The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908 THE SCULLING RACE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2375, 16 December 1908, Page 4

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1908 THE SCULLING RACE.

The unexpected has happened, as it frequently does happen in the sporting world, and the favorite has been beaten. Bait yesterday the name of William Webb stood so high in the ranks of scullers that the sporting world could not conceive of its being lowered from its lofty pinnacle. The champion, deservedly one of the most popular oarsmen who had • ever held that proud distinction, had defeated experienced scullers with such ease that he was considered virtually invincible, land of the thousands who lined -the Wanganui river yesterday the big majority had attended with the full expectancy of witnessing something like a ruaaaway victory for their idol. Yet Webb, (the world beater, Webb, the experieiaced sculler with a record, of a dozen years -at his back and scores of victories to bis credit; 'Webb, the , finished oarsmen whose graceful style "provoked comparisons in his favor with such old time heroes as Hanlan aiad Searle, was defeated at the first time of asking by a big, lumbering, clumsy sculler who had never sat inside a,'vising boat until two years ago, and(vW’??* ,, ?RsT competed in half a dozen sculling races in his life. After all it is this glorious uncertainty that prevails in all things pertaining to the world of sport which constitutes its chief charm, though our Wanganui friends will' jmobably not derive much consolation from its consideration at the present time. That the result will have come as a great shock to the

residents of the West Coast town goes without saying. They were very properly proud of their champion, naturally enthusiastic concerning his prospects, and they could not believe that whilo still at his best ho could be beaten, least of all by one who, las an oarsman, was practically unknown. Thus the training notes which came through during the past few weeks all voiced the popular belief that Webb would win, and what little was said for Ariast’s chance seemed to be inspired by a desire to retain some modicum of interest in a contest they confidently expected would result in an easy victory for the local man. Iloweve,r the race is now over, and William Webb, who by his demeanor both in a racing skiff and out of it has been entirely worthy of the highest traditions of the aquatic world, lias had to step aside in favor of a new champion. It is satisfactory to know that in doing so lie is simply passing the honor along to another New Zealander and to one who, judged by his record in the cycling world, will also prove himself a worthy champion. It certainly speaks well for the Dominion of New Zealand that the two foremost, oarsmen in the world should both be natives of this greatly favored country.

The New Zealand Shipping Co. have forwarded to this office one of their handsome wall calendars lor 1909. The Cook County Charitable Aid •Guard last evening receive a; an a-p----pnoatxon tor relief i-rom a widow and live children, who arrived in the -district a few days ago from Auckland. Tilie Board decided to ptiy the passage of the family back to the district they came from. Owing L-o the serious indisposition of Mrs. Massey, who is at present in a nursing home in Auckland, VV. F. massey, mender or the Opposition, has ueen unable to accept invitations to several Opposition functions which it was intended to hold-this weeK m the diirerent (southern centres.

A Tress Association telegram states that the young man John ci. Toomey, charged witti shooting and wounding Ins stop-lather, Daniel McCurdy, at iNorth .Dunedin on Monday night, was brought before the t'oliee Court at Dunedin yesterday morning, and remanded until Friday. Bail was fixed at two sureties of £SO each.

The Salvation Army will hold a “Children’s Christmas Tree” in the Citadel next Tuesday evening. By the kindness ol a number of lriends Adjutant Dickens has been able to obtain a good supply of toys and novelties, and there will be distributed to those children who have received invitations.

The recent scene in -the British House of Commons with the Socialist member, Mr. Victor Grayson, it is now insinuated, was nothing more or less than a piece of well-managed newspaper advertisement. Immediately following the publication of -the incident referred to, the announcement was made by the proprietors of the “New Age” that Mr. Victor Grayson had been -appointed associate editor of that paper, with Mr. A. R. Orage, the well-known critic and litterateur. Apparently those who have noth- : x i i

Mist : i| IT’S OtJ] mail l at ?i) LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNE Indsjj c * a T, A SHADOW OF A DOUBT TE a- mher parents to Scotland, where her father died. Later on, Miss Morice with other members of the family decided to come to New Zealand, where they arrived in -December, 1885, settling at Matawliero, and subsequently moving to their well-known residence in Childers Road, where they have resided the last eighteen years. Among the attractions on Boxing Day will be the Fire iB-nigade competitions to be held in -front of the Eire Brigade shed in Hie morning. The men are entering enthusiastically into the events, which will consist of the following competitions: Fivemen dumpers, five-men reel and ladder, five-men manual, three-men Jumpers, three-men manuhl, two-men rescue, two-men coupling, single ladder -race and l single manual. There will be three teams in the first three comipetiions, captained- respectively by Senior-foreman G. "Wildish, Fireman W. Fraser, and Fireman Henderson. The teams to represent tko Gisborne Fire Brigade at the Auckland' competitions will be selected on tliht day. In connection with the petition against tho- Ohdnemuri local option poll, a strong bar has been retained; Mr. F. E. Baume, K.C., M.P. for Auckland East, has been retained by the “Band of business men,” in addition to counsel retained by tho Nolicense party. It is now known that Mr. A. S. Adams, the Dunedin lawyer and a prOfhinent leader of The prohibition movement in that city, has been retained by the No-license party to oppose the petition. Mr. Adams acted for tho No-license party in the historic Chalmers and Bruce inquiries, and is regarded las the greatest authority from the No-license point of view in the Dominion. For tho petitioners, it is generally understood that Mr. T. Cotter, the well-known Auckland counsel, lias been retained, and' that he will be instructed by Messrs. Nicholson and Gibbin, solicitors for the petitioners. It is also stated that Mr. C. P. Skerrett, K. 0., of Wellington, will be associated with him..

The Borough Overseer was last evening instructed to report on the cost *bf repairing Harris Street, ECaiti. At last night’s meeting of the Broough Council an account of £73 10s was passed.' in favor of Mr. Samuel Jickell for his report on drainage. There are at present four eases of infectious diseases in . the borough, and the Council last evening deemed to compel householders to have proper receptacles for holding rubbish. While the %layor was speaking in support of a motion he had moved to grant two billiard room licenses, Or Sheridan said, “There is a motion on the minute books, Mr. Mayor, that will do away -with your speech, and that motion is that the Council decide to grant no more billiard-room licenses.” Cr. Whinray last evening suggested that the Council should levy a .license fee on each billard table, rather than upon each billiard room. Such a fee, he considered, would limit the number of tables in each saloon. 'the Mayor said he agreed with the suggestion, and would table a. motion that the by-law be altered to make the license fee £5 per year for each table. At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council Cr. Bright referred to the straitened condition of the Borough finances, which he. said warranted the Council in using every legitimate means to. get money in. They had about reached the limit of their overdraft. The' Mayor mentioned that the threatened ten per cent addition to unpaid rates was now being advertised, and this was likely to result in a material accretion of funds. A Press Association telegram states that at Wellington yesterday Mr. justice Chapman awarded £250 damages to Henry Smith, of Ivilbirnie, who claimed £ISOO damages from Sanders Bros., contractors, on account of serious injuries caused by QSe fall of a brick on his head during Kfle erection, of the Civil Service Club [Milding. The plaintiff was engaged carting for the defendants at biie Sne of tiie occurrence. gJjAt the meeting of the Star of G-is-Lodge fast night a presentation made to Bro. T. A. Coleman, t*?G., on the occasion of his approach>#r marriage. Bro. Gray, i\.G., on! ?4na-lf of the -members;' presented o. Coleman Avith a handsome pair piclile jars. The N.G. and Bros, j ‘s. Lissunt ClaytQn, H. 1). Smith, |P., and it. ltobß, P.G.tS., referred eulogistic terms to the services [J.'.ndered to the Lodge by Bro. Cole- ■ in, wiho made a suitable reply. QTRiring the evening a song was sung Bro. H. H. DeCosta.

a|rhe annual installation of B.W.M. Cfj. investiture of officers of Lodge lE>ntrose, No. 722, S.C., will be held R tiie Masonic Hall, Guilders Bend, Sgnorrow evening. brethren of ?f|rer lodges and all visiting and un--7T idled brethren are invited to be PpMsent. It was expected that KAY. W. McCullough, D.G.M., would j|jv> delivei'ed an address to the Jk, iren at a meeting of the Lodge gilt, but owing to the Wimmeru ”-—Tig been delayed Bro. McCullough flSnot be here in time. It is exl ftd that Bro. McCullough will pLthe address in question on Fri■>'7:ucght. Ml: anther painful accident happened • | Monday to Mr. C. G. Bloore. was showing a cliept over a proy at Wharekopae when his horse its foot into a hole, and fell on iGI of its rider. He was severely Missed and shaken, and had a couple -ibs broken in two places. He L,‘ for town on top of a load of wool. -after travelling about seven miles tJR transferred to a trap, in which IDF •as made as comfortable as posVB While the driver was out sliut[OE a gate the horses attached to the Life made oif. Mr. Bloore. managed 2—-crauible up over the seat and Mllre the reins, and brought the MpiS to a standstill after they had miudled some distance. He arrived Bari on Mondiay night, receivea If; -cal attention, and as progressing m rably. Sic strange behavior of a young || at Matawhoro yesterdhny at-trac- ] lithe attention of the residents of am locality. He was wandering |nd the paddocks, making calls at houses of several settlers, find ID TCing a decided disposition to pur- • - various animals, including cats, IE 11, sheep, etc. He remained in I locality all day, and towards Jhing the police were sent for. Sergeant Hutton at once sent Constable Handy out, and that officer returned about 9 p.m., bringing with him the unfortunate man, -who, upon examination, .was found to be suffering from delirium tremens. His explanation of 1 his conduct was a rather rambling statement, but it appears that he had been working at a contractor’s oamp at Te Aral, and for some -days had' been indulging in quantities of uaw whisky. A diamond of the “first water” must be perfectly free from the faintest tinge of dullness, from any flaws, specks, marks, or fissures in any part, must be bright and brilliant, and free from what is technically called “milkiness,” which as a semi-opaque imperfection in the body of the stone. The terms “first water,” “second water,” etc., only mean first and second quality. Stores may bp as readily judged and classified as diamonds. \Vtn. Pettie and Co. are making such \a unique show of all sorts of goods suitablo for Christmas gifts that they are correctly classed as .a store of the “first water.” Wo advise our readers to pay a visit soon. Tliero you will find much to please at prices you will not equal for value anywhere.*

What does “K.L.Gmean? Why it means Lawrenso Kennedy Gillies, which is the name of the host milking machine in the world. No other is “just as good.” This fact is recognised by farmers, and enquiries are pouring in from all sources. Are you still hand milking, or aro you dissatisfied with your present machine? Drop us a post-card for full particulars and a list of names of satisfied users. Wiliam Jobson, Esq., Matapu, states :“The L.K.G. Milker is giving every satisfaction. My test is good', so also my weight of milk. I must have another machine before next season.” Full particulars will be sent post free.—J. B. Mac Ewan and Co., Ltd., sole agents, Fort Street, Auckland.