The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 10, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 991, 10 September 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 10, 1903.

The body of the native drowned in the Waiapu river some weeks ago was found yesterday morning. At the Hospital Concert this evening a presentation of a gold watch and illuminated address is to bo made to a prominent citizen.

“ They take shelter behind Mr Mestayer’s bulwarks,” is Cr Whinray's opinion of the majority of his fellow-council-lors as expressed last night. According to the Mayor the rateable value of the Borough has increased from .£33,100 to £35,480 since the last poll, and when the loan proposals are carried out he expects it to reach £45,000. The criminal sittings of tho Supreme Court opens this morning. Witnesses and jurors are reminded to be in attendance at half-past ten. His Honor Judge Cooper will preside.

A very fine rehearsal of “ lolanthe ’ took place last evening, both in tho music and general business of the opera. All those engaged acquitted themselves remarkably well, and under the direction of Mr A. F. Kennedy are making rapid strides towards perfection, “If the great Creator of the Universe had had to make the world in one day none of us would have been here. It had to have a commencement, and we are told it took six days to complete it,” remarked the Mayor at the meeting of ratepayers laßt evening, in replying to a question put by Captain Tucker as to whether the whole of the borough was to be supplied with water.

Judging by the sale of tickets for the Hospital concert, there is little doubt that there will be a packed house. In addition $o Miss Large, of Napier, who arrived last evening, the local talent will bo considerably strengthened by tho first appearance here of Miss Eglinton, whose histrionic and elocutionary talent is considerably above the average. At the meeting of ratepayers last evening Mr Whinray stated that he intended moving an amendment to the motion that a poll be taken on the 23rd. He was prevented from doing this by the Mayor declaring that a poll would be taken on the date mentioned. The following is the motion that Mr Whinray intended to move:—“That before committing the ratepayers to this doubtful and problematic scheme at Waihirere, the other sources that have been suggested should be investigated and reported upon by a thoroughly competent and independent engineer, so that tho best results may be obtained. The sources to bo reported upon to be the Arai river source, as referred to at the Borough Council meeting, tho Wakapuaka source, the Big river, the Waimata river, Mr Matthews' source on Whataupoko, and any others that may Offer."

Waerenga a-hika stock sale will be held :o-day, commencing at 11.30.

The Sonoma arrived at San Francisco on September 7th. < A meeting of the Cook Memorial Com- 1 mitteee will be held this afternoon at four o’clock. “I was brought up amongst dams,” remarked Mr East last evening, and he w wondered why the audience laughed. w Apparently all negotiations in Native lands have not ceased. This week Judge ij Jones has dealt with about 50 applications for confirmation of deeds. c , The winter time-table for the Whata- ti tutu service will continuo to the end of it this month owing to the bad condition of p the roads. s The fortnightly meeting of the Young c Ladies’ Reading Society will be held in the r Te Rau College on Friday afternoon at 3 “ sharp. o The Poverty Bay representative Rugby t football team, which left for Napier by ] the boat last evening, were given a hearty ] send-off by a large crowd of enthusiasts j as the launch leftjhe wharf. t A meeting of the Opposition will be held £ this week. Mr Massey will in all pro- £ bability be elected Leader. The necessity 1 for some such appointment has been very i apparent of late. 1 Owing to the prevalence of measles and 1 other complaints, it has been found necessary to close the Matawhero School. It is intended to re-open the school on Monday next, Sept. 14th. it is intended to take the scow Era up the river this morning with timber for alterations and additions to Messrs Nelson Bros.’ works. The supply of gas to Kaiti will be shut off from about 7 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. whilst the Turanganui bridge is being opened to admit the passing of the vessel. There were 3994 men employed by the State on co-operative works during last month. Of these 2219 men were employed by the Public Works Department, 1097 working on the North Island Main Truuk line, and 1775 were employed bj' the Department of Roads. Mr Philip Burch, who has been connected with the tailoring trade in this district for some years past, intends commencing business on his own account in the shop at present occupied by Mr Kempner, next Dr Cole’s. His many frionds will wish him every success in his new venture. “ Cobb comes to town and you pay UIOO a night. 1 Mama’s New Husband ’ can draw £l5O from you, but you button up you pockets when you are asked to pay a little extra in rates for such conveniences as water and drainage,” remarked the Mayor last evening. “ Water is the very essence of life and better worth the money than anything else.” A horrible report comes from the Balkans in the Times’ cables this morning. It is stated that 150,000 women, children, and old men who have taken refuge in the forests are dying of hunger, while the atrocious Turks are burning tho forests. It is estimated that 50,000 were massacred at Monastir vilayet. Mr J. J. Cassidy, of Ormond, has resumed the butchering business, and notifies the residents of Patutahi and Te Karaka that his carts will visit the places mentioned three times a week. By strict attention to the needs of customers Mr Cassidy hopes to receive a fair share of public patronage. Nothing but the best quality of meat will be supplied. The Gisborne auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society announce that

in connection with the prizes offered in respect of the essays on the Bible, a public meeting is to be held on Tuesday next, 15th inst., at tho Theatre Royal, tho chair to be taken at 8 p.m. by Mr C. A. DeLautour, President. At the same meeting the subject of the reading portions of the Bible in our public schools will be discussed and voted upon after the distribution of the prizes for the various essays. The Bay of Plenty Times states that early in October a motor car service will bo put on betweon Tauranga, Rotorua, and Te Puke, and probably later on between Kafikati and Waihi. The typo of ear to be used is known as the “ Daracq,” to

carry six passengers, and will be fitted up in a luxurious manner, while the motor will be of 12-brake horse power. In the summer months the car will leave Tauranga in time to catch the half-past nine express from Rotorua.

Our readers are reminded of the concert and dance in the Te Arai schoolroom thi3 evening, in aid of the funds of Te Arai library. A first-class programme will be submitted, including contributions from leading vooalists in town and country. The Te Arai library is a surprisingly good one for a country district, and we feel sure that the public spirit will be sufficiently roused this evening to fill the schoolroom to overflowing in order that funds may be available to still further add to the catalogue of excellent volumes. A brake will leave tho Masonic corner for Te Arai at 6.30 this evening.

Visitors to town can obtain a first-class luncheon, afternoon tea, or supper at “ The Trocadero,” the new refreshment rooms opened in Dunlop’s buildings, Lowe street. The rooms, which adjoin those of the Poverty Bay Farmers' Union Club, are tastefully furnished, and the management is sparing no expense to make “ The Trocadero ” the most popular refreshment room in town. A feature is made of luncheon and supper, the former being served from 12 to 2, and supper at any hour of the evening. Those who have vjsited the rooms speak in high terms of praise of the excellence of tho fare provided and the attention given, and warmly recommend their friends to patronise the rooms. A presentation of a pleasing nature was made yesterday to Mr J. M. Gumming on tho occasion of his departure for Auckland, where he is entering into business. During his many years’ residence in Gisborne Mr Cumming has held a largo number of secretaryships, and the various institutions with which he has been connected yesterday showed their appreciation of his services in a tangible manner by presenting him with a purse of sovereigns. The presentation was made at the Masonic Hotel by Mr C. J. Parker, -who stated that Gisborne was losing a good citizen and one who hud always won esteem from all with whom he came in contact. All who had done business with him had found it a great pleasure to do so, and would deeply regret his departure. On behalf of those present, he wished him every happiness and prosperity. Mr Cumming feelingly responded, thanking the donors of the purse, and assuring them tbh.fi he would always have the most kindly recollections of Gisborne, where he

claimed many friends. He looked upon the East Coast as a district that was rapidly progressing, and he would always remember the good times he had spent here. Ho reciprocated the kindly sentiments expressed, and wished those present every success. Several toastshaving been honored, the gathering broke up with a general expression of good wishes for Mr Cumming’s future welfare.