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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2203, 29 May 1908, Page 2

Tliorc will be a committee meeting of the Gisborne Firo Brigade tliis evening, at 7 o’clock, when all members are requested to band in tickets.

At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., a first offender for drunkenness was convicted and dealt with in the usual manner.

The crowd at Wednesday’s football was a very largo one, probably over 20,000 people were present. At the last Britain v. New Zealand match on the same ground over 22,000 were present.

A press message from Napier states: The well-known jumping horse “King Jimmy,” the property of Miss Reynolds, of Gisborne, died here yesterday, having suffered injuries on the passage by steamer from Gisborne to Napier. .

T,he anniversary tea of the Salvation Army will be held in the Citadel on Thursday evening next. The local soldiers are making preparations for an enjoyable evening, and Adjutant Dickens hopes to see a large attendance.

The two young men, Lichtwark and Marlow, recently convicted of a series of thefts of saddlery, etc.,-will lie brought up at tho Police Court this morning on a further charge of having stolen a set of harness the property of Mr. Dalrymple Guthrie Robertson, of Whataupoko.

A statutory meeting of tho Waihi East Goldmining Company will bo held in the ante-room of His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mr. Claude Cate, of Napier, secretary to the company, arrives by the s.s. Victoria on Saturday morning.

The directors of the New Alpine Gold Mining Co., Ltd., have issued a special report of the return from the trial crushing of 435 tons stoped from the intermediate level, 50ft below No. 12 level. The total yield was 165.9 oz., of a value of £4 Is 8d per oz., and an average of BJdwts per ton.

At tho Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr. AV. A. Barton, S.M., judgment by default was granted in tho case of Common, Shelton and Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. Stock) against Charles A\ r illiam Moore, claim £3 7s Gd. A .number of other cases were adjourned and some were struck out. .

Tho Hon. Thomas Price, Labor Premier of South Australia, during a visit to an orphan home at Hull (England), sang a song called “Good-morn-ing to You,” and with all the facility of ajmusio hall artist, adds a Homo paper.

By the election of Mr. John Townley to the vacancy on the Harbor Board, the personnel of tho Board as it was beforo the Mayoral election has not been altered, the only difference being that Mr. AV. D. Lysnar as Mayor represents the Borough and Mr. John Townley will take up Mr. Lysnar’s representation of the Cook County.

Our Wellington correspondent says: The English footballers have two imitation poodle dogs, which they took on the field on AA’ednosday as mascots. Two of the younger members of tho team who were not playing, placed them in the centre of the field a few minutes before the match began. Tho strong wind b'ew over one and then the other. 'This was undoubtedly a bad omen.

The Poverty Bay Rowing Club held another of their series of dances in His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. About sixty couples were present, and the Hoor wa6 m capital condition. Miss Moore supplied the mimic, and Messrs F. E. Porter and J. Nicolas officiated as M.’sC. Dancing continued until midnight. The Club hold another dance on Thursday, J line lltli, which will be continued until 1 a.m. Light refreshments were provided.

There was some trouble with photographers before the start of tho Bri-taiii-AVellington football match (says our AVellington Correspondent). Ono man had arranged for a special photo (for a charity) and objected to others getting it. He. knocked over tho man’s camera. Then that man knocked over another’s, saying, that if ho could not take a picture lie would see that his neighbor did not get it either There was nearly a fight. In tho meantime the team dispersed.

An interesting reference to bird lif§ was made (says the “Lyttelton Times”) by Mr 11-. C. Bruce, of Kangitikei, at the AA’ellington Acclimatisation Society’s meeting recently. Last winter some birds appeared in his orchard and began to hunt indefatigably for blight. Two were shot and sent to a 'southern naturalist, who found that they were redpoles, the first of which had been liberated in Otago in tho sixties. They are now finding their way into the Rangitikei district. Mr Bruce said that they were tho best blight birds he had ever seen.

To cure any kind of headache in twenty minutes take Stearns’ Headache Cure. Gives positive relief and leaves the head “clear as a bell.” No bjid effects, no narcotic drugs.

It is stated that there aro no rabbits on the Chatham Islands. Two skeletons of rabbits have been found, but it is thought that they arc the remains of pots. Pigs and cattle, apparently, aro the only wild animals on the islands (says tlio Lyttelton Times). The pigs oat the young lambs and the cattle destroy Lumo of the vegotulion.

In an article on the “Failuro of Stato-ownod Railways.” a writer in the “Liberty Review'’ says:—“New Zealand, according to Mr. James Kilgour, has lost £350,000 a year annually for 20 years by her railways; but tho Stato has for so long disregarded every safeguard that financiers consider necessary for tho stability of national funds, that it is hardly worth whilo to refer ,to her transactions.’’

“Tho cost of living in New Zealand is such now,” said a speaker at tho annual dinner of the Auckland Farmers’ Union, “that it costs my family £SOO a year to live, where a year or two ago it cost £3OO. I admit I am a little mad on the subject, but I fool strongly about it. and cannot leave it to discuss the blackberry pest or matters of minor importance.”

To-night tho Children’s Carnival will bo hold in His Majesty’s Theatre. A first-class programme has been prepared, and the long and careful rehearsals which tho ehildron have been through ensure that each item will bo well staged. Apart from tho merits of the entertainment itself, the fact that it is in aid of tho funds of Trinity Ladies' Sewing Guild should attract many patrons. Tho performance will commence at 8 p.m. sharp, and to J morrow afternoon a matdneo will be given, commencing at 3 p.m.

"A little jug my mother left to me,” figured in an amusing incident at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court tlio other day. A case was called by the clerk of the Court, tho amount of the claim being tho munificent sum of sixpence. The plaintiff (according to “the “Press) was a diminutive but determined looking female, who explained to the Magistrate that she had taken these proceedings on account of a sentimental attachment to a jug which her mother had left her, and which tho defendant had damaged. The Magistrate was indicating that he intended not to bother over a “sixpenny case,” when tho lady averted the impending storm by withdrawing the claim.

The Wanganui “Chronicle” of Saturday last says:—“We hear that a Maori, who styles himself a prophet, lias been, with bis wife, tcuring the North Island during the jju.-.t six or eight months, making himtelf rich with the credulity of the Maoris. Not only doe 6 lie profess to cure disease, but lie lays claim to power to keep away death from liis conv >rts. The ‘prophet’ was recently in the Wanganui district, and gained a_ number of adherents at Aramoho. Unfortunately for bis reputation, one of bis converts died yesterday, and belief in liis powers has been consequently much shaken. The imposter is now at Waitotara, and we are informed that at Ivaroio the Maoris spent over £3OO in connection with the visit of the man and the woman.

j An amusing story was told by tho police in connection with the appearance of a would-be burglar at the Paddington (Sydney) Ponce Court, recently. Mr, Arthur Vernon and bis family had retired to rest the previous night .at their home in Duxtord Street, Paddington, when someone was heard fumbling at the front door. Mr. Vernon hurried downstairs, and eilently approaching the doir, cpmed it suddenly. He found himself fsce to face with two astonished men, one of them holding a jemmy in liis hand, and the other a bunch of keys. After using some threats which did ir.t have tho desired effect, the men cleired away, with Mr. Verfion, who was wearing a shirt only, in hot pursuit, caling out, “Police 1” Senior-con-stable Welch, who lives in the vicinity, was awakened from his slumbers, and, dressed in his pyjamas, lie joined in the chase. One of the fugitives escaped, but the other was eventually captured in Oxford S', reet, whither he had been persistently followed by Mr. Vernon, despite the fact that crowds of people were about at the time.

It has (remarks the Sydney Morning Herald) long been recognised that anything is possible in a democracy, or‘in the South Sea Islands, and each mail still brings vivid descriptions of exciting scenes and thrilling tales of adventure. The latest story is one concerning a shark of gigantic dimensions, and a trio if unsuspecting natives. In the course of a letter, brought by the German steamer Langeoog, which reached Brisbane on 6aurday, a prominent resident of New Britain tells his friends in Sydney that a few weeks ago a party of Germans succeeded with great difficulty in capturing a shark measuring 33ft, imMatupi Harbor. The monster was eventually landed on the boicli, and the entire population turned out to witness the operation of dissection. A cry of horror rent the air when the well-preserved bodies of three adult natives were extracted from tho interior of the huge fish, and the women fled. It is declared t-liat the shark swallowed the men whole—probably one at a time.

The Loudon “Times” publishes an account from AVanganui of the world’s sculling championship. The following is an extract:—“lt is, perhaps only consistent with the march of the Empire that the athletic championships should be wrestled occasionally from the old world by members of the

younger nations. . . . The event caused considerable excitement throughout the Dominion and considerable .interest in the Commonwealth. The magnificent river ' on which the race was rowed is one famous in legend and history . In the olden days, when the Maori war canoes glided up and down its long, calm, lower, reaches, battles more determined and more bloody than that between Tresiddor and AVebb were fought and won. These were the days of the old tribal wars—days when tho cracking of skulls, of a different kind from those 'in evidence to-day, was not an uncommon occurence. . . But to-day there was not even a ripple on the water, and no taniwha, to spoil the first world’s championship to be rowed in New Zealand. Nearly all the taniwhas. are dead now, and all the Maoris wero strong supporters of tho New Zealand champion oarsman.”

“See any fivers floating about?” facetiously remarked one bystander to another near the lonic at Wellington on Thursday morning. The question revived memories of . the notes which broke bounds in a. hold of the Turakina after the vessel had been well watered to quench a fire. Rogues got hold of tho cancelled paper, and worked considerable mischief with them. A representative of the “Evening Post” was shown one of the old relics—a “fiver”—on Thursday anions' a collection of curios in possession of Detective Cassels. A dishonest individual hail secured a couple of mutilated five-pound notes from the Turakina, and by cutting a corner from one and skilfully pasting it on to the other he produced a. work of art which might deceive even the elect. There were other interesting (souvenirs of cases in which the detective had taken a hand—an electric lamp used by Ferris and his accomplices who were sentenced heavily for burglary last year, dice from two-up dons,a slotted kip for “two-upping” with a double headed penny, ai|l other unpliments once wielded by sharpers. One of tho most interesting exhibits (adds the “Post) is a “waste-finder, a little metallic “fake,” fashioned by a droll rascal. He gave out that tho instrument would detect leakages of gas, and sold it. The victim brought the useless article to the police, but the manufacturer managed to escape and has not been seen since.

. When the bicycle tracks promised by our worthy Mayor are completed in the main streets, the local authorities will lose a lucrative income from fines inflicted on footpath trespassers. Theso sums piay be profitably invested in dinner knives at ten pence each at Parnell’s Saturday Sale 30th inst, only.

Advice has been received by this morning’s mail that Messrs J. H. Owen, F. J .S. Grace, S. AV. Luxford, W. Lissaut Clayton, A. AfcFar--1 in::, Dr. McKenzie, and the lion. AV. H. Tucker have been elected directors of Gracefield, Ltd.; Mr. Grace being elotced chairman of directors. At tlio genoral meeting it was decided that it would bo desirable to defer cut in g up tile land until the new bridge is within sight of completion. The bridge is being built to carry a tramway, and the meeting felt that tho interests of tlio company would bo best served possibly in twelve months before putting any of tho syndicate’s land on the market. Tho prospects for the Gracefield Syndicate seem to be even brighter than at first portrayed.

Fair’s Pictures and Select Entertainers open in Gisborne on Monday next, introducing a combination which is highly praised by tho Auckland papers, alter showing for a. ten nights’ season in the Royal Albert Hall, Auckland. A number of pictures will bo shown which have been culled from an immense collection, comprising tho latest innovation in pictorial art, the numbers being humorous j pathetic, dramatic, and scenic gems. The Entertainers are headed by the Blanchards, magicians and musical sketch artists. Tho other members are Miss Hettie Rosedalo, refined comedienne, and Miss Ivy Goodwill, serio and dancer. Tho orchestra is under the baton of Mr. Oscar Hyatt. The box plan is now open at Miller’s.

“Teacher or domestic servant—which am I?” was the question propounded at the Otago Education Board’s meeting on Thursday by a correspondent, says the “Otago Daily Times.” The chairman read a letter he had received from a teacher of a household school, resigning her position. The writer says she was forced to resign because of the number of domestic duties she was compelled to perform in addition to her school duties ; in fact she was little more than a domestic servant. Several members expressed the opinion that many of these girls* were fairly well treated, but while it was quite right that they should make themselves useful in the house, they should not be expected to act as general domestics.

Sir AA’illiain Grantham, the wellknown Judge, is fond- of telling the following story against himself (says “M.A.P”). He was once travelling by train when a man entered the same compartment, and proceeded to light a cigar. “Excuse me/’ said Sir AYilliam, politely, “but this is not. a smoking carriage.” His companion took not the slightest notice, but continued to puff away,in .silence. Sir AA’illiam became indignant and handed tile man his card, remarking as he did so that lie would speak to the guard at the next station. The smoker coolly put the card in his pocket, and went on enjoying his cigar. At the next station he alighted, and Sir AA 7 Hliam got out also. Calling the guard, he requested him to follow the stranger and take his name and address. That official hurried after the departing traveller, and for a moment or two was engaged with him in earnest conversataion. Presently he returned to Sir William. “If I were you, sir,” he .said in a confidential whisper, “I don’t think 1 should press the charge against that gent. .1 spoke to him and he gave me this oil’d. Here it is, sir; you see he is the great judge, Sir AVilliam Grantham 1”

The parishioners and residents in the parish of Holy Trinity, Gisborne, will keep festival next week, the occasion being the anniversary of the founding of the parish. The festivities begin on AVednesday evening with a limelight lecture by Dr. Gerard Smith. In addition to the lecture there is to be a huge parish tea in the theatre, to which the vicar and vestry invite all residents. Tlmi’sday evening will be devoted to the young people. There will be a children’s tea, and entertainment, part of which will be taken up with a- fine Punch and Judy show. On Friday the parish conversazione will be held in the theatre, for which a small charge to pay expenses will be made each evening. On AVliitsunday, June 7th, there will bo special services throughout the parish, and the anniversary will be brought to a close on Trinity Sunday (June 14th), when great Thanksgiving services will be held, at which offerings in aid of the building fund for the central Church and also for the suburban Church halls will be made.

A THRILLING AMUSEMENT. In past years (says “Chamber’s Journal”) we have had several sensational amusements invariably associated with exhibitions, such os the water-chute, big-wheel, topsyturvy railway, and others whose names are legion; but a distinct novelty will be available to lovers of the thrilling at the Franco-British Exposition of this year ,and the interrogation, “Have you flip-flapped?” will no doubt become a' catcli-phrase. This sensation will comprise two huge tapering steel towers, weighed at tlieir lower ends, where they will be carried on an axle. Tho two towers will bo entirely independent in tlieir action though working together in opposite directions simultaneously. At- tho upper end i 6 placed a small carriage or miniature pavilion, which also will be pivoted to the tower. Normally,, these arms will repose practically in a horizontal position, being anchored to the landing stages. Tho sensation comprises being swung slowly from one landingstage in a semicircle and deposited upon the opposite anchorage. In this passage the pavilion will retain its vertical position by swinging on its axis, and half way through the journey the passengers will be poised one hundred and fifty feet or more in the air. The two arms will flap in the opposite direction simultaneously, and in view of its novelty the sensation will no doubt prove a- great attraction.

KAPAI! KAPAI! MA-NA-AAVA-TU!

Aicorrespondent writes to the Foxton “Herald”:—lt has often been wondered how our ancient river came to be named the “Manawatu.” 1 will explain- for the enlightenment of the ignorant. Many years ago, when Member Jack Stevens was in swaddling clothes —and yon may gues6 that wasn’t yesterday—there was a great gathering of Maori chiefs from tile cities of Motuiti, Puratawhia, and Awahoiy at a spot nt>w known as the Sanatorium, which is Maori for “mixed bathing.” The subject of discussion was the naming of our ancient river. Thousands of dusky warriors encircled tho orators. Riding at anchor, over the bar, lay a British man-of-war and a couple of whaling craft. The men of tile sea observed the gathering, and were anxious to ascertain the causo, 60 they canio ashore. They were awestruck at the sight, their wondering optics bulged forth as they watched the graceful movements o tho rangatira speaker, but they could not interpret any meaning. Jock, a Scotch bluejacket engineer, quoth to Sandy, “Mail, I am a'w'a” (which, interpreted into the vulgar, means “I am away"). Sandy replied with an air of disgust. “Man, I am awn, too!” Then up sprang tho great Motuiti chief, Apirama. and exclaimed, “Kaipai! Kaipai! Ma-na-wa-tu!” The cry was taken up by a thousand dusky warriors, and tho earth shook bsftea.th them as the word was pronounced. A great feast followed, and Jock was honored with the order of the “Rotten Shark,” anil Sandy that of “Eel’s Tooth.” Tims it was that our river received its name!

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