THE GISBORNE RAILWAY LINE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2097, 25 January 1908, Page 2

THE GISBORNE RAILWAY LINE.

That ive'did not over-estimate the -importance of the visit that has just been paid by the Hon. Mr. AlcNab to Gisborne and the Poverty Bay district, is evident by the report which .is forwarded by our special correspondent of -the Minister s utterances since he journeyed through to Opotiki. Mr. AlcNab saw for himself the true- position, -and has frankly stated that once the Alain Trunk line is completed there will be no other line with equal claims for completion, to those of the East Coast railway. In other words, a leading member of the Government is practically pledged to support our claims for the -railway, so that the prospects for this work are certainly rosier than they have been for some time. It is significant that the Min? iste-r found it necessary to chaff the Alotu residents about the mildness ot the requests tint had come from this end of the Dominion in the past for better railway communication. Our people should see to it that- wo do not suffer lin the future from an overweening and unprofitable modesty. .

The Riverside road is at present closed for traffic ponding repairs to the bridge.

ME W. A. iSpuri’oll (has sold Jiis stock to Mr. G. Barron, and his Waimata property to Mr. R. Hill. Two mobs comprising 6500 slieop passed through \Vacrengn-a-hika yesterday, on route to the Opotiki market.

The Gisborne Rides held -a short parado last night, when Lieut. Coleman went through tho practical part of his lieutenant’s examination.

A YVaimuta farmor states that there is a- groat lack of water in his district, and some of the creeks are drying up, and feed is very short.

This mo riling Air Frank Hargreaves arrives to make preliminary •arrangements for the Pollard Opera Coy’s season commencing on February 5 th.

Approached by a reporter as to whether ho would, contest Ihu Hawke’s Bay Land Board electiop, Air. G. Miitthewson replied that he could not seo his way to be nominated.

The Now British Biograph Compiny will give a performance in His Majesty’s Theatre on Monday night. The company claims to have the newest and most up-to-date collection of films hitherto presented.

At tho (Baptist Tabernacle to-mor-row the new minister, Rev AY. Limb preaches. At ITa.m. on “The Secret of a Happy Life,” and at 7 p.m. on “God and Men.”, Non-Church goers are specially invited to attoml.

The Borough Council announce that persons living in tho neighborhood of water troughs throughout the Cook County are forbidden to take water from tho taps without permission.

Inquiries were made yesterday in regard to the prospect of a Butt— Buniford concert in Gisborne, and Mr. W. Miller stated that judging by the present booking there was Imt a small prospect of a concert being given here. The woodwork and cookery classes at I lie Technical School will commence the week after next. Aliss l<uuslcv is expected from Napier shortly to take cliargo of the cookery c'a;.,s. Air. J. AY. Levy will bo in charge of tho woodwork clans.

Air. R. N. McKay, of Taranaki, uho has had 10 years’ experience in ilie musical profession, intends to take up -liis residence in Gisborne at llie end of tho month. Air. McKay in tend,s to practice his profession locally, .and will have, classes for instruction in music, violin, and other orch es tr a 1 instruments.

At Wesley Church to-morrow morning Al-r. Balk will preach on “A Great Race land How to Run It. Bov. C. Griffin’s subject for the evening is “Cheer for the Disappointed.” The United, Bible Class meets in the afternoon. Air. Griffin will conduct service at AVaihuka -in the morning, and at Ormond in the afternoon.

About fifteen gavo in their names at the Technical School last evening in connection with the formation of a plumbing class. Mr. AY. Morgan was present, and went fully into the matter with Air. Hay, the Borough Turncock, who ds to conduct the class, and. promised to procure the necessary tools, utensils, etc. The class will bo started as soon 'as possible. The young men seemed very keen, and the class should be a success.

Owners of horses nominated for the forthcoming meeting of the Gisborne Racing Club, to be held on Thursday and Friday, February 6tli and 7tli are reminded that acceptances for the Flying, First Hurdles, Summc-r, First County and Park States Handicaps close with the secretary (Air Al. -G. Nasmith) on Tuesday next, 28th inst at 9 pan. Entries' will also be received the same evenng for the Alaiden Scurry, Maiden Scurry Handicap, Hack Flats, AA T elter Handicaps (both days).

AA'ith reference to a- paragraph in the “Times” a few weeks back about men at Ormond refusing harvesting work, the Labor Inspector, Air E. Y\ 7 . Gob ns, states that several men have called at ibo Labor Bureau is answer to that paragraph, but upon making inquiries, he had been unable to find tho work mentioned. If the work was available three weeks ago, then it has all been completed b.v tliis, ancl -at the present time, there is no such demand for harvesters, or at least, the Department has not heard of the requirements of the farmers for harvesting hands. Air Gohns expressed the opinion that employers, farmers and others, have not been making use of tlie Department to the extent they might have done in the way of procuring labor, and he would like it to be generally understood that employers requiring labor have only to writ© to him and they would always receive -attention.

The opening of the new additions t-> tin- A'ic tori a Billiard l Saloon in Pci-l-street took place last night. There was a large attendance, the spacious room being filled in every part. The contest for the gold medal, mosented by Messrs. Barton, AlcGill", and Co., was held, -and was the occasion of some interesting play. The final especially was a great game, and was won by the narrow margin of two points. 11l the first round Roderick beat AlcGonigal, and To Kami Pero won by default. In flic second round Lucas beat To Kani Pore, Austin beat Roderick, -Al addition beat Power, and Nugent won. by default. In the third round Lucas beat Nugent, and Austin won from Al add ison. Austin eventually won the final contest from Lucas after an exciting game. At the conclusion of the pl-ay Air. Seged-in, the proprietor of tho saloon, presented the medal toi the winner, who in returning thanks wished the Victoria- Saloon every success.