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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2494, 6 May 1909, Page 4

Mrs. Stephenson has resumed personal supervision of the Poverty Bay Tea and Luncheon Rooms. The Telegraph Office last night notified that Suva reported that the cable to Levuka was interrupted. Al meeting of directors and shareholders of the Waihi East Gold Mining Co. will be held at His Majesty’s iheatre at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow. The first meeting of the new Borough Council was held last night, end although not a great amount of important business was transacted, the meeting cut! not conclude until ten minutes before midnight. While discussing the question of roads at the Borough Council meeting last night, the Mayor stated that tne Overseer’s greatest difficulty at present was to overcome the mistakes made in the past by qualified engineers. “X hope you have given me better company this year, Your Worship,” humorously remarked Cr. Darton as be took, his seat at the Council table last night. “Oh, yes,” replied the Mayor, “better company all round I think.

The special order made by the Waiapu County Council in respect of the loan of £2OOO, to he raised for the construction of a traffic bridge over the Mata river at Puateroku, is published in this issue.

-The new locomotive for the Gisborne railway ran over the. side track at JLaitarataM as far ,«s tlie Borough Council’s hoppers yesterday. Mr. Morgan (Borough Overseer-) was present, and the line stood the test satisfactorily.

The first number of the “Y.M.C.A. Monthly” was issued by the local Association yesterday. It is full of. bright news of interest to the Association and its well-wishers. Mr. J. It. Kirk contributes the first article, ha review of the Y.M.C.A. movement.

A Press. Association message states that the hearing of the appeal against the suspension of Captain Naylor s certificate was concluded yesterday. Alter Mr. Myers, on belialf of the Marine Department, had addressed the Court, the judge reserved his decision till Friday.

The Mayor (Mr. W. D. Lysnar) has received a telegram from Mr. D. Boss, Rabbit Inspector for the Hawke s Hay district, suggesting that he (Mr. Koss) should come to Gisborne on tii© |4tn inst. to confer with the local branch or the Farmers’ Union regarding the beat steps to be taken to prevent the threatened invasion of the district by rabbits. Enauiries are being made as D-e'- suitability ' of -the proposed oatc »or the conference. • , . ,

The following additional donatidn» to Miss Stewart’d Presentation Fund have been received: Sympathiser £33s, L. T. Symes £1 Is, T. A. Coleman £2 2s, Friend £l,. A. Zachariah 10s.

Mr. W. J. Hennessy is showing in his window a snake’s skin, 14 feet in length, sent from North Queensland by Mr. E. Harvey Gibbon, formerly Borough Engineer in Gisborne.

A resident of Strathmore (Taranaki) named Henry ICronk, wjio lost his right hand in an explosion of gunpowder whilst working for the Roads Department, is to be given the sum of £215 by the Government as compensation.

There were only a few ratepayers present at the meeting at the. Te Arai schoolroom yesterday afternoon to consider the Patutahi tram question. Crs. Matthews and White had a quiet talk to those present on the merits of the scheme,, but the number present was too small for any general address.

A volunteer church parade will be held on Sunday next, at 10.15 a.m. Captain Zachariah notifies to the cadets that they will be required to wear white gloves and side arms. At the request of Captain Beere, of the Gisborne Rifles, the Mayor and the majority of the Borough Councillors haY<j decided to attend.

About half-past ten o’clock last night a slight- disturbance was caused, in Gladstone Road by two young men who were “settling A little difference” opposite the Federal Dining Rooms. A crowd soon gathered to watch the tussle, but the performance was interrupted by the arrival of a constable, who took the young fellows in charge and conveyed them to the lock-up.-

Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., presided over a sitting of the Police Court yesterday morning, when William Burns Thompson pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was fined ss, with costs (2s), in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. John Stevenson, who pleaded guilty to a similar charge, was fined 10s with costs (2s), in default 48 hours’ imprisonment.

There are a fair number of swaggers traversing the roads in the out-lying parts of the; Wairarapa in search of work. They are hot of the “sundowner” class, but principally immigrants who have reached the Dominion during the past month or two. Local labor agents report that it is still very much in excess of th© demand

Quite a number , of the onion crops in South Canterbury are found, now that they are being lifted, to be affected with a peculiar kind of disease which attacks them in the neck and goes down into the bulb, rendering them ft?iite useless for keeping purposes. The' disease is said (says tlie “Fanners Uni'oti Advocate”) to have been imported froiA Australia'- som© two or three years ago.-

The following cases of infectious diseases were reported to the District Health Officer. Dr A Deansle, for* the month of April:— Sc arlatma : Napier o cases, Port Aliuriri 3, ,\ v aipawa 1, Dannevirke 5, Gisborne 1, Diphtheria: Westsliore 1, Hastings 1, Gisborne 1, Frasertown 1, Napier 1, total 5. Enteric fever: Gisborm? Wairoa 1, Waihuka 2, Gold Creek (Gisborne) 1, total 15. Consumption: Wa> roa 6. Blood-poisoning: Hastings 1. Measles: West-shore 1, Norsewood 1, Frasertown 1, total 3.

The monster social to be held in the Garrison Hall to-night) in aid of the District School ground fund promises to be a highly enjoyable gathering. The Committee has made all possible provision for the pleasure of those attending it. The ladies’ committee will provide an excellent supper, and admirable music will be supplied for tlie dancing. To-morrow night -a children’s plain and fancy dress carnival, aiso in aid of tlie school ground fund, will take place in the Garrison Hall.

While a cart and two horses were standing outside a gate at Waikohu yesterday the t aniinals took fright at the train and bolted. When they had gone a few hundred yards the leader found himself face to face with the Waihuka river, which was running fairly high. The horse had apparently a long acquaintance with the stream, for lie quietly picked his way across the now unused ford, and reached the other side safely without any harm to! the horses or cart. The driver had meantime crossed the bridge, and was ready for the animals as soon as they reached land.

A meeting of the Shorthand Association took place in tlie High School last night, Miss L. Wilcox presiding. O. cers for the coming session were elected, subject to their approval" as follows: Patron, Mr. C. E. deLautour; president, Mr. T. Clarkson; vice-presi-dents, Messrs W. Morgan and J. W. J. Preston; secretary - and treasurer pro. tern Mr. H. M. Finn. A committee was also elected. A speed programme for the session, which commences next week, was drawn np. The meetings tuo to be bold on Monday nights, commencing at 7.15, in Miss Wilcox’s rooms, tlie fee for enrolment being 2s 6d.

The programme of the concert to be <Tiyen in Wesley Church this evening gives promise of a most enjoyable entertainment. The concerted numbers are to be given by a chorus and orchestra of fifty performers under the direction of Mr. M. L. Foster. Songs are to bo sung by Mesdames Johnston Brown and Bignellis Messrs It. Wilkinson, Johnston Brown, J- Barlow, f ■ Parker, H. J. Brownlee, and H. MeClvmont. Recitations are to given by Mrs. T. Clarkson and Mr. Johnston Brown, and Messrs A. and M. Vita will play a harp and fluto duet. Refreshments arc to be served. Tickets may be obtained from members of the chon, in aid of the funds of wlucli the entertainment is to be given. s

At the hearing of a serious charge against a musio teacher at the Magistrate’s Court, at Hastings, .fihe other day the prosecution called on the Itcv. Mr' 1 Hobbs, an Anglican clergyman, to give evidence against accused. Mi. Hobbs pleaded privilege on the ground that he received the confidence or accused in his spiritual capacity, and under the seal of confession. The prosecution contended that the rev gentleman bad already communicated the subject matter of his evidence to other persons viz., the; parents of thc tivo boys concerned m the case. His Wot ship held that the Act exempted a Sister of religion, from giving evidence under the circumstances, notwithstanding that he had spoken to the parents on the subject of accused s confidence, and furthermore ho declined to allow a letter from Mi. Hobbs, found on accused, to be put -in as evidence." ■" ■ ■■ . •: . , ~ . *“**•* '

1 At the Conciliation Council, in Auck- * nd, last week, Colonel Holgate, epeak■'A*' •'gainst preference to unionists, mg -x/ e are supposed to live in a said : v*, anc t y e £ men are forced free country. which they do not to do something; kgislating against want to do. Wo are to combines and trusts, but t ' a thing unionists is about as mimicai # as we can get.” Mr. Manning, x union representative, pointed out that, all the workers in the country bene.lited by the acts of a union, and, therei fore . all should contribute to the cost incurred in the obtaining of better conditions, hence the prelerence to unionists.

The locomotive Which was landed about three weeks ago for th© GisborneRotorua railway, made a trial run to Waikohu yesterday. The engine ran splendidly, and covered tli© distance, 23 miles, in 47 minutes on the outward journey, equal to travelling at thirty miles an hour. The 'Westinghouse brake was tested at intervals, and the improvement on the hand brake was distinctly noticeable, for while only one carriage was attached to the locomotive the few passengers aboard felt no jarring or jerking, and the engine was completely under the driver’s contiol. One advantage with the new engine will he that no matter what dead is behind it the train will always be able to keep time, but it is not intended to make any alteration in the time-table,

A*well-known figure ill the legal profession hurriedly entered the Auckland Police Court recently while a case was proceeding. As the result of a few words with hi 3 client's brother he gained the impression that his client was in the dock, and as the case seemed about to close he stood up and began, without more ado,, to address the Bench. He pleaded that his client should be set at liberty, as he had a mother and brother ready to take care of him. He further stated that the mail’s wife would apply for a judicial separation from him, and the application would not be opposed. The justices who were on the Bench appeared mildly surprised, but their surprise vas nothing to the dismay of accused, who stared strangely at the Bench and then at counsel, who threatened such unsus-. pected disaster. The situation was relieved when counsel happened to glance at the dock, and found he was pleading for the wrong man. rhen he sat down abruptly, with apologies as profuse as the smiles which lighted the face of these in Court.— ’.New Zealand Herald.”

The large room at the Haiti school was crowded last evening, when the annual concert was held. The P 10 ’ irramme submitted was well, varied, the lighter and more humorous items greatly pleasing the members of the younger generation. Miss Batv played a piano solo in good style, and Misses Bull and Townson a piano duet. Mr. \Y. jonnston Brown was in good voice, and sang Frederick Bevan’s patriotic song, ‘the Admiral’s Broom,” and in response to an encore, “I am a Dutchman Bold. The audience fairly shrieked at his modern sermon on the nursery storv of Old Mother Hubbard, and demanded an encore, for' which a cleyer Pjay upon Spanish names, entitled Duello was given. Mrs. Johnston Brown sang Albert Mallison’s song ‘‘Three Bonnets,” very pleasing.y, and an encore was demanded. In the second part of the programme Mrs. Brown contri'tuited “My Gentle Child.” Miss Kobertnon- sang “'A May Morning,” and w ith Miss Faubert the duet “‘Two Merrv Hearts.” Miss Faubert also saner* “This and That.” Mr. H. E. Hilfwas much at home in two comic coon songs, and the children greatly enjoyed the humor, and demanded a recall. Mr. R. Knibbs sang two fine solos, “Chamjpion of the King” and “Kino- of the Road,” and was recalled for both efforts. Miss Neill acted as accompanist, and the concert was a decided success in every way.

The Tai Rawhiti Land Board held an adjourned sitting yesterday morning. Mr. Andrew Keefer presided. Prior to the ordinary business being entered upon, the President referred to the fact that that would be the last time that Mr. Brodrick would be sitting on the Board. He expressed regret at the fact, but congratulated Mr. Brodrick upon his promotion. The President pointed out that they would still have Mr. Brodrick’s services as head of the Survey Department. Mr F. TV. Nolan, on behalf of the legal profession, endorsed the sentiments expressed by the President. Mr. Brodrick, in reply, thanked the speakers for their kindly expressions. When he took up liis luture .position he would, he said, be most happy to do what lie could to help the Board. He fully recognised the important part* that Sir. Keeler had taken in the operations of the Board, and he was very pleased to see tliat he had been appointed President. The Board then proceeded to business, and granted the following applications: Kaiti 313, section 2F3, to transfer to Ellen Julia Nolan (Mr. F. W. Nolan); Tokomaru BBb, to transfer to Pita Mulligan (Mr. F. W. Nolan); Papatu A6c, mortgage to John Clark' (Mr. F. TV. Nolan); TVaitahi No. 28, 4 acres 2 roods, consent to lease for 42 years to J. and G. Jones (Mr. H. Bright). A number of other applications were considered and adjourned.

The Chapman-Alexander party, which arrived in Sydney by the Makura on April 19, enjoy the distinction of having published the first daily paper on a Pacific Ocean steamship. T‘lie object, the first issue of the “Makura Cyobo” set out, was to relieve the monotony of the voyage. The publication of the newspaper was only made possible through the generosity of Mr. Alexander. Two hours before the boat left Vancouver ho discovered that there was no printing plant on board, 60 ho set out to rectify the omission. As a result, when the vessel steamed "out of the harbor she not only had a good serviceable plant on board, but a printer was hard at work handling “copy dealing with events connected with tlio departure of the party. The title of the publication was altered with each issue, and under the heading -at. “Au Exceptional Treat,” there is m the last edition of the “ Makura News r; report of an entertainment over which Major-General Hoad presided, and to the programme of which Bcncou,cfli the cartoonist, contributed. ° On® specialty on the Moa Flat Estate, which has recently been cut up (says the “Tapanui Courier), that has succeeded admirably is the sugar beet, lhe seed was secured from the Government Agricultural Department, and roots sent to Wellington were pronounced exceedingly rich in sugar, containing a larger quantity of saccharine matter than any other plants reared to date m New Zealand. No manure is required ■for sugar beet, and it is of considerable value as a fodder plant. The beet is • easily grown, but until a railway reach? , v; -M-o Flat it is hot policy to grow .the. plant "fpr ik

It is stated that a wealthy syndicate of ten members has been formed in Picton for the purpose of: making investigations in regard to the gold-min-ing operations at Waikakaho. They proceeded to Waikakaho on April 18 for the purpose of inspecting the large area of quartz country over which they have secured the rights. Arrangements were made to start work immediately, and it is hoped in the courso of a few q’jvs to forward twenty tons of quartz ix/tko School of Mines at Auckland.

An oxtfwn'amary practical joke fiaer been played h/ certain undergraduates of New College. Oxford, on their college kitchen. Their' “rag” which took place in the early hours of a recent Sunday morning, consisted of forcing open the door and reducing the kitchen to a state of almost indescribable confusion. They turned on the tap of a hug© stock-pot, and as the stock poured all over the kitchen floor added to it the entire contents of bottles of various nances—anchovy, Worcester, and tomato—seasoning the mess, with 'all the condiments, such as all-spice, pepper, and nutmeg, on which they could lay their hands. Cucumbers, beetroot and salad also joined the mess. Then they turned their attention to a large screen in front of the open range, which was full of soup tureens and dishes,, which they pushed over and smashed. Haying destroyed all the chef’s menu books, and all the orders for the dayhi lunch, and having smeared the cook § jackets with beetroot and. grease, they crowned their performance by breaking into the larder, removing the jointer, poultry and fish, and impaling them on. the railings at various points round the college.

One of the greatest drawbacks against settlement in the backblocks has been the lack of educational facilities provided. In making a tour of the King Country recently this truth was brought home to the Hon. A. W. Hogg, Minister for Roads and Bridges. Speaking to an “Auckland Herald” representative the Minister said he was impressed to find how few married men there were in the districts through which he had travelled, and how bachelors of all ages stood out in large numbers. The thing which seemed to prevent married men from settling in these districts was - the lack of schools, without which they could not get their children educated. “The practice of Education Boards and of the Department in the past,” ho continued, “has been to require the presence of a number of families in a district before establishing a school in it. This, in my opinion, is a mistake. In some instances I found only one or two married men with families in a whole block, the rest being bachelors.” There does not appear to be much likelihood of any great development m the export of grapes to New Zealand says the “Adelaide Register'’ of April .*) although leading growers concerned in’ the business admit that trade to the extent of 1000 cases a week cou;d bcarranged if care were exercised to prevent a glut in the market. The cost, of packing is considerable, as the fruitmust be placed in cork dust. Anothei disadvantage is the fact that Victoria is competing in the markets of tue QAminion, and as her growers are able to pick their jfruit a day or so later than the in South. the} can safely pack it without the use oi cork. South Australia, however, is notallowing the trade now established to die out, and further consignments win ibe sent to Melbourne for shipment to New Zealand markets. The fact remains, .however, that the demand is not likelv for some time to exceed the week-, v average of 1000 cases. . r. ; eut. Shackleton showed a Sydney interviewer recently a photograph ol the “fo.Hliest south party when they reached t> end of their return journey a nicture three men close.y muffled in furs, and shying a prolific gro'vtnm beard. “That supposesl to be me the 'Lieutenant said, pointing to what in the picture looked hk» the mosF grimy figure in the group* and when it was remarked that he evidently nacl been a stranger to his early morning shaving water, he said, with a smile*. “Shave 1 Whv, we did not have a wash for 126 days!” He did not add a description of the joys of the long-deferred scrubbing down when soap and water were again avadable.