The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 6, 1901. GISBORNE’S OPPORTUNITY.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 179, 6 August 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 6, 1901. GISBORNE’S OPPORTUNITY.

At the mooting- of the Borough Council this evening Mr Mestayer’s replies to the questions submitted by the Committee will come up for discussion. One thing Mr Mestayer has made clear, and that is that the combined water and drainage' scheme can be obtained at a cost not exceeding £60,000. This amount would supply, as we understand % water for the whole of the Borough, as well as drainage for the more thickly populated portions, and both schemes would be capable of enlargement, This estimate is based on the assumption

that 10,000 people will have to be supplied. The population at present is not more than half that number, and according to the last census it will take a great number of years to increase to ten thousand. In the meantime the Borough will have all the j advantages of the system, Under the circumstances we think the .Council should have no hesitation in going on with the matter, and placing before the ratepayers at as early a date as possible what the probable cost will be. There is some idea ,tlj.at the suburbs should be included in a water and drainage scheme, and no doubt if it could be effected it would be a great advantage to all concerned. But to judge nf ilia mfifitincr

by fche tono ot tne meeting of ratepayers at Whataupoko recently there are many difficulties in the way of amalgamation being satisfactorily arranged. From a Borough point of view we do not see that anything is to he gained by taking in the suburbs, I as the amount which the latter would contribute iu the way of rates is not I in any way commensurate with the outlay that will be required. As the suburban residents have not made up their minds upon the matter we do not think they should be further considered. No doubt at a later date if ; they desire and can afford to connect with the scheme, the Borough wight l

see its way to allow them to do so. We are convinced that their inclusion at the present time would bring about many differences and seriously prejudice the carrying of the poll in the Borough. There is still ono point that we are not clear about from Mr Mestayer’s answers. A question was put to him as to whether the cost of the water supply was to be inclusive of water carriage. His combined scheme shows that water carriage has been provided for, and if this be so then those who framed the question will be greatly surprised to find that they can get both water and drainage for such a small cost. We would therefore urge upon tho Council the necessity of at once taking stops to have the voice of the ratepayers on the question.

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council takes place to-night. Ensign Houlden, of the Salvation Army, who has been recently stationed at Lyttelton, will arrive homo at Gisborne on Saturday for recuperation. Considerable interest is being taken in the ball to bo given under the auspices of the local Rugby Union on the 'doth hist., and the affair promises to be a great success. The Salvation Army is holding a series of special holiness meetings to-night, Thursday, and Friday nights. The subject on Thursday night will bo, “ How to •Maintain and Develop Spiritual Life.” All are invited. A cablegram received from London yesterday records the death of William Beach, member for Andover, “ Father ” of the House of Commons, aged 74. lie died from injuries received by being thrown from a carriage.

The Bishop of London (a cablegram received yesterday states) has abolished the reservation of the sacrament, ordering that whore practised it shall bo restricted to the benefit of the sick, and that the sacrament bo given at tho moment or immediately after administration in church. Cardinal Vaughan has given up the idea of calling i.i the services of a religious order for tho daily cathedral chant of tho Liturgy, having determined to avail himself of the readiness of the secular clergy to undertake tho work. Ho has also decided upon the immediate foundation of a cathedral choir school.

Messrs McConnell and Co., shipping and family butchers, notify the public that they exercise tho greatest possible care in tho selection of beasts for killing, and all meat sold by them is guaranteed to bo of the best quality. Their carts make daily rounds of town and suburbs and families are waited on for orders. Tho old-established firm has always maintained its high position, and customers are unanimous in their praise of tho meat supplied.

On Sunday evening tho Rev. B. F. Botlnvell announced that a missionary meeting would be held in Wesley Church on Tuesday evening, to bo addressed by Canon Webb, Mr IT. Lang, and himself, limelight views being a feature of tho evening. Mr Rothwell also explained that the absence of tho “ brass quartette,” which is so much appreciated by tho congregation on Sunday evenings, was duo to the fact that the leading cornet and another member were helping the Presbyterians with their anniversary.

We would draw tho attention of all persons requiring vegetable, flower, or farm seeds to tho fact that Mr C. P. W. Longdill, of Peel street, has obtained the agency for tho reliable seeds sent out by that well-known firm Messrs E. Horton and Co., of Sydney, and has just received an excellent assortment of vegetable and flower seeds of every description. As the seeds sent out by Messrs E. Horton and Co. are spoken of in the highest terms by all who have used them, a trial is confidently recommended. A handsome catalogue will be supplied free on application to Mr Longdill.

The team to represent the Huia Club in the senior match against City on Saturday ■next will bo selected from the following : Te lteinga, Baker, Leah, Gibson, MeCrodie, Caulton, G. Ball, Coekery, A. Sharp, McGrath, Hatca, Ngawini, Witters, Swann, 11. Ball, Symes, Harris, and Taylor. The juniors to play against West End will bo chosen from: Hamilton, Bayly, Driller, Thompson, 11. Gibson, Hall, i'apu, Nepia, Sherratt, Morris, Coekery, Taylor, McCullough, Heaney, Sharp (2), D. Scott, Tungaroa, Hold, 11. Jones, H. Ruru, Tipuna, Herowinia, and Steven. All players are requested to roll up if possible, and to be on tho ground in good time. There was a good attondanco at tile meeting of tho Mutual Improvement Society last night, when an interesting discussion took place upon tho subject, “What is the greatest discovery of the nineteenth century ? ” Opinion seemed to favor steam, but other discoveries were referred to, including anaesthetics, electricity, photography, sewing machines and other modern improvements. An interesting discussion took place on tho several papers. On Monday evening next a Parliamentary election will take place, tho following candidates being nominated Mcsdames Jones and Scott; Messrs Armstrong, Grubb, Gaudin, Driller, and M. G. Nasmith. Tho candidates will be allowed seven minutes each to address the meeting, and five minutes to answer questions. A large attendance is expected.

The annual meeting of the Gisborne Permanent Land, Building, and Mutual Investment Society was held last evening, fourteen members being present. Mr J. Townley presided. The report furnished by the directors showed that the business during the year had been of a very satisfactory nature. The securities hold were of a first-class character, with an ample margin in values. There were no arrears in the Society's books. Profits had been distributed on the basis of 6 per cent., and a balance to credit of .£35 16s lid has been carried forward. Four hundred and eighty-six borrowing, 5b permanent, and 595 investing, or in all 1134 shares, are on issue from the . Society. The retiring directors wore Messrs J. T. Evans, W. A. Friar, and H. .J. Bijshiiell, who were eligible for re-election. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, referred to the splendid progress which had been made during the year, and expressed a hope that there would be a similar state of affairs during tiic coming year. The report was adopted amidst applause. The retiring directors were re-elected, and Mr J. Warren was appointed shareholders’ auditor. On i.b p - motion of Mrs Fraser, a hearty vote of thanks was dcOOrded to the directors, secretary, and the chairman of the meeting. The Chairman', in replying, highly eulogised the services rendered by the secretary (Mr 11. M. Porter), who had been most energetic in forwarding the interests of the Social v.

The nineteenth century received from its predecessors the horse. Wo bequeath the bicycle, the locomotive, and the automobile." We received the goosequill, we bequeath the fountain pen and typewriter. We received the scythe, wo bequeath the , mowing machine. We received the sickle, we bequeath the harvester. Wc received the hand printing press, we bequeath the Hoe cylinder press. We received the painter’s brush, we bequeath lithography, the camera, and color photography. We received the hand-loom, vfe bequeath the cotton and woollen factory. We received the gunpowder, we bequeath nitro-gly-ccrine. \Ve received twenty-three chemical elements, we bequeath eighty. We received the tallow dip, wo bequeath the arc light. We received the galvanic battery, we bequeath the dynamo. We re- (

ceived the flintlock, we bequeath automatic Maxims. We received the sailing ship, we bequeath tlm steamship. We received the beacon signal-fire, wo bequeath the telephone and wireless telegraphy. We received leather fire-buckets, we bequeath the steam fire-engine. We received wood and stone for structures, we bequeath twenty-storied steel buildings. We received the staircase, we bequoath the elevator. We received ordinary light, we bequeath the Itontgen- Bays. We received the weather unannounced, we bequeath the weather bureau. We received the unalleviable pain, we bequeath aseptics, chloroform, ether, and cocaine. We received the average duration of life of thirty veavs, we bequeath forty years.