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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2113, 12 February 1908, Page 2

“Tho cheapest report wo have ever received” is GT. Bright’s dictum on Mr. Mestayer’s sewerage scheme. A special service will be held by the Salvation Army in Gladstone road to-morrow evening. The band .will be in attendance. An Old employee of Jim ru.--™,-* Council, -Mr. Cr. l’ctbrsen, was-grant-ed a month’s leave of absence at- the meeting last night. Owing to the testing of the water mains the supply is to be cut, off at 7 o’clock this morning, and it will not be turned on until the evening. Mr. J. W.-Nolan was reappointed Borough representative on tho High School Board of Governors at . the Borough Council meeting last night, on the motion of Or. Miller, seconded by Or. Williams. 'Messrs. McLoughlin and 00. are making satisfactory progress with the erection of tho Kanakanaia bridge. Four piers have now -been erected, and a span-of ‘the steel superstructure is already in position. “I am here as one of tho custodians of the public weal,” dramatic aMy declared Or. Whin-ray at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, but the only rejoinder was the chilly response of Or. Miller: “We don’t want those mock heroics here.” As an indication of the effect of the drought on the milk yield, tho E-1 tham dairy is making 30 -boxes less daily than at the saino timo last year. To date the company has made 450 tons, 40 tons less than up to the same month last year. Tho spell of -dry weather is said to bo a record for the district. The St. Patrick’s Day sports -are this year to be held at t-lio Victoria Domain, and it is anticipated ‘that the change from the former location will be greatly appreciated >bv patrons, as it allows those who aro unable to get away from business before 12 o’clock to got- to the sports ground in time for the chief'events. “Your deformed child,” was the sarcastic designation applied by Or. Whinr-ay to the new water supply scheme at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council. Proceeding into the dangerous -realms of metaphor, the Councillor -added ; “You have got a child 21 miles long that- will need a wet-nurse for a very -long timo.” , The semi-final of the billiard tournament took place at the Victoria Billiard Saloon last evening, the contestants being Te Kani Pere and H. "White. The former conceded his opponent a handicap of 90 in 250, and after a close game won by the narrow margin of 10 points. Tonight the final round -will be played between Te Ivani Pere -and H. Aston. The attitude-of the Borough Council towards the Cook County Council was indicated last evening, when the latter .body applied for an auctioneer’s fee which -it was contended had been wrongly paid to tho Borough authorities. Dr. Williams suggested that tho point should be conceded in view of possible courtesies from the County Council in the future. “Don’t you make any mistake about that,” remarked Gr.' Miller. “They don’t help us much. Our records show that.” And -tho Cit-v Fathers decided to retain the foe. With -regard to tho statement published in yesterday morning’s issue referring to othe proposed beach site for the new gaol, this should read the proposed Childers road site. The matter was -referred to by Cr. V hiuray at the Borough Council meeting last evening. Cr. Miller stated that the Minister of Justice (the Hon. Jus. McGowan) had promised to -send Col. Hume up to investigate itlio matter, and ho moved that the Minister be written to. This was decided upon.

A sitting of the Mak-araka Domain Board was held at- the Borough Council last evening. A balance-sheet showing cash in bank to be £](-. los 2d and liabilities nil was presented. For t-lie ensuing year it is proposed to have a general overhaul of the fencing and clearing of the briars. The Domain is ring-fenced, and 'lias a snlendid iiedsre of large ornamental trees. It is su'itablv drained, and is laid down in English grasses. A formal sitting of the Gisborne Domain Board wae also held.

Mntatvlioro stock sales to-day. Mails lor Chatham Islands, -or Ripple, close at Lyttelton, on Wednesday, I‘2tli inst., at 8 p.m. Nearly sixty Wellington merchants and shopkeepers liavo notified the Labor Department that they intend Lo observe the weekly half-holiday on Saturday during the present year. The stray dog nuisance again camo before the Council last night, and after considerable discussion it was decided to erect it kennel or ihjuihl at the sanitary depot at a cost of about £2O. By an announcement in another column storekeepers and other business people are requested to close their premises at noon on Thursday, tho first day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s annual meeting. On her next trip from Auckland Ibe Monowai will not leave the northern port until midnight on Saturday, as she will wait for the Wililamson Opera- Company. She will not bo tendered until 0 a.m. on Monday. Chinese in New Zealand wore estimated at the end of 1907 to number 2724, of whom fifty-nine woro females. Though the Celestial ladies have diminished in numbers to tho extent of five, compared with IDOG,tho Chinese population last year increased in tho aggregate by liftyono individuals. The Gisborno Private Band (Mu' D. McKiJlop, conductor), by -request of a number of residents, will render the following programme at Tho Recreation Ground Rotunda to-morrow evening: —Quickstep, ‘“Reliance,” E. A. Homan; selection, “Fair Maid of Perth,” Carl Volti; Valso,‘“ Mountain Daisy,” R. Smith; march, “Commanding Oliicors’ Parado,” T. E. Butch; overture, “Crown of -Honor,” -Ohas. Richards; vei-lse, ‘“The May Pole,” T-heo Bonlieur; quickstep, “United Australia,” G. Hol-m-ail. A letter was received from Mr. R. L. Mestayer by the Borough Council last night in reference fo Mr. Lv-s----nnr’s statement in regapd to the drainage report. Ho stated that he was perfectly aware that Mr. Lysnar was no longer connected with the Council, but as the newspaper cutting indicated to some extent the lino lie was taking in opposition to the scheme, lie thought the same statements had been, or would -be, m-ado use of in Gisborne, and that the Council might- -bo glad to have definite statements in reply to contradictions it they were made.

A farmer in the Kimbolton district whoso residence is about one and three quarters miles from the telephone bureau, and within two chains of the teleghaph posts, desired telephonic connection. He was informed that t-lio cost would be. £7, with a three years’ guarantee, it being required that he should lodge £l. Ho signed tho guarantee and paid the deposit. The money has now been in the hands of the Department for eighteen months. Recently, however, lie was informed that the cost would bo £9 a year. Thus is the farmer met by the Department in the matter of this necessary convenience.

At- the Police Court yesterday morning before Messrs U. Mat-thew-son and R. Johnston, J.’.s P. ( Agatha Mary Tharratt was fined 18s with costs 12s Gd, in default seven days’ imprisonment for drunkenness. -The Sergeant explained that defendant had been released on her own -recognisance without any deposit- of bail, for the reason that for four hours she had. created a disturbance in the cells by screaming incessantly, drawing a big crowd in the vicinity. The Bench suggested that- a prohibition 'order be issued against accused. A little after 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon accused was -again arrested, and again made a great- noise in her cell.

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Y.M.C.A. held last- night, an interesting paper was read by Mr. Moodie, discussion following. The nieettho nicscnce j i s boll le in connection with the' home mission work of the Presbyterian Church. Tho opinion was expressed that -the Association should get into touch with strangers, but the Association s lack of rooms was mentioned in this connection. The local secretary of the Association is at present in We - liugton, and it- is hoped that, llie will secure a visit of the Colonial iSccictary of the Association to Gisborne.

A fair number assembled at the Salvation Army Barracks last night, when a farewell coffee supper was tendered to -Mr. and Mrs. Roke, who are leaving fer the north or Auckland, and who have been identified with tho Army’s work in the town for the past twelve years. Hairing the evening the hand render ed selections, graphophono selections wore given by -Bro. 1. Jackson, Bio. V r . Stephens gave a cornet solo, ana a vocal solo was given by Bro. V. Coleman. A short -address was given by Adjutant Dickens, who spoke in high terms of the work of the deputing -guests. At the close of the evening refreshments were handed round.

It lias been considered that butter and cheesemaking in tho lower Mamwatu must sooner or latei bo relin quished in favor of supplying nulk for citv consumption (says the New Zealand Times). The transition is at hand. The Levin and Otala Co-opei-ative Dairy Companies, realising that they must- convert their concerns into milk depots, ancl only make butter from the surplus supply, have decided to amalgamate, with this object m view. It is intended to cater to the Wellington milk vendors on up-to-dato lines, cooling the milk to a low temperature before railing it. Arrangements will bo made to convey the milk to the city in special cool trucks.

There is a certain school residence in Soutland (says the ‘Western Star”) that is, and has been for years, infested with a plague of fleas. During the past- year or two all who have attempted to dwell iii it have been badly bitten and have been forced to quit. The Education Board has made strenuous efforts to rid the premises of the vermin, A very considerable sum has been expended m fumigating, draining, and repapering, but all to no purpose. Tho pest is as bad as ever. And now tho Health Officer has appeared on the scene. He has recommended that the house be raised on 3ft 6in piles, the said piles to be encased in tm, and that- a concrete wall be erected, these improvement to be effected to keep out rats, which, lie surmises, bring in the fleas. Ho also recommends that the taking down pi the scrim and paper and the use- ol non material in doing the work agin.

"‘They praise up this country too much,” exclaimed a disconsolate youth who wandered into the Christchurch Police Station one night recently. Tears streamed down Ins face, to the accompauiment of convulsive sobs, as ho told a couple of police officers how ho had been lured to New Zealand by the glowing accounts published there in regard to “Cod’s Own Country.” he was eighteen years of age .and had served some three years at the engineering trade. He expressed a desire to visit New Zealand, and his father acquiesced. He could not get sufficient wages at his trade when lie arrived in Wellington to keep him, and was forced to “go on the land;” a farmer at New Plymouth employing him for some time. He then visited Christchurch and worked on a farm at Ellesmere till Saturday last, when he came to Christchurch and spent all his money. He had had nothing to eat ail the day, and his greatest trouble, the one that caused him most tears, was that lie had no money. The police informed the youth that no matter what the country was like there was no need for him to go hungry or without a bed, and at once proceeded to rouse_ up the cook A bed was later provided, and the lad was made comfortable for the night.

'Perry’s Diorama and Vaudeville Company opeij at His Majesty’s Theatre to-morrow evening. The Wellingtoh-Driiidisi mail, despatched on the 3rd of January, arrived in London on the night ol the 7th inst. A prohibition order was issued against a citizen at his own request at the Police Court yesterday morning. The following is the latest new connection to the Telephone Exchange:—96, IF. J. Wilson, architect, Union Dank buildings. Visitors to the races to-morrow and Friday should note that the trains for town and country leave simultaneously Lit 5.50 p.m., as notified in the programmes. At the Borough Council meeting last evening, Cr. Williams asked if any steps had been taken to securo the services ol an engineer. The Mayor replied that no intention had been expressed to get another. “What about the lovols?” asked a Councillor. Cr. Sawyer remarked that they could bo contracted lor, Mr. 0. J. A. Johnstone wrote to the Borough Council last night, stating that on January 29th ho took his family to the Kaiti beach for health purposes, and built a camp with a safe fireplace, and he asked permission to stay until the end of the month. Similar letters were received from Mr. Henry Currie and others. The Mayor was in favor of granting tho requests, and after some somo discussion, Cr. Mann moved in that direction.—Carried. Says tho Christchurch “Press” of Saturday:—Dick Arust intends leaving for. Wanganui on Monday or Tuesday next. He has already deposited £25 in Sydney for a match aginst Webb in tho event of the last-men-tioned winning his match against Tresidder, at Wanganui. Ai'nst is now making arrangements for a, match with Tresidder in case lie wins, and is going to Wanganui with the object of putting up the necessary deposit of £IOO Ho will remain .at Wanganui until ‘the match between Webb and Tresidder has been decided, and will in the" meantime, keep in training. A rust has been approached by several rowing enthusiasts in the Clarence river district, New South Wales, and asked to race for them, as they are of opinion that he is the coming champion of the world. It is reported that they offered him £3 per week and other inducements to take up his residence in the district. Arnst whoso rowing weight is 14st 101 b, at present weighs lost 61b, and has never felt so fit and well in his life before. Messrs Common, Shelton and Co. held a very successful sale of the balance of the unsold Rangatira stock at To Karaka yards on Monday. There was a largo attendance, and bidding ivas spirited throughout the sale, especially so for horses, and everything was sold at very satisfactory prices considering the dry state of the weather. The stock came forward in good condition, and was of good quality. Tho entry comprised 3200 sheep, 1000 head of cattle, 17 bulls and 60 horses. The following are the prices realised: —63B two-tooth ewes 13s lid, 2150 4-tooth wethers 12s to 12s 3d, 274 cull lambs 4s, 198 ditto 6s Id, 111 3-year-old steers £4 15s, 52 2-year-old steers £3 2s 6d, 192 ditto £3, 110 ompty cows with calves at foot £3 9s, 193 18-month heifers £1 19s, 16 2-year-old heifers £2 11s, 22 fat cows £4 Is to £4 7s 6d, 17 bulls £1 to £l9, averaging about £9 2s 6d, hacks £6 to £l9, draughts to £2O, packers £4 to £l6, brood mares £5 to £l4, unbroken £3 10s to £2l, averaging £lO 14s. An amusing story is told by .a Napier gentleman who attended an agricultural and pastoral show in this Is-laud. Ho arrived on on the second day,-found that a “chain pacing” competition was in progress, and enquired as to the conditions of the contest. The officials informed him that all competitors had.J'? Jougw w - -..u, mac cacti had in turn to pace what he or she considered 22 .yards,' and that whoever got nearest to the exact distance won tho prize. So far tho tiling was plain, but what puzzled the visitor was an announcemon that the Maori women who competed must wear the “divided 6kirt” only'. An explanation was soon forthcoming. It appears that on the previous day a Maori lady won the prize, pacing the distance to within a quarter of an inch, but that underneath her flowing robe she had, extending from ‘knee to knee, a bit of string by which she could almost exactly regulate her strides. One of her' own people divulged the secret and hence tho special condition for the second day. Tho unsophisticated Maori, male or female, is a species now practically extinct.