The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MARCH 30, 1901.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 74, 30 March 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MARCH 30, 1901.

The census papers must be filled up to-morrow niglit. A big Native gathering is being held at the Murewai.

An impounding notice in connection with the Matawhero pound appears in this issue.

Mr H. J. Bushnell, of the city stationery and book depot, has a change of advertisement in this issue. For their Whatatutu service Messrs Redstone and Son have imported a strong and handsome coach from Napier. The annual meeting of the A, and P. Association is to be held at the Masonic Hotel, at 2 o’clock this afternoon. A case of robbery is said to have taken place on the Wlmtaupoko on Wednesday night. It is alleged that a young man was towards the eastern end of Fox street, proceeding home, when he was attacked by two ruffians, who knocked him senseless, robbed him, and left him lying unconscious in the drain. All they got for their villainy was a shilling. The following telegram has been received by Dr. Williams, the health officer for the port, from Dr. Mason :—“ In view of the presence of smallpox in Sydney and Melbourne, please notify the shipping companies to report any cases of sickness occurring on board vessels from Sydney and Melbourne while voyaging round our coast.” .

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Donald Murray, for whom Mr Jones appeared, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct, the explanation being that he was excited at the time. A fine of 10s and costs was imposed. On the application of informant the case of D. Murray v. A. Cruikshank, was withdrawn.

The drawing for the Whataupoko Band Art Union will take place at nine o’clock to-night, at the Wesley Schoolroom. Tickets will be on sale up to nine p.m., and thoso who wish to help the Band should purchase one or more. The public, whether ticket-holders or not, are invited to be present, and those in attendance will be invited to elect then - own committee to supervise the drawing. The Mayor has promised to attend. The pictures are of splendid value, and the lucky winners will be well satisfied with their investment.

The trials of the Waiapu Sheep Dog Trial Club at Tokomaru concluded yesterday, the following being the results:— Class 11., head, bring back, and yard: Mclntosh’s Dick, with the maximum, 30 points, 1; George Hawkins’ Scott, 2, Warner’s Boy 3. Class 111., long head, bring back, and hold: Mclntosh’s Sharp 1, “Prince” White’s Darkey 2, George Hawkins’ Scott 3. Best looking Collie: Warner’s Don 1, Warner’s Boy 2. Mr Moate's Cup (to be won two years in succession), for the best team of three dogs : Mr Mclntosh. Discount stamps issued under the Trading Stamps Aboltion and Discount Stamps Issue Act, 1900, are now obtainable at any money-order office in the colony. They are sold in sheets of 5s in value, there being only one denomination, namely, one farthing. It is expected that these stamps will be purchased by business people for the purpose of allowing discounts for small amounts paid in cash. Cards are now obtainable at Post Offices ; to them discount stamps should be affixed, each card has spaces for one shilling’s worth of stamps, and when the spaces haye been filled the discount stamps will be redeemed at their face value at any money : .ordor office. An unusual case came before the Christchurch Magistrate’s . Court. Olivia Gardiner charged a small girl named May M’Mahon with having assaulted the complainant’s daughter, Olivia Gardiner. From the evidence of an assorted lot of children, it appeared that May dropped her ball in school, and Olivia punctured it. May protested to the School Mistress, who, however, did not see her way to take any action. While this injustice was still rankling in May’s mind, she got above Olivia in class, and the latter stuck a pin into her ankle. The result was a fierce encounter after school, in the course of of which Olivia’s dress waa slightly torn aud her face scratched. .Olivia retired in haste, by a' well-aimed stone. The Bench dismissed the' case after cautioning* “ the accused.” The annual of the East Coast Mounted. Bifles was held last evening, when there was a r full attendance, Capt. Winter presiding. The report -and balancesheet was of a highly satisfactory character, showing that with the year’s subscriptions the corps would be clear of debt. The committee for the year were elected, and consist of officers ex officio, Sergt.Major Beere, Quarter-Master, and Secretary Evans. The following were appointed members of the Finance Committee': Corporal Morrison, Troopers Zacharhih, Leggett, and Leslie; Shooting Committee: Sergt.-Major Beere, Sprgt. Teat, Corporal Pirie, Troopers Hamilton and Hooper; auditors, Troopers Symes and Hamilton. The section leaders and non-commissioned officers were also appointed. It was agreed, providing arrangements could be made, to hold a rifle match pn Easter Monday morning and a parade in the afternoon. The annual camp will probably be held at the end of April pr beginning of May. The children attending the Ormond school had a very, enjoyable picnic yesterday, the gathering being arranged as a farewell to Mr Jardine, the popular headmaster of the school, who is about to proceed to England on a nine months’ leave of absence. Mr Jardine was presented by the pupils of the school with a very fine pair of opera glasses. Mr A. M. Newman made the presentation, and in the course of his remarks, referred in terms of the highest praise to the good work done by Mr Jardine. The latter suitably replied. Mr Spirrell will take , charge of the Ormond school during the interval. The Ormond school and grounds have often been remarked upon by visitors to Gisborne. The school grounds are nicely planted with flowers and shrubs, and there is a picture of neatness around the place that shows the casual observer that the children are being brought up in the way they should go. The residents of Ormond will be sorry to see Mr Jardine go from amongst then}, but will, we are sure, join with us in wishing him a pleasant holiday aud a safe return.