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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2590, 26 August 1909, Page 4

A new Y.M.C.A. building in Christchurch is approaching completion. The Matawliero stock sale fixtures for the remainder of the year are advertised in this issue of the “Times.’’ The tender of Mr. Jas. Morrison, at £6O, for painting eleven cottages wasaccepted by the Borough Council last night. A x>rogresive euchre tournament in connection with the Cosmopolitan Clnb will be held at the club at 7.30 p.m. to-day.

The quarterly summoned meting of Lodge Turanganui, U.A.0.D., will be held in the Lodge room, Masonic Hall, at 8 p.m to-day. All members axe required, to be clear on the books. “I look upon the gasworks as an octopus- on the people. They charge us an enormous price, and give us a wretched light.”—Cr. Harris at last night’s meeting of the BorouglT Council. The hot baths at Morore would be greatly improved by the addition of dressing-sheds. At present the condensation of the hot vapor causes the clothing of bathers to become unpleasantv damp, and dressing-sheds outside the baths would enable bathers to use the latter with a greater degree of comfort than at present. • The first “open night”’ of the newly formed Catholic Young Men’s Club was held last evening in the Club room, and was largely attended and decidedly interesting. Mr. P. J. Houlihan occupied the chair, and songs were given by Messrs Lewis and Wheeler and recitations by Messrs Haughie, Maher, and Mulvihiil. Mr. Lowell played two pianoforte' soles and various short speeches were made by the members of the.' cl'iibA -large number of trees and shrubs are to be placed in the Haiti School grounds at the tree-planting ceremony

this afternoon, and m a year or two they should beautify the locality to a very considerable extent. Right at the back of the playground 64 blue-gums have already been planted to act as a broalc-wind and protection from the cold southerly winds of winter. On the town side of the playground fourteen plane-trees are to be placed, and in the front portion of the grounds about thirty shrubs of different varieties will be planted., The roads between Gisborne and Wairoa, via Morere, are yery bad in places just now, and it requires an expert driver and a staunch team of hor-

ses to get a vehicle through. There are some particularly bad spots on Kopo Hill; just beyond Bartlett’s, while Jeffries’, cutting at Tarcwa is also in a very bad state. In the Wairoa County, the Nuhalca- cutting is in a deplorable state, though siufieient metal is available to make the quagmires passable. In these places the vehicles sink rip to the axles, and the effort required to drag them through takes a great deal out of the horses. The excuse given for such a deplorable state of affairs is that neither county has funds available to effect repairs, as the limit of the overdraft lias been exceeded.,

A meeting’.®! the Poverty' Bay Shearers’ Union wIM be held xn Townley’s , Hall on Saturday afternoon!* j The Kia Ora Co-operative Dairy Co- | invite tenders for next season's carting. Tenders will be received xip to August 28-,- and must be addressed to the chflrriman. Staff-Sergeant-Major Bfr owning arrived from Wellington yesterday morning, and in addition to conducting Classes in field signalling each evening, will hoM a class for officers only on military topography on Saturday afternoon and evening. A concert will be held in the Mangapapa Schoolroom to-night in aid of the Anglican Church hall fund. A. very attractive programme has been prepared, and the Itev. L. Dawson Thomas is to preside: A ’bus is to leave the Gisborne Post Office for Mangapapa at 7.30 p.m. The party which accompanied the Hon J. Carroll to Wairoa, while returning to Gisborne yesterday afternoon, passed a big mob of 60 dairy cows recently purchased by Mesrs Gibson Bros., of Te Arai, from Mr. J. L. Bowen, of Mabia. The purchasers intend going in extensively for dairying on their section on Te Arai estate. The condition of. Stanley Hoad was the subject of discussion at the meeting of the Borough Council last night, when Cr. Darton urged that it be gravelled immediately before it became entirely destroyed. Or. Smith drew attention to the fact that a resolution had been already passed authorising the work, and tiie Mayor gave his assurance that the work -would be proceeded with at once. The Kaiti school tree-planting function takes place this afternoon at 2.30. The programme being a rather lengthy one, it will be necessary to start punctually, and at the time mentioned the school children will open the afternoon’s affairs by rendering a- song suitable to the occasion, after which the Mayor (Mr. W. D. ’Lysnar) wiTl address those assembled. During the 1 afternoon Mr. G. E. Darton wall give an address on “Nature Study.” There was a good attendance at ErsIcine’s Hall yesterday afternoon, when a farewell meeting to Mrs. Katherine lent Stevenson, W.C.T.U. lecturer, was held. Mrs. Andrew Graham resided, and a short address was given by Mrs. Stevenson on methods of working a union. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. Stevenson for her lectures and her help, and before the meeting broke up a number of new members joined the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Stevenson left by the Wimmera for Napier last night.

Lieut.-Colonel Knight' and StaffCaptain Orames ]eft bv the Wimmera last night for the south. They will meet Brigadier Perry, of the Electric Biorama Company, and will complete arrangements for the visit of this combination to Gisborne next week. The company, which comprises some 1 22 members, are a magnificent orchestra and singing company, while they- also have a Silver Band. The pictures are a revelation of the art of moving photography, the programmes te be given here costing over £I2OO. The stories and films comprise the ‘“'Heroes of the Cross" and the “Scottish Covenanters," are absolutely pew, and are produced >v the Army's expert, Brigadier Perry. The light at Tuahine Point was over vii hour®* late in making its appearance on. Tuesday night. Mr. John Townley, chairman of the Harbor Board, received information about 7 o’clock that the light was not visible, fie at once communicated with Mr. J. Si. Allan, and despatched him io ascertain the cause or the light’s non-ap-pearance. Mr. Allan found that the pilot light was extinguished. After cleaning the appliance, he rekindled the light, which shone forth ab’ont 9 o’clock, and burned satisfactorily throoughout the night. Last night the light was burning as usual. The cause of its temporary interruption is understood to be a failure on the part of the regulating mechanism to act correctly. A strange find was made recently m the bush near Tauranga by sportsmen while out shooting. The find consisted of a very dilapidated old Maori whare, thatched with raupo, and containing two barrels wf. gunpowder, the barrels themselves being contained in an old military chest. There were also a couple of old-fashioned rifles and a supply of old moulded lead bullets. On being opened the contents of one of the barrels was found to have disintegrated into its original ingredients, the salt-

petre, charcoal, and sulphur lying in three layers. The other barrel was also unfit for use, effervescence having commenced. It is supposed that this plant has lain there undiscovered for about ■ years, having been brought from Nelson at that time. The powder has been destroyed by Mr Currie, inspector of explosives. Towards the close of the Borough Council meeting last night,, the Mayor arose and said that he wished to state to Councillors.that at least three statements which had appeared in the “Times” after last meeting, and which had been .attributed to. hint, were absolutely false and contrary to fact, and that the leading article based on The report -was also incorrect. He gave as his reason for bringing the matter up that he did not want Councillors to quote these statements against him in future in connection with his policy. Cr. Clayton urged; the Mayor to specify the statements referred to. but lie declined to do so, and Cr. Darton interposed that. Councillors went by the official records and not by the press reports. Cr. Clayton again requested the Mayor to let the Council know what were the statements he alleged to be false, remarking that it was only reasonable that Councillors should be enlightened, but His ’Worship firmly refused to explain, stilting that there was no, necessity for him to do so.

A painful accident occurred at Motu; on Tuesday, resulting in Charles Beard, receiving a very nasty wound. Mr. Beard was engaged with Messrs J. Hansen and McOlenahan in a fencing contract at Mr Tullock's station. W 7 hen he was felling a. tree a branch struck his face above the right eye and badly lacerated the side of his face and chin.. ! With the assistance of one of his mates the unfortunate man was able to get to the camp, about a mile distant,, where he collapsed. Messrs Hansen and McClenahan carried Beard on a stretcher to the homestead, the undertaking being a most difficult and trying one, as very rough country had to bo ;traversed. From the homestead the injured man was taken on a sledge another mile or two, and then was transferred to a trap and brought into the Gisborne Hospital, arriving at 3 o’clock yesterday morning after .a 14 hours’ journey. The accident happened about 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Beard is suffering considerably from shock, but from inquiries made at the hospital last night it was learned that he was greatly relieved after "his wounds had been dressed. It was feared at first that the sight of the right eye would bo lost, but >this will not he so, as the oyo was. not

Captain. Be ere has received advice? tliSfi a district insttlKrbion class for officer*. and, non-commission officers of school cadets will be held in Gisborne from 6th to 10th October.

Mr "W.- A. Barton, S.M.-, yesterday committed a man who was brought in from Ta&unga suffering from mental delusions to the Avondale Asylum for treatment.

His Worship the Mayor, at the Borough Council meeting last night, announced that the sealed pan system would, in all probability, be installed before next meeting of the Council. The new rifle range for the Te Karaka troop of the East Coast Mounted Rifles will be opened this afternoon, and the event will be celebrated fey a.military ball In the King’s Theatre in the evening. The crematorium at the Karori (Wellington) Cemetery is now practically ready for use, and when the necessary orders for the regulations have received the Government's approval the crematorium will be ready to do its work. Mr. W. P. Gardner, C.E., last evening furnished a lengthy report to the Borough Council on the question of as complete plant to deal expeditiously' and economically -with road-making raa--terial. The report was referred to the Works Committee for consideration. All members of the Ormond Gun Club uz& requested to attend to-day for practice, as it iis expected that a match with Taruheru will take place on Thursday next, September 2nd, and a match with Te' Karaka on the following Thursday, September 9th. Shooting is to begin at 2 p.m.

At last nightfs meeting of the Borough Council it was decided to refer to the Works Committee, with power to act, the question of retaining Mr. L. G. P. Spencer, A'.MXO.E., to prepare estimates and specifications for the erection of a bridge over the Waimata river at Harris’ BFnd.

A large number of ladies met at the residence of the Mayoress (Sirs. W. D. Lysnar) yesterday afternoon to form a Ladies’ Committee' to work for the Hospital Social. Mrs. Lysnar presided, and various details were arranged. After an informal chat, those present decided to canvass for subscriptions in aid of the supper for the social.

The following passengers had booked last night by Messrs Redstone and Sons’ coaches, leaving this morning: For Tokomaru —Miss Hone, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Karawai, Messrs Larkin, McGrath, and Preece; for Waipiro—Mr. and Mrs. Ngahoku, Mr. Heath; for Tologa —Mr. Healy, Mr. Niels; for Pabarae—Mr. Radonice.’-

Harbor matters are agitating the minds of the residents, of Wairoa justnow. A proposal to borrow £78,000 to improve the river entrance finds favor with the townspeople, but finds strong country opposition. A big meeting, which is being eagerly looked forward to, and which is expected to be of a somewhat stormy nature, is to be held on September 29th. A reminder of the now defunct Beautifying Association came before the Borough Council last night in the shape of an account for £ll 4s 6d for ironwork on the Trafalgar rotunda. The account was acompanied by a letter late chairman of the abovementioned body requesting the Council to pay it, as they had taken over the rotunda. It was decided to pay the account.

“I am sorry that L cannot compliment- the meeting upon the even tenor of the evening’s proceedings,” remarked Cr. Collins at the Borough Council last night, “and I would like to draw attention to the fact that I am the only Councillor that has not opened his mouth. “Yes,” retorted Cr. Darton, “you have made the bullets and left us to fire them; you are behind the hedge all right.” The proceedings of. the Borough Council meeting last night were again somewhat protracted. The discussions were drawn out to great length, and considerable time was spent in comraitteif talking over the terms of the proposed engagement, of Mr. F. W. Marcliant to superintend the drainage scheme in the event.of the loan proposals being carried. The meeting finally concluded at 11.55. p.m.

The programme of . the entertainment to be given in His Majesty’s Theatre to-morr-ow evening by the Juvenile Variety Company, in. aid of the Gisborne Maternity Heme, is published in -this N issue of the “Times,” A good night’s amusement is promised, and that, combined with, the excellence of the object for which, the performance is to be given, should ensure a crowded house.

“Queen Victoria used to say,” remarked Mr Justice Denniston, at the Christchurch Supreme Court, in an interval of a long and dramatic harangue by a suitor who,, was appearing in person, “that Mr. Gladstone always addressed her as ‘if she were a public meeting. Don’t you think I might make a similar observation?” “Well, Your Honor,” replied the litigant, “it is not always easy for a public man, accustomed to address large groups of people, to remember that he is speaking to a single individual.”

At the meeting of the Borough Counted last night, a tetter was read from; the Trades and Labor Council, asking the Gouncil to receive a deputation! frob that body regarding the advisableness and necessity of providing more recreation grounds, breathing spaces, and beauty spots in the borough. Cr. Darton said that the deputation liad decided not to come that nighty But would do so at next meeting. It was decided to reply welcoming the deputation, although several Councillors expressed the opinion that little good would be done, as the matter was being provided for in the loan proposals, and also in view of the fact that a Reserves Conservation Committee had. already been appointed. Representatives from the Y.M.C.A.. in billiards, ping-pong, chess, and draughts were the guests of; the Alhambra Club, test night, when, competitions took place. The Y.M.C.A. representatives were fortunate in coming out victors iu every instance, but had to fight hard- to win their laurels. The teams were entertained at supper by the Alhambra Club, and the visitors thoroughly enjoyed. themselves.- The foflowing were the results: Billiards ow up: Coleman and Robinson (Y.M.C.A.) beat N. Carter and V. Somervell (Atliambra); McLaughlin and R. Somcrveil (Alhambra) beat Kissling and Johnstone (Y.M.C.A.); final, 260 up, R.ohinsou and Coleman beat McLaugnlin and R. Somervell. In iung-pong two rounds were played; Y M.O.A. lost two games iu the first round and on© game in the second. The teams were: Y.M.C.A., Peach, Hogg. Brown, Barker, Auld, and Watts; Alhambra, Newton,, Tremlotfc, Hull. Doyle, Taaka Turei, amt Hogan: F. S. Malcolui and D. Maloolm (Y.M.C.A.) beat M. Elterbock and R. Ormes (Alhambra) m chess, and W. E. Goff© and; Amies (YIM.C.A.) beat W. R. Brady »nd g|g