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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2443, 6 March 1909, Page 4

Witness and jurors are again reminded that their attendance is necessary at the Supremo Court at 10 a.m. to-day.

The Rev. AV. Grant’s subject at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church _ tomorrow morning is '“A Hypocrite,” and in the evening “A Lost Soul.”

Services in AVaerenga-a-hika Parish to-morrow will bo as follows: Alatins and Holy Communion, at St. Luke’s, 11 a.m.; Ormond, 7 ip.m.; Makaralia, 7 p.m.

Air. AV. Fraser nail preach at Wesley Church to-morrow morning. In the evening Air. J. Dawson- will preach, his subject being “The Talents.”

Collections for the Bread Fund are to bo made to-morrow in the BaptistChurch, St. Andrew’s Sunday School, and St. Andrew’s Young Alen’s Class (junior).

The Rev. AV. Grant acknowledges the following amounts for the Bread Fund: The firm >of Clare and Sons and their-employees, £4; G.G., ss. Total to date, £7l 6s sd.

Air. R. B. Grange yesterday showed a “Times” reporter a mammoth mush, room, grown in one of Messrs Nelson Bros.’ paddocks, Taruheru. Tihe fungus measured 1 8 inches tin diameter and 25 inches in circumference. • The mushroom was a fine, firm, and sound specimen, without blemish.

The first parade of the Gisborne Rifles for the new volunteer year was held in the Garrison Hall last evening. There was a-good muster, Captain Boere being in command. The company was put through the physical drill by Corporal McLaughlin, and eight rocruits were enrolled.

Air. Harry Pearce, the well-known wrestling champion, is at present in Gisborne, -and will 'give an exhibition in a marquee near the Albion Hotel to-night. Pearce offers £lO to any wrestler lie fails to throw in' ten minutes, and it is understood that his opponents to-night will include the local Maori champion, Alona Paratone.

The following passengers arrived in Gisborne yesterday by Messrs J. Redstone and'Son’s coaches: —'From AV-ai-piro: Rev. Father Lane, Alessrs Bannister, C. Payne, Lomas, Lange, Native boy, and Nurse MeLoughlin; from Tokomaru Bay: Mr. Banniw iliani: from Tologa- Bay:Alessrs Orton, Martin, Thaxter, Drowe-r, Sharpin, Aloon, McCray, and two Native girls.

“The Far North” was the title of a very interesting lecture given, by the Rov. E. Ovenden Perry in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom last-evening. The Rev. W. Grant, (introduced the lecturer, who showed some very fine views of the kauri forests in; tlie north of Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and other scenic resorts. The industries followed in the far north of New Zealand were well described, and the large audience greatly appreciated. the entertainment.

The East Coast “Guardian’' is increasing its days of publication to three per week, commencing on Tuesday next.

In the current issuo Mr lan S. ’Simeon issues a manifesto m connection with his candidature for ithe Gisborne Licensing Committee election.

A. -gross Association telegram from Auckland., received last night, states that during the four weeks ended February 20th the Waihi Company treated 31,428 to nsof oie for a return valued at /0,100.

In this issuo Mr F. W. Itiach announces the withdrawal of Ins candidature for the Gisborne Licensing Committee election. It ,is understood that Mr Riach’e name went forward as the result of a misunderstanding.

It is understood that the Government will erect a monument to the late Mr Hone Heko, M.P., to commemorate his services to the nativerace and to the Dominion generally. Russell, Bay of Islands, is spoken of as a probable site.

A successful dance was held in the Waerenga-a-hika Hall on Thursday evening. About 40 couples were present. Miss Lang provided the music. Mr. Walter Pilcher acted as .M.C., and an excellent sunner was provided by the management.

The quarterly sitting of the Waiapu Licensing Committee, which was to have been held yesterday, was, owing to the sittings of the Supreme Court necessitating the attendance ol Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., adjourned until Monday morning next at 0 o’clock.

The Patutahi Lodge, of Druids held a- very successful social in the Patutahi Hall on Thursday evening. About 50 couples were present., and dancing was indulged in until an early hour on Friday morning to music provided by Mr Wootton’s orchestra. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies’ committee.

The district electors’ list for the Borough of Gisborne -is open for inspection at the Borough Council Chambers, and will be until March 12. Objections thereto must be delivered in writing, to the town clerk,- on or before March 17. A sitting of the Borough Council to consider objections will be held on March 24.

In view of the alterations to the wharf at Napier breakwater, the larger coastal and intercolonial steamers will now have to be lightered there the same as at Gisborne. As a result of this the Union Steamship Company notify shippers that the freight rates to and from Napier will be increased to the extent of additional lighterage charges, on and after loth inst., during the alterations.

At the services in the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow, the Rev. W. Lamb will take for his subject at the morning service “The Temptation of our Lord.” and in the evening “The Cry of the Workless: a straight talk on the Social Problem.” The choir and Anvlivot/i On w ill at; G.'jO. A-* interested in social .reform are specially invited. Retiring collections are to'be made all day for the Bread Fund.

At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. A. Barton. S.M.. a man named Chas. Stewart was convicted of drunkenness and fined £1 and costs, or four days’ imprisonment. David Stewart, for a similar offence, was fineu 10s and costs, or 4S hours’ imprisonment. The latter was the man who was a witness at the Supreme Court yesterday, and who did not answer to his name when called on Thursday.

The death occurred at the Gisborne Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Arthur Devery. The deceased lady underwent an operation for an internal complaint on Thursday. She rallied after the operation, but suddenly collapsed, and passed away early yesterday morning. The late Mrs. Devery, who was 54 years of age. had resided in the Gisborne district for 24 years. She was a native of Christchurch, and for fourteen years was hostess of the Kaitaratahi Hotel. She leaves a husband and grown-up family of one son and two daughters. The funeral will leave St. Mary’s Church at 2 p.m. to-day for the Makaraka. cemetery.

A very enjoyable anniversary tea and entertainment was held hi the Mangapapa School on Thursday evening, to celebrate the anniversary of the Mangapapa Undenominational Sunday School. The tea. was attended by over seventy scholars, and after the tables had been cleared a lengthy programme of songs, recitations, dialogues, and instrumental items was given. Mr. Malcolm McLeod explained the object of the school, which was to afford undenominational religious instruction, and to interest the scholars in mission work. The chief benevolent work in which the children were interested was Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, but donations were also sent to other institutions. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies who provided the tea, and to Mrs. Watson for a gift of confectionery.