The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 15, 1901. OUR SOLDIERS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 107, 15 May 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 15, 1901. OUR SOLDIERS.

An official reception will be given this morning to the soldiers returning from the war after months of rough work in South Africa. It is only right and fitting that our men should be duly honored and the pity is that we cannot welcome them all home together, with the satisfaction that the war is ended. In all other parts of the colony the returning troopers have been given a right hearty welcome, and Gisborne should do its part well to-day. Those who arc returning arc not large in number, but they have experienced the hardships of a soldier’s life, and have nobly given their aid in the country’s cause.

Cadets are requested to meet at the drill-shed at 8.45 this morning. Captain Edwin reported yestorday : “■ Glass fall; weather warmer; easterly winds ; tides making.” The Ladies’ Committee of the Hospital Ball meet to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at 3 o’clock, at the Borough Council Chambers.

Tenders close at 2 this afternoon, with Mr Einncran, architect, for the erection of a largo house for Mr A. H. Wallis, on the Kaiti.

Tenders close at 2 on Thursday afternoon with Mr Finncran, architect, for the erection of a dwelling-house on the Kaiti for Mr E. Murphy. The splendid service done by Messrs Ormond and Ritchie’s patent tank filters should have the attention of Dr Valentine when he arrives this morning. Ascension Day services are to bo held at Holy Trinity Church to-morrow. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7.30 a.m., and there will be a full choral service at'B in the evening. A thanksgiving service for the safe return of the Gisborne boys from the front, and for the safe-keeping of those at the war, is to be held in St. Andrew’s Church next Sunday evening. The members of the Gisborne Rifles are expected to attend.

A most successful meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society took place on Monday night, under the control of the ladies, with Mrs Scott as chairman. The organisation was highly creditable to the ladies, who provided an excellent programme. At the meeting of the Borough Council last night, Cr Miller pointed out that the by-law in regard to driving stock through the town was in one respect just the reverse of what it ought to be, providing that, if permission were given, stock should be driven after dark. “As you are going to increase the rates, arc you not going to give the workmen some increase in the prosperity ?” asked Cr Jones at the Borough Council meeting last night. The Mayor: Is it prosperity ? Cr .lones: You are raising things allround, I think the workmen should get a show; The Mayor; There is no provision for it in the estimates,

At the meeting of the Borough Council last night Cr Lysnar gave notice to move at next meeting: “ That this Council takes into consideration the prudence of making recommendations to its nominees on tho Hospital Committee with a view of securing the services and assistance of all the medical practitioners of this town for the benefit of the hospital.”

A largely-attanded meeting of the Hospital Ball Committee was held last evening, Mr Nolan in the chair. Reports were received from the sub-com-mittees showing that very satisfactory progress had been made with the arrangements for the ball, which promises to be most successful. The details of the various reports were gone into at considerable length. The final arrangements will be considered at tho next meeting, to be held on Tuesday next, the 21st inst., at which a full atipn.daife.e of all members of committee is requested, Tho Children of Mary and other friends last night made a presentation of a purse of sovereigns to Miss O’Connor, the late President of the Society. Mies O'Connor, who is at the head of Messrs Adair Brqs'. dressmaking department. leaves Grisbofue to-day ona visit to the Old Country. The young lady has given great .assistance fo local entertainments, and a large circle of friends will join in wishing her a pleasant yoyage. During the afternoon, Mr T, Adair presented Miss O’Connor witliep. handsome travelling bag, with 'name on, on behalf of the employees of (be firm, who wished her a pleasant

Prior to the ordinary meeting of the Borough Council Jast night, a special meeting was held to confirm the order to continue the loan from the Harbor Board’s funds in the hands of the Public Trustee. The latter requested that a special rate be struck, which the Mayor said would not make any material difference, and would come practically the same in the long run. The securities offered were undoubtedly good. He proposed that a special order be made, a special rate of threepence in the pound to be struck to provide interest and sinking fund. In reply to Cr Morrison, the Mayor said there was no fixed date. Cr Lysnar said he thought there should be a more definite idea as to the notice, and Cr Jones said there ought to be a fixed term. Cr Harding seconded the motion ; he did not think .the six months’ notice would be too long. ' The motion was carried without dissent.