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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2122, 3 July 1907, Page 2

Puny boys and girls need careful attention. Nothing quite so good for tliem as Steams’ Wine which makes new blood, sharpens tlieir appetite and restores childhood’s happy vigour.— Advt.

Vancouver ailvisod tho local Teleproved.

A schedule showing the Pinion* which in the Engineer s opinion, J I'cimio 9s 8d ; Wliataupoko division L9B-1U us ou, 1 { £•6650 Is 7d; Ivniti £3509 8s ™. ™ tho Council did not adjourn till 11-3° thoro was.no timo Inst night to discuss tho list, which will ho dealt with at next mooting. -

It is proposed to form a Cyclists Association to watch tho lntorosts ol wheelmen and approach tho authon ties for some concession in regard to the use of footpaths m ihiyhght lormation of tracks,. otc., loi c y L “”L where the road is impiussablo. The movement is tho outcome of thoiocont prosecutions, and a preliminai Y ing to discußS tho matter will bo -lcld in Townloy’s Hall on Friday night next. It is claimed that tlio formation of such a body will bo of mutual benefit to both parties, as mlringomonts beyond any concession granted will bo vigorously put down.

Last week we reported a remark made by tlio Rov. Mr Grilhn at Band of Hopo meeting. Mr Guinn states that wo misrepresented kite, anil made him voice a libel against tlio doctors of Gisborne Mr. Griffin that wliat happened was a.s follows . __A dialogue had just been -finished in which a doctor prescribed stimulants for an invalid and. Mr Griffin remarked: “I am surprised to see that one doctor m Gisborne is so out of date as to prescribe alcohol. Wo are pleased to ho able to correct any wrong impression which may iiavo boon created.

Two cyclists, one a lady, were chargod at tlio Police Court yesterday morninig before Mr. W. A. Barton, S M.. with ridnu? on the footpath. Miss Johnston, who did not appear was fined 10s and 7s costs. The same penalty was imposed oil r rancis Stafford for a similar offence. He sail he tried his best to ride on the roail but could not ilo it. His 'Worship said ho knew the roads wore almost impassable, but lie cou d .not. ho p that. The by-law prohibited, and so long as it was in force it must be obeyed! If the cyclists had a grievance they could make representations to tho municipal authorities.

The laugh went against His W orship tho Mayor at last night s Council meeting, when the Town Cleik served him with the following notice: “I have the honor, by direction of the Gisborne Borough Council, to direct vou to eradicate tile box-tliorn hedge growing on the -boundary of. your land, fronting Childers and 'Aberdeen roads, in accordance with sections 3 to 5 of bv-law, part 14, of the Borough of Gisborne. If you fail to comply with, tins order within two months from dato hereof, you will be liable to a penalty of £o for any delay after that date, and the Council may also proceed with the work of eradicating the hedge and charge you with the cost, in tlio terms of tho Municipal Corporations Act, 1900.”

Combating an argument that parents or guardians did not- care to semi children to the hospital for treatment, Mr. Matthews at last night’s meeting of the-Charitable Aid Board paid a nice tribute to the matron and stalt of the Gisborne Hospital. He mentioned one case of a baby nine or ten months old that had beeii operated on for hernia. The nurses were devoted to tlio little mite, and could not have been more loving had it belonged to their own families. Mr. Matthews said lie had been in many hospitals but, had never seen greater kindness, skill and attention lavished on patients than at the local institution. In reply to queries, patients, had told him that it was impossible :to obtain better treatment anywhere.. An anpredated item was the liberal scale of diet which prevailed.

Applications for the lease of a small grazing run of 2478 acz-os, situated in the survey districts of Mata and Tokomaru, close at the ‘ Gisborne Lands Office on the 25th inst. Should tliero be a number of a-"-lic-ants a ballot will be held the following day. The rental is £149 per half year. Tho block comprises undulating pastoral land, with an elevation of 1100 feet, and is well watered, falling rather steeply into the creeks. About 1000 acres are covered with a second growth of manuka scrub: tliero are 800 acres in bush (containing matai, rimu and some scattered totara), and the remainder includes some strips of light bush along the faces and open country. As most of the land was cleared originally the grassing is good. The land is situated on the GisborneWaiapu inland road, 18 miles from Waipu-o Bay.

A long discussion took place at the Council meeting last night regarding street levels. The architect for Messrs. Williams and Sherratt-’s building in Lowe street asked for the permanent level, and that recommended by the Engineer, who had made an elaborate iilan, was a foot below the present mark. The builders wished to know if the Council contemplated lowering the street. .Ur. Gibbon said that there had liever been any proper levels in Gisborne, and he was utilising his spare time in preparing them. It was necessary to fix them for future building opera tions; whether tlio Council decided to alter the streets accordingly was immaterial, as this could be done any time within the next twenty years. Cr. Wliinrny stoutly maintained that a street like I-owe street would never need altering. The Council, not wishing to iinjiose any hardships on the builders, eventually decided that the presentlevel in Lowe street be fixed as its permanent level. This, of Course, has no general application.

Plans and specifications for the proposed new Council Chambers, were laid on the table last night by the building inspector (Mr. J. R. Little). Cr. Whinray suggested that in view of the shortage of bricks, the building should be delayed a month or two so as not to accentuate the trouble in procuring supplies. He believed in supporting the local article. Cr. Sheridan said it would only cost £IOO more to obtain the bricks from Auckland. He thought it would be money well spent ; they did not want an indefinite delay. Cr. Sawyer asked what would he the use of delaying the building a couple of months; other traders in the meantime would absorb the local article. Cr. Pettie was against undue baste in passing tlio plans. The Council should have an opportunity of inspecting them properly. Whilst not. doubt'iyg Mr. Little's ability (Cr. Whinray: They are very good plans indeed) lie would like them checked by an architect. Cr Somervell had every confidence in the inspector’s, ability as a practical mail. Cr. Sheridan: Architects have ill examination to pass before starting business, Mr. Little could start tomorrow if lie liked. There is no force in the architect argument. It was finally agreed to defer consideration till next meeting, owing to the absence of three Councillors, . The Black-Premyslav Concert Co. brought their Gisborne season to a close at His Majesty’s Theatre last night. A large attendance greeted the musicians, and a very- attentive and appreciative hearing was given. The clear enunciation of Andrew Black came hu for positive and imperative recalls, while Prpmyslav was listened to with the closest attention. His absolute mastery of his instrument was clearly demonstrated, and he kindly consented to the recalls of his delighted audience. Miss Ilosina Buckmann's songs wore very popular, and Miss Bessie Beattie’s pianoforte items wore given a finished execution. Andrew Black’s contributions were the songs “Young Dietrich,” “Non pui Amiran” (Mozart), “When thy Blue Eyes” (Lassen), “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind” (Sergeant). “Land o’ the Leal,” “Blue Bonnets Over the Border,” and encores. Premyslav’s items were “Carmen Phantaisie” (Bizet), “Humoresque” (Dvorak), "Serenade” (Didla), “La Ronde des Lutins” (Bazzini), “Nocturne” (Chopin), “Zigennerweisen” (Sarasate), and “Scherzo” (Mendelssohn). Miss Rosina Buckmann sang “Rosary,” “Birth of Morn” (Leone), “Cuckoo,” “Tostiis Good-bye,” “The Boy I Love” (Wetherly), and “The Guardian Angel” for the double encores. Miss Bessie Beattie rendered the pianoforte selections “Toceato and Fugue” (BachTausigk “Winder-Flustem,” and encores.