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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2153, 31 March 1908, Page 2

A Press Association telegram states that a sharp shook of earthquake occurred at Blenheim at 10 on Saturday evening in the direction of west and east. A local mercantile firm received rather unique particulars from a 'farmer who desired to sell his property. After stating its dimensions, lie went on to say:* —“It’s Gods own country, and it’s bounded on three sides by good, pious neighbors.” The Hospital Saturday collections at Invercargill, says a Press message, are saad to constitute a record for the Dominion. The total (incomplete so far) is £IO3O 10s Sd, of which tlio town collections totalled £loo and districts £534 17s 3d. A late Press telegram from Wellington states u fire broke out in the Pnketapu Sawmills Company’s premises last evening. A strong wind fanned the flames, and several adjoining places were also destroyed. The total damage is estimated at about £SOOO,

A mail loaves for -Auckland today by the Squall at 2 p.m.

Tho men sent up to tho To Arni rivor to effect temporary repairs to tho damaged water-pipes, and to mako a temporary intake, wore engaged upon tho work all day yesterday. it is hoped that a water supply with sulli'i’ont pressure to supply household needs will bo available toil ay.

A mooting of tho Gisborne Drivers Union, called for last evening, was, through unforeseen circumstances, postponed,- until to-night, when a largo attendance is requested. This will ho the last mooting of tho Union previous to tlm sitting of tlio Arbitration Court at Gisborne, and important business will bo brought forward.

■ Tho Salvation Army Biorama,which will occupy tho S.A. Baracks on Wednesday and Thursday next, will show a number of very fine films manufactured by tho well-known Brigadier Ferry. Illustrated songs will also ho a feature of tho programme. On Saturday, tho Biorama will show in tho King’s Theatre, To Kanaka, and will' appear an the now hall at Wao-rengn-a-liika. tlio following Monday.

Tho monthly mooting ol tlio Gisborne Freezers’ Union was held in Townley’s Hall last evening, Mr. S. Old in tlio chair. Nominations wero received for tlio offices of secretary and member's of committee, and an-election will take place at tlio next meeting. Mr. S, Old was reelected chairman, Mr. W. T. Snowsill treasurer, and Messrs R. Haycock and O. Petersen auditors.

It is interesting to look back on the -various attempts of man to prolong the liny hv taking .from the night. Indeed, so great is tho contrast between the rush light of our forefathers land' the -brilliancy of the artificial light of 'to-day, that this week it’s ; candlesticks at Paritoll's Popular Saturday Baled