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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2219, 17 June 1908, Page 2

cipal pu'vßuit. In such n manner a At the request of tho farmers and young man would bo turnedl out at ftSSSTV his the 0450 of 17 or ici 'with a thorough works at ‘Matawhero. iMr. Arnold groundwork for taking up whichever 5 w j]j continue to buy at full market branch of farm work be had decided to I rates, follow. Clio would still, (of court*?, liavo to undergo the trailing which only practical experience on u farm can givo, but he would have a. scientific equipment that would always stand to him in after life. A farmer who had heoiii trained in such a. manner could never becomo a no’or-do-woil of tlio class so unfortunately prevalent at present. A 3 a -fruit-grower ho could never ibo found with an orchard full of trees bearing a variety of fruit quite unsuited for market requirements, nor avould bo rest content, as do the orchardists of Poverty Bay, with orchards that are eaten out by various pests. As a dairyman his herds would be selected on scientific principles,'and he would he found feeding only profitable animals and feeding them so as to obtain the maximum results from each. As a pastoralist he would take nothing for granted, but, like the expert breeders of Canterbury, would ascertain for himself what breed was .best suited to his locality, and in coping with diseases of one kind and another ho would always take advantage of the latest experiments in the scientific world. The- farmer of the future should be an enthusiast in regard to rural matters —-and we. can conceive of no occupation with a .greater variety of interesting studies than those involved in ordinary farm work. He should also ho an educated mail, and in' addition have a thorough training for his work, if our. local educationalists liavo this ideal in mind .when dealing with the question of technical education they will perform a very useful service for the future of’ the Dominion.

“Better -without a theatre altogether than the risk of 500 or GOO lives in a big fire,” 6aid -Or. Darton last evening. A local dairy company (says the Taranaki “News’’) lias sold to the agents of an English firm its past few months’ supply of butter for I lid per pound. The Hawkes -Buy Herald states that a violin in tho possession of a local Government official, which was believed to bo a genuine Afaggmi, has been pronounced by an expert to be “a cheap German imitation.” The -Borough Council last-evening deeided to take legal proceedings against nil persons who fail to keep their promises clean and in keeping with the -requirements of the Borough -bye-laws.

Air Orton Bradley, of Charter is Bay. took to Lyttelton one morning a pumpkin of the white-skinned variety and of the unusual weight of 1051 b. lit was grown from seed which ho obtained -while on a visit to Italy.

“Is a gold chain for the Mayor included in the furnishings of tho new offices?” asked Cr. Darton la6t evening. “I would he very pleased if-it was,” added His AYorship.

Tho inspectors appointed by the Sheep-breeders’ Association of the South Island have completed their inspection of the first section, Border Leicesters. Their reports .will bo considered by tlio council of the Association at an early date.,

Last evening Crs. Bright-, Pettie, and the Alayor (Mr. AY. D. Lsynar) were elected tlio Council’s representatives on the Fire -Board to be formed. The Insurance Companies will appoint three members of -the Board, and the Government one member.

At the Police Court yesterday morning. before Messrs J. Somervell and F. W .R-iacli, J.’,-: P., a first offender for drunkenness failed to put in an appearance, and was ordered to forfeit £l, tho amount of his bail. For breaches of the bve-laws, driving without lights after dark, A. E. Heplmrn and Samuel Swuiiison were fined 10s and 15s, with 7s and lls costs respectively.

In concluding the third of three lengthv articles in the -Auckland “Star” on “Aledical Fees,” in which he deals with many difficulties with which doctors have to contend, Dr R. M. Bake-well says:—“l say, deliberately and seriously, that if some supreme power could offer me my youth and life over again on condition of following the medical profession, I .would prefer immediate death. 1 have not brought -up any of my sons to the profession.”

Speaking to a N.Z. “Times” inquirer on the subject of soldiers and “drink” during the African war, Colonel Robin, G. 8.. said ho had never seen a canteen while on service except at towns en route to bases or at the liases. These- canteens were run l»v civilians, and were, he understood, illegal. He had never had the slightest- trouble with his men in regard to drink. Another officer who saw much service informed the “Times” inquirer that lie hud seen foreigners awaiting troop trains who were sly-grog saloon-keepers. This officer has seen such shanties seized and tho 6tock confiscated -and destroyed, and the shanties . burnt. He had never seen a military canteen for soldiers in Africa .

“Industries AVeek” has como and gone, and people have had time to mako up their minds as to whether “the game is worth the candle” (says the N.Z. “Times”). There are some tradesmen who have found business dull in spite of their window attractions. Others again have had a splendid week, and they will naturally heartily support- the movement whenever it comes along. Certainly the exhibits have been an eye-opener to tlio public, and “made in New Zealand” will not bo such a contemptuous phrase as it appears to have been hitherto. Educationally tho movement- has a great deal to commend it, and tlio lessons learned by tlio youthful citizens who have glued their noses to the windows during the pastweek ('ill not soon -be forgotten. The industries week enterprise deserves the sympathy and support of every patriot in the Dominion.

Tlio body of a male child was found in St. John’s Lake, Auckland, last week. The Renniera turncock, while standing on the edge of the fake-, noticed a cardboard box Iving in tile shallow water, and picking itup .took it- ashore. 011 opening the box lie found that it contained the dead body of an infant wraimed in an old towel and a. newspaper. A number of stones wore also in tlio box, having obviously been put there to make tho. package sink. The discovery was reported to Sergeant Alooreffi of Newmarket, who took charge of the body By direct'oll of the Coroner. Dr. i!e Clive Lowe subsequently made a- postmortem examination, and found that the child had been stillborn. An in quest was consequently dispensed with.

A narrow escape by death from suffocation was experienced in Japan last month by Al-r F. H. Wood, who was in business as an auctioneer in Greytown North -for many years. Air AA r ood, who is making a tour of the East, -was accommodated in a -bedroom, in which a brazier of charcoal was burning, the weather being chilly. After ‘lie -had been asleep for -an hour or two, he -woke up with a sense of suffocation, and was ill the act of groping bis way to the door, when -be fell -to the floor in a swoon. In falling lie -knocked over a piece or furniture. The noise awakened some of tlie hotel people, who entered the room and -found Air AA r ood unconscious. The New Zealander was carried into the open .air, and soon- regained liig souses, but for tome days afterwards he was feeling far from well,

“Wo can’t afford to place lamps all over the ißorough,” said. C'r. Mann at the Council last evening, “even if people pay for the lamp-post. 1 would be willing to pay £6 for a lamp outside my place if the Council will keep it alight.”—“l would pay £60,” interjoctod C'r. Sheridan.

The girl Mary Ague* Peterson, who was shot at Pnkarao last week, still continues to improve. The wound in the head is suppurating slightly, and this should have the effect of loosening the bullet so that it can bo easily rumored, but the inflammation causes very little pain. Dr. Collins will visit the patient again this week to dress the wounds.

“It seems very absurd that while the Council refuses licenses to other billiard-room proprietors, it allows a man who holds a license to put in four or five billiard tables, as he thinks fit, without paying any additional license,” said Cr. Williams last evening. Cr. 'Bright : “Such a tiling has no right- to exist -and 1 -would refuse the license.”

The origin of the barber’s pole occurred in a way not generally known, and at first it had little to do with a sixpenny hair-cut or a threepenny shave. In the old days the barber could cut and bleed in case of disease, and lie hung out his pole, painted ml and .white, to indicate the rod blood and the white bandage, to modestly inform the public that he was a surgeon as well as a ton so rial artist.

“Your cirnings are £4 a week?” suggested counsel! to -a judgment debtor in Wellington -the other day. “Yes,” replied the man in the box. “I ask for an order, your Worship. Dr M.‘Arthur took ;up~ the examination. “What have yon to pay out of the £4 a-week?” he,asked. “Well, there’s £1 2s Gd for rent, and then I have horses to keep.” “How many?” “Two,your Worship.” “And what dp they cost?” “It costs £1 a week to feed a horse in Wellington, and one of my horses lias been 1 ill for a twelve month,” replied the witness. “And , our w.ife and family to keep, too—oil 17s Gd. 4 cannot make an order,” concluded his Worship decisively-

iLast evening the Mayor said some suitable convenience should be provided at His Majesty's Theatre, and the "Borough Inspector should be stringent against chairs being put in the alley-ways, which in case of fire would prevent the people from, getting out of the building.—Cr.-Slieri-' dan agreed there was very few exits to the Theatre, and Cr. Bright said the Council should insist on exits being provided on both sides. He moved that the license be net granted -until that was done. Other Councillor-; supported the motion. — Cr. Sawyer said authority should be given -to the firemen to stop smoking in the building.—The question of granting a license to His Majesty’s 'Theatre was referred to a special committee.

The question of advertising is becoming one of paramount importance to countries which are calling out for immigrants. As an example of the thoroughness with .which' this is done •in, some cases, it may be mentioned that Dr Arthur, the president of the Immigration League of Australia, recently received from a farmer in Scotland a. letter in which the writer strongly urged that Australasia should open offices in Scotland. He enclosed li cutting from a local paper which contained advertisements from Rhodesia and Canada. The writer stated that Australasia could not hope to obtain the right class of -immigrants, if the immigration campaign •was carried on -from central offices in London through private agents who are paid a capitation grant.

The winter school for fanners, held annually at Hawkesbury Agricultural College,' is to last for four weeks this year, commencing from • Monday, June 22nd, and terminating on Saturday, July 18th, 1908. Tanners and farmers’ 60ns and others, who are over sixteen years, and have worked not less than one year on a farm, are eligible for admission; but the total number is limited to 100. Intending candidates for admission must state (1) their age; (2) how long they have worked on a farm; (3) what course from the syllabus they desire to study; and( 4) from what railway station they would travel. There is no reason why such clause's should not in the near future be held at our experiment stations.

The demand for Auckland oysters is again in excess of the supply (says the New Zealand “Herald” of Friday), and the deficinecy is due to the very rough weather experienced along the coast during the last few days. Just as the depot was overtaking the shortage caused by the loss of 150 bags ill the wreck of the Muritai, picking was to some extent interrupted at both beds by adverse weather. Inspector Stephenson, inspector in charge of the Bay of Islands beds, has written to the Auckland depot stating that the weather lias been “something cruel” at the Bay of Islands during the last few' days, and last Saturday the men could do very little picking. The extent to which this unavoidable delay interferes with the supply is show'll bv the fact that the last shipment from Russell _ was only 93 bags, instead of 140. With regard to the 'Government control] of The (oyster industry generally, it is understood that since the opening of the season tho industry has about paid its way. There are about 50 pickers employed, who are naid' at the rate of 6s 6d per bag, with a limit of three bags per day, to ensuro careful gathering. The uniform price charged to retailers at the depot is 12s 6d per bag, and after allowing for office and other incidental expenses it is stated that there is very little margin of profit. It is rather soon in the season to attempt to estimate the financial reeuls of the enterprise, but Tater on approximate figures will bo forthcoming.

A local artist, Miss Maud Tamer,, has placed on view in Mr. Zachariah’f window two oil paintings, showing Dr. Coker’s roan pony “Hoss Innominatuni,” and his bay mare “The Circus Girl.”' The draughtsmanship of the pictures is fairly good, and shows a good knowledge of proportion, and a careful study of animal life. The landscape work of The picture showing “The Circus Girl,” is, however, faulty. The sky is Hat, there i§ an incorrectness in perspective .the colors are raw, and out of keeping while the contrast'between light and shade is weak. Tfio figure of the horse would have stood out in bold relief bad the distance of the scene been subdued by being workedout in neutral tints, such ns blues and purples, and tho general flatness of the subject as it now appears would _ thereby be Obviated. The interior of the stable showing tile pony is rather we tk in the shadow work, and the light'does'not- strike evenly. Tho color work is crude and lacks boldness and breadth of touch. - Still, as these art* Miss Farmer’s initial attempts at life studies, they show considerable ability. In her next attempt she should strive to paint- more after the impressionist school, using a firm strong touch, high lights and deej) shadows. By breaking out her skies with rolling clouds even if worked in with a palette-knife, she would find that the atmosphere of her landscape would be, enhanced, ami the picture take a correct perspective bv the gradual focussing of the middle distance into the neutral blues that should form the background.

At the inquiry held over the accidental ramming of .the gunboat Gladiator d-ring manoeuvres at',Spitbead, when so many were seriously injured, it did not transpire whether the pastry for the sailors was cooked in pie iplates or not, nevertheless tin’s week its rpie .plates for s-o von pence each at Parnell’s Popular Saturday Sales, 20th inst., only,

“They make the boast that the big London theatres can bo emptied in three minutes, and wo can’t say that of our little Gisborne theatre.” —-Cr. Mann last evening at the Borough Council.

At 7.30 this evening, in the'Baptist i'.iboruiiclo, Mr. W. b‘. Strong will deliver an address, taking as his subject "Ancestral Worship and .Superstition as a hindrance to the Gospel.”

Last season a Manawatu lanner who fattened 1400 wethers on something under fifty acres of swedes has not a turnip this year. The tubers rotted in the ground, and this is a general experience in the district.

To-morrow afternoon, at 3 o’clock, the, monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held. Mr. W. S. Strong will speak on “Opium, the social curse of Chinn,” and an invitation is extended to the general- public to attend.

That the demand for good dairy ing cows still continues (says the Mianawatu “Standard”) is shown by the fact that at a clearing sale held recently by Abraham and Williams, at the Range Load, Tararua, on account of Mr J. (McKinley, the whole herd of 42 cows averaged £6 per bead.

The question of providing public conveniences for gentlemen was discussed at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening, and it was decided to leave the matter of erecting suitable places to the Sanitary Committee.

A. Now Plymouth land agent, commenting on -the alleged scarcity of cash, remarked to a News reporter that recently lie had negotiated several sales of property in which every penny of .the purchase-money was in -hard cash, the buyers actually redeeming the right away the mortgages already existing on the lands they fancied.

An enjoyable “Cinderella” social was held last night in Whinray’s Hall. About forty couples -were-pre-sent, and 'excellent music was supplied by Mr. A. L.- Wootton, the floor doing in capital order for dancing. Mr. H. Haycock officiated as M.O. throughout the evening.

“Has the Council any control over the food supply of boarding-houses ?” asked Cr. Darton last evening, “because 1 would like to protect some of the poor boarders,” he added. “The boarders can attend to that,” interposed Cr. Sheridan.

Mr. W. Ligsant Clayton reports that the following are the latest mining quotations to hand by telegram: Champion, paid up, 4s Id; Champion, con., 35,-.'Comstock, con., GJd;Crowns Gs 8d; Talisman Consolidated, 4Gs 6d; T-airua Triumph Is Id ; Waiotali is, 2s lid; Karahgahake, Gd - Brilliant, con., 2d; Tairua Golden Hills, 3s; Mountain King, 4sd.

“Last year we made £35 bv the sale of produce,” said the Master of the Ohiro Home (AVellington) at last meeting of the Benevolent' Trustees, He was applying for a grant for the making of certain improvements in order to facilitate the cultivation of vegetables, and stated that the gardening'provided employment for. the old people, and was not unprofitable. The sale of green oats alone last year brought in a- return of £l6, and, in addition, supplies of vegetables for the. Home were provided.

“Bellamy's” at Government House this session will not tic like the Bellamy’s in the Parliament buildings destroyed by fire. There will be no meals served for members on the premises, the cooking branch being abolished in view of the lack of room. At the rear of Bellamy’s is a smoking room for members, hut they 11411 greatly miss the comfortable apartment in the old buildings wherein were held so many convivial gatherings.—New Zealand “Times.”

Moss of Aiicrum, the champion sheep dog at Masterton trials last week, is valued at £IOO. His companion, Tweed of Roxboro’, is regarded by his owner as being worth £9O. The general opinion of Wairarapa sheepmen is that Moss of Aucrum' is one of tlie_ most intelligent, dogs, ever seen in New -Zealand.

A 'brutal assault was perpetrated by two young men -upon ail aged l fisherman named Joseph. -Angus' in La Roche street. Newtown, at about 9.30 p.m. one night recently. The victim of the assault was' engaged unharnessing his horse at the rear of his'home when his assailants-appear-ed and offered to assist him. Angus declined the preferred help. One of the men thereupon struck him over the left eye with a, brick. The blow rendered tile old man insensible, and opened a nasty cut, -two inches long, in his forehead. Not content with this brutal attack, the two ruffiians kicked Angus until his face was almost beyond recognition. Writing to a Christchurch correspondent, Mr William Bogle, a member of the Bessies o’ tli’ {Barn Band, says:-—“We have made a few changes since we landed Home. Four or five who could not toe the line when away from Home have had to go, and I am pleased to say we have got better men .in- their (places. If we can only keep the men together that we have got now until we return to New Zealand, we will have a differ,eut band altogether ..from what we had before. Some of -the players in the band evidently kept their eyes open, while in New Zealand, for they have written out there inquiring as to the prospects of work, and one lias practically decided to return and take up his residence in New Zealand.”

An amusing episode is taking place in the Waikato. The Railway Department erected a. building for their own use on a site supposed to belong tq the Grown. On further enquiry it was found that it belonged to the adjoining settler. He is a great supporter of the freehold, and a bit of a wag; and when 'lie was asked what price he put on the land—he replied that lie did not wish -to sell, but under the circumstances, he had no objection to lease it to the department, and as he understood the policy of the Government was in favor of the leasehold only there could be no objection on their part to lii6 proposal. The reply of the ißujhvav Department is not vet to hand.