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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2166, 15 April 1908, Page 2

Tho Christian Endeavor Association will hold meetings on Good Friday and a cordial welcome is extended to- all.

.Members of the Gisborne Rifles attending the funeral of the late Private Robb will .parade at the Drill Shed to-day at 2.30 p.m. sharp.

The following special transport orders for to-day have been issued by Captain Beere: —First officer on duty, Lieut. Evans (E.C. Mounted Rifles): next -for duty, Lieut. Coleman (Gisborne Rifles).

Our Wellington correspondent -last night telegraphed':—“There was a slight drop in Talisman shares today. They sold at £2 12s 6d, and there were (hen offers to take Gd less.”

Tho fourth, fifth, and sixth standards of the t-own and suburban schools are invited 1 by the management of the High School Magazine to attend Dr. Bell’s lecturo on “Eighteen Months in the Arctic Regions of Canada,” to-night,. The electors’ roll for the Borough of Gisborne closed at 5 p.m. yesterday, and l the Town Clerk (Mr. R. D. ■B. Robinson) was busy -all day taking .names. The roll was placed in the hands of the printer last night, and will contain about 2885 names.

Messrs Douglas Brothers 1 of Auckland, Napier, andi Hastings have taken over the Universal dining rooms in 'Gladstone Road. The place has been thoroughly renovated and refurnished, andl will in -future be known as the Strand Private Hotel.

The members of the Hawke’s Bay Land Board visited! the To Aral estate yesterday, and examined the properties recently leased to success--1 ill ballot ere. The Board intends to reserve sections. 21 as a recreation wound, while the two sections unapplied for will probably be reserved for the general use of -the tenants.

Theatre-goers are reminded that tbe box Man for “The Parsons Oath,” which is being staged by the Rico Dramatic Co. on Easter Monday night, will be opened at -Miller s at 10 o’clock this morning. As tins drama is new to New Zealand, intending patrons are requested to book early, so as to avoid disappointment. .

At t-lio Baptist Tabernacle, commencing at 7.30 this evening, the Rev. W. -Lamb will continue Ins second Advent lectures. The subject for discussion will be “The Great Tribulation.” At the close of these lectures, questions are invited -from the audience, and the number and variety of' the questions asked indicate the deep interest of those present in the subjects. . All who attend receive, a hearty Avelcome.

There will be a special meeting in the Salvation Army Hall next Thursday evening, when a number of the soldiers will receive an _ enlarged photograph (framed), which- Commissioner 'MoKie lias forwarded to them in appreciation of their splendid efforts during the self-denial period. A large number of friends are expected to be present.

Brigadier Aibiston, chief commanding officer of the --Salvation, Army for this Island, will conduct the Harvest Festival at the S.A. -Barracks, starting on Saturday week, and continuing until the following Tuesday. Adjutant Dickens anticipates much success during the Brigadier’s visit.

Several New Zealanders who -have recently purchased land 1 in the Darling Downs liavo forwarded extremely favorable reports as to the prosperity of the country. The land they describe as being exceptionally good. The. local agent for Darling Downs properties reports that a Wellington syndicate is completing larrangemeuts to invest £IBO,OOO in the Downs.

The following- have beeni 'added to the telephone exchange:—377, Sandlant- and 'Co, machinery agents, Lowe street; 116, Mrs A. B. Carmichael, To Hapara (two long rings); 142, Mrs R. Clark, Newsteacl (one long, two short rings); 245, T. F. Brown, Haiti; 460, R. O. Sheet, private residence, Childers road; G 9, Strand Private Hotel (Douglas Bros.) 'Gladstone road; 464, Dr Tutere -Wi-Repa, McKee’s ißuildhigs, Gladstone road. Dcdefed:—l42, E. Shelton; 116, G. E. Elliott; 377, C. -B. de'Lautour; 245, F. Tansiey ; 400, C. A. Nield. Amended: —2, G, Bradley, Victoria; 256, British Empire Hotel (R. S. Chilton); 336, I. S. Simsoii, Point, Whatmupoko.

Tlio main roll for tlio Parliamentary elections close to-day, ibut this does not prevent any names being added to' the supplementary roll, which -will close in November next. •Mr. H. E. Hill 4 Registrar of Electors for* the Gisborne electorate, states that quite a largo number of electors have come to him with the impression that tlieir' names must be on the main roll- Numerous applications for enrolment have been received recently, and tlio main roll will include the names of about 240 new- electors, mostly recent- arrivals. The task of revising the roll tins year has entailed l a considerable amount of work, in view of the redistribution of the boundaries, as a _ result of winch Gisborne gains 1079 electors from Hawke's Bay and 2240 are passed over to tfie B.ay of Plenty district. Quite a h.unib.er of the latter, however, who hold residential rights in- Gisborne have intimated their desire to cast their votes in the Gisborne contest, in preference to the Bay of Plenty.

From the time I first saw you luy heart lias sighed for the opportunity that Leap Year affords a lovesick maiden. I now claim the privilege, and offer you my whole heart, that has long sighed and bled for you. If you accept me I shall be the happiest woman on earth: but if you re fuse, may your eyelashes mat and obscure all pi her girls from your sight; may all your teeth fill out, and your chickens all die with croup. This "week it’s Bread Knives at 8d at Parnell's Ironmongery. •

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 6d and 2s 6d.

In connection with tbo recent storekeeper’s claim hoard in the S.M. Court, an information has been laid against a witness for the dofenco on a cliargo of alleged perjury.

In connection with the newly-form-ed Y.M.C.A. Debating Club, the first meeting will bo held on Monday evening, March 4th, when the subject will bo “Pulpit v. Press : which yields the greater influence?”

The Produce Sectional Committee of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce fixed the standard grain samples for the season woights as follows: —Wheat: Tuscan, Hunters, and Pearl, each 631 b bushel. Oats: Danish, 361 b bushel; Carton A, 401 b; Carton B, 381 b; Canadian A, 401 b; 11, 381 b; Sparrowbills A, 401 b; do. 15, 381 b; iDun, 371 b bushel.

After supporting for quite a lengthy period tho hoavy burden of tho dignified and measured speech that is expected from tho public platform, Dr. Williams found his stage vocabulary quite inadequate to voice his opinions of tho virtues of Waihirere metal. After a modified torm of praise he took his audience completely into his confidence, declaring m earnest tones, “It’s jolly good.”

Ladies willing to aid tho rowing fraternity are reminded that ia meeting will ibe held this evening, at 8 o’clock, in tho Band Room, to form a committee to superintend tho management of tho refreshments, etc., in connection with tlio Poverty Bay Rowing Club’s annual social, to be held on Easter Monday night. All tho leading business firms have contributed liberally towards the function, and. Mr. W. Lissant Clayton has kindly consented to preside at the presentation of prizes.

Mr. T. Crawley, Grandmaster of tho Independent Order of Oddfellows, arrives by the Toroa from Napier this morning for the purpose of visiting iu his oliicial capacity tho Star of Gisborne Lodge. Members and visiting brothers are requested to moot Bro. Crawley in tho Lodge Room, Grey Street, this evening, at 8 p.m., when, after a brief meeting, the Lodge will adjourn to Dustin’s cafe, where a banquet will be tendered to tho visitor. It is requested that members will accept this intimation, and attend the meeting. An enjoyable musical programme has been pro- : vided.

The Akaroa correspondent of the “Press” writes as follows:—George Whelch, the present holder of the amateur sculling championship, having secured the Edmonds trophy by his recent win at Napier, has definitely decided to relinquish amateur rowing, and make a bid for the blue riband of the world. iSome short time back lie received a letter from R. Arnst, seeking a match for £2OO a 6ide, but in view of tho amateur event, Wheleh withheld ia. definite answer till that had heen decided. When he won it, word was sent to Arnst stating he could have tho match if he dosired. No answer up to the present has been received. A challenge will he published in the “Referee” matching Whelch against any sculler in tho Dominion or Commonwealth, and a direct challenge will also he sent to W. Webb, the world’s champion, to defend his title.

Two little girls, the daughters of Mr. W. Miller, of tho local Stock Department, met with a rather serious accident yesterday afternoon. They were both returning from school, mounted on one pony, and when proceeding alpng Childers Road the pony took fright in some unaccountable way, and bolted at a great pace up the road. Tho little girls managed to retain their seats for somo distance, but on getting close to their home tho pony swerved, and the children were thrown violently on to the footpath. They were carried into Mr. Campbell Thomson’s residence close by and medical aid was summoned, examination proving them both to be suffering from slight concussion. Inquiries made at a late hour last night elicited the information that the sufferers were progressing yory favorably.

The Gisborne Private Band, under tbe baton of Mr D. McKillop,gave another open-air concert last night on the Trafalgar Rotunda, in tho pretence of a large number of people, who were treated to a first-class programme of music.The“Donau Wellan” valse was greeted with loud applause, as was the intermezzo “Iola,” the latter being a very popular item. The selection, “Songs of the Rhineland,” in which the German National. Anthem is introduced, was another number that called forth approval, and was played with fine effect. Since the Gisborne Private Band first appeared before the public, they have made rapid progress, and are to be commended for their unselfish efforts in giving these concerts for the benefit of the public. As tlie cost of organisation was borne solely by the members, and the working expenses, including the purchase of new music, are heavy, the Band would be grateful for any financial support from local music-lovers.

Ships’ officers were scarce on tlio North Coa6t wharf (says the “Sydney Morning Herald” of the 19th. ult.), but elderly skippers out of work were as thick as peas. “I could sail with a crew of them,” said .a venerable captain, “like what I did in the ’9O strike. I had four of them aboard along with a crew of everything, from a bishop to a thief. We crept out without lights and down tho harbor, until wo were seen by. the ferries at tho Quay. They they began tooting like a railway station; and tho picket boats —the whole harbor was picketed—were crossing our hows and getting in the light all they could. But I was fit to run down anything then. And that crew! Wo got there and back. But we had 'beer aboard, and they needed a lot of sustaining. I had to tell the cook to choke ’em off with soapsuds in the end.”

The Otago Daily Times states that rents, taking them all round, are not high in Dunedin. In the city proper four-roomed houses range from lls to 12s, and five-roomed houses from 14s to 15s, while good six-roomed houses run from 17s to 18s; and, if allowance is made for tram fares, the rents in the suburbs may be set down at tho same standard. If people pay £1 for a house in the city and then go out into the suburbs, they will expect to get a house at 15s. Fourroomed dwellings in the suburbs range from 10s to lls, and live-room-e<l from 13s to 14s; and a. better class of this type of house is to be found in the suburbs than in the city, with, of course, more ground. Five-room- ! houses in tho suburbs run from lbs to IJs per week. There is no such thing as anyone coming to an agent and offering Is more per week than what is already being given.

A Ferusido farmer before the Conciliation Board gave an interesting account of his experiences with swaggers (says tlio “Press”). One man told him that lie would have to give him something'to eat, and added: “I’m not going to work; you may put hie ill gaol, but you will have to keep me.” The otlier day another “traveller” came along aiifll asked witness’ wife for something to eat, and was given some bread and butter. “He turned up his nose at this,” continued the witness, “and asked my wife what she was going to have for tea. She replied, ‘Probably bread and butter and cake.’ The "swagger said : ‘Well, I’m not going away till I got a jolly good feed.’ •Very well,’’said my wife, ‘you won’t get it here.’ That mail,” added the witness, “went away _ and left the bread and buttor'behind.” “I put two men up one night,” he resumed, “and promised them jobs in the morning. They had tea, a place to sleep in, and breakfast. After breakfast I said to them, “Come along to work.’ They rolled up their swags and said, ‘You can go to work; we aro off.’ I offered them 2s per hour, hut they refused to look at it.”

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. I? (>c! aijd 2s Gd. • ■ ‘

“Tho next question I will take up w ill bo and hero the candidate lor Mayoral honours paused for a moment for liquid refreshment, while a voico from tho pit bawled out Water.” The interjoctor had got nearer to tho mark than ho had anticipated, for it was, sure enough, tho question of the town’s water supply that the candidate was proceeding to deal with.

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