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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2208, 4 June 1908, Page 2

Bfc. Mary’s clioir hold an “At Homo” in Whim-ay's Hall this evening. A most enjoyable evening’s entertainment has been arranged, including progressive euchre, vocal and instrumental musical items, and dancing. The Secretary for Education (Mr. E. A. Gibbes) has informed the To Jvnraka School Committee that- the Minister for Education (Hon. Geo. Fow'.ds) has authorised a grant of £4OO for the erection of a side school at Pnha. The half-yearly summoned meeting of the Turanganui Lodge, No. 7, U.A.0.D., will be held in the Lodge room, Masonic Hall, Childers Itoad, this evening, lit eight o’clock. The principal business of the meeting will be consideration of the balance-sheet and auditors’ report, and election of officers. ' In the Citadel at seven o’clock the Salvation, Army Band League will hold its anniversary tea, at which Mr. and Mrs. Townloy will preside. After the tea a number of vocal and instrumental items will bo given by the band, assisted by local friends, and a particularly enjoyable evening is anticipated. On a cold and frosty morning, when even the long suffering dairymen find the water too cold to add to the milk r wliat an effort it is to rise from a snug warm, bed at the cry of Milk, and find a. jug for the milkman. Why not leave a billy out overnight? This week it’s billies for sixpence at Parnell's Popular Saturday Sales, 6th juift. only.

A post and telegraph ofiice has been authorised lor Puku, and will lie opened at an early dale. According to latest. Home papers, the Prince of Wales is to leave England for Cannda. on July 15th. lie will cross the Atlantic in a- battleship. Tho “Al-iina watti Daily Times" is responsible for the statement that Sir William Russell “regards his chance of recovering his lost electorate (now held by Air. Dillon, ALP.) as good.” Tho weekly meeting of the Orchestral Society was held in Town-lov’s Hall last evening, and was voted to bo tho best practice held this season. Tho public arc requested to note that tho concerts to bo given bv the Society this season will be lor the benefit of subscribers, only, and will not bo open to tho public. At tho Police C-ourt yesterday morning before Air. AY. A. Barton, S.M., two first offenders for drunkenness wore dealt with in the customary manner. Adelia Hastie, who was described by His Worship as “a disgrace to hor sex” was convicted of a similar offence and fiped £2 in default- 7 days’ imprisonment with hard labor. A young man, Edward Knin, pleaded guilty to three charges, and was fined 5s and 2s costs for drunkenness,' £2 2s or 7 days’ for assault, and £3 2s or 7 days’ lor obscene language. In dealing with the assault case. His Worship remarked -that the accused was more like a dog than a human being, and strongly advised him to leave liquor alone in future. The Alin is ter of Labor made himself perfectly dear in tho course of Jiits reply to a deputation in Dunedin last week as to the functions of the ladies who have recently been appointed in charge of labor bureaus. They 1 are intended, when doomed necessary by the chief inspector of factories of the district, to inspect and report on any factory that lie deems, necessary. Thus, in plnce of there being only one lady Inspector oJ factories travelling through the South island, there will be ono permanently resident in Duiiei'.l iii, as well as. one each m iWeJiingto'ii, Christchurch, and Auckland. In -addition, tliero will he a chief lady inspector, who will travel through New Zealand, taking her instructions from the chief inspector of factories at the head office. Any girl or woman employed in. any factory wlipse communication may he of such -a delicate character that she would not care to convey it to tho male inspector will always have the right to send her communication to the lady in charge.

The Minister of AJarine has patented an ingenious invention which promises to be a boon to all who use rowing boats. The patent consists of a rowlock which, to all intents and purposes, is part ol' the boat, but by a. simple device is collapsible when occasion requires. In shape it is a rowlock of ordinary pattern, but the •shaft is split from the centre of the circle in. which the oar rests. The shaft sets in a fairly close fitting socket, giving just sufficient- play lor rowing requirements. When approaching a staging, or when desirous of removing his oar, all the rower lias to ,di is to press upwards the lower part of tile rowlock shaft underneath the .socket, and two sides of the, rowlock fall back in opposite directions along the gunwale, this being achieved by reason of‘the fact that the two sides arc hinged within the socket-. A. pin through the bottom end of the shaft precludes the possibility of the rowlock coming out accidentally. The device has been very favorably commented upon by seafaring men and especially by skippers on those trades requiring frequent sue of surf boats. iSamples of the patent in- brass and in galvanised iron are being forwarded by Air Alillar to the Anglo-French Exhibition.

A strange tale was told to the Act-ing-Registrar in Bankruptcy at Sydney of how a small debt, like a rolling snowball, attained big proportions in the course of nine or ten years. Bankrupt, a clerk in the- public service, said that some -nine or ten years ago lie borrowed a sum of £6O, giving a bill of sale over his household furniture as security. After a couple of years the furniture was re-valued, and a further loan obtained, making a total of £7O. Sinco then two promissory notes, aggregating some- £54, had been given and negotiated, part of the proceeds going towards reduction of tho initial indebtedness. All the time he had been paying at the rate of £24 per annum off the principal, and an -additional amount varying from £lO to £l7 per annum, according as the amount of the principal debt fluctuated. Sonic months ago his furniture was seized and sold, realising £SO, yet he found himself still in debt to tho company from which lie had borrowed the money to the extent of £Bl, and this in spite of the fact that, -according to his own calculation,, lie had, since borrowing tho first amount, paid the company no less than £llO.

The late AVilliam Edouin, whose death occurred a few weeks- ago, used to tcjl a good story of the way in which his acrobatic feats once charmed the hearts of a whole community of Pacific Islanders. He had gone from Australia to Japan and China as an entertainer, and finding business poor, liad shipped on a small barque for San Francisco,. The vessel ran very short of provisions, and wJion at- length land was sighted, the passenger and crew found that the natives of the island —one of the Sandwich Islands -group—were not willing to trade for food. “We made all sorts of signs without avail,” Mr Edouin used to say, “and at- last to try and interest them, anil so soften their hearts, I commenced: to ’throw somersaults oil the beach where we met the natives. Never iu my life did I .make such a success; and in five minutes every man, woman, and child on the islands were trying to throw .somersaults. I was the hero of the hour, and as a reward for introducing a new -art wo were allowed to take two sheep. We bad to chase the wretched things up and down a mountain- before we could catch them, and the last I saw .of the Sandwich Islands, as we put off in our little boat at nightfall with the two sheep, was the indefatigable natives rollin'! about in hundreds practisipg the flip (tap -and somersault.” ;'i * Two men took two stalls in the third row at the Chatelet (says the Paris correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph”). Two ladies; came in afterwards, and sat in tho two stalls in front of them. The curtain rose, hut the two men could not see whether it was up or down. They only raw twohats, one ilike a P-robdiiignnpinn iceman’s helmet, topped and encircled by the leathers of several^ostriches, and the other a mobcap made to fit a Gargantuan -body, and crowned witji two or three dozen monster roses. The men protested, but the ladies ■said -that they had not come out with their -ha.il- done in such a way that they could sit haticss. 'J he men still protested, hut the ladies scorn fully asked what had become ol French gallantry.. The r.wo men su'd no more, but left the bouse. It was the same old theatre-ltat quarref, but it was to have a new ending. At 'the next act four market porters from HitHallos marched in wearing the tra ditional hats 3ft. in diameter. Tiptwo men had taken for them the four seats in the first row in front of the two ladies. The curtain rose, and non tile two ladies could not see whether it was up or down, for the porters kept their .hats on. The ladies protested, but the men replied only ir ;h loud and -rude laughter. Imperious and inconsistent, the ladies went to fetch the police. Hie officer was perplexed, and all l:e couid do was to call the parties out imi talse aown their several statements, but a police regulation for theatres says that” it is forbidden to disturb or prevent spectators from hearing or seeing* a performance.”

RHEUMATISM. Dr. Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment cures more cases of rheumatism every .year that- all the so-called rheumatism medicines combined. It will penetrate to your very bones; soothe and subdue the pain. The first application will relieve, and continued use effect a permanent cure. Guaranteed to cure, or 'money back. Accept no substitute. Priced Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at A. W; J. Maun’s, chemist, agent.

A Chinaman named Moy King won thi! lii-fit prize from among a large number of competitors for n Shakes-pori-an recitation at the Austral Competitions, Bendigo (Vie.), last month, truly the hard of (Stratford has not only been translated into many languages, but interpreted by many nations. A general meeting of employers in connection with the Loverly Bay Employers’ Association will ho held in Dlie Farmers’ Union Club rooms tonight, at eight o’clock. The business will bot 0 elect officers, adopt rules, etc., -and nil employers of labor -.ire cordially invited to attend. Nominations for the following events close with the secretary (Air. M. G. Nasmith) oil .Saturday next, at 9 p.m.:—.First and Second Hurdles, Flying, Flying,, l’“*k Stoop l ®. clmse, Trial Steeplechase, Winter Oats. AV-aikanao Handicap, To ilapara Steeplechase, Final Steeplechase, and Farewell Handicaps.

An addres was delivered by Air Jolla mien C. Anderson .before tho Arts and Crafts Guild at Christchurch a few days ago on the subject of “The Maori in Relation- to Art.” Air Anderson drew attention to the fact that the possibilities of Alaori mythological and legendary lore in the direction of providing subject matter for the artist had not been exploited to any considerable extent. The present generation of New Zealand artists, lie said, had ample opportunities of studying the present-day Aluori and characteristic Maori customs, and were therefore iu a position to -infuse into representations of idealised Alaori life the true spirit which evolved' the beautiful stories that had survived the civilisation of the Alaori. He instanced many legends which would lend themselves to pictorial treatment, and had something to my in appreciation of Alaori efforts to attain u characteristic decorative art, giving one or two illustrations of the manner in which tho primitive decorative forms of the Alaori could he utilised by modern designers. AVliile not advocating a study of Alaori art for its intrinsic artistic mine, lie suggested that a knowledge of its principles would do much to help the student to appreciate the spirit and atmosphere which gave birth to Alaori art and Alaori folklore.

Some surprise, was occasioned in Sydney one day last week (says the “’Dailv Telegraph”), by the recc.pt of a telegram from. Port Macquarie to the effect that a hostile fleet had appeared oil the coast. A resident of the North Coast district telegraphed to a friend in the city, stating that a. foreign fleet, consisting of a dozen vessels, had passed the port-, bound for Sydney. Immediately on receipt of tills message tho gentleman made enquiries at the Navigation Department, with the view to getting the news confirmed. The officials of the Department at first did not treat the matter seriously, but on being assured that the matter was genuine, communicated with the signal-master at Port ; Macquarie. A reply was received shortly afterwards, stating “Message has leaked out.” The officials at this stage were still further perplexed, and remained so until a suggestion was forthcoming. The suggestion was that it might possibly bo tho military authorities making experiments. Subsequently some rather amusing information was elicited in military circles. It appears that the military authorities some time back were granted permission by the Department of Navigation to test tlio lines of communication along the coast. AVith this end in view, tho pilots and signalniasters at tho different stations were acquainted of tho scheme. Tho Port Alacquarie man had been requested to despatch the telegram regarding the hostile licet at a fixed hour, so that tho time occupied in transmission could bo calculated. A DYING RACE. The “Hospital” says:—The'Fijians —stalwart, handsome men, with tho kindest and gentlest of voices and manners—are intelligent enough to appreciate the value of coming to hospital, and are the best type of patient, the type that lias faith in the ultimate result of their treatment. But for ail that they are a race that is dying .away —more the pity-—and every new white man’s ailment they incur sweeps through them with tenfold virulence. At one time- it was measles, and in one black year this apparently trivial disease killed onethird of the total population. Now phthisis has them in its grip, and despite all precautions- there is still a high mortality from this. It- has been seriously- said that in forty years Fiji will not possess a. Fijian-, but will be totally inhabited by Indians. AIRS LANGTRY’S LUCKY INVESTMENT. Lady de Bathe, or, as she is more generally known, Mrs. Langtry, told a “Daily Express” representative on April 6, that while she was rehearsing “A Fearful Joy” at tho Haymarket Theatre, she received the news that silver had been found on her estate in California. Tho announcement was made in a cable ..message from a firm of brokers in San Francisco. Her solicitor was at once- summoned by telephone, and, after a conference, lie left for San Francisco the same night, carrying her power of attorney. Lady de Bathe said she bought the estate lor fun, while, she was staying in Carson City, and playing to the Nevada miners. “There aro about 40 -acres altogether,” she explained, “and I gave about £8 for the lot. I let the little estate lie fallow for some time, and then I thought I would have it cultivated. Silver was discovered while they were sinking a well tor irrigation.” DARAVIN’S CENTENARY. “The Council of the Senate havo had under consideration a generous offer made to the university by a member of the university who wishes to remain anonymous,” writes “The Times.” “It lias come to his knowledge that there is a desire on part of the biologists of Cambridge to celebrate in 1909 the century of Darwin’s birth, and the jubilee of tho publication of the ‘Origin of Species’ by endeavouring to found a chair of'biology. the occupant of which shall devote himself to those subjects which were the chief concern of Darwin’s life work. Convinced of the great importance of the subjects with which sucl) a professorship would he concerned. Tlie benefactor offered to pay to the university £3OO a year for five years, provided that the university establishes for that period and before June 30, 1908, a professorship of biologv of tlie minimum annual value of £SOO. The doner offers to increase the £3OO to £4OO for any portion of the five years during which the professor may be holding a professorial fellowship.”

BRAKE ON SOCIALISM. In the Chamber of Deputies on April 6, M. Cleincnceaii, the Radical Premier oi France, replied to an interpellation in which M. Jail res, the socialist .leader, had criticised the general policy of the Government. He described in detail the measures and policy of the Ministry } vindicated his attitude towards various groups °i the Republican majority, and"offered some scathing comments on M. Jaiires’ political aims and actions. Alter a reply from M. Jaures, a. resolution lie had proposed was rejected by 442 votes to 80. and a motion of confidence in the Government was earned by 341 to 100. . M. Clemenceau described the Socialists as a. church without dogma or means of government. Yet thev asked explanations of the Cabinet for a state of things which they had themselves created. The programme of the Government was the organisation of the democracy. In the thick of the economic battle, which a certain partv sought to render more and more violent, the Government would tell the masters to have confidence in the working classes, and to excuse whatever inevitable blunders thev mi-dit make in'tile first state of disorganisation in which they are now living. And it. would tell the working class to claim their rights without appeals to violence. Fine speeches were all very well, but tile only progress worthy of the naipe was accomplished {a

tlic human personality. Laws were all very well, but the ewioiitiyl tiling was to'introduce them into the manners ami customs of the people, (faire entrer dans los moeur.s). I\L. Jaurcs liad abandoned an aident Catholicism to adopt no less ardently the Revolution. He thought that society could ho changed by formulas. That was a great mistake. Lie had adopted ail attitude of authority. Suddenly he found himself face to face with a Government that dared resist him, and he could not endure the idea. The Government, would back the Socialist Radicals in ull the reforms they .had adopted in common, but they would never tolerate the system of saying to the working classes that they had a right to do anything without resistance. WASTE OF DAYLIGHT. On behalf of the signatories, “The Times" was asked by Mr. William Willett to publish the following manifesto, the purpose of which is to J-jti\miu!iate interest in his proposal lor an alteration in standard time from April to September inclusive:— “We desire by your courtesy to call the attention of our fellow-country-, men to the proposal recently made by Mr. William Willitt for terminating the summer months. As we believe that great benefits are attainable by tins proposal, we desire to invite the heartiest public support for the ‘Daylight Saving Jlill,' which has lately been introduced in the House of Commons, and passed its second leading on the 20th lilt. The suggestion is to obtain the use of 80 minutes more daylight each day for several •months in the year by advancing the clock 20 minutes on each of the first Sundays'in April. In similar manner the clock would be set back 20 minutes oil each of the first- lour Sundays in September. This alteration would utilise the morning air and daylight, and enable all to spend an additional hour and 20 minutes of their leisure out of doors at the end of the day during certain of the spring,' summer'and autumn months. W.e believe that this must materially increase the health, happiness, and moral well-being cl every individual, and more especially of tliose workers in our largo towns who, being engaged until late in the day, at present get sb little time for open-air recreation. It is also obvious that the resulting economy of artificial illumination would represent a vast sum to the whole nation, and a notable diminution in t-ho expenditure of every individual.”