The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1908

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2334, 28 October 1908, Page 4

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1908

A cheque for £262 10s, for the fee of Mr. Leslie Reynolds for supplying a report on the outer harbor was passed by the Harbor Board yesteiday.

The swimming bath is now open to members of the Gisborne Amatcui Swimming Club. Intending members should send their names to tlio lion, secretary (Mr. O. R. Olsen), or the lion, treasurer (Mr. 11. Miller).

It is reported that tlio Licensed Victuallers Association have made the necessary arrangements for a gentleman to lecture locally in their interests, and that the experiences of no-license in Invercargill will provide the theme for his discourses.

Owing to the Show, the office of the Union SS. Co. will be closed all day to-day, but will be open from 7 to- 8 to-night for the- convenience of passengers. The last launch for the Tarawera lias been fixed for 8.30 p.m. instead of 7 o’clock as usual.

A Press Association message from Christchurch, states .that Superintendent E. Smith, of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, has resigned his position after a service of 30£, years, during 17 of which his services were given voluntarily, and for over 13 of which he was superintendent. It is understood that early next year he will take an important-position in Christchurch connected with fire insurance. GLADSTONE BOAU, Telephone 69.

1 V Press Association telegram received last night from Wellington states that during September 3922 persons arrived in," the< Dominion, compared with 2315 in September last- year. Tlio departures during (September last numbered 1821, compared with l 1831 -during September of 1907. I Evidence was taken at the Pol ion Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., in the charge of horse-stealing preferred .against Joseph Hamnion. Accused pleaded not guilty, -and was defended by Mr. T. A. Coleman. He was committed for trial, bail being allowed accused in £SO and two sureties of £25 each.

It was noticeable at the A. and P. Show yesterday that the board upon which the results *>f the various competitions, etc., ha Vo been announced in previous years was this year missing. It would be an appreciated convenience to grandstand patrons and to those on the lawn were-the notice-board again brought into use to-day.

The late Mr. Worthington, the victim oT the motor, car accident at Bulls, had been connected with the National Mutual Life Association since November, 1898. For upwards of six years lie had l been the Association’s agent in the Rangitikei district, being stitioned at Bulls. He was regarded as a most valuable servant of the Association. Recently he had been travelling the Main Trunk Line district.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs that preparations are being made for the opening of the North Island Main Trunk line. The Wellington Industrial Association will he associated with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in entertaining members of the Ministry and others at lunch on oth November. The Palmerston North, FeiMmg, Taihape, Marion, and Levin Chambers of Commerce have each been invited to send -a representative to the luncheon.

One of tlio most interesting classes at the Show yesterday was the terming match for ironies, to be ridden by boys or girls under 15 years of age. Twelve entries came forward, one of the riders being a.girl. Three jumps had to bo negotiated, but two or three ponies showed so little inclination for their work that they failed to rise at the first obstacle. The remainder performed in excellent style, and their juvenile riders _ earned rounds of applause for their clever horsemanship, the little girl, in particular, comifig in for much commendation.

- Although the weather yesterday morning gave promise of a fine day, during the afternoon a thunderstorm and rain and hail fell in heavy showers. The ring competitions" at the Show were interrupted by the downfall 1 for some time. During the night heavy rain fell at intervals.' making the roads very sloppy and muddy, and a cold southerly wind blew. Captain Edwin’s forecast for to-d.iy is;—Generally moderate- to strong 'southerly winds, changing to eastward north of the Thames; glass rise slowly.

The first local preliminary “spar” in connection with the Egmont parliamentary election took place at a recent meeting at Opunake over the patronship. Hitherto the member for the district is entitled to the position by virtue of olfiee. But a new district created a new order of tilings. Who will be chiel th’niclit had to be solved. One member thought it best to leave the decision, until after the election. Another member of a sporting turn of mind suggested (as the four candidates were maiden runners) to put them on the same mark, and the Society take the elected and the “deil tak’ the hindmost.” This did not find favoU'with oilier members who looked upon it as bawbee hunting. On the casting vote of the chairman it was decided to have two patrons, and after an (interesting contest (in which all candidates liad supporters) Messrs. Dive and Wa'ke were elected.

Some 150 people at the show ground yesterday were treated to as fine a. bout of GraecoRoman wrestling as has ever been witnessed in this district. An offer of £5 thrown out by one of the burly wrestlers in a “side show” to any man on the ground who could stand against him for seven minutes was promptly accepted by a wiry-looking individual, evidently an American, who conceded his powerful antagonist about three stone in weight. The Yankee acted throughout on the defensive, and conserved liis strength. Time and again the strong man slowly bore liis lighter opponent over, but with the agility of a monkey the latter slipped from his dangerous position, and the big man had to commence the task all over again. There was a burst of wild cheering when the timekeeper called time, with the American still uncoil quered. The victor left the tent with £5, hut with a broken rib.

If the Cobdenite Government now in office in England (says the “Christchurch Truth”) could only be made to realise the fact that Canada is fast reaching a point when "the refusal, to concede the principle of Imperial preference will give great strength and stability to the independent movement, it might loosen their faith in the Freetrade beliefs of a long dead anti-corn law agitator. Politically things are moving very fast in Canada. At present there is a desire for Imperial unity, and the adhesion to Imperial ideas on the basis of a fair share in the direction of the Empire’s affairs. But the failure on the part of Great Britain to respond to this sentiment will have a very chilling effect, and already many leading men in the Dominion major have 'set their eyes on the gaol of complete independence. Another 20 years will give Canada the wealth and population to enable her to play an important part an the world’s affairs, and it will bo Britain’s own fault if Canada is lost to the Empire.

Up to time of going to press wo have received no apology from Mr. W. Jnssant Clayton for omitting, probably unintentionally, to mention at liis political address in H,is Majesty’s Theatre that this week-it’s asbestos stove mats again for twopence each at Parnell’s Popular Saturday Sales, last day of tho mouth only.

If you use Zymole Trokoys you will not bo bothored with irritation -of the throat, causing you to cough. Always oarry them yitU you ; they are pleasant to -talto.