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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2273, 19 August 1908, Page 2

Tli« following subscribers have been added to the telephone exchange: 484, 4V. Roland, private residence, Disreali Street; 381, D. W. BnlfourOgilvy, Kaiti College, Harris Street. Deleted: 381, Ogilvy and Co. The adjourned meeting of those willing to act oil a general committee in connection with the opening of the new Garrison Hall will bo held in the Farmers’ Club rooms, Masonic Buildings, to-night, at 8. o’clock. A meeting of the Gisborne Co-oper-ativo Building Society was held in Towuley’s llall last evening to dispose of loans. The ballot for £SOO in. No. 1 fell to Mrs. 0. L. Oman and Airs. A. E. Williams, and £SOO was disnosed of at the satisfactory figure of £37 pel- £IOO. Evidence was taken in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, before Air W. A. Barton, S.AL, in the case of Florence Emily Davy v. Henry Davy, for alleged disobedience of a maintenance order. The case was adjourned until this morning for medical evidence. The following unclaimed letters are lying at the Gisborne Post Office:— j. 11. Arthur, AJiss Lizzie Baeusch, N. Leon Beyl, P. Buchan, S. Corfiekl, 11. Coxliead, Tlios. Haskeii, Airs. S. D. Hymcs, E. L. Jones, W. Kerr, L. March, Airs. T. A. Walters, Walter Witty.

A large number of shares in the proposed co-operative bakery society were applied for after the close of the meeting on Monday night, and yesterday a number of names were handed in to the secretary Those willing to take shares are asked to ■communicate with the secretary or members of the committee.

The proposed national testimonial to W. J. Wallace, the famous Rugby footballer, is said to be meeting with enthusiastic support ail over the Dominion. and in Wellington alone over £3OO has already been subscribed. Air. Ralnli Morse has been authorised to receive .subscriptions in this district, and wishes it to be understood that small sums us well as large will be gladly accepted.

A returned AA'ellingtonian, who lias been on a visit to America, states that when he was in San Francisco lie observed Spreckels’ three ex-mail steamers, Sierra, Sonoma, and Ventura, lying idle. In fact, they had been out of commission for some time, but it ivas yet hoped to re-start them ill the relinquished service to Auckland and Sydney. The three boats were almost unrecognisable, dirt and marine growth contributing to the disguise.

Notwithstanding the inelcmencv of the weather, the attendance at the hockey match was in no way diminished, and among those players who deserve special mention are the one who buy asbestos hot plate holders for fourpence each at Parnell’s popular Saturday sales, 22nd inst. only.

Business men find Zymole Tro(keys a great convenience. A box is easily carried and there’s nothing so good for hoarseness and coughs.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, before -Mr. W. A. Barton, S.AL, the Inspector of Factories proceeded against Airs. A. Nelson, dressmaker, on four counts of 'having failed to pay wages as required by the Factories Act. An adjournment for one week was agreed upon in order to give defendant an opportunity t<> pay.

Air and Airs Mclntyre lmvo received a sad blow by the death of the " little girl aged 13 years, which occurred on Monday. She was a aright, link; Jessie, and was at school until hist Aron day week, on which day s/13 was taken ill.' Jler illness was a »u/,;l'ng mo, and, notwithstanding all care and attention, she passed away. General sympathy is expressed lor the parents and other members of the deceased s girl’s family. The funeral takes place this afternoon.

Much regret was expressed last evening when it became known that Roderick (“Hod”) Campbell, of \'"natatutu, died in Gisborne les’i eight The. deceased was a young man oi about 25 years of age, and was very popular. He was well-known as a prominent footballer, suicl a fortnight ago distinguished himself by his clever play at AVtiatatutu against the Thursday. representatives. In this match Jiorcceived a. scratch on the side, of the knee, and blood-poisoning subsequently ensued therefrom. He was brougl'it to a private hospital in town, but bis case defied all medical skill, and he passed away last evening at 5 o’clock. Ahieli sympathy is extended to the relutives.-of the deceased.

The liov. Thomas Fee gave a lecture upon 110-licenso at Ormond on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, Air. A. AI. Newman being in the chair. The lecturer dealt with the increasing drink bill, also tho increase in drunkenness, especially among the rising generation, giving figures to prove his statements. He emphasised the fact tint since no-licenso had been carried in Oanumi, crime there had been reduced to olie-third the original amount. The undoubted success of 110license in Invercargill and Ashburton was -also dealt with, with facts and figures in support-.of same. The rev. gentleman dealt with the subject in a comprehensive and convicning manner, and was frequently applauded. At the conclusion of the address soveral questions bearing on the subject were asked by members of tho aduience, and were answered bv Air. Fee. Tho meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to speaker and chairman. Air. Tlios. Fee will address a public meeting in His Majesty’s Theatre on 110-licenso to-night, ct 8 o’clock. ’The chair will be taken by the Mayor (Air. AV. D. Lysnar.)