Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3356, 24 October 1911, Page 4

Local and General.

When the world was young, a good deal of time was spent in fruitless quest of sueli trifling matters as the elixir of life and the philosopher’s stone. That men will apparently go on beholding rare visions and dreaming wondrous dreams throughout the ages is proved V the fact that a Gisborne man is convinced in his own mind that lie lias solved a problem which has thus far defied inventors, from Tubal Cain down to Thomas Edison. This is the problem of perpetual motion. That the local man has the courage of his convictions is proved by the fact that he yestei day took the preliminary steps to have his invention patented.

A most acceptable addition, to the local railway rolling stock will be made shortly after Christmas, in the shape of two Glass A passenger cars.. These cars will be about 47ft in length, and will be similar to those which are used on the express trains between Christchurch and Dunedin.

At to-night’s meeting in Whinray’s Hall, ‘'Liquor Advertisements in Daily Papers” will lie dealt with, and a special reference will be made to selections published in Gisborne from the Rev. R. S. Gray’s Christchurch speech. Mrs. Harrison Lee-Cowie will speak at the Sievwright Monument at 7.15, and afterwards in the hall at 8 o’clock. She will speak on “Will Prohibition Benefit Gisborne?” This afternoon, at 3 o’clock, Mrs. Harrison Lee-C-owie will speak at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, not at Whinray’s Hall as previously stated.

The weather report indicates westerly winds, moderate to strong, and squally at times. There are indications of fair weather. The tides are good and the sea moderate-

Specifications of the new fire engine were submitted to the Brigade last evening by the Superintendent (Mr. J. Townley), and an order will be cabled Home shortly.

Mrs Harrison Lee-Cowie addressed a large audience at the Sievwright Memorial last evening on the liquor questiin,. Subsequently she gave an address at Whinray's Hall, entitled “A Trip Round the World in an Aeroplane." The fo>lhring have been adder! to the telephone list-:—195, Wilson W. Y-, Taruheru Mangapapa (one Jong one short ring); 211, Traill Bros, and Co. (late Peekover and Co.), land agents. Lowe Street ; 574, Poverty Bay Tea. Rooms (C- Klingenstein'' • 242, Gray, Fred plumber, Gladstone Road; /20, J. Penney, carrier, Karti ;/26, IMcLernon, flnrrv' S lb, private residence, Hura Hura^Road; 695 Cuthbert J B. t Licensed surveyor, Lowe Street ; 1 29, Lietz and Parmenter, Gisborne Motor Garage, Gladstone Road; t 30, Ghas. Taylor, bricklayer, 423 Palmerston Road; 731, Lewis, Robt private residence, Ormond Road; ./32, Isurse Gil, 460 Gladstone Road; 733, Clarkson, \\ . R.. 8 Parau Street, Kaiti. The following 'have been deleted: -11, 1 over-, J. and Co., land and estate agents; 242, Wade and Gray; Wo, IVaill, F. H. W-; 574, Poverty Bay 3ea Rooms (.Mrs. Stephenson).

Holders of reserved seat tickets for “The Woman in the Case" to-morrow night can greatly assist the management and add to the comfort of other patrons by getting to the Theatre early. Theatre-goers will quite understand that when there is very big booking and all the ticket-holders arrive between 7.45 and 8, there is sure to be a crush at the doors and delay in seating the people. The bellicose spirit in a small boy got the better of him as he traversed the Peel Street bridge when returning from the Coronation Bazaar last evening. His fist shot out and found a billet in the eye of a companion, who promptly toppled over, at the same time emitting a lusty yell. The assailant evidently knew' from experience the truth of the adage, “He who fights and runs away,” etc-., for he was soon lost in the darkness. The unfortunate member who had stopped the blow continued to yell vigorously, and a crowd soon gathered, only to disappear when the cause of the uproar had been ascertained.

A native lease of 7000 acres with unusual attractions is drawn attention to on page 4 of our advertising columns by Messrs. Traill Bros, and Co., who are the sole agents for the lease.

An interesting evidence of the progress being made by pupils attending the Gisborne High School was contained in a report which came before the Board of Governors yesterday. It was stated that the entries for the various annual examinations were as follows: National scholarship 4. matriculation 13. junior Civil Service 14, senior board scholarship 16. senior free place 34, junior board scholarship 3, junior national scholarship 5, and junior free place 16. ere was a large attendance at Mr. Neenan’s yards yesterday, when Messrs Williams and Kettle held their annual spring horse sale. The yarding comprised 320 horses, about SO of these being yarded on behalf of Mr. Neenan, and 20 on account of Mr. J. P. Gordon, of Whatatutu. Taken generally the sale was satisfactory, although competition lagged at times. Harness horses sold from £l6 to £25, and unbroken ponies realised from £2 to £2 10s, and hacks were in fairly good demand.

The H.B. Education Board, in a letter to the local school committee, advise the purchase of a ladder £-.«r the purpose of keeping the spouting and building free from dirt, and also fer use in case of fire. Their specification states it is to be made of Oregon pme. so many feet long, two coats of [mint, to be Rung on proper hooks, etc. It seems strange for the Board to specify oregon pine when most of the fire brigades. in the North Island at least, use kauri saplings, which stand all the strain required of them, and, what is more, are locally grown.

A novel entertainment is to be given in Tucker’s paddock. Carnarvon Street. Gisborne, to-morrow night, comprising an elaborate display of fireworks rnd some daring fire acts. The company, which consists of experts in pyrotechnics, is doing all in its power to make the display a brilliant and effective one. Myriads of dazzling colored lights glittering like diamonds, golden rain and bubble fountains, etc., give a realistic effect of sunshine playing on a miniature cascade. The services of the Gisborne Brass Band have been secured, and the. band will march through the town with colored fires, and will playselections on the grounds. Electric motion pictures will be screened, and the grounds will be lit with electricity. Patrons can rely on spending a thoroughly enjoyable evening. " Popular prices of admission will "be charged. The gates open at 7.30. and the show will commence at S p.m.

A brief sitting of the Police Ccurt was held yesterday morning. Mr. A . A. Barton, S.M., presiding. For drunkenness, Henry Best was fined 10s. with 2s costs, _ and one first offender was fined ss, with 2s costs.

The Salvation Army Self-Denial appeal is about to be closed, and it is requested that the friends who have promised donations should forward the same at once. Adjutant Melksham is very hopeful of maintaining first place for Australasia. Mrs. Adjutant Melksham will be collecting at the show on both davs.

The office of the Union S.S. Co. will l>e closed to-morrow (Wednesday), on account of the annual Show. It will however, be open from 9 to 10 a.m. and fiom 6 to 8 p.m.. for the convenience oi passengers. The last launch for the 1 a rawer a. has been fixed for 8 n.m. instead of 7 n.m.

The Chief Postmaster advises that on \\ odnesday. People’s Show Day, the post and telephone offices at Manutuke. Patutahi, Makaraka, Makauri. Muriwai; Ormond, Waerenga-a-hika, and n : uI Vn ta x a Wlll only be open from •’ to 10 a.m. and at 7 to 8 n.m.

. ® pineapples can he grown and ripened m New Plymouth has been proved by a resident, who has succeeded m maturing fine fruit. His plant was grown under glass, of course from the top of an imported pineapple.

All who file interested in macliinerv will appreciate the display of oil anil steam engines, boilers, Burgon sheensheanng machines. Anderson marine engines, and electric lighting sets which Anderson s Ltd are making at their local branch, 65. Lowe Street. All interested are cordially invited to inspect the machinery under working conditions. The firm also carries a large » stock of general engineers’ supplies *