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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2175, 27 April 1908, Page 2

An open-air meeting of burgesses will be addressed by Air. AV. D. Lyanar to-morrow evening, at 8.

Air. AV. J. P. Gaudin, a candidate for the vacant seat on tho Borough Council, has a notice to the burgesses in this issue.

Air. Goo. Darton, who is contesting the vacancy on the Borough Council, will address tlio electors in His Majesty’s Theatre on Tuesday evening, at tlio conclusion' of Dr. Williams’ speech.

Tho first assembly dance of tlie Poverty Bay Rowing Club will be held in His Alajesty’s Theatre on Thursday evening. Aliss Alooro will supply the music, and dancing will bo continued from 8' p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

The young man, Garroty, who was committed for trial on Saturday morning, on a charge of attempted robbery on board the s.s. Manuka, was unable to obtain bail, and was convoyed to Napier last niglit by Constable Anderson.

A young man named PavrOur, the sou of Airs. AlcKay, of AVhataupoko, met with a .rather' serious accident on Saturday night. He was run down by a motor car while crossing the AVhataupoko bridge, and sustained painful injuries to his leg, necessitating medical attention. . Ho was afterwards conveyed to lib home, where he is .progressing favorably.

In connection with the stonethrowing disturbance which occurred last week, the injured man, Sheen, who was removed to the hospital, has been operated upon, with the object of removing the splintered piece of bone from tho region of his eye. It is considered not improbable that lie will eventually lose the use of tho affected eye. His assailant is at present in. custody on remand.

A visitor from Tologn Bay states that tlie country round about there its looking very well, and there is an abundance of feed. Building operations at the new hotel are going on slowly, and a start was made with the roofing last week. Kis expected that- the building will not be completed for a couple of months. Notwithstanding the" recent heavy weather on the coast, the roads are in good order for travelling.

In the course of hie morning address at St. Andrew’s Church yesterday, the 11 ev. AV. Grant made brief reference to the death of the late British Prime Minister. He Spoke of iSir Henry’s simplicity, sagacity, sincerity, and patience, and eulogised his fidelity and his great courage. He made mention of the English Licensing 'Bill, which dealt a strong blow at vested interests, and said that it would be no matter for surprise, though he prayed it would be otherwise, if vested interests were finally triumphant. At the conclusion of the service, the “Dead March” from “Saul” was played in respect for the memory of the late statesman, the congregation remaining standing.

The Harvest Festival, which is being conducted by the Sal vat ion Army, was largely attended at the services yesterday. The Barracks was tastefully decorated with corn, fruit, flowers, .evergreens, and an array of vegetables. Brigadier Albiston, chief officer for the. North Island, conducted the services, and was assisted by Adjutant and Mrs. Dickens, Captain Adams, and the band. The public responded freely at all services, and the* festival promises to be a. great success. To-night the Brigadier will deliver an address upon the work at the Army's Inebriates’ Home at Bell Island, Auckland, and a musical programme of vocal and instrumental items will be given. To-morrow night there will be a sale of produce, and the festival will bo brought to an end,

To-morrow evening, in His Majesty's Theatre, at 8 o’clock, Dr. williams, a candidate for the Mayoralty, will reply to Mr. W. D. Lysuar, the other candidate.

Tho following name has been added to tho telephone exchange list: 468, South British. Insurance Company Ltd. (W. H. Traill, Chief Agent) Union Bank Buildings.

Mr tV. Fraser has on view in Messrs Grundy and Shoiinan’s window, a fine yvater-color painting of tho Gishorno wliarf. Tho artist has done his work well, and tho viow is attracting favorable commont.

Tho following rovonuo was roceived at tho Gisborne Custom House last week:—Customs duties £IOO9 6s 4d, light dues £l2 7s Bd, shipping fees £1 14s 6d, Harbor Board £IOB 18s; total, £1134 6s 6d,

With a view to allowing burgesses an opportunity to vote at v the municipal elections next Wednesday, the weekly half-holiday has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday, and business people are therefore asked to close their premises on the latter day.

“In our local, provincial, and .Dominion politics,” said the Itov. W. Grant in the course of his morning address at St. Andrew’s Church yesterday. “wo require men of integrity, sincerity, and honor, men who will do tho right and who will scorn what is wrong.”

Messrs. F. S. Malcolm and Co., auctioneers, report tho following prices realised at their produoo sales on Saturday:—Turkeys 3s Gd to ss, roosters Is 3d to 2s 6d, liens lOd to Is 9d, pullets lOd to Is 2d, ducks Is Gd to Is 9d, eggs is lOd to 2s, butter lOd to Is, pnmpkins 4s to os doz, kumeras 1-Jd lb, qtiinces Is bag, onions Id to Ijd lb, potatoes 6s to 12a per sack, best southerns 10s Gd owt, cocoanuts 4s Gd case, small vegetables at recent quotations.

Tho keen, interest which is being taken in Thursday' football augurs well for its success during tho coming season. It is anticipated that over 80 players will take the field, and it is understood that ono or two senior players, as well as some now men, have signified their intention of playing on Thursdays' in preference to Saturdays. A meeting of Thursday players is called for to-night, at 8.15, at'Dustin’s rooms, and as there is important business to transact, it is hoped there will bo a full attendance.

Tho lower end of Lowe-street was the scene of an unseemly disturbance on Saturday night. Two men of immature years, who had apparently been imbibing well but not wisely, came to blows as-tho result of a gentle argument-, and for some 15 minutes there was a pugilistic display, which, if not distinguished by any science, wan certainly remarkable for its vehemence. At tho end of that period honor was apparently satisfied, for after a concluding “rally” the fighters declared- pence, shook -hands, wiped tho -blood from each other’s faces, and parted.

Technical education is proving itself a great factor in social life, and tho rising generation of girls are learning tho names and uses of the many varieties of utensils required in the modern kitchen. Later they will remember that Parnell’s ironmongery is the place that mother recommended. This week it’s Flour Sifters at lOd each, at Parnell’s Popular Saturday Sale.