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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2677, 6 December 1909, Page 4

There was a clean sheet at the Police Court on Saturday morning. Messrs F. S. Malcolm and Co. held a very successful sale of furniture, on behalf of Dr. Morrison, last Friday. The Commissioner of Crown Lands notifies that section 1, block VII., Mata Survey District, is withdrawn from sale or selection. A special order by the Cook County Council, authorising the raisins; of a loan of £I6OO for wiedning and metalling parts of Riverside Road is advertised in this issue. Pathe Pictures at His Majesty’s are still booming. To-night’s programme includes “The Crisis in Turkey,” a remarkably fine picture, cf perfect photograuphic quality. For over-indulgence in intoxicating liquor, four men will make their appearance, at the Police Court this morning. An additional charge of ignoring his prohibition order will be preferred against one of the number. The various committees in connection with the Art, Curio and Industrial Exhibition will be actively engaged arranging matters to-night, and the Executive will meet during the evening at the Garrison Hall. The wet weather on Saturday seriously retarded outside work at some of the side-shows, but those concerned directed their energies inside the hall, and considerable progress was made. , The painfully sudden death -of Mrs. Pratt, wife Of Constable Pratt, occurred at their residence in Childers Road early yesterday morning. The deceased lady had for some time been suffering from acute dyspepsia and ulcerated stomach, but under medical treatment was thought to he making rapid progress towards recovery. Late on Saturday night, however, she wa s seized with a kind of paralytic stroke, and haemorrhage of the brain commenced. She remain in a condition of coma until about 8.15 a.m. yesterday, when she passed away. The news of her death came as a great shock to her numerous friends, and much sympathy has been expressed for her husband and child in their great sorrow. A general meeting of the Poverty Bay and East Coast Shecpowners’ Industrial Union of Employers was held at the Farmers’ Union Club rooms on Saturday afternoon. Despite the wet weather, about 40 members were present. Mr. H. B. Williams was elected chairman. The Provisional Committee’s report, and recoinendation as to rules was received and adopted, and accounts for•''.'preliminary' expenses . passed for .-payment.- Mr; 11. B.Williams was elected president, with Mr. C: Gray as vice-president, and a strong committee of 20 members'. Mr. F. H. Lawton was appointed secretary and treasurer. It was decided that the question of registration of the Union should be held' in abeyance for a short time. A vote of thanks to Mr. C, A. deLnutuor for his services in assisting' to form the Union, and to the .chairman, concluded the proceedings. The newlyelected committee then hold a meeting. ■

•The Cook County, Council notifies that a number of tenders lor various works'close at noon on Saturday next. The Hawke’s Bay Education .Board by advertisement in this issue invites applications from teachers, p»ip» teachers, and probationers for a number of positions. •The meeting of sheepfarmers called for Saturday afternoon to consider the question of improving the control aim regulating the sales of meat at London and other matters was postponed to Saturday next, December 11th, at 2 p.m. Mr. W. J. I\ Gaudin reports the safe of liis Aberdeen Hoad property to Captain G. W. Tilfen. of; Dunedin, at a satisfactory figure. It is understood that Captain Tiffen, who also owns some land in the Mangatu distuct, intends to reside on the property. A very attractive programme has been arranged for the Boxing Hay sports to be held at Tokomaru. lye nominations for the Christmas handicap Tokomaru Bay handicap, and logchopping competition will close onA 4nday, December 10th. A fairly representative meeting of the shareholders of the lvia Ora Dairy Company, Ltd., was held on Saturday' at noon, at the secretary s office. Mr. J. A. Caesar presided, and the proceed, ings were purely formal, being the confirming of the following special resolution, passed at the general meeting on November 12 th—“ That the ca P ia l the Company be increased to LIO.OUU by the creation of 4000 new shares at £1 each.” •

Tho local secretary of the Y.AI.C-A. (Mr C. It. Webster) has received a telegram from the general secretary at Wellington asking him would his Association support the Wellington branch in making a deputation to the J. vernier favoring the abolition of canteens in camps under the compulsory military service system. All the directors expressed themselves in approval or the proposal, and the Wellington secretary will be notified accordingly.

The following various duties were received at the Custom-house for last week: Customs duties £552 15s <d, surtax £l3 16 s 6d, beer duty £4b Is 6d, light dues £39 33s_ 3d. other receipts 17s 6d; total, £653 4s 4d. The return of the quantity and °. the principal exjwrts of New Zealand produce exported from Gisborne during November is as follows : Butter 6640 wt, £3404 ; hides, 80, £81; skins £lly ; tallow 2 h tons, £75; wool 200,9081 b, £8863.

Despite the unfavorable weather which prevailed when the garden party organised by the Ladies’ Guild in connoction with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held, the financial results were very satisfactory. The gross proceeds were about £6O, and the expenses under £lO, so that there is a profit of some £SO. A continuation of the bazaar is to be held to-morrow afternoon beginning at 2.30 o’clock, m Mrs.’ Harold Kane’s grounds, Harris Street, Eaiti. Air. T. 1C Lees, chairman cf the Te Arai Settlers’ Association, has received the following telegram from the Premier: “Re your wire 24th inst., I find that the necessary funds for metalling Te Arai roads were placed in the hands cf the Public Works Department cn October 28. Your communication on the subject should he addressed to the District Engineer, Public Works Department.” A reply ha s seen sent as follows: “Replying to your wire. District Engineer has received no authority from Department for proceeding with metalling Te Arai roads. Matter urgent.” By announcement in this issue. Airs. H. J. Taplay. of “Naumai,” Kaiti, intimates her intention of receiving a limited number of pupils for voice production, deep breathing, and pronounciation classes. She will also conduct classes for children in deep breathing, physical culture, deportment, sight reading, and class singing. Airs. Taplay is said to be the possessor of a charming soprano voice, and has had the benefit of lengthy from such eminent masters as Professors Robb- (Glasgow) and Beresford-Smyley (London). For some time Airs. Taplay was soprano soloist in the Roman Catholic Cathedral at Durban, and in her earlier days was specially trained for the English concert platform.