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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2554, 16 July 1909, Page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Cook County Council will be held at 10.oU a.m. to-day. The ordinary meeting of the Waikdhu County Council will take place at le Karaka this morning. The work of making a 20ft cut in the groyno in an attempt to remedy the range at the entrance to the iiv er is being proceeded with by the Harbor Board’s employees. It is expected that the work will he completed in about a fortnight. In the course of a lecture at Christchurch on “Sea Fisheries,” Ur G. M. Thomson, M.P., ridiculed the idea of a close season for fish. "Why,” ho exclaimed, “all tho fishermen in New Zealand, fishing all the year round, would not destroy so many soles as the groper do in twenty-four bouts. “Rowing is one of the cleanest and most popular of sports, and while wo mav not be able to have the championship of the world rowed on the iuranganui river, I hope that the day will come when we may be able to send a representative from Poverty Bay to endeavor to wrest the championship from tlm holder at Wanganui.' —Mr. J. K. Kirk, ■ while presenting the prizes at the Poverty Bay Rowing Club s social last night. The Poverty Bay Rowing Club held a most succ-esslul social last crewing in Whinray’s Hall. There were about forty couples present, and the floor was in excellent order. Mrs Pritchard supplied the music, and Messrs J - W • Nicolas and W. Hall capably fulfilled tlic duties of M.C.’s. During the evening Mr. J. R. Kirk presented the troubles won by the different members throughout the season, giving a separate word of praise and encouragement to each recipient as he came forward. The members of tho Ormond Gun Club held a competition for a prize presented by Mr Wilson yesterday. Iho v inner was Mr. A. McKenzie, woo shot all his birds, five. Messrs 0.. Morns and H Cook each shot four birds, and decided tho (possession of tlic second nnzo by a toss-up, which resulted in favor of Mr.. Morris. - A sweepstake was afterwards fired, and resulted m a win for Mr. H. Lougber, with Mr. H. Cook second. The shooting » very wood, and an enjoyable time was spoilt "by all /the members present. The annual tea meeting the Salvation Army Band was held yesterday in the Citadel. Jhe tea commenced at 6.30 p.m., the tables being prettily decorated and laid out, and the repast was a groat success. A meeting in connection with the social work of the Army was hold at 8 o’clock, when Mr. J. Townley presided. Short addresses wore given bv tlie chairman, tlie Rev. G. Grant, Messrs W. L. Clayton, and J. lv. Kii'k,' congratulating the band and the Army upon the social work. Mrs. Adjutant Melksham gave an interesting outline of the work being done, by the social department, and Bro. Peart on behalf of the band, gave a short account of their work during the year, pointing out-that they were m a sound finaheial position. During the evening several selections were rendered by tlio band, and Mr. C. East contributed a solo. A collection, in aid of the social department, was taken up and well responded to. Ad infant Melksham expressed the thanks of the Army to the sneakers and to, the Sisters who had provided the tea. He stated that ho would be very glad to receive contributions in aid of the. social work of tho Army, and that these would lie publicly acknowledged.

The monthly mooting of the Gisborno Hospital Trustees will take place at 7.30 p.m. to-day. The annual mooting of tlic To Karaka Racing Club will bo hold at 8 p.m. to-day. There was an unusually long list; of civil cases' iat tho sitting of the. Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Only one defended ease was concluded, and shortly before 5 p.m. tlic unheard eases were adjourned until to-day. An inset is published with this issue of the “Gisborne 'Times” calling attention to the “big drop sale,” which is to open at 9.30 a.m. "to-day, at the establishment of Messrs Adair Bros., drapers .and clothiers, where a number of “astonishing bargains” are to bo offered. Tho Itev. J. A. Lochore and the stewards of Wesley Church entertained tho members and adherents of the church at an “At Home” in the schoolroom last evening. The building was crowded. Mr. Lochore and Mr. Goldsmith, on behalf -of tho stewards, welcomed the guests, and a pleasant evening was spent. Songs were given by Mrs. Morgan, Messrs Barlow, Hamlin, and Gray. Tlie choir sang the part song “The Way to the Me idovv,” and Mrs. Don, Miss Gray, and MesarsWilkinson and Young tho quartette “Sweet arid Low.” An orchestra, under Mr. A. Don, contributed, a number of selections. .During the evening Mr Lochore outlined a new building scheme which had already been accepted by the Board of Trustees, and announced that the north transept of what would trm a part of a. new and up-to-date Sunday School building, would be begun within a few weeks. The transept will be divided into three, large ciass rooms, one being used as an infant department. It is intended to have a sand table and to generally employ the kindergarten system of teaching in the junior department of the Sunday School. Each child would have its own chair, and a cradle roll would also be formed. Tho scheme was enthusiastically received by the gathering. The present instalment of the building will cost about £l5O, and tho completed scheme will ultimately mean an expenditure of about £6OO.