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Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 993, 12 September 1903, Page 2

The last launch for the Zealandia leaves the wharf at 11 o'clock this morning. A sitting of the Native Land Court will be held at Port Awanui on the 28th inst. Hyland’s circus is showing to crowded housos at Wairoa. A Starr-Bowkett Building Society is being formed in Wairoa. Mr C. Butler, the popular host of the Roso Hotel, Port Awanui, is at present visiting Gisborne. Them was a very heavy fall of snow at Waikaremoana last Sunday, says the Wairoa Guardian. The Rev. J. G. Paterson will conduct service at MaDgapapa at 2.30 to-morrow afternoon.

A number of pigeongrams sent from the Wairoa Guardian office to Lake Waikaremoana reached their destination in about thirty minutes. Dr Pomare is on a tour of inspection through the various native settlements in the Nuhaka district. He condemns in very stroDg terms the uninhabitable huts that the natives persistently live in. Mr T. J. Thomas, who has done so well in supplying the market with fresh and well-grown vegetables, has arranged for special facilities to moot the convenience of customers.

Mr F. M. Troup will lecture in the Whataupoko Band hall to-morrow afternoon at 2.30, the subject being “ Must We Keep the Sabbath Now Admission is free with no collection.

Consumers of gas on the Haiti are notified that the supply will be cut off from about 8.30 to 9 this morning, owing to the bridge being opened to admit of the scow Era passing down the river. That portion of the Waikaremoana road, the cutting opposite tho Maori woolshod, is in a dreadful state. Complaints from those persons who are obliged to travel over it are loud and deep, Its condition is shameful. Those who desire to participate in the second issue of shares by tho Gisborne Co operative Building Society are requested to send in their applications on or before October 6th, to tho Secretary, Mr A. G. Beere.

A good many deaths have occurred among the natives at Nuhaka lately, chiefly young children. Tho cause being measles, the parents believing the epidemic to bo a mate Maori, treat it as such, the result, of course, being fatal.—Wairoa Guardian.

It is expected that tho proceeds of the Hospital concert, with Government subsidy, will amount to upwards of £SO. .Mesdames Townley, Scott, and Maynard, who were the chief promoters, are to be congratulated upon the result, and also upon the great' success of the concert from a musical point of view. The heavy frosts this winter have seriously affected the Frasertown orange and lemon orchards, which usually at this time of the year are a sight worth seeing. At present there are hundreds of dozens of half-grown fruit lying on the ground, whilst tho trees themselves are badly blackened. -Guardian.

On Sunday morning at Wesley Church Rev. B. F. Rothwell will preach on “ Hindrances which aro not Sins.” In tho evening his subject will be “An Evening with Torrey and Alexander, their wonderful success.” Several of Alexander’s revival hymns will be interspersed as illustrations by the choir in addition to the usual anthems.

On Monday evening the Gisborne Mutual Improvement Sooiety hold their annual ontertainment, when a capital programme will be submitted. Amongst the local vocalists who will assist are Misses Bright, Faubert, and Williams, Captain Whitely, and Messrs Teat, East, and Raymond. A comedietta entitled “ The Area Belle ”is also to be given. There should be a crowded house. From all parts of the district we hear good accounts as to the, way hoggets passed through the winter. The mortality, taking the district as a whole, is almost infinitesimal, and wo anticipate a substantial increase in the sheep totals for Wairoa county at the next enumeration. The exceptionally favorable winter will mean many thousands of pounds extra in the banking accounts of our farmers.—Wairoa Guardian.

At the Wairoa Native Land Court Judge Johnston has completed the partition of two blocks, Opoho No 4 E, containing 258 acres, divided into four portions ; and the Te Kahaatureia No 2, containing 1333 acres, divided into six portions. These blocks are in the vicinity of Tahaenui, on both Bides of the river of that name, which is also known as the Waikerepu. ’lt is a great improvement to this district having these blocks sub-divided. Ohuia No. 1 partition is now on.

Last evening Captain Tucker, a member of the deputation that recently visited ’ Wellington, received a telegram from Mr Carroll stating that there was some delay J in regard to the consideration of the Pub- * lie Works Estimates, but as soon as they ' were decided he would acquaint him with ; the result as far as Gisborne was coni cerned. The Estimates were at present . receiving the attention of Cabinet. Capt. | Tucker is of opinion that the district will receive its full share of public expenditure. The first committee meeting of the Gisborne Cycling and Athletic Club was held in the .Record Reign Hotel last evening, and judging by the enthusiasm displayed the season promises to be one of success. It was decided to hold a monster run on Cook’s Day to the picnic to be held by the Cook Memorial Committee, The Club intend holding three sports meetings duriDg the season, and have applied to the Rugby Union for the use of Victoria Domain. The following entries have been received by Mr E. L. Maude, secretary of the Poverty Bay Hunt Club, for a point-to-point steeplechase to be run on the town course on Thursday afternoon next: —Mr C. White’s Czar and Angus, Mr J. M. Gouldsmith’s Fencer and Yeliowtail, Mr T. Holden’s Incognito, Mr F. Rhodes’ Mangamahaki and Nob, Mr W. F. Sinclair’s Sailor and Akitea, Mr C. Parker’s Haiti, Mr D. Dobbie’s Totangi, Miss Reynolda’ Sandy. At the Wairoa Court Honi Poti alias ( “Johnny the Cat,” an erstwhile tohunga, was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Te Rauna Hape. From the evidence it appeared that informant lent accused the horse in question, and he “ swapped ” it with another native named Hirini, subsequently selling the “swapped” animal to Watene Huku. The accused, whose defence was that the horse was c given him, was committed to take his trial E at the Supreme Court. Constable Ken- 3 nedy and his prisoner, Honi Poti, with E the witnesses left Wairoa for Napier by v coach on Thursday morning. The informant, Te Rauni Hapi, preferred to ride his horse, owing to the “ prophet ” being i in the coach, <

Telegrams from England are suffering delay owing to interruptions in England. A lady’s bicycle, nearly new, is offered for sale, cheap. The annual general meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club will be held in the Clubroom next Friday evening. The anthem at Holy Trinity Church to-morrow evening will be “ Oh, Taste and See ” (Ross). Advice was receiver! by cable this morning that the land telegraph lints to Loudon and Liverpool are down. The Troeadoro refreshment rooms, No. 231, have been connected with the Telephone Exchaugo. Messrs Williams and Kettle hold their monthly stock sale on Thursday next, the present entries including 1000 sheep and 100 head of cattle. At St. Andrew’s Church to-morrow the Rev. J. G. Paterson’s subject will be : lt Swine preferred to Christ,” and in the evening, *• Reminders from Rotorua—the Waimangu Tragedy.” The anthem will be “ Let the People Praise Thee.” At the Bible Society’s meeting on Tuesday next it is intended to take a vote on the question of Bible reading in schools. The results of the recent plebiscite on the subject, which wo understand are overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal, will also be made public at the same meeting. Mr G. E. Eliott, manager of Messrs Dalgety and Co.’s local branch, returned to Gisborne by the Zealaudia this morning. During a visit to the South, Mr Eliott had the misfortune to suffer an attack of illness. He was laid up at Wellington for some days. Mr W. S. Lichtwark, whose violin playing delighted the large audience at the hospital concert on Thursday evening, has an announcement in this issue that he is prepared to receive pupils for tuition in the violin, mandoline, and ’cello. Full . particulars can be obtained at Mr C. F. 1 Lewis’s music warehouse.

The gloom of darkness now surrounds Gisborne’s beautiful town clock at nightfall, the Government declining to bear the cost of the lighting of the clock. It is a pity that the clock is not to bo illuminatod, but it is not such a dreadfully serious matter as some people would have us beliove. If it is meant for genuine economy there is a little to bo said on both sides.

The big event of the local season comes off on the Napier Recreation Ground this afternoon, where the laurel wroath of tho Rugby football field will bo contested for by tho chosen champions t of Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay. As in previous years, the result of the match will be awaited with much interest. On Victoria Domain this afternoon, the Kaiti-City and West End juniors will havo the field all to themselves for their match. A curious accident occurred at the Auckland wharf on Saturday morning. A forecastle hand named C. Pligb, employed on the s.s. Hawea, was engaged painting the vessel near the sternpost, supported on a small punt, when, without warning, the propeller was set in motion, striking the punt and causing it tocant up. The sailor was precipitated into the water. Fortunately the propeller did not make many revolutions, anPligh succeeded in getting on board a lighter which lay alongside. He was none the worse for his uucking. It would have been thought the distressing and fatal accident that occurred at Waimangu on bunday last (says the Hot Lakes tihroniule of Saturday) would have acted as a deterrent' to others, but there are some foolhardy individuals whose enriosity tends to lead them into dangerous places. Among a party of tourists who visited Waimangu on Tuesday last, two were .not satisfied until they had actually stood on the supposed spot from which Waimangu’s unfortunate victims were hurled. It is to be hoped this will not be repeated very often.

Tho Zealandia, from tho South, brought a very heavy cargo this morning, there being 180 tons for Gisborne, of which 80 tons are transhipments of Home cargo from the Turakina, at Wellington. The transhipments largely comprise station requisites, and are an evidence of the amount of country that is being steadily brought into occupation in this district. Owing to the large cargo, the Zealandia will be iater than usual in leaving for the North, the last outward launch being fixed for 11 a.m.

At the Te Arai schoolroom on Thursday evening a very enjoyable concert was held in aid of the school library funds. There was a crowded attendance, and the following excellent programme was submitted :—lnstrumental duet, piano and violin, Misses Welsted ; violin solo, Master Halbert; song, “ Romany Lass,” Mr J. C. Woodward, encore “ The Place Where the Old Horse Died ” ; song, “ I Couldn’t, Could I,” Miss Faubort (encored); song, “London Bridge,” Mr Ellis; coon song, Miss Williams ; comic song, “ Has Anybody Seen our Cat?” Mr H. DeCosta, encore “ The Girl With the Twinkling Eyes ”; song, “ When Other Lips,” Mrs McCoomb ; comic song, “ The Doctor,” Mr A. Zachariah, encore “Oompah”; comic song, “The Awful Little Scrub,” Mr Hookey; comic song, Mr Sydney; violin solo, “ Men of Harlech,” Miss Welsted (played in finished style); duet, Messrs Ellis and Woodward ; song, Miss Faubert (encored); comic Bong, “The Shopwalker,” Mr Zachariah (encored), “Whore I am Lodging Now”; song, Mrs McCoomb; ballad, “ The Maiden With the Dreamy Eyes,” Mr H. DeCosta (encored); song, “ For the King,” Mr S. Bolton. Misses Karaitiana and Welsted, and Messrs Hookey and Ellis acted as accompanists. The Chairman of tho School Committee (Mr Baird) thanked the audience for their attendance, and the town performers for journeying out to assist in the entertainment. The visitors and performers were provided with supper after the concert by the Te Arai Committee. A dance was held after tho concert.