GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2201, 3 October 1907, Page 1

GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

-oPress Association. HAMILTON, Oct. 2. Owing to Mr Purdy, district health officer, tracing tho source of a typhoid epidemic to the milk supply, strong feeling has ariseii in town against tlio local supply. Tho Mayor, Mr. J. S. Bond, telegraphed to tlio Ministor for Agriculture strongly urging that milk should be jdrawii from the Government farm at Runkura, where there woro cows certified by a. Government officer to ho free of disease and in condition in every way satisfactory. Ho pointed out that ho vendors could draw supplies from the farm under the Department’s regulation, and that there was an opportunity for a splendid object lesson to ‘ tho Dominion. WELLINGTON, Oct. 2. At the Magistrate’s Court to-day Alfred Roberts pleaded guilty to stealing jewellery valued at £36 13s from a dwelling in Wellington, and was committed to tho Supreme Court for sentence. •Mr. 0. Gardiner, accompanied by Mr. W. 11. Field, M.H.R., waited on tlio Premier to-day with a request that tho provisions of the Land and Income Assessment-Bill should be so framed as to put tlio owner of flax lands: who erected and operated a mill in the same position as the miller who- operated on leased lands. Tho Premier said tin's would result -in the owner, while not paying income tax, escaping the payment of a tax imposed on all other parties. The proper, way to tax flax land was by wny of an income tax. He promised to look info the matter.

. COUNTRY NEWS. POUAWA. (from OUR CORRESrONDENT.) September 30. 1 Tho annual picnic of tho AV hangar a native school was hold on Saturday i last, on Mr. Seymour’s property near 1 tho boacli, kindly granted fpr tlio ‘ occasion. Tho weather was perfect, if a little extra wind bo excepted. The picnic was a complete success in every respect. A largo number of both' natives and Europeans turnp-'l out to enjoy themsolves, and neither fkl nor young wero disappointed. Tho fun started - about 10.30, and by lunch time evoryono was prepared to -Jo justico to the repast which was amply provided for. Then tho hall was again set a-rolling, and games, races and sports wero entered into hy young and old, and also by young ladies and younger ones until the clay was nearly spent, when beforo parting, tea was served, and whilo some loft for homo otliors adjourned to tho Pakarae Hall where they indulged in a few hours’ dancing which put a pleasant finishing touch to a very pleasant day. Everyone vied with each other to mako the gathering a success, and they succeeded. "While it is invidious t-o compare, still it would bo. hardly fair not to mention tho untiring efforts of Mrs Shaw, of Pakarae, and the muchrespected teacher, Mr. Fraser, who, with tho school committee, was tho mainstay of tho whole gathering. Now tho lamb marking is ovor for another season. Contrary to expectations the percentage hardly came up to last year, • although still good, as high as 125 per cent having been recorded, but taking tho lambing all round the shortage may he estimated at a littlo over 5 per cent on tho average. However, tho lambs aro looking well, and if they continue to thrivo as they aro doing now a largo number will bo fit for freezing at an earlier date than last year. Tho westerly wind prevailing for tho last two woeks has retarded tho growth of feed a bit, but on tlio other hand it is drying up the roads a hit. And tho roads, by the way, will want a deal of drying and something more beloro much wool carting eau be done on thorn.

TOKOMARU BAY.

(from our correspondent.) . September 30. On Friday night last the Tokomaru Football Club’s plain and fancy dress ball took place. The popularity of the premier East Coast club was fully evidenced by the splendid attendance, tile sale of tickets realising £22. Tlio committee’s arrangements wero excellent, decorations, floor, music and supper being all that could be wished for. The ladies and gentlemen who appeared in fancy costume had taken great pains over their dresses, and the Grand March at the opening of the ball was quito a pretty picture. It is generally admitted that there was never a more successful function locally, and all present enjoyed themselves to the utmost- The committee gave prizes for the best fancy costumes, and the judges, Mrs. Oates, and Mr. Buchanan, awarded the prizes to Mrs J. Wilson, who appeared as a Maori wahine, and to Mr. R. K. Johnston (Nogro). The handsome mat worn by Mrs. Wilson was wholly made of kiwi feathers. The committed responsible far the success- of (lio ball were: Messrs Newton (secretary), E: Potae, Cookery, Goodwin, A. Alntahiki, W. H. Potao, Wi Clarke, Pua Babington, W. Piper, Whare Gerrard and G. Oates. Mr Peta Mulligan made an efficient M.C. Tho following ladies contributed refreshments: Misses Williams, Taotu, qnd Tu Pahina and Mesclariies Oates, Newton, P. Mulligan, P. ICoria, C. Kutia, Kelly, Piper, Sigley, Cookery, H. White and Kopua. Mrs. Perry kindly lent her piano for tlio occasion, and the bulk of tho music q-as supplied by Mr. Hone Haeuga, Misses Walker and Gerrard playing extras. Messrs. Jamieson, Buchanan and Connelly kindly donated tho gents’ fancy dress prize. In addition to the prize-winners the folio-w----ing in fancy dress costume were noticeable : —Misses B. Robertson (Baby), C. Robertson (Gondolier), Williams (Bed Cross Nurse), Mulligan (Butterfly Tea), R. Rua (Seliooi-girlj, Ada Potae (Maori girl), Tu Pahina (Moonlight), and Mesdames Quinn (Gipsy fortune-toller), P. Ivoria (Dominion), P. Mulligan (Maori wahine), Sigley (Butterfly), and K. White (Maori wahine), and Messrs. W.H. Connelly (A. Tramp, Esq.), Black (Swagger), Snjith (Dummy, advertising local farmers), E. Potae (Maori warrior), Cookery (Alephistoplieles),. Pua Baljbington (Football), G. Oates (Sergeant), and W. Oates (Crickot).