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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2459, 25 March 1909, Page 4

■ “Wo have cut- enough tracks for tourists, let us cut some tor pioneers." —New Zealand “Times.”

During the past fortnight there- liaye been no cases of typhoid reported in the borough. All the cases at present in the hospital are progressing favorably.

A nijin was arrested in Gisborne last evening by Detective Rawle on a warrant issue in Christchurch in 1907. alleging wife desertion. He will be brought before the Court this morning.

The AVaikohu County Council has decided to invite applications for the position of county- engineer, at a salary of £350, and for the position of county clerk, for whom a residence and office will he provided at Te Karaka.

Shortly before 7 o’clock last evening a man m charge of a horse in Upper Gladstone Road was riding about insufficiently dressed. He appeared to be the worse for liquor, and was arrested by Sergeant Hutton and Constable Dandy, and will be charged with drunk and disorderly conduct this morning. *

There is a feeling on the part of many people at Rotorua that the time has arrived when the people of the district should have a hospital, and the local Chamber of Commerce has set up a committee to present a report on the subject-. The nearest hospital to Rotorua is the one at Hamilton.

The Roslyn (Dunedin) Fire Brigade met with an unexpected delay in dealing with'a fire last week. It seems that the ingenious children of the Ivaikorai school hard by have cultivated a habit of .removing the covers and filling in the fire-plugs with earth, which has to be dug out before the hydrant can be affixed.

The AVaikohu County Conner!—considered on Tuesday evening Afr. Rees’ scheme to lay down tramways in the timber districts, _ and it was decided to request the chairman (Air. AA . D. -S. MacDonald, ALP.) and Cr. Tiffen to meet- Air. Rees and explain that the Council individually could not undertake what he wished them to do. As the scheme only affected a particular locality. If, however, the settlers of Rakauroa forwarded the statutory petition, with the necessary majority of ratepayers in favor of such a proposal, the wishes of the petitioners would receive the utmost consideration.

An interesting suvenir of the recent eruption,, of Ngaruhoe has just been placed oil view >at the Auckland Aluseurn. The curator (Air. T. F. Cheeseman) has received from Air. P. Rhodes, of iuangaweka, on the Alain - Trunk hue, a wimple of the dust from the big volcano, wuich fell at that place. A distance of over 50 miles, in a straight line, separates „ Aiangaweka. from Ngaumihoe, and the dust secured by All*. Rhodes was carried for that distance by the prevailing north-west winds. It is exceedingly fine, resembling very much the dust thrown out at the eruption -of Tarawera. On that historical occasion dust was spread over a very large area, right into the Bay of. Plenty.

The first annual meeting of shareholders in the Lynda .Soapmaking and Trading Company, Ltd., was held last night in Town ley’s Hall, a fair number of shareholders being present. Air. J. F. Pettie (chairman of directors) presented hie report, and- in doing so regretted that the position of the company’s affairs was not- as satisfactory'as he would like, to see. Hie pointed out that it was imperative that a fresh infusion of capital was necessary to place the soapmaking industry on a permanent and sound footing, it was a re-_ grcttable tact that a large number of shareholders appeared on the list of sundry debtors, being in arrears with their calls. The company, had practically speaking, been starved financially, the manager being unable to supply the demand made upon him for the company’s gooods. In his opinion taheindustry was a good one, both from the -profit-making point of view and for the district commercially. He trusted that steps would bo taken to strengthen the financial position, and make a success of the business. Air. C. F. Lewis, 'in supporting the chairman’'? sentiments, contended that to let the business die for the want of a few hundred pounds would be a decided calamity. After a lengthy discussion,_ it was decided to hold a further meeting of shareholders in a month’s time for the purpose of ascertaining the feeling of shareholders .regardingl’a fresh contribution .to the, share, capital of the company. There being a Vacancy on the- directorate, caused by the resignation of Air. J Gibson, Air'. Ivimbe! was unanimously elected to fill the position. Air. Piesse was re-elected auditor. A hearty voteof thanks was accorded the .chairman and directors, also to : Alr.,Beamos (who. has now resigned his .position as seciAjtnry to act 'as* accountant Jor Aloss£ ■T> v*l rt iA A .C«*V»w,V •- a

The following further subscriptions have been received for the Miss Stewart testimonial fund: Wm. Pettie £l ls, C. Smith 10s, Friend £1 Is.

Tenders, closing at the office of Mr. H. J. Brownlee, architect, at noon on Wednesday, April 27, are invited *or the erection of a teacher’s residence at Te Arai, for the Hawke’s Bay Education Board.

The garden party in connection with the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, postponed last Thursday on account of rain, is to take place, weather permitting, at the residence. of Mr. \V. Sievwright, Whataupoko, to-day, from 3 to 6 p.m. All friends interested are invited. A collection is to be made in aid of the Union funds. Conveyances for. proceeding to the scene of the gathering will be for hire at Peel Street corner.

As directed by the conference of agricultural and pastoral associations, held in Wellington in August last year, the CommTUcee of Management is taking steps to arrange another conference this year, and, accordingly, Mr. E. Hall, secretary to the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, who is acting as secretary, is now issuing circulars t to all associations, ~ asking them to nominate delegates and submit subjects, for discussion. The conference will be held in Wellington at some date during the sessions of Parliament.

During iur. A. Hamilton’s ornithological excursion in the Ruahine Motintains he saw many flocks of white head,?-, a bird thought to be rare. He also saw katas and pigeons in large numbers at the foot of the north end of the Ruahines. There the bush was very thick, and the land was of such a configuration as to lead to the belief that it will remain in its original state for a very long time. Moreover, there is not much milling timber, of any commercial value to be seen. This country should continue to be a haunt for native birds for some years.

A suggestion that the salaries of members of Parliament should be raised on condition that they travelled, especially over the proposed railway routes," does not altogether meet- with the approval of the Hon. T. Mackenzie. Speaking at Kahuika, in Otago, lie said that he believed that such a policy would tend to bring in a phalanx of paid politicians, mere talking machines. He believed in members being in possession of as much information as possible, but in Parliament merchants and business men were also wanted who could infuse into the House a thorough knowledge of commercial affairs and a practical grasp of matters pertaining to trade and commerce.

The St. Patrick’s sports, postponed on account of the rain which fell on Thursday last, are to take place on the Victoria Domain to-day. The programme is of the most varied and popular character, ana should afford an excellent afternoon’s amusement. The committee and their energetic secretary (Mr. iSegedin) have worked so well that they; have certainly deserved to achieve success. His Worship the Mayor requests the burgesses to close their places of business at. noon to-day, in order, to allow tradespeople to attend the 'spert s. The. City Band, which has been engaged in connection with the gathering, is to leave the post office corner at 1 p.m. for the Domain.

Notwithstanding the tightness of the money market, property values in Auckland, as indicated by sales, have shown no appreciable fall during the past twelve nfonths (says the New Zealand “Herald”). Agents state that there has not been the same activity as hitherto, and that_ the volume of transacted has been restricted. Vhi Ist, however, purchasers have not been so ready to' do business, vendors have'goner ally shown no inclinations to reduce their prices, and where the two parties have come together the values have boon according to the scale prevailing for some time past. The building of house property Has also shown a corresponding falling-off in consequence of the restricted sales, but when the look-ed-for improvement in the money market takes places, it is anticipated that business in regard to botli building and sales will revert to the normal conditions.

The Bluff correspondent of the “‘Otago Daily Times” states that a my-sterous discovery has just been reported from the vicinity of Murray River and Saddle Point, on the Foveaux side of Stewart Island. An island cutter was round in the neighborhood fishing, and one of the crew, an Austrian, went on shore in a dingy. In exploring about he discovered a solitary individual wandering among the roc-’ks. On being communicated with the stranger was found to be a foreigner, who seemingly did not understand a word of English. After a time it was discovered that he was a Frenchman. To all appearance the man was- in the depths of distress', both a,s regards food and closing. Indeed it was found that lie was collecting shell-fish for subsistence. The Austrian was enabled to make him understand a few words, but the stranger seemed to be mainly desi rious of being left alone. Indeen, he seemed to resent interference, and therefore the- cutter people left- him as they found him. No one on the Island knows anything about him, neither as to who he is. nor the circumstances, under which he come to-be found where he was fruml. The matter was reported to the police, and ro doubt steps will bs taken to probe the subject- further. S’

Yesterday Mr. T. A. Coleman, East Coast 'Commissioner'; applied to the Validation Court, before Judge Jones, for an order ascertaining the amounts due to owners in the Nuk'utanrua and Montero No. 1 blocks'.- There were balances left nnpa-d by ib.o leceivers. Messrs ,f v \V. Nolan, Stock, Finn, and Burma; 1 appeared in collection with the matter. Evidence was given showing that the total balance due to the Natives was £B6O 19s 6d .and interest £609 9s 6d, making a total of £1470 8s lid. There was no dispute a*? to the amounts, but there was considerable discussion as to whom the. payment was to be made. The .Court intimated that it would direct- payment- to the. Natives. This was objected to as possibly affecting the liens- of solicitors for costs. Itwas suggested that the money should be paid into Court, when the different parties claiming could substantiate their claims. The Court; declined to agree to this, as it had no power to accept, the money. It- -was then asked that the monev might be made payable, to the solicitors, as was the former practice with the Validation Court-, and Mr. Bernard asked for an -opportunity to produce authorities to show that this might be Mono. The matter was aocordiugfv ■ adjourned until; Tuesday • next. Mr. Finn a'kod for,costs, which

Applications for the position of matron of the-Gisborne Hospital will be received by the Trustees up to April 1,

It is announced that the Gisborne Permanent Building Society is prepared to take money on deposit for any fixed period, or at call, at favorable fates.

• The following gentlemen have been appointed by Order-in-Council to administer the Patutalu Town Homam: Messrs T. Eade, J. Bayliss, A. Tuohy, 0. Gallagher and W. 11. Robb.

The “Red” members of the Y.M.C.A. -yesterday made a spurt, and added l-i new members, catching the “Blues/' so that both flags -flew over the V M C.A. rooms. The membership now totals iOS—99 each.

A movement is on foot to inaugurate in Napier an evening with Tom Moore. An address will be given on the life of the great poet and gems selected from the Irifeli melodies wul also be given by well-known artists.

The fGlowing passengers have booked by Messrs Redstone and Sons’ coaches this morning:—tPor To! eg a: Mre. Hancock, Mr. Sharpin; for Waipiro: Detective Forr, Inspector Dwyer, Messrs Mavsmir and Munsill.

The Matawhero stock sales will take place to-day, the fat stock sale beginning at 10.45 a.m./ and tne store stock sale at- 11 a.m. Messrs Common, She:ton and Co., Dalgetv and Cm, and Williams and Kettle- advertise tbeir en tries for the sale in this issue.

Mr H. E. Dodd has sold the following sections of Mr P. T. Griffin’s property, at the reserved prices, a;l being quarter acres: Section 1. Mrs Mhite; 56, A. Ackery; SS, S. Smith; oi, P. Wylh'e* 71, Mrs Tavlor; and sections 36, 37/3-3, to. Mr I. C. Taylor.

It has been intimated that the Matawai Settlers’ Association intend making •a presentation on Apr.l Gtli to Mr IV. D. S. MacDonald, M.P. for xlie Bay of Plenty, in recognition of the services rendered by him in the obtainment of roads and in other public matters.

The well-known am/ popular entertainer. Mr. Howard Vernon, with Miss Vi mi a de Loitte and their musical cemedv company, will pay a visit to Gisborne this week. They are announced to appear in Erskine’s Hall, tomorrow night, in the popular musical comedv, “A Trip to Chinatown. Popular prices will be charged for admission .

A peculiar coincidence is noted in regard to two case- of concealment of birth which recently occurred, one at Gisborne and one in Karon. Wellington. In each ease the mother was a domestic servant who had been in her present employment for six weeeks. Both at Wellington and also at Gisborne the bodv tvas that of a fully developed child which had lived and in each case it had been placed by its mother in a tin trunk.

A special meeting of the Borough Council was held yesterday afternoon to sign the ratepayers roll. There were present: The Mayor (Mr W. D. Lysnar). Crs. William*, Mann, Pettie and Somervell. The rod containing the names of about 3000 ratepayers was, on the motion of the Mayor, closed and signed bv Crs. Mann and Pettie. The Council will issue a supplementary rol. to close li days before the municipal election, which takes place on Apiil 2-St-h.

The annual meeting of the Gisborne Orchestral Society will lie held in the City Band room at 8 p.m. to-day. The balance-sheet to be. presented is a very satisfactory one. The Society last year ran its concerts on- a subscription basis, and with much success. The attendance at each was very large, and the financial support accorded enabled tlieSociety to purchase a set of tympani and several other accessories, and also to considerably improve the music library. The balance-sheet closes with a substantial balance in hand, and everything indicates that the ensuing season will be thoroughly successful. The cash balance is £34 8s od, and the amount of assets over liabilities is £lO6 9s -sd.

Messrs Cave and Yealo, sawmillers and timber merchants. Upper Gladstone. Road, have an advertisement in this morning’s issue. They have installed a very complete plant, including one of the most up-to-date planing machines procurable. Al2 horse-power portable engine supplies the motor power for the machinery, which includes a bandsaw capable of cutting up to 24 by 9, or down to the eighth of an inch. A most useful machine is the automatic band-saw sharpener. This machine if* of the latest pattern. A large room is devoted to joinery work, which is turned out with the aid of the most recent machinery. The firm make a speciality of..gullet-ing and hammering saws. Mr. Cave has had 30 years’ experience in the eawmilliug and timber trades.

Mr. E. J. Carey, who represented flieworkers in the recent grocers’ dispute at Wellington,, was pleased with the manner in which th<j new Conciliation Commissioner for Wellington conducted the ease. .So much so, indeed, tb it, lie has written’'him as follows. — 'As one of those who wore previously opposed to tin' abol'tiou -'V the Conciliatihi Boards in favor <>t Industrial Councils, aud who have not yet. changed their opinion on the matter. I want to say: that it will h« no- fault- of Mr. P. Hally if-the councils do not resultin a success. My connection with Mr. Hally in the recent grocers’ dispute is the cause of my conviction. The dispute was only formally before Mr. Hally. The pity is that fucli was the ease, otherwise the - very -question in depute would have been settled without any reference to the Court. From personal observation during the one mentioned, he seems- particularly fitted to be the. conciliator of industrial disputes. I wish him "every success, and will, at every opportunity, inform l’ y fellow-unionists of the. opinion and appreciation I have l'ov Mr. Hally.”

I am not an office man. but I do know something- about leather. Being overstocked with the best selected Boots. 1 am having my annual, clearing sale, from lo per cent to 25 per cent discount,. to make room lor a largo stock of indents arriving., Thousands of pail’s which must be sold. For Cash. For Gash.'4-At 11. ! J.f Andrew’s-, the Gisborne Boot Shop.* ■ _ , A. well-known doctc-r 'in Burl-? has invented an automatic dustUbutor of reYou place fifty centimes—-ad.— in one of the slats,''marked ••Heart,” <; Liyer.” etc., ami .in-return yon receive -4' recipe to cmv ; ailnient. ; The machine lias ahead*- im-mir. ex-