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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2726, 3 February 1910, Page 4

A cablegram from Sydney received last night states that Bobrikoff and Downfall arrived there in good condition.

Final notices before proceedings for recovery are taken, are being issued by the Borough Council in respect of unpaid rates. Sergeant-Major McNair did not arrive from South yesterday, so the special parades called have been postponed. The New Zealand “Gazette” again contains information that a bonus of 3d per gallon (£6259) wall be paid on the first 500,000 gallons of mineral oil produced in the Dominion. The offer holds good until March Ist, 1913. Country storekeepers are reminded that a meeting is to he held at Dir. C. G. Piesse’s office, Loan and Mercantile buildings, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, in order to form a Storekeepers’ Association.

A meeting of the Borough Council, in committee, was held last evening to consider the applications that had been received for the position of borough engineer. Thirty-six applications were dealt with, and these were reduced to ten. which will he further considered at a subsequent meeting to he held probably when His Worship the Mayor returns.

At tlie annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Coursing Club last evening, it was stated that the club had 40t hares on the ground, and that those had been carefully trained during the last five months. It is hoped by the club that at the next meeting the public will get a better idea of the sport than that prevalent at last meeting* Every arrangement for the watering and sheltering of the hares has been taken into consideration, and with the training they have received it is confidently expected that- the number of hares killed will he small.

The following is the return of the Postal and Telegraph revenue collected in this district diming the quarter ended December 31th, 1909:—Postal revenue: Private box and hag rents £9 16s sd, money order commission £B4 19s 9d. stamps sold and credited to stamp revenue £1564 8s 24d, postal guides £2 12s 2d, postal note commission £3O 19s 4d, miscellaneous £3 0s lid; total (postal) £1695 16s. Telegraph revenue: Telegrams £IS9B 2s ]),d, telephone exchanges £1676 4s 7d, miscellaneous £9 8s 6d: total (telegraph) £3583 15s 24d. Grand total £5279 11s 2«d. The annual picnic of Holv Trinity and Kaiti Sunday Schools will be held at DVainui beach on Saturday. The children attending Holy Trinity Sunday School are to meet at the school not later .than 9 a.m., and Kaiti children must be at the Kaiti school not later than 8.30 a..in. A special bus for parents and other adults will leave Trinitv Church at 10 a.m. Return to town for children and adults will be about 6.30. The school children will be carried free if provided with the special ticket supplied by the teachers of the classes before leaving. The vicar and teachers invite contributions either in mono'* or kind —the former preferably—towards the fficnio, all contributions to he left at the parish hall on Friday afternoon.

Asked by a “Times” reporter yesterday regarding the .progress or the railwav in this district, the Hon. J. Carroll explained that the work would still go on after the end of the financial year, even if the £BO,OOO on the estimates were not expended by that time. “It does not mean closing up,” said the Minister. “We have authority to go on spending until the next appropriation.” Dealing with the question of Native lands, the Minister states that as soon as the services of two Judges can be obtained, the Native Appellate Court will proceed to the Coast to hear appeals respecting lands in Northern Waiapu. He was not aware of any European dealings with Natives regarding the Waiapu lands, but if so, it did not necessarily follow that titles to the land" would be granted. All tihe blocks in the Waiapu were not yet through the Court, but full information as to titles could always be obtained on application to the Land Registrar, and so everybody who wished to lease or buy land from the Natives would be in full oossession of the facts and all would be on an equal footing. Mr. Carroll describes the recent Native land legislation as being the biggest measure on the Statutes, and he claims that it will greatly facilitate settlement and be a good thing for New Zealand generally. The Government intends, if any Waipau Native land is available, to purchase it, and the Minister as of opinion that a good proportion of the lands will be offered for sale to the Crown, and that at least 100,000 acres would be offered l>y the Urewera Natives. The appointment of a- new Judge for the Native Land Court i£ at present under consideration, and the new rules and regulations for thp Native Land Court and Maori Land Board were having the finishing touches put on them in the Crown Law Offices. Confidence is the greatest advertiser in the world. This in a large way has contributed to the success that has attended Grieve, jeweller. Try him for smallest repair, watches or jewellery, and he will soon have your confidence.*

Dingo Eucalyptus is THE remedy for summer colds. Its wonderful properties as a disinfectant and deodorant prevent bacilli from maturing, and effectually cure colds, coughs, and influenza. From all chemists and grocers, Is bottle, or direct post free from Dingo Medicine Co., 173 Hobson Street, Auck. land.

Farmers in Taranaki are now receiv. ing 2|d per lb for their pigs,lhut tins low price does not appear to make any appreciable difference in the quotations for hams and bacon.

■ The Poverty Bay Beekeciiers’ Association intends interviewing the Hon. J. Carroll, tho Hon. Capt. f iucker, ana Mr. W. D. S. Macdonald. M.P., if he i.sc in town, on various matters connected with the bee-keeping industry. Last week’s “Gazette” contains noti_ fication of the. repeal of the Government railway by-law the cmivenance of alcoholic or fermented liquor into the King Country. 'l die bylaw lias been in force since June IJUJ-

A special general meeting of the Civil Service and Citizens’ Co-opera-tive Bakery Company is to be held in Townley’s Hall at 8 run. on Monday next, February 7th. important business is to he brought forward. The Hon. Jas. Carroll returned to Gisborne yesterday morning for the first time since August. 1909, .was acting-d? render. The Minister will, in all probability, remain here lor about a fortnight, after which lie may visit Wairoa.

The “still, small voice.” In the last issue of the “Gazette” the Re-ceiver-General, bv direction of the Minister of Finance acknowledges receipt of £lO forwarded to the Railway Department, Wellington, by some person unknown.

The Gazette contains notification of the opening for selection, under the renewable lease system, of the Ngatapa estate. The sections, which are. 23 in number, varv from 92 acres 2 roods to 809 acres, and in addition there are tvo small allotments of 4 and 5 acres. Tlie question of succession in the estate of the late Ileui Willoughby was mentioned in the Native .band Court yesterday, and it was decided to further adjourn the case until the return of Dir. W. L. Rees in about a fortnight.

If H.M.S. Pegasus arrives in good time, and is thrown open to the public, the Tuatea will run excursions this afternoon, commencing at 12.30 p.m. Part of the proceeds will be in aid of the Townley Maternity Home, and the fares will be Is fer adults and (id lor children.

“There’s too much starch in the Church at Home. I don’t know if there is out here. If there is, take it out. There are. men who have gone to the devil because of the starch in the Church.”—Rev. H. S. Woollcornbe atthe Wellington Town Hall on Saturday A full muster of the Thursday si looting contingent of the Gisborne Rifles is expected to parade in uniform at tlie Garrison Hall at 2 p.m. to-day. The men will then go out over to Kaiti to indulge in field manoeuvres, and, with a signalling squad, will endeavor to get into touch with H.M.S. Pegasus in the hay.

By the s.s. Fanny yesterday morning Mr. A. Kirkpatrick, of Patutahi, received a valuable consignment of 2, 4, and 6-tooth stud Romney ewes, bred by prominent breeders in the Manawatu district, and specially seleettor Dir. Kirkpatrick by his father. Bv the same steamer a number of fine Romney rams arrived for Dlessrs F. DlcKonzie, Rayner. and Slack Bros. Asked for his opinion as to the result of the Frozen meat Conference held in Christchurch last week, Dir C. de Lautour, who returned to Gisborne yesterday morning, stated to a “Times” reporter'that he was preparing a report which woiiid he available for shareholders in his company and the public. He hoped to have the report ready in a i'ew days and in the meantime he preferred not to anticipate it. According to Dir. Carroll there is every likelihood of the Dlinister f n r Agriculture (Hon. T. Dlaekenzie), the Dlinister for Public Works (Hon. R. DlcKonzie), and the Dlinister for Education .(Hon. Geo. Fowlds) visiting Gisbrne comparatively soon, and that if a suitable date could he arranged Lady Ward may come to perform the opening ceremony in connection with the rownley Maternity Home.

At the meeting of tlie High School Board of Governors yesterday afternoon, Dir. C. A. deLautour mentioned that the new building would lie ready for occupation about the end of Dlareh. Tie also added that- the Hon. Geo. Fowlds, Dlinister for Education, had. through tlie Hon. J. Carroll, signified his desire to be present at- the opening ceremony and that- in all probability a date would shortly be arranged to suit the tour of the Ministers through the Island.

Air. C. B. deLautour, Lowe Street, has been appointed agent in the Poverty Bay and Waiapu district for the British and New Zealand Aleat and Produce Company, and will be pleased to point out to farmers the advantages of consigning their meat and produce through the company, which, it- is announced, is essentially a sheopfarmers’ company, and has been formed purely in the interests of consignors, the shareholders being all resident in New Zealand. The. company makes advances on produce consigned .to its care, employs no brokers, and owns its own stall on the Smithfield market.

At a social gathering in the Aletliodist Schoolroom last night a large number of friends assembled to do honor to Aliss AI. Brokenshire, who is leaving Gisborne for Alasterton. An excellent programme of music, recitations and games made the evening speed all too quickly. On Sunday morning the Junior Endeavor, through some "little girls, presented Aliss Brokenshire, the leader, with three volumes of the poets. AVhilo expressing high appreciation of her self-sacrificing and whole-hearted labors in Christian work, the Rev. J. A. Lochore expressed deep regret at her departure. At last night’s gathering the church and Sunday school presented Aliss Brokenshire with a pretty gold watch, the Rev. J. A. Lochore making the presentation. Various speakers spoke feelingly of the sense of loss felt at this worker’s depature. As minister of the church, Air. Lochore specially referred to Aliss Brokenshire’s fidelity and constancy—virtues which were none too common. Her love for, and service to, children .were a marked feature of her life and character. Such .workers were not easily found or trained, but the preacher hoped that there would at least be a number of volunteers to take up the work that she was leaving. Aliss Brokenshire, with much feeling, made a neat and tasteful reolv. An ample supoer was provided* by the church’s workers.

Morse’s “Central” and “Alasonic” Hairdressing and Tobacconist Saloons are replete_ with every modern luxurv. It’s the difference between the ordinary saloon and ours that stamps'ours as being “up-to-now.” AVe have been compelled to open a second saloon, next the Alasonic Hotel, in order to accommodate our ever increasing and thoroughly satisfied host of patrons. If you are bald or your hair is failing, remember our famous“Parasene” HairRestorer will absolutely make hair grow’.*

“If a goody-goody man doesntoeTown Hall on Saturday m o ht. At the Police Court >: est^ ay ;n it a first offender, who did not appear on a charge of drunkenness, uas lined the amount of his hail. LI. the Kfdfn St° All sympathisers with the No-Licen_e cause are invited to attend. It has been decided to postpone “Hospital Saturday” to Sat } , / d f. y ’ 1 ruarv 12th. More lady collectors arc required, and the joint secretaries, Mesdantes E G. Matthews and H. M. Porte “ will w pleased to reejove the names of those who are villm*, to assist. There was a poor demand for store sheen at the Dlatawhero sstock sale yesterday, and this fact was put down by one farmer to the fact that the freezing companies had not bet-.i taxing sheep so freely, and also to the fact that everyone was well stocked a.u present. Ragwort, or “yellow peril,” has made a decided step forward m some parts of Taranaki during the past twelve months. Those who have it on their land are wonting for all they are worth to cope with the _ nest, and its career is at present receiving a severe check, hut it is a weed that is said to thrive under cultivation, and the moie it is cut the thicker it grows. The East Coast railway was given brief mention at the deputation to iho Minister of Railways, in Napier. __ Mr C Ellison, speaking on behalf or the Railway League, referred to the importance of completing the survey. He added that people here were disappointed to see that no allusian to tne matter was made in the last statement. Dir. Millar promised to bring the matter under the_ notice of the Dlinister for Public DDorks. At the deputation to the Dlinister of Railways, in Napier, on Monday, one of the speakers was Dir. C. A. de Lautour The Gisborne representive is reported thus: Dir. C. A. de Lautour (Gisborne) said, lie was glad to be present, and apologised for the absence of the Mayor of Gisborne who was unable to come. They recognised the difficulties caused by the Main Trunk line. Gisborne was wholly interested m t-ie steamer connection, but now they were very for removed from, certainty. Although the "Bnion Company, with tkcsr splendid line of steamers did their best, certainty was impossible when the weather had to he depended upon. The chance of connection was so uncertain that they dare not make arrangements, and this was demoralising to business, and business by telegraph was not entirely satisfactory as it was liable to he interrupted. He hoped the old timetable would be reverted to. He cordially thanked the local. Chamber for bringing forward the matter.

Men have made themselves many inventions, hut a shrewd idea may still lead to fortune. Tho simpler the idea the better, so long as it is essentially new. The thing is to make sure of your agent. Dlessrs Baldwin and Rayward, patent agents, Auckland. Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, have developed their profession to an art. Tlieir illustrated monthly journal, “Progress.” is the only journal of invention published in tlie Southern Hemisphere.

LORD KITCHENER’S BARGAIN. . It- is well-known that Lord Kitchener’s hobby is the collection of Chinese porcelain.' The souvenir which he took with him from Japan and valued mostis said to be a piece of old Chinese porcelain. Early in the morning on tlie day following his arrival in Tokio. says the “Japan Times.” Lord Kitchener, accompanied by a Japanese military officer, paid a visit to the Ikeda Company, a fine arts shop in Ginza. He was much delighted with the porcelain on view there, some of which was very rare. There was one old, stnall Chinese dish which especially charmed the ex-Commander-in-Cliief. Taking it in his hand and gazing at it with admiration, he asked the manager of the firm to sell it to him, saying that the dish was what he had been looking for for years, and that he had been unable to obtain anything like it in Cliina._ and that a piece of the same description was in the possession of Dir. Dlorgan, of New York, who paid £2500 for it. The manager replied that he could not part with tlie dish, for he also valued it far beyond a reasonable yirice. and he added t-liat it- was broken and pieced together. Lord Kitchener left the house that day without being able to make a bargain. Ho then went to the grand military manoeuvres, but the thought of the dish would not leave his mind. No sooner had he returned to Tokio from TTtsunomiya, therefore, than he sent for the manager of v.he fine arts shorn Lord Kitchener stated again his unconquerable desire for the dish. The manager was at last prevailed upon to part- with it. and sold it to Lord Kitchener for £2O.