The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 6, 1901. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 150, 6 July 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 6, 1901. THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

Yesterday was the fourth of July, the day so dear to the hearts of all loyal Americans. Under some circumstances it would be a day of joyful celebrations, and all Britishers would that it were so on this occasion. They are all glad to extend good wishes to their kith and kin across The water, to forget episodes in the past that may have rankled in the mind, to rejoico in a prosperous present, and to look hopefully to the future. And yet what a sad day it must have been for many hundred homes. While we ave experiencing the invigorating effects of the cold ■■ snap,” New York and other portions of the States have become like a great furnace, the fiery blast beating down human beings and the animals of the field. An idea of the intensity of the heat can bo gained from the fact that the asphalted pavements had melted and blocked all traffic. People in fair New Zealand often complain of the heat, and grumblers may well gain a lesson by contemplating the awful tortures that are now being experienced in America, with the appalling mortality. Wo hope soon to hear of less doleful news from across the water, but the fear is that one extreme will ho followed by another—that the sweltering heat will give way to a cold blast that will carry off many who have been prostrated or enervated by tlio heat. The sufferers have Lho deep sympathy of the people of New Zealand.

NUHAKA HOT SPRINGS. Vk were pleased to learn by the message •om our Wellington correspondent that re grant made some years ago for imroving tho Morere Hot Springs is likely abe expended at an early date. A great eal of attention has lately been paid to uch localities as Rotorua. It is proper hat it should be so, and on that score no ,nc has any right to complain. But at he same time such valuable sanatoriums ts Morere should not bo overlooked, ['hero has boon plenty of practical woof that tho healing qualities of the vater arc equal to anything of the kipd to je found elsewhere. But the facilities provided by the Government are not what Lev ought to be. The hotel is in good bands, and there has been warm approval of the way it is conducted, but there is much that tho Government can do in other respects, and it is not pleasing to know that even grants put on the estimates arc hold back so long. Wo hope that there will be no more delay in the matter, and that tho now Minister for Lands will heartily support Mr Carroll in scoing that tho State does its part properly.

Messrs Wyllie and Mason hold a sale of general household furniture at their mart this morning at 11 o’clock. Mr John Coleman has money to lend in largo or small sums on town and country properties. Captain Edwin reported yesterday : “ Glass rise ; strong southerly winds ; high tides; weather continue very cold.” Messrs Lethaby and Sons, of Dunedin, umbrella manufacturers, have opened a shop in Gladstone road. The Elingainito has upwards of a hundred tons of cargo for this port, as well as a number of racehorses. A lecture is to be given by the Kev. Canon Fox beforo the Mutual Improvement Society on Monday evening, the title of his address being “ Tell-tale Words.” Property owners in town and country who desire to improve their propesties, should bear in mind the sale to be held by Messrs Bull and Son, nurserymen, at Messrs Wyllie and Mason’s auction mart on Wednesday next at 11 a.m. A ehoico assortment of fruit trees, shrubs, and flowering plants will be offered, and should find a ready sale. Mr G. B. Wyllie will act as auctioneer. The Universal Dining Rooms, which arc centrally situated in Gladstone Road, have been renovated and re-furnished throughout by Mesdames Cramp and Stevenson, who are sparing no expense in order to make the restaurant a popular and favorite one with the travelling public. First-class accommodation for boarders is provided on most reasonable terms, whilst catering is carried out on most satisfactory lines.

On Thursday afternoon a quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr J. T. Evans, Whataupoko. Mr George Brockelbank wqe united in the bonds of hold matrimony to Miss Jeannio Evans, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Evans, and who for some years was mistress at the Gisborne school. Tbo officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. G. Paterson. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Edith Evans. Mr W. Mitcholl acted as best man. The many friends of the happy couple wish them all happiness .and prosperity.

We have boon requested to announce that Mr E. PI. Buckingham will give an address in Wesley Church on Sunday afternoon, with a view to forming a young men’s class for mental and moral culture. The public will bo admitted and young men are specially invited. Mr Buckingham is eminently qualified for such a work, both by his sympathy with young men, and also on the ground of experience, having been vice-president of the Y.M.C.A. in Christchurch. The subject of the address on Sunday will bo “ Strong Men,” reference being made to Sandau, as an illustration of physical strength, Chamberlain, and Dr. Parker, mental and moral respectively. Our Wairoa correspondent writes : —A meeting was held in Mr Howitt’s Clyde Hotel on July 3rd, to discuss ways and means cf assisting the widow of the late Mr George Flint. It was decided that a concert, farce, and dance be held. Mr Sargisson was elected treasurer and secretary, and Messrs Bax and Cosgrove as stage managers for the entertainment. The price of admission was fixed at two shillings front seats and one shilling back. The date was fixed for Wednesday, July 24th ; lists to be sent out to the country districts, and also distributed about town. Mr John Holt was elected to manage the dance. Given fine weather there should be a bumper house, considering the object, and all and everyone should assist to the best of their ability. A meeting of the proposed members of the Ladies’ Rechabite Tent was held in the Wesley Schoolroom last evening, Bro. M. G. Nasmith (jun.), Chief Ruler of Gisborne Tent, occupying the chair. The following members were elected to fill the minor offices of the Tent, when it is opened on Wednesday afternoon, July 17th : Minute Secretary, Miss Heaney; Cash Steward, Miss O'Connor; Book Steward, Miss Butler; Levite, Miss Nasmith; Guardian, Miss McDowell. It was resolved that when the Tent was opened that meetings be held in Townley’s Hall. Discussion took place on the question of celebrating the opening, and it was decided to hold a social in McFarlane’s Hall on Thursday, July 18th, to mark the occasion, the dance to be an invitation affair. Misses Heaney, Butler, O’Connor, Hickey, Nasmith (2), and McDowell were appointed a committee.

One of the most popular social gatherings of the year is the Druids’ annual social, which is to be held in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening next. The arrangements at this year’s gathering will be the most complete ever made at any similar gathering in the district, and as a large number of tickets have already been disposed of, and they are still in great demand, a fine night is all that is required to make the social the most successful ever held in the district. One of the chief innovations the committee has made will be in the opening of the gathering. Instead of starting in tbo usual way, the impressive opening ceremony of the Order will be gone through at eight o’clock, and dancing will be commenced immediately after. The music will be in the capable bands of Mrs Fernandez (piano) and Mr Towles (violin), so that nothing will be wanting in this direction. The catering being in the hands of Mr J. Craig is a sufficient guarantee that the viands will be of the best. A final meeting of the committee will be held at Messrs Jcbastoo a,u3 Cqi’s this evening, at 7.SQ,

Tho first day’s races of the \ .H.C. meeting commences to-day. The New Zealand hurdle champion Record Reign is much fancied.

A meeting of milk suppliers will be held in the lunches ' rooms at tho Matawhero saleyards tV evening for the purpose of arranging r a lecture by the Government Dr. .ig Expert. Others matters will also ' . discussed.

The ual church notices will be found * in another column. At the Holy Trinity - Church to-morrow evening the choir will sing the anthem “ In Jewry is God 1 Known,” and the musical service will be Jackson in F. We understand that it is intended on tho first Sunday in each month to make the service a musical one. Pending the appointment of a successor to the late Mr W. Marr, Mr E. D. Smith has kindly undertaken the duties of choirmaster. At Si. Andrew's school-room tomorrow, at 10 a.m., Mr Lang will givo au address to young people on tho subject “ Girls and boys of India.” Mr Paterson s subject of discussion in the morning will he “ Self help, brotherly help, and Divine help,” and in the evening “ Is theatregoing and card-playing beneficial to those who wish to livo a Christian life?” At the Grey stroot Ilall Mr S. J- Dick will speak on the universality and aggressiveness of Christianity, “ But now commandeth he all men everywhere to repent.’ The Kev. B. F. Rothwell's subjects on Sunday at Wesley Church will be : Morning, “ Tho Devil’s bull-dog lias caught him, shall the Church ‘ knife ’ him ? ” In the evening, “ Send tho multitude away i Solo, “ Arm, arm ye Brave.”

With n view of promoting and encouraging a cash business, Mr James McKee, diroct importer and family grocer, of Gladstone road, has just installed ono of the latest and most up-to-date National Cash and Discount Registers, which will bo used by him in his business for the first time to-day. Tho machine is a wonderful piece of mechanism, its capabititics being truly marvellous. It keeps a record of every transaction in the business, noting all amounts paid out, as well as those received in tho course of a day's proceedings, and tho total of the day s work is seen at a glance. Cash customers are presented with checks, and these, when they have received 30s worth, entitle them to Is in cash of goods, thus ensuring uniformity of discount at tho rate of 3.1 per cent, on all purchases. Checks arc given showing amounts paid on accounts, and all credit sales are recorded. Tho machine, not only shows 1 those on its face, but under lock and key it prints on a tape every item, and it care--5 fully totals and balances all amounts, on--1 abling tho proprietor to see at a glanco 3 the amount of business done. Mr ' McKee has a special advertisement in an--3 other column notifying householders that 3 from the present date ho intends giving a r cash discount as stated above, lie has 1 just received sevoral fresh shipments of t groceries and general goods, and the quality of tho articles in every department „ is guaranteed.

la jjuuiUujuuuu* S?St. Andrew’s Church Services, Sunday.— 10 a.m., Address by Mr Lang; 11a.m., Rev. J. G. Paterson, “ Self Help, Brotherly Love, and Divine Help”; 7 p.m., “Is theatregoing and card-playing beneficial to those who wish to live a Christian life.” Grey Street Hall, Sunday.—Mr S. J. Deck, “ Universality and aggressiveness of Christianity.” Roman Catholic Church Services, Sunday: Gisborne, Mass 8 and 11 a.m., Vespers 7 p.m.; Makauri, Mass 9 a.m.; Patutahi, Mass 11 a.m— llov. W. J. O’Connor. Wesley Church Services, Sunday next— Gisborne 11 a.m., subject, “ The Devil’s Bulldog has Caught Him ; Shall the Church Knife Him ?”; 7 p.m., “ Send the Multitude away!’’; solo, Mr Buckingham.—Preacher, Rev. B. F. Rothwell.