Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3251, 23 June 1911, Page 4

Local and General.

There was a gratifying demand for extra copies of the ‘‘Gisborne Times” special Coronation edition. Of an exceedingly heavy issue but a limited number of copies now remain. If it should happen that any mistake occurred in connection with the delivery, the omission will bo gladly rectified upon notification. Early application will now bnecessary in order to secure additional copies.

William Bain, a middle-aged mm was charged befoe M. W. A. Barton, S.M., on Wednesday morning with having stolen the sum of £1 10s, the property of Messrs Parnell and Sons.. His Worship remanded the accused until Monday. Alt amusing incident took place at Tucker’s paddock yesterday just after the last speaker had. concluded his remarks. Whether from the weight of eloquence it had had to carry or from insecure construction the dais, on which some -twenty-five people -were standing, collapsed, and one corner sank gently -until it rested on the ground. This mishap occasioned no inconvenience, as the dais was not required afterwards, and fortunately no one was injured. The committee appointed to judge the displays in the shop windows yesterday, in the competition for a gold medal, placed their award as follows: — Messrs C. Rosie and Co. 1, Mr. Nat. Hooper 2, Mr. T. Adams 3. A short sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday, Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., presiding. A man named Frederick Robinson was charged with having travelled cn the s.s. Mokoia between Auckland and Gisborne without paying his fare and with intent to evade payment thereof. He was convicted and fined the sum of £3, one month being allowed in which to pay. in default ten days’ imprisonment. Miss Rita Barry, who makes her first armearance on the stage in Gisborne at Miss Rosemar- Rees’s farewell performance next Tuesday evening, has been cast for the .-rt of Rose Dalrymple in “In Honour Bound.” Miss Barry, who possesses many natural gifts for the stage, should"muddy establish herself as a favorite with the audience. Miss Reas herself appears as Lady Carlvon, a strongly sympathetic part in the same play

Two men named Whare Carroll and Ivan were before Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, charged with disorderly behavioral - and causing a bi-each of the ]>eace. The affair, it was alleged, was the outcome of an accidental collision, but His Worship fined Carroll £2 and 2s costs and Vasta £1 and 2s costs. Mr. A. J. Rachinger, who is in charge of the Okitu bacon factory at Matawhero. received a telegram last night from Mr. B. A. Armstrong, the manager, stating that for the sixth year in succession Okitu bacons and hams had taken first prize at the Palmerston winter show.

To the list of baths, other than mere soap and water baths, must lie added the “bath of flowers.” This is popular in America just now, and in its vai-ious forms is warranted to cure all manner of nervous disorders. Thus at a fashionable New York “hydropath” you can have a bath of boiled rcses and lilies ■for “that tired feeling.” one of pine needles and violets to dispel melancholia, and dozens of other “flowery dips.” ,The idea is not America’s own, for in Osten d, for years past, it has been possible for 5s or so to bath oneself in concoctions of lavender, lilies, roses, carnations or anything else that may take the fancy. One fair New Yorker, however, seems to have achieved the record. She rises attar of roses, sea water and milk, and her daily dip is said to cost her some 20.00ddol'. per annum. Mails for the United Kingdom despatched from Wellington on the 16th. by the Warrimoo, arrived in Sydney t o late for despatch by the special to Melbourne. They will be despatched by tile German steamer Zicten. and should arrive in London on 27th July.

The practical examination under the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music will probably be held about September 25th. next. Candidates must give notice of their intention to sit to the honorary local representative, Mr. F. J. Rowley, on or before July Ist. r ihe examiner for this year is Mr. Douglas Redman. The pupils of the Patutahi School were presented with their Coronation medais on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. H. T. Raw ns ley and the chairman of the committee both addressed the children, and cheers, were given for the King. Reference was unde to the honour conferred on the Acting-Prime Minister, ior "wiKiin uiso hearty cheers were given. A general meeting of the Gisborne Co-operative Building is to -be held to-night in Townley’s Hail, to dispose of loans amounting to £ISOO m No. 1 issue, and £SOO in No. 2 issue. The Coronation of the King now being an acknowledged fact, kindly forward yoi’i- orders for wood, coal, coke, to the Gisborne Wood and Coal Company (opposite Royal Hotel). 2s per bag. No credit* One can hardly realise what it will he to do Gisborne City in an electric tram, neither can you realise the wonderful value and selection of engagement rings that Grieve, jeweller, is now showing. Designs are exquisite.*