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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2287, 4 September 1908, Page 2

This evening there will be la fulldress inspection of the Gisborne Uiiles ,at the Drill shed. Tlhe 'City Band will parade with tho corps and will join them in a inarch. “The reduction inthccostof bread which has just taken place, is evidence of the value of co-operation, and those who have their own interests at heart should take up sluires without being asked.”—A speaker at the bakery meeting last night. The annual and general/meetings of the Gisborne Co-open itive Building Society arc unavoidably postponed till Friday: 11th inst., in Townley’s Hall. The ballot for-''directors will therefore close at noon on that date. In tho Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Messrs W. E. Akroyd and ,T. Sheridan, J-P.’s, judgment- by default was given for plaintiff in the case of W. A.„.Friur v. Begin aid Goodchapfor the" amount claimed, £2 10s lid, with costs, os. A number of other cases were either struck out or adjourned. It is stated, that an application will be made to-day to His Honor Jutice Edwards for an order of substituted service by advertisement of a writ of summons on the defendant in an action to be heard at the next local sittings of the Supreme Court. This course has been rendered necessary owing t-o the iinpo6sibilty of effecting prompt personal service. At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. .W. E. Akroyd and J. Sheridan, J-P.’s, n man named John Hamilton for a second conviction of drunkenness within six months, was fined 10s with 2s costs or 48 hours imprisonment, and a prohibition order was issued against him by conso*t. A first offender for drunkenness was dealt with in the usual manner. The members of Lodge Turangaiiui, U.A.0.D., hold a very successful progressive euchre tournament in the Masonic Hall last evening, there being a largo attendance of members and friends. The first prizes were won byMrs. A. Wade and Bro. Bnwlinson; while Miss Nock and Mr; J. McQuarrie were the “boobies.” Light refreshments were handed round by tho brethren, and a very pleasant evening was brought to u close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” When the Tuatea -touched bottom owing to the silting up of the river at the third bollard from the Snark’s landing, it was not generally known among the passengers that this week it’s half covered dustpans for fifteen pence each at Parnell’s popular Saturday galegj fifth ipst. only.

It is rumored that football under Northern Union rules will be established in Gisborne before the season closes, and n “Times” representaLive yesterday learnt that a proposal boon made to tlio Auckland team to play a ganio hero at an early duto. The proposition, meanwhile, is being considered by the northern players.

The total membership ol Si. John Ambulance Brigades 'throughout the world, in„ 1900, was 15,711, and m 1907 it was 16,008. A noteworthy fact is that ill the whole Dominion ol Canada, no ambulance brigades connected with Hie St. John Ambulance Association were in existence, but steps wore being taken last year to form a brigade at Toronto.

A largo demonstration of the capabilities of loaded air gas is to bo made in Wellington shortly by Air. Gtophoiison, the patentee, who is paying tho expenses of all those who have bought tho patent rights for various districts m tho Dominion to witness tho display. Mr. C. 8. AicFarlano, who holds tho patent rights of loaded air g.is for the Counties of Cook, Wairoa, and AVaiapu, left by boat tor Woffington last night in order to tje present at tho demonstration. After visiting Christchurch, it is Air. .YleForlane’s intention to bring Air. Stephenson back to Gisborne with aim, when the gas will bo installed as liis .Majesty's Theatre.

A largo number of young folk and their friends assembled last night in the Baptist Tabernacle on the occasion of tlio Sunday School entertainment. The Rev. IV. Lamb occupied the chair, and an excellent and varied programme, comprising songs, duets, and recitations, was gone through, the different items being heartily applauded. Several gramophone selections were given by Mr. J. H. Gittos on a nice instrument, and a display or sleight-of-hand tricks and modern magic by Air. Alalcohn completely mystified the audience. A very pleasant evening was spent, the gathering terminating shortly before 10 o clock. 'L’lio application foi' registration ol ‘•Tlic Civil Service and Citizens Co-operative Bakory, Limited, is to bo filed by Air. E. H. Alann to-day.

Tlio member for Selwyn and tlio member for Geraldine came into collision in tho House the other day. Air Flatmau has boon endeavoring to prmiado tho Government to purchase tho estato of tlio late Air Duncan Camoron near Springfield, and while ho was out of tho House yesterday aftornoon Air Hardy rose in protest. • ‘They won’t forgot in Ashburton the attempt of the membor lor Geraldmo to rob tho widow,” ho said, with considerable boat. Tho Speaker ordered the withdrawal of this remark, and uf tor complying in a qualified lashion. Air Hardy got down to tho root of the trouble. Air Flatmau, it seemed, had been trespassing in his electorate, and this ho regarded as base electioneering, liis honorable friend s hide, he suggested, would make good saddles. Air Flatmau returned to tlio House a few minutes later, and replied with much heat. Saddles were generally made of pigs’ skin, ho said, and lie hoped Air Hardy would understand the remark.

All desirous of viewing tlio fashions winch are to predominate this season will havo the opportunity presented to them by Alessrs AV. Pettie and Co., who to-day formally open their display of dress and summer styles. Tho show windows present a most attractive appearance, and arc devoted to the very latest Parisian models of millinery, among which are many delightful creations in lotus blue, canard, nattier blue, cinnamon, and King’s peony. The most- prominent shapes appear to be tho beehive, Gainsborough, Directoirc, “Miss Hook of Holland” sailor, and The Merry Widow” styles. This is t 0 bo a rose season, and a most artistic display is made of this favorite triinnffng. The dis])lay in the dress i\ inflow is also very attractive, and sonic beautiful fabrics kurc displayed infancy mohairs, Armines, Loheimes, and silk voiles, the prevailing shades being green, lotus blue, and cream. Tho artistic arrangement of the chow windows is tho work of Mr. V. 'Harre, a specialist, whom Air. ionoycliffe engaged in Christchurch. Un the ground floor and upstairs in the show rooms arc armyed tho most oewitching displays of the • very latest fashions in the different departments. Tho whole display compares favorably with anything that could bo seen m any of the large centres, and the ladies of Gisborne are fortunate m possessing such a completely stocked and nroorossivo establishment to supply then- wants. The display is certain to attract a large crowd to-day.