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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2292, 10 September 1908, Page 2

THE LOAN PROPOSALS,

Ono of the most significant of the happenings at the last Council meeting wlis the treatment accorded to the loan proposals of His •.orship the Mayor. At first AH Lysnar wished to include cycle tracks and recreation "reserves in the matters he desired Councillors to vote on, but under protest he excised these items lor the time being and reduced the amount under consideration to £38,000, For this sum hp declared the

whole of the streets and roads of the borough woro to bo properly formed and oiieo tlio work was completed the maintenance charges would be so small—some £2,800 as comjmred with ovor .09000 spent oil roads last your—that the 7<l rate necessary tor pity for the loan would bo absorbed in t-lio reduction of tho general rate. The whole thing was so- charmingly simple that Councillor Darton -roso to his foot and, figuratively speaking, fell on Ills Worship’s neck as lie bailed him as-a public benefactor. Unfortunately for tho scheme, and its author it proved to bo like tho prospective roads and would not stand “t-lio wear and tear” of criticism. In reply to questions tho Borough Overseer, upon whom ' tho Mayor had -repeatedly stated bo was relying, admitted that tho sum mentioned would by no means provido permanent works ovor the areas mentioned, but only “passable” roads. That being t-lio ease it is manifestly -ridiculous to suggest as the Alayor did that maintenance would be reduced almost to a minimum. AVith only “passable” -roads to maintain over a stretch of 40 miles the cost of -upkeep would in all probability be vastly greater than it is at tho present time. AVo arc not opposed to a borough loan for road work, but it-should bo restricted to as much of tlio more important thoroughfares as tho ratepayers can at tlio present time -afford to have constructed in such a way that the now roads can be legitimately described as permanent works. Firstly, however, tho Council should havo some reasonable prospect of being able to obtain sufficient supply of metal to carry out the proposed works in an economical manner and- it soems to us that this is an aspect which has not recently received sufficient -attention. Not only that, but tlio people of Gisborne will have to realise that in deciding to replace their present wretched thoroughfares with good roads they must bo prepared to pay for the -additional convenience both in interest on loan and in added maintenance. All tho extravagant talk we have been treated to in tlio past of -a complete system of good loads without increased rates is simply nonsense that can have no other effect than to confuse tho public on a mutter that wants very careful consideration.

Our weekly weUther report will be found this morning on page 4.

The dance which was to have been held in the Kaitaratahi Schoolroom this evening in aid of the school fund is indefinitely postponed. The Civil Service and Citizens’ Cooperative Bakery was yesterday registered under “Tho Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1908.” The death occurred early yesterday morning of Airs. E. AV. AY ells, a long resident of tho Patutahi Valley, and mother of Airs. Captain Clirisp. The coming A. and P. show, to bo held next mouth, bids fair to be an oven greater success than that of last year. It is expected that the programmes will bo available 'tomorrow.

The local Inspector of Labor (Air. AL Carmody) has received information that tliero are six assisted immigrants for Gisborne on board tlie lonic, which arrived at AA'ellington on Tuesday. The sneak thief is again at large, the person suffering from their depredations this time being Air. AlcGuire, of Makar-aka. Last Monday evening four liivee of bees were removed from his land, and-a number of other -articles are also missing, doubtless by the same agency. Mr. F. J. AVilson, senr., architect, lias received tho following tenders for erecting cottages at AATiataupoko for Mr. Thomas Quinn : A. L. Laurie £558, Evans, Niekl -and Co. £566, Clayton Bros. £596, George Smith £612, John East £683, Aitken -and Wilson £695, Black Brothers £697, and AI. Haisman £715. The Cinderella Assembly bold a most successful dance in Erskine’s rooms, Peel Street, las'X evening. About CO couples were present, Alessrs Segedin and Haycock acting as AI-C.’s. .Air. Wootten’s orchestra supplied the music for tho programme dances, and Aliss Moore the music for the extras.

Adjutant Dickens, of the (Salvation Army, lias liltid© arrangements with the Victorian headquarters for the Army cinematograph to be shown in Gisborne early next month, and among the films shown will be one of the visit of the American Fleet to Auckland, Sydney and Atelbourne. Brigadier Perry was authorised by the "Australian Government to take the views. These films should prove very entertaining. Aluch regret is expressed at tho coming departure of Mr. Alfred Rice from Gisborne. Mr. Rico, who has been in ill-health for some time, lias decided to do an extended tour of Australia. Bv his readiness to help others, Mr. Rice has won for himself the golden opinions of Gisborne people, who will all join in wishing him a speedy recovery to good health. Air. Rice is playing, as a farewell performance, “Aly Partner.” The box plan is now open at Miller’s.

Tho "N o-licenso mission, to have been commenced last evening, has been unavoidably delayed by the nonarrival of Mr. -A. G. Black from Auckland. Mr. Black is to arrive on Tuesday next, and on that evening will deliver a lecture in I-lis Alajest.v’s Theatre." Other lectures will follow during the week in the same place, and Mr. Black is expected to visit some of the country townships, including Tologa Bay. Air. Black has made a good name for himself and is an -able and fluent speaker. A very successful and enjoyable progressive euchre tournament was held last evening in St. Alarv’s Schoolroom. There were about 120 people present. After a number of closely-contested games, Afiss Bovlo and Air. P. AlcConyillo, finislied'Vith the largest number of points to their credit, and were awarded the winning prizes. The doubtful honor of receiving the “booby” prizes fell to Miss Haves and Air. Waters. During mi interval Mrs. P. Barry contributed a vocal item, and an oniovable evening was brought to a close after a dainty supper had been served.

The New Zealand Accountants’ and Auditors’ Association (registered) intimates that the annual examination in connection witli the Association will be hold throughout the Dominion on 2nd November next. The examinations are for the associates’ and students’- grades, and are available to members of either sex; as a matter of fact there are several lady members who have already qualified by examination. Intending candidates may procure copies of svllabus, past examination papers, and other particulars from the registrar of the Association (AH. J. H. Alackie, Auckland). or AH. T. A. Coleman, Gladstone Road, Gisborne. Applications must reach the registrar not later than Saturday, 26th September, 1908. Alany flags were flying at half-mast in the town yesterday out of respect to the memory of Air. Finlay Ferguson, eldest son of Air. John Ferguson, of Glencoe, Patutalii, who died early yesterday morning. The deceased, who was only 32 years of age, met with >an accident to his spine on Alarch 24th last, at Patutahi, a packing case falling heavily upon him and injuring the vertebrae near the neck. Paralysis at once set in, and hope of recovery being despaired of from the first, lie gradually sank and passed 'away yesterday. The deceased was very popular eveiywliere. He was a Highland dancer of no mean ability and a good elocutionist. The funeral will take pluco at Patutahi to-day,