The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, NOVEMBER 3, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1038, 3 November 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, NOVEMBER 3, 1903.

Three offenders for drunkenness were dealt with at the Police Court yesterday.

Captain Edwin wired yesterday afternoon Moderate to strong northerly winds, glass fall, poor tides. Attention is again directed to the splendid chance of securing sections at Boseneath, Haiti, through Mr T. G. Lawless. Northerly winds were general throughout the colony yesterday, with overcast sky. The sea was reported as smooth to moderate.

The first launch for the Te Anau tomorrow morning will leave the wharf at 5 o’clock. The E.M.S. Sierra left San Francisco on October 29th.

The steamer Fanny will take a mail for Napier to-day, the hour of closing being 3 p.m.

Mails which left Auckland, via ’Friscoi on October 2nd, arrived in London on November Ist ; also mails which left Melbourne, via Naples, on September 30, arrived in London on November Ist.

The journey between Paris and London by the afternoon express has been accelerated by fifteen minutes through the shorter timo occupied in crossing the Channel by the new turbine steamer and the quicker discharge of luggage by the electric cranes at Dover.

Amongst the old soldiers who were reviewed by the Governor at Wanganui, was a man who was born in France of English parentage. He served in the French army in the Crimea, and gained the Legion of Honor for takmg part in the attack on the Malakoff. The members- of the B owling Club are requested to be in attendance at the green at half-past throe this afternoon for the purpose of bidding farewell to the secretary, Mr C. H. W. Dixon, who leaves for Wellington by the Tacaw.era this evening. It has been arranged that the appeals to the Privy Council in the Waingurouaia cases are not to be taken before the Ist May next, as Mr W. L, Rees is anxious not to leave the colony before March next, hoping to arrange about the timber industry of the Mdta and other districts in the meantime.

The Rev. H. Braddock, whose services having been creating a great deal of interest, will at 3 this afternoon devote a half hour to addressing girls only at tbo Sunday-school room. At-3.30 he will give an address in Holy Trinity Church on “ Spiritual Life.” At 7.30 to-night the subject will he “ Ruth,” illustrated by Oriental dresses from Bethlehem, to be followed by an object talk entitled, “ Snares of Satan.”

Owing to the holiday on Monday next (King’s Birthday) the usual evening classes will not be held, but in lieu thereof the dressmaking class will be held on Friday, 6th inst., and the shorthand on Friday, 13th, at the usual hours., Pupils are therefore requested to note the alteration. The secretary of tho-Northern Bowling Association, Mr Mentiplay, has advised the local representative that the Northern Bowling Association now aggregates 35 clubs, and that he expects the forthcoming tournament at Auckland to be B very big one. Most of the clubs affiliated have already selected their representatives for ■ the tournament, and it is time the Gisborne clubs followed suit.

Referring to the Australasian championships, to be held in Melbourne on January 31st and February Ist, the Melbourne writer, “ Harrier,” says : “ The other States and New Zealand are busy preparing for the Australasian ships already, and so far, I framltj every athlete with any real claims to a position in his team has announced nis readiness feo com© to Melbourne if There promises to be a galaxy of athletic talent at the meeting. New Zealand (holders) have G. W. Smith, L. B. Webster, W- F. Simpson, C. C. Laurie, R- H. Grahame, D. "Wilson, and W. H. Madill, all available ; und Victoria will find it very difficult) indeed, to mate!) that little lot)"

A black horse lost in town last week is advertised for.

The owner is required for a gent’B bicycle found in Gladstone road this morning.

A nugget weighing 540 z was found at the Dee Eiver rush, near Eoekhampton, Queensland.

■While comiDg through the Red Sea two passengers died on board tho Oroya through the sultry weather. Tho Wanganui Herald states that the Wanganui Eiver i 3 now iower than it has been for 12 months, and is still falling. Five cases of scarlet fever, two of enteric fever, and one of diphtheria were reported in Wellington last week. It is stated that the crops in the Wagga district, New South Wales, have not looked so well for years as at present. The harvest is expected to bo a record one. Two large boilers have been ordered from England by the Wellington Woollen Company, as part of the new plant which is intended to be installed at the company’s works, and the first of these boilers has been landed from the Karamea, the Wellington Harbor Board’s large crane having been employed for that purpose. The boiler weighs 26 tons scwt. Its inside measurement is 30ft by Bft, and it is of 7.Bin plate, and made in five rings.

Brakes will run to Haiti this morning at 10, 11, and 12 o’clock, canvoying intending purchasers of sections in the Harris’ Estate, the sale of which takes place at noon to morrow.

A presentation of a purse of sovereigns from the members of the Gisborne Bowl-

ing Club and other friends is to be made to Mr C. H. W. Dixon at tho bowling green this afternoon on the occasion of his departure to Wellington. The number of vessels that have visited Gisborne during the past

year is largely in excess, of the number for the same period of last year. In connection with the amalgamation poll on Saturday, it is explained that the reason of there being

only six votes cast in favor of amalgamation was that the supporters decided to abstain from voting, in view of the fact chat the matter is now in the hands of the Commis-

sioner. The supporters should have made this resolution known beforehand to prevent there bping any misunderstanding about the matter. A weddiDg took place at Thames yesterday, tho contracting parties berng Mr Walter Judd, of Gisborne, and Miss Martha Judd, youngest daughter of Mr Charles Judd, of the Thames (says the Auckland Herald of Thursday last). The ceremony took place at the registry office, but was followod by a short service at the meeting-place of the Plymouth Brethren denomination. The bride wore a very handsome gown of soft white silk, trained with diagonal rows of shirring, and profusely trimmed with silk lace, and was attended by Miss Abercrombie, of Auckland, and Miss Judd as bridesmaids. Mr Thomas Judd, one of the bride’s brothers, acted as best man. A large number of guests were present at a sumptuous breakfast at the residence of the bride's parents. The newly-married couple left for Te Aroha by the afternoon train, en route for Auokland and Gisborne. A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr R. Johnstone, Childerß road, last Tuesday, when Mr Percy Richard Henderdine, youngest son of the late Dr Henderdine, of Auckland, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Harriett Hansen, of Gisborne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Welsh in the presence of a large gathering of friends. The bride, who was given away by Mr B. Johnston, looked charming in a dress of white Japanese silk, trimmed with Oriental lace and insertion, lovely Roman applique collar with stole ends, veil of white Brussels net, true lovers knots worked in silk, and orange blossoms. She also carried a handsome shower bouquet. The bridosmaids were Misses May, Ena, and Olive Johnston. Miss Johnston was prettily attired in white silk trimmed with tucks and medallion insertion, coffe coat of white corded net, picture hat trirmnod with ivy leaves and biscuit ribbon. Misses Ena and Olive Johnston looked dainty in dresses of white silk tucked with insertion, the young ladieß carrying baskets of flowers. Mr E. L. Maude officiated as best man. The happy couple were the recipients of a large number of handsome presents. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a beautiful diamond and opal ring, and to the bridosmaids a gold bracelet and gold brooches respectively. At the - conclusion of the ceremony the “ Wedding March ” was played by Mrs Akroyd. A sumptuous wedding repast was provided by Mr and Mrs Johnston, and early in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Henderdine left for their future homo at Waerenga-o-kuri amid the hearty congratulations of their many friends.

Members of the Charitable Aid Board met at the Old Men’s Home last evoning for the purpose of taking over the newlyoompleted home. There were present The Mayor (Mr J. Towney) and Crs. Harding, Miller, Lysnar, Somervell, Hepburn, and Johnston. Among others present were Judge Jones, and Messrs Warren, Peckover, Bobinsou, and Little. After an inspection of the building, the construction of which had boon well carried out by Mr Stafford, the contractor, under the supervision of Mr J. Little, Building Inspector, an adjournment was made to the dining-room, where the visitors and inmates sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by the Custodian and his wife (Mr and Mrs Vigis). The Mayor made a short speech congratulatory on the completion of the building, which ho stated had been well done, and the whole cost of which (including furniture and alterations to the Custodian’s residence) amounted to about £ISOO. He thought they had a model home, in which the inmates would be comfortably housed. He spoke in high terms of the services of the Custodian, and hoped the men would appreciate the efforts on their behalf and assist to make things work smoothly. Cr Harding, Judge Jones, and Messrs Peckover and Stafford also made short speeches. The building consists of ono large ward and two small ones, and has a large, comfortable effting room ;■ at one end there is a bathroom and lavatory properly fitted, and at the other end therp j. s a Btore-room. The Custodian’s residence has been altered so as to provide a suitable dining room, kitchen, and store-room with scullery. Accommodation oan be provided for twenty inmates. The misoiop sorvices held by the Bev. H. Braddock at the Holy Trinity Church yesterday were largely attepd.ed, especially in the evening, when the schoolroom was crowded. The proceedings were of a most impressive character, and the missioner made a very favorable impression on the congregation. Amongst those present were the Bevs. J. G. Paterson, B. F. Both-

well, Cbattertou, ani Welsh, all of whom assisted in the service. Mr Braddock’s address was upon the subject of “ Friend- : ship and Company,” which was ably dealt with. 3?ho rev. gentleman pointed out that one should not want a friend unless he was the friend of cue’s own soul ; one who in time of sickness c0,u14 come and pray with one and have mental gifts ii* comjnon. Ho thought that it was only fear on the part of a man or woman as to what their friends would think of them that kept them from God. The speaker urged all present to think the matter out carefully for themselves, and to stand fast by their own opinions. “ The were many people in Gisborne,” he said, “ who were more afraid of their fellow creatures than they were of God Almighty, Sometimes they make up and try to do better, but they drift back, and not having the courage of their convictions they do no good.” Continuing, the preacher said that one only had to make a stand in the cause of righteousness and he would be supported by his friends. Ho dealt at some length on the question as to whether a Protestant should marry a Boman Catholic. He did not think there was anything wrong in such a union so long as both were converted, but if one or both were unconverted such a marriage could not be attended with happiness. The ad4ress throughout was full of information, and the missioner received a most attentive hearing. The singing was a most attractive feature, being of a very lively character. The mission will be continued to-day. All who have not yet had the pleasure of hearing Hr Braddock should i make a point ffS pttcsdiujj one or other of J the services,