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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2753, 7 March 1910, Page 4

The new jury list has been compiled, and is now open for inspection at the Police Court. All those who have promised donations of groceries to the iVlatornity Home would greatly assist that institution if they sent their contributions along to Miss Anderson, the matron, as early as possible. Arrangements are well in hand for the annual St. Patrick’s sports meeting to be held on March 17. A special meeting of the committee will be held this evening at 7.30 to finally arrange a number of details.

A novel feature at the banquet in iioucr of his Excellency the Governor at Nelson (states the ‘‘Nelson Mail") was a living grape vine in a pot, which was placed before him with luscious bundles of grapes still growing, awaiting his Exce liencv ’a pleasure. A full set of Boosey’s Brass Band instruments arrived by the s.s. Alonowai last evening to the order of Messrs E. Clirisp and Son, for tho Gisborne City Band/ The instruments, which are" valued at £4OO, will be. displayed in the firm’s window up to 7.30 p.in. today, when tho City Band will take delivery ‘of them.

The death occurred yesterday at the Gisborne hospital, of Mr George Campbell, of Patutahi, an old settler of the district. Mr Campbell took up land at Patutahi at the time of the original Government sale, and has held and worked it until recently. He was a bachelor 54 years of age, and a brother of Mr James Campbell of Makauri. Air. F. TV. Alarchant, C.E., arrived from Gisborne on Saturday morning, having been retained by the Borough Council to inspect and report on tho To Ami pipe line. At the conclusion of his in:--:?Mion, which will occupy some days. Mr. Murdnnt will confer with the Council on that subject, and also regarding the supervision of the installation of tlie drainage and sewerage schemes.

The “Grey month Evening Star’" states that the deer liberated in the lvoiterangi and Ivokatnhi districts some time ago are thriving and increasing in a surprising manner. Several settlers are' complaining bitterly of the manner in which they arc spoiling their turnip crops, and intend asking permission from the Acclimatisation Society to protect themselves against the depredations of the deer. Blackbcrrying in and around Stratford is finding favor with young and old. It is assorted on good authority that within a stone’s throw of the borough ono person, tlm ot-lior day, gathered a sufficiency of this outlawed fruit within a few hours to realise close vipon £1 sterling. Inglewood is likewise attracting much attention from jam and wine makers, the crop of blackberries in that locality being most luxuriant eclipsing anything observable before the Noxious "Weeds Act was passed, states the local “Post.” The German system or building and arming warships is different to tho English. In Great Britain there are several establishments where battleships can be constructed and armed from start to finish, but in Germany there is only one such establishment, and that is Krupp’s. Further, ail the armour and guns required for ships built at other yards are made at the Krupip works. In addition to home orders, Krupp’s have always a largo number of foreign orders on hand. Un Krupp’s resources depends Germanyo ability to satisfy her naval ambition-...

A Mastorton resident, who has recently been visiting Castlepoint, is most enthusiastic regarding the future that lies ahead ol Masterton’s seaside resi'i't, and he wonders whv the .resort is not visited by more Wairarapa residents than at present are in the habit of going there. The beach is most delightful from a bather’s point of view, and perfectly safe for children who may venture some distance from the shore without fear of getting into danger. 'The coaches run at convenient hours, while the distance is rapidly traversed by motor car; a Mnsterton car, coming from Castlepoint, cut out the distance, the other day, in three hours and aqunrter. Splendid fishing may be obtained, and some shooting, while it must be admitted, says the “Age," that for a genuine seaside holiday in a quiet locality, Castlepoint is pre-emin-ently one of the finest placeg in the Dominion.

The water-diviner is a person viewed w ith great suspicion in some quarters, but in others he is accepted at his own valuation. The Otago Hospital Board believes in him. At the last meeting of the latter body, when Mr Wales (architect) was present, and matters connected with the consumptive sanatorium now being erected near Palmer, ston South were under consideration, members seemed somewhat exercised in their minds (says the “Times”), to know the best and cheapest way of obtaining for the institution an adequate supply of good Water. It was believed that there was abundance of artesian water in the vicinity, but the difficulty was to locate, it. “Well,” said Air. Walter Blackie, of Mosgiel, “I've got- a man who can find you water without, any trouble. He found it for me. He took me to a paddock where he said the water was, and followed along the surface of the ground the course of the subterranean creek. I blindfolded him, i:d ho followed the windings of the creek again. I sank a well, and found tbi water there- all right.” 'Tim very man wo want,” slid the chairman, \. .th great satisfaction, and arrangements were forthwith made for the man voth tire sixth sense to be hired an .1 taken to tlie sanatorium grounds and asked to ii < ic ato a suitable spot for the sinking of a well.

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 Stroet, Auck. Lind.

In this issue Dr. J. Clive Collins hja an announcement concerning his candidature for the Hospital Board. The following was tho amount of the Customs duties collected at the lot. Customs House for last week : Customs duties £1248 14s 2d, surtax £2B 17s 4d, beer duty £62 14s, light dues £4l 11* lid, shipping fees £2 14s 6d, other r. ccipts 1 £1; total £1385 Us lid. A special meeting of the Harbor Board will he held at 2 p.m. to-day, to .consider the question of the extension of the breakwater in accordance witn the plans which have been approved, by the Marine Department. The plans were received in Gisborne on Satuiday unorning.

An English doctor, whoso patients are scattered over a wide district, takes carrier pigeons with him on his rounds, and sends his prescriptions to th c apothecary by their agency. Ho also leaves pigeons with distant families, to ho let loose when his services are needed.

The opening night of the Shackle ton South Pole Pictures has been altered to Thursday next, instead of Wednesday as previously announced, on account or the s.s. Tarawera being a day behind time. The Shacklcton season will now he limited to two nights only, viz., Thursday and Friday. At a fairly well attended meeting of farmers on * Saturday afternoon, the resolutions regarding the grading and control of frozen meat for export, which appeared in the “limes ’ on February 26th, were carried with slight modifications. An interesting discussion took place, and several questions were asked and were answered by tho chairman, Mr. TV. D. Lysnar. Several passengers have obtained permission to travel by the training ship Amokura to the Southern Islands, says the “Press.” They are the Messrs Heberley. resident of Campbell Island, and Mr Cook, owner of a whaling station at Cape Brett. Mr Cook has just returned from a trip to England, whither he went to purchase an up-to-date whaling vessel, and he is now on his wav to the Southern Islands to see what are the prospects of establishing a new station.

The following have been added to the telephone exchange:—s4l, Bull, G. T., residence, Russell Street; 266. Childion’s Creche, Grey Street: 208, Dunlop, Mrs. K., residence, Whataupoko; 521, Convent of Mercy, Lowe Street: 014, doLautonr, C. 8., commission agent, Lowe Street; 455, dekautour, C. 8., residence, Ormond Road; 489, Robertson. IP, residence, Palmerston Road; 150 j Keane, J. J., residence, Clifford Street; 491, Townley Maternity Home, Childers Road. Deleted: 519, deLuitour, C. B.

One of the greatest difficulties confronting women is to win the esteem of their own sex. This was the expressed opinion of Mrs R. A. TT right, wife of the member for Wellington South, who headed a deputation to the Mayoress of Wellington, (Mrs Newman), last week. Mr Wright held that Mrs Newman had suceeded in this most difficult undertaking. She h'Ui won the esteem of her sex, won it fairly, won it by hard work, won it by faithfulness to duty. Could this be denied? asked Mrs Wright. She doubted if Mrs Newman’s greatest opponents (if she hau any) would deny it.

'The annual harvest festival services were held in the Methodist Church yesterday. The Church was prettily decorated. pleasing effects being got by the introduction of wheat and poppies in the decorative scheme. Many tributes of liar vest were displayed, giving evidence of the prosperity of the distinct. The Rev. J. A. Locliore conducted both services, in the morning taking for his subject “The Crowned Year.” In the afternoon a special address was given to the children. Botli the services were well attended, particularly the evening service, when the subject was “A Farmer’s Gift.” Special music was rendered by the Choir, three anthems, “To Him who made us,” “Thrust in the sickle and Reap,” and “How lovely are the Messengers,” being given, and a solo “Nearer my God to Thee” was pleasingly sung by Mr Gray. An interesting communication, constituting a link between tho Canterbury Chamber of Commerce (England) and the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce (New Zealand) has just been received bv the secretary of the last-mention -d Chamber (says the Christchurch “Press”). The secretary of the English Canterbury Chamber writes: —“I am directed to convey the best thanks of our body to your own (for the copy of tlie souvenir hook of Christchurch, forwarded), and to say how much they esteem this compliment, and how highly they regard the sentiment which prompted' the kind act. Also to express the admiration our Chamber felt for the beauty of the district depicted, and lor the artistic merit or the work. . .■ I forward a copy of a work issued some few years since, giving some litt] c account M tlie mother city, which I am, in conclusion, to say heartily greets her daughter, and wishes her every success and prosperity.”

There was an attendance of between GOO and 7UO people at the \rotoria Domain yesterday afternoon when the Gisborne City Band gave a most- attractive concert.' including the items which will be the test (pieces at the contest in Wanganui next week. By steady practice the Band has made wonderful progress of late and its treatment of rather difficult music yesterday afternoon came ns a revelation to many. The test march “Electoral” was especially well rendered, an unusual feature being the marching evolutions of the Band while playing. A collection taken tip at the gates realised £9 los Gd and a bandsman contributed the amount necessary to swell the total to £lO. During the afternoon Mr W. Webb announced that- the sunt of £-10 was still required to enable the Band to attend the contest, and that a canvass of the business people of the town would be made to-day and to-morrow. The following was the full programme : March, “Miners’ Gala” ; tost selection. “Belle of* Brittany” ; test quartette, Messrs J. Davis and B. Williams (cornets), W. Harris' - (euphonium) and T. Williams (tenor horn): test march. “Electoral’; selection, “Diamond Star” (the item to be played by the Band in Wanganui at the Garden Fete); selection, “Madame Angot.” Prior to the performance in the Domain the Band marched from the firebell, playing the well-known march “Federation.” Every man who smokes realises that a good pipe is a necessity. That’s wliv old pipes are treasured. How when you want a good, easy and' pleasant smoking pipe, pay us a call. It will pay you to, as wo hold large stocks of the best pipes made and all the well-known makers are represented: Loewe, Conroy, Peterson, Glokar, 8.8.8., G.8.D., “Morse, Special,” etc. Also we can produce the finest selection of Havana, Manila and Indian cigars over imported into the colony, which are. matured to suit the most fastidious tastes. Call and inspect or order through our special mail department. —Morse’s, Glad’ &tq*ie Hoad, Gisborne.*

Mr J TV. Bright, J.P-, president the Police Court on Saturday morning fined a first offending inebriate who did not appear, £l, the amount ot hi- bail. Messrs F. S. Malcolm and Con. continued the sale of Mrs E. dowers’ bankriot stock on Saturday, when overylh ,V was cleared except the manufacto'htk plant, for.whjcl. a offer was not received. I lie Mock ica lised fairly good prices. The butter manufactured by the Tm-inea Dairv Factory evidently poss<*sos good name on tl.e market According to the Jjav ir Pie tv Times,” the last account sales to’liand show that tie, hotter from the local factory realised 122 s per cat., or it 4c rate- of 13 1-14(1 per lb. Mr G Lament Gurr, teacher oi singing voice production, etc., who re.ci ntly commenced the practice, of ),» profession in Gisborne, ha=, deci & <> offer a scholarship amongst Ins PMP’-k for the most promising voice, male or female. The scholarship will consist of free tuition for two terms.

Private advices which have oeen >ereivod at "Wellington state that H.M..~>. Pioneer, third-class protected cruiser and drillship for naval residents m Ney. Zealand, is expected to sail from .Syonev for Auckland on the Huh March. The cruiser subsequently comes southwards.

Mr. S. Turkington, headmaster ot the Malice School, writing to the J srinaki Education -Board reports the Eltham “Argus,” states that while ne was absent during the summer vacation.- two patent bee boxes and bee> were blown up with explosives, anc the end blown out of a fowl house. Jhe explosion was heard at Rowan, nearly four miles from the residence. Local billiard-room .proprietors ( ays tlie “Free Press,” Balelutha) have received notice from the police to stop playing “devil’s pool a game in which wooden pins are played upon with balls. This is a very serious Kow to the proprietors of billiard saloons, as the prohibited game was the one on which they chiefly relied to make a living. The lesnlt will he that, in nolicense areas at all events, a large percentage of the rooms will down.

The general feeling is that the election for the new Hospital Board is going to be a remarkably keen one, and additional candidates are being announced almost daily. On Saturday the nominations or Air. TV. D. S. MacDonald, ALP., and Mr. A. Lewis were received for the TV aikohu County, and it is also probable that Captain Tiffen will be a candidate from the same district. In addition to the gentlemen already announced as candidates for the Borough, Air. John Alaynard is also mentioned as being likely to seek election.

A well-attended meeting of the Ormond Sheep Dog Trial Club was held in the Ormond Hotel on Saturday night. Mr. J. A. Caesar, president, occupied the chair. It was decided that Air. TV . O. Rutherford, of Canterbury, be appointed judge for the meeting of the club, to take place at Ormond on Apnl 7th, Bth, and 9th. Over thirty new members were elected, and it was decided after discussion that the prizemoney in the three- classes be increased. In addition the sum of £4O has been promised as donations towards special prizes. Tlie customary social will be held on the night of April 7th, and on the following night it is proposed to hold a pipers’ concert. Admission to tlie former will be, as usual, by ticket, and the second function will be exclusively for members and their friends by invitation. Afternoon tea will lie provided for lady visitors each afternoon. Full details of the different competitions will be made known in the course of a few da vs.

A MAX AND HIS SHAKES. A curious exhibition of a man's power over snakes was given at Sydney lastweek by “Professor” Fox. The professor hails from Botany, and in the sands of La Pcronse he catches snakes for a liviug. At a social hold by the Sanitary Inspectors’ Association he had been invited to show what he could do. Professor Fox came with a nice wicker, work basket, which he opened, and from a small bag inside tipped out the 4ft. Gin. tiger snake which he- had caught that- afternoon at the Botany public school. The snake was verv active, but Fox grabbed it before it could go more than a yard or two in the direction of the audience, and calmly folded it round his neck. At the professor’s touch the tiger grew -uite calm. It immediately reclined peacefully where it had been put, apparently willing to stay there indefinitely. But that was not Fox’s idea. Taking the snake by the neck, he opened its mouth with the blunt edge of a penknife, and showed the two curved fangs on the upper jaw. He pressed against the teeth, and out splashed the snake’s venom, some on the blade of the knife, the rest on the professor’s hand. Putting it carelessly round liis neck again, Fox then made two small incisions in his hand, and rubbed in the poison. Whatever effect it had was imperceptible. Five minutes after Fox had three tiger snakes arid five, blacks wriggling all over him. while he offered to meet anyone alive in a snake-catching match for £IOO a side.

FURNISHING GO VER XME A T ■HOUSE. When replying to the deputation in Wellington which protested against imported furnishings being obtained for Government House, the Minuter of Public Works said lie was sorry that the deputation had taken so much notice of a rumor of the kind. Like some other rumors, however, it had seme foundation. Some time ago the. Government ordered wallpaper from Home for three of the principal rooms. It was then suggested that other articles. for the rooms, such as grates, fenders, carpets, mantelpieces, cretonnes, etc., should also be -ent for so that they might be in harmony with the wallpapers. That was- a point in regard to which the Government had not yet cciiie to a decision. Altogether there were 70 rooms in the residence, and the Government intended to cab for tenders in New Zealand for all the furniture and furnishings except what was required for the rooms to which lie had alluded. In regard -to the French polishing, he might say that there was no intention to import polishers, and that the work would be done by day labor. He might add -that the suggestion in regard to the furnishings for the throe rooms which he had mentioned was that the same people who. selected the wnllpnoers sh-' , rM be requested to nick the _ other articles. Inwall the goods which it was proposed to import would not cost more than £G9O or £6OO. which was only a small item out. of the whole amount which would require to be expended in that direction. “T, may tell you candidly,” Mr MTvenzie added,* “that tenders for the articles will he called in the four chief centres in order to place all parts of the Dominion on the same footing.”