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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2116, 15 February 1908, Page 2

Mails for Auckland close at 11 a.m this morning.

Mr. Eustace Lane delivers an address to crown tenants at the Farmer’s Union Club rooms this afternoon

On Monday next there will be only one launch to the Alonowai for South—at 0 a.in. The Mokoia is not expected to arrive this morning beioro 8 o’clock, and tho last launch has been fixed lor noon.

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mosers G. Matthewson and F. \Y. Biacli, J.’s P., Herbert Gordon was fined £l, with costs 2s and expenses 10s, for having been found drunk while .in charge of a horse and vehicle.

The subjects of sermons to be preached to-morrow -at the Baptist Tabernacle by the Rev. AV. Lamb arc, in tlie morning at eleven, “Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh,” in the evening, “The answer to a very great question.” A. hearty welcome is given to all.

The case of Robert Charles Brown, charged with assaulting Cliing Poo with intent to causo grievous -bodily harm was called on at tho Police Court yesterday. A remand was granted till tho 18th Inst-. Detective Mad dorp stated that on that day lie would be prepared to go on with the case. \

The services to-morrow at AVeslev Church are of special interest-. In tlie morning Air Pallc wil preach on “Discouragement; it’s cause and cure.” This is 'Air Pa Ik’s last service prior to leaving Gisborne. In tho afternoon there will be a rally of tlie Gisborne Bible Class Union. Rev. Griffiin’s subject in the evening as •‘The Good Life. Air Griffiin will conduct service at AVaimata in tho morning.

A drover who arrived from Rakatiroa states that in that district very heavy rain fell on AAednesday and Thursday. He reports similar weather at every place oil Ins journey down. This will do a world of good to the grass ill the Rakauroa district. It came just at the right time, and will have a very beneficial effect. This opportune fall will save many thousands to this district as in many parts there was no feed at all. The vicar of Holy Trinity Church announces that Thanksgiving services for the recent 'rain -will be held in the church -to-morrow at 8 a.m., 11 a.in., and 7 p.m. Thanksgivings will also be rendered at the services in the suburbs of Mangapapa anu Kaiti to-morrow evening. All residents in town -.uid district who have benefited by the rainfall are cordially invited to join in returning thanks. All hooks -are provided.

Air. H. Anderson, cycle manufacturer, whilst riding along Gladstone road yesterday afternoon oil a motor cycle) met with a nasty accident. Opposite Air. AY. A. O’Aleara s shop a dog raced across the road in front of the machine, and a collision occurring. Air. Anderson was thrown violently on bis bead on the road, lie was removed to Dr. Collins’ surgery, and after being attended to was sent to a private hospital, suffering from concussion of tho brain Ho •was unconscious when taken to the hospital, but recovered consciousness in about ail hour, and at a late hour last night was reported to be doing very well.

Owing to the weather tho shooting for the trophy presented by Lieut. Coleman, Gisborne Hides, lists been indefinitely postponed.

A reminder is given of the opennil' eoneert to be given by McKillop’s Private Band sit tho Recreation Ground to-morrow (weather permitting).

At the Presbyterian Church tomorrow ovening, the Rev. W. Grant will preach on the subject oi “ A manly resolve, and what came oi it.” This is the second of a series oi sermons to men.

The meetings all. day to-morrow at the Salvation Army Hall will he conducted by Adjutant 'Dickons, assisted by a happy lot,of Salvationists. Bright 'and joyful services all day. A hearty welcome is extended to all.

There was a fair attendance at llis Majesty’s Theatre last night, when 'Perry’s Diorama Co gave their last performance. Everything went off well, some very interesting and amusing pictures being shown.

The railway people were kept very busy during the race season. Tlio traHie of the two Thursdays was large, and as to comparison the takings on Thursday last exceeded the previous Thursday by two shillings only.

Local volunteers are making preparations for the part they are to take in the manoeuvres that aro being organised to take place in the vicinity of Wellington at Easter. It is expected that both the mounted and infantry corps will ho well represented. The usual weekly parade of the Gisborne Rifles was held at the drill shed last evening, Capt. A. G. Beere being in command. Notwithstanding the weather, there was a good attendance. The time was spent in manual exercises, ordinary drill, and semaphore signalling.

.It is stated tlityt an Auckland linker intends starting business here in opposition to the local bakers. There is a suggestion that he is to favor the credit system. One of the Gisborne bakers said to a reporter that he did not think this was true, but if it was substantiated, the newcomer would be unable to sell his article at a cheaper price than tlio local one.

Passers by Messrs Peacocko and Co.’s timber yard in Palmerston road yesterday afternoon received something of a shock, when they heard a crackling and tliundor-like noise. The firm has hundreds of thousands of feet of timber stacked there, and apparently the pile had been overloaded. An any rate, it came to grief with a tremendous crash that shook the neighborhood. An immense quantity fell, and it will take many days to again stack the fallen timber.

A meeting in connection with the coming billiard championship was largely attended last evening. Rules and regulations for the contest were drawn up, and the first- game will be played on the 20th inst. The gold medal presented by the proprietors of the Victoria Billiard Saloon is on view in Messrs Shierlaw and Co.’s window. Mr. T. Ostoja, one of the partners in' the saloon, and who is managing a similar room in Auckland, intends to visit Gisborne at the time of the contest.

After clearing off for the second clay of the races, rain again commenced to fall about 5.30 la6t evening, and later on set in with a heavy and persistent drizzle that- promised to continue for some time. As the atmosphere is mild, the moisture will have a most beneficial effect upon the tliirsy pastures and stock, which have been having a trying time lately, and should now quickly pick up condition. The rain of the past few days will have put' thousands of pounds into the pockets of Poverty Bay farmers.

The School Bath Committee met at the school last evening, when there was a good attendance. A discussion took place on the question of construction of the bath by contract or day labor, and it was decided to do the work by day labor. Messrs Somervell, Brown, and Colley were elected a works committee, to act in conjunction with the architect. It was also decided that if funds are available, a gymnasium also be erected on tho school grounds. To do this work, it was considered that it would bo necessary to collect another £l5O or £2OO.

Speaking of the cash system, which has now been given a six weeks’ trial, a local baker stated that it proved all right to the bakers, and appeared to be giving every satisfaction. Sometimes it was a little awkward if a person did not have change, but on the whole it worked very well. Its great benefit to the bakers lies in the .fact that there are no book debts at all, and they have the satisfaction of knowing that every loaf of bread that left the shop was paid for, saving endless work in the matter of bookkeeping. All seem to be treating it- as a matter of course, opposition having almost disappeared, and the people are falling into line with the new order of things. One redeeming feature is that it makes a man live within his means.

A number of girls recently arrived in Sydney, having been assisted in regard to their passage money by the New South Wales Government. As soon as the steamer was berthed at Miller’s Point she was boaqdigs by officers of the Intelligence Department, who informed the domestics that comfortable places would be found for them. . One of the girls violently resented tho action of a Government officer in referring to her as ail immigrant. “I am no immigrant, and I want you to understand,” she said, “I am a respectable woman, and come of as good stock as you; perhaps better,” she added thoughtfully, ‘’because I have heard tint some of you people out here are descended from convicts.” The nonplussed officer went to considerable pains to explain to the girl tliat she had placed a wrong construction on the word, and that it was used quite correctly. Jt was not, however, until the officers of the vessel assured the injured lady that all the passengers on the ship were immigrants that she became amenable to reason.