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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 221, 25 September 1901, Page 2

Hospital Trustees meet this evening at half-past seven. The popular Mr W. T. Crawford, after several years’ absence in England, returns home by the Mararoa this afternoon. Captain Edwin reported at 12.35 yesterday : —“ North-east to north and west gale after ‘2O hours from now ; glass fall; poor tides.”

A correspondent writes suggesting that

the new dredge bo named the “John Townley,” a suggestion which will be

generally approved of. The Gisborne Bowling Club’s green will be opened for practice on and after tomorrow, Thursday, although the formal opening will not take place until Thursday, October 10th.

Entries in connection with the Agricultural Show close on Saturday, October 12th. The society offers 11465 in prize money, and an announcement with regard to extra classes and special prizes appears in another column.

Mr .J. King, Harbor Engineer, telegraphed yesterday, from Christchurch : “ Dredger over the railway ; launched Thursday or Saturday.” It may be mentioned that the shed is cut off from the water by the railway lino, so that at last the vessel is really ready for launching.

Saturday's Napier Telegraph, which came to hand yesterday morning, contains the following spiteful little letter, signed bv “Rugby”:—“ Sir, —The conduct last night in town of a portion of the Poverty Bay team certainly calls for an enquiry by their Union. Their behavior was disgraceful in the extreme.” The slander is not worthy of further notice.

Court William Gladstone, No. 6060, A.0.F., held their usual quarterly meeting last night in the Court-room, Masonic Hall, P.C.R, Bro. G. Wildish in the chair. One candidate was initiated. Owing to the ravages of influenza, several musical brethren were unable to be present, and the social evening was postponed till next Court night, when members and thenwives arc expected to be present. During the evening some songs and recitations were rendered by Bros. Fraser, Coleman, and others, . The receipts of the evening were .£sl.

Some anxiety is felt for the safety of an old man named William George Eutwhistle, who left the Record Reign Hotel at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning last for the purpose of seeing Dr Craig, the man suffering from an affection of the heart. Nothing has been heard of the old man since that time. He was about SO years of age, wore glasses, and when lust seen was dressed in a dark suit of clothes. He is about sft. sin. in height. It is thought that some misfortune has befallen him, as his luggage is still at the Record Reign HoteL = He has no friends in the district as far as is known.

A co operative dairy factory has been opened at W'eenuakura. Patea. Mr Thus. Adams has a change of advertisement in this morning's issue. Orders are now being booked for Christmas numbers. The City Baud, with their accustomed kindness, visit Patutahi for the bazaar next week, and play both during the afternoon and evening. The l'.ev. Canon l'ox. M.A., preached in the Cathedral at Napier on Sunday morning. " His sermon was a very thoughtful and aide one," says the IT. 15. Herald. According to the Oamaru Times, the scarcity oi feed has necessitated heroic measures for the sustenance of young

lambs. In some places condensed milk in considerable quantities lifts been used. At the evening service in Westminster Abbey hnely the (lowers in the hat of a j lady sitting in the choir stalls were set on lire by one of the candles. A gentleman tore the hat from its owner's head, serious | danger being averted, i A cablegram from Melbourne stales : i Owing to the delay and extra cost inj volved by the mail steamers making I rei mantle a lirst port of call, the Federal ! l’ostmaster-Geuerai has approached the [ Imperial Postmaster-General with a view to revetting to Albany. 1 It will be about three months before ! the septic 1 tank and the outfall works in 1 connection with the Masteneu Drainage I Scheme will receive tt thorough and ] practical test, as until that time the quantity of sewage passing through them will be small. A juvenile fancy dress ball in connection with Mrs Grey’s classes will be held in the Academy of Music on Friday evening next. The ball is being anticipated with great interest by the young folk, and should prove a most attractive gathering. Complaints having been made lately as j io bread short in weight being sold, the j Inspector of Weights and Measures, Mr i O. J. Morel', informs us that from the ! lirst of October each baker's c-art will have j to be provided with weighing scales, so that doubting customers can themselves ■ make a test of the weight of loaves. The Italian Government has decided to j restore the fresco of the Last Supper, by i Leonardo da Vinci, in the refectory of the j ex-convent of St. Mary, at Milan. The l • painter Cavenaghi will try to re-attach to 1 the wall such portions of the picture as have been detached, and will revive the coloring of this stupendous work of art. A veteran of the Crimean days, living in tiie Palmerston district (says the Matiawatu Daily Times) met with a very nice little windfall. By the persistent eii’orts of a friend, this man; who served as amarine on H.M. ships Monarch, Algiers, and Gladiator, has just been granted arrears oi pension from 1880, amounting to PUTT; and placed on tho pension list for the sum of Tib Us per year. “ Easily first like Empire Teas” is the style of advertisement adopted by Messrs Turnbull and Co., of Wellington, in one of their pictorial blocks which appears or the lirst page ot the Times, showing Join Bull breasting tho tape well in front o: foreign rivals. Tho Empire brand of tei is eagerly sought after by householders and lias become one of tho most populai teas in the market. Persons who arc foiu of a good cup of tea are recommended tt try the Empire brand. Wo would like to see the subject of tech nical and scientific instruction made oni of as much importance as that of primary education. That the people of the colon; have the elements for success in ahnos any branch of industry no one questions i It is as much the duty of the State tt | foster, by all the means in its power, tin desire of the people for advanced know ledge as it is their duty to instruct eliil dren in the three it’s. A time uia' arrive when New Zealand will want al the knowledge that her people can gain and the institution of a national system o technical instruction would certainly hel] i in the direction indicated,

The Presbyterian schoolroom was crowded last evening, when the combined Christian Endeavor Societies of St. Andrew’s and Wesley Churches assembled together. The Rev. J. C. Martin, the President of the Hawke’s Bay Union of Christian Endeavor Societies, presided. Tho Revs. J. G. Paterson and B. F. Rothwell wore also present. The Rev. Mr Martin gave an excellent address on tho subject of consecration, taking his text front Romans 12, 1 and 2. lie urged all to carry out their pledge in its truest meaning. In the course of his remarks bo expressed pleasure at the vigorous signs of spiritual life among the members, and he stated that tho local societies held the record in the number of consecrations to God of those who had pledged themselves that evening. The representatives of St. Andrew's Society (Mr 11. Laing) and Wesley Society (Mr B. Grubb) also spoke on the subject, the Rev. Mr Paterson also expressing a few thoughts. During tho evening tho solo “ Queen of the Angels ” was nicely sung by Mr Strong, while quartettes wero given by Misses Warren, Adair, and Freeman, and Messrs Strong and Waugh. Ten new members joined tho Society and took the pledge, which was also taken by tho members present. Tho pronouncement of the Benediction closed a very profitable meeting.

A. quiet but exceedingly pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr Walter White, Makaraka, yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr Frederick James Francis, the popular clerk in the Albion Club Hotel, and Miss Frances Ellen White, daughter of the late Mr Richard White, of Gisborne, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. G. Paterson. The bride, who was given away by her brother, was charmingly attired in a pretty dress of white silk, trimmed with silk lace, with orthodox wreath and veil. She also carried a handsome shower bouquet. Miss Yinio Frances Steele made a very pretty bridesmaid. She was dressed in white silk, trimmed with silk embroidery, white Leghorn hat, trimmed with white feathers, and carried a pretty bouquet of flowers. Mr Edward John Harris acted in the capacity of groomsman. Amongst the guests at the house wore Mrs White, mother of the bride, Mrs T. Steele, Mrs Walter White, Mrs Paterson, and Misses Eager and Lowncy. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr and Mrs W. White, and early in the afternoon the happy couple left for Gisborne amid a shower of good wishes of their many friends. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a very pretty gold watch and chain, and to the bridesmaid a gold brooch. The

■ presents were very numerous, and were a l striking testimony of the popularity of the : bride and bridegroom. Mr Francis was the recipient of several handsome presents from the staff of the Albion Club Hotel, from whom ho also received a congrntuiory address. The bridal party and a number ol their friends were entertained in the evening by Air and Airs T. Steele, of the Albion Club Hotel. A most sumptuous spread was provided, and after it had been done full justice to, several toasts were proposed. That of the bride and bridegroom was drunk in bumpers of champagne, and proposed by Mr E. Harris, who made an excellent speech ; as also did Air T. Bryne, who proposed the toast of the bridesmaids. Reference was made by several of the guests to the kindness shown by Air and Airs Steele, in promoting the gathering, one speaker remarking that after reading so much in the papers regarding the differences existing between employers and employees throughout the colony, it gave him pleasure to see such a happy state of affairs as they had evidence- that evening. If there were more gat'., in at a similar nature, and employers had the confidence of their employees, there would be no need to have recourse to Arbitration and Conciliation Courts. Air Steele appropriately replied, thanking those present for the enthusiastic manner in which the toast had been received. He paid a high tribute of praise to Air Francis, whom he wished every happiness and prosperity. Sevgt. Langham, D. 5.0., Fourth Contingent, was amongst the guests, and in replying to the toast of “ Our Returned Troopers," said that the New Zealanders, and the Gisborne boys in particular, had done their share of fighting in South Africa, and were not to be beaten by any of their comrades in arms at the front.

The i'u'st automobile funeral on record in England occurred on August 11 at Coventry, on the occasion of the interment of an old employee eh' one of the automobile companies. The hearse was ft specially constructed six-hovso-power ear. All the three cars used were draped with black. An interested crowd watched the funeral. The following Gisborne item is from the last number of the War Cry: —We have had soul-stirring meetings, and a number of souls saved and sanctified. It is delightful to sec the young converts taking their stand in the open air. Among the recent converts is a man who was in the Majuba Hill engagement, he being one of the 190, out of 5000, who escaped the deadly effect of the shot and shell at the hands of the cnemv.

Here is a hint for the Gisborne Ueauti* fying Association The London County Council nas erected a house at Battersea Park for the cultivation of butterflies, and from ii some 100 of the insects are just now being turned loose daily to subsequently beautify their surroundings. This novel little house is situated in the botanic garden set apart for students, but no encouragement will be given the scholars to transfer their attention from tiie ilowevs to the new product. The butterflies are intended for ornament only, and not for the instruction of budding naturalists. Originally some 8100 caterpillars were placed in the house, and it is interesting to watch their process of development into gorgeous-liued beauties, chiefly of the tortoise-shell, peacock, rod admiral, and the more common white butterfly. The caterpillar may be seen eating with a ferocity and pertinacity truly amazing for his size. In some eases lie has increased his weight in about three weeks to over 11,000 times his original avoirdupois.