The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, MARCH 6, 1903. The schooner Gisborne left for Auckland yesterday.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 833, 6 March 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, MARCH 6, 1903. The schooner Gisborne left for Auckland yesterday.

The au.idul meeting of the Gisborne Cadet Corps will he held this evening. Sinclair’s Tolago Bay coach leaves town this r.n.rn;; g at 10 o’clock to suit the tide The Town Clerk notifies that the district electun’ rolls arc open for inspection.

A hcav.) fog delayed the arrival of the s.s. Westraiia at Napier yesterday, the steamer not reaching there until 9.30 a.tn. The excursions to Waiuui beach yesterday, promoted by Mr W. 3. Sinclair, oi the Masonic Stables, were largely patronised, three busses and brakes being required to carry the passengers. Mr Mackroll’s tender for the purchase of the house in Palmerston road, formerly used as the headmaster’s residence, has been accepted by the Education Board. The price was close on J 6500. A meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Farmers' Union will oe held to-morrow, when every member is requested to be present. Several matters of importance will be discussed. The directors of the Kia-Ora Co-opera-tive Company meet this morning at Mr T. Coleman s ollico, to consider the price to be paid for butter fat for the j ast month and transact general business. Messrs Dalgefy and Co. yesterday received the following cablegram from their London office : “ Since our last telegram, tallow in general is lower by 10s a ton.” Mr Woods, contractor, is making good progress with the erection of the Waimata Valley dairy factory pretnises, and the factory is expected to bo ready for use by tbe Hate fixed for closing of tenders for the Waimata lands. The Sherlock Holmes Company play in Auckland on Saturday night, and then come on to Gisborne by the Talune. The steamer will be detained in Auckland until midnight, and arrives at. Gisborne about midnight on Sunday. A prize for the most courteous boy has been promised b.y Mr Walsh in connection with tbe Matawhero school, in which that gentleman has always taken such a great interest. The prize is to be awarded at next year’s picnic, and the judges are to be the school girls. The following players will represent United in the cricket match against West find at Victoria Domain to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2 o’clock sharp: Porter, Iveson, Gibson, Hill, Lang, Kretschmar, C. Priestley, MeOredie, Robertson, J. Ferris, and Macdonald —Emergencies, Witty and Rice. At the meeting of the City Band last evening Bandmaster Morrison signified will regret his intention of resigning on account of pressure of business. Mr Morrison has been connected with the City Band for over twenty years, and many expressions of regret were made by members at his resignation. A pleasing feature of the prize-list in connection with the Matawhero school yesterday was the prize given by Mr W. G. Walsh for the pupil making the greatest progress during the year. The dullest boy by perseverance has an equal chance with the brightest to win such a prize, and it is pleasing to know that for next year Mr Walsh has promised a prize to each standard. In addition to tho ordinary trains tomorrow, a special excursion train will run, leaving Gisborne at 11 o’clock, arriving at Kaitaratahi at 11.50, and returning at 12, reaching town at 1250. Excursionists can return by the ordinary train leaving Kaitaratahi at 5,30 and arriving in Gisborne at 6.30. Tho fare is Is 2d for adults aud 7d for children under 14. At a meeting of the members of the Poverty Bay Rowing Club, held last night, it was decided to hold a social on the occasion of the visit of the Napier oarsmen. The function is to be held on April 13th, the price of tickets being fixed at ss. The committee appointed to carry out tho affair comprises Messrs McLeod (2), H. Taylor, C. Hepburn, Kirk (2), A. Pritchard, J. Johnston, Smith, and W. Parker. Tho annual treat in connection with Holy Trinity Sunday School is to be held at Kaitaratahi to morrow, whither tbp philfiren (md all those interested will "be cpnvoyed by special train leaving town at 11 o’clock. They return by the train leaving Kaitaratahi at 5.30, and arrive in Gisborne at 6.30. Should the weather be fiue, a very enjoyable picnic is anticipated, Parents and friends of the children are invited, but must pay their own fare. The many friends of Mr and Mrs P. Maher will deeply sympathise with them in regard to the death of their infant twin daughter, Mary. The little one had been ailing for some time, but notwithstanding the assiduous attention o* the parents ' and the skill of Dr Morrison, the infant:s life could not be saved, the child passing away yesterday afternoon. The funeral leaves the parents’ residence at two orciock this afternoon. The funeral of the late Trooper Daulton took place at the Makaraka cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended by residents from all parts of the district. The service at the grave wqs conducted by the Rev. Father ALulvihill, and was of a most impressive character. The high esteem in which the young man was held was evidenced by tho wealth of floral tributes and messages of condolence that were forwarded by sympathising friends, and the parents of the young man were deeply sympathised with by their many friends in their bereavement.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday judgment was given for plaintiff in the ease of W. A. Friar v. Thomas Cahill, jun., claim £5 7a 2d, costs Bs. In the case of August Zenker (Mr G. H. Lysnar) v. Pene Mataora, a claim of JSIO 11s 6d, defendant stated that US should have been credited to him instead of £7, for a cow aud calf. After bearing evidence His Worship said he was of opinion that £7 was agreed upon between the parties, although he believed that the defendant honestly thought £8 was agreed tjpoD, Judgment was given for plaintiff for amount claimed, £lO 11s 6d, costs £3 13s 6d. Mr W. 11. Neal, the well-known Na-

pier' photographer, is at present in Gisborne, and is prepared to undertake any description of photographic work, either indoor or outdoor. Mr Neal has been in business in Napier

for the last eighteen years, during which time he has undertaken photographic contracts of all kinds. I-lis name ts synonymous for work of the highest quality. He has taken a series of views for the Hawkeis Bay Agricultural Association at: their annual gatherings, and has been warmly commended for his work. Terms can he ascertained and appointment .made on application between 12 and 1.30 p.m. and 5.33 to 7at the third house past the Royal Hotel.

A meeting of the City Bshd w&S held last evening, to which the members of the citizens’ committee, appointed to raise funds to send the bend to the contest, were invited. Bandmaster T. Morrison presided. The report submitted to the meeting showed the amount subscribed by the public to be £l3O 13s Id, whilst the expenses amounted to £145 16s, made up chiefly as follows : Uniforms and oaps £24, steamer fares £26 6s, railway fares £l6 ss, and board £76 8s 6d. There was a balance in hand of £7 5s Id, which amount included refunds by members. The Chairman made pleasing reference to the way the public had responded to the call for assistance, and stated that the band had derived much instruction from their visit to Masterton. On his motion votes of thanks were accorded to all who had assisted, more particularly the conductor, Mr M. Foster, and secretary, Mr J. Chrisp,

Mr F. Hepburn advertises a dogcart, in good order, and new set of harness, for sale.

A waitress and pantry maid are advertised for. Apply in first place to Times office. • ...

Madame de Rome, .scientific palmist and inspirational medium, can be consulted at ID Bright street (next F. Hall’s plumbing establishment) during the present week. About 100 men are now employed in clearing and formation works on the Rcss railway. It is probable that active operations on the new bridge over the Hokitika River will be commenced this week.

Some of the oats threshed at Balcairn, in the North Canterbury district, hate yielded 80 bushels per acre. A good field of oats at Swannanoa returned 85 bushels per acre. A large line of oats from Chertsey was equal to 471 bto tho bushel.

Tbe Southland district of the Farmers’ Union has an organising secretary, who is also a qualified veterinarian. This official makes io his business to attend the district stock sales there giving free professional advice to members of the union.

At Hobart-Police Court on February 16, E. H. Webster was fined £5 and costs for allowing a yacht imported from Auckland to be placed in the water from the steamer Oonah without having passed the Federal Customs eDtry. The Central Board of Health, West Australia, has paid L2OO to Mrs Simpson, who keeps a dairy herd at Subiaco, for publishing a false statement made by the health inspector that thore was typhoid fever on her dairy premises.

The first annual dinner in connection with the Gisborne contingents’ reunion will be held at the Masonic Hotel this evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. Upwards of fifty or sixty members and local volunteers are expected to be in attendance, and a pleasant evening should result.

A man named William Montague Devonport Howes was arrested at Thames on Tuesday by Sergeant Hendry, on a charge of having forged a cheque for the sum of £l3 7s 6d, on the Bank of New South Wales, purporting to be signed by one Sherman Evert, a storekeeper at The Wires, in the Whangacuata district, and in uttering the same to one Henry Giles, landlord of the Lady Bowen Hotel. Accused was remanded for a week.

A boy named Yeoman had a narrow escape from drowning whilst bathing in the Waimata at Harris’s Bend yesterday afternoon. He swam across the river in company with a young man named Cooper, and on returning ho lost courage aud went down, taking Cooper with him. The pair became separated before they rose to the surface, and Yeoman twice went under before Cooper, assisted by another young man named Pirie, was able to render him such assistance as to enable him to reach the shore in safety. Upon reaching land every attention was paid to Yeoman, and he soon recovered.

The Telegraph Department will not damage the wires through reckless speed. Some messages received last night took over four hours to reach the Gisborne office. Here are a few of the times taken haphazard : —Wanganui message, put in at 7.10 pan., received at the local office at 11.25 p.m.; Wellington, put in at 9.20, received 11.37 ; Wellington 7.10, received 10; Wanganui 11.20, received 12.37 a.m. ; Hokitika (the Premier’s favorite place, too), 9.30 p.m., received 1.7 a.m. ; Wanganui, 8, received 11.50 ; Wakapuaka, 12,25 a.m., received 2.5 a.m., ditto ; 12.35 a.m., received 2.50 a.m. ; 12.45 a.m., received 2.45 a.m. As all telegrams received after 11 p.ru. lie at the office until called for or the cable operator has completed his work, an idea is given of the inconvenienoe of such delays.

Last evening a most successful dance was held in the Ormond Hall in aid of the Hospital funds. The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens, and reflected great credit on the Committee, aud especially Mr Berwick, the energetic secretary, who was indefatigable in his efforts to promote tho success of the evening. There was a largo attendance, and dancing was indulged in with great enthusiasm, the music being supplied by Messrs Kirk Bros. Mr B. Davies filled the position of M.C. in a most creditable manner. The floor was in. splendid condition. The catering was of high order, and the ladies’ committoe are to be congratulated on this score. At intervals during the evening songs and recitations were given, amongst these being a recitation by Mr W. Roland, entitled “ The Lifeboat,” which was rendered in a spirited manner. Mr McConnichie also gave a good rendering of the song “ Won’t you lake me back to Dixie,” being loudly encored. Several others contributed items. Dancing was kept up until an early hoqr tlpa tqoyning.