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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2170, 28 August 1907, Page 2

Tlio monthly parade of the E.C.M.R. will be held on Thursday. Our railway has now been extended two miles past Tuba, where the goods shed has been erected. In this issue the Hawke’s Bay Education Board advertises a number of vacancies. ■Mails despatched from Melbourne, via. Brindisi, on 24th July arrived inLondon on 24tli August. The Union Co.’s s.si Tuatea has been chartered for the purpose of holding a fishing excursion to-morrow afternoon. There has been considerable delav in connection with the work at the small bridge, Waimata-road. The material has now come to hand, and the road will be again open for traffic in the course of a few days.

The contractor for the Roebuck Road bridge is non- engaged in erecting the steel work of the lift span. A few piles yet remain to be driven. The Engineer remarks that the undertaking is being pushed on in a satisfactory manner. , The Borough Council has held for the past year or two the lease, at a peppercorn rental, of S acres 1 rood 30 perches of the railway reserve adjoining the Esplanade. This lease is now terminated by notice, dated February 20th, from the Chief Engineer for Existing Railways. Although a good deal of rain has fallen this winter in the Ruakituri Valley, Hangaroa, and Tiniroto districts, the residents state that owing to the absence of frosts the season has not been a severe one. The grass is springing and the stock are looking extremely well. Mr. lan. S. Simson, of the Lands Department, states that the new bridge across the Hangaroa River, the timber of which is being cut, will be a great blessing to the residents of that district and to the travelling public, as the river rises very rapidly and delays are frequent. At a meeting of the Beautifying Association held on Monday evening, it was reported that the liabilities of the Association amounted to about £2O. The general position of tlie Association was gone into, and it was decided to bold another committee meeting next Monday to further consider matters.

Fresh efforts arc being made to secure tho necessary signatures for a petition to the Postmaster-General asking that a continuous telephone service shall be arrunged for Gisborne. Those responsible lor the movement are confident their wishes will be acceded to. It will then bo possible for subscribers to use the telephone at any hour of tile 21.

A start lias been made _ with the Esplanade-road contract, Haiti. The road lias been partially sanded up from the Cook Memorial as far as tho corner of the freezing works buildings. Part of this length was in an exceedingly bad condition, and the Borough Engineer had to get the worst of tho holes filled in with boulders before tho drays could bo got over them.

Ratepayers are freely availing themselves of tho opportunity of obtaining freo connections with the Borough water supply. It seems that tlioro is scarcely a householder _ 'ill' town who has not made application. Though tho initial expendituie is a heavy item for tho Council, tho largo number of consumers will bo ample recompense later on. Tho Post Office building is to bo connected. The following telegram* has been received by Mr. Townley from tlio Hon. Captain Tucker: —“Harbor Bill handed b.v Mr. Lysnar to Mr. Bell for alteration generally, and as to interest- and sinking fund to bo paid to 5 per cent.” This restores tlio old provision for 45 per cent, interest, with i percent, sinking fund. It was pioposed to reduce tlio interest ’to 4 per cent., allowing for 5 per cent, sinking fund.

Tho .following are tlio latest new connections with the Gisborne Telephone Exchange:—3o7, J. Roland, Motor and Cycle Works, Gladstoncroad; 412, J. R. Murphy, Tangiliau, Wharekopae (3 short and 1 long ring); 412, R. Shcrratt, Swnrtlimoor (1 short and 1 long ring); 412, R. Sherratt, Matawai (1 short 1 long and 1 short ring); 414, G. H. Ballard, Patutahi (1 long and 3 short rings); 444, J. Sheridan, private residence, Riverside-road.

All official of the Lands Department. who has boon for 11 trip through the Tiniroto and Hangaroa districts, states that the state of tlio roads in that part of tho country baffles description. The main road, lie savs. conkl be worse, but the back track between Hangaroa and Tiniroto, owing to the numerous landslips and the large trees which the bushfellers allow to lie across tlio track, make it almost impassable. He considers that it will make a very good summer track.

At last night’s mooting of the Borough Council tenders .for tho new Council Chambers were received as follows: —Alackroll and Colley, £2470; Skeet Bros., £2549; C. C. Somerville, £2570; W. Black and Son, £2899; W. Webb and Son, £2133 10s (to be completed in six months): G. Smith, £2570 ; Clayton Bros., £2950. 011 the motion of Or. Sheridan, the lowest tender, that of Webb and Son, £2133 10s, was unanimously accepted.

The difficulties of school committees. “I may state that our capitation money only amounts to £2B per annum,” wrote the chairman of the Te Arai School Committee, when protestin'- to tho Borough Council a"a i 11st the price to lie charged for water. “Out of that we have, to pay £l3 10s per -ear for cleaning school, £G 10s for cleaning outhouses, etc., mid out of the balance we have to provide wood, school requisites, etc. Your Council will therefore see we are rather short of funds.”

A new slieep-sliearing machine has been invented by a local resident, Mr. W. F. Crawford. It is claimed for tlie machine that it is cheaper to make than any other machine, that it is simpler in operation, and that it will take less power. New features of the.machine are arrangements for regulating the speed and tho tension. The driving power will be supplied by compressed air. ' Mr. Crawford is at present engaged in preparing a machine for exhibition at the next A. and P. Show.

At the sitting of tlio Tai-Rawhili Maori Land Board yesterday the applications by tho East Coast Timber and Trading Company to cut timber 011 Hauomatuku SC, No. 38, Mamikawhitikitiki D, No. 2, and Rangatira 3A, No. 38, were granted, provision being made that a charge of £5 per month should be made on the royalties for checking the quantity of timber taken. Mr. Nolan, who with Mr. Ray Nolan appeared for tlie applicants, stated that Mr. Pitt had been appointed agent for the natives. The cases in which Mr. Arthur Coleman was t.o appear were adjourned owing to liis illness.

At yesterday's meeting of tlio TaiRawliiti Land Board tlio Gisborne Slieepfarmers’ Co. (Mr. Stock) applied for consent to lease Kaiti Nos. 45 and 46, containing 2 roods 10 perches, for 21 years, dating from September lGth, 1904, at a rental of £lO 10s for the first 10 years and £l2 10s for tlie remainder of the term. Tho valuation was £2lO. All the papers being in order, the Board granted formal approval. Applications presented by Messrs. Sievwright, Oxenliam,_ He.i, and Cbrisp and Coleman were adjourned until the Board’s return from Wairoa, for which place the members leave on Monday. A sitting of the Board will lie hold on Friday.

Tlip Rev. J. C. Jamieson held a meeting at St. Andrew’s Church last evening, there being a good attendance. The Rev. Mr. Grant presided. A solo, was rendered by Miss Warren. Mr. Jamieson’s subject was, “Can Alan Frustrate God’s Purpose?” The speaker pointed out that God trusted men with power and self-desiderum, even to the extent of frustrating His plans for their lives. God’s plan was that men should reach a Clirist-like character and be of use to their fellows. Men who were merely decent or who merely crept into Heaven missed this -wonderful privilege. Tomorrow night tiler,, will bo several musical items, and Mr. Jamieson will speak on “Will it Last? Shall I Be Able to Live Up To It?”

A meeting of the Webb Testimonial Committee was held in Mr. Dustin’s rooms last evening, when there was a fair attendance, with Dr. Collins presiding. A number of lists were handed in, showing that 120 persons had subscribed to the testimonial. In order to prevent a duplication of other presents it was decided to forward the proceeds of the fund to the secretary of the Webb Memorial Fund Committee iii Wanganui, asking him to purchase a suitable memento, with

the proviso that it shall he engraved as follows:—“To W. Webb, World’s Champion Sculler. A Token of Appreciation from bis Gisborne Admirers.” It was decided, to thank the local Rowing Club for their co-opera-tion in the movement, also the Press, and the secretary and the chairman. At the Webb Testimonial Committee's meeting last night strong exception was taken to the cold reception given to the Webb testimonial project by the local Borough Council. Cr. Whinray’s remarks in reference to sport in general were condemned in no measured terms, whilst Cr. Miller was singled out for special'castigation r? 1 ' having, as a sporting representative, failed to remonstrate with his erring brother councillor. Finally the followi ug motion, put forward by Dr. Collins, was carried:—“That it is a matter for very great regret that Cr. Miller, who is generally looked upon as the representative of sport on the Borough Council, did not voice some protest when the matter was under consideration by the Council as a"amst the remarks that were made particularly those of Cr. Whinrav! whoso remarks we consider were uncalled for, unnecessary, and unjustifiable.”

Mr. AV. Mclntosh (lute Road Inspectin'), Haiti, n citing to Uj l . Mayor, submitted “a scheme to obtain the best quality of roiul metal in New Zealand.” He pointed out that in AYestmoroluud, a few miles below Otira Gorge, and about 44 miles liv rail from Ore.vmouth, there were millions of tons of bard blue metal available. About 10 chains of a branch line would need to be laid to connect with the main line, and the supply was so abundant that a coal waggon could be filled by two moil in lees than five minutes. If the coal waggons in use at Greymouth were used, each could be lifted bodily at the wharf and emptied in the hold of any vessel. He contended that this would be found very much clieaper in the long run, as the blue metal would last three or four times longer than P«tutalii metal. Tlio Borough Council meeting terminated rather suddenly last ovening. That august body had dealt witli multitudinous matters, and at 10.15 tlie proposal to appoint Mr. Hay to tho position of turncock was readied. Tlie Mayor spoko in support, but one councillor appeared in a questioning mood. This was too much for liis Worship, who, though suffering from illness, liad stuck manfully to his post. “I’ve had enough; you can carry on tilings yourselves,” he announced, as he rose, seized his liat and overcoat, and made for hearth and home. Councillors seemed to be “going strong” up to this point, but tlie Mayor’s sudden oxit took the wind out of their sails. “How do wo stand?” questioned Cr. Miller. “Have wo finished business or shall wo adjourn?” Members replied by making a bee-line for the hat-rack.

Tho second meeting of the Cook County Curious Coons was held on Monday evening in Toivnley’s Hall, Dr. Collins, interlocutor, in the chair. There was a large attendance of members, and a number of fresh members were enrolled. Tlie matter of rehearsals was discussed, and it was decided that tho secretary, Mr. W. J. Barlow, be instructed to make arrangements to procure tho Oddfellows' Hall, in Grey-street, for that jxurpose; also to make arrangements with power to act for tho procuration of a piano. A sub-committee was formed to enrol new members. At tlio meeting £7 was collected in subscriptions, and the following officers wer 6 appointed : —Mr. J. Townley, patron ; Dr. Collins, president; Messrs. AY. Miller, A. L. Muir, A. F. Kennedy, Captain Tucker, Dr. Scott, T. Clarkson, AV. D. Lysnar, A\ 7 . Ldssant Clayton, F. W. Cederwall, A. AA r . Rees, Dewing, T. Adair, Branson, Straclian, and L. T. Symes, vice-presidents. The first performance is to be fixed for an early date, and a first-class programme is assured.

Fresh evidence of tlie exceeding prosperity of Gisborne and of the faith wllich the leading commercial men of the colony have in its future is provided by the exceedingly handsome premises, now. practically completed, which are being erected for Messrs. Macky, Logan, Caldwell, and Co. Tho building, which fronts Peelstreet, lias two stories, and is 90ft in length by 56ft. Tlie front of the downstairs portion is to be used as a showroom by Mr. C. Taylor, cabinet and furniture maker, and the whole of the remainder is to be used as a warehouse by Messrs. Macky, Logan, and Co. Workmen are still in the building putting on the finishing touches, and when opened to the trade 011 Tuesday it will present a fine appearance. The local manager, Mr. R. AA'. Kyme, has arranged for a large shipment of goods to arrive this week. It will represent every branch of the big business conducted bv Messrs. Macky, Lonan, Caldwell, and Co., and will constitute an exhibition of goods such as is rarely seen even in the larger centres of the colony.

A meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held last evening. Present: Messrs. J. Somervell (in the chair). A. F. Matthews, Sawyer, Pettie, AA’hiuray. and Mann. Mr. J. 11. Little, inspector, reported tlie satisfactory completion of tlie new isolation ward at the hospital, and recommended final payment to the contractor. Messrs. Matthews and Somervell will aecomixany the visiting committee, Messrs. McDonald and Sawyer, on a visit to the "round on Thursday afternoon, after which the building will be handed to the hospital. Mr. R. C. A'igis. custodian of tho Okl Men’s Home, reported the number of inmates to be 13. The death had occurred on August 3rd of Edward Carr, one of the oldest inmates. Tlier e were fpur pensioners now in the Home. Thanks were tendered an anonymous donor for a gift of clothes. Accounts amounting to £G2I were passed for payment, including final payment of £204 on the isolation ward. A payment of £350 was passed towards hospital maintenance. 111 reply to a question the Town Clerk stated that the total amount payable this year for hospital administration was £2250, which was collected from tli 0 Borough and County Councils. Mr. Matthews reported having visited tlie Home. “There appeared to bo an air of peace and contentment about the institution,” he remarked. The custodian had mentioned the necessity of a caiinection with the water mains passing tlio place.—Agreed to.