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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2160, 16 August 1907, Page 2

In another column Mrs.- Dailey returns thanks to those who assisted her in conueotion with the recent fire. Ait the wool store of Messrs. Williams ami Kettle on the 17tih oust. Mr. 0. R. W.yllie will sell a section in tlie town of Ormond, Next month, commencing on the 24th. volunteer officers will assemble in Wellington for a systematic course of .instruction, extending over 10 days. One o 1“ two of the local officers will probably make the trip. The state of Gladstone-road, which lias never been in a worse condition, necessitated the use of the scraper yesterday. Considerable improvement was made in the thoroughfare, a fact that will he appreciated by pedestrians.

A very pleasant social function last- evening was the Hunt Club ball, held at Wliinray’s Hall. The invitations were largely availed of, and an enjoyable evening was spent, about •50 couples participating. A sumptuous supper was spread in the adjoining hall, Mr. A. P. Hailey being the caterer.

The local Cadets mustered in good force at the Drill Hall last evening, under Lieut. Doyle. Staff SergtMajor Williams imparted a good deal of instruction in the new style of drill, firing exercises, etc. The corps presents a smart appearance, and goes through its drill in a manner creditable alike to officers and non-commis-sioned officers.

The meagreness of the details on the race-cards for yesterday’s race meeting was commented upon. Whilst ages and pedigrees, etc., for the hunters’ events are not very important, at least the colors worn by the riders should be set out as a guide for the spectators. The committee might accept the hint for future meetings.

Mr. Ross, assistant stock inspector, and Air. Williamson have returned to town after a trip up the Ruakituri Valley. They state that the stock is in good order for this season of the year; on some clearings crops of turnips and rape had been raised for the slice]), with beneficial results. The travellers found the roads in a worse state than they have ever known them before, on account of the excessive rainfall.