The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERT MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 19, 1901.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 241, 19 October 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERT MORNING. GISBORNE, OCTOBER 19, 1901.

The steamer Waikare, which arrived from the South this morning, brought one hundred and thirty passengers for this port.

Builders and contractors are notified that tenders will be received by Mr Geo. Redpatb, of Rakauroa, up to November ist," for building the Rakauroa school. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Times Office after 22nd inst.

Mcssr- l'!His-:oae a : i Soa> have several notice.- ■*; uu .' :ui\ eriUing column?* to which aiier.rieii i> ureectod. in liiL- rusij c»i maUer an t pivssure on our space tins lr.onmig, several inters have ucen held over until noil 'AY’. -i. The What *.upoko l toad Board notify that Mr Stanley Helper has been ap* poi me i m-puty-pounditeepur and ranger blll'ing ail' M-illl J 1: :10SS. Sivav.ln. ciiri '.-0 starting to come ; Carl'. t : ■ ve: <V, ; Ux.- u.ii' Wai. jA potnlent.i Our wcrtiiy sciiojlni tstei-. }.ir Nei!*, i« about the n.st to have a dish ot them. The LuiL is large and we.ldavorod, aci your own can state trout experience. The Waivoa volunteers have about finished their butts and range, and should start class-tiring next v.x-i'k. Tne poies for the telephone are now in position and | ready tor laying cue wire, and tiio ue.v target shed is in course ol erection. Vt hen ail is finished the work will be a great credit to the corps. Tne Salvation Army's annual week oi praver and sen denial euuunouces to- lay. The dcvoti.inai exercises tor the week have been thoughtfully prepared by Com mandant Booth. Special services will bt conducted by Captain Sharp lit tile bar racks to-morrow, when a letter tioin in, Commandant will be read.

•• It is about time i was relieved of i this white mail’s burden in paying special I rates to make roads to Native lands.” re- ! marked ?.ir ii. Campbell, of Mangafu, at the County Council meeting yesterday. Mr Campbell further stated that for many years a large biock of Native lands, upwards of 100,OUO acres, only contributed ! tile sum ot AT per year in rates. I The Citizens' Life Assurance Company S rc<ivtii'e a representative for the Gisborne 1 district. The company, as our readers are ! aware, is an exceptionally strong one. i For three years in succession the now I business completed by the Citizens Inis j exceeded the magnificent total of ’ X'10.000,000. which is proof that the office is popular, and an easy one to secure business for.

\t Whini-ay's Hail, to-morrow evening, meetings will be conducted bv Mr K. if. Buckingham. The subject in the morning will be : b‘ Fruit Bearing,” and in the evening an address will be given on the " Life and Work of George Muller, of the Bristol Orphanages.” This evening at s p.ui. Mr Buckingham will give an openair address on the subject of 11 Making a City Beautiful.” The services at Wesley Church on Sunday will be conducted in the morning by Mr 11. Lang, and in the evening ilev. B. F. Rothwell will preach on " The Place and Power of Music in Worship." The service will be choral and, in addition to special hymns, the choir will sing :

“ What are These,” and " In Jewry is God Known.” A male quartette will also oe rendered. The choir, under Mr Bur row, is making excellent progress. Five new members were enrolled at last practice.

Despite their many promises, and the fact that the money has long been voted, t.he Government have not done anything towards putting the Nuhaka baths in order. Mr James S. Cuopor has therefore decided to do certain repairs at his own cost. Iron has been placed on the roof, and gratings on the lloor. and the room used by visitors for dressing has been much improved. Visitors can therefore rely upon receiving every comfort. The roads to the Springs are at present in splendid order, and one can drive through from Gisborne with ease. A number ol‘ cyclists rode through during the week, and spent a very enjoyable outing.

Our Wairoa correspondent telegraphed yesterday:—The building trade is very brisk indeed. Mr J. Hunter Brown is having increased accommodation and other improvements to his dwelling lions c at North Clyde. Ho is having his house iitted up with acetylene gas. the plant of which arrived by last steamer. MrCorkill is engaged fitting up tiio same. MrPoyz- r has landed 14,000 feet of timber, and is now calling tenders for tbc erection of a spacious hall capable ol seating 000 people. The new portion of the hotel is now finished, and for accommodation and comfort this iiotel holds its own with any in New Zealand. Several other new buildings arc in course of erection.

The report of the Engineer of the Cook County Council presented at yesterday's meeting, contained the following paragraph : —*' Many complaints are being made as to the manner in which the livery stable horses are driven up the Waiuui road, particularly in the afternoon, when many pedestrians and traps are passing to and from town. Tlie.se horses arc driven at a very high rate, and under no control, generally with one driver and no one leading to check them — and when two drivers are employed they both remain behind until near their destination —one then galloping ahead to turn the horses into their respective paddocks. A serious accident is likely to occur if more care is not exercised. It was decided to draw the attention of the police to the matter.” The Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club opens the season at their courts at Haiti this afternoon, where the members of the Club entertain their friends at an “At Home.” For some time past, the Committee, directed by the popular and energetic Hon. Secretary of the Club, Mr G. K. Butler, have been hard at work completing preparations for the opening function. Play will take place on sc\cn courts this afternoon, while croquet and ping pong will also be played ; so there should be plenty of recreation for all who attend the “At Home.” Afternoon-tea will be dispensed by the lady members of tlie Club. At the time of writing, the weather dues not promise favorably, but it is to he hoped that the afternoon will prove more propitious, It is estimated that upwards of 800 people will attend the “ At Home ” during the afternoon.

I There was a largo and appreciative J audience at the Theatre Royal last eveni ing, when the Rev. .T. G. Paterson gave a ! lecture on " Scottish Life and Character,” i His Worship the Mayor presided. The ■ Rev. Paterson, v/hc was received with 1 applause, gave a most entertaining lecture, the subject being deal with in a manner that delighted all present. There was a running lire of humor throughout the lecture, and the rev. gentleman made every point, the audience testifying their appreciation by frequent and hearty applause. A number of vocal items were rendered during the evening. Miss Large gave a splendid interpretation of “ Caller Herrin',” “ The Land 0’ the Leal," and “ W»’™ »’ Xnddin.” Mr Barlow sang “ Scots Wha Ilae ” and “ Scotland Yet.” Mr East contributed ■• The March of the Cameron Men,” all three eingnrs being recalled. An instrnmental quartette \yas given by Miss MeClive (piano), and Messsrs Chrip (cornet), Massey and Yowles (violins). The City Band plaved a number of selections outside tnc hull in the early part of the

evening. The officers concerned in the resuscitation of the Loyal Gisborne Juvenile Lodge —Bros. C. li. Ambridge. P.S., F. Sclnvabe, P. G., M. G. Nasmith, P.G., and A. AY. I Kirk, P.G. —should feel highly gratified at the success which attended the social held in Craig’s Buildings on Thursday evening, given by the officers named, with the object of securing members for tbc Lodge. The.le were fully 50 juveniles present, besides a number of the brethren of the adult Lodge. The entertainment consisted of a splendid variety of items. Bro. T. Adair, P.G., very kindly allowed the use of his phonograph, and the selections from the instrument were very much appreciated. Bro. A. Thomson, P.G., entertained those present with a number of limelight pictures, the exhibition being much enjoyed. Songs were contributed by Bros. G. Goldsmith, P.G., and P. Boyle, j and were much appreciated by the boys. Bro. C. PI. Ambridge, P.S., addressed a few words to those present, laying before ! them the advantages of joining the I Juvenile Lodge. During the evening an adjournment was made to the supper room, where the boys did full justice to the good things provided. The gathering dispersed at about ten o'clock, after singing the National Anthem. Roman Catholic Church Services, j To-morrow (Sunday). Gisborne, Mass 8 1 and 11 a.m., Vespers 7 p.m.; Patutahi, Mass 9 a.m.—Rev. T. ajulvihill.