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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2137, 20 July 1907, Page 2

Arbor Day is to bo celebrated at the Gisborne school.

The Post Office advises that cable communication with Shanghai and Nagasaki has been restored.

The time for the closing of mails per Aliowera for northern offices today has been extended to 9.30 a.m.

The Hawke’s Bay Education has a notice in this issue regarding plumbing examinations to be hold early next month.

The annual social under the ausoices of the H.A.C.B.S. will be held in His Majesty’s Theatre on August Ist.

Court business business is looking up. At the S.M. Court yesterday no less than foiir were committed to take their trial at the next Criminal sessions.

At Wesley Church to-morrow Mr Frazer will preijcli in the morning and the Rev. C. Griffin in the evening. Subject, “Jesus the Healer.” Mr, Griffin holds a service at Waimata in tiio morning.

The mootings all day to-morrow at the Salvation Army Hall will be conducted by Adjutant, Dickens. Bright and happy times are looked forward to. On Sunday week the local corps’ young people will conduct the meetings throughout the day. A general meeting of the Gisborne blanch of the Farmers’ Union will be held at the Club rooms at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when general business will bo transacted and reports regarding rabbits will be received.

Mr. J. A. Kelly, the local artist, lias executed n splendid oil painting of the late Mr. J, A, Harding. The picture is on exhibition at Messrs. Sbierlaw and Co’s premises, and has been much admired by many friends of the deceased citizen.

A middle-aged man named John Feeney appeared before the Court yesterday, and was fined 10s with 2s costs, in default 48 hours on a charge of drunkenness. He had several convictions against him, but the Magistrate was lenient as his last lapse was as far back as October last. The Weekly Press of July 24th will be a Gisborne number, giving nine pages of high-class illustrations of our town, together-with a specially written historical and descriptive- article. The pictures, of which there are J/, are from photographs taken wit hip the last three weeks, and will present the town in up-to-date aspect. Orders should be given as early as possible.

From the Department of Agriculture we have received the latest bulletin issued by the chemistry division of the Department, entitled “WireBasket Method of Testing Soil.” The system is explained in full detail, and it is further amplified by means of li nine ions photographic illustrations and diagrams of results achieved. The pamphlet will prove invaluable to farmers willing to get, the best, results from their land, and it is wen - thy of note that it Vill be &PJ&& free on application to the Minister for Agriculture.

?’Sn t ;, ll CoVrha^ S ail^&aSince 'longing tlmsly ’ Just say those lovely voids agam. Penny an ounce at Dustin s.

Local wholesale houses have received an intimation from the Union Oil Soap and Candle Co.. Auckland, that the wholesale price ol candles, has been raised id per lb. .1 lie duty oil imported candles lias been increased by a halfpenny per lb,

“The school attendance during the past, lour weeks has been rather poor, the prevalence of sickness keeping t low, 1 especially in the inLu. dcparinient!. It has averaged iM Ol 84 PU cent of the roll number, the school ooiinnimttco .was informed last night. Reporting to the School Committee hist evening, on the recont social in aid of the school baths, Mr. Do'ricy. headmaster, mentioned tlmt tl o not profits would bo over .1100. Iho ai chitoct (Mr. Brownlee) has tho plans in hand now and is waiting to bo supplied with dotailß ot lovols.

To-morrow afternoon the City Band under Bandmaster F.lLcldord wiU givo a concert! in tho Roci cation Grounds, when tho following programme will ho gone through :-Qu ok march, “Kia Ora,” selection J nates of Penzance,” show march, GaiIn nd of Flowers,” concert valse, “Alicia,” selection, UElisir l) Amore,” quick march, High School Dadets,” God Save tho King. At the meeting of tho Gisborne School Committee last night a circular from tho Education Board regarding tho observance of Arbor Day was road. The circular stated that tho Board desired that, the day should bo observed in all schools and made suggestions as t > wlmt should ho done. The Chairman and Messrs. Darton and Spence were appointed a subcommittee to make arrangements lor celobinting the day. ,

Tho sensational detent of the All Blacks by New South Males on M cdliosday has caused more interest than ever to be manifested in the tour, and Rugby enthusiasts are speculating whether All Australia will to-day repeat Wednesday’s performance Jiy tlio New South AYales team. For the convenience of those interested the result of to-day’s match, which should come to hand a little before t o clock, will ho posted outside tho Tunes office.

The first of a series of dances to ho held monthly, was held in Whmray’s Hall last evening when tlieie was about 50 couples present. The secretary, Mr. W. Lnttrell, was assiduous 'in his efforts to promote the success of the function and was ably seconded by tlio M C.’s, Messrs. B. Johnstone and F. Cumnnng lho music, supplied by Miss R. Mooio., left nothing to be desired and tlie dancers went through the long pro-m-ammo with evident enjoyment. The ladies supplied an excellent supper. which was done full justice to. Dancing was 'kept up till an early hour this morning.

A local telephone story. The worried housewife was ordering, by telephone, the meat required for dinner. With her disengaged arm she was nursing the latest young hopeful who •signified his disapproval of telephones by puling and fretting. In the.midst of her strict injunctions to the butcher to “mind it’s tender,” the lady of the house became so irritated with the infant’s behaviour that she let out an involuntary hut forcible “Shut u)i.” The astounded butcher at the other end of the wire rang off with a puzzled expression on his countenance. The lady, usually most courteous and affable, scarcely knows whether to explain the circumstances to tho tradesman or remain under the stigma of being positively rude.

A Missionary meeting is to be held in Holy Trinity Schoolroom on Monday evening next, at which the Bishop will preside. YVo understand the Bishop is paying a special visit to tlio town to be present at this meeting, tlie purpose of which is to promote interest in Foreigu Mission work. Five-minute addresses are to be given by Archdeacon H. M’illiams, Revs. Dawson-Thomas, Chatterton and Wright, and Dr. Williams. The following aro among tho subjects:— “What Foreign Missions have done for England,” “Some other results of Foreign Mission work,” “Do tlio heathen need Missions?” “The Prominence given to Foreign Missions at the coming Pan-Anglican Conference,” “How can a busy man help Missions'?” Refreshments are to be pro- . vided and the meeting enlivened with hymns. This being the most important missionary gathering held for some time in this parish a hearty invitation is given to all parishioners and any others interested to bo present.

At a special meeting of the Poverty Bov Hoad Board, held at Makaraka 011 Thursday, there were present: Messrs J. Brocklebank (chairman), A. J. Cameron, J. Russell, D. P. Cameron, J. Candy, and the Clerk (Mr. A. F. Cuff). The chairman explained the principal business was to decide whether the Board should stiike a rate or be merged into the county. The following estimate of the expenditure was arrived at: Kia Ora road £SO, Willows road £5, road from Woarcnga-a-hika to Green’s corner and from Biggs’ corner to Mrs Baty’s £SO, anoroaclies to Pardoe’s and Jones’ £2O, miscellaneous £3B. total about £174. Some discussion ensued on the question whether t-liis expenditure would put the roads in proper order. Mr. A. Cameron said this would be-money wasted; to pur, tlie roads in order would take at least £SO per mile. He held the view that they must raise sufficient to mend the roads properlv or let them go altogether. The chairman remarked that the roads appeared to be worn out. Mr. D. Cameron thought tlie Board entitled to a larger subsidy. The chairman pointed out that the Government onlv allowed a certain amount for road board districts, and the monev was divided amongst them. The clerk, in reply to a question. stated the rateable value of the Board’s district was £239,732. Mr. Russell was opposed to a rate; the ratepayers placed them there to expend the subsidy to tlie best advantage. The chairman remarked that the Board used to have a rate, but it liad been done away with as tJ I e. subsidy bad been thought sufficient'-: to keep the roads in repair. After further discussion a motion, moved In- Mr. D. Cameron and seconded by Mr. D. Cameron, was carried by a majority of one, striking a rate of a half-penny in the pound. Mr. A. Cameron announced his intention of doing his best to merge the Board into the County Council.

Before Air. Barton, S.M., yesterday, John Thomson and Jas. Vincent Crimmins, alias Mcßae, were charged with tlie theft of two £1 notes from the person of John Brooks. Air. I’. Alston Coleman, appeared for the accused who pleaded “Not guilty.” The evidence for tlio prosecution was to the effect- that- the informant, a laborer, was at tlie Gisborne Hotel on tlie afternoon of the 17th iust., and invited the two” accused and a man named Pull brook to . join him in drinks. He produced Ids purse, containing the notes and some silver, to pay for the drinks, and then replaced it- in his left-hand trousers pocket. Shortly afterwards lie missed tlie purse and asked accused if they had it. Gpcimips handed him the purse, empty, whilst- Thomson made 110 remark. Informant complained that bo hud been robbed and left tiip hotel. John Law, barman, saw the accused Thomson trying to open the middle -oommpnrtmont of tlie .purse, whilst tlie inioruiant held it, and did not appear to object. Witness was away for a minute or two but the meii were still there when he returned. •Brooks, who had had sufficient drink but was not drunk, made 110 complaint about tlie purse ill bis bearing, and witness did not see him leaving the hotel. Alfred Wallace, barman at the liiranganui Hotel, deposed that later in tlie day Thomson paid for drinks for himself, Fullbrook and another man, with a £1 note. Honrv Airey barman at the British Empire Hotel, gave evidence that at 1 o’clock the same day the two accused had drinks which, were “slated” as they said they had no money. Air. Barton considered a prima facie case had been made out and committed the two accused for trial at tlie next sessions. Bail was allowed in the usual sum. This morning Thomson,.Crimmins and Fullbrook will bo called upon to answer a charge of stealing a shirt and pair of trousers, the property of tlie some informant.