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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2416, 3 February 1909, Page 4

A slight shock of earthquake was felt in Gisborne at a quarter to 4 o’clock yesterday morning.

An address to the ratepayers of the countv is (published in the advert;senient columns of this issue b> r. D. (Hepburn, one. of the candidates for the Harbor Board.

Messrs Vita Bros, have collected the sum of ten guineas towards the fund for the relief of the sufferers bv the Italian earthquake - They will send the amount to the Italian Consul at Wellington.

It is announced that the poll■ ug places in Gisborne for the Harbor Board election will be: Main booth. Masonic Hall: Xo. 2 booth. Warners store, (Roebuck Road. The Harbor Board office will not be used as a booth.

A most successful social was In id in the Masonic Hall last night in connection with Court William Gladstone, A.O.F. There .was a Cargo attendance of members of the Court and their lady friends, and a most enjoyable time was spent.

A couple of minor disturbances took place in the street during the dav yesterday between some quarrelsome individuals. As a result. two men will appear at the Police Court this morning on charges of aseai lit and drunkenness.

Complaints having been,,made to the Borough Council office of an objectionable smell arising from the Taruheru River, the Town Clerk {Mr R. D. B. Robinson) and the ActingInspector of Nuisances. (Mr C. Ferris) went up the river for a couple of miles on a visit of inspection. Apart, however, from some seaweed in a state of decomposition no reason for the complaints could be discovered.

The following passengers arrived in town yesterday afternoon by Messrs Redstone and Sons’ coaches: —From Waipiro: Misses Baldstade, Bloomfield, Skipworth, Mrs. K. Williams and .boy. Messrs Kemp. Foote, and Master Williams : from Tologa: Miss Morrison, 'Mesdames Caldwell, (idling and child, Hicks and child. Morrison, Reed, Dean Gillian, (Messrs McNeill, How Chow, Caldwell. Martyrs Maude (2), Holder. Smith, and Forney; from Tokomaru: Mr. Richardson; from Hikiwai: Mrs. White and Master White: from Pakarae: Mr. and Mrs. Reed.

The newly-formed physical drill squad in connection with the Gisborne Rifles is steadily at work, and the men are showing groat improvement. At the close of their exercises last night in the Garrison Hair those who were fortunate enough to be present were treated to a splendid display of club-swinging and baton manipulation by 3lr. Tom Bryant, who, with 3lr. jervyn, is engaged in a walking tour of the world. Mr. Bryant is a particularly graceful exponent of the art of club-swinging, and although handicapped to a great extent last night- by unsuitable clubs, went through many most intricate movements with that *ease that denotes the master hand. He was heartily applauded at the close of his impromptu performance, his audience being loth to allow him to leave without giving some (further exhibitions of his skill.

The new social hall attached to St. Mary’s Schoolroom was onened last night by Hie Very Rev. Dean Gillan. in the .presence of an audience which filled the room. The Dean congratulated the .Catholics, of Gisborne on possessing such a fine hall for social purposes, and said he had much pleasure in acceding to the request of the Rev. Father Lane to declare it open. A progressive euchre party was then held. The lady’s prize was won by Mrs. Finn, and that for gentlemen by Mr. J. Crosby. The booby prizes were won by Miss McNamara and Mr. AY. Pilcher. Refreshments .provided by tho Ladies’ Committee wore then served, after which a social took place. Dancing was kept no t.o midnight to music supplied toy Air. AVootton. Songs were sung during the interval’s toy Airs. P. Barry, and Alcsers Pope, Doyle, and Gibson. The gathering proved most enjoyable and successful.

The folio wing programmes will be played toy Messrs A'ita Bros.’ string band 'at the Gisborne Racing Cub's meeting: —First Day: Intermezzo, “■Shooting Stars”; mazurka Japonaisp, “La Mousnio” ; selection. “The Merry AYjidow” ; march, ‘‘Paddy Whack”; waltz, “Hearts Courageous”; selection. “Maritana” ; march, intermezzo. “Little .Indian Maid” ; waltz, “Dreaming” ; song, “'Absent’’ ; march. “The Gainsborough”; serenade, “Gounod” ; rag time, “Camp Meeting Time.” Second Day: Tutor mezzo, “Cherry” ; novelette, “Dainty Dames” ; cake walk. “Oarb arlick tAcid” ; wait®, '“'MbrmC' selection, “Lucia do Lamermoor”; intermezzo march, “Rainbow”; serenade, “Tittels” ; medlley, two-step, “Percy” ; selection, “Plantation Songs”; march, “Old Heidelberg”; wtfiltz, “Under the. Rose”; medley march, “I am afraid to come, home in the dark.”

He was an universal favorite. He could cut oranges with such devices as none of us had an idea of. He could make a. boat out of anything, from a skewer upwards. He could turn cramp bones into chessmen, fashion Roman chariots from old Court cards, make spoked wheels out of cotton reels, and bird cages of old wire. And this weolc it’s can-opeu-ors (with corkscrew) for sixpenco each at Parnell’s-Popular Saturday Sale, Saturday, 6th iiist. only,

The vital statistics for Gkb'&ne for January were: Births 48. deaths 15.1% marriages 13.

Mr. T. Adair, a candidate for the representation of the County of Cook on the Harbor Board advertises sit. address to the electors in this, issue.

The latest addition to the telephone exchange is 537, 'Mattocks and Cooke, Misses, toilet specialists, ladies’ hairdressers, etc., McKee's Buildings, Gladstone Road.

Owing to the Gisborne Racing, Club’s races being held on Thursday and Friday the usual weekly sale or stock at Qlatawhero will he held today. The sale will commence at 10.15 a.m. sharp.

For over a week the local police have been busily engaged in making a thorough revision of the jury • and a -house-to-house canvas« is being made, both in the town and unhurt/?. When the work is completed a complete revision of the Maori list will he undertaken.

Some time ago a horse, saddle and bridle disappeared from the stables of Mr J* Shaw, Pakarae. A young man named Xorman McLeod was arrested the other day in Wairoa on a charge ai theft of the property and was remanded to -Gisborne. He will ■ appear at the Police Court on Monday. Tenders are invited for the right to sell refreshments at the “Birth of the Empire” spectacular display in the Garrison Hall. Ihe display :s to open on February 8 and e!o-e m February 10. Tenderers are to apply to Captain Beere. The box plan is to open at 31 r. Miner’s at- 10 ami. today. ’ In connection with the Harbor Board election, public meetings will be held in the Schoolhouse, Haiti, at 8 p.m. to-day, at Trinity Church Schoolroom at' 8 p.m. _ to-morrow, when the Mayor will preside, Mr. W, L. Rees will give an address, and Mr. F. Harris will be in attendance, and at the -Mangapapa School on Friday evening.

Mr J. E. Sheets, of Messrs Sheets and Rockhart, Xew Zealand representatives for Darracq and De Dion motor cars, has been in town for a few da vs on business connected with his firm. He states that his firm has just landed a new shipment of cars to the value of £20,000, and that satisfactory sales are being made. Among local purchasers are 31essrs A. B. Carmichael and -J. C. X. Thomas.

The ordinary time-table on the Gis-borne-Waikohit railway will be suspended to-morrow and on Friday, on account- of the Gisborne Racing Club’s annual meeting at Park raeecour.-e. On those days trains will leave Gisborne at- 7 a.m., 12.10 p.m., 1 p.m., and 5.25 p.m. The last train from the raeeocurse for town will leave the course at- 5.40 p.m. Particulars as to fares are advertised elsewhere. In connection with cue Borougii shingle supply the starionmaster Uir H. J. Day,) states that a reduction-* m carriage of 3d per yard of ivaitaratahi shingle was made early m December and ail gravel has, since that date, been carried at the redueogL rate of Is 6-1 per ten. This a nee is independent of the proposed special concession. of 25 per cent, which the Government is now considering. it is considered, unlikely, however, that- this concession, which would reduce the rate to Is lid per ton, would be allowed. Recently complaints of the spread of noxious weeds in the Rakauroa, Matawai and Alot-u districts were made to tare Stock Department and Mr G. 31. Williamson visited those districts. He has returned after thoroughly inspecting the various quarters and assuring himself that ail efforts were being made to keep clown tne various weeds. The country oil the whole is very clean and special endeavors have been made to check the growth of the dreaded Californian thistle. 3lr J. Townley has received, for cabinet-making purposes, a consignment- of 1:200 feet of timber from Mr "• Wilkinson's Rakauroa mill, ihis is the first dot. to have left the district and it is of fine quality and y ell suited for the purposes for which it is designed. W ith tile advancement of the railway line, bringing the mill into quicker communication wna Gisborne, a large town and export trade should speedily bo established.

•XUI In acknowledging contributions iroin this town, the secretary to the National A\ omen»s Social and Political Union writes:—"These boautTflil tokens of fellowship between the women of the civilised world are infinitely precious to the women in England, who are fighting an extremely difficult political battle at very greatcost, both in life and in money. AYo realise that it is not atone in tho interests of our own country-women that our noble leaders are at the present day enduring long terms of imprisonment. They suffer gladly, and we suffer with them’, in hope or rather in certain assurance, that victory will be won for justice and for the right, and when it- is won a new gift will bare been purchased for the whole of humanity as well as for the whole of womanhood.”

Air. J. M. Lennon intimates by advertisement in this issue that he lurs been compelled to open a second hairdressing and tobacconist’s saloon, owing to the satisfactory manner in which his business has grown. Air. I/eunoii arrived in Gisborne in November and opened a saloon in Peel ■Street, and Ins business has progressed so rapidly that lie now finds it necessary to open a second salooon in order to supply the wants of his numerous patrons. The new saloon, which is directly opposite Messrs F. Hall and 'Sons’, is fitted out in a most up-to-date manner, and will he under the management of competent tonsorial artists. The ■ establishment, which carries a large and complete stock of smokers’ and toilet requisites, will be opened this morning, and Mr. Lennon invites inspection of the stock and premises.

Of all true things none is more certain than that Stearns’ Headache Cure invariably cures headaches. It is tasteless, easy to take, and every one fdmqkl keep it i hand.