Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3217, 13 May 1911, Page 4

Local and General.

'-O' « ——■» -. Last night, in Wootton’s Hall, a unique and valuable collection of slides dealing with psychic phenomena was shown by Rev. S. Barnett to a thoughtful audience. To-night he speaks at Sievwright-’s Monument on “Man’s Seven Bodies,” and to-morrow night at Masonic Hall, Childers Road, on “Physical Healing by Spirit Doctors.”

The following passengers arrived m town by Messrs. Redstone and Sons’ coaches yesterday :—From Tologa Bay : Miss Chick, Messrs. Duneford, Murray, Wintle, Allan, and Gray. From Tokomaru Bay: Messrs. Chesson, A. R. Williams, and Gush. From Tiniroto: Messrs. Stead (2), Drake (2), Spoats, Logan (2), Heffernan, Hughes, and Gordon.

By advertisement elsewhere in this issue it will be seen that the southern members of the Hawke’s Bay Presbytery are supplying most of the Presbyterian town and country services tomorrow. The, Rev. F. Tucker, of Taradale, will occupy the pulpit of St. Andrew’s in the morning, his subject being, “Why be Religious?” In the evening the Rev. J. A. Asher, 8.A., of St. Paul’s, Napier, will preach on “Vision.” The "Rev. W. Grant will preach at Matawhero in the evening.

At the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow evening the Rev. W. Lamb will give the second of the new series of addresses on “Why Many To-day are not Receiving Jesus Christ.” Mr. Lamb is inviting members of his congregation to supply the reasons, and the special reason to be considered to-morrow is one sent in this week: “That present terrible social conditions make it impossible for many to be Christians.” The subject of the morning sermon will be, “The Great Wonders of Our Redemption,” and a special series of children’s addresses will be commenced on “The Pilgrim’s Progress.”

Speaking at the meeting of cadets at the Y.M.O.A. rooms last evening, Lieutenant Skelley stated that during his tour of this district he had been brought face to face with a fact that had quite altered his 1 views in regardto the standard of enthusiasm -maintained by some companies of Territorials. While at Te Karaka recently, he had been told of three men who rode thirty seven miles to parade, and often returned to their homes the same night.

The postmaster at Tuparea reports that owing to the river being, flooded, the Pakihiroa mailman had to return to Tuparoa last evening. He will probably get across the river to-day

A special matinee of the Pathe Pictures is to be held this afternoon'. The new week-end change of programme will be submitted, and will be repeated in tlie _ evening. A grown of ai (tractive subjects comprise the series, the star item being the picture play, “Rip Van Winkle.”

Mi'. J). M. Orr, iiroduc-e merchant, who has been carrying on business for some time past, is removing to the premises until recently occupied by Messrs P. W •Sargieson and Co., and wifi-com-mence business 1 there on Monday next.

.Cr«. Pn't'c. Smith, Brown, Webb, and Wade inspected the proposed powerhouse and tramway station sites' in Oobden and Carnarvon Streets' yeTerday. The buildings l proposed to be erected comprise a power-house in brick, accommodating: the tiro' sets of Diesel engines now on, order, together with the balance of the electrical plant. Alongside it is proposed to erect a, long, wooden - stricture. the tramway barn , accommodating six ; - ears, two- abreast. On the side of this again it is proposed to. erect 'the. .workshop for general on'Sneering, repairs,:: etc. The Councillors present ropearFd to be unanimously of opinion that .the; Carnarvon Street site should be adopted, and a notice of inotion. changing the site to this locality will probably be moved at the' next Council meeting.

Them will be- a. penumbra] eclltose of the Moon this evening, which, will commence at 3.16 p.m. and finish ait 7.37 p.m. - f

There was a brief sitting of the Police Court yesterday, Mr. H. E. Hill, J.P., presiding. A man named Clifford Thomas was fined the sum of £l, in default four days’ imprisonment, for drunkenness, and one first offender on a similar charge was fined 8s and 2s costs.

There will be a full day at the skating rink to-day. starting at 10 o’clock this morning with the children’s session. At both afternoon and evening sessions the full rink staff will be present, and the band will play at the session to-night.

A sale of Indian and Oriental goods will be conducted under the auspices of the Ramabai Mission, in aid of the child widows of India, at Whinray’s Hall, on Thursday and Friday next. Particulars of the goods to be offered are advertised in this issue, and it will be seen that they embrace a rare collection of silks, laces, embroideries, silverware, brassware, carving, frames, boxes, buckles, and other Eastern works of art too numerous to mention. The quality of the goods, as well as the good cause for which the sale is being held, should ensure a large attendance at the function.

A large ouantity of plant for the larger of the two oil bores at r I otangi for the New Zealand Oilfields, Ltd., came to 1 band yesterday. Operations will continue to- be vigorously proceeded with. Other shipments, it is understood. are now on the water.

The City Band programme for tomorrow afternoon’s conceit, commencing at a quarter to tlu-ee, has been selected as follows: —March, “Sweet Spring”; grand contest selection, “Falstaff” (Verdi); hymns (a) '“Joyful Greetings,” (b) “Song of Gladness” (Greenwood’s arrangements); selection, “Opera Bouquet No. 2 (Bidgood) ; march, “Castle Hill.” The concert will be given at the Trafalgar Rotunda (The Point).

On Sunday evening the Rev. J. A. Lochore is to preach on “Seekers and Savers,” from Harold Begbie’s book, “In the Hands of the Potter,” which deals with the work of the West London Mission. The anthem “Be Merciful unto Me” will be rendered, and Jude’s sacred solo, “Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock,” will be sung. Mr. Lochore will continue his addresses on “The Revelation” on Sunday morning, chapter 1., 19, 20, being the subject.

The mem Derr, of the staff of the “Gisborne Times” assembled last evening in order to make a presentation to Mr. 0. W. Exall, of the “Times” staff, who is severing his connection with the paper, and leaves for the South by tomorrow’s steamer. Mr. D. M. Gorman made the presentation, which consisted of a handsomely chased cigarette case and cigarette holder, and the heads of the various departments spoke of their pleasant relations with Mr. Exall, who responded feelingly. sDuiiniy the long winter evgjgngs thorelg^— fcjjnore pleasaiAsagmination fo r ladie* 11 1 needle work. All the selling at 4d per skein atW RCsie and Co.’s* To get np in the morn.. aD'’ be faced with ihe necessity of shavi™-. O rore leaving home for work, is an,, experience which most men have. A local gentleman who had slept in rather long the ether morning hastily jumped out of bed with half an hour to shave, dress, have breakfast, and reach his place of business. His razor was not in the best of order, and he regarded the operation of shaving with no favor. However, to his utter surprise and joy his good wife had, on the previous day, had the foresight to pmckase one of Morse’s patent "Safacto” razors, which she there and then presented to him. He tried it, and reached work in time and smiling. Call and see the “Safacto” at either of Morse’s shops in Gladstone Road. Twelve months’ guarantee given and setting p-ee.*

ABSTRACT OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Business notice —Baldwin and Rayward. Church Services —St. Andrew’s Cnurcii. Business notice —George Davis, Ltd. Church services—Patutaki Parish. Notice —Titiiaugi Road Board. Horse, saddle, and bridle lost. Notice —Ramabai Mission, Sale of Work. Auction sale—F. S. Malcolm and Co. House to let. Tenders invited to supply firewood. Business notice —D. M. Orr. Business notice —W. Lissant Clayton. Church services—Baptist Tabernacle. Business notice—Melbourne Cash. Business notice —W. Hay. Business notice —Chas. Buscke. Lectures, Rev. S. Barnett. Notice applications C. and A. Line. Business notice —Robb Bros. Business notice—Mrs. T. H. Wood. Furhithre 'sale at Te Karaka—Miller and Craig. -V; . Business notice—Machell and Russell. Cottage for'sale or lease. Public meeting —Mr. A. H. Anderson. Buggy, horse, and harness for sale. Good general wanted.