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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2406, 22 January 1909, Page 4

The Court intimated that it would carefully 1 consider the matter and give its decision on January 30th.

The Mayor of Dunedin (Mr. J. McDonald) was married at St. Stephen’s Church, North-East Valley, on 'Tuesday.

y- Mr. George. H. Weight, pilot, near Ivaiapoi, died suddenly at 7 o’clock on Wednesday morning. The deceased slipped stmddlcwise on a plank three days before', and injured himself. Tie wins then attended by Dr. Crawshaw, who is prepared to give a certificate of death.

David M. Ross, of Hawke’s Bay, author of “Afterglow” and “Promise of the (Star,” bus translated into verse for early .publication the ancient Gaelic poem “Fingal,” from the original rendering by James Alacpherson. The poem is dedicated in felicitious terms to Professor Gilruth.

The practice of driving loose horses through the main streets is not one to be commended. Last evening some were being driven down _ Gladstone Road when one of the animals shied and jumped right in front of an approaehing mot or-ear. Nothing hut the promptitude of the driver, who cleverly stopped his car just as it reached the horse, averted an unpleasant accident. *

A very old resident of Marina, William Walsh, was drowned at Caslalie’s Ford, Mid Marina, on Tuesday, lining washed from his horse while attempting to cross after leaving Murchison. The body has not been recovered. Air. "Vi alsh was closely identified with the early mining days of the Buller, and was partner in the first snoon dredge at Fern Flat. He was 70 years of age.

The spectfieular display “The Birth of the Empire” is to be given m the Garrison Hall for eight nights, from February 8 to 16 inclusive, mid Ur the direction of Signor Borzom. ‘Two hundred .performers are to take part in the spectacle, which is to include a full military hand of 27 performers. Popular prices will he charged for admission, and the proceeds are to-be applied towards the liquidation of the debt on the Garrison Hall.

Owing to the prevalence of lmsli fires in the surrounding country. Glsborne yesterday was enveloped m smoke, rendering the atmosphere very warm and close. It kcung the fialrholidav many townspeople found relief from the heat in sea bathing and all the afternoon crowds of men, women and "children wero to he seen sporting in the ‘breakers. To those who were by force of circumstances confined inside, the heat became almost insufferable, and at tluvrequest of one of the solicitors in the Court, the Magistrate adjourned the case on which he was engaged until this morning.

The annual meeting of the Gisborne Tent, No. 54. 1.0. R., was held in the Oddfellow’s Hall last night. There was a large .attendance, and Bro. C. Hill, 0.R.. presided. A deputation from the Friendly Societies’ Conference waited on the tent to advocate the establishment of a friendly societies’ dispensary. The proposal was favorably received, but action thereon- was postponed to a- future meeting. Nominations of officers for the ensuing six months were received, iand the election will take place at the next meeting, a fortnight henceThe business paper for the district meeting, to be held at Ma-sterton _on February 9 was considered, and instructions .were given to tho delegates bow to vote in. regard to certain matters. Tho paper will bo further considered at the next meeting.

.\ lMinawav accident, fortunately atended with iio serious consequences, occurred in Peel Street last night. Mr. Haines, of Messrs W. Pettie.and Co., accompanied 'by Mrs.-‘Haines, was driving past tlio Sieywright Memorial fountain, when their pony shied violently, throwing Mr. Haines out of the trap. The reins were thus thrown loose, and the frightened pony ■galloped off down the street in tho direction, of the railway station. Crossing Childers Road, Mrs* Haines noticed the reins trailing along over the shafts and wth great presence of mind ishe stretched forward over the ponv’s back and secured them, succeeding in bringing tho animal to a standstill before any. damage was done. .Mr. .EBtines was sligbtlv shaken bv bis f£|H and stated to a "Times” reporter that on a previous occasion, the same pony that he was driving' had bolted with the trap.

(Mr. .Atkinson, for the petitioners; argued that illiterate votes which did not include the name of the doputys should not be included in the papers for the final scrutiny. Quoting authorities on the point, ho also held the reverse view to 1 Mr. Skerrett regarding absent votes, contending that tine spirit of the 'law was in favor of ..their being included. He.commented upon the various allegations in tho petition and the inferences to bo drawn from the circumstances surrounding the various instances connected with the polling day. Irregularities had been proved,, and it was not for the .petitioners to say how much they had affected tho result of tihe election. The onus of proof was upon the respondents, and they had (failed to meet it. If the Court decided against tho petitioners it would have to do so against general principles' and against the decision which had (led to the quashing of the Newtown poll six years ago.

-rfiTf+ohi Town Domain Board 10 elect five new ‘members. ■ A iboy named Alston,, aged 4 years, as impUio?- and'he had no power to prevent it. A good deal of amusement was providedfor some of the spectators who witnessed the Jubilee .procession m Tiniani last week rn la modc:n 1,1 tration of the fable of the h«we am the tortoise. A motor .uus failed P negotiate one of the rises in the street, and it was passed by c steady old bullock team, and til. cheer's and laughter of the good-na-tured crowd were very heart}. It is the intention of the Git} Band to give a concert at Ormond on Sunday afternoon, wh<‘» t!, \ !°K'. mg programme will be T d ' j„ ' march, “The Gladiator ; test selcxtion “Songs of Northern ScjtUi.i , tSi4, «GiW*nK’;to* “Ale read ante ; gavotte > march “Our Governor. If time permits other selections will be addeu to the above. The members ot the band will leave town yin a biake at half-past twelve.

The “New Zealand Times" -reports that, consequent upon the appointment of Arbitration Commissioners under the Act of last session* a number of changes are expected to take place in the Labor Department Ii is understood that Air E. Le Gren will he transferred to Dunedin, to take up the inspectorship duties of Mr-P Hallv, one of the neu Commissioners. ‘air \V. 'Newton Ujepector at Christchurch, will probably ie place Air Le Cren at A\ ell in gum - Inspector of Awards, and Mii L. D Browctt, of Invercargill, wid nr Air Newton’s duties at Olmstclnuch.

In addressing the Court, Air. fikerrett contended that illiterate voters papers which bore the initials or deputy, returning officers and winch were disallowed by Dr. -AlcArthui. S.AL. at tlie Al igistenal mqmr\. should he included in the votes if itwere necessary to have a final scrutiny. Seven of these votes were .for continuance and four toi no-license ;so.that it would mean tha the no-license party would have to find four votes to succeed m their petition. In respect to absent voters, lie argued these .should not be allowed as the provisions of the Act only related to electoral polls.

At the invitation of tlie Hon. John Rigg; AI.L.C., and Air C. H. Chapman, a large number of persons interested in tlie labor movement attended a meeting in Wellington, the other day “to consider a proposal to he submitted 'by them with a- view to establishing a weekly Labor paper in Wellington.” A scheme for an eightpage Id (publication was considered, and viewed favorably by those present. A committee was set up tq bring the matter under the notice of the Wellington Trades and Libor Council and the various trade unions of the city, with a view of obtaining their approval and support. If this is forthcoming, the paper will be established.

The faithfulness of -a Crown tenant to his landlord was exemplified at Napier the other day (says the "Daily ‘Telegraph”). The holder of half an acre section, carrying a rental of 18s per year, who unfortunately is not able to read, visited the Land Board office in answer to a demand for the rent. He stated he. did not know what the demand meant, but he refrained from-soliciting the assistance of his neighbors, as he was not desirous of disclosing tho fact that he was unable to read or write. This tenant receives a notice halfyearly and makes the trip regularly to town to pay his 9s. He would rather pay os for the day’s expenses than take others into his confidence.

.(Mr Mclntosh passed through Adelaide en route to the Old World with the films of tho Jolmson-Durns fight last week (says the correspondent of the "Sydney Daily Telegraph”). In a short interview, he stated he had refused £IO,OOO for his share in the business, ‘which was made on behalf of -Mr J. C. Williamson. He had agreed to accept that sum. and everything was ready for the payment of tho money by one o’clock on Tuesday, sth inst. Then came the news of the death -of Mr George Lauri, and Mr Williamson was so upset that the "stipulated hour passed without settlement. He had felt a bit sorry after having made the bargain, but the expiration of time enabled him to cry off.

At the meeting of the .Sydney Labor Council- last week, Mrs Grovi.lle, t-lic delegate for tho Women’s White Workers’ Association, appealed to tlhe Council to support the new union in its fight .for better conditions. She said her cheeks tingled with- shame when she thought of the conditions under , which some young girls had to work. Thomas Hood’s "Song of the Shirt” was just as applicable to Sydney to-day as it had been to London. 'Burns’s historic reference to man’s inhumanity to man paled into insignificance when compared with man’s inhumanity to woman. In Sydney, young girls under sixteen years of age received a farthing a dozen for finishing shirt cuffs, working with a heavy iron all daylong. Lit fill is munificent rate, they could scarcely earn tire new minimum wage of 4s a week. little girls were only paid three-halfpence a dozen for searing on buttons. Even competent collar and band hands could only earn a pound a week from the hostestablishments in the city.

Our short serial stories, by an unknown author., will be continued as usual every Saturday, and rvo feel confident they will create as. much excitement as heretofore. This week is a stirring tale of interest entitled "Dover Egg Beaters for sixpence each,” at Parnell’s Popular Saturday Sales,-23rd inst. only.

In reply to <a telegram expressing surprise at the action of tho AVeh lington Garrison Band, and asking if '• arrangements for -holding the contest ■ are to bo proceeded with, the uicretary of the Hastings contest has received tho following wire Iron, the Bonds’ Association: “Equally Eur . & prised and indignant at Wellington’s discreditable attitude. Summoning executive immediately to deal with matter .—(Signed) Cohen.”

A charge of drunkenness was preferred against a young married woman a-t the Police Court yesterday • “• morning. Sergt. Hutton stated that she was a recent arrival m the town"' and that she had lately been drinking f to excess. The womHn liad been rested on the Waikanae beach with her four young children playing in the vicinity. After commenting upon the .pathetic nature of the case,'His Worship convicted and discharged the woman, and, with her consent, issued a prohibition order against ’ her. With this morning’s issue is published an inset setting, forth tlie exceptional bargains which are to be obtained at the great summer sale -at ' the bopnlar Melbourne Cash establishment. Having added the whole stock of the Ladies’ Kaiapoi Underclothing Company to-their own very large and complete stock, the firm are compelled to clear in order to make room for fresh shipments to arrive early. The present sale is by far the most popular the Alelbourne Casli have held, and the large crowds attending daily is ample proof of the satisfaction the exceptional bargains offering are affording patrons. The sale will be continued to-day and tomorrow.*

Judgment by default was granted by Air W. A.~ Barton, tS.AI.. in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning in the following civil cases Isabella Ericson v. Peter AVil-1 kie, claim £5 10s and costs BsW. Martha Armour v. Chas. Howard, W claim £1 lOs and costs IDs. In The f judgment summons case of Root. Cole-brook fAIr T. A. Cobynan) v. Mohi Tamatea, claim £lB 9syd. an - order was made for the payment off* £lO in one month and the Iralaiice the following month. In the case of Dora Devery (Air H. Bright) r. Geo. Jas. Lillev, judgment was given for the full amount claimed, £8 13s 4d and costs £1 IDs.- The evidence or H. .E. Dodd was taken as agent for plaintiff and an order was made that defendant give up possession of the premises at present occupied by him within 7 days.