Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3264, 8 July 1911, Page 6

Local and General.

There was a promising muster of men who have registered for military t: a ining and stated their desire to join the infantry branch at the Garrison Hall last night-. The H Company, 9th Regiment, also held their ordinary weekly parade, there being forty members present. In all, there weie 10S new men in the hall. With a view to fihing the ranks of the H Company, a selection will be made from these men. Another parade of a similar nature will be held on Tuesday evening, and it is expected that there will be a large attendance. Captain Beere stated to a “Times” reporter last night that the number of men offering was very fair and that they were of a good stamp. On the ground of persistent cruelty to her children, the wife cf a comparatively young man was granted a summary separation order by consent from her husband in the Magistrate’s Court yesteiday. The husband was ordered to pay £1 5s per week towards tlie maintenance of his wife and children, and costs, were fixed at £2 2s.

The antics of the police horse added greatly to the entertainment- of the large assemblage of spectators who watched the progress of the Te Hapara Steeplechase at the Park racecourse yesterday. The leading horses were running neck and neck on the far side of the course, when Dudeen struck a fence and threw his jockey, who did not rise at once. The mounted constable set off at an easy canter to ascertain if the rider was hurt, and he was almost on a level with the grandstand, on the far side, when the remaining horses passed on the second round. The excitement of the chase was evidently too much for the police charger, as it bolted in hot pursuit of the racehorses, and made very creditable progress along the back of the course. Stretching his legs in fine style, lie raced along the back of the course, and was well on his way to the home turn before he could be pulled up. The Rev. J. A. Lochore’s subject tomorrow night in the Methodist Church will be “Hymns, Hymn-writers and their Message,” specially illustrated bv the use of the hymns. The choir will sing as usual. The members of the local Orange Ledge will attend divine service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to-mor-row morning. In the evening the Rev. W. Grant will address “Those in Perplexity.” As a result cf representations made by the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce, the following letter has been received by Mr. W. Hamilton xrvine, lion, secretary of the Chamber, from the Assistant Under-secretary of the Public Works Department:—“With reference to your letter relative to the expenditure of the amount voted for Departmental buddings in Gisborne, I am directed by the Minister of Public Works to inform you that instructions have been given for the preparation of plans and specifications for the buildings referred to.”

Following their policy of giving their patrons the best fare procurable in the Dominion, the management of the Pathe Pictures will introduce another “all star” programme at the theatre this evening. The series lias been accorded a high measure of praise wherever shown, and should be equally successful here.

Wilson’s Malt Extract is a compound made from the purest malted barley alone, which is recommended by the medical faculty for digestive purposes. It contains the requisite amount of diastase, which has the power of digesting any starchy food taken, and is also a most valuable strengthening food, restoring all who suffer from dyspeptic complaint to their normal condition in a very short time. To any one feeling run down a dose or two is a sure reviver, and for children’s use nothong better can be conceived, as it puts marrow into the bones and flesh on the ailing child, and restores delicate children to robust health. The compound is absolutely pure and harmless, and everyone would be the better for using it regularly, as it creates a healthy appetite and does all that Shakespeare describes in his oft quoted toast, “May good digestion wait on appetite, and health on both.”

Warm blankets that keep out the cold from Os lid to 35s pair, Eiderdown quilts 18s Gd, now 13s 6d; Avhite flannelette from 4s 9d dozen; striped flannelette from 3s lid dozen; pink flannelette from 3s 6d dozen; pink embroidery, now 3d dozen, at Rosie and Co.'s big bargain sale.*

TO-DAY. amusements. Pathe Pictures, 2.30 and 8 p.m., H.M. T K?nklng, Garrison Hall (three sessions' MEETINCS. g Agricultural Association, I'armerJT Club, 12 noon. auction sales. F. S. Malcolm, at their Rooms.

TO-MORROW.

CHURCH SERVICES.

Methodist Church.—Preacher, be.. J. A. Lochere. Morning, A Name to Live but Dead,” and children s aildress; evening, "Hymns, .Hymn Writers, and their Message,” specially illustrated. Special hymns and anthem. All welcome. Sunday School, 2.30; Bible Classes, 2.4 a; Tuesday, Fellowship meeting; W ednesdav, C.E., United Presbyterian and Methodist meeting. All invited. le Hapara —Sunday School. 2.30; service at 7, Mr. J. A. Jones. Ormond, 3, Rev. J. A. Loch°rpat utahi Parochial District—Sunday services: Waerenga-o-kun, 2.30 p.m.; Patutahi. 7 p.m. , „ ... Baptist Tabernacle.—Preacher, Rev. W . Lamb. Morning, 11, ‘Christ and the Crowd”; evening, 7, The Divine I ouch. Madame Gleave sings Ave Maria. Violin obligato, Mr. A. Rhinesmith. Anthem and other singing by choir. A hearty welcome. „ , , ~, . St Andrew s Presbyterian Church 11 am , Rev. W r m. Grant, "Stand Fast in the Faith”; 7 0.m., Rev. Wrn. Garnt, “For Those in Perplexity” (communion). 9.45 a.m., Young Men’s Bible Class (senior and junior); 2.40 p.m.. Sunday School and Young Women’s Bible Class (junior); 3 p.m.. Young Women’s Bible Class (senior), Old Manse; Endeavor Meeting every Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. ; Prayer Meeting, "Wednesday evenings, 7.30 p.m.: choir practice, Friday. Mr. Grant and his office-bearers extend a cordial welcome to residents and visitors to any of these services.