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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2084, 9 January 1908, Page 2

Yesterday afternoon Captain Hawke, of the Til a tea, received, a telegram from the owner of the yaelit Ariki, chronicling the safe arrival of the vessel in Auckland. During the voyage the yacht did not leak, although .she wan strained slightly.

A report having been circulated in Auckland to the effect that Air. T. F. Farley, formerly of that city, is deceased, that gentleman chose a very satisfactory method of ■discrediting the rumor by calling at this office last evening. Like Mark Twain, when placed in a similar position. Mr. Farley says:—“Report of my death grossly exaggerated.” llis actual telegram to a relative in Auckland was: —“Fit as a Jiddle; aide to tnko on all decent-sized liars.” Naturally lie is incensed at such a, rumor having been circulated.

The Government owns a 'kincinatograpli and employs a kinematographist in Mr. J. M’Donald, the artistphotographer of the Tourist Department. At the invitation of Mr. T. E. Donne, a “Dominion” representative was present at a private show of the results that have so far been achieved in depicting those features of our picturesque country that lend thomeslves tj animated photography. Some of_these, it is stated, are exceptionally .interesting, .and, if exhibited abroad, shou'd prove valuable advertisements. One depicts a healthy crop of Maori girls executing the graceful poi dance with the neverresting Waikiti geyser playing continuously in ihe background; another deals with an amusing Maori canoe rare, with plenty of Native color; and still another is a particularly graphic picture of the steaming cliffs of Lake Rotomahana, and the Government launch maoenvring in the boiling waters of that historic lake.

The latest in town is Morse’s Ice Shampoo. Will relievo a headache immediately, also invigorating. Customers can rely on this Shampoo being a luxury right off the ice. Try ono at Morse’s Central Hairdressing Saloon.—Adv.