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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2436, 26 February 1909, Page 4

A popular djance is to be held at the Waerenga-ahiika Hall on Wednesday next, March 3.

Tho Gisborne Borough Council has appointed Messrs J. H. Parsons ami Martin Casey to impound stray stock within the borough; - N

Consequent on the recent rains, the country is now looking well, and the—fields all have a pleasing, verdant appearance. Stock are in fine condition, and the maize crops give 2>romise of heavy yields.

The Rev. W. Grant desires to acknowledge the following amounts received for the English Bread Fund:— Previously acknowledged, £4 19s; J. W. Levy £l, A.B. 12s, Mangapapa Sunday School £1; total, £7 11s.

It is announced that the old prison eainj) at Waiotapu, having become unavailable as a polling place for the Bay of Plenty Licensing Committee election, the polling booth there will be the old Transport Company’s stables.

One of the competitors in the Marathon race yesterday was facetiously referred to by his fellow-runners as “Longboat.” As he was a tall man, of somewhat slender proportions, the name was not entirely inappropriate, but unlike his famous Indian namesake, lie failed to last the distance.

Considerable interest- was displayed yesterday in the Marathon race from Ormond to Gisborne, and there were little groups of spectators at points all along the road. The crowd in town swelled to large proportions, and the result of the cycle race to Te Karaka and back was quite overshadowed by that of the foot race.

Mr. W. Ross, Inspector of Stock, who has just returned to town after having been away since January 3rd, visited tho Matawhero saleyards yesterday and found several pens of lice-infected sheep. There is a good dip erected at the yards, and Mr. Ross would urge upon settlers the advisableness of bringing their sheep there to be dipped.

The settlers of the surrounding district are evidently taking full advantage of the sheep dip which has been erected tat the Matawhero saleyards. Sjxmking to a “Times” reporter yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. Ross, Inspector of Stock, stated that over 17-,000 sheep have been dipped there since the commencement of the season on January Ist. Even the To Arai settlers are availing themselves of the dip, bringing in their sheep in the morning, putting them through, and returning an the evening.

Speaking to a “New Zealand Herald” representative a. day or two ago. Dr. A. E. Sykes, of San Francisco, who has lately been visiting his brother in Gisborne, expressed the opinion that if Now Zealand wanted American tourists to be diverted to the Dominion two persons should be sent through the United State and Canada •with limclgiht views of tins country: He suggested that these pictures might be shown one night free, and the next night at a small figure, which would defray expenses. He was convinced this would have a good effect. He was made anxious to come back to New Zealand some years ago by seeing- some views exhibited a't acamera club of beauty spots ho had not visited when ho lived here. Ho knew of at least 20 Americans, who, having seen those same views, wanted to see tho real, and came over here. Ameicans were good spenders, and Dr. Sykes thought that tins suggestion, if carried out, would not only lead to tourists coming here who had “done” all the sights elsewhere, but would induce a good class of emigrants to come and settle in New Zealand. . .

Thanks to the scientist, there is little’ lack of new opportunity in any of the colonies. Evon if their more apparent resources were insufficient, every day brings with it some discovery or another, such as 'kitchen pokers with cold handles for sovenpence each at Parnell’s Popular Saturday Sales, 27th inst. only.

A meeting to discuss tho queA m -of holding a Jceang wL) W will bo hold m Townley s Hall at (.dU •p.mi, to-day. . .

The box plan for Miss ltces’ welcome at His 3 *+his .Theatre will he opened at 10 tins morning at .Mr* Miller s.

Several lino crops of-mouse are to be soon when passing through Uae-rc.ma-a-hika, where there are also sovei-al fields covered _ with healths pumpkin plants.

The train usually leaving Gisborne at 9.30 p.m. will be delayed to-mor-row night till 10.30 p.m.,. for the convenience of country •West’s Pictures at His Mnj c .s y Theatre. The performance will teiminate at 10.15 p.m., so as to a ow country patrons ample time to catch the. train.

The Opotikik Agrultural and 1 astoral Association’s 18th annual show will' take place on Wednesday, March 10. Late entries, at double fees, will close on Saturday, March b. In addition .to the ordinary show classes there are to be guessing, ruling, driving, 'and jumping competitions.

Letters addressed to the following, received from places beyond the dominion, lay unclaimed at the post officeH. A. Y. Barnacle P. Clyde, Mrs. E. Collins, Mrs. J. A. Currie, J. Griffin, E. G. O’Donoghue, H. Renouf, Ralph Reynolds, J. Russell. 1 . E. Sands, J. Searle, and Messrs. 1 arker.

The following passengers left for the Coast yesterday morning by Messrs RecTstone and Sons’ coaches:—For WTiangara: Mr. Lockwood. For lologa: Messrs. O’Shea, Mornn. Williams, Lodge, Cross, and two natives. For W r aipiro: Messrs. Cato, Bannister, and Crash, Aliss Coster, Mrs. Hope, and Father Lane.

It is anticipated that the Pakihi road from Motn to Oi>otiki will be open for horse traffic about the middle of the week after next. Work thereon is‘ proceeding very satisfactorily, and it is hoped that the road will be ready by the date of the Opotiki Agricultural and Pastoral Show, which is to be held on March 10.

Nominations in connection with the forthcoming election of a Licensing Committee for the Gisborne District will close at 5 p.m. on Monday next, March 1. In this connection it may be worth noting that the present month is a short one, of only 28 days, and that, consequeily, the end of the month and the time of closing of nominations may arrive unexpectedly to some people. •"

The Turanga Church Garden Fete is to be held in the College grounds, Waerenga-a-hika, on Thursday next, beginning at 10.30 a.m. A most attractive (programme of daylight and evening amusements is to be gone through. In order to allow tradespeople to attend the fete His Worship the Mayor requests business -people to close* their premises at noon on Thursday.

Colonel Davies, Inspector-General of New Zealand Forces, will give a lecture to officers and non-commission-ed officers of local corps in mufti at 7.30 o’clock this evening at the Garrison Hall. To-morrow afternoon the local corps will parade at 2 o’clock at the leading lights on the Waikanae sandhills, when- operations will he carried out according to a scheme laid down by Colonel Davies.

L There was a good muster at the weekly parade of the Gisborne Defence Cadets, under Lieut. E. E. Somervell, at the Garrison Hall, last evening. Forty were on parade, and the lads were put through some interesting manoeuvres, doing the work smartly and well. Colonel Davies was to have inspected the cadets last but will not return from a trip into the country until this evening.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr. W. A. Barton. S.M.. William H. Douglas, proprietor oi the Strand Cafe (Mr. Burnard), proceeded against Arthur Stokes, hairdresser (Mr. Stock), to recover damages amounting to £22 2s for alleged assault. The case was the outcome of a disturbance' at plaintiff’s restaurant on a recent Saturday night,, when defendant, who was temporarily employed -as a waiter, was said to have struck plaintiff, knocking him down, and then kicking him when he was on the ground. Several witnesses were examined for both s'ides, and after hearing the evidence his Worship gave judgment for the plaintiff for £6 Is damages, and costs amounting to „£3 11s.

Sailors under the Stars and Stripes have many advantages, -according to some remarks by an officer of. the Charles F. Crocker, the four-masted barquentine now discharging' Oregon pine in port, to a Wellington “Post” reporter recently. The wages of A.B.’s range from 25 dollars (£5) a mouth, and' the members of the ship’s company higher in rank arc paid correspondingly. The men live well—better than they would in many hotels, the officer said. Fresh eggs, fresh and tinned vegetables, fruits, and meats wore mentioned among the constant articles on the bill-of-fare. More liberty is allowed than on ships flying the Union Jack. Members of the crew can come ashore without leave. If they want their discharge in any particular port they can get it, with full pay up-to-date. Asked about the nationality of the crews of American vessels, the officer observed that Americans were of all nationalities so far ns birthplace was concerned, but that five years’ residence in the States automatically qualifies all Caucasians, at any rate, to full citizenship.

Aeronauts have noticed that the barking of a dog is the last sound they hoar from earth, being sometimes heard at an elevation of four miles.

The largest bed of salt iii the world is said to have been discovered at Fort MeMurray, Manitoba. It is 200 ft deep, and oxtends for 300 miles.

How much do you care for your head? If it is worth much to you don’t let it acho. Stearns’ Headache Cure relieves all kinds of headaches quic/kly and without bad effect..