Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3308, 29 August 1911, Page 4

Local and General.

A number of residents in the vicinity of Victoria township wrote to the Harbor Board yesterday protesting against logs being placed on the Wnikanae beach and sand being carted away. It was thought that the matter of the sand should be referred to the Borough Council, as the place from where it was taken was under their control. The Overseer stated that he had ordered the logs to be placed on the beach, hut not in the position they had been ieitin, and he would have them removed.

The sale of work in aid of tho selfdenial fund open* to-day at the Salvation Army Citadel, and from the great interest taken in the preparations it is anticipated that the function will lie a success. The Pathe Picture Management are J| arranging to visit To Karaka next Monday and Matawhero on Tuesday, when they will present the Coronation , pictures and also the funeral of the Jato Cardinal Moran. The complete electric plant will lie taken to the country, and the pictures produced on exactly the same scale as at His Majesty s Theatre, Gisborne

Vho Harbor Board recently decided that Mr A T. Johnston, tlie wharfinger, should take charge of and deliver the passengers’ luggage on the arrival of the Tuatea from tendering a coastal passenger steamer. The chairman (Mr Townley) yesterday moved to rescind the motion. Mr Wachsmann described the scene on the wharf when a steamer came in as “one of chaos,” and he pointed out how well the passenger traffic at the Napier railway station was carried out compared with the Gisborne wharf. Other members spoke in similar terms. It was eventually decided to write to the Steamship Companies asking them to appoint men to look after the luggage.

A meeting of the Gisborne Non-Com-missioned Officers Club was held last evening in the rooms of the Club at the Garrison Hall. The members assembled to bear a lecture by Staff-Sergeant Major Bishop on the subject of “Protection.” The lecturer dealt exhaustive! v with his subject, and much- interest was taken in the various points raised.

The No-license league’s Executive met at 7.30 last night in St. Andrew's Schoolroom. The electoral boundaries were considered, but no great satisfaction was expressed with them, the matter of community of interest having been largely ignored. At the League meeting the Taylor Memorial circular was read, and means were decided on to secure subscriptions for the fund. Subscriptions may be handed to the treasurer, Mr D. Morice, or to ether members of the League. It was decided to try and secure a visit from the Rev. G. Tregear, President of the Western Australian Alliance, early in September. Inquiries are being made for suitable canvassers who may be engaged for a short time before the poll. An open-air meeting is to be held at the Sievwright Monument on Saturday night, the Rev. H. L. Blamires, of Napier. being one of the speakers. “New Era” distributors considered that the paper was doing good work for the cause. A number of suburban meetings have been arranged for the ensuing weeks.

The ‘Works Committee of the Harbor Board was yesterday instructed to report on the question of taking down the old telephone line from Mr Nolan’s to the lighthouse, and erecting and repairing the line from the Government line to the lighthouse. A tender of £ls was received from the Government linesman, but some members thought that the work should be inspected betender was accepted. •'■'Here we are winding round and .round the country for three-quarters of an hour, and are still back at the same old point," said Mr Wachsmann at a meeting of the Harbor Board yesterday, when tne Board was discussing the number of sections the Tauwhareparae block should be divided into. “It is a deliberate waste of time.” He added: “What are we put on a committee for ? ”

The total cost of sending the Maui to Auckland was £263S 7s 6d according to accounts laid before the Harbor Board yesterday. The principal items were: Dock charges £122 -5s sd. repairs £034 12s Sd, extras £296 10s, rope £2 2s 10d. Common. Shelton and Cov £9O. coal £4S 16s 66. waares £400.' petirccash. £-50, insurance £490.

Sitting in the Old Age Pensions Court yesterday Mr W. A. Barton. ®AI., granted renewals of thirteen pensions, ranging from £9 to £26. Two first offending inebriates were convicted and fined the usual amounts before Mr W. A. Barton. S.M.. in the Magistrate’s Court- yesterday. * 1 second offender named* Robert* Merritt, who did not appear, was convicted and fined the _amount- of his bail. 18s, and 2s costs, m default iS hours’ imprisonment.

“Ho said he’d sool his old woman after me, said a witness in a case heard in the Magistrate’s Court yester- , V., ‘Hut perhaps that wouldn’t br so bad,' rejoined His Worship.

I von t sworn until I see what I am to get,’ was the somewhat remarkable avowal of a female applicant ror an Old Age Pension in the Court yesterday. lli s Worship was obviously puzzled as to how to arrive at a startiwg point, and he asked: “You wairt me to give judgment without hearing the evidence?” The applicant could d?. aI W an . answer to this question, and His Worship asked kindly “Do you wish le to hear the evidence in your case.” tins eheted a response, and the applicant replied m the affirmative. “Then S\tn e - Blb y + ’i SaW His and ceeded was pro-

The secretary to the Waterside Workvetf i OU j Vrot - e *° Harbor Board fJ rC f' T -? rawm S , attention to the state ot the ambulance. Some years ago it was kept in good order and ready roi use at any moment, but now yery few could find it. Surely the letter suggested, it could be placed in a small fe ept , olean and ready. Ho noped the Board would give the matter attention The chairman explained the case of the ambulance had been destioyed by rats, but as soon as the Tuaa s new berth and the waiting room * ready they could have the ambulance conveniently placed. The chairnian agreed to report on the matter at next meeting.

The Gisbcrnc Harbor Board vosterday decided to accent the tender yf the poutu British! Insurance Company for insuring their employees' dunV the year. Seven other firms applied, and the quotations were all the same, but a? the South British Company had prenous!-- held the risk it was decided to continue with that office-

. By a business announcement in this issue Mr H. L. Cartwright announces that lie has commenced the practice of his profession as a teacher of the piano and singing. Mr Cartwright comes to Gisborne with a high reputation, and doubt will find cvroplc scope? for liis* abilities in this large and rapidlvgrowmg district.

i T, he .(Mr. W. IVt,tic), on behalf or the citizens cf Gisborne, telegraphed to Sir Joseph Ward, welcoming him home, and congratulating him en his safe return. He received the following reply last evening: “Please accent and convey to the citizens of Gisborne sincere thanks of Ladv Ward and myself and party for the kind welcome and congratulations extended to us on our return to New Zealand, which we much appreciate.—J. GWard.”

The Association Cup final .is to be played at Taruheru on Sept. -9th. It is understood that interesting developments may ensue owing to a slight difference of opinion between a member of the Fire Brigade, and a member of the Police Force at last night’s fire at Kaiti.

During a meeting of the Fire Brigade last night, Fireman S. Ledger was presented with a 5 years service medal, while 3-year certificates were handed to Fireman T. Donovan and S. Breingan. It'was decided to forward a letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. S. Wootton, who so kindly entertained the members of the Brigade recently.

Speaking to a “Times” reporter last evening, Mr. I. S. Simson stated that a number of representative citizens had approached him with a request for him to seek election to the Borough Council, but he so far had been unable to make up jiis mind on the matter.

An attractive booklet, compiled by Messrs Hemingway and Robertson, of Auckland, has been received at this office. Tire booklet, which is profusely illustrated, points out to the intending accountant why he should qualify in accountancy before 1913, On account of the recent changes in the examination connected with that profession. Those interested are advised to acquaint themselves of the contents of the publication, a copy of which may be obtained on application to the firm.

The monthly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will be held in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom at 2.45 o’clock this afternoon. The executive will meet prior to the meeting at 2.15 p.m.

Private advice has been received that Mr W. D. Lysnar is at present at Waiwera, and may remain there for some little time. While in Auckland Mr Lysnar consulted two medical gentlemen, and although the irritation in his eye is not completely gone, he was assured that there is nothing radically wrong; all that is needed to restore him to 'his normal health and strength being a complete rest. This opinion coincides with that given to Mr T > *•- nar by his local medical adviser, and will no doubt be gratifying to the pimple of Gisborne.