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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2526, 12 June 1909, Page 4

To-morrow evening, in St. Andrew’s Church, the Rev. TVm Grant wi.l give an address on “The wild beast in man.

The box plan in connection with the Orchestral Society’s concert will open at Mr. Miller’s on Thursday next, Juno 17, when the ballot for seats will take place.

Nominations of candidates for tho committee of tlio Poverty Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association will bo received up to noon 011 Friday next.

Mr. TV. A. Barton, S.M., will deliver judgment this morning in the prosecutions arising out of the boxing entertainment that took place on the night of Tuesday, May 25.

\ pair of choice oil paintings, bj C. Ll'. Headle (1876), the property of Mr. TVootton, are now 011 view m the latter gentleman’s window. Lovers of art would do well to inspect these.

The following additional contributions to the local Dreadnought Fund have been received by Mr. It. D. B. Robinson, Town Clerk: —-lologa Bay School children 2s 3d. Miss McLeod s list (Mangapapa) £1 10s.

“Tho roads 'have boon in such good condition for the last fortnight or threo weeks that- there is absolutely no excuse for cyclists who uso the footpath, remarked the S.M. at the Court yesterday morning.

The public arc invited to attend the meet in o* of the East Coast Trades and Labor Council to be held in Townley’s Hall this evening, when the question of rating upon unimproved values will be discussed.

Although many of the pens of sheep yarded at the Matawkero sale on Thursday were passed in on account of the bidding at auction not reaching the reserves, Messrs Williams and Kettle disposed of over 6000 sheep at auction and by private treaty. /

It is announced that tickets for the eighth annual ball of the East Coast Mounted Rifles, to bo held in the Garrison Hall on June 25, maybe obtained from Mr. W. Miller, Mr. A. Zackariah, and the officers' and non-commissioned officers of tho squadron.

It is announced that the special discount on all who enrol in the International Correspondence Schools before the 30th inst. is drawing to a close. E. Auscombe, Dunedin, a student of tho course, has secured the competitive designs for the following buildings: School of Mines (£5000), Y.M. C.A. (£17,00Q), Girts’ High School (£13,500) within tho past, eighteen months..

The Orchestral Society has been fortunate in securing from tbo publishers the full orchestral parts of Elgar’s highly patriotic song “Land of Hope and Glory.” This is an immensely popular song at Home at tho present time, and the. song will be sung at the first subscription concert on tho 22nd inst. by Mr. F. J. Teat, with the full orchestral accompaniment.

There having only been received the required number of nominations for the offices of president, vice-president, and guarantors’ in connection with the Cosmopolitan Club the gentlemen whose names were published last issue will be declared elected at the annual meeting to be held next Thursday. A me nominations have been received for the General Committee, and the election for tlie return of two will be held next Thursday, 1 between 9 a.m. and ? p.m.

Constable Dwyer leaves for Auckland “this morning in charge of a man who has been committted to Pakatoa Island for a term >of twelve months.

It is notified that visitors to the town will be cordial.y welcomed to the Strangeds’ Tea at the Y.M.C.A. rooms at 5.30 p.m. to-morrow. A meeting for men will be held .in the rooms at 8.30 p.m.

. At the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow the Bov. W. Lamb will preach in the evening on “The Perils of Middle Life,” and in the evening 1 on “Gospel Light on some Social and National Problems.” The song service will 'begin at 0.45 p.m., and the orchestra will play “Ave Maria” (Narelli). There will be a solo and male quartette.

Mrs W. F. Crawford delivered a most interesting address to a number of members of the Y.M.C.A. at the Association’s rooms last night on the fascinating subject “Photography. The various processes of the art and its growth were explained, and several samples of the work of members of the audience were criticised. At the conclusion of the meeting a number of plates were developed in the Association’s dark room.

The'services pa Sunday in the Methodist Church wiil be conducted by the Rev. J. A. Lochore. Morning subject, “The Wa’k of the Saint.” In the evening the monthly bright hour’s service for young people will be. held subject, “Gannett’s Book: ‘Blessed he Drudgery.’ ” An anthem and solo will bo rendered. This service will be followed with “the home half-hour.’ The Bov. J. A. Lochore will conduct a service at Ormond at 3 p.m.

On Monday next the Gisborne Juvenile Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mr. R. H. Clark, and with the assistance of a few adults, wi 1 produce the sensational drama “The Down .Express,” in His Majesty’s Theatre. The proceeds are to be in aid of the instrumental fund of the City Band, x Popular prices arc to bo- charged for admission, and the box plan is open at Mr. Miller’s.

The biograph entertainment given by Messrs Lloyd Bros., in His Majesty's Theatre last evening, drew'only a moderate. house. The pictures'shown were chiefly of the humorous kind, and the audience were kept in roans of .laughter. Virgo, who was described as an “Egyptian Fakir,” ate fire, blew burning flames from bis mouth, and _.pcr- ' formed man}' sleight-01-liand tricks. Mr. B. Lloyd sang a song called “The 'Marriage Alphabet,” and Mr. J. Lloyd gave a number of “imitations” on the violin. The company will give another performance this evening.

Selling all the pig but the squealimagination plays a great part in the march of progress. The man of deeds is a man of vision. It is the desire to excel, the eagerness to surpass old records and establish now ones, that fires the mind, quickens the .pulse and-prods the energy to attempt great, achievements. This may be truly said of the man who sold all the pig . but the squeal. The little story is nicely told in Pettie and Co.’s advertisement. This enterprising firm: have a very special announcement this wee’k, which concerns the ladies primarily and the men financially.*

His Worship the Mayor, accompanied by Cr. Kirk and the Town Clerk, paid a visit of inspection to the waterworks line yesterday. The party had a long day, leaving town, at 7.30 a.m., and not returning until 7.45 p.m. At To Arai they were met by Messrs Hay and Bignell, ".and Mr. Bigncil, from Wanganui, was also present. Following on a suggestion of the committee, Mr. 'Bignell agreed to .put down a fresh lino at each crossing over the river beior* the present line be disconnected. Th,-s will "ensure a full supply of water, and the only time when it will be cut off will bo the time taken to lower a length of pipe and couple it. The members of tlie committee present expressed themselves as very .pleased at the manner in which Mr. Bignell received their suggestion. Satisfaction was also expressed at the way some of the work bad been carried out. Before returning, the committee inspected a site for a cottage for the man in charge, which is to be located at the lower breakpressure tank.

On and after Saturday next, 19th inst., the office of the Union Steamship Company will be closed at 1 p.m., and will in future remain open ail day on Thursday. Passengers for the steamer leaving on Sunday are therefore recommended to book on Saturday morning or prior so that reserva-, tion of berths can be made for them on arrival of the vessel from Auckland. The office will be open in future, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, instead of from 4. to 4.30 p.m., for the convenience Of passengers travelling on that day. Of course those booking on Sunday afternoon will not have the berths reserved in advance, as would be the case if such had been done earlier. Cargo for the steamer on Sunday will be received up till noon, but arrangements have been made to receive the samples of commercial travellers until 4 pan., as at present. The concession of the extra half-hour on Suuday should obviate any inconvenience owing to . closing on Saturday afternoon, and those interested are now advised of the change about to be made. No other business than the booking of passengers for the southern steamer will be dealt with on the Sundcy afternoon.

There was a largo, attendance of members at the monthly meeting of tho Women’s Christian Temperance Union yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Graham presiding. Mrs. Day opened the meeting with prayer, and spoke very feelingly of tho loss to tho Union in the death of Mrs. Witty, who was always one of 'tho most loyal and sympathetic workers. In speaking of her special department of work—tho leper mission in India —Mrs. Day made a strong appeal to members for the sake of her memory to continue tho work. A collection was taken up, tho half-yearly subscription of £2 being made up, and Mi's McLeod ■undertook to carry on the duty of collecting for .this mission. After the correspondence had been read and disposed of, Mrs. McLeod, who has just returned from a trip to tho south, and who attended as delegate the W.C.T.U. 'Convention held in Wellington in March, gave a very 'interesting report of the work done bv the Union all over ’New Zealand, and furnished some suggestions for working and strengthening the local Union. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. McLeod for her report. It was decided to arrange for Mrs. Stevens, W.C.T.U. President of the United States (who .has lived in Maine since the enactment of the first prohibition law there, and who will be m Auckland in August next) to lecture in Gisborne. Two now members wore admitted. Afternoon tea was provided by the committee. • - » : ■ , ‘ 'X ■ '• V’ ...