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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2131, 4 March 1908, Page 2

The Supreme Court resumes at 10.30 this morning, Chamber matters being taken at 9.00.

The Wellington-Naples mail despatched on 24th January, arrived in London on Ist March.

Three drunkards wero dealt with at the Police Court yesterday, and two of them were Supreme Court witnesses.

An. elderly man was charged at the Polico Court yesterday with, lunacy, and on medical evidence was committed to the Auckland Mental Hospital.

As usual a large number of people are travelling overland to the Opotiki show, many having been observed on the road during tlio past week.

The first meeting of the Chess Club in the recently-opened season was held last night when a few members attended. It is expected that there will be a largo muster at the next meeting to bo held on Saturday. A telegraph office will be opened at the Trentliam Rifle range to-day, and the hours of attendance will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 7to 9 p.m. On Sunday the hours will bo 5 to 5.30 p.m.

At the Police Court yesterday two first offending drunkards were deal', with in the usual manner, and John Cole, once previously convicted during the past six months w r as fined'los with costs 2s, in default 48 hours imprisonment.

Mr. Claude AVhaito arrives by the Mokoia this afternoon to complete arrangements for the opening of Air. Herbert Flemming’s New English Company on Wednesday next. The box plans will be opened oil Friday morning.

The Mayor, Air John Towuley, received the following telegram' from the Hon. Jas. Carroll last evening: “Have just learned with much regret of the disastrous fire in Gladstone road, and would ask you to convoy my sympathy to those who have suffered so much thereby.”

The manager of the Union S.S. Co. advises that the Alokoia left Auckland at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, but owing to a breakdown slie had to return to the wharf, and did not leave till about 8 o’clock. She is not expected to arrive in the Bay before S o’clock to-night, and the only launch to connect with her will leave the wharf at 8 o’clock.

Letters for the following persons are lying unclaimed at the Post Office. From United Kingdom: G. Brown, G. O. Brown, H. Grey, G. D. Hair ratty, A. N. Jones, S. S. Stretton, J. A. Williams, Airs Sien. New South AVales: Aladame L. Bowry, AV. Cashel. G. Donnelly, J. Lynch, Aliss Schmidt. Victoria: G. A. Deucher, F. J. Joyce. Natal: Aliss A. Tait. Ita]y r : T. B. Cncchietti.

Sub-Inspector Dwyer has been in Gisborne for a few days making investigations into certain matters concerning the- local xiolice force. He leaves for the South this evening, and on arrival in AVellington will immediately hand his report to headquarters. In the -meantime nothing definite lias been decided with regard to the charges made -against- certain officers, and rumors that were prevalent in the street yesterday are quite without foundation.

The Borough Council authorities have succeeded in invoking many inward curses from AVhataupoko residents who have occasion to pass along the Southern side of Fitzherbert street. The footpath has received some -attention from the Council’s workmen, and having been regraded , has been covered with loose gravel to a depth of several inches. Probably something more will be done in due course, blit in the meantime pedestrians using the path have a sensation that is akin to "one making his way over a ploughed paddock, and many choose the dusty roadway for preference.

Alaoris-invariably ask for the services of tlio interpreter when giving evidence, and this was exemplified at the Supreme Court- yesterday. A pakelia had given his evidence, and bis son, an intelligent-looking halfcaste, came next. He asked for the interpreter. There was a slight demur at the consequent delay, but the request was granted. Tlio witness, however, made a slip, apparently paying more attention to the queries propounded by the Crown Prosecutor than the words of the interpreter, and to a question put by Air. Nolan, be gave an assent before- the interpreter had time to commence the sentence.

Alessrs. AlacAlahon Bros, gave their final entertainment of the present season at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. There was a. fairly large attendance, and a first-class programme was again submitted. As on the two former nights the various series of films were shown in such a manner as to evoke the enthusiastic applause of the audience, and it is generally recognised that if on any future occasion this company chooses to revisit Gisborne a cordial welcome will be accorded by local theatregoers. Aliss Tansley’s songs, illustrated by some charming views, were greatly -appreciated, and after the Eire Brigade song there were imperative calls for an encore number. The company leave- for the North this morning.

Both Alouday and yesterday wero warm days, and the heat was felt to the full by those in the Supreme Court buildings. There are windows at one side only, and although these were opened wide, the heat caused a great deal of inconvenience, and many Handkerchiefs had to be called into requisition. There was a very large number of the public present, "the accommodation for that purpose being taxed to the utmost, and this resulted in vitiating the atmosphere to an almost incredible degree" It lias been suggested that a skylight should be provided, and in hot weather this could be raised to carry off the poisonous air. The lack of accommodation was also very noticeable, and yesterday, as one jury was considering its decision, another had to be located in the witnesses’ room. Those matters and other details were investigated by tlio Hon. Air. AlcNab during his recent visit, and it is hoped that something will be done to remedy the defects.

\ meeting of the enrolled members of" the Gisborne Volunteer Salvage Corps and Fire Police will be held this afternoon, in the Masonic Hotel, ..it 8 o’clock.

A rare treat to theatregoers will be afforded to-morrow (Thursday) evening, when the Poverty Bay Cricket Association bold a grand entertainment in His Alajesly’s theatre. the first part will consist of a first-class concert programme, provided by the leading vocalists of the district. Inc second part will lie suppher by tho over-popular Rico Diamatic Com j) inv, which will stage a laughteieoinpolling farce . entitled Dt Him -He Has no J'riends! J fie pio cecils' are to be devoted to the upkeep and improvement of the not turf wicket, an object which wi!U - peal to all lovers of snort. li6 '-[ ids have been selling exceptionally well, and it is expected there ft ill be a bumper bouse. ______