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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2691, 22 December 1909, Page 4

A GOVERNMENT REA r EIISE. Some few weeks back we drew attention to the unfairness of the State Coal Aline Department being allowed to take shelter behind the provisions of the Crown Suits Act, to prevent its being compelled to discontinue a nuisance caused to the Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Distributing Company, of AVellington. At that time the Premier refused to give way on the point, although several members protested against the unfairness of a State trading department being granted legal protection that was not available for private competitors in the l same line of business. However, the discussion of the Estimates provided a convenient opportunity to again bring the matter up, and when the State Goal Mines vote was reached, My. Field moved that the general manager’s salary be reduced by £l, on the ground that the Crown Suits Act should be waived so as. to allow the Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Distributing Company to proceed against the Crown for damages in respect of an alleged nuisance in connection with coal dust at the department’s yard in Wellington, and. that the dispute 'he referred to arbitration. The motion' was carried, and one more -was added to the reverses' which the Government lias had to submit to during the .present session. A more sensitive Minister would have handed the Governor his resignation on such provocation, but a political leader who will drop his chief policy measure at the bidding of a noisy minority is not likely to permit- matters of smaller moment to interfere with his retention of office.

There was a clean sheet at the Police Court yesterday morning. An ordinary meeting of the Gisborne Harbor Board will be held at 2 p.m. to-day.

The final in the amateur billiard tournament between E. Austen and To Kani Pore will be played at the Victoria saloon at 7.39 to-night. Mr. and Mrs. G. Alatthewson and Alaster Alatthewson are expected to return by this afternoon’s steamer from their holiday in the Old Country. No information has, been received in Gisborne as to when the to the local Courthouse, for which £750 has been placed on the Estimates, will be commenced.

A new ferry steamer, the Pupuke, has been built for the Auclriand-Taka-•puna ferry service and will take uni her running at the beginning of the year. She was launched last week. James Spencer, an elderly man, was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon, suffering from heart trouble. Everything was done for the man, but in the' evening he passed away. The new programme to he shown tonight by the Pathe Pictures promises to ha of. the highest order. Included in this series is a film of “The Alaking of a Dreadnought Gun.” Air AATlding, solicitor, of Christchurch, will play with his son, Air A. F. Wilding, in the doubles in the cliam. p.onship lawn tennis meeting at Auckland this week.

AA r illiam Henry Pool, of Gisborne, hairdresser and tobacconist, has been adjudged bankrupt. A meeting of creditors will be held at the office of Mr. John Coleman, Deputy Official Assignee at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 30th. \ The Christmas trade prospects are not considered to be too bright this season, on account of the general tightness of money existing locally. Many of the shops are already most tastefully decorated with a profusion of seasonable articSs, and several of the displays are distinctly attractive. “Major” Carpenterj editor of the “AA’ar Cry” in Australia and New Zealand, who some weeks ago received intimation of his promotion to the editorial staff of the London “AVar Cry, on December 6 received a cable message from “General” Booth announcing the temporary suspension of the transfer.

The action of the Government in voting £BO,OOO for the East Coast railway was commented on by Air. C. A. deLautour at the prize-giving ceremony at Holy Trinity iScboolroom yesterday afternoon. The speaker remarked that he felt sure that theii; new school would soon be filled now that such progress was to be made with the railway. Air J. G. AV. Aitken, at a meeting held at the AVellington Education Board’s offices, speaking of school sport, said that Welington was miserably provided with school playmggrounds. Alany of the grounds were so inadequate that scholars had very cramped spaces for natural and necessary exercise. He thought that this serious deficiency would have t-o be repaired by - the Education Board itself.

A lad named Bert West, 15 years of age, who resides in Grey-street, Auckland, was shot in the knee one day last, week. AA’hile he and a companion were shooting birds on a strawberry patch at t\orthcote, the latter, while endeavoring to extract a cartridge from his gun, caused it to go off, with the above result. The injured lad was taken to tile Auckland Hospital, -where it -was found that he was not seriously hurt.

Up to a late hour last evening the Alayor had not received a reply from the Prime Alinister to the telegram he despatched on Alonday announcing the result of the poll, and stating the borough’s reliance on the cheap money scheme. After next meeting of the Council a formal application for the amount of the loan, under the Loans to Local Bodies Act, will be forwarded to AA r ellington.

The following lads passed the recent examination conducted by Air. A. AA . Moodie, district scout inspector, for second-class scouts, and will be recommended for badges:—Owl patrol, AA illiam Charles; rook patrol, John Fox, Percy Lewis, AVm. Fox, and Alaxwell Fry; bull > (patrol, Douglas Alenzies. These three patrols are attached to the Poverty Bay . No. 1 troop, which •». is under Scout-Master Inglis. The hoys were examined in- knot-tying, scout law, scout signs, tracking, scout pace, and the Union Jack.

It lias recently been suggested that the alteration of the railway timetable has been responsible for an increase in the number of passengers mak.ng the journey from Napier to Auckland by steamer. Speaking to a “Times” reporter on the subject, Air. J. AV. J. Preston, local manager for the Union Steamship Co., Ltd., said that it iva R true that latterly there had been such an increase, but at this time of tbe year there were generally more people travelling, and it could not definitely he attributed to th» altered time-table.

In the opinion of Air Wright, AI.P., as expressed in the House of Representatives, the regulations in connection with the employment of girls in telephone exchanges require some lookin" into. They are, he said; tar too severe. For instance, the girls are not permitted ia utter a word to each other during working hour* and not even allowed to turn their heads. “Now, he went on, “I say it is impossible to get a body of girls to remain together in a room for three hours and say nothing.” Hearty “hear hears” greeted the statement, wlilie one member asked Mr AVrigkt how he knew. Mr AVright said he was quite sure about it—from experience.

“How do you know a stoat from a weasel?” as>ked the Londoner. A stoat is weaselly distinguished, and "a weasel is stoatally different,” was the reply, hut history does not relate that the enquirer even then felt clear on the subject. However, this hazy answer to the Londoner’s question will serve to draw our reader’s attention to a more important one. How is it that Pettie and Co. are making such a magnificent display of goods suitable for Christmas presents? When asked, the manager for answer reached down from the top of his desk a bundle of invoices, saying, “See,, here are 42 different English and Continental houses that we draw from —we specialise. Look at those novelties just landed from the Tongariro, which were very near being too late through our London agent’s desire for us to have something'newer than the newest.” There was’ nothing “weasellv” about this answer from Pettie and Co.’s: manager.* -, . , Just as, every man thinks he is a judge of music, so . pretty well every inventor has a lingering idea that ho can run his own business in the matter of his. patents. Never was a greater mistake. The wise inventor puts himself under the guidance of a skilled agSnt., They see to the preparation of working drawings, and stand between the inventor and his risks. Ogilvy and Co., Land Agents, Gisborne.*

Auckland tramcars will run all day on Christmas Day. The Alexandra Tea Booms will be open to 'the public on Christmas Eve fur light refreshments. An ordinary meeting of the Cook County Council will be held at 10-dU a.m. to-day. The solicitors’ offices in Gisborne will be closed for the Onristmas holidays from December 25th to January 9th, both days inclusive.

The Salvation Army Christinas tree, with free gift* to poor children is to be displayed at the Army Cftadei, Gladstone Hoad, this afternoon.

Unclaimed letters from places beyond the Dominion, for the Rowing persons, are lying at the Host voice, Gisborne :-J. Clarke, G. Fraser, 1. Hennessy, Fred. Smith, G. W. Soriell, D. Stewart, C. H. Strong. At T-e Karaka yesterday a man who , has been drinking excessively was arrested. He is believed to be suffering from delirium tremens, and will be brought before the Magistrate tins morning.

Speaking to a “Times” reporter yesterday afternoon on the subject of tne sums placed on the Estimates for local requirements, the Mayor said that ho had not had time to go properly into them, but thought that they were very liberal, and that Gisboirte had no cause to consider itself unfairly treated. “It is too late for the man to express consideration for liis 'wife and children,” said Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M-, at the Auckland Police Court when counsel suggested that a man who hacl smashed up his mother-in-law s house should be bound over and released, so that he should not lose his work, and his wife her maintenance. ‘He should have thought of them before he came into Court.”

An important meeting of the Works and Finance Committees of the Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day. Among the matters to be considered will be the appointment of an engineer and the fixing of his duties and salary. It will probably be decided to e applications for the iposition. The meeting will also deal with the question of calling tenders for the construction of. the road approach to Gentle Annie quarry.

The promoters of the performance “Unjustly Accused” state that the success of the performance was mainly due to the untiring energy of the stage manager, Mr. R. H. Clark, who spared neither time nor labor to secure the desired end. The large river scene in the second act. together with several minor parts of the scenery, was the work of his brush. The working of the mechanical effects was perfect, every detail being carried out smoothly and effectively. The way in which the students‘'acquitted themselves on Tuesday evening reflects great credit on his ability a s stage manager.

Mr. S. Potter, an official of the Wellington telegraph office, when on his travels recently, visited Monte Carlo, which was in full season when he was there. “It is most interesting,” Mr. Potter savs. “There at the tables, as if glued to them, sit old and young men and women, intent on nothing but the little marbles. Most of the players have c. notebook and pencil; they are playing to a system which they have either devised themselves or have been told about. Their faith in it is beautiful to see. One man told me that he had a system that could not fail, one that was going to make his fortune. I saw him a day or two after, and asked how he was getting on. He had not done very well, lie confessed, but defended his system by saying that he had not perfected it yet. There was a good natured Spanish priest, who had won some 30,000 francs. He was advised to rest on that, but refused, stating that he had a friend who had won a great deal .more, and he meant to keep on. Three days later he lost the 10,000 francs he had won, ami all the other monev he had brought with him, and was off back to Spain ‘stoneybroke.’ ”

The quarterly meeting of Court William Gladstone, A.0.F., took place last evening in the Masonic Hall. A large gathering of brethren were present. Bro. W. L. File, the delegate to the district meeting recently held at Picton, gave a most interesting account of the gathering. The annual report of the District Executive vi- read, in which it was stated they were pleased to . note that the financial position of the district is progressing. The Funeral Fund, after paying death claims of £1260, has made an increase of £1363 os 3d, carving forward a b?.lanco of £16,432 10s 7d. The Management Fund, after paying all expenses for management, ha s increased £33 11s Sd. carrying forward a balance of £719 12,5 9il. The total amount of the District Fund is £17,746, the funds of the juvenile branches are £625. those of the adult branches £63,795, -the whole combined making the funds of the Wellington District and branches £81,169,> being an increase for the year of £3693. During the year £3677 was paid to members for sickness, £3539. for medical attendance, and £1260 for death claims, making- a total £8476 distributed in benefits within this district. The number of members upon the register is 4622, the number who joined during the year was 407. The number of deaths has been 42. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term:—‘C.R., Bro. A. S. Shillabeer; S.C.R., Bro. G. Blackie; S.W., Bro. O. Hansen; J.W., Bro. W. Mackie; 5.8., Bro. . Ahlin; secretary, Bro. W. L. File (re-elected); treasurer, Bro. H. J. Bushncll (reelected). Two candidates were initiated into the Order. Notice of motion was given to celebrate the anniversaryon January 30 by a social gathering.

To make your Christmas shopping a pleasure, you should go to Rosie and Co.’s, where the counters are piled with charming and attractive goods suitable for Christmas gifts. The choice is so large, the goods so pretty, and the prices so moderate, that you’ll be able to find a gift here for all your lady friends. Come and-' see these lovely gifts that are bound to please. You’ll like them.*

Are you aware that your personal appearance is vastly improved by a visit to our Hairdressing Saloon. Our Operators are Artists in their profession, and make a careful study of the gentlemen who conic under their care and . treatment.;' Don’t forget! We have the finest'equipped saloon in the city. Try our Ice Shampoo and note that we always give our customers an Ice Wash alter a shave. We are the sole agents for the far-famed “Parasene” hair-restorer. “Parasene” is no local concbction and is entirely free of aeotic acid or any ingredient that will ’inure the hair or head. C. Morse’s Central Hairdressing Saloon, Gladstone Road.*