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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2179, 7 September 1907, Page 2

Tho Gisborne school was closed .yesterday for term holidays. Tulie next inward Vancouver mail will reach Auckland from Sydney on Sunday, 15th inst. The County Council has a notification in this issue regarding the faking over of Ivina's Road, Makauri, us a County road. The bodies of tho man Lawrence, drowned at Hick’s Bay, and R,itchford, who was lost in tho Waiapu river, have not yet been recovered. Amongst recent land sales made by Mr \V. Lissant Clayton has been Mr W. Sutherland’s run at Tiniroto, which has been purchased by Mr Geo. Witters, of Makauri. Tho influenza epidemic is apparcjialy gaining strength in Gisborne, and a very large number of residents are under the spell of this, distressing affliction. Signatures are at present being obtained asking the Mayor to call a public meeting to consider tile Gisborne Harbor Bill. 'l’lio Outer Harbor Committee, also, is likely to be called together At a meeting of the Sievwi'iglit Memorial Committeo yesterday a progress payment for the memorial was passed. It was decided that the unveiling ceremony should take place oh October £>tli, Labor Day.

The services to be held at fet. Andrew's Church to-morrow nro advertised in this issue. Tho usual monthly meeting ol the No-License League is advertised toi Aloud i.v evening next. Air. i ink is to give a paper on “Drink " IU ! Demoralization.” Refreshments will bo provided, and there will be musical items. All sympathisers are invited.

Air. W. J. Wilson’s plans for the proposed new building for Holy liunirty Church are at present on view in tiho window of Messrs Slriorhvw anti Co.'s premises. A total seating capacity of 841 is shown as follows: Nave 372, aisles 216, transepts 216, choir 46.

In connection with tho Waipiro alleged criminal assault caso, the Maon, who was committed for trial a low days ago on tho chargo of actual bodily harm, was brought to Gisboino last ovoning from Tolaga Bay, by coach. Constable Alelsopp escorted the prisoner.

Tlio subject of Air. W. Corrie Johnston’s address last evening at the Choral Hall was “Tlio Soaling of tho Spirit.” There was a good attendance and an attentive hearing was accorded tho lecturer who. handled the subject in a forceful and interesting manner.

The Rev. C. Griffin will preach morning and evening at Wesley Church to-morrow. His subjects aro, “AVliat Good lias Christ done for the World’s Lifo” mid “Tlio Childrens Cry for Broad.” Tho United Bible Class is. held at 2.45 in tlio afternoon. Mr. Griffin wall hold a service at Ormond in tho afternoon.

Arrangements are now in full train for the social to be held in His Alujesty’s Theatre on Wednesday next by tho Kai'ti-City Football Club. During tlie evening caps will be presented to tlie junior team, and tlie trophies won, during tho year will be distributed by the Mayor. Tlio duties of AI.C.s will be carried out by Alessrs Lawless and Aliller.

Tlio Athenic, which arrived yesterday morning to load frozen meat for London, is the largest steamor that has visited this port. Her tonnage is 7,833, on which she pays 3d a ton harbor dues which amounts to £9i 18s 3d. She also pays a farthing a ton light-house dues amounting to £8 3s 2d, the total dues thus being £lO6 Is oil.

An enjoyable dance was held last evening in Whinray’s Hall, the Auckland ladies’ hockey team being the guests of the evening. A strong committee of ladies anil gentlemen hail been formed and these were assiduous in their efforts to promote tlie welfare and comfort of their guests. Tho ladies provided the supper which was served in the adjoining h«ll. Alessrs Gittos (piano) and Von Lubbo (violin) supplied tho music, which was greatly appreciated by tlio dancers.

A southern settler, at whose residence an inquest had been held, and who was quite unused to the proceedings, having followed all the details, including the payment to the six jurymen of-their fees of Is each, thought it was time for him to take action. Stepping up to tho police officer, he said: “Sergeant, you might let mo know will it it all comes to, anil I’ll pay tho exiienses now; it will save You sending in a bill.” Rather to the farmer’s surprise, tho officer explained that, tho Justice Department of the Sato was paying all the expense.

An important meeting of settlers oi Alotu, Rakauroa and Wliakarau will be held in tho Alotu school liouso on Saturday next, lltli inst. A report from tlie Saleyards Committee is understood to bo favorable to tlio establishment of sale yards at Alotu. The project meets with the. approval of Gisborne auctioneers, a site is available, and it is proposed to recommend the holding ol three or four sales a year. The matter of obtaining medical assistance at reasonable rates will be discussed, and Cr. McDonald will attend to address the settlers on tho question of County rating. A movement for securing a recreation ground also has promise of a successful issue.

The-“ Sydney Morning Humid” states that during last week 1000 rats and 448 mice were destroyed under the direction of tho Board of Health. Amongst 252 rats and 126 mice microscopically examined, only one was found to bo plague infected. The Board of Health has received a letter from the director of Public Health, New Caledonia, stating that attention was being paid to the destruction of rats and mice. Tho number destroyed in Noumea during the months of May. Juno and July was 4314, and no infection was found amongst any which were examined. The “Otago Daily Times” states that at Wednesday’s meeting of the Dunedin Benevolent Trustees, Air. Lo Cren said that one of tho inmates of the Benevolent Institution, who was “as fat as a pig,” has complained bitterly that his meat was shamefully cooked. He and Air. Burnett had gone to investigate, and found the meat was beautifully cooked, and that everybody else was satisfied. Air. Alee, when consulted. said that lie was of opinion that tliis particular inmate would be disr satisfied with the Grand Hotel. The trustees thought that if this person was not satisfied with the cuisine he had better go somewhere else.

The ilog-poisoiiing fiend is once more perpetrating bis cruel practices. Last week a dog was reported to have been poisoned and yesterday no less than five ilogs succumbed to. baits, apparently laid promiscuously around the town. It is presumably the work of one individual, and this poisoning in town hardly seems justifiable. One owner suggested that it is a precaution taken in lamb season, but it

scarcely seems feasible that the canines around town go on depredatory visits to worry the flocks. Certainly some of the victims aro not slieepworriers. One of tlio dogs was a fine black retriever named Rua. the property of Constable O’Hara, who when proceeding to Auckland, left the Animal at the police station. “Rua” was a general favorite about town and used to make a daily round of tlie hotel bars for the tit-bits and biscuits saved for his delectation.