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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2089, 15 January 1908, Page 2

Tho Labor Inspector, Mr A. Donald, states that there have been a good numbor of applicants for work during the past few days. Half a dozen camo in yestorday morning. Tho list of thoso persons who aro qualified to voto for tho olection of members of tho Harbor Board, is now being prepared and will bo available for inspection at the Board’s ofiico up to January 20th. On enquiry at Miller’s hooking office regarding tho proposed visit of Atadamo Clara Butt, it was ascertained that although a number of applications had been made for seats, nothing will be done until tho arrival of Air Miller this morning. The Gisborne llilles parade at tho Drill Shed at 2 p.m. on Saturday to opposes raiding party at Waimii before going info camp. A prize of 5s per man will be given to the best all-round section during the cam]). The usual weekly parade will be held on Friday. Air Lawrence, of AYoodville, who lias been appointed conductor of the City Band met members of the hand at the end of last week and discuserl various matters. Mr Lawrence had now left for Woodville to fix up his affairs preparatory to taking up his residence in Gisborne.

All that piece or parcel <}f land, situato in tho Mangatu Survey District, containing 60 acres 3 roods 18 perches, more or less, and known as Whatatutu 1A is gazetted as being vested in tho Tai-Rawhiti Maori Land Board to he held by tho Board for the benefit of the Maori owners.

During the December quarter of 1907 the sum of £ll 15s was paid at the local Courthouse in fines, for broaches of the Borough by-laws, and will in due course bo handed over by the Paymaster-General to tho Borough. ' Cyclists riding on footnaths wero tho chief contributors towards the amount. In tho September quarter slightly over £2O was collected.

It is intended that the Drivers’ Union, meeting advertised to take place to-night .should include all horse-drivers, bakers, grocers, carters, and in fact any person whose work consists in driving. Matters aro progressing favorably in connection with tho formation of this Union, and it is expected that a vory strong body will bo formed.

The following officers have been installed in the Loyal Gisborne Lodge: Bro. L. A. Shari and, Noble Grand; Bro. John McConnell, Vice-Grand; Bro. J. B. Sim, P.G., Elective Secretary; Bro. S. D. Aleßherson, Grand Master. Bro. D. Thomson was again elected lecturo master, Bro. J. Thomson, lecturo master, was tho installing master, ami Bro. R. G. Holmes and P. G. Robertson precent'ing officers.

An interesting point cropped up at the meeting of tho Hawke’s Bay Hydo pointed out that this would was an application to cut off a portion (1000 acres) of -a holding up tho coast and lease it to another man. These runs are falling in and tho Board has to deal with them. The owners have tho right of renewal in most cases, provided they aro not required to he cut up. Mr. Hyde pointed out that this Won Id create two runs and would be projudical to cutting up, as then there would ho two parties to consider. 1 After discussion, it was decided to allow the tenant to sub-lease during the period of his own tenure. The Mayor stated last- night at tho Borough Council that the Aiiuistor lor Lands and the Native Alinister would be here shortly, and it was an opportune time to formally opon the Roebuck road bridge. They could also be taken to tho Mangapapa School. They did not often have their own member here for public ceremonies. It was decided to ask the Minister for Lands to open the bridge. Or. Bright was in favor of a big deputation to meet the Minister at the same time. A scenic reservo up the Waimata river and the railway were mentioned, and the arangomeuts were left to tho Works Committee, which meets on Thursday.

The Master Butchers’ Association has decided' that from February Isi accounts will be made up to Saturday night' and that customers will be allowed till llic to.lowing Wednesday to pay. Tim following 'reductions have been made in the prices of meat-: —ißet-1 Sirloin, good, id; prime ribs, jd ; top sides, Id; thick flank. Id ; corned, round, id ; corned, brisket (boned), Id ; -ditto (with bone) id; thin flank;’goad, -id; corned beef (mixed), per cWt, 2s Oil; beef steak. Id; gravy steak. Id. Mutton: Loins Id. shoulders Id, forequarters Id, nocks Id, chops (.shoulder) 1. Pork loins have been raised by Id, legs by Id and fore loin by Id. Fillet or loin of veal remains at the previous price, and forequarters have been reduced. No alteration is made in the price of sausages, and the price of lamb will be regulated from time to time according to the state of the market.

Gentlemen who appear in the Magistrate's Court- and conduct their own cases frequently cause some amusement, but more frequently they become a nuisance to everybody concerned. A man who was his own lawyer yesterday morning perhaps came under the latter category. Directly his cause was called and before tho charge had been read, lie entered a plea of “guilty” in a loud voice, evidently pleading guilty on general principles to all the crimes on the calendar. After the plea had been entered in its proper place, the S.M. repented the usual form of asking if th prisoner wished to bo tried by jury. When the long form had been gone through accused was asked if he thoroughly understood its ini’ort. and he caimlv told the Bench that lie had not heard it, being hard of hearing. The form was repeated, and when accused was asked if lie wanted to ho tried by a jury lie said “I leave it to your Honor.” The case was finally finished, though not without accused having frequently t-o be restrained from interrupting the f?.M,

A second-hand doalor’s liconso was granted to T. J. Jackson by tho Borough Council last night.

Tho land at Kanaokanae to bo opened for closor settlement will bo open for selection on the 19th February.

About twenty cyclists will ho charged with breaches of tho Borough byIrwh at tho Magistrate’s Court ou Tuesday next.

At tho Borough Council mooting last evening, it was decided le request the business people to close at noon on the first day of die Gisborne Racing Club’s meeting on February tiUi and 7th. On Thursday all entertainment Is to ho given at tho Salvation Army Barracks by tho young pcoplo of tho corps. For somo time recitations, dialogues, and company pieces have been in rehearsal, and uu interesting evening is promised. The Hawke’s Bay Land Board sits at Wuipawa noxt week in eon section with tho Pourero settlement. Tho following week it sits at Dnnnevirko >n connection with tho Raumati settlement. The Board then returns to Gisborne for the To Arai and Ivanaokanao ballots. -

For a long time, it scorned that this district stood alono in having a huge network of privato telephone lines, hut Hawke’s Bay sotlora aro perceiving the advantage of tho system and they are now following our example. Canterbury settlors do not seem to have takon any action in tho matter.

Included in the list -of passengers from Auckland by tho Victoria this afternoon are the local bowlers returning from tho tournament. They will be tendered a social this evening on tho Gisborne Bowling Club’s grounds. The returning Napier players will bo present, tho South boat being specially dolayed for them. A momber of tho Ilawko’s Bay Land Board says that more land in this district should bo opened for closer settlement. The climate is not exactly suited for dairying as it is too hilly, hut more could bo dono than is being dono at present. If moro wero cut up it would add considerably to tho prosperity of Poverty Bay. On the motion of tho Mayor tho Borough Council last night decided that Thursday bo the day appointed for the closing of shops in each week 1 rom 1 o’clock, in accordance with the Shops and Offices Act and Amendment.-:. The Mayor said that -a poll would be taken on tho 22nd, but this was in regard to women and youths. The motion was seconded by Cr. Whinray and carried.

film Borough Council last night considered quotations from Messrs. A. and T. Burt for cast, iron <nd wrought iron horse troughs at £l2 His l»r the former and £ll JO i'or tin' latter. Ii two or more were ordered in the cast iron it would ho 10 per cent less, but there would be no reduction for wrought iron. It was decided to reply that the prices were too high. air. .Malcolm McLeod, chairman of (he .Mangapapa school committee, has received the following telegram from ilie Premier in response to the statement recently forwarded by tho householders of that district:—Regarding tho accommodation at Mangapapa. The Minister of Education to whom I havo referred your telegram informs mo that this with a number of other urgent cases is now receiving attention.

There was a fairly ilargo attendance at tho Salvation Army Barracks last night when Treasurer John Harris, Wellington,, delivered an entertaining lecturo dealing with liis travels through New Zealand. Tho band. rendered selections during the oveniug, and a solo was given by Bro. Peart. Bandmaster Nicholas took occasion to say a few words of farewell, thanking the members of corps and tho public for the treatment accorded him during his stay in the town.

Despite tho long spell of dry weather many of the maize crops in the To Arai and Muriwai districts aro looking extremely well, although a solid day’s ram just now would greatly assist tho crop. The hay crop appears to have been particularly good and on the roadside by To Arai township there is a fine field of oats m stook. Adjacent is a magnificent crop of docks which havo been foolishly allowed to go to seed before being cut. The Hills are looking very hare and dry but stock still maintain first class condition.

People come into tho Borough Council Chambers nervously fingering half a crown with the request that tlieir tanks bo filled with Te Arai water. They had not asked to be connected with tho system at the proper time and now they regret their lack of foresight. In somo cases, the request was complied with, but the people have no right to it. and in future, before those applications aro granted, they must sign a request to bo connected with the system. The Council will make connections at a cost of £3, as the freo period lias elapsed and tho opportunity has gone.

Mr. E. G. Matthews, Secretary of the Hospital Trustees, applied to tho Borough Council last night for per-I’.-i J.on to put in two hydrant connections off the water mains at tho H-spital for fire prevention purposes. The buildings covered- a large, area, and owing to tlieir being built of -.rood and tho helplessness of the inmates, to say nothing of the cost, the Trustees thought -that tho best opportunity to fight- a fire should be given. Cr. Williams moved that tho request ho acceedod to. Cr. Whinray thought that inquiry should he made into the matter. —Permission granted.

A copy of Mr. W. L. Rees’ tramway proposals was considered at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council. Councillor Mann said ho would like some finality in tho matter rnd lie would like to see tlie initial step taken of forming a committee to meet a committee from the County Council if necessary. Tlie Mayor said that Mr. Rees did not say where tlie money was to come from. A committee could be formed to meet the County Council if the latter was prepared to meet them. Tlie matter was refillv a County affair.—lt was decided to form the Council as a committee t-o meet the County Council.

A goodly number of members were present at tho meeting of tlie Young Men’s Christian Association hold last night. Two moro new members were on rolled, which makes a total of eight at- the last two meetings. “How to A lake the Best of 190 S” was the tonic set down lor last evening, and "an interesting discussion took place, which will doubtless be profitable to the members. Considerable interest is being evinced locally in the work of the Association which is now in a moro prosperous coiulition than it lias been for sonio_ time. An effort is being made to induce the General Secretary for New Zealand to visit Gisborne, with the object of assisting the local branch to launch out into deeper waters, and consecjiiouHy bring its work into greator prominence. In a letter read at the mcetnig last night the General Secretary stated tho possibility of his visiting Gisborne on March 24th.