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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2148, 25 March 1908, Page 2

The offering of so useful and popular an article as a fire shovel at such a low price last Saturday was an opportunity not to he missed, judging by the . number of people taking advantage of the day at Parnell’s ironmongery. This week it is mouse-traps.

The new bill at AVaoroiiga-u-liik.i will be formally opened with a monster social on Thursday, April 2nd. The regulations under the Public Service Superannuation Act are published in last week’s New Zealand “Gazette,” to hand yesterday. There is no doubt,, uiiys a London writer, that. Down mutton holds its own triumphantly against any kind of mutton tiiat invades our shores.

Jt is stated on good authority that Sir William Russell, who recently disposed of his Elaxmero properly, has presented his Into manager, Air Stuart Miller, with a cheque for £IOOO.

A Press message from Auckland states that all the Borough Councils which met on Monday night declined to investigate the Trades and Labor Council’s allegations as to jerry built houses.

The following are the latest additions to the Telephone Exchange:— 101, Noah’s Ark (T. Jackson), Gladstone road ; 397, 0. E. Gihhcrd, private residence, Manga papa (3 rings). Deleted: 1.01, Morrison Bros; 397, W. It. Ail ken.

At the Baptist Tabernacle this evening, the Rev. W. Lamb will continue his lectures on “The Lord’s Second Coining,’ the special phase of the subject to bo considered is “The Millennium.” This is a subject of absorbing interest to tho Bible student, and a hearty welcome is given to all to attend. The new hull at AYaoronga-a-hika is now practically completed mid is to be formally opened with a monster social on Thursday, April 2. In dimensions it is GGft by 30 and the floor is said to be one of the best in the district for dancing purposes. No pains are being spared to make the opening celebration a great success.

A line of eight bales of half-bred was missed in at the local October sale at 10.UI (says the N.Z., “Times”). It lias since been offered in London. Seven bales undo 1 Oil and tho eighth bale, badly skirted fleeces, did not elicit an offer.

Brigadier Albiston, of.the Salvation Army, tho di.iof officer in the North Island, lias notified Adjutant Dickens that he intends to visit Gisborne shortly, and will conduct the local harvest festival services, which will ho held in tho Barracks from tho 2otli to the 28th of April.

At the meeting of tho Borough Council last evening, Cr. W. Miller tendered his resignation as from April 4th prox, and thanked tho other Councillors for tlioir courteous assistance in the past. The Mayor said the Council would be sorry to loso Cr. Miller’s services, hut the resignation was sent on account of a contemplated tour of the world, and ho wished him a safe return. Crs. AVhinray, Pettie, and Somervell also bore testimony to Cr. Aliller’s work on the Council, and the resignation was accepted with regret.

The annual meeting of the Gisoirne District Law society was held in the Supreme Court Library on Mon .lay afternoon. Air J. AY. Nolan was reelected President for the ensuing year, and Air. DeLautour vicc-Presi-(hlut. The following were elected members of tlio Council.—Alessrs Stock, Mann, A. AY. Rees, Blair, and Arthur Coleman. Air Burke was again appointed secretary and Air E. G. Matthews was elector auditor. A satisfactory report and balance sheet for the past year was presented and adopted.

The applications for blocks on the To Arai Estate, Poverty Bay. which was acquired by the Government ‘or subdivision, close to-morrow. There has been a large number of inquiries from all parts of the -Dominion, a number of persons coming to Gisborne to inspect the land. At 4 o’clock yesterday 180 applications had been received from 44 persons, and additional applications aro expected by the mails arriving to-day. One person cannot hold more than ono block of land, and there are only 55 blocks in the estate. The ballot will take place on Friday.

The usual quarterly meeting of tho Star of Gisborne Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held last night in the Grey Street Hall. There was a large attendance of members, including two visiting brethren from Australia, one from Tasmania, and ono from Auckland. Four new members were elected, and the usual routine of business was gone through. Dr. Gerard Smith was appointed as second doctor to the Lodge. A strong committpo was set up to provide suitable entertainment for the Grandmaster of tile OrderBro. Crawley—who will visit Gisborne on April loth cm route to the Grand Lodge sessions, to be held in Australia. It is confidently expected that a largo number of brethren will avail themselves of the opportunity to meet the Grand Master at a banquet to be tendered him oil that- date.

A witness at the'Conciliation Board sitting, meeting in Christchmsfi last week, was being questioned in draincleaning, and was asked whether ho was provided with gum-boots. He said that gum-boots had not been provided, and he did not believe in. them, preferring a pair of “watertight” boots with holes in them to let out the water. He gave it as his experience that gum-boots were injurious, for the reason that they retained the moisture, a/cl when they were removed the weareVs Ujgs and feet became very cold, whereas when the water-tights were worn, after a change the limbs became warm. “Give me water-tiglits with plenty of boles iu. them,” was his filial observation.

AVlieu the Christchurch Trades Council built its own hall (writes “Artisan” in the N.Z. “Herald”) it raised £1157 10s by issuing share certificates to affiliated linkups and £99 10s from individuals who had faith in the project. The unions took 2815 shares and the individuals 199. Afterwards the Hall Committee borrowed £I4OO from the Government Life insurance. The building is now worth £2550 and the ground £G6Q, and there is over £3OO worth of furniture on the premises. The net profit on the letting of rooms last year was £llO. These results should encourage, pur local unions to go on with the building of the local hall. There is a good sum already in hand, and no doubt sufficient could be raised by debenture or share certificate to enable'the work to proceed. The Wellington Trades Council is making an' endeayor. to acquire a hall and rooms on [lines similar to Christ--church. H is anticipated that the building will cos t £7OOO.

A little domestic drama was presented before an interested audience as the Rotomahana was about to jeave Wellington last night (writes the N.Z. “Times” of a recent date). A middle-aged woman, with three young children, had .wist embarked for Lyttelton, when her husband appeared on the scene. Asdic was not an intending passenger, lie was not permitted to board the steamer. He then expostulated’with his wife, who was watching -proceedings from the deck of the vessel. Apparently the woman was quitting A\ ellington without tlio permission of her lord ami waster. The husband then prevailed upon the wharf policeman to witness tlie refusal by his wile to return to him, and indulged in a wordy protest as tlio boat sailed away With his runaway wife.

In support of his contention that farm work could not be carried on under hard and fast rules, Air Evans at the hearing of the farm laborers’ dispute in Christchurch last week quoted fj'pm the edict of the Emperor Constantine as follows:- —‘’Let all tlie judges and town people and the occupation of all trades rest on the venerable clay of the Sun, but let those who are situate,d in th,e country freely and at full liberty attend to the business of agriculture, because it often happens that no other day is so fit for sowing and planting vines, lest the critical moment being let slip, men should lose the commodities granted by Heaven.”

Ah unusual, and what might have been a serious, accident occurred yesterday afternoon, at tlio corner of Derby-street and Gladstoiio-roail. A little child was sitting in a go-cart, a waiting its mother, who was shopping, wlieu two young ladies, coming round the corner hurriedly, came into contact with tho go-cart, and upset it, with tlio result that tlio child was thrown out on to tlm pavement, striking its head on the kerbing. A crowd quickly gathered, but it was soon discovered that the little one was more frightened than hurt, and that no serious damage had been done.

A party of Albury (N.S.AV.) ladies had an .unpleasant experience on a recent Sunday. They were picnieing iu a paddock near tins rivpjr with Llii'ir husbands. The latter were away fishing, when a ram that was with a flock of sheep in tlio locality left the mob and furiously charged tho Indies. Two of them were knocked down by tho animal, and eventually all the members of the party mounted stumps and logs in the vicinity, the ram standing sentry-like and prepared to charge if an attempt to move was made b” any of the party. The ladies’ plight, was discovered by their husbands subsequently. and one man, whose wife was badly bruised, attacked the ram with a tomahawk. As the ram was a valuable animal, tho wife of its owner—who was among the party—induced tho angry husband to desist.

In a case heard in tho Magistrate's Court, Thames, last week, wherein the proprietor of the “Thames Star” obtained a judgfiiont against J. D. Collins (formerly of Tairua) for £2 18s subscription to paper, a point was mentioned by tlio Magistrate that should prove of interest to anyone who entertained any doubt as to the law on the subject. In the case •in question the defendant luul left tho district without stopping the paper, and consequently otheis continued to receive it; but, no payment being made, Collins was. sued for the total amount owing. His AVorship said it had been given as a decision that even if a subscriber did order the stoppage of the paper, that order was practically invalid unless tlio arrears to date wore paid. “People apparently do not know this,” said his Worship, “and I think that information is worth more than six-and-eightpencc.” It was also mentioned that in a case where the paper was left at a residence by mistake, and the paper accepted by the new tenant and no objection raised, the person so receiving the paper would be liable, as having tacitly consented to its delivery and having accepted same.

AA’Uen tho Hon. Jas. Carroll was in Alnsterton recently (slys the N.Z. i'Times”) he was shown a new ambulance couch which cost £l2O in England, the idea being to got him to use his persuasive influence with Cabinet and secure a remittance of duty amounting to £2B, which was paid on the vehicle. > AVo should like to point out that though the cause is a good one, the precedent would bp a very bad one. Ambulance coaches can be as well and economically built in New Zealand as elsewhere. That being so their importation should be severely discouraged. It was thought at one time that tho AVellington. Municipality would have to import the whole of its tram-cars. A local firm demonstrated that these vehicles could be as well and cheaply built in Wellington as in England, and the money was kept in local circulation. It is bad business to send away for anything that can be procured within our own borders.

The school garden finds a cordial supporter in the Aiinister of Education. During his recent travels on tlio East Coast he visited over sixty schools, and this chance of making comparisons led him to the conclusion that where there were school gardens, whether in connection with Alaori or European schools, there wore evidences of increased intelligence and alertness ill tlio ordinary work of the children, showing that the time silent in out-door lessons did not detract from tho progress made in ordinary syllabus work. One of the finest nature study lessons Air Fowlds lias heard was given in connection with a class of native children whose -powers of observation, trained through the medium of tlio school garden, wore brought to bear in a visit to the sea beach. It was an interesting experience listening to what the children had to say about tilings seen on the beach, the shells, and other objects picked up. “The brightness and eagerness of the children in giving their replies was a perfect treat.” said Air Fowlds.

Lack of cell accommodation at Potone was the cause of a peculiar incident. one night recently (writes tho Wellington correspondent- of tho “Lyttelton Times”). In the only cell provided an inebriate was reposing, blissfully slumbering without qualms about the headache and the firo of tho morning. Suddenly his peaco was disturbed. Another lawbreaker, Alexander Webster, was arrested for riotous aiicLdisorderly behavior and was thrust in upon tho milder delinquent. The door closed, but soon sounds of a disturbance came through tho wood. There was war within. That narrow box was all toe small for two men, especially when their judgment liad been deranged by liquor. Quickly the authorities deckled to have a trial. Messengers ran through the streets, looking for acouple of justices of the peace, At last two wore found, and tho “court sat at toil o’clock. AVehster was convicted on tho original charge of riotous behavior and was fined £3, vptli mi alternative of twenty-one days in gaol. As soon as this sentence was imposed the other prisoner laid an information for assault, but the lack of corroborative evidence led. the justices to dismiss the ease. AA’edister, however, was in bondage on the other count, and was transferred to AVellington, much to the relief of the’ other person who had been consigned to the local cell.