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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2059, 10 December 1907, Page 2

The Salvation Army Band is at present practising carols to be rendered on Christmas Eve. Wool shipments per tlie Tunakina, which -left this port last night, are timed to catch tlie March sales in London. 'Mr R. Emanuel, hairdresser, who has taken over the business of Mr Alf. Tanner, moves into the latter’s premises on Monday next. Judge Jones expects to bo back in -Gisborne in time to hold a short sitting of the Native Land Court prior to the Christmas vacation. A meeting of creditors, in the bankrupt estate of Albert Treves, laborer, of Gisborne, will be bold at the ofiice of the Deputy Assignee (Mr J. Coleman) on Tuesday next, 17th inst., at 2.30. A curious attempt to push German goods was instanced by the receipt in town the other day of a motor car advertising journal addressed from “Deutscheland” to “Clayton Bros. Wellington, Neuseeland.” Adjutant Dickons, of the Salvation Army, has the preparations for the free Christmas Tree, to be thrown open to children on tlie 20tli inst., well in hand. He still wants donations, so that those friends wishing to contribute should do so at once. A new journal, the “Taihape Daily Times and Waimarino Advocate,” has been launched on tlio troublous seas of journalism, having for its avowed, object the advancement of those districts. It is to be an evening paper published daily, and judging from the initial issue should have a successful career. During his short stay in Gisborne from Saturday morning to Sunday evening, Dr DeLisle, District Health Officer, conferred with Mr W. Miller, Stock Inspector, as to the destruction of diseased animals, and suitable arrangements were made with Messrs Bourke and Coy., who are having a destructor erected for the purpose. On receipt of news from Wai’via that Mr. Goffe, of the Native Land Court, had again distinguished himself in saving life alleged to ' have been in danger, the members of tl e Civil Service in Gisborne sent him a congratulatory address accompanied by“a leather medal”in token of their appreciation of his action. Mr A. L. D. Fraser has been asked to make the presentation on their behalf. The telegraph department notifies the charges in respect of which cablegrams may now be accepted, within the Dominion for transmission by “Wireless” from various stations in Canada and the United States to such steamers in the Atlantic as* are fitted with the “Wireless” apparatus. Tlie charges vary from 8s 4d to 12s 6d for 10 words: hnt- this is in addition to the ordinary jyible rates.

A representative meeting, of the Freezing Works Union was held last night, when 30 new members were elected. A deputation from the Painters’ Union waited on the meeting with a view to forming a Trades and Labor Council in Gisborne. After discussion it was resolved that the secretary and treasurer be appointed delegates to confer on the matter with delegates from other unions.

Dr J. Nelson Matthews, of the Turakina, called in yesterday for the purpose of notifying that on Saturday four pigeons in a very tired condition came aboard the vessel. The birds bore the following marks; —W 1906, W 1907, 134, 639. Later a fifth bird, a blue rock, alighted on the vessel, having W 1906-7 27 oi a brass ring and 8643 on a rubber band. The birds will be carried on to Napier, -where an endeavor will be made to find their owners.

A reminder of the approach of the holiday season is' given by Mr. W. Lissant Clayton, estate agent, who forwards a particularly neat and quite unique token of Christmas and New Year greetings. ■ A prettily designed wrapper contains a mock account in which the recipient is ereiiited with an abundance of good gifts, whilst a neat little hanger, of a handy size for a desk, contains a small almanac and a thermometer. Shares in the Waihi East Gold Mining Coy. are being taken up well in Poverty Bay. Recently the company had an offer from Mr H. M. Simmonds, lately manager of the Waihi Grand junction Mine, who knows the property intimately, to put it on the London market, but the proprietors decided to develop it more before doing so. It is worthy of note that the land around the Waihi East property has been pegged out on behalf of well-known Auckland mining men. A cony of a very useful little publication on Gardening -lias reached this office. It is entitled “Thirty Six years in Colonial Gardening” and has been written by Mr William Levy, of Waikumete, Auckland. In it- the author gives the benefit of his lengthy experience in a series of articles on various phases of household gardening. It is particularly suited to the needs .of the “cottage gardener,” being written for the man with the quarter aero. A special feature is an illustrated article on espalier and wall culture, a form of gardening that is strangely, enough almost entirely neglected in this country. The representative of the Dominion Pyrotechnic Company, which is now supplying “Wonderland,” Wellington, with fireworks displays, is at present in Gisborne, trying to secure suitable grounds for a display here about New Year time. The 'programmes presented to the Wellington public at Wonderland are stated to be very novel and unique, and great credit is given to tlie company for the perfect reproductions of various subjects, especially the naval battle and defence of Port Arthur, depicting the bombardment of the forts and ultimate destruction of -the fleet. All the vessels, are propelled hv fireworks. This is a new and original idea, showing the vessels manoeuvring and the torpedo boats firing, etc. As a display of this kind has never been given in Gisborne, it is to be hoped that, a suitable site may be obtained, in which case a large attendance would certainly be recorded. If you 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.—43. Rosie and Co.

Wo have the Latest and Best Assortment of Xmas Chocolates in fancy boxes, and Marzipan lozenges, etc. Caramels in air-tight tins and boxes. See them,—Dustin’s.

11l view of a possible interruption in the water supply, a number of suburban residents have taken the precaution to replenish their tanks by means of hose pipes.

' A party of tanglers had a very successful catch last evening from the end of the breakwater. Included in their haul was a fine sel mapper weighing between Sib and 41b, and over a dozen other fish, averaging about 21b in weight.

During the past fortnight Mr. Harris, of the Government Survey Department, has been in Gisborne obtaining preliminary information concerning the Mangatu and Waingaromia survey districts, as well as the Motn, from tlie geological aspect. He left on Sunday niglit for Willington, and bis visit will bo followed by one by Mr. Bell, the chief Government geologist, who lias been authorised to report on the oil possibilities of these districts.