Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3666, 30 October 1912, Page 6

Local and General.

Mails for Auckland. Napier, and South will be despatched per Kiritona to-day, at 1 ».m.

The English mail despatched on September 2d, via- Vancouver, arrived in London on October 28. Connections with the sewerage system in the Ijorough and Victoria Township will be able to be made in four or five weeks, according to a statement made by the Borough Engineer last evening to the Council.

During last month 4d horses were impounded in the Gisborne Pound, and the fees received amounted to £3O 10s, and the residue was £l7 10s. The local Collector of Customs (Mr J. Howie) received advice from Wellington yesterday that the master of the Surrey reported sighting a derelict, apparently a sailing vessel, waterlogged, with loft of mast out of the water and a white yard floating alongside bearing north 73 east true off Castlepoint. He was instructed to advise masters of vessels as to the danger that existed. The Kiritona sailed for the south last night, and the master will keen a look-out. Before Mr. W. A. Barton,. S.M.. yesterday, John Graham Scriingeour, laborer, of Kaiteratabi (Mr Ethorington) was charged with failling to provide his wife (for whom Mr Dawson appeared) with adequate means of maintenance and applied for an order embracing all the provisions of the “Destitute Persons’ Act.” After hearing a good deal of evidence a separation order was granted, custody of the children given to complainant, and an order made for the payment of £1 10s per weelc towards the wife’s maintenance and solicitor’s fee (£2 2s). At the Borough Council last evening the Building Inspector reported that during the fortnight ended the 26th ilist. nine permits were issued for various works of the. value o'f £7637, as follows:—Eight for dwellings, value £2573; one addition to dwelling. £34; one block shops and dwellings, £4997 : three sundries, £33. The building fees for same totalled £ls. For the ton months ended yesterday permits had been issued for works of the value of £95,271) ; arid for the same period last year, £75,727 ; showing an increase for the ten months of £19,552. At date there were 63 jobs in course of erection, of which 3S are dwellings. The Defence Department informed the Borough Council last evening that sixty-five Canadian cadets were to visit New Zealand, and they wanted to know whether they would be willing to receive and entertain these lads. The idea was that the lads should be housed by the residents at each place they visit and some sort of entertainment provided. The Mayor stated that he made inquiries from Major Beero, and that there was little prospect of them coming here, owing to the cost of travelling to Gisborne. The Government had given them free passes on the railway, and they would probably travel as much as possible bv rail. He thought the matter should be allowed to be held over until something definite was received. . This was agreed to.

The Under-Secretary for Public Works wrote to the Borough Council last evening re the railway reserve road, that the Minister had carefully considered the matter, and was prepared to recommend the Governor-in-Council to exempt the road, provided that no building or part of a building was at any time erected within 33ft from the centre line of the road on either side. If tho Council wished an Order-in-Couneil they would have to pass a by-law setting back the building line in terms of section ISO of the Municipal Corporations Act, 190 S, and send'a copy to the Public Works office, or else" obtain in writing the consent of the owners of the land adjoining the road to the building lino condition. Tho Town Clerk stated they had a by-law to that effect, which could he forwarded. This was agreed to.

There have been many attractions this week bnt judging bv the crowds passing in and out the hub of the ladies’ interest 'lias been the big display in Melbourne Cash showroom. Oh, those lovely hats, those, stylish dresses so remarked at the show.' No need to ask where they came from. Pay a visit to Melbourne Cash—the big assortment and low prices will surprise you.*

The House last evening agreed to the amendments made by the Council in the Public Service Rill.—P.A. At the Borough Council last evening the names of Crs. Brown and Collins were added to the Finance Committee.

A .powerfully-acted Lubin drama. “Captain King’s Rescue,” forms tinprincipal attraction m tiio mid-uwk change of programme to be presented by Rathe Pictures at His Majesty** Theatre to-night. - * In connection with the oak trees in Palmerston' Road, the Borough Council last evening carried a resolution, .standing in the name of Or. Collins, who was absent, and moved by Or. Wildish, that the trees should not be removed.

On a charge of having at Sydenham last week assaulted Mary Donovan and George Boyce with intent to do them bodily harm, James Madden was at the ’police court yesterday committed to the Supreme Court for trial. Evidence was given that accused stabbed Boyce on the light wrist with a pocket-knife.—P.A. A man named Hans Carlson, who was in a bad state of health, was taken to the Hospital by the police on Monday, and died at that institution yesterday from phthisis. The Coroner (Mr. W. A. Barton, S.M.) was informed, but he deemed an inquest unnecessary, as the medical officer was prepared to give a certificate.

Only one tender—that of Messrs. T. Sotheran and R. Cundy—was received last evening by the Borough Council for pumping stations. The price was £64, and tins was considered too high and the tender declined. As one pumping station was a matter of urgency the Borough Engineer was instructed ~o proceed with the work bv day labor.

Quite a record was established m connection with the transaction or municipal business last evening. -The minutes were commenced punctually at 7.30, and the Council completed the whole of its work and rose- at 8.45. The Mayor attributed this expedition in no small measure to the work of the "Works Committee, wlnc-n had met during the morning. Cr. Collins was not present.

In reply to a question last evening the Borough Engineer informed the Council that there were still about 80 connections with the sewerage to Le made in Kaiti. Cr. Bright thought that these connections should be enforced at once, as they were only entailing extra cost on this district, because the old sanitary system still had to be maintained. The Mayor thought they should give these people a little further time, and the matter dropped.

Some sensation was causou at Paliiatua recently by the suduen disappearance of a young man, and subsequent inquiries led to the discovery on the river bank of a hat and coat alleged to have been his property. A warrant was subsequently issued for the man’s arrest on a charge oi wife desertion, and yesterday Sergeant Hutton arrested the man. whose name is Edmond Marriott, in Gisborne. He was engaged as a barl-er. He will appear at the Court tins morning, and a remand to Pahiattut will be asked for:

A brief passage-at-arms ensued at the Arbitration Court yesterday between His Honor Mr. Justice S:m amt Mr. A. H. Anderson. Mr. Anderson. in giving evidence, said that the accepted rate for casual unskilled labor was Is 3d per hour, despite the award rate of Is 1 ’>d. His Honor taxed Mr. Anderson on the point - whereupon he repeated the- assertion, stating that it was proved in evidence before- His Honor in Gisborne some time ago. “Quite untrue,” said His Honor, and gave a further denial to Mr. Andersen's second repetition of his statement.

In connection with the waterworks, the Borough Engineer informed the Council last evening that the water had been turned on through the new pipe line from the intake to Wilson's, thus cutting out three of the crossings. The pipe on this section wacarried over the creek twice on concrete piers. Reservoir excavation and hauling boulders from, stream and pipe-laying had been done. The intake was the same one as before, and of the remaining crossings two would be over public works bridges and the other two were suitable. He could net say when the water would be taken direct from the head work'.

Cr. Webb last evening drew the attention of the Council to the fact that the lamp at the corner of Litton and Gladstone Roads had not been lit for two or three months past, and he wanted the matter attended to. The Engineer pointed out this was a lux light, and was the most expensive in the borough. The Mayor said lie did net think it- would he very king before the electric light was there. Cr. Brown pointed out that Harris Street was at present unlighted. “There were neither footpaths to walk on nor lamps to shew them where the holes in the paths are,” he added. The Mayor said that the Engineer had informed him that there was a shortage of material, and when this came to hand the matter would be attended to.

The professional boxing match to be’ held as part of the local tournament next month promises 10 excite vc.-p* considerable interest. In this “mill” the principals will be Truseott, of Australia, and Murphy, of Wellington, and the hone of contention will be the welter-weight championship of the Dominion. Some weeks ago the pair had their initial encounter, with the result that Tru?oott won on points, after a strenuous battle. W ord now comes to hand in a special message to this journal that in a return fight at Auckland on Monday evening Murphy turned the tables on his rival, after a tussle which went the full distance. The deciding contest, winch as has been said will take place here, should therefore attract a very large attendance of lovers of “the noble art.”-

Made Twain, on being asked by a friend which was his best book, promptly replied <: My bank beck.’ This also applies to every one of us. It is the*very best friend we have and every one should do their best to have a good hanking account. This can best be done by dealing at “The People’s Emporium.” Tho goods there are of good quality, and as they have been bought for cash can be sold at a very low rate, in some cases less than the ordinary wholesale price-. Think tills out, and by dealing at “The People’s Emporium” increase your banking account. Don’t forget the address, 207 Gladstone Road, opposite Salvation Army Barracks.*

Our Napier correspondent advises chat the Inspector of Factories in his monthly report states that there are a. number of unemployed about, as a result of the stoppage of the Fast Coast railway works.

"The worst award in New Zealand, and it is easily explainable. The secretary is a prominent supporter of the Reform Party,” said Mr Reardon, amid laughter, at the- Arbitration Court vosterday.

Our Napier correspondent wires:— Orehardists have been uneasy during the last few mornings on account of indications of frost. On Monday morning one degree was registered round about Hastings, and yesterday morning the temperature just reached 32 degrees.

The District Health Officer informed the Borough Council .last evening that having considered •tlie report of the Building Inspector as set forth in the Council's letter of 18th ult., regarding a house in Bright Street, he was oj opinion that the condemnation of these premises should he enforced. It was decided to forward a copy of tin 1 letter to the owner.

The cases of Territorials failing to attend parade which were adjourned l rout the previous day came before Mr \Y. A. .Barton,S .M., yesterday morning. Arthur E. Wilson, in admitting the offence, said in extenuation that lie was a milkman, and this made it difficult for hint to attend. The Magistrate in fining him £1 and costs 7s, said that he thought he could attend parade once a month if lie only endeavored to do so. A conviction was entered on a. second charge. Percy Walter 'Turnbull was lined 10s and costs Os. and 10s and costs 11s on similar charges. John Thompson, who failed to appear, and who had failed to parade previously, was mulcted to the extent of £2 'and costs 9s. Henry Watts did not answer to his name when called and was fined £1 and costs

The Valuer-General wrote to the Borough Council last evening stating that the land assessed in Valuation No. 1033 a Gisborne was the property of the Harbor Board, lying between Bead’s Quay and high water mark, but included the area on which ,-ioud the building of Messrs. Clare and Clare, which was separately assessed. The Board used the land in connection with the usual duties undertaken by them as a Harbor Board, and in his opinion their claim for'exemption from local rates was a valid one. The letter was received.

Nine cabmen plying for hire in Gisborne wrote to the Council last evening regarding the unfair treatment they received compared with taxi-cabs as regards stands. They had to remain m. a side street while the taxi-cabs could use any part of the main street. They suggested the taxi-cabs should have a side street as well. It was thought- that they should be put in Peel Street alongside the Bank of New South Wales, and this was agreed to on the motion of Cr. Smith. Cr. Bright tbought that the cabmen should have a scale of charges fixed inside of their • •.ibs, and if they refuse to do so the Inspector should proceed against them. The Town Clerk said the matte,- would be attended to. The question of charges was referred to a committee to report upon.