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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2215, 19 October 1907, Page 2

A donation of £35 15s lias been received towards the funds of the Hospital from “Anonymous.”

It is expected that the next meeting of the Harbor Board will be held this day week to suit the convenience of Captain Tucker.

About 40 couples occupied the floor at the social held in the Taruheru reading room on Thursday evening under the auspices of the Taruheru Cricket Club. Mr. T. Sharpe acted as M.C., and Miss Moore supplied the music, extras being played by Miss Matliieson and Mr. C. Miller. Songs were contributed by Messrs Chapman, Lyons, Austin, and N. Pilcher. An excellent supper was provided by an enthusiastic lady member of the club.

Tho practice of the Cook County Curious Coons on Thursday evening took the form of a social evening, each member contributing a musical item. Light 'refreshments wore provided, and a number of toasts were honored. There was a good attendance of members, and a pleasant time was spent by all. The unilorms to lie used at the company’s two concerts, to be given at the end of next month, were served out, and were worn lor the first time.

No. 128, Nurso Taylor, has been deleted from tho telephone exchange. The City- Band will give a sacred conceit, at Trafalgar Rotunda on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o’clock.

11l the House yesterday afternoon leave ol" absence was granted to Mr. McLnohlnn, member for Ashburton, oil the ground of ill-health.

Inspector Georgeson, of the Labor Department, is prosecuting his inspection of shearing sheds in the inland districts, and will he engaged on tile work for some day-s to come.

Tho Rev. Father Lane, on behalf of tlio Catholic community, convoys thanks to Mr, J. 11. Ormond for his generous donation to their bazaar of a valuable sulky.

The monster bazaar and sale of work in connection with St. Mary’s Church opens in the Theatre on Monday evening. There are a number ol special attractions for Carnival week.

The report, published in yesterday’s issue, that one of the local hotel's has been purchased by Mr. Chilton is incorrect so far as the Record Reign Hotel is concerned.

The. milking machine is making good headway in this district, the latest convert to the new idea being Mr. AV 1). Bell, who supplies milk in the town, lie lias put in a plant capable of milking six cows at a time. Closing addresses by Mr. AV. Corrio Jblinstou will be held liu tlio Baptist Tabernacle on Sunday morning and evening and Tuesday night. The subject is “God’s Gospel ol Substitution, versus Theosophy’s Self-Sacri-fice and Heathenism.” One of the events of the Show week will be tlio smoke concert widen Clio members ol the P.B. Farmers' G'lub are giving to their friends ana rlio visiting judges of the A. and P. Show on Tuesday night. A most excellent programme has been arranged, and every eilort is being made by the members to ensure success.

Country playgoers will be pleased to learn that arrangements have been made to delay the-departure of tins evening’s train to 10.30. Xliip win enable patrons to witness .the full performance of Fuller’s Vaudeville Company at His Majesty’s Theatre, and still have comfortable time to catch tho train.

The meetings all day to-morrow at tho Salvation Army will be conducted by Adjutant Dickens, assisted by Captain Church and a happy lot of Salvationists. A bright and happy day is looked forward to, and a very hearty welcome is extended to all. Special singing and music will bo rendered during tho day. Tho Barraba Buckjumpers’ show season commences t-lns evening, at the corner opposite Mr. Hill’s, U'lad-stone-rond. Buckjumping, steeplecihas.ing, and high-jumping are on die programme, and variety will be lent by tho comic business of the down and dummy. A band will be iin attendance. Seats are to be reserved for ladies.

“Theosophy, tlxe Friend of Religion” is the title of a lecture to be delivered by Miss K. Browning, M.A., under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, on Sunday evening in AVhinray’s Hall. The subject is of great interest to many, and a large gathering is looked forward to. His AVorship the Mayor will preside. A “Bible Talk” will bo "held in tho Society’s room, Good’s buildings, at 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon.

Country members of school committees are reminded that tho annual meeting of the Poverty Bay School Committees’ Association will bo held on Thursday evening next, at the High School. All committee men are invited. Similar Associations in other parts of the Dominion have been instrumental in securing various reforms in school management, and ther remains much useful work to be done.

A valuable greyhound, the property of Air. Cuthbert Morse, was run over by a cyclist on Thursday afternoon, one of its forelegs being broken. Mr Alorse carried the wounded dog into his shop, where the limb was set by Dr. Schumacher. The accident is an unfortunate one, as tho hound, which is full brother to Mararoa, which secured first prize at the Dunedin show this year, has been entered by Mr. Alorse in the greyhound class at the Poverty Bay Show.

In connection with the statement that Air. H. G. Tucker had refrained from giving evidence that would have had an important- bearing oh the recent case in which Air. Thos. Baird was accused, tlio latter lias asked us to state that Air. Tucker communicated with him, offering to give evidence if required. He (Air. Baird), through an oversight, omitted to take advantage of the offer, so that no blame was in any way attachable to Air. Tucker.

To-morrow tlie services of 'Wesley Church are to be conducted by the Rev. E. 0. Blamires, who is one of the most popular young men in the Methodist ministry. Although living in Canterbury, lie was invited by the Napier school to celebrate its anniversary on Sunday last. The Daily Telegraph of Monday said:—“The ed yesterday at the three services held in connection with the Sunday School anniversary. The pulpit was occupied on each occasion by the Rev. E. O. Blamires, who spoke with a considerable degree; of spiritual power.” Mr. Blamires will arrive here this morning on his first visit to Gisborne.

Regarding tlio further statement of Mr. Dal ton relative to native schools, tlio Hon. Mr. Eowlds, Minister of Education, says: “I have said all that I intend to sav on the subject at present. My first statement expresses tlie facts sufficiently, The Education Department had nothing .to do with the purchase of the biscuits referred to. I find that in certain localities last year the Maoris were m a state of destitution through the failure of their crops, and that tlie Native Department gavo assistance where required. In the cases referred to the teachers simply acted as the agents of the Native Department in distributing the relief.” The Bible-in-scbools teachers are to give a concert in the Anglican Schoolroom next Tuesday evening. Among tlio items are two inarches to be played on bells, which are lent by Archdeacon H. Williams. The performers have been practising tor many weeks past, and the items have proved interesting and pleasant. There will be other instrumental music, and songs and recitations. Tho second half of the programme will consist of amateur minstrelsy in which some of the students of Te Rail Collego have consented to take part. These items include two glees, a- trio, e. solo with human accompaniment, and songs with chorus, with the incidental merriment usual in minstrelsy.

Young People’s Day will be observed in St. Andrew’s Church by services of a special character to-mor-row. A printed order of service issued bv the General Assembly’s Comwill be used morning and evening. In the morning the Sunday school scholars with their teachers will be in attendance, occupying the front seats. Parents whose children are not attached to any church or Sunday school arc earnestly invited to bring them to tho morning service. In the evening the service is designed for young men and women* when tlie Rev. Wm. Grant will give an address on “The True Patriotism.” Bright, inspiring music will be rendered at both services. Strangers and visitors and all who are unconnected with any other congregation, will be made heartily welcome.

Tlio land sale, which is to bo hold by Messrs Williams . and Kettle, m conjunction with Mr. AV. Lissant Clayton, noxt Saturday (alter tlio Show), promises to bo one ol the most interesting sales of the season, liesides some of the finest suburban properties yet placed upon the market, Mr. Lissant Clayton lias lieon instructed by Mr. J. It. licdstono to offer his valuable section at the corner of Head’s Quay and ho we street. It is understood that Mr. ltedstono is placing a very low reserve upon this property, and as it is almost the only remaining building site in the heart of the town it is extremely probable that tlio bidding will he very keen. It is a good opportunity for investors who desire to build commodious premises for shops and olfices. Plans may be obtained on application to the agent.