The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. TUESDAY, JUNE 8,1909.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2522, 8 June 1909, Page 4

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. TUESDAY, JUNE 8,1909.

A Press Association telegram from •Wellington states that the directors of -tho Goar Meat Company yesterday declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, for tho six months ended May •31st.

A AVellington Press Association telegram states that Constable Mills, who -was intoxicated while on duty in .Wellington City on Saturday, has been dismissed from the service.

The now firebell was given a trial ring from the Gladstone Road tower shortly before 8 o’clock last evening. The bell has a fairly clear clarion-like ring, and could be beard distinctly on •the further end of Kaiti and AVhataupoko.

It is computed that there are three and a-half million acres of land between %Auckland and Gisborne yet to be opened up, according to Air Smeeton’s remarks reported at the Auckland Harbor Board’s last meeting. •

Dr Boranoff, the Russian exile, who was incarcerated for his political opinions, and imprisoned in dreaded Siberia, from whence he thrice escaped, has, after a triumphant tour of England, arrived in AVellington to tour New Zealand.

The Borough Councillors intend to 'visit tho Ivaitaratahi gravel pit and the AVaihirero quarry to-day. A drag will leave the Alasonic Hotel corner at 9 o’clock. The notices were only issued yesterday, and because ,of this some of the Councillors who were desirous ot making the trip ,wiil probably be unable to do so.

A pleasant little gathering took place ■in the Telephone Exchange yesterday •afternoon, when Air. Renner, Chief ‘Postmaster, presented Miss I. L. -Johnson, .who has resigned, with a handsome •oak and silver tray as a mark of esteem and goodwill from the staff. Amongst others present was Air. Bollard, Inspector of Telegraph Offices.

Mr. H. J. Grieve, jeweller and watchmaker, Gladstone Road, by means of a special advertisement and also of an inset circulated .with this issue of the ‘.‘Gisborne Times,” announces That in order to reduce liis stock in 'preparation for the repairing of the damage recently caused to his shop 'window by a schoolboy’s top, he will •hold' a special sale of jewellery, watches, silver and plated goods for three weeks, during which time he will allow 3s in •the £ discount on all purchases.

An inebriate bearded the lion in his den on Saturday. He liad business at •the Police Station, and before transacting it got very much the worse for liquor 7 AVhen he was leaving the Police Station he rolled about the road, and was locked'up for his protect mu. •As the man was .particularly ‘ hush ■with money, lie bailed himself cut on •Sunday, after he had become sooer, and forfeited the amount of £1 rather than face the. Court yesterday morning to -answer tho charge.

A Taranaki farmer named Mullahy met. with a peculiar and painful accident which lias incapacitated him from work for a considerable period. Having a sick cow that needed attention ho was doing what he could for her. The beast was down, and after an effort was assisted to her feet, when, cow-like, she charged Mr Mullahy, who, in endeavoring to make himself scarce, tripped over a root. The charge. of the cow proved to bo her last, as she fell on Mr Mullahy ..and expired there. It was some time before Air Mullahy could be removed from his awkward position, as his wife was the only other person present at the time: Several broken ribs and a severe bruising wore the results.

Extensive improvement to the Gisborne Courthouse will be carried out,and tenders .aro at present being called for the work. The additions comprise a new court room to tho southern end ‘of the building, for use when the 'Supreme. Court is sitting, and' it will •bh situated close to wliat .is now used ; as a prisoners’ room. On the other side of the building; off tho library, there is to bp an additional spacious •room which .will bo known as a reference room, and provision is also made for a robing room for counsel, which apartment will bo fitted with convenient wardrobes. There are. at present two lavatories at the back of the building, and where tho Magistrate’s lava-, tory is and the space between is to be utilised for the construction of a Judge’s room, off which wiil be . a Judge’s robing room. Tho lavatories 'will bo removed baok a considerable distance, to allow of the erection of a second jury room, and the lavatory at present on that side of the building will he removed to the back of the present jury room. Tho alterations are expected to add considerably to tho comfort and convenience ot the building, and to obviate tlie congestion which has been ill evidence from tune to time during sittings of tlie Supreme Court. • V . ‘ i 1 /

It is stated that there are 200 Chinese at present in the Otaki district engaged in market gardening.

The total rainfall in Auckland, as registered at the Museum Buildings for May, was 4.72 in, failing on 18 days.

“If I succeed in my object,” said Mr McNab at his Masterton meeting, in support of universal military training scheme, “I will have accomplished more in private life than in al. my political life, rolled in one.” (Applause.)

“The editor is sick of the job, the staff refuse to write, and no money is coming in; therefore expect nothing from ns,” is the startling announcement which greeted readers of the “Selileswiger AVoche” lately, when tho last number of tho paper appeared.

An elderly sister was suing an elderly brother for maintenance at the S.M. Court,. AVellington, last week, and when defendant was called the woman, interrogating no one in particular, asked: “Is that Richard?” indicating the defendant. AVhen Richard was put in the witness box the doubt was explained —Richard had only seen his sister once in thirty-five years.

' In convicting and discharging a prisoner at the Police Court, Auckland, last week, Air C. C. Kettle, S.M., advised lnm to obtain work, otherwise he would get amongst a class of men who would get him into trouble. Instead of living by honest labor a good many men in Auckland were living by their wits, and by gambling. This, he said, was the cause of a good deal of tho crime in the place.

The business of the Supreme Court at Timaru last week. was delayed by the non-appearance of some accused persons. Counsel said that they had been in the Court precincts a few minutes before. “In my experience,” remarked his Honor, “the precincts of the court include tho nearest publichouse. I presume that is where- the accused are.”

From enquiries made at tho private hospital where he is, it was ascertained yesterday evening that Air. J. Bowman, who was rather seriously injured in the senior football match on Saturday, had passed a fairly ciuiet day. and that his condition showed signs of improvement.

A story from the King Country concerns a draper and his “drapery.” Ho was expecting a large case of “soft goods” by rail, and after repeated visits to the station of one of the leadin tr towns in the dry area lie was considerably perturbed on receiving the following short and eloquent note'from the station-master: “Your case of drapery has arrived, and is leaking badly !”

“Aly word for it, before many months are gone, there will be a considerable rise in the value of fat stock. New Zealand is being slowly drained, a fact, which is now becoming known. ’ These (says tho AYaverley correspondent of the “Patea Press”) were, the words of a man in whose intelligence and integrity I have full confidence, and I hope therefore farmers will investigate and act accordingly.

The Bharal sheep, specimens of which the Hon. T. Alackenzie proposes to liberate in “some part of the Dominion,” is the blue sheep or Thibet. The male stands 3ft high, with horns from 24in to 2Gin long. In Thibet the Bharal is found in herds of 10 to 100 on the high, open ground above the forests, and is never found at a lesser elevation than 10,000 ft. It will not breed with domestic sheep. The Bharal is well represented in the London Zoo.

These are the days of marvels in surgery, but it is not often one comes across a man who has lived through twenty-eight surgical operations, including twenty-six in one place, and bv one' surgeon. Such a case came before tho Trustees of the A\ 7 ellington Benevolent Institution last, week, the victim being a white-haired man, with apparently an unusual vital spark. The man, who walked unassisted, although almost blind, was brisk, and a particularly good “witness.” He mentioned that be had been eighteen months in bed at a time.

The Alaori college and hostel at Otaki are now practically finished, and the opening will probably take place at an early date. It has been suggested that some memorial should be made to the late Hone Heke, who worked very hard to secure the erection of the college, and it is understood that natives are very strongly of opinion that something of the kind should bo done. The Maoris are requesting the Trustees to allow them to suitably open tho college buildings, and a big meeting of natives from all parts of the district will be held at Otaki immediately after the races, when the form of the opening ceremony, and the proposed memorial to the late Hone Heke will ho discussed.

With regard to the challenge received by George AYbelch from Harry Pearce (N S AV ), in which the latter offered to 'row AVhelch on the Parramatta m July for £2OO aside and allow him £oO expenses in tho event of him (the New Zealander) being defeated, AVhelch states that while he is perfectly willing to moot Pearce and will offer lnm the same terms to come to New row, he has no intention of visiting Australia again. The Akaroa_ scul.ci has neither the time nor the inclination to visit Australia again just now, but will row Pearce or any other man who cares to come over here to meet him. If Pearce really wants a match ho will be accommodated by AA belch, who would liavo no difficulty m getting the backing.

Commencing on Saturday, 19th June, the office of the Union S.S. C. will be closed on Saturdays at 1 p.m.. «nd wl in future be open all day on Thursdays. Passengers by the steamer leaving, on Sunday afternoon are therefore advised to obtain tickets) and onter their names for berths during Saturday morning or earlier. This will enable reservations •to be made on arrival of the vessel from Auckland. Tlie -office will in future he open from 4 to o oclockon Sundav (afternoons, instead of Horn * to 4.30 p.m. only, for the convenience of passengers travelling on that day. Berths for tickets issued then cannot of course be marked off or reserved in advance as would be the case when such arc obtained on the Saturday oi prior thereto. Cargo will in hltul< \ ; received up till noon on Saturday, but arrangements have been made to icccive the. samples of commercial travellers until 4 p.m, as at present Un Sundays the office is open for the convenience of passengers wh° are tiaveljincr by the; steamer on that day only , and no other business whatever is then transactfkl. In view of the additional half-hour concession on Sunday, tm closing on Saturday afternoon instead of Thursday should not cause any inconvenience.; and those) interested mo now notified in advance of the change about to be made. • .... . •■ . ■

At tho weekly meeting of Jjho Y.M.C.A. Debating Society this ever in<r, Mr. 0. G. Bloore will read a paper entitled,“An Evening with tho loots.

It is notified that the annual balance of the “Gisborne Times” Co. will take place on June' 30. A settlement of all accounts before that date is reque.s .

The 'annual meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club will bo held -at 8 p : m. on Thursday, June 17. The election ot officers will bo held on tho same day frpm 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

It- is notified that Messrs F. W. Eure and C. H. Ambridgc, carryingon business _as drapers, have dissolved Tiartnership by mutual consent as . April 19. The business will hencetoith bo carried on by. Mr. F. W. Euie.

The silver jubilee of Lodge Turanganui. No. 7, U.A.0.D., will be celebrated on Thursday evening by a b'a ll ' quet, to be held in His majesty s Theatre. His Worship the Mayor will preside.

A general meeting of members of tho Catholic Young Men’s Club will be held at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow, when important business is to be transacted. It is announced that suitable rooms io: the club have been engaged.

Mr. John Coleman, deputy official assignee, will receive tenders, up to noon on Saturday, June 19, for. the .purchase of a number of properties m the bankrupt estate of Charles Taylor, cabinetmaker.

Mr W. A." Barton, S.M., presided over ‘a sitting of the . Magistrate a Court yesterdav morning., when James Kinnane, who did 1 not appear to answer to a charge of drunkenness, was ordered to forfeit the amount of his bail,' £l.

A fine seal about Sft in length came ashore in the vicinity of Howell’s Point, Riverton, last week, and was reposing on the beach when his whereabouts was discovered by a number of small boys, who commenced pelting him with sticks and stones. This treatment was not to the seal’s liking, and he instantly made his way to the water and disappeared.

A meeting of Y.M.C.A. members interested in bowling was lieldl in the Association rooms last night, when it was decided to form a carpet bowling club in connection with the Y.M.C.A.. with ai subscription of 6d per. month, and to affiliate with the Scottish Carpet Bowling Association. Mr. J. Johnston was elected secretary . and treasurer, with a committee consisting of Messrs C. Rosie and A. deLautour, to assist in tire management of the club. The club intends to challenge rinks: from the Turanganui and Gisborne Bowling Clubs to a championship matc-ii in the near future.