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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 18, 23 January 1901, Page 2

At the local bowling green to-morrow several enjoyable matches should be played, as most of the visitors, in Gisborne have promised to attend. The' proprietor of the Albion Club Hotel advertises that Scotch bottled beer, bottled by Thomson and Marshall, Aberdeen, the Queen’s brewers, can be obtained at his popular hostelry. A meeting in oonnection with the forthcoming St. Patrick’s sports will be held at the Masonic Hotel, this evening, when the necessary preliminaries and other details will be arranged. It is notified that Tuesday, January 29, has been appointed a special bank holiday at the offices of the Union Bank of Australia, Bank of New South Wales, Bank of Australasia, and Bank of New Zealand, at Gisborne. When the Gisborne portion of the Sixth Contingent arrived at Wellington they were set to work straight away, with no rest after their trip. Sergeant Leslie was given a company of fifty men to drill, and fulfilled the duty in a way that pleased the superior officers.

Mr John Brooking, the popular Registrar of the Native Land Court, has been appointed returning officer for the olection of Maori Land Boards and Counoils in this district. Mr Brooking is also to act as census enumerator of the native population in this district. The annual meeting of the Pakarae Jockey Club is to be held at the racecourse next month. There are five races on the programme, the principal of which is the Pakarae Cup, of 10 sovs. The entries will be received at the Pakarae Hotel, but for some of the smaller races post entries will be received. At Ormond yesterday afternoon the funeral of the late John McMahon, who was drowned under the circumstances as detailed in the Times of yesterday, took place. The unfortunate victim of the fatality at Te Karaka was interred in the presence of a large number of mourners, the Rev. Father Mulvihill conducting the impressive ceremony at the grave.

Inquiries instituted at the hospital elicited the fact that Mr Johann Yon Pein was seriously ill at that institution, the complaint being double pneumonia and pleurisy. Mrs Wallace, another old resident, is also in a critical state of health. Mrs Bailey, wife of Mr W. Bailey, of Tatapouri, has been brought to Gisborne suffering from a serious complaint. In view of thelforthcoming Harbor Board election seventy-nine new names have been added to the borough roll. The Mayor last night stated that anyone knowing persons whose names should be enrolled ought to give in their names. Electors oould be enrolled until Monday next. Crs Joyce and Jones were appointed to sign the roll, and did so last night. It was mentioned in our columns yesterday that the Whataupoko 1 Road Board had declined the tender of Mr W. Peryer for forming and metalling the upper part of Ballanee street and the western portion of Bussell street for £59, for the reason that the Board considered the tenderer had made a mistake, and that the work could not be done for the price. Mr Peryer cqjled at the Times office to explain that he had endeavored to serve the Boad Board and other bodies with whom he was associated satisfactorily; that no mistake had been made; that he had made a careful calculation as to the costs and incidental expenses incurred, and that he was fully prepared to stand by his contraot price, and accept the work at the price mentioned in his tender.

The mails per Zealandia this afternoon are timed to close at 4 o’clock.

In the interprovincial cricket matok Canterbury v. Wellington, the latter won by three wickets.

A telegram received from Auckland last night seated that the ' Devonport Borough Council passed a motion to the effect that the Council joined in the prayer that Providence would spare the Queen to continue to rule over us.

A meeting of the Star of Gisborne Lodge was held last night, being the first regular meeting. Bro. Coleboume, N.G., presided. Seven new members were elected, and fourteen new ones proposed. The Lodge doctor is Dr Hughes. The aunual meeting of the members of St. Andrew's is to be held to-night, when the various Church reports will be laid before members. Addresses are to be delivered by various clergymen and by the Rev. Mr Painter, a missionary of twenty-seven years’ service in China.

The following passengers have booked to leave by the Te Anau this morning:—Misses Sherlock, Martin, and Jeune (2); Messrs Johnston, Haxendell, Saunders, Simson, Massey, Thomas, Patterson, Dale. The last outward launch is at 8.30 a.m. The Omapere left Awanui yesterday morning for Auckland, via Te Araroa, and is due in Auckland this evening. Mr A. Dewing, of Messrs Nelson Bros., has purchased a very nice steam launch from the Shire liner Fifeshire, and it bears the' name of the steamer mentioned. It has accomnodation for ten passengers, and steams at something over eight knots an hour. The launch made its first trip up to Messrs Nelson Bros.’ works yesterday, Messrs Bright, Kennedy, Mills, and others being on board.

When it was made known that the Gisborne City Band intended to agitate for the holding of the next band contest at this town it was said in many quarters that the attempt would result in failure. The success that has attended the preliminary canvass of Gisborne by the members of the band has resulted most satisfactorily. The idea has certainly “ caught on," and reassuring promises of support have been received from the majority of those interested.

At the inquest held at Te Karaka yesterday on the body of John McMahon, found dead in the Waihora Creek, the proceedings were conducted by Mr Julius Ciesar, J.P., and held before the following jury:—Messrs A. M. Lewis (foreman), Spence, Law, F. Dwyer, W. Bright, and Carrington. After evidence, on similar lines to the details that appealed In the Trains, was heard, the jury brought in a verdict of " Death from misadventure.”

Though several defendants who were arraigned before the local magistrate yesterday for failing to register their dogs were not called on, the cases should prove a warning to those whose canine pets are allowed to wander at their own sweet will through Gisborne streets. In the oases yesterday Mr Currie (represented by MrR. N. Jones) prosecuted. Two of the informations were withdrawn as the cases had been settled. In the third the wrong party had been subpoenaed, and this information was also withdrawn.

At the meeting of the Borough Council, last night, some discussion took place on the question of fever cases, three new ones being reported. Cr Joyce said that he thought all such cases should be sent to the Hospital, Cr Jones said that in the case of children an exception should be made. The fever season had evidently started. Cr Hepburn: Yes; but look at the weather we have been getting. The Mayor said that the great thing fqr people to do was to see that only water that had been boiled was used; it should, be boiled on the day it was used, and the milk should also be boiled.

Mr S. Jury, who on behalf of the natives of this district wrote to His Excellency the Governor, the Premier, and to the Minister for Native Affairs (Hon. J. Carroll), through them extending a hearty invitation to the Duke and Duchess of York to visit Gisborne, has received the following reply from the Hon. Dudley Alexander, private secretary to the Governor:—“ Friend,—l am directed by His Excellency the Governor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 15th December, and enclosing your letter to Her Majesty the Queen. His Excellency will be pleased to forward the same to England by next mail. Sufficient.—Dudley Alexander, Private Secretary.’’ The acknowledgment has highly pleased the natives. There was a hushed solemnity at the meeting of the Borough Council last night, when Cr Jones placed on the table the following resolution: “That the Council expresses its extreme regret at the distressing news regarding the health of Her Majesty, and earnestly hopes that she may be spared to continue her beneficent reign; a copy of the resolution to be forwarded to His Excellency the Governor.” Cr Jones said if the matter were carried it should be moved by His Worship. The Mayor said he was glad that the matter had been brought forward, though he much regretted the cause. In an impressive and sympathetic speech he moved the resolution, which,was seconded by Cr Jones, and carried in silence.

At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board last evening accounts amounting to £llß 15s 3d were passed for payment, leaving the overdraft at £3OB 18s 3d. It was pointed out that £225 was due by way of Government subsidy, and this would substantially reduce the overdraft. Mr Hepburn mentioned the case of a woman receiving 5s per week who was the owner of a house, section, and cow. The person referred to refused to work, and he did not think the Board should go on paying. It was decided to discontinue the aid in the case mentioned. Messrs Joyce and Lewis were appointed a visiting committee for the month.'

“We have now got a splendid property there,” Baid the Mayor at the Borough Council meeting last night in regard to the Waiohiharore property. Cr Jones :Wo ought to have had it down to Grey street. The Mayor: We must be satisfied with what we have got. Cr Jones: Well, I would like us to have some, sea frontage. The Mayor went on to say that some time ago he had got from Hawera some grass that thrived in the sand, and had it planted near the training wall. It had grown splendidly, but would require to' be shifted, and he would have it placed on the borough property, where it would in time give sufficient food for the Council’s stock.