The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 10, 1901. MR CARROLL’S PROMISES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 183, 10 August 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, AUGUST 10, 1901. MR CARROLL’S PROMISES.

We are pleased to notice that our spirited Wairoa contemporary has followed the lead of the Times in further directing attention to the neglect that is being shown by the Government in regard to tho Morero Hot Springs. It is bad enough that theso beautiful and valuable springs should receive sjjch scant attention from the Government, but it might fairly be asked that there should, be an earnest attempt to fulfil the pledges made. The Guardian severely takes Mr Carroll to task in regard to a statement that only £SO is to be sjient in improvements. Hero are a "few extracts from the Wairoa journal:— The time has gone by for the use of smooth terms, and we feel constrained to say that tho Government are treating this district very badly in the matter of the Springs. It is now many years since the Hon. J. Carroll —when wooing the electors of this easy-goiDg constituency—told us what was going to be done for Nuhaka to make tho Springs an attraction for tourisfcz from all parts of the world. So long ago did that take place, that :we feel unequal to*the task of repeating the phrases of the Hon, Jymes—lest our readers might think our speech too flowery. But we ask any of the electors with an average brain to try and recollect a few of Mr Carroll’s promises in respect to the Hot Springs. And what have, these promises amounted to—nothing! They were, as far as the Government is concerned, “ a voice and nothing more.” How long, may wo ask, is this state of things to continue"/ The Premier states—and “he is an honorable man,” the Hon. J. Carroll states—and he also is “an honorable man ” —that in tpe beauty spots and health resorts of New Zealand the colony possesses a valuable asset, and one that it would be almost criminal to neglect. If that be so—and we do not for a moment doubt it are we not justified in charging the j

Government with gross neglect, in the ' case under review. For wliat Rotorua is to the colony, the Morcre Hot Springs are to Wairoa—an asset that, it would be almost criminal to neglect. And this season some “ tinkering ” is about to bo done instead of facing the question boldly aud spending the money Parliament voted for this work." There may be a difficulty in taking the water very far from the place'of issue from Mother Earth, but if properly insulated this diiiiculty may be got over —to us it appears a mere bogie set up to gain time. Ones more wo ask the Government to deal with this question in the only business way possible. Let the reserve be handed over to a competent local board, and the settlors would soon see the vote was spent as it should be, and that is—at once.”

Although public attention is just now being focussed on Nuhaka, the remarks made will apply quite as forcibly to Waipiro. During the last few months thousands of pounds have beeu spent in show, whilst these valuable assets, the development of which would mean a great deal for the colon3 r , are being sourvily treated. The promises made bj - Ministers are so long in being fulfilled that it is no wonder that their genuineness is doubted. We again urge upou the Government that immodiato attention should be given to these matters.

Ten thousand building bricks are offered tor sale by Messrs Mackrell and Colloy.

The adjournc-d meeting of ratepayers of the Whataupoko Hoad Board will bo held on Monday evening. A splendid assortment of choice flower and vegetable seeds are at present being offered by Mr T. Dalrymplo at most moderate rates.

A memorial scrvico in connection with the death of the late Mr John Morris, will be held at the Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow evening. A man named John O’Kanc was found dead in a wiiaro in Alexandra street, Hastings, this morning. Ho had evidently boon dead for some days, but the cause of death is at present unknown. The Rev. B. F. Rothwell’s subject at Wesley Church on Sunday evening will be, “ Liberty: The foundation of our glorious Empire.” Brass quartotto in attendance; tenor solo by Mr Yowics. A hockey match between the Gisborne and To Arai Ladies’ Hockey Clubs will be played at Te Arai this afternoon. Considerable interest is attached to the contest, aud provided the weather is favorable there should be a large attendance. At a special meeting of the Borough Council yesterday morning a resolution was passed authorising the paying-off of the old loan of i!8363 7s Od, and preparing the debenture book for the new loan of .£B2OO from the Bank of New Zealand Officers’ Provident Association. Miss Brown, travelling representative for the Now Zealand Illustrated Magazine, arrived from Auckland on Wednesday last, and is at present engaged canvassing the district for suuscribers to that journal. The Now Zealand Magazine has been most favorably received throughout the colony, audits circulation is fast increasing. Each number contains articles by our best colonial writers, whilst the illustrations compare favorably with many of the English magazines. None of the Wairoa troopers are likely to be able to reach Wellington in time to give evidence at the Newtown Park PolePenton Scandal enquiry. Now would be a good time for the Railway League to wire to the Premier: “ Heartily sorry cannot help bowl out author of Newtown Park Camp Scandal, but owing to want of railway communication troopers are blocked from leaving 1 Flour and sugar also been scarce of late ! ” —Wairoa Guardian.

The attention of town and country residents is drawn to the advertisement of Mr William Elmsly, practical coach-painter, of Gray street, Gisborne. Mr Elmsly has had nineteen years’ experience in the coach-painting business in Australia and Now Zealand, and is well qualified to undertake all classes of work. Ho is prepared to execute repairs of every description, whilst all kinds of vehicles and machinery are painted in first-class stylo. Mr Elmsly’s shop is in Grey street, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. A meeting of the Returned Troopers Reception Committee was held yesterday morning to receive accounts in connection with the recent social. The Mayor read the statement of receipts and expenditure, which [showed the former to have been .£26 16s and the expenditure £2o 11s. It was decided, on the motion of Mr W. Gaudin, seconded by Mr C. F. Lewis, to devote the surplus, US ss, towards the rescue work of the Salvation Army, the special meeting held by the Army having boon interfered with on account of the mooting falling on the some evening as the social. A gentleman who has not been long in Gisborne complains that people here seem to have a genius for violating “ the rule of the road.” Meeting a vehicle you are never sure on which side they will pass you. The same may be said of vehicles passing from behind. Only a day or two ago a trap came behind another just across tho Whataupoko bridge. The trap in front drew to the left to let tho other pass, but the passing trap dashed to tho left too. The driver of the latter, who had the garb, if not the [ manners of a added insult to injury by turning and addressing strong language to the man who had carefully got oirt of his way. The concluding dance of tho series hold in connection with Mrs W. Gray’s classes, took place at tho Academy of Music, last evening, and proved a most enjoyable affair. Upwards of twenty-five couples were present, and dancing was continued with spirit until shortly after midnight. The floor was in excellent order, thanks to the care which had been bestowed upon it by the capable caretaker, Mr G. F. Henderson. On Friday evening next, a return dance is to be given to the members of the Ladies’ Hockey Club. Upwards of one hundred and fifty invitations have been issued, and the gathering promises to be one of tho must enjoyable functions hold in Gisborne for some time Yesterday morning Captain Lost, of the Government steamer Tutanckui, made a search for the rock upon which the Tyser steamer Tomoana struck when lying at anchor in tho bay on tho 27th u!t., as well as tor tho rock upon which the Tukomaru was supposed to have struck some weeks back. Messis Nelson Bros’, launch Tuna (Captain Bi'unie), which was assisting tho Tutauekai, went in the direction of the position indicated by Captain Childs as being where Hie Tomoana struck. Both the Tutauekai and Tuna wore dragging bars of railway iron suspended at a depth of six fathoms, and the Government steamer in addition had both anchors down at the same depth. After a brief search both vessels simultaneously found bottom, the Tuna discovering the Tomoano rouk and the Government steamer that upon which the Tokomaru struck. The latter was covered by a depth of four and three-quarter fathoms, and is situate two cables’ lengths S.S.E. of the red buoy. The Tomoana rock is about a cable’s length, or 200 yards away. Both are pinnacle rgclic of a knife-like formation. The Tokomaru rock way covered by four and three-quarter fathoms of'water, but there was a depth or nine and seven fathoms on either side. There were five fathoms oi water on the Tomoana rock with a depth of nine and .eleven fathoms on either side. Further search’ revealed fbe. fact that the grounditi the vicinity was Very foul, and the Admiralty chart by no means accurate Captain I’ost has notified the Marine Department of his discoveries, and a warning to mariners will no doubt be issued forthwith. The rocks will have to be buoyed, and a complete survey of the bay made. For this purpose, the services of H.M.S. Mildura, which is to take up H.M.S. Penguin’s work of survey ou this coast, will probably bo requisitioned. The gooci services rendered by Captain. Binnie, of the Tuna, should be suitably rewarded by the Marine Department or the Shipping Companies interested.

! A very successful plain and fancy dress ball was held at Xolago Bay on Thursday evening in aid of the Bridge fund. The large woolshed was tastefully decorated with evergreens and Hags, and presented a bright and attractive appearance. About forty couples were present. Messrs Agnew and Sinclair made efficient M.C.’s, and Mr Lockwood provided the music. A splendid supper was provide.., a large hamper of good things having beer, received from Gisborne. The door .vas '..i capital order. The majority of the dancers were in evening dress, but there were many fancy costumes, and much originality was displayed. Amongst those present were MiSs Gallagher, charmingly attired as “ The Geisha”; Mrs W. F. Sinclair looked becoming as a red-cross nurse; Miss Devery, housemaid ; Miss Willets, in a beautiful costume representing “ Night ” : Miss B. Spence, a pretty “ Queen of the Fairies ” ; Miss C. Spence, quaintly dressed I as “ Reversed ” ; Miss J. Caldwell, iu I courtly twelfth century costume ; Mrs S. Trimmer, “ Granny Miss Newlauds, as ] a Sw'iss Peasant; and Miss Walsh, as Bed Riding Hood. Mr W. F. Sinclair represented " Cigarette ” ; Mr B. Rousewell, “ Massey Watson"; Mr W. Langden, “Sailor”; Mr T. Poole, “Dragoon Guard ” ; Mr H. Oldfield “ Bow'ler ” ; and Mr C. E. Smith, “ Cricketer.” Dancing was continued with spirit until an early hour on Friday morning. Wesley Church Services, To-morrow (Sunday).—ll a.m., “And He Died”; 7 p.m., “Liberty; the Foundation of Our Glorious Empire.”—Rev. B. F. Rothwell.

St. Andrew’s Church Services, To-morrow (Sunday).—Morning 11, “If a Man Die Shall He Live Again ” (Memorial Service); evening 7, “The India llubber Heart.” Selections by the children’s choir and orchestra.—Rev. J. G. Paterson.

Grey Street Hall, To-morrow (Sunday) evening, August 11.—Mr Deck will give his third address on the New Birth, with diagrams. Subject, “ Sanctified Wholly ; A Perfect Man.”