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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2000, 2 October 1907, Page 2

A notice is inserted ill this issue by tho A. and P. Association regarding the trotting events at tho coming Show.

In another column appears a notice regarding examinations to be held on December 3rd by tho University of New Zealand.

On Thursday, Messrs Redstone amt Go. resume the full Gisborne-AVai-pi.ro coach service, the ro.'tds being now passable. Tho following registrations were recorded in this district for Sei>tember :—Births 54, marriages 14, deaths 7 ; for tho quarter, births 120, marriages 34, deaths 20.

' A sitting of the Tai-Huwliiiti Maori Land Board will bo hold on .Monday next, to deal with adjourned business. The next general sitting will be on the 21st inst.

Tho quarterly summoned meeting of Gisborne Ten/t 1.0. R. will he held to-morrow evening,w hen in addition to ordinary business a discussion on juvenile work will bo hold. Mr. Enoch Roberts, desiring to devote his undivided attention to Tiis Tolapyt Bay business, has disposed of his AVhatatutu store to Mr. AV. P. Poole, recently iu tlio employment of Mr. AVilliams, Tuparoa.

Tho ltowly-formed Lynda Soap-mak-ing and Trading Company is making satisfactory progress, and thero is every prospect of this valuable industry being shortly placed upon a thoroughly sound footing. Tho County Council Committee is proceeding with its deliberations regarding Mr. Lysnar’s financial proposition. Details have yet to ho worked out, but tlio committee’s report is likely to he ready for next Council meeting.

Tho inlluenza fiend made sad ravages iu Auckland city. A local resilient received news yesterday of cases in which distressing results ensued. Three children in one family died within ton days, and in anothor case three died within a fortnight.

The last of tho public meetings in connection with the Salvation Army soil-denial appeal will bo held in tho Barracks this evening, when StaffCaptain AA'ard will conduct an illustrated service of song, entitled “The Angel’s Christmas.”

Tho following letters are lying unclaimed at tho Dead Letter Office: — From Victoria-—Miss M. Carlton ; Canada—C. Carter, F. AValdron ; France —Miss A. Davis; United Kingdom— Mr. Garwood, Mrs. P. AVeinterbottom; Tasmania—J. Linuane, C. Steans.

Gisborne’s rainfall for September totalled 3.41 inches, rain falling on 14 days. The highest fall was on the 16th, ~1.40in. The figures are fairly well up to the average in September for the last 29 years, which is 3.8 S inhees, for 14 days’ rainfall. Last year for the corresponding month the total was 2.84, oai 15 days. In addition to those previously published the following judges will officiate at the Poverty Bay A. and P. Show on tho 22ud. and 23rd. inst: Trotting events, the Hon. Captain Tucker; jumping events, Messrs. J. lino (Alasterton) and M. Baird (Hustings); poultry, Mr. J. AA’alker, the well-known Auckland fancier. The judge for the dog class has not yet been appointed. Mr. AV. C’orrie Johnston delivered an interesting and instructive address at the Baptist Tabernacle last evening, choosing as liia subject “Diagram of Dispensation, Forgiveness, Peace, Deliverance, and Power.” Mr Johnston will hold another special mission meeting on Friday night, commencing at 7.30, when ho will again speak on the foregoing subjects.

Messrs-. AY. D. Lysnar; (chairman) and T. Adair (secretary) of the Gisborne Oil Co., leave for A\ Te]lington on Thursday in connection wiiitli the request, made . that the Government should allow the Government Geologist (Dr. Bell) to visit the oilbearing country and define the anticlines, _ preparatory to boring being proceeded with. On his recent visit the matter was brought beforo tho Hon. 'J. Carroll, who promised his -assistance.

AVhataupoko bridge was tho scene of congested traffic yesterday afternoon, as the result of a shed that was being transferred from Kaiti blocking the way. A team of eight bullocks provided the motive power, and as they, lumbered over the bridge tho small building swayed and became caught in the sides. It was closo on half an hour before a fresh start could be made, and in the meantime a scoro of vehicles of various kinds had ranged up behind waiting to cross to tho other side of the river.

“Self-denial” collectors arc now at work in Gisborne in connection with the Salvation Army social organisation. The town and district have been systematically mapped out for the purpose. Despite organisation, however, many people are apt to be overlooked, and Adjutant Dickens trusts that all will bear in mind the good purpose for which tlio fund is intended, and that remembering tlio Master’s words, “Inasmuch as yo have done it unto one of tho least of these Al.v brethren ye have dono it unto Me.” they will not fail to forward contributions.

In the monthly report from Mr. AV. Lissant Clayton’s Land Agency it is stated that the demand for town properties is somewhat dull, doubtless in view of the laud sale a fter the Show, although a few have been sold. This is not exceptional for this time of tho year. Owners of country properties aro now in most instances reluctant to sell until after shearing, although a few runs changed hands during the month, amongst which was the sale of Mr. AA r . Sutherland’s property at Tiniroto to Mr. G. AA'itters, the former gentleman immediately afterwards purchasing Mr. A. R. Small’s.

There was a fairly largo gathering at the Salvation Army Barracks last evening, ior tho socond of tho series of public mootings. Brigadier Albiston presided, and there was a breeziness and heartiness about the proceedings that came as quite a stimulant to visitors. Alter tho opening song anil prayer, tho Band, under Bandmaster Farthing, played a selection in good stylo, and the Audience wus thou treated to a vigorous and inspiring littlo speech from tho Brigadier. lio referred to tho modest start made by tho Salvation Army many years ago, spoko of its gradual expansion, and dwelt on tlio Army’s many ramifications in all parts of tlio world to-day. Dealing with the gigantic social work undertaken, tho Brigadier called attention to tho wonderful rosults accruing from “selfdenial,” and urged Gisboruo and district to help tlio fund in as liberal a manner as possible. Afterwards a varied musical programme “kept things going,” and thero was not a dull moment all evening. Tho Brigadier, with his contagious spirit of camaraderie, was to the forefront with humor and song, and found many willing supporters. Major Dutton gave a solo and an instrumental selection “Fairy Bells” ; Staff-Captain Ward contributed a solo, Bro. Milieu a recitation, Mrs. (Adjutant) Dickens a solo and Miss May Kelly a solo. Somo bright baud selections and instrumental and vocal music on a fine phonograph wore also given. As the programme announced, “coffee and indigestion at 9.30” completed the proceedings.