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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2109, 7 February 1908, Page 2

As a trap was proceeding to tho racecourse yesterday a bolt broke and a horse fell, being dragged by tho others for a short distance. No one was injured.

Mrs, Erskine states that at the racecourse yesterday afternoon, tho Inspector of Labor instructed her not to sell tobacco and cigarettes after one o’clock.

A lady complains that on Monday, as sho was coming from a bank, ail "undesirable” followed her and made a grab at her purse, but as it was attached to her wrist by a chain, tho man was unsuccessful.

At the S.M. Court yesterday Mr. Stock asked for a remand in a casein which ho appeared, on the ground that lie had only been instructed that morning, and had had no possible chance to prepare bis case. Tho S. M. said that- as the summons in the case had been served on January 29th, ho could not tako Mr. Stock’s short notice as an adequate excuse, tho defendant (whom ho represented) had had ample time to instruct counsel, and to have the case properly prepared. The interests of tho other party would have to be considered. It- was finally decided to compromise by taking plainitff’s evidence and to remand the case to enable witnesses for the defence to bo brought to town.

Yesterday tho Mangapapa District School held their annual picnic in the grounds of Mr. Malcolm McLeod. At 11 o’clock tho paddocks presented quite an animated appearance, fully 1.50 children having assembled with their parents -and friends. All tho refreshments were provided by the ladies of tho school district, and, needless to say, the good tilings were done full justice to. After -lunch races were run off for prizes presented by good friends. All were closely contested, and tho sack and obstacle races caused much merriment. A pleasing feature during the afternoon was the presentation of medals and first-class certificates to seven children who had not missed -a day during the year. There were also ten children to whom second-class certificates were presented, none of them having missed more than five half-days. Mr Cole congratulated the winners, but said tliat- he hoped to see a great many more this year—in fact, lie saw no reason wliv there should not be 30 medallists and fully as many gainers of second-class certificates. Cheers were given for Air. McLeod, the teachers, and the ladies, and the children left after having spent a most enjoyable day. Pale, nervous women with little strength and failing appetite are among those who receive the greatest benefit from Stearns’ Wine, the matchless tonic and strength restore-. Try it.—Advt.

Yesterday a portable steam boiler, weighing over seven tons, was landed at (lie wharf from the steamer Toron. It is consigned to Air. AY. J). Wilkinson, and is intended for use in the o.iv, I 'mill .which Air. AVilkinsun is to have built at Rukaurou. Tho witness in tho S.M. Court who recently said that something had occurred between tho 2nd and 3rd days of the month was outdone hy a witness yesterday morning, who said there were betwoon four and five horsoß running in u paddock.