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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2185, 14 September 1907, Page 2

Dr. Coker notifies "l; is patients that lie has removed to Brighit-sfcreot, next Cook County Council Chambers corner.

Mr. G. Grant, nceompinicil by tlio Horouidi Engineer, paid a visit of inspection to Wmilnrpro yesterday. Mr. Couston had not returned Horn tho waterworks in time to make the trip, and the withdrawal ol Air. Do G. Eraser (County Engineer) from tlio committee was notified.

A committee, appointed by tho Farmers' Union Executive, yesterday afternoon interviewed Mr. Broderick, Chief Lands Officer, regarding a stock reserve ou tlio Gitsborno-W&iroa road. As tho outcome it is probablo that of 20 acres proposed to ho dealt with, a couplo of acres will bo set apart as requested.

At Wesley Church to-morrow Air. I’alk will preach in the morning on “ A Beautiful Bouquet.’ Tho Rov. C. Griffin’s suhjoot in tho evening is “Double Forgiveness.” Tho collections are special gifts, both morning and ovoning. Tilio United Biblo Glass moots in tJio afternoon. Mr. Griffin will preach at Wainiatn in tho morning.

Captain Beore, Captain Tonibleson, and Lieutenants Coleman and Mitchell purpose leaving on tho 22nd inst. for Wellington, to attend a ten days’ coitrso of instruction for officers.' This assemblage of officers will he ono of the most representative yet held in tlio colony, a large number having signified tlieir intention of visiting tlio capital.

The following are the results of the theory examinations of tho Associated Board of tlio Royal Academy of Alnsic and jhe Royal College of Alusic, London, held in Gisborne in June last:—Advanced harmony—Air. Walter J. Lichtwark; rudiments of music —Albert M. Rhinesmith, Alerlo Somervell; school ■ rudiments of music— Henry G. Fraser; primary theory— Dorothy' M. Spence.

The reason of the clanging of tho firebell on Thursday evening was an outbreak at Alakaraka, resulting in the destruction of a dwelling-house occupied by Air. Clias. Gordon, carrier. The fire occurred during the absence of tho family', who were on a visit to Ormond, and though Air. AValsh and other neighbors did their best, only a few personal effocts wero saved.

Air. Do G. Fraser, County Engineer, did not join in a visit to the Wwihirere quarry .yesterday. The reason is explained in a communication forwarded to the Borough Engineer, in which Mr. Fraser states:

“As I am given to understand that tho County' Council will probably instruct mo to report on tlio Waihirere quarry with the view of obtaining stone, if suitable, for tlio Council’s use, 1 would ask to bo excused from noting on tho committee of gentlemen reporting to your Council on the matter.”

Tho Chief Postmaster at Gisborne lias advised the Poverty Bay Farmers’ Union Executive as follows:—“Adverting to your communication of July lGtli last, representing tho necessity for tho establishment of a direct mail service between Alotu and Opoti'ki, I liavo the honor to inform you that tho Hon. the Postmaster-General has approved the same, and that the matter will ho arranged as soon as possible. I may add that the service is to bo a weekly one, at a cost of £IOO per annum, and I trust that this will fully meet all requirements.” Air. Elliott mentioned at yesterday’s meeting that two tenders had been received for the service.

No. 1 squad, under Sergt. Scott, proved altogether too good for the remaining squads of the Gisborne Rifles, in connection with a competition for efficiency and attendance. The system of marks drawn up by the officers is very thorough and comprehensive. consequently the sergeants of squads have an incentive to keep their men up to the mark in appearance, attendance, drill, and the study of the manual of instruction. No. 2 squad, under Sergt. Somervell, obtained second place, No. 4 squad, under Sergt. Taylor, third position, with No. 3 squad (Sergt. Hay) close up. Captain Reere, in announcing the result of'the first quarter’s marks last evening, congratulated Sergt Scott and his men on their creditabli record. He pointed out that men in some of the squads lost marks by not applying for leave when unable to attend parades.