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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2734, 12 February 1910, Page 4

The' services in the Waerenga-a-liika church district to-morrow will be held at Waerenga-a-liika at 7 p.m. and at Makauri and Makaraka- at 7.30 p.m. A number of the members of the Gisborne Rifle Corps commenced the shooting competition for the trophy presented by Mr. It. S. Chilton. The men present included a number of recruits, two of whom showed particular promise of developing into first-class shots. The shooting will be continued this afternoon, the ranges being 200, 300, and 500yds.

“Dandy Dick,” to be produced in Gisborne for the first time by Miss Rosemary Rees on Saturday next, Avas first produced in London on January 27th, 1887, aud met with instantaneous success. The comedy ran for 246 nights to enormous business. In Australia its reception was so enthusiastic thatrit created a record in both Sydney and Melbourne. In the character of Noah, the policeman, Mr. Robert Brough achieved his greatest success. A sure double for to-day and tomoi row —and every day of tlie year: U. Morse’s Central and Masonic Hairdressing Saloons. The best tradesmen in town employed—-and the fastest. No waiting; no delays. You will on joy the day’s sport all the better if you call in and see us before you go out.'

The Poverty Bay Polo Association’s tournament is to begin at Makaurj. on Monday. The. Yen. Archdeacon Williams is a passenger by the s.s. Mokoia, which is due from Napier and the South this morning.

Mrs Taplay, who lias been indisposed, has recovered, and will resume teaching on Monday. The Gipsy Camp practices are to he recommenced on that day. Wednesday's “Dominion” states that Detective Itawle, at iiresent stationed jn Gisborne, will be transferred to Wellington at an early date. No official intimation of the transfer has yet been received locally.

Messrs Russell, Nairn (2) and Maxwell, the Hawke’s Bay polo representatives who are to take part in the Poverty Bay Club’s tournament, are to arrive from Napier this morning. The liuru bought their ponies, 1(1 in ■•number, yesterday morning. At a meeting of the Civil Service and Citizens’ Bakery, Ltd., held in Townley’s Hall last night, an extraordinary resolution was passed to the effect that the Society be voluntarilv liquidated, and that Mr. F. C. Ficldy be appointed liquidator. The monthly meeting of the Freezers’ Union will he held in Townlev’s Hall on Monday next, February Llth, at 7.30 p.m. The business is to receive the report of the delegates to the recent conference and the new agreement as to wages and conditions of labor.

The Rev. J. A. Lcchore will occupy the pulpit at St. Andrew’s on Sunday morning, his subject being “In Quietness and Confidence.” The Rev. W. Grant will preach in the evening on

“The Chief Good.” The choir will render tiie anthem “How Excellent is Thy Loving Kindness.”

As the result of a collision between a cart and a light trap in Upper Gladstone Rond yesterday afternoon, the occupant of one cf the vehicles, Mr. E. J. Knapman, sustained a fracture of the leg below the knee. He was taken to the hospital, where the limb was set.

The Physical Work Committee have obtained the use of the school baths, to hold a Y.M.C.A. swimming carnival, and intend holding the carnival early in March. In addition to the ordinary swimming races, some novel events will be introduced to make the carnival interesting to outsiders.

At the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow the Rev. W. Lamb will preach on “Talents.” In the evening his subject will be “J)r. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—a strange story and its remarkable application." Tile choir will render bright music, and Madame Gleave will sing Handel’s “Rest.” with violin obligato by Mr. A. Rhinesmith.

The Pathe Pictures will give a special matinee to-day at 2.30, when a new programme will be shown, including the arrival in Sydney of Lord Kitchener, and another series of the famous “Nick Carter.” The Theatre being engaged on Monday evening, this new programme can only be repeated tomight and Tuesday evening. The usual weekly parade of the Gisborne Rifles was held last night. In view of the possibility of an Easter camp being held in Gisborne, the work undertaken was guard mounting. The men were posted along the banks of the Waimata River, under Lieuts. Mitchell and Coleman, and were visited on the grand round by Captain Beere.

The anniversary services of the Methodist Church are to be celebrated to-morrow. In the morning the Rev. \Y. Grant will be the preacher, and his theme of discourse will be “'I he Chief Good.” A solo and anthem will he rendered. The Rev. J. A. Lochore will be the evening preacher. The anthem “The Heavens are Telling” (Oration) and “And the Glory” (Messiah) will be rendered by the choir, and Miss Gray will sing a solo. On Tuesday the anniversary concert and social will be held in the church and schoolroom. There will be no charge for admission, but a collection will he made. The Te Arai service will be held at 2.30 tomorrow.

A meeting of the Cook County Women’s Guild was hold in Mrs. Townley’s residence yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Townley presided, and there was a good attendance of members. The meeting was for the purpose of making arrangements for attendants to manage tlie stalls at the Garden Fete to be held in the Hon. Captain Tucker’s grounds next Thursday. A good deal of preliminary work was done, and the opinion was expressed that the “Fete would bo a great success. The undertaking is for the purpose of disposing of the surplus material left over from the bazaar held in October last, and a complete clearance is hoped for. During the afternoon races and games for the young folk will be held, and in the evening a good musical programme will be given. Lord Acton says:“The dense web of the fortunes of man is woven without a void in society, as in nature the structure is continuous. Ideas rule mankind, and ideas enable us to share the existence of societies wider than our own. To be familiar with and to live in tlie company of heroes and saints and men of genius.” This image of external objects formed by the mind we would apply in a commercial sense. It lias been our great pleasure during the past three weeks to write, reports on the success of Pettie and Co.’s sale, and to-day for the last time we draw our readers’ attention to the fact that at 9 o’clock to-night this great event closes. This last opportunity which Pettie and Co. offer to purchase good tilings at a low price should not he allowed to pass. To use an Americanism, “Be sure you are there on time.”* Getting a patent is not so easy and safe a thing, or not invariably, as many people think. The man with an idea should consult an expert. Messrs Baldwin and Hayward, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, publishers of “Progress”—the inventors’ journal—are constantly saving people expense and trouble.* 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.