A PUSHING YOUNG MAN.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 149, 5 July 1901, Page 2

A PUSHING YOUNG MAN.

Our. cablegrams yesterday stated that one of the surprises of the New South Wales elections was the defeat of Sir James Graham by Mr Eden George. The Christchurch Press gives an interesting sketch of the pushing young man. It says that his public career in Christchurch was never taken quite seriously even by his personal friends. He took what he afterwards called a “ preliminary canter ” in the Commonwealth elections) and though he was no higher than twentieth or thereabouts on the New South Wales poll for the House of Representatives, he had, considering all the circumstances, no reason to be discouraged by the result. In contesting the Belmore division of Sydney in the State 1 Parliament, he was “ the selected Government Progressive candidate,” backed up bv all the influence and eloquence of the Ministry. Before addressing an open air meeting a few evenings ago, he was introduced by Mr O’Sullivan, the Minister of Public Works, wbo said that Hr George

bad always been a true friend of the Government, and that the Government was now trying to get hint into Parliament in order that he might help it there. Mr Seddon has certainly never urged one of his nominees upon the electors with half the enthusiasm displayed by Mr O’Sullivan. “Mr George.” the Minister told the electors, “ will prove a thorough democrat, and as a politician I can recommend him to you unreservedly.” The candidate himself was not oppressed by any false sense of modesty. He explained that when a young man, *• struggling to make a fortune,” he had resided in a humble dwelling in the electorate. Since then he had been elected by the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, as their Mayor, though he had not previously been “ an alderman,” and had succeeded in removing " a number of municipal abuses.” Passing from personal matters to public questions, Mr George appears to have based his chief claim for the support of the constituency upon his determination to have hot water delivered to every working man’s dwelling at any hour of the day or night free of cost. But lie promised to go more fully into " political subjects " on some future occasion ; his first object was to let the electors know nil about himself. If they desired democratic legislation, he said in conclusion, let them return him to the Legislative Assembly, and be would do all he could to assist Mr O'Sullivan —“ who is the Bichard Seddon of New South Wales ” —in passing measures that would benefit the masses. The | confiding people of Belmovo accepted this pushing young mail's advice.

Loiters for “ Jack Plane ” and “ Confidential ” await them at Times ollico. The Druids’ annual social will bo held on Tuesday evening next, and promises to be a great success. It is said that carpenters are so scarce in Taranaki that high wages are being paid to men who have scarcely handled a hammer. Messrs Bull and Sons’ annual sale of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants will be held at Messrs Wyllio and Mason’s auction mart on Wednesday next. Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday: “ West to south-west and south gale ; glass rise ; tides high ; sea heavy on coast, and weather continues vory cold.” Mr IC. R. Macdonald, booksellor and stationer, announces the arrival of a splendid assortment of fancy goods and stationery, and many articles suitable for gifts. j Mr W. G. Sargisson, auctioneer of Wairoa, will hold an important sale of I stock at Opoiti to-morrow at noon, particulars of which will be seen in another column. A man named J. S. McCallum was discovered dead in his office, Bank street, Whangarei, by the police. No clue has yet been found as to the cause of death. A post mortem examination will take place. In some of the Canterbury up-country districts the farmers’ wives, who kept eggs for the Eoyal visit, expecting a market at 4s to Os per dozen, arc now regretting that hen fruit is down to lOd, and people want them fresh at that. Yesterday Gisborne participated in the cold “ snap ” that was being felt in other parts of the colony. Though the weather was lino, the atmosphere was very keen. On the back ranges snow was lying thick. The yearly statement of accounts for the Gisborne Mutual Investment and Building Society shows that the Society has netted a larger amount of profit during the past year than it has dono for some considerable time, so that shareholders may expect to receive the same dividend as paid the previous year, namely, 6 percent. The new financial year begins on Monday next, and the public are invited to apply for shares. Last evening a bicycle was left on the premises of a gentleman who neither rides nor owns a machine. Ho was in a dilemma as to what to do with the bicycle. Being too honest to retain the machine for the purpose of learning to ride, and not knowing whether or not tliere was felonious intent in leaving the wheel on his premises, he thought the host thing would be to bring it to the Times office. The owner is therefore advertised for. In the course of the debate on the AVailiirerc water supply scheme, Councillor Jones quoted from the report of Mr John Drummond, who was the borough Engineer. The report was dated February 28, 1882, and after stating that the country was admirably adapted for a storage reservoir, forming a natural basin for a distance of nearly a mile, being almost free from undergrowth, and entirely free from land-slips, continued: “ Two men have been engaged testing for clay suitable for puddling. Five shafts have been sunk, varying from four to thirteen feet, to show the depth of the bed-rock from the surface. Those show a foundation of solid rock throughout.” In reference to the letter of “ Citizen ” published in the Times on the 11th Juno, it has been explained that the telegraph message boys at Gisborne are employed on a basis of seven hours a day. AVhen going off duty they are expected to take messages in the direction of their homes, and they have also to take a turn on duty on Sundays and holidays, but these duties will not be equal to an extra hour per day. They are not therefore employed more than eight hours per day. “ Citizen ” may have been misled because the lads are allowed to return to the office during the evening to practice operating to fit themselves for promotion. But this is in no way compulsory. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday Mr AV. A. Barton, S.M., presided. Judgment was given for plaintiff in the following cases : —T. G. Lawless v. I). A. Bobortson, claim £l3 15s, commission on sale of an area of land at Makaraka, costs .£1 ss, solicitor’s fees . 10s fid ; same v. same, claim £9 Is fid, on dishonored p.ri., and costs £1 3s fid ; Common, Shelton and Co. v. C. E. Davis, claim .£7 13s Bd, costs £1 11s, solicitor’s fee 10s Gd: AAfi A. Friar v. Rangiwhaitiri, claim £l4 17s 2d, and costs £2 3s fid ; AA'hataupoko Road Board v. Mere Arthur, claim £2 19s fid, for rates, costs 11s. In the case of K. A. DcLautour v. Chas. W. Moore (judgment summons), claim £l2 3s lOd, an order was made for payment of the amount forthwith, in default 13 days’ imprisonment in Gisborne gaol.

One important portion of the long telegram published in the Times yesterday in regard to the Eyreton tragedy was evidently disarranged in transmission. It was made to appear that McLean had been stunned by Miss Martin. Our cor respondent writes: “The prisoner is alleged to have admitted having committed the murders about three o’clock on the I morning of June 22nd. According to the j version of the deed given by the accused, I Miss Martin had been up for some time ironing some clothes, preparing for the I projected visit to Christchurch to witness the Royal reception. He alleges that he attempted to commit a criminal assault on Miss Martin, who resisted with all her strength, and struck assailant with the poker, This, he says, greatly enraged him, and he gave her a violent blow, completely stunning her. He then seized a tomahawk and killed Miss Martin, afterwards killing Mrs Martin and the boy.” Last evening the 1.0.0. F. of New Zoa land, A.C., the “ Star of Gisborne ” Lodge,No. 26, held its usual fortnightly meeting at the Lodge-room, Masonic Ilall, Childers road. The attendance was large, and the W.G., Bro. J. 11. Cclebournc being still absent from Gisborne, Bro. A. G. Wheeler, P.G., officiated. One candidate was initiated, and several new members proposed. The installation of officers was, on account of Bro. Colebournc’s absence, postponed till next lodge night. After the lodge closed, a very pleasant evening was spent, and refreshments partaken of by all present. The following brothers contributed to the evening’s enjoyment:— Instrumental duet, violin and piano, Bros. East; songs (2), Bro. E. D. Smith ; recitations (2), Bro. Elmsley ; song, Bro. Doyle; recitations (2), Bro. Mackay ; songs (2), Visiting Bro. Holdsworth, of “ Star of Auckland ” Lodge. This brother is possessed of a fine voice. Song, Bro. Lowndes; song, Bro. Leslie; recitation, Bro. S. East.' Tb 6 Lodge will hold a meeting on Saturday evening, for the purpose of confirming degrees, when all members are requested to attend at 7,45,

A report of yesterday's stock sale will appear to-morrow. A couple of pure-bred Japanese pug pups are advertised for sale. Mr W. Douelas Lysnar offers a reward of five pound for information as to the owner of d ■ that were worrying sheep in Tatap- . Hill paddock. ' 1 Colon dorter's message to the Premier ( reads 1 ._• a hasty message from the field. , “ All :a iks cheerful and well. It. Blair reported killed ; Blair slightly wounded.” A cablegram from Hobart states As the Royal procession passed under the apple arch a pretty effect was produced by the liberation of Gne thousand pigeons. A mounted parade of the East Coast Mounted Rifles took place yesterday. Some good work was done, the troop being under the command of SergeantMajor Beere. There should be a large attendance at the meeting of the Cook County Liberal Association to-night, when the important motion of which Mr A. Y. Ross has given notice, regarding representation on local bodies, will be dealt with. At Waihi on Monday, a man named Goodall. was charged by a married woman named Blancard with threatening to shoot her, also with sending her a threatening letter. Accused was remanded for eight days. Light-fingered gentry arc finding their way to Gisborne. On the wharf the other night a constable was observed to whisper (probably advice) to an individual who was obliging in giving assistance to people. The individual quickly disappeared from view. A London correspondent writes: — if r and Mrs James Howie, who reached ingland by the Runic, aro resting at iristol for some days after their long royage, and will go up to London for ;ood at the end of this week or the beginning of next. Although “ resting,” Mrs Howie has been singing to one of the local nusicians and taking a fow lessons from rim. Sho is likely to place herself in the lands of that experienced, eutreponeur, Mr Vert. Turanga Church Services, Sunday next- - Waerenga-a-hika (with Holy Communion) 11, Makaraka (with Holy Communion) 3, Ormond 7. —Canon Fox.