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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2717, 24 January 1910, Page 4

To-morrow will be the 151st anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. Arrangements are in progress for colebra. ting the occasion by a ‘‘Bums’ Night.” The Government s.s. Hincmoa will leave Wellington on the northern lighthouse trip to-morrow morning, 25th January, calling at Auckland, Mongonui, Russell, Kaipara, Hokianga, and Onehunga. Considerable difficulty js being experienced in salvaging the New Zealand Shipping Co.’s Kaipara in Auckland, especially the frozen meat. This work was held to be dangerous to health, and already 100 gallons of formalin and two tons of. other disinfectants have been used under the supervision of Dr. Sharman, health officer for the port. AVhilst cycling along the wharf on Saturday morning with a bundle of “Times,” a newsboy had tlio misfortune to strike a lump of coke, and boy and machine were precipitated into the river. 'The lad had • a narrow escape from drowning, but as ho was sinking the second time a wharf laborer named Peter Garrity jumped on a-vessel alongside the-wharf and threw a rope, which the boy grasped and held while ho was pulled out. Later the bicycle and the bundle bf papers were recovered by the means ’of hooks and ropes. All things come to those that wait, we are told, but this is seldom true. The man or woman who snaps up opportunities is the one that succeeds. Here is an opportunity to buy new goods at from 20 to 50 per cent discount at C. Rosie and Co.’s summer clearance sale, and hundreds of appreciative buyers are already taking advantage of these splendid terms.

The services of the City Band have been retained by the Gisborne Racing Club for both days of the summer meeting, to bo held on February 3rd and 4tli.

The date of the marine enquiry inti the mishap to the Neiv Zealand Shipping Co.’s Kaipara in Rangitoto Channel will l)e January 28th, not February 28th as previously telegraphed from Auckland.

On January 27th and 28th a conference will be held in Christchurch between farmers and representatives of freezing companies to consider the question ofuie grading and selling of frozen meat on the London market. The local delegates are Messrs W. I). Lysnar (Farmers’- Union), C. A. deLautour and AAh F. Cederwall (Sheepfarmers’ Frozen Meat Co.), and they, left for south by the s.s. Monowai last eve.ning.

Field-Supervisor Ross, who is at present in Wairoa, telegraphed to the Ala. yor (Air. W. D. Lvsnar) on Saturday morning, stating that ho was investigating the statement regarding a rabbit having been, seen on the sandhills at Null aka, also that the extra hands authorised for Wairoa will he put on immediately. On his way back from South Mr. Lysnar will confer with Air. Ross at Napier regarding the position generally. Alessrs AT. A. Barton, S.AI. (chairman), Hepburn, Dewing and AleLeod were present at a sitting of. the Gisborne Licensing Committee on Saturday. On the application ox Air. F. \V. Nolan, George B. Oman was granted a certificate for a duplicate license in respect of the AVairoa Hotel, the original having been lost. There was also granted a temporary transfer from Andrew Tuohy to A. F. Saunders of the Royal Oak Hotel. Air. Nolan appeared in supports! the application. The Alayor (Air. AV. D. Lysnar) on Saturday telegraphed to the Prime Alinistor and the Hon. Jas. Carroll, requesting that they would use their influence to have the itinerary of Lord Kitchener through the Dominion so arranged as to permit him to visit Gisborne. Ifi was pointed out that the visit, even if onlv a hurried one, would be greatly appreciated by the people of this district. AVhile in Napier the Ala. vor will consult with the authorities there in an effort to get them to make si mi lar representations. Unlike the ordinary athletic “show," the entertainment to' be provided at His Alajcsty’s Theatre to-night by Air. Goo. Haekenschrnidt, champion wrestler of sthe world, and his supporting company, is said to be one at which ladies may safely bo present without the slightest fear of anything bordering on the vulgar side. Both in Alelbourne and Sydney the Lord Alayor and Lady Alayoress patronised the entertainment, and all throughout the tour the various items have been most favorably received by audiences containing large numbers of ladies. Press criticisms characterise the. entertainment as being particularly “clean." The uncharted reek on which the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer i'apamu struc'K when approaching -beauty .Point, Tasmania, on i2th December, lias been located by the master or the -Launceston Marine Board's tug. Guided by the bearings supplied by Captain ityley, of the Papanui, Captain Clarit, the tug-master, steamed straight for the rock, which lies four and a quarter miles it cm Waterhouse island. The rock is or a considerable length, and has 10ft of water on it at low tide. The water in the immediate vicinity is comparatively deep. Ike master warden has forwarded particulars to the Tasmanian Government, with the request that the Hydrographic Department shall be informed . and charts marked accordingly. An amusing incident occurred at the Palace Theatre, Sydney, a few evenings ago, during Miss Gliiloni’s song “There’s the Alan.” One verse hits off the loving habit of couples who enjoy squeezing hands under a programme when tlie lights arc lowered. The verse describes how tire singer overheard a young couple that afternoon promise each other such enjoyment that evening. AVliile singing this verse, Aiiss Ghiloni looked around the audience, apparently in quest of the guilty couple, and at the concluding words “There’s the Alan," she pointed to the stalls. Immediately an excited young woman sprang, to her feet and rebuked her shock-headed escort with: “There, there, John ; I told you to stop it!” Beginning with the U.S. and A. Line steamer Star of Australia, which left .New York for Australian and New Zealand ports on the 14th December, all •rates on first-class cargo will be advanced 10s per ton, and on all other cargo, 5s tier ton. This will make the first-class cargo rate to Alelbourne and Sydney 50s per ton, and this includes such lines as firearms, drugs, perfumery, etc., leather, paint, and sewing machine oil. Second-class cargo to the same port is 42s 6d, and this class includes such lines l as axes, shade rollers, sewing machines, hardware and tools, cotton duck, and some classes of machinery., The third-class rate to the same port is 355, and includes butter dishes, clothes pins, common chairs, carriage woodwork, and fruit jars. Cargo as yet tmclassified for the same ports will vary from 27s 6d per ton for roofing shite and 32s 6d per ton for lubricating oil, lumber and plaster, to 40-js per ton for refrigerators, lanterns, windmills, and glassware. The corresponding rates to'New Zealand ports are 555, 47s 6d, 40s, and 37s 6d to 45s for unclassified cargo. Lieutenant-Oolonel Russell, officer commanding the 4th regiment of the AVellingtOn Mounted Rifles, accompanied by Alajor Sandtmann, adjutant of the regiment, arrived from south on Saturday morning, and in the afternoon proceeded to Makauri, where the East Coast Mounted Rifles paraded on the polo ground for inspection. There were sixty-six members on parade, under Captain Hellier Evans, the other officers present being 'Lieutenants Hamilton, Poy liter and AVitty. After inspection Lieutenant-Colonel Russell took the squadron through AV aerenga-a-hika, where some exercises were gone through, and then the Lieut.-Colonel addressed the men, and expressed himself as very well satisfied with the improvement shown since his last inspection. The squadron was then dismissed, tlio officers and non-commissioned officers coming back to town, and in the evening tliev assembled at the Garrison Hall, sixteen being present, when Lieutenant-Colonel Russell put the noncommissioned officers through an exam, ination.

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A special meeting of the License League) for the . tra ' L^ t T st important business, will bo ho dun bt. Andrew’s schoolroom at 8 o clock this evening. A preliminary meeting was held yesterday morning in connection with the St Patrick’s Day sports. I*o lars were arranged, but it was decide, to hold a public meeting on AYednestiay week.

The wife of the famous explorer, Captain Scott, was M'iss Katnermo Bruce, a clever sculptress. She taut., u keen interest in all her husband s plans, and there was great rejoicing amongst their many friends when a son was born to them last year.

The following was the amount of the Customs duties collected at the local Customs House last week: Customs duties £409 8s 9d, surtax £/ lOs 2d, beer duty £2u lbs 9d, lighthouse dues £9 13s 6d other receipts £2 2s; total £455 11s fid.

The Rev. Sarah A. Dixon, Ph. D., has been made pastor of the Congregational Church at 'leuiksbury, Muss. Aiiss Dixon is a graduate of the Boston University. She formerly held a pastorate at Tyngeboro, Mass., and for several years has been associate pastor of the First Unitarian Church at Lowell.

Attention is directed to an important advertisement in this issue in regard to the re-opening of the High School. Ihe Board anticipate there will be a large increase of pupils, and in order that they may be prepared with the necessary furniture, etc., wish those who intend joining to make early application for admission. Parents can obtain all necessary information from the secretary, Air. AY. Morgan, Peel Street.

A movement has been initiated for the formation of an association of coast and country storekeepers, with the object of safeguarding themselves in various matters connected with the conduct of their business. A meeting of storekeepers, convened bv Mr. G. H. AV i 1 - Hams, Hauiti, is to be held at Air. C. G. Piesse’s office, Loan and Alercantile buildings, at 3 p.m. on Saturday next, for the purpose of forming the association.

At the last meeting of directors- of the Gisborne Co-operative Bakery Company, Ltd., Air. G. AVildish was elected a director in succession to Air. H. Kane, who resigned on account of pressure of business. Air. Ers'kine, whose business has lately been acquired by the company, was recently appointed joint manager with Air. Hailey. The iatter has now resigned, and Air. F. J. Oatridgo will take his place as from the Ist of February next.

At the Alagistrate’s Court on Saturday morning, before Air AV. A. Barton, S.AI., Thomas Anderson pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and having been convicted on a similar charge during Alay last, was fined 10s with 2s costs, in default 48 hours imprisonment. The mail was also accused of committing a grossly indecent act. Thomas Henry Garrett, chemist, gave evidence to the circumstances, and the accused pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 7 days imprisonment in the Gisborne gaol, with hard labor. In his annual report the chairman of the Napier Harbor Board says: “I am credibly informed that the New Zealand Shipping Company, Tyser Line, and other companies would be quite prepared to use the Glasgow wharf were it not for the uncertainty of obtaining accommodation, and no doubt owing to the increased shipping at the breakwater there is some force in the argument, seeing, that frequently we have the three berths occupied by intercolonial and other vessels at one time, which would therefore mean upon such occasions that time would have to be lost by some vessels. Under these circumstances, I think the Board should seriously consider ways and means for immediately putting in hand t-lie construction of a new wharf.

On Friday evening a valedictory presentation was made to Air. T. Gordon Rowe, who, after having been connected for five years with the Gisborne branch of Alessrs Archibald Clark and Sons. Limited, has been transferred to 7*ie Auckland branch. The function took place at the Alasonic Hotel, where Air. A. T. Hookey, manager of the Gisborne branch of’ ’ the firm's presided over a numerous gathering of Mr. Rowe’s friends, and, on their behalf, presented him with a handsome gold sovereign-case. Air. Hookey referred to Air. Rowe’s popularity socially and in business and athletic circles, and wished him all success in his future career. Other gentlemon spoke to similar effect, and Air. Rowe’s health was drunk with the customary honors. He made a beuucing response, heartily thanking liis friends for tlieir good .wishes and their handsome present.

There was a large and appreciative audience at His Alajesty’s Theatre last evening, when a- further sacred concert was given in aid of the Maternity Home. The programme of music was excellently suited for the occasion, and the rendering of the items was a musical treat. The following was the programme : —Selection, LAltant _ Pathetique” (Otto Langey), Alessrs Arit-a- Bros; solo, “The AVindmill” (Herbert- Nelson), Air. Alorris; duet, “Alaying,” Airs. H. J. Taplay and Air. J. Grimshaw.; song, “The Throne of Grace" (Bonheur), Air. A. AYilliamson; song, “Alattinata" (Tosti), Airs. H. J. Taplay; song, “Abide AVith Ale," Air. J. Grimshaw; song, “Across the Far Blue Hills, Alarm" (Jaques Bhunenthal), Air. Alorris; selection, “Alay Breezes” (Franz Leidcritz), Alessrs Arita Bros. The accompanists were Alesdames Foster and. Taplay, Alissi Solvander, and Air. J. H. Git. tos. The piano was kindly lent by Air, J. H. Gittos.

Following on the successful action taken recently bv the slaughterman of tlie Dominion', it is understood that the members of the local Freezers’ Union intend to forward demands to the employers, which amongst other matters will embody an increased rate of wages. Tho matter was consdered by the men at a meeting held last Friday night, but they are extremely reticent as to the result of their deliberations. In conversation until si “Times” representative, Mr. C. A. deLautonr, chairman of directors of the Gisborne Slieepfarmera’ Frozen Meat Co., litd., said that as yet no formal demands had’ been made on the employers, although lid had heard of some movement of the sort. There was, however, nothing hostile, and the men, as their award had expired, were perfectly justified in taking action. While the position i\as different to that regarding the slaughtermen, who were skilled workmen and whose places were difficult to fill, yet he thought that there were several matters in tlie conditions of the labor that might well be adjusted. A man needs to be very cautions and shrewd when lie takes tlie ripe fruit of his brain to market. lne prim 6 necessity of success, given a good idea is to make your patent a sure thin K. Messrs Baldwin and 1 Hayward, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin have correspondents and sub agents everywhere, and their reputati m for scrupulous dealing gives their clio its full security.*

The Hawke’s Bay Educationi Board S"t/for t the“upp)y Certain line* «> printing and stationery. A novel and startling fashion m women’s jewellery has arrived in Lonr, 1 *,J rr , 'Paris This consists in the J a light anklet ot plaited rrnld wire just above the left ank , and is another sign of the Orientalism which is the fashion m philosophy jbJ literature just now. Dingo Eucalyptus is THE remedy for ties "as' a° disinfectant' °and deodorant prevent bacilli from maturing, and effectually cure colds, coughs, and en/a From all chemists and grocers, Xttlo, or direct post free from Bingo Medicine Co., 173 Hobson .Street, Auc. ROUND THE WORLD IN A TUB.

On a chill November (Sunday afternoon strollers in Piccadilly were, astonished at the sight -o a man .in: a chauffeur’s coat and khaki puttees sitting inside a huge tub, while another man, similarly clad, rolled him along. The men were not named Dio genes, but -Artilius and Eugene They arc Italians, and are rolling round th world in their tub. The quamt expedition (the “DaTiy Alan" reports) started from the 'Palace Theatre, and, turning into Shaftesbury at once became a source of .perplexity to omnibus drivers and cabmen, who were puzzled -whether to take the enormous tub seriously and null aside tor it, or to drive straight on and trust to it getting out of the tway. 1 jccadilly Circus took much negotiating. ‘Horses were very shv of the intruder, -'.jiiclj steered so uneven a course, and rolled at such varying speeds that they scarcely knew avliat to make of i . When the dip .in Piccadilly was reached the tub broke away, and refused to be held in, but when the road began -to ascend the man inside was compelled to get out and help to push. Ihe firs conflict -with the police occurred when the tubp us hers tried to enter Hyde Park, it .was r. novel point for the policeman on duty to decide, but pc solved the difficulty by stopping the tub and buying -a picture postcard from the owners. The crowd also bought -postcards, and the modern Diogenes and his companion continued tlieir rwav down K,nightsbiidge.

SOAIE STRIKING FIGURES. “Imagine how the contrast of (population—that is, of man-power—will stand a few years hence." writes the London “Observer." “How will it stand, say, at the centenary of AA'aterloop AVe can set out the comparison as follows: 1909 1915. United States 90,000,000 100,000,000 Germany -65,000,000 < 0,000,000 japan ‘ 50 ; 000;000 54.000,000 United Kingdom 4-5,000,000 48,000,000 There, to use a favorite phrase of the Radical Press, is the deadly parallel. If ever a nation in this world had come almost t-o the last moment of its opportunity, we are that nation."