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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2044, 22 November 1907, Page 2

Tho follo.wing has been -added to the Telephone Exchange:—274, -G -A Runci-man, private residence, Aberdeen road. -Deleted: 274, C. White.

At the next -sitting of the Licensing Committeo on 1 -December 6th apiplications for tlio renewal of licenses for tho Ormond and AA’acrcnga-a-liika Hotels will be considered.

A meeting of tho proprietors ox tho Lynda Soap and Trading Co. took place at the -Company's offices yesterday to receive and welcome Mr James McLeod, manager of the manufacturing department. It was resolved that the works be started and in full swing oil Monday 2otli inst. instead of December 2nd as' previously notified. Adjutant Dickens, of the ,Salvation Army, has received a letter from Commissioner McKie, thanking the people of this district, also the corps, for their hearty response to the selfdenial appeal, the splendid result from Gisborne and district having exceeded his most sanguine expectations. It is the Commissioner’s intention to pay a visit to this centre in the near future.

As .1 means "of enabling the sender of a letter addressed to a place abioad to prepay a reply, the Department issues reply coupons on payment of a fee of 3d, These coupons may be exchanged for a postage stamp; of the value of 2Jd ill any country -which adopts the scheme- The list of countries to which the-v may be sent is extensive, including practically all parts of the world but .Australia.

Why wait for that hoarseness to “wear off,” when Zymole Trokeys will stop it so much quicker ? Disagreeable coughs are often - avoided by the use of Zymole Trokeys. If yon want a Panama Hat or Gent.’s Straw -Boater, something choice in Neckties or Tennis Shirts, and want good honest value, pay us a visit.—C. Rosie and Co.

Tho wliolosalo warehouses of Gisborno liavo decided to bring thoir business hours into line with tlioso oi other parts of‘tho Dominion, by closing at noon on Saturdays. Tho warehouses will also close between 1 -and 2 o'clock daily. Hours for tho transaction o'f business aro from 8.40 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spocial interest attaches to the Salvation Army anniversary services on Sunday, anil public toil oil Tuesday. An onjoyablo musical programme for Tuesday evening is being arranged, and everything points to a successful gathering.

Speaking to a Times’ reporter yesterday on the prospects ol tlio Harbor Board scheme when it is submitted to tho ratepayers, Mr. W. L. •Rees, secretary ol tho Outer Harbor Committee, said: “It will bo carried by an overwhelming majority. lucre aro a few opposing it because they fear an increase of rates, forgetting how it will increase tho value of their properties, but tho great mass of tho people will show how determined they aro to have a proper harbor. Of course, wo shall not attempt to do anything until wo get tho report from Messrs Coode and Sons, but I liavo no doubt that will bo favorable. Tlio Mayor yesterday received tho following telegram from Mr AY. iD. Lysnar, who is at present in Wellington:—“The Bill lias now finally -passed all stages in both. Houses in a very satisfactory condition; tlio Legislative Council’s -amendments ha vo just boon agreed to by tho House. Tlio latter include Waia-pu for full rating purposes -for such portion of "the new loan as is -used to pay off the existing loans; it also -deletes one-tliird of the limit of excess wharfage dues on Waiapu’s produce. The Boaril‘can now charge what it thinks proper. The -Board is not to give moro than four and half per cent for tlie money borrowed, and must provido a sinking fund of one-half per cent. Tho Board is also -given power to pay preliminary expenses and the first year’s interest out of the loan. Tho Hon. Jas. Carroll has worked tho amendment through very well.”