NOTES AND NOTICES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3687, 23 November 1912, Page 11

NOTES AND NOTICES.

A remarkable drama, entitled "The Massacre,” which vividly depicts the terrific character of savage warfare, forms the principal attraction in the new programme to be introduced by Pathe Pictures at His Majesty’s Theatre. The star attraction at the Opera House matinee this afternoon will be "The Fall Round-Up on the Y-6 Ranch.” This is a phenomenal exposition of horsemanship said to absolutely eclipse anything of its kind ever yet attempted. The cowboys and cowgirls perform some of the most astounding feats human eyes have ever witnessed, and the whole of the lengthy film is one essentially suitable for children. From an educational point of view alone, this picture is worth viewing, and it is expected that a large number of children will be present at the Opera House this afternoon to witness the initial showing. The monthly meeting of the No-License League will be held in St. Andrew’s j Schoolroom on Monday, Nov. 25. CanI vassers are asked to pass in their books. “Problems of Life” will form the basis of a series of addresses in the Methodist Church on Sunday evenings between now and Christmas, Rev. J. 11. Lochore, being the preacher. Anthem, “O Love the Lord” (Sullivan): solo, “Rest,” Miss Everiss. Missioner J. A. Jones will conduct the morning service to-morrow, and will preach at. Te Hapara in the evening. Rev. William Grant will speak on “Assembly Impressions and Inspirations” to-morrow in St. Andrew’s Church. The usual’ fortnightly service will be held at Mangapapa at 7 p.m. The Sunday School anniversary services will be continued in the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow (Sunday). The services will be conducted in the morning by Rev. W. Grant, and in the evening by Rev. T. Keith Ewen. Parents and friends are specially invited to the afternoon* service at 3 p.m., when Mr Penning will give a demonstration on the glass board and sand table, in order that they, may see the trouble teachers go to to impart knowledge to the young. Special hymns will be sung by the children, and the church has been nicely decorated for the occasion. All are welcome. A children’s plain and fancy dress social will be held in the Makaraka and Matawliero Hall on Friday evening, November 29. The little ones will enjoy themselves until 10 p.m., % after which adults will take the iloor. Mr A. Douglas Spiers, of Otago, who has just commenced the practice of his profession as an architect in the Union S. S. Go’s Buildings, has a business card in this issue. Mr Spiers has had a large experience in various parts of the Dominion, and has lately been engaged by the Marlborough Education Board. Among the many buildings carried out biMr Spiers in Marlborough was the new Wesleyan parsonage at Blenheim, which the “Methodist Times” describes as the finest Wesleyan parsonage in the Dominion.

In connection with the Church of England Men’s Society, the viedr of Gisborne will conduct a popular lantern entertainment in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Pictures dealing with life and scenery in sunny N.S. Wales will be shown through a powerful limelight lantern. Popular prices of admission will be charged, and the proceeds will be handed to the C.E.M.S. for work in the Gisborne district. Further particulars will be announced on Monday. Our local storekeepers continue to advance with the times. The fact is strongly evidenced by the growing number who are installing the latest and most up-to-date business systems supplied by the National Cash Register Co. Our progressive hardware man, Mr Arthur Rees, is the latest addition to the already long list of National users. Mr Rees has placed an order with the local agent of the Company, Mr J. P. Lavin, for the latest model six-drawer electrically operated and illuminated register, which is to be specially constructed at the factory in Dayton, Ohio, to Mr Rees’ order. This register has a separate cash drawer for each of six assistants, and is electrically operated. It automatically totals each assistant’s sales, and issues a printed receipt to their customers. It it a wonderful improvement on the earlier models, and marks a great advance in storekeeping methods, and must materially assist the storekeeper and warehouseman to meet the increasing keenness of present-day competition. The National Cash Register Company has brought out a special register for offices and warehouses. Messrs Clare and Sons, Ltd., caterers, Mr A. W. J. Mann, chemist and K. Chrisp and Son, music, etc., have similar registers in operation in their businesses. There are also similar registers on order for Mr Robert Robertson, mercer and outfitter, Alexander Thomson, nurseryman ‘and seedsman, Mr D. S. Thompson, produce dealer, Mr Thomas Adams, bookseller and stationer, Mr J. Seaiy, grocer, Mr Sid Woodberry, fruiterer, Chas. Ferguson, fruiterer, and a number of others have placed orders for up-to-date registers. National Cash Registers to stop mistakes, stop losses, remove temptation, increase trade and increased profits. The local agent of the company. Mr. J. P- Lavin, will be in Gisborne for some time, and those interested should advise Mr Lavin as soon as possible. Investigation places no one. under obligation to purchase.