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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2615, 24 September 1909, Page 4

A meeting of employees cited in the Gisborne drivers’ demands will be held at McKee’s buildings at 8 p.m. to-day. A slight shock of earthquake was felt in Gisborne at 11.28 p.m. yesterday. The direction was apparently from west to east. “I think it is almost impossible for the male mind to determine the workings of the female mind.” admitted Mr Justice Cooper in the Supreme Court yesterday. The annual general meeting of the Poverty Bay Rifle Association will be held at the East Coast Mounted Rifles’ orderly room,’ Garrison Hall, at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday aext, September 29th. “We all of us at times express things we do not feel,” said Mr. Burnard during an address to the jury in the Supreme Court yesterday. “How often does a man come into your office whom you’d like to kick downstairs, yet you shake him by the hand and say ‘Goodmorning.’ ” (Laughter.) The piercing of the new Caversham tunnel in connection with the duplication of the railway line from Dunedin to Mosgiel 16 proceeding satisfactorily. There now remain only eight chains and a-halC to drive, and' it is anticipated that the headings will meet in about five or six weeks’ time. The total length of the tunnel' when completed will bo 71 chains, carrying a doublo line of rails. Mr. Stanley Wenman is in Gisborne completing arrangeinnts for producing the biograph picture "of the ArnstWcbb boat race recently rowed for the championship of the world at Wanganui. Added interest will be given to the picture by the presence of Mr. Dick Arnst, who will give a practical demonstration of the advantages of physical training. The picture will be shown on Thursday next at His Majesty’s Theatre. All who love to hear the Doric are assured of a treat to-night at Whinray’s Hall, where Mr. W. Johnston Brown, assisted by Mrs. F. ,P. Wilson, of Wellington, and other friends, will entertain the audience with “Scottish Song and Story.” “The Land o the Leal” and “Annie Laurie” will bo sung as .quartettes bv Mesdamcs V\ ilson .and Brown and Messrs Brow (2). Mrs. Wilson’s solos will comprise “Coinin’ thro’ the Rye” >nd “I’m ower young to Marry Yet.” Mr. Bookie Brown will sing “The Skye Boat Song” and “Turn ye tae me.” Among the stories will he examples of tragedy and comedy, pathos and humor, the aim being to illustrate the various types of Scottish character. _ By special request, Mr. Brown will recite “Tam o S banter.”

Some time ago a writer ,who signed his letter “A.L.P.”, wrote to the Timaru “Herald” saying that the charge of sheep-killing brought against the kea had never been proved. Mr .Donald Macßae, of Rhoborough Downs. Mackenzie Country, has written to the “Herald” stating that m tho, winter of 1808, when he had his sheep down on the low country, many of them were killed by keas. He and several of his men were out both day and night, watching for them. They shot several keas, but still the killing went on just the same. At last lie mustered his sheep into a paddock and. erected a yard with wire-netting on the block he had mustered, where ho had three rams killed the night previous, and in this yard lie put about thirty sheep. 'He lay alongside of the yard," and at 7 p.m. a kea came clown on the back of a ram in the yard, and whilst it was on the sheep’s, back an the act of killing the sheep he shot it. Mr G. R. Marriner,. curator of the Wanganui Museum, has written to the “Herald/’ stating that if can wove to the editor’s satisfaction that the-kea is innocent he will give Lo to the Timaru Hospital.

The Church of England service will he held at Waimata at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday next.

Mr. Georg© Moricc. of Gisborne, has won the medal presented by Lord PlunUet to Victoria College Debating Society, as a prize for oratory. There wcro eight competitors for the medal.

Examinations in connection with the University of New Zealand will commence on Tuesday, November oOtli next. (A notice in connection therewith appears in the advertising columns of this issue.

Mr. J. B. McClymont; brother of Mr H. G. McClymont, of Gisborne, has distinguished himself at the Dunedin, brass band competition by being first in the b ass vocal solo competition. Mr. McClymont is the holder of the first prizes in jirevious .solo, duet, and quartette contests.

A witness in a court case at Feildmg the other day described three of his signatures, two of which he had subscribed to cheques, in a peculiar but appropriate manner. One signature was “sober,” another “fairly sober, and the last “not sober.” The description , says the correspondent to the M anawatu “Daily Times,” was considered a very apt one.

A story of the hardships endured by a back-blocks settler is fold by the Tanmarunui correspondent of the Auckland “Star.” A few days ago, during the recent floods, all means of communication were cut off, and food supplies ran out. Hopes were entertained of the flooded rivers becoming fit to ford, but meantime no boat was available. The only eatables at hand for sustaining life was some potato oeelings, which the careful wife gathered, washed, arid made fit for food, thus tiding ever a brief but trying period. Mr. Henry Saint George, the .visiting examiner from the Trinity College ot Music for New Zealand, arrived at Gisborne on Wednesday. This gentleman tours from London, across Canada, through Now Zealand and .Tasmania, and back again to London, covering nearly 40,000 miles. The following were the successful candidates jit the local centre’s practical examinations: Junior, Jane Hapgood (Miss Fishenden). 60; Lizzie Ellis (Mr. H. T. Ellis). 71; intermediate, Vida Powell (Mr. L. J. East), 81.

A constable who visited a couple of weeks ago an old age pensioner living alone in a Christchurch suburb found him in serious ill-health, and unable to light a fire for himself (says the ‘Press.’) The constable telephoned for a doctor, and, later, removed the man to the hospital. On leaving the house the old man took a tin from the mantelpiece, and remarked that it contained valuable documents. On opening it at the hospital the constable found that it contained seventy-five sovereigns. The man subsequently died at the hospital.

The miniature bombs sold by Chinese to children at a nominal price are generally harmless enough (says the “New Zealand Times”), except when, as is being done in Wellington, youngsteis throw them at passing horses or explode them under the feet of nervous women. These small cubes, which are filled with fine particles of flint and a tiny speck of explosive, are most popular. One local citizen is at present nursing a damaged eye, the result of such an explosion and a tiny particle of flint. When he had recovered from lus surprise and pain he of course was unable to recognise the thrower of the bomb in a pair of boyish boots disappearing round a corner. The only reward of the conscientious school committeeman is, sometimes, the approval of the public and the personal satisfaction that comes from the knowledge of duties well performed (says the Wellington “Post”). He is content with that. But when he is called upon to pay money out of his own pocket in order to uphold what lie deems to be a principle, he is rather inclined to think that the joys of office may be too dearly purchased. At the last meeting of the Petone Main school committee, it was resolved: —“That the members divide among themselves the cost of a legal opinion (£3 3s) obtained in reference to the appointment of teachers’ controversy.” Some Southern fanners who were in Timaru recently were heard to complain, states the “Herald”, of a practice which they say has lately been followed at the freezing works in the adoption of a new system, of grading sheep, by which up to 50 per cent are sometimes thrown out and classed as second quality. By some it is said that the difference between those classed as second quality is so slight as .not to be discernible from those -in the first class, and fanners say that it is absurd to deal with their sheep in this way. It is said to be done on the ground that a high standard must be maintained on the Home market, but sellers contend that it cannot have any good effect as it is only done spasmodically.

In connection with the annual selfdenial appeal of the Salvation Army in Gisborne, a large sale of gifts will bo. held in the Citadel, Gladstone Road. <Tho fair will be opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. W. D. Lysnar) on Tuesday, September 28th, at 7.30 n.m. and continued nightly, terminating on Thursday, the 30th inst. One of the most attractive features of the sale will be 54 dresses made by Mrs. Melksham for the little girls in the Army’s home in Wellington. The dresses are; for sale, and purchasers are requested to donate them to the orphans and neglected girls' under the Army's tuition. Tins affords ah opportunity for all who believe in helping those who cannot help themselves, to practise self-denial in word and deed. There will be a- number of stalls, viz., drapery, fancy goods, confectionery, woodwork, and refreshments. A special attraction has been provided for the younger generation in the form of an immense novelty tree, artistically arranged.. The Auckland branch of the New Zealand Labor party has adopted the following objective and platform: —The objective of the party shall be _ the securing of the full results of their industry to all producers by the collective ownership of monopolies, and the extension of the industrial and economic functions of the State and municipalities. The platform is as follows: —1. Land reform; (a) Abolition of the sale of Crown lands; (b) periodical revaluation of all Crown lands held on lease, such revaluation not to apply to existing leases until the death of the present leaseholder, or the transfer of the lease to another, or whichever occurs first; (c) resumption of land for closer settlement to be at owners valuation for taxation purposes, plus 10 per cent.; (d) tenants’ absolute right to their improvements. 2. State bank: The establishment of a Stato bank with the sole right of note issue, which shell! bn legal tender. 3. Civil and industrial equality for men and women. 4. the Rfoht to Work: The passing into law of 7i Right to Work Bill. 5. Initiative and Referendum., 6. Dominion defence force, with compulsory military training for youths. 7. Civil Servants’ freedom: Civil servants to have full politick! rights of freedom of speech and public action without prejudice

The monthly meetings o hho Gut borne and Haiti School Committees will be held this evening. The ordinary meeting of the Cook County Women’s Gui.d will be held 2 p.m. to-day. A sea-leopard, lift 3in in is reported by the Auckland *• a to have come ashore at fetanmoro B- y, Whangaparoa. A gathering is to be held in Town ley’s Hall at 3 P-m. to-day to ceiebrate the anniversary of the granting ol franchise to the women j»i New Zealand.

Mrs. Emma Louise Wright, of Harley Gardens, Kensington, who obtained a divorce recently, was deserted by her husband twenty days aitu her marriage. It has been reported to the constable stationed at Taumarunui that no tewei than three graves in a native cemetery have been dug up, the object, it is >-> e lieved, being to procure greenstone treasures, which, according to Maon custom, are buried with the deceased. It is the white man who has created the value on which the Maori race is now living in ease. It is the white man who has given him peace lino comfort and plenty. And it is the white man who is now trying to protect him from himself, too often his worst enemy.—Napier “Herald.” A correspondent of the “Wanganui Chronicle” states that the present through expresses on the Main trunk line are taxed to the utmost. On a recent Monday through an unexpected rush of passenger traffic, the caterers for the dining car found long ere the evening meal had been supplied to all that their larder was hare.

A progressive euchre tournament took place in St. Mary’s Half last niMit. The ladies’ first prize, presented bv Mr. Houlihan, was won by Miss Power. The gentleman’s prize, presented by Mr. Rossbotham, was won by Mr. Scholium. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. Reid and Mr. McDonald. Supper was provided, and was followed by a dance, the music toi which was played by Messrs Vita Bros. An exciting incident occurred near the Christchurch Hospital a few days ago (says the “Lyttelton Times , the principal actor being an old man with a long, white beard, who hailed a cab, and drove along the river bank until he reached the Hospital Bridge. Leaving the cab there, the old man went down to the river and dived into the water. Any intentions he may have had of suicide were promptly f rustrated by bystanders, who dragged the dripping tragedian from the river, and took him? to the boatsheds, where he was looked alter.

An instance of the destructiveness oi the hot fly on horses is reported by the “Alexandra Herald,” whose representative was shown a pod of hots taken from a horse that had died from the disease. There were altogether about one hundred hots in the annual when it was opened up after death, and all of these were enclosed in a covering of fleshv skin. To all -appearances tne hots resembled a hive of bees packed closelv together. They were the size of ordinary bees, and clung to the pod so strongly that force had to be brought to hear' to release them from thenhold.

Mr. Jarrott’s report upon the Gentle Annie metal supply contained on estimate of 2s 7d per cubic yard as the cost of producing an output of otKKJ yards from a plant costing £I9OO. Cr Clayton, in criticising these figures at tlm‘last Council meeting, claimed that of this 2? 7d at least Is 6id would be absorbed in permanent charges, leaving only Is Old per yard for the actual work of quarrying and breaking. He contended that it was absurd to expect that the work could lie done for such a figure. The permanent charges lie referred to comprised five f>er cent interest on £I9OO and 15 per cent depreciation on the machinery. 4. rumor-lias been in circulation (says the Christchurch “Press” that the high explosive mortite has been refused by the British Government, and is now under offer to the Germans. The secretary of the New Zealpuid syndicate which owns - the explosive states, that the rumor is entirely contrary to facts. Negotiations -with the British Government are now proceeding in London. He received the following cablegram last week from the syndicate’s representatives in London: “Excellent progress; our anticipations fully justified.” This, he believes, means that the inventor of the explosive hopes to sell it to the British Government. The price asked is £2,000,000.

Now and again (says the ' 'Post' ) at fairly regular periods, the staff of the Wellington general hospital is called upon to minister to minor injuries of casual patients who, though very often quit-e able to pay a small fee, seldom remember to do so. ‘'Can’t pay” ana “won’t pay” are two very different people. At a recent meeting of the Napier Hospital trustees Dr Moore, in providing illustration of this ‘‘won t l>ay” practice, stated that many foundry employees came up for minor operations. such as those for crushed fingers and pieces of steel in the eye; and though these men were all in constant employment, none paid for their treatment.' One such employee, a patient on more than one occasion, after having a piece of steel removed from his eye—a'delicate operation—when asked to put 2s 6d in the contribution box, refused to do so, and became impertinent into the bargain. The meeting of trustees agreed that in future no operation should bo performed until the necessary fee was forthcoming. The practical examination of music in connection with Trinity College, London, was held at the local convent by Mr. Henry Saint George. The successful candidates were: —Senior, ID. Duff 6G marks and W. Malone 65; intermediate, Ivy Neenan 63 ; junior, M. Neenaii 67; preparatory, K. Murphy 78, N. Murphy 74, It. Taylor 71; singing class 66. This is the first occasion on which a singing class has been presented, and Mr. Saint George commented favorably on the pupils’ enunciation and blending of voices. In the afternoon Mr. Saint George gave a musical treat to the Sisters and pupils, contributing on the piano Beethoven s Sonata “Opus 31 in B Hat, La Cloche” (Simon ' Ives), Flemish Dance 1560 ([composition bv Henry Saint George)., He also played the following items on the araore: Did French Gavotte,” "Minuet.” by ( Milandie. “Ave Maria” (Arkadolti) “Plnisir d’ Amour” (Martini). The viola d amove is a 17th century instrument, ot which his is <m« of the few now in existence. Unlike modern stringed instruments, the viola d amove has fourteen strings, seven to be played upon and seven synvpftthotic. L hose latwr run beneath the bridge, and impart the sweet throbbing tone that prompted tiie instrument’s name. Mr. Saint George produced delightful melody from the instrument, proving himself a thorough master of it. as he is also of the piano and the violin. The piano used for the examination, an upright o-vand by Schiedmayer and Soelin, was kindly lent by Messrs Clirisp and Son

The Borough Ccnnpil notifies that summonses will bp issued against alt property-owners, without exception, not obtaining regulation sealed pans on or before Saturday next. The telegraph authorities last night notified that advice from Hongkong states that communication with Foochow is still entirely interrupted. Messages are forwarded by the best means. The line from Formosa to Foochow is stiil interrupted. The Mayor and a number of Councillors had a trip up the Waimata river yesterday afternoon in the Harbor Board’s launch, to inspect proposed sites for the new bridge joining Haiti and Whataupoko. The different sites suggested were carefully examined, and it was unanimously decided that the ' site recommended by Mr. Spencer, connecting McLean Street and Hurahura Road, “was the best. Mr. SpeKcer will proceed immediately with the plans arid specifications for the bridge on this site.

4. pleasant social gathering took place in the City Band’s rooms yesterday evening, when a match at euchre and cribbage was played between teams representing the Band and the Gisborne, Fire Brigade. The match was played at S'x tables, and resulted m a wm for the Brigade bv seven games, the scores being 33 to 26. Dtfring the evening refreshments were provided by the Band, Mr. S. Wootton catering in very satisfactory style. At the conclusion Senior Foreman Wildish, on be- », ,jf of the Brigade, expressed the thanks of the visitor*; to the Band for the hospitable entertainment accorded to them. Mr. Milter suitably responded on behalf of the Band. It is understood that a return match' will b<* played shortly.

Lady Dorothv Onslow, who is engaged* to Mr Edward Wood, is one of our' society blue-stockings, says “M.A.P.” She was educated abroad, is* clever, well-read, and more interested in science and literature than in dances and race meetings. And she is a noted linguist, as, when a mere girl, she won the first prize for foreign languages, against 5000 competitors, at the examination of the College of Preceptors. But there is another side to her character, as she is active and good at games, and has of late become noted as a golf player. For instance, a year or so ago, when on the Riviera, she came out as almost one of the best golf plavers at Beaulieu. Lady Dorothy’s future husband, as the only living son of Lord Halifax, is one of the greatest partis of the moment. But in marrying well, she follows the lead of her elder sister, who is now- Lady Gwendolen Guinness. And she also is a fiw* linguist, and a most capable woman, with a strong sense of citizenship, which is proved by the fact that she has for five years been manager of a school at Haggerston.