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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2483, 23 April 1909, Page 4

Mr. lan S. Simson advertises a number of properties for sale on easy terms.

The Melbourne Cash drapery, 1 and clothing establishment Ims a change of advertisement in "this issue.

Mr. William Miller’s address to the burgesses in connection wijth the Mayoral election is advertised in this issue.

The borough water supply will be cut off all day to-day for the purpose of making a connection in the Te Arai Valley.

Mr. lan S. Simson, a candidate for a seat on the Borough Council, has an address to the electors in the advertising columns of this issue.

A meeting of the City Football Club for the transaction of important business will he held at 8 p.m. to-day in the British Empire Hotel.

A smart lad is wanted for delivering papers on the train. Application is to be made to the “Times” office. Good wages will be paid to a reliable lad.

An advertiser wants two or three unfurnished rooms, with use of bathroom, and board, in a private family, in a good locality. Aoplication is to bo made to “Bachelor,” “Times” Office. ,

A meeting of juniors and third grade players of the Kaiti-City Football Club will be held at the Royal Hotel at 8 p.m. to-day. All persons willing to play for the club are requested to attend.

Tho only criminal business dealt with at the Police Court yesterday morning was two charges of drunkenness against two men. One, a first offender, was fined -5s andn 2s costs; and a second offender named Harold Benson was fined £l, in default four days’ imprisoninent in the Gisborne police gaol.

“I was drunk, and I was afraid some one would knock me about again; I am bad in the head still,” said a man charged with drunkenness at the Police Court yesterday. “You should keep away from liquor, and let this be a warning to you. I believe a few days iu gaol would do you good. \ou are fined £l, in default four __ days' im-, prisonment,” replied His Worship.

Over 300 persons out of employment were assisted by the Wellington Labor Department during the month of March, the largest proportion of them being laborers —246. Seventy-three were from Great Britain, 11 from the Australian Commonwealth, 24 from the South Island, while 192 were from the North Island. One hundred and fiftytour were sent to private employers, and 149 to Government works.

A storm of correspondence has flooded the columns of the Christchurch papers in reference to the flag incident at the recent Navy meetings. The “Press," which gave tonJudoruuie rprejninonee to the Incident, states in a leader: — “We do not now believe there was any intention on the part of these engaged in this foolish, thoughtless melee to do any dishonor to the emblem of our nation, nor wilful intention to insult the Flag.”

Winter is one of the severest tests of a new railway line. In reply to a question by a “Dominion” reporter, as to whether the running time of the North Island Main Trunk trains was to be shortened, the General Manager oi the New Zealand Railways said that no tiling would be done in tha t direction until the new line had stood the test of winter. Slips and other circumstances associated with the “settling down” of a new railway were anticipated.

Funny things are oft-times placed in the overhead rack in the railway carriages. Probably, however, the one about to be related is a record. On a recent through trip from Wellington a thoughtful mother noted the hammocklike bottom of the rack and came to the conclusion 19 that it would make a nice sleeping place for lier baby. V lieuover the little one became troublesome on the trip, it was wrapped up in a copy of tile “Star, ’’ and put away m the l , rack.

A few years ago Tiorra del Fuego was about the last place in the world any person would as suitable for industrial settlement of any kind. Yet to-day (says tho “Timaru Herald ) Mr. A. N. Williams, a New Zealander who has hist returned from Arenas, on Magellan Strait, states that there are five important factories dealing with meat products within a few miles from that town. Lie states that the country has .a wonderful future for the l>roduction of both wool and mutton.

Wellington bookmakers have decided to institute n Tattorsall’s Club in Wellington, and three ot 'the loading “firms” have guaranteed the rent ot the first floor of Mr. Robert Hannah's fine' new building on Lamoton Quay for a number of years, and this is to be furnished at once in the stylo of a comfortable club premises. One leadin rr bookmaker, in reply to a question. , 3 akl that no betting would take place in the club ; it was not formed for that purpose. A regular “settling day would be decided upon, as in bydnoy and Melbourne. At present the Legislature permitted peucillers to practise, which had to be done on the streets or elsewhere. The club would provide a recognised place where sportsmen could assemble to settle bete made on races run V'itliin or beyond the Dominion.

A case was brought under the notice of the Hon. James Carroll, Minister for Native Affairs, at Ilimtly, last week (states the “Star”), of the; interest a paheka landholder in the district was taking in the Maoris. This gentleman had been instrumental in securing the lease of an area, of 460 acres of Crown land near the Waahi Pali, for a family of ten natives. Most of the family are young men with a knowledge oi ploughing,: draining, and fencing, and they are proceeding to show whit the Maoris can do in the unique position of being individual landowners. . The area has been leased on the 66 years’ renewable lease system, and the pakoha who has engineered the matter for tncin has further demonstrated kis faith in the possibility of making a good farmer oi the Maori by paying out of his own pocket all the initial expenses and deposits. The Hon. Mr. Carroll vas warmly eulogistic in his comments on ig.g in cue ft ion.

Mr. W. Webb, who is a candidate for the Borough Council, advertises an address to the burgesses in this issue.

A Master ton paper says:—The pro posed visit ol’ Madame Melba to Masterton has been abandoned. It is understood that suitable hotel accommodation was not obtainable.

The Wanganui Licensed Vituallers have a practical method of dealing with persons who drink to excess. At their last meeting a person addicted to excessive drinking was reported to Association, and it was resolved to request him not to enter airy of the Wanganui hotels.

The Cinderella Dancing Club’s Jong night social, held in Erskine’s Hall last evening, was a great success. The floor was in excellent condition, and about 40 couples were present, dancing being kept up to music supplied by Mr. Wootten’s orchestra, until an early hour. Mr. W. Pilcher acted as M.C., and an excellent supper was provided.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday George John Winter (Mr. E. H. Mann) proceeded against William Boothman, of Ruakituri (M. T. A. Coleman) for £25 7s 2d, contract price for surveying, with sections, 405 acres 3 roods at Ruakituri. After hearing the evidence His Worship said there was a good deal of discrepancy in the evidence, and he would like to go over his notes: He would reserve judgment.