The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, DECEMBER 16, 1901. DAIRY FACTORIES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 291, 16 December 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, DECEMBER 16, 1901. DAIRY FACTORIES.

The low prices which arc just t.ow being received For wool and such products may well turn the attention to other sources of the district’s revenue. The value of the. dairy industry is now becoming more than ever evident, lho good work that is being done in this direction is shown by the monthly paysheet in connection with the Kia Ora Factory, which has been so well managed in a populai way. For the five weeks ending December Itb, 181)9, the sum of £202 Is 3d, being at the rate of (ijd per lb for butter rat, was pail. For the corresponding period of Idnil the sum of £552 12s lid was paid, being at the rate of 7d per lb for butter fat. For the five weeks ending December 2nd, 1901, monthly payment had risen to the handsome sum of £959 12s Id, the present rate ol pay for butter fat being 7\d. These figures carry their own conviction, requiring no explanation to make them plainer. But an important fact to consider is that Hie bulk of this produce is being exported, leaving a bvr markel for the balance of small lots but When in is considered that the industry was almost unknown us a financial success four years ago, the progress that hay been made ny the Kia Ora Factory is all the more appreciable, and we have much pleasure in congratulating the proprietor H speaks volumes for the popularity cl the proprietor of the factory and bis staff that such good work nas .'em done The work of the factory gives ample evidence that the industry is not likely to languish in this district in the future. The Kia Ora Facility, we learn on enquiry, lias over ninety suppliers. Nearly the whole of tins money is direct fiom the Bank m Ldon and distributed among the farmer’s, who have no other large source of income. The value to them is apparent, but it is not only those supplying the Kia Ora Factory who receive the benefits. The whole district is a great gainer indirectly, as well as directly, and everyone shoulu be pleased to see the industry tnnve as it has been doing.

Mr AV. Cooper returned from the South on Saturday.

Passengers per Waikaro for Auckland next "Wednesday should note the last launch leaves the wharf at 7 a.m., instead of 8 o’clock as "usual.

Messrs Sheridan and Co. offer for sale 500 sacks pvimest Canterbury and Otago oats, for 3s per bushel (cash); delivered in Jots of not less than five sacks. A grand assortment of Christmas and New Year goods suitable for presents has just been received by Mr H. R. Smith, of Goldsmith’s Hall, whose special advertisement in regard to the same appears in this issue. Mr W. McCullough, of Auckland, arrived by the Moura yesterday, to be present at the annual installation ceremony in connection with Lodge Montrose, which takes place in the Masonic Hall to-morrow evening. Mr John King, harbor engineer, who is now in Christchurch in connection with the new dredge, telegraphed on Saturday: “ Will get up steam in a week. On slip immediately after. Finished middle January. Returning to-day.” Graphic details are given in this morning's Times of the test cricket match England v. Australia, in which great interest is being taken. The full cabled report will bo continued each morning while the match lasts. At present, the Australians are making a very fair stand. Our telegrams from Wellington show that three Gisborne candidates have been successful in their law examination. Messrs V. Barker and Alston Coleman, who have passed the final solicitors law examination, were from Mr C. A. DeLautonr's office, and Mr A. T. Coleman was from the office of Messrs Nolan and Skeot.

The meeting for the examination of lady students of St. John's Ambulance Association takes place at Mr Townley s rooms this evening at half-past seven. The gentlemen also meet this evening at the same hour, at Dr. Fisher’s private residence, for practice, and meet again for examination the following evening at Mr Townley’? rooms at T. 30.

To-morrow afternoon, at Mr C. P. Davies’ residence at lvaiti, the annual sale promoted by Mrs Davies in aid of the Melanesian and Maori Missions will be held, and a large attendance is expected. Mrs Davies will have a display of Maori, Japanese, aDd Melanesian goods, sweets, toys, jams and marmalade, and produce of all descriptions, all of which should find a ready sale. Tire object which the proceeds of the sale are to be detoted is a most deserving one, and should appeal to the sympathy of all classes of the comfipinity. :

Mr Lissant Clayton, cl Tiniroto, has an advertisement in" another column with regard tp an arrangement that has been arrived at beiwaen the members of the New Zealand Fanners’ Union and the Commercial Union Assurance Company. The arrangements made enable members of the Farmers' Union to obtain special concessions in regard to insurance. Mr Clayton has undertaken to do this business for the members pro. tern, until more suitable arrangements can be made or the Provincial Council formed and a Provincial Secretary elected,

c junceLu.-j wn.ii Hut, Trinity Church. | A telegram from Woodvilleon Saturday j states that Charles Aucell, a laborer, fell j off the Danuevirke train at Matahiwi, and | was badly injured. HU left arm had to j be amputated. The following telegram was received i from Palmerston North on Saturday : j On the Tekapu block yesterday a lad j named AVek.is was thrown from his horse and drugged, sustaining concussion of the brain and other severe injuries. Ho was brought to Palmerston Hospital yesterday afternoon by train, but succumbed to his injuries to day. j Before the coin was spun in the test j mutch Maclaien proposed that after acti ing on the toss in tiiis match, each side i should alternately have tiie choice of j innings in the next three matches without l tossing, in the final match the captains to i toss in the customary way. The idea was j to make tiie luck as equal as possible. ; After consideration the Australians rej jected the proposal.

There was a large attendance at the bowling green on Saturday afternoon, when the following matches were played :

.Massey, Brown, Ferris, and Gaudin (skip) 25 v. Hunter, Barton, Pettigrew, and Hoyt (skip) 10 ; Martin, Quigley. Dixon, Batham (skip) 15 v. NVillock, Jackson, Bright, Sidebottom (skip) 14 ; Cussen, Harris, Wallace, and Ponsford (skip) beat Lewis, Colebrook, Johnson, and Hookey (skip). In single matches, F. Pettie beat Orr, and McGowan beat Coleman. The teams for the Wellington tournament have been announced, and are as follows : Judge Batham, Wallace, Gaudin, and Coleman (skip) and Massey, McGowan, Ferris, and Ponsford (skip). The teams are fairly representative of the club, and should render a good account of themselves.

Yesterday was a record day at AVesley Church, the Sunday School anniversary drawing largo congregations. In the morning the Ilev. A. X. .Seotter delivered an appropriate and enjoyable discourse on “ The day of small tilings."’ There was a very good congregation. In the afternoon the Presbyterian Sunday School attended, and extra scats had to he brought in. Mill. Lang greatly interested the young folk with an address on Tongues.” In the evening the church was again packed, and tic Rev. B. F. Roth well delivered an able and suitable discourse oil the lust two verses of the ninetieth Psalm. At each servico the singing of the children was much enjoyed, and reflected groat credit on themselves, as well as on Messrs Burrows and C. J. East, who trained them. Tiie choir, though short of one or two prominent members through illness, rendered valuable service. Jackson's Te Deum was rendered botli morning and evening. A special feature was the decorations, which had been arranged by a number of willing hands. The annual entertainment was announced for Tuesday evening. The hymns are to be repeated next Sunday, when floral services will be held. Tiie usual orchestra, under the conductorsbip of Mr James Chrisp, assisted at the evening service.

The junior annual meetings of the Salvation Army were very largely attended yesterday by thoroughly appreciative audiences. At the ovoning service, after the opening song, the Lord’s Prayer was offered very touchingly by Miss Edith Stuckey, a junior eight years of age. A solo by Jack Sawyer, “ I’m a Junior,” and a duct by Misses Carrie Smale and

Hlioda McCoombe, “ Behold Me Standing at the Door,” were well sung. Speeches were made by Lieutenant Hill, Bandmaster Sawyer, Brother Morgan, and Sister Mrs Jackson, who spoke on behalf of her husband, who was unavoidablv ahsent. The lesson read by Captain Sharp was taken from the 3rd chapter of Samuel. The noglect of family restraint and its consequences was dealt with. At the eloso there were two seekers for Christ. To-night a varied and attractive programme will bo given by the children. Among the items are “ A Living Bouquet,” “ Floral Cross,” “ What is Love,” and “-Two sorts of Daddy,” one representing the drunkard and the other the Salva-' tionist. A distribution of prizes will take place. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m,, and admission will be by silver coin. A largo gathering is expected. The sale of Air T, J. Diokson’s Kaiti sections, at Messrs AV.yllie and Mason’s auction mart on Saturday, attracted a large attendance, and highly satisfactory prices were realised for most of the lots submitted. Mr G. AV. AVyllie officiated, and bidding was spirited throughout. Following are the results of the sale :

Lot 1, lr lp, Mr Hollywood, £lsl ; 2, 34 - 3 p, Mr Hollywood, £80; 3, Ir 10'7p, Mr J. Harris, £l5O ; 4, lr 2p, Mr Hollywood, .CSI ; 5,32 p, withdrawn at £sl ; 6, 32p, Air Bridges, £81; 7,32 p, passed at £6O; 8,32 p, Mr Bridges, £BS ; 9,32 p, passed at £llO ; 10, 32p, Air Friar, £75 ; 11, 32p, passed at £6O; 12, ;J2p. Mr Friar, £7O; 13, B2p, passed at £6O; 14, 32p, passed at £55 ; 15, 32p, passed at £OS ; 16, 32p, passed at £55; 17, 29'3p, Alr Ponsford, £100; 18,33 p, Air Ponsford, £74; 19, 38.2 p, passed at £75 ; 20, 36'3, passed at £75 : 21, lr 18'4p, Air J. S. Hinton, £BS ; 22, lr 18'4p, Mr J. S. Hinton, £BS ; 23, lr 14'6, Mr Thorsteuson, £SS : 24, lr 22'5p,jjMr Thorstensen, £BS ; 25, 22'38p, Mr AlcGowan,£los ; 20, lr 7p, passed at £7O. The quarter-acre town sections at

Qawa, on behalf of Air Foster, wore pur chased by Air Ormond at £lO each.