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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2239, 16 November 1907, Page 2

There will be a late train after the performance of “Bluebell iu Fairyland” to-night. A matinee performance of “Bluebell in Fairyland” will bo hold on Monday afternoon, commencing at 2.30, when special reduced prices will bo charged. The Gisborne School Committee has notified the Education Board that they approve of the motion passed by; the Wobdville School Committee, asking that the salaries for this year be paid on the attendance for last year, because of tlio large ■amount of sickness prevalent this year. The first half of the programme to ho given at an early date by the Cook County Coons consists of the usual minstrelsy, coon songs, and melodies, while the second part is devoted entirely to an after-dinner entertainment of the liigh-class order. Several visitors were present at Thursday Q veuing’s rehearsal, 'and enthusiastically complimented the company on their performance. The Gisborne School Committee met last night. Present: The llev. C. Griffin (in the clvair), and Messrs. Wildish, Sawyer, A. Spence, Blair, and Barton. The head-master reported that during the mo2itli the attendance lvad averaged 787, or 90 per cent. Messrs. Blair, Barton, and Bright were appointed the visiting committee for the ensuing month. ®' The matter of truancy was discussed at the meeting of the School Committee last night. The headmaster stated that there was )Vo truant officer in the town, and the effect of pupils absenting themselves persistently and not being dealt with was very bad on other pupils. Mr. Wildish moved that the secretary take Court proceedings against three particularly had cases reported on by the head-master. Mr. Barton said there were too many boys an town who were working while under age. The motion was carried. If you use Zymole Trokeys you will not be bothered with irritation of the throat, causing you to cough. Always carry them with you; they are pleasant to take.

No action has yob boon taken in regard to forming a citizen®’ committee in connection with tho City ■Band.

Tho Hafibor Board’s sand-pump dredgo started operations yesterday, being engaged all day in pumpiiig silt to behind tho Kaiti breastwork. Last n'igbit tlio School Committee authorised tho closing of tho school on Thursday next, on which day tho school snorts are to bo held at AVaer-onga-a-hika. Tho Cook County Curious Coons lie.bc! a successful practice on Thursday evening, tho progr amino for the first concert being gone through. Next week a full dress rehearsal will ho held. At tho Esplanade Rotunda last night tho City Band rendered an excellent programme of liigh-class music, which was greatly appreciated ,by tho largo number of people i>rosont. Tho collection realised the .munificent sum of 13s lOd. Sunday School anniversary services will bo celebrated at AVcsloy Church to-morrow at 11, 3 and 7. Special hymns by the Sunday school children and choir will ho rendered, with efficient orchestral accompaniment. Mr ’Frazer will deliver an address in the morning, Adjutant Dickens in the afternoon, and the Rev. C. Griffin in tho ovoning. The united afternoon assemblage, when friends will attend from other churches, will he a feature of tho day. At tlio Police Court yesterday, beforo Messrs. Hy. Lewis and AV. E. Ackroyd, Js.P., J'ames Ritchie was convicted on .a charge of being found drunk in a public place, and 'was fined 10s, with 3s costs, in default 18 hours. John Ryan, for a like offence, was fined 40s, in default 1-1 days’ imprisonment, tlliis being the third conviction. ,within six months. At accused’s request a prohibition order for 12 months was issued against him.