Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3233, 1 June 1911, Page 4

Local and General.

The Chief Postmaster notifies that too post office at Te Ha para is to be closed on and after to-day, owing to the fact that the Department is unable to arrange for its continuance. A novel exhibition will be. on view m the window of Mr. W. Stewart, bootmaker, Peel Street, to-day, in the form of a boot in -water. The upper of the boot is made of Pyrotan leather, and is guaranteed thoroughly waterproof, and it is claimed that it will remain sett and pliable and wear much longer than ordinary leather. The new boot should prove most suitable for outdoor work in winter.

The National Bank of New Zealand, Ltd., notify by advertisement in this Issue, the opening of a branch in Gisborne. This is tangible evidence of the increasing importance and prosperity of the district, and the advent of this enterprising and progressive Bank will be a welcome addition to the existing financial institutions of the town. Mr. Justice Edwards has granted probate in the wills of the late Thos. John Jackson (Mr. Burnard) and the late Frederick J. Staff (Mr. F. W. Nolan).

A man who was released from a German prison the other day, after serving 35 years’ penal servitude, for manslaughter, committed during a burglary when he was 20 years of age, implored in vain to be taken back and allowed to end l his days in the quietude of his cell. Motorears. electric trams, and even bicycles were new to him, and when lie saw the streets of liis native city he trembled and had to 'be led like a. child. Mr. R. Johnston, J.P., presided at the Police Court- yesterday morning. John Flanagan, a second offender for drunkenness, was fined £1 and costs 2s; in default four days’ imprisonment. A private message from . Auckland states that Mademoiselle Antonia Dolores concluded a most successful tour at the Choral Hall there on Tuesday evening, when hundreds were unable to obtain admission. . She leaves for Australia via 'Wellington to-morrow.

Major Toomer, the Social Secretary of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, is visiting Gisborne on business matters, and will give an address at the Citadel to-night. The Major will be able to speak specially on the work being done at- Pakatoa and Roto-Roa Islands, having spent a fortnight there recently. He will also mention the work of the Army in the Prison Gate Homes, the Workmen’s Homes, and the Orphan Boys’ Home, Eltham. A project is on foot to establish the whaling industry in Akaroa Harbor. During the past three weeks over 40 whales, including several right whales, have been sighted within three miles of the coast, between Peraki and Akaroa, and, during the past week, whales have been sighted daily. A meeting is to he held with the idea of floating a company, and, if successful, a plant will be immediately procured, and a start made as soon as possible. In the meantime, boats’ crews are being formed, and other details, arranged.

A Dominion No-License Convention is to be held at Wellington on June 18 and following days. Representatives will attend from all parts of New Zealand. Important suggestions in connection with temperance reform are to be discussed, but’ it is anticipated that in regard to the main planks there will be unanimity. This applies particulary to the demand for The hare majority issue at the licensing polls. According to the Labor Journal, for May the numbers of men employed on various railways in jthe North- Island were as follow : —Kawakawa-Graham-toiwn, 134; Kawakawa-llokianga, 402; North Auckland, 145; Gisborno-Motu, 373; Tauranga-Paengaroa, 175; NapierGisbbrne 6; Mount Egmont branch, 18; Stratford-Ongarue, 459. The numbers Oif men employed in road works in the districts of the North Island were as follows: —North Auckland, 504; Auckland, 283; Tauranga, 92; Otoko, 352; Stratford, 1011 -Wellington, 133.

The Gladstone Road Wood and Coal Company notify generally that all orders not paid for on delivery after this notification will l be charged at the rate of 6d extra pea- bag. We supply from a bag to a thousand.cords. Price 2s per bag cash. No credit.* Mr. Poden, the London buyer for Messrs. C. Rosie and Co., has secured for this firm a choice little assortment of latest styles in Ladies’ Long Coats at a very big ! discount, and they will be sold to-day and during the next few days at 30 per cent., or 6s in the £, discount on usual prices.*

The usual holiday sessions held at the skating ring this af^ and evening. The toboggans wUbe in evidence, and the full P .. at (both sessions. The nuk bank will play at to-night’s performance. It is stated that certain circumstances surrounding the fire which tookjplaco in the New Zealand Shipping Company o wool store on Tuesday night are sudli a to call for an inquiry.

A Press Association message from Christchurch states that yesterday afternoon Mr. P. Selig, managei of Chrsitcburch Press Company, W}l about to leave on an extended healtli trip to Australia, was presented) uitn an address by the commercial staff of Company, and also a handsome tra\e ihg bag. Human felicity is produced not so much by great pieces of good imtune that seldom happen as by little tages that occur every day. thus, it you teach a man to shave with a balacto razor, which we guarantee and keep m order, you may contribute more to toe happiness of his life than by giving him a hundred guineas. The sum may he soon spent, the regret only _ remaining or having foolishly consumed it, but m tne other case he escapes the frequent vexation of a dull razor scraping the skins surface, and being late for work, etc. This razor permits a sliding, gliding, diagonal motion, which gives an absolutely clean shave, leaving the ta.ee soxt and smooth without the slightest irritation or soreness, which makes shaving a pleasure. Obtainable at Morses, tobacconist', Masonic and Central shops, Gladstone Road, Gisborne- Telephone, 641*

ABSTRACT OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Scarlet Troubadours Costume Comedy Co. H. Currie for prime potatoes. Young boy or girl wanted. Notice—Gisborne Chamber of Commerce. Two smart boys wanted. Business notice —J. B. Leydon. Opening National Bank of New Zealand. . n Tenders invited for formation ot a road. Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club. White sapphire lost. (Residence for sale. , Programme song recital —Mr. and Mrs. Gurr. Meetings, Salvation Army. Tenders for properties. Progressive Euchre Party. Five-roomed house to Ic-t. Meeting. Kia Ora Dairying Co. Notice —Te Ivaraka Sports Club. Trespass notice. Greenstone heart lost. Drink Wai-Rongoa. Mr. Hurrey’s funeral takes place today, 2 p.m. For sale, acre, Clifford Street. To let, 6-roomed house. Married couple wanted. Wanted, a cook-general. Reception to (Major-General Godley. Civic reception to Major-General Godley, Saturday morning. Acclimatisation Society—Reward for hawks’ feet.