The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY .MORNING. GISBORNE JANUARY 2, 1901. THE TIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 1, 2 January 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY .MORNING. GISBORNE JANUARY 2, 1901. THE TIMES.

Contemporaneous with the commencement of the new century and the birth of the Commonwealth, it is with pleasure and great confidence that the proprietors of the Telephone present to their readers the Gisborne Times, a daily morning paper, in an enlarged and improved form. For some time past it has been in our minds to take this step, but we preferred to wait till an opportunity occurred when we could thoroughly rely upon a fair measure of succe 1 -' It appears to us that the time b-’ ....... * uS now arrived, and in this view, as , . . . , our advertising columns.show, by .he leading ”"™ ortsd in this district 1,, bir ”' ss venture at a ' ‘ We enter u P on the h a inVt ■ most appropriate time, and s . e -press the hope that in the new century Gisborne Times will in Conjunction with the district advance in prosperity. We therefore make no apologies for taking this course,'as w.e believe that the future of Gisborne is assured, and that at no distant date it will rank as one of the leading towns of this colony. It is our firm opinion that the resources of this district afford ample scope lor another journal whose chief aim ’will be to carefully attend to the requirements of the district and assist its development. We feel sure that under judicious and impartial management the paper will command such a measure of support a;; / will justify the step we are-taking. It is in no spirit of antagonism, but rat her in the spirit of fair, legitimate commercial enterprise, that we have resolved on issuing a morning journal. With regard to our local contemporary, w r e have no doubt that we shall receive

from them as in the past the usual courtesy accorded from one paper to another, and we trust that a true feeling of reciproci.v will be observed. Certainly no effort will be lacking on our part to continue this good feeling. It is our desire to see the Times take its place- as one of the important journals in the colony, and to attain this object will be our highest aim. All questions of colonial import, political and commercial, will be given the attention they demand, and we hope the liberal views we express will meet with the approval of our readers. At the same time the Times is essentially a district paper, and we assure subscribers that due prominence will be given to each and every matter relating to the advancement of the East Coast district. Without neglecting or under-estimating the interests of the town or suburbs, we shall certainly not limit our range to them. We hope to make ourselves acquainted with every part of the Waiapu electorate from the East Cape to Wairoa, and to make the paper a paper of interest to every settler. The lime has gone by for Gisborne to sit whimpering over its neglect by the rest of the colony. It has reached that stage when it must stand up and speak for itself, and it will not be our fault if the righteous demands of the district are not repealed and urged again and again, until it has 'received its due reward. We cannot, however, shut our eyes to the fact that there is not likely to be the same-expenditure of public moneys in the future as there lias been in the past, and therefore the district must show its willingness to assist itself and not depend entirely on extraneous aid. We believe that the best interests of the colony will be served by the adoption of Liberalism in its true sense, and towards that end we shall give our entire support to the men who best exemplify those principles. We do not pledge ourselves to support any particular set of men or party, but oni; those who by their conduct and actions promote and advance the true Liberal cause.

The progress of the Poverty Bay district may be said to entirely depend on the expansion of the frozen meat, wool, pastoral and dairying industries, and it will be our especial aim to encourage, promote, and facilitate their development. With this end in view we shall be pleased to receive suggestions from farmers, settlers, and others interested, and everything conducive to the welfare of Poverty Bay and East Coast will receive cur warmest sympathy ard support. Our ambition is to see the public affairs of the district and municipality .conducted by men of the highest ability and unquestioned integrity, men of approved zeal in the public service, and citizens whose private interests alone will compel them to act in the interests of the public. Without giving undue prominence to sport as compared to the more serious affairs of life, we are of opinion that they are deserving of more than passing interest, and it will be our pleasure ,to afford ample space and give room for free discussion of all matters of a recreative nature. We seek to enlist the cordial support of all lovers of athletics, and shall be pleased to receive reports of matches from the secretaries of the country clufis. In our opinion too frequently in the press of this colony sufficient care/ is not shown by pub- , lishers fcrfthe interests of advertiser's. It will hr ’-^Y.r'study to make both the [ news and Advertising columns bright i and attractive, so that the paper mav ' be readable throughout. The Times starts within adequate staff and firstI class and up-to-date machinery, whilst j provision has also been made for a full jj service of telegraphic news, similar to that obtained by all leading daily j papers throughout the colony. The proprietors of The Times will spare no pains or expense to keep faith with the public, to whom they look with confidence for a return|of favors. Arrangements have been made with a number of country correspondents for a constant supply of notes from the various districts, and these will be contributed by men .who are well qualified for the work. In the paper will be an open column in which we hope to receive suggestions from town and country residents on any matter affecting the welfare of the district, and these will always be carefully considered and given full publicity to. We propose to abstain as far as possible from any sectarian questions, but at the same time will give a full account of all matters affecting the churches. There are many other matters which could be commented upon in this article, but the space at our disposal does not permit us to deal with. These will, however, be taken and dealt with seriatim as time and space affords. We now respectfully beg to solicit a fair measure of patronage for The Gisborne Times, and give our readers the assurance that every effort will be made on our part to merit that support.

As all the vehicles obtainable in Sydney were required for yesterday's demonstration, a grim humorist suggested that people should he given notice not to die while the festivities were on.

The annual election of members of the Harbor Board takes place next month. We understand that Mr E. J. Chrisp will not seek re-election, but will in the ordinary course of events be appointed the Board’s solicitor.

It is a most unusual thing for a divorce case to come on for hearing in Gisborne, but it is whispered that at the next sitting of the Supreme Court in Gisborne, llis Honor will be called ou to decide the merits of an application for divorce. Mr J. It. Little, who combines the offices of Inspector of Buildings and of Nuisances, in the Borough of Gisborne, has taken up the duties with the commencement of the new year. Under the amended Acts the office becomes one of considerable importance. The members of the Poverty Bay Bowing Club and their friends held their annual picnic on Monday at the Ormond quarry. There were nearly a hundred young people present, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Tho party drove out in four brakes, and the picnic was voted one of the best yet held.

The Salvation Army had a novel and impressive gathering lust night. The members were attired in white sailor suits, and at the barracks the service took a nautical form. On the platform there was a decorated boat, which was manned by tho “ sailors.” Tho service was ably conducted by Captain McKav.

The following telegram was received yesterday afternoon by Major ' McCredie : “ Sixth contingent must leave on Oth, bo in camp by Bth, all to be uniformed by the 12th. Largo number enrolling, and Gisborne may be shut out.—T. W. Porter, LieutenantColonel, Acting Commandant.” An advertisement with regard to the above appears in our advertising columns.

A native child whose parents reside on the Kaitihad a narrow escape from being drowned on Monday morning. He was playing on the breakwater when by some means he fell into the river but fortunately managed to cling to one of the piles. The child’s cries for help were heard by Captain Thomson, Harbormaster, who speedily got a boat’s crew together to go to the rescue. They pulied down the stream to the mouth of the Waikanaa and arrived at the scene of the accident just in time to witness the mother jump into the river and rescue the ohild, who was ’ none the worse for the immersion.

There was a crowded congregation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday evening, when Solemn High Mass was celebrated, the service being of a most impressive character and thoroughly in keeping with the joyful season. A strong- choir was in attendance (under Mr G. Palairet), and Mozart’s Eighth Mass was rendered in a most creditable manner. The Bev. Father Mulvihill chanted portions of the Mass, and the solos wer taken by Mrs Orr, Misses Buchanan, Ilyett McGuirk, and Mr Barlow, all of whom acquitted themselves splendidly, tho close attention of the large congregation being held. Novello’s setting of the “ Adestc Fidelis” was also sung by tho choir. The Bev. Father O’Connor delivered a stirring and, instructive address, referring to the greatness' of the [occasion and the privileges which Christians enjoyed at tho dawn of the twentieth century. He made pathetic reference to the shattered hopes aud defeated aspirations to which mankind was prone and the need in each and every case to look to God for salvation and help. The reverend gentleman urged the congregation to make a renewed effort towards living a better and nobler life which, he said, if properly lived should bo one of joy and gladness. The altar beautifully decorated and was greatl” Jp mired. J

Presentation to fir q, Palairet.

—— \ , pleasin g esl -emony took placo at St. Mary s p res bytery at the conclusion of q lle midnight service, when Mr G. Palairet i organist and choirmaster, was presented jjy jj le inembm’s. of the choir with a beautifully illuminated address and handsome silver mounted cedar liquer stand. The Bey. Father ...Mulvihill.: presided, and after thanking Mr Palairet for the excellent music supplied that cvenJpjtj,' ca lled upon Miss Nield to make the presentation. The latter expressed her pleasure at being- entrusted with the mission, in question, although she would, she said, have preferred it to have been placed in more competent hands. She then read tlie “address, the text of which was as follows: —“ Dear Mr Palairet, —At'this happy season of the year, we, the members of St. Mary’s choir “ Star of the Sea,” Gisborne, offer you our best and most sincere wishes. We desire, moreover, to thank you for the great benefits, musical and otherwise, we have received at your hands during the time we have been placed under your guidance. Your untiring efforts and disinterested zeal, combined with your great musical ability in the direction of the choir have been to us of incalculable servico* and an incentive to more earnest work. Wo have been able, thanks to you, to present in the Church new masses and other musical items with much credit to tho choir, and thereby rendering the service more devotional and attractive. Wo sincerely hope that you will be spared to enable us to gain still' more from your excellent guidance and direction. .Signed on behalf of the Choir—Bovs. Father Mulvihill and O’Connor; Mosdames Orr, Cussen, Hennessey, and Williams; Misses McQuirk, Nield, O’Connor, Buchanan (2), Lynch, and McCabe ; and Messrs Doyle (3)." Mr Palairet, in acknowledging tho kindness of tho Choir, said that it was no figure of speech to say that he was altogether taken by surprise b,y the kindness extended to him. He assured them that he fully appreciated the gift which they gave him, hut reminded them that .without the Choir he could do nothing. He was pleased to say that.they had in the past worked most sympathetically together, and it would he his aim to see the same happy state of affairs continue. Light refreshments were served, and after half an hour’s social intercourse the gathering broke up. The address, Vhich was beautifully and artistically '.'ruminated, was the work of Mr E. H. CJjjoara, and certainly reflected great upon that gentleman, being admired by all who were privileged to , see it. ________