw, which rendered him unconscious. Ho was carried off tlio ground, and Dr. Collins attended him, pronouncing tlie injury to be a slight concussion of the brain. The .injured player was conveyed to the Record Reign Hotol, where lie regained consciousness. In the evening Mr. Thompson had so far recovered as to bo able to take a quiet stroll down the city. An accident of this kind will show tho footballers of this district‘the advisability of insuring against accidents on tlie field. We understand that Mr. Thompson paid his insurance tho morning of the match. 1

Nuliaka had a plethora of services last Sunday (says tlie Wairoa Guardian of Thursday). The Rev. H. T. Rawnsley made his initial visit to this portion of liis parish. He preached in the afternoon to a good congregation. Mr. Rattray, the Home Missionary in charge of the Presbyterian Church in the Nuhuka and Morere districts, has arrived, and began his ministrations on Sunday week. He hold a service on Sunday evening in the new cluircli for tho first time. He hopes to bring his family as soon as lie can obtain a residence. Besides this there was a Mormon missionary, and a Maori evangelist, “of no visible brand.” Nuhaka’s spiritual needs were thus well provided for on this particular occasion.

With the extension of the train service to- Puha the necessity arises for an alteration of the time-table. The residents of Ormond and Te Karaka are not quite satisfied with the timetable now in force. They complain that the train arrives in town too late for the opening of the courts, and to enable business to be done on Saturdays before the banks close. On the other hand, it is averred by the townspeople that the train leaves too early as it is, especially for people, arriving by steamer. Mr. Day, station master in charge, states that the present time-table has been adopted on trial, and if found inconvenient he :s willing to make . representations fo have it altered. Tlie extension to Pulia is being found of great service, and the settlers of the Motu, Waikolni, Wailiuka, Waipaoa, and Mangatu districts will find a great saving in railing their wool to town.

The plans for the new hotel s.t Wacrenga-a-liika have been completed, and a contract was let oh 29th ult. Maekrell and Colley are the contractors. The building is a very fine one, on concrete foundations, and is replete with all modern conveniences. There are 30 rooms altogether, including two parlors, commercial room, comfortable sitting room, ami large dining-room. Upstairs there' are two sitting rooms, three double bedrooms, and 12 singles. Bathroom, fire escapes, ventilation, etc., are all complete. A balcony runs right round the front. There are spacious halls both up and down stairs. The architect was Mr. F. J. Wilson, and the plans were elaborated in an excellent manner, reflecting great credit' on that gentleman. The contract price is £I7OO, and should bo completed in four months.

The aggregate balance-sheet of the Bank of New South Wales for the half-year ended 31st March last is published in this issue. ' The profit and loss account, shows that after allowing rebate on bills discounted not due, the net profit amounted to £141,581 15s lid, to which has to be added £27,732 11s Gd brought forward from the previous half-year, making the total available for distribution £169,314 7s sd, and this has been allocated as follows: To dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum £IOO,OOO, augmentation of reserve fund £25,000, to the “Buckland Fund” £15,000, leaving a. balance of £29,314 7s 5d to be carried to the credit of the current half-year. The reserve fund now stands at £1,500,000 anil tlie banking capital at- £2,000,000,

buc this latter is shortly to be increased to £2,500,000. Tlie money at call and short notice in London amounts to £1,365,000, investments in British and colonial Government securities £2,291,723, bills discounted, loans and advances £19,481,752.