The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2736, 15 February 1910, Page 4

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1910

A concert and social in connection with the anniversary of the Gisborne Methodist Church will be held this evening.

The Patbe Pictures’ current programme will be exhibited to-night- for the last time. Giving to the theatre being otherwise engaged for the rest of the week, there will be no pictures shown until Monday next.

At the London January wool sales, the following average prices were obtained for a number of local clips:— Glenroy, 92 bales, 1 l;\d; Ruakituri, 75 bales, lid ; Lowden Hills, 70 bales, lid; C.G.W., 3S bales, 10 5-Sd; AVailiuka, 193 bales, Is Id.

A meeting of the Titirangi Road Board was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present Messrs A. 11. Wallis (chairman), J. AY. Nolan, and Hon. Capt. Tucker. It was decided to expend tlie sum of £4O in metalling. Hooker Road, leaving a balance in hand of £33. It was also decided not to strike a general rate this year. Mr. AY. A. Barton, S.AI.. states that the district round AVairoa, where he was- on judicial business last week, is looking very fine at present, there being abundance of grass. The roads are in good condition, and travelling, although hot, was enjoyable. AA’airoa, be thinks, is going ahead, and the tact that the bar is more workable, tends to increased business.

A rather unexpected development has arisen in connection with tlie waterworks! contract, about which so much lias been heard lately. In reply to a telegram forwarded to Air Robert Hay, the engineer, as the result of tlm committee. meeting on Saturday night, the Mayor yesterday morning received a telegram stating that Air. Hay had left the Dominion on Friday last. It is understood that Air. Hav has gone on n visit to the Old- Country, and that it is not known when he will return.

Air. George Lrunout Gurr, who has established himiself as a teacher cat singing and voice production, has for several years been a familiar figure on the concert platform in the principal centres of the South island, and has fuMled important engagements as soloist in various notable works (performed by the musical societies of Dunedin. He has also been in India, where he was principal soloist in St. Peter’s Church, Bombay. Tlis voice is described as a pleasing and musical baritone, and, it is stated, lie has given especial attention to glee and choir work. Airs. Gurr is a soprano singer, with a well-trained voice ; and should prove a decided acquisition to local musical circles.

Air. A\ r . A. Barton, S.AI., conducted a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday morning, when a mother applied for her son to bei sent to the Industrial school, on the grounds that she was unable to control him. She stated that he was just thirteen years of age, and for the last few months had got into bad company. He had threatened to strike her several times, and on Saturday morning had thrown, a candlestick, which struck her on the eye. Sergt. Hutton stated that the lad had l been before the Alagistrate twelve months before, charged with mischief and theft, and had been warned and discharged. His AA’orship stated that tlie lad deserved a whipping, and was undoubtedly beyond the control of liis mother, who was a widow. He ordered him to he sent to the Burnham Industrial School.

A sure double for to-day and toinoirow —and every day of the year: C. Morse’s Central and Alasonic Hairdressing Saloons. The. best tradesmen in town employed—and the fastest. No waiting; no delays. Yon will enjoy the day’s sport all the better if yon call in and see us before you go out.'

Mr. E. N. Sidobottom, professor of music, has resumed tuition since February 7th.

It is announced that a meeting or the creditors of Patrick John Helen and Magdalene Hofen will be held at. the office of Mr. C. G. Piesse, 'Loan and Mercantile Buildings, at 3 ip.m. today, for urgent business. Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M.. returned from Wai’roa yesterday morning, after having had a good deal of work to conduct at 'the Magistrate’s Court. He concluded business at 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, and next morning, at 4 a.in., came on to Morere, where he stayed till 4 p.m., then went to Whareruta and stayed the night, leaving at 4.15 a.in. yesterday for Gisborne. A prohibition order was granted against a young man 28 years of age, on the application of his mother, at the Police Court yesterday morning. The mother stated that for the last three months the young fellow had been injuring his health by excessive drinking, sometimes being under the influence five, times in a week. He had been previously prohibited four years ago. The new business transacted bv the A.M.P. Society during 1909 established a fresh record for the Society. New assurances in the ordinary department amounted to £5,160,0(10, and the total for the industrial department was £690,000, making a total ol' £5,850,000. Towards this result the various branch offices in the States and the London offices contributed very satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. Weeks conducted a spiritualistic service at Townley’s Hall on Sunday night. Mr. Weeks delivered an inspirational address on the subject, “Is there a personal devil?” The speaker said that for many cogent reasons he was compelled to return a negative answer to this interrogation. Mrs. Weeks gave a number of psychometric readings and spirit messages, which were duly recognised, and caused much interest.

The funeral of the late Mr. Partington took place at Makaraka Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and the .attendance, considering the short notice, was large. The coffin was carried by a number of carters, with whom deceased had been associated, and several beautiful wreaths were sent by friends. The service at the graveside was conducted bv Rev. Wm. Grant, of St. Andrew’s Church, of which deceased was a member. According to all accounts the drink trouble with natives is getting to be a serious thing in Fiji, says the “New Zealand Herald” correspondent. The vigilance of the white police and the co-operation of the publicans shuts one door on the supply, but there is an apparently unlimited source on which natives, Indians, Samoans, and halfcastes can draw with impunity. Big fines do not seem to lessen the evil, necessarily the profits of the game must come high. Inspector Munro, of the Health Department, is at present on a visit oi inspection to this district. Accompanied by Mr. J. R. Little, borough sanitary inspector, he yesterday morning visited the houses where recently cases of fever have been rqported, and in the afternoon inspected tin* Haiti camping ground, and the drainage arrangements at the Maternity Home. Mr. Munro returns south to-morrow evening, ami will in chic course report on his visit.

About three, weeks ago a man was reported to be missing from a section at Tahora. owned bv Mr. Wm. Evans. Me loft there, and nothing further being heard or seen of him, it was feared something had happened to him. lie loti two letters behind, one for Mr Evans and another for anotiier pei.-< n, and this seemed to point to something (.;■ a mystery being behind the occurrence. Search parties have 'icon out in search of the man and the police have made inquiries. It now transpires that the man has turned up, and has left for his home in another part of the Dominion. His horse, which ho loft behind, Ims since been claimed by his brother.

'Writing of the Federal election campaign in New - South Wales, the correspondent of the “.Australasian" says: —“There is in the field tor the Senate an independent candidate who will have to be reckoned with, and who is displaying the most amazing activity in his canvass. This is Mr. John Norton, who is a member of the State Assembly. He has been touring the State in a motor-car, and addressing meetings in support of his candidature. He is strongly opposed to the existing Labor party and its caucus methods, yet he is appealing for support chiefly to the working classes. That he will poll heavily there can be no doubt. His candidature, so far as energy and methods go, should bo an object-lesson to the Liberals, if they do not wish to court disaster.”

A highly attractive gathering is to take place in the Hon. Captain 'i nosers paddock on Thursday next in aid of the furnishing fund of the Maternity Home. The Mayor and Mayoress have kindly riven their patronage, and a very entertaining programme has been prepared. A garden fete and sale of work are to be supplemented by races for boys, and various other com-petitions-—nail driving, a spelling bee, and hat trimming for gentlemen, besides a merry-go-round, fancy dancing and a “real live monkey show.” Refreshments are to be supplied at town prices. At 8 |p.m. a concert is to be held, and during the evening the City Band will he in attendance. The charges for admission are to be Is for adults, Cd for children over 12 years old, and 3d for children under that age. It is to be hoped that the public will attend in numbers commensurate with the excellence of the object of the gathering.

Each succeeding summer Aucklanders move further afield in search of new holiday resorts, and the “New Zealand Herald’s” Great Barrier correspondent reports that there, have been moro visitors to the Barrier this season than ever before. The majority were Auckland people, visiting the island for the first time, and many of them expressed surprise that such a beautiful resort, wlicili combines the attractions of surf' bathing and fishing with those of bush rambles and mountain climbing, is not better known to residents of the mainland. The difficulty, apparently, lay in the lack of facilities probable visitors had of learning of accommodation, etc., but the Barrier people,_ this seasonhave supplied- tlie Auckland branch of the Tourist Office with all the information likely to be sought, and, in consequence, the Tourist Office is able to recommend visitors to spend a holiday amidst wild and rugged scenery within a few hours’ journey of the city. A man needs to be very cautious and shrewd when ho takes the ripe fruit of his brain to market. The prim i necessity of success, given a good idea is to make your patent a sure thin R. Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Auc eland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin have correspondents and sub agents everywhere, and their repri. tati m for scrupulous dealing gives their clio its full security.*

A full combined piactico of 1 at Camp entertainment will -be he o. the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday ne> , at 7.30 p.m. Definite steps are being ta'kcn by Government to have better ventilatiM of the Lyttelton Tunnel by means forced draught. . ~, It is announced that Mrs. Jowers, confectioner and tea loom p prietress, has been adjudged bank upt. A meeting of creditors is the office of the Deputy A signee at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, lcuiu ary 25th. At a meeting of members of ™ Brigade, held in the brigade station last night, attention was drawn to urgent necessity of sleeping accommo dation being provided at the station. It was decided to make representation* to the Eire Board on the matter. A number of local enthusiasts are endeavoring to arrange for a ’ launch race, to take place in the I*ay on Thursday afternoon. It is intended that the event shall be a handicap one, open to all launches, and that tne course shall be a triangular one, rounu the black buoy and a boat anchorea near Murewai, and back to the rive . Intending entrants may obtain farmer particulars from Mr. J. Adair. Shortly after 9 o’clock last night, a bright glare was observable in *h e direction of lvaiti, and alarms of fire were sounded from both the town arid West End firebells. The brigade turn, ed out smartly, but on reaching the Haiti bridge the glare had died away, and they proceeded no further. It- was thought that the rather reprehensible practice of burning rubbish at night was the cause of the alarm. At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. A Barton, S.M., a young Maori, Taku Itua, was charged with having refused to leave licensed premises when called upon to do so. Sergt. Hutton said the accused was in the billiard-room of the MasonicHotel, on the. sth instant. He was under the influence of liquor, and refused to leave. Constable Dandy took accused to the lock-up, and he was convicted for drunkenness an 4. remanded on the present charge. Accused was convicted and fined £1 with 2s costs, in default 4 days’ imprisonment.

With the object of extending the usefulness of the Gisborne Technical School, it has been decided to establish evening classes, should sufficient pupils offer themselves. At these classes instruction will be given in English, book-keeping, shorthand, typewriting, cookery, and woodwork. A meeting is to be held at the Technical School at 8 p.m. on Friday next, February 18th, for the purpose .of enrolling members and making the necessary arrangements. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the secretary, Air. W. Morgan.

In consequence of the decision to include .the retail storekeepers of "the town, the adjourned meeting of the Retailers’ Association was held yesterday afternoon, in Mr. C. G. Piesse's office. Mr. A. M. Lewis occupied the chair, and in addition lo a number of country storekeepers, there were present: Messrs -J. B. Kells. T. E. Toneycliffe, W. J. Cox and C. Adair. A considerable amount of discussion took (place regarding the attitude of the wholesale warehouses, who, it was stated, are entering into competition with the retailers by selling to private individuals at wholesale rates. Each of the town storekeepers present expressed his approval of the formation of Hie Association. Messrs J. B. Kells. A. M. Lewis. T. E. Tcueycliffe, W. D. Bruce. G. H. Williams, and W. J. Cox were appointed a provisional committee to draft rules and submit them to a general meeting on Thursday week. Dingo Eucalyptus is THE remedy for summer colds. Its wonderful properties as a disinfectant and deodorant prevent bacilli from maturing, and effectually euro colds, coughs, and influenza. From all chemists and grocers, Is bottle, or direct post free from Dingo Medicine Co., 173 Hobson Street, Auce. land.

NEW ZEALAND’S DRINK BILL

The Rev. Edward Walker lias publislp cd his annual summary of the Dominion drin'k bill for 1909. This, worked out at per gallon rates, amounts to £3,652,137, or £3 11s Old per head of population, a decrease of £123.831 upon the previous year’s expenditure, notwithstanding an increase of the population of 26,780. The decrease per head of population is 4s od. During the firstsix months of the year no-license was operating in six districts, and during tiie latter half of the year in twelve. Mr. Walker states that- it- is difficult to say what proportion of the decrease is due to the increase of no-license areas and what is possibly due to a diminished spending power of the people; but he has no doubt that both have contributed to the decrease. That no-licemo In. done so he regards as beyond dispute. '1 lie total estimated expenditure upon alcoholic liquor in this country from the foundation of the colony of New Zealand, at per gallon rates, has now reached the sum of £124,335,413.

DON'T GO TO CANADA” CAMPAIGN.

Evidently the United States authorities are seriously alarmed at the huge exodus of their agricultural population to Canada. With the view of diverting the stream of migration from the Dominion to- the least populous States of the Union, what is described as a “Don’t go to Canada” campaign has been organised, and has taken practical shape in a great land exposition at Chicago. The exhibition was supported by the Federal and Stale Governments, as well as by railway companies and other private interests. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were expended in securing exhibits of grain, vegetables, fruits, and other products of tlie arid and semi-arid iStates, and explanations were given of reclamation proposals and irrigation schemes. At a banquet given by the promoters, addresses urging the necessity for attracting settlers to these States were made by the Governors of Wisconsin arid Colorado, and Mr S. P. Conway, of Chicago. The significance of the great and growing migration from the States to Western Canada was recognised. Governor Deneen, of Illinois, declared that Canada had made more progress during the past 10 years than any other country in the world. Canadians regard the campaign with composure. Previous efforts to frighten emigrants by adverse reports regarding the Canadian climate, soil, and conditions of life si". 11 ally failed.. They were gradually disproved by the knowledge of the actual facts which filtered back from the farmers from Illinois, lowa. Nabraska and other States, who settled in Manitoba Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Co’ lumbin.