The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JANUARY 17, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 802, 17 January 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JANUARY 17, 1903.

At the Police Court yesterday Matthew Ferguson was lined 10s with 7s costs for cycling on the footpath. On the application of Mr Barker, Mr Barton yesterday granted letters of administration in the estate of the late James Hume.

Captain Kennedy wired at noon yesterday North-east to north and west winds ; sea moderate ; tides good ; barometer fall ; rain probably heavy.” The service at Wesley Church will be conducted on Sunday morning by Mr W. Frazer. In the evening the Rov. B. F. ftothwell will preach; subject, “ The Blasting of Hell's Gate: Stand Clear while the Fuse ia Lighted,” Adjutant Cook’s subjects on Sunday are : “ Conscience,” at II a.m., and “ What Struck Him, or Lessons from Recent Events,” at 7 pan. In the afternoon, a service of song takes the place of the usual testimony meeting. An offering at the door will take the place of the collection inside at the afternoon service:

At the bowling green 011 Thursday the following games were played : —Buttle, Pettigrew, Hoytc, Ifwersuu 25 v. Pettic, Harding, Dixon, Bright 17 ; Cussen, O’Meara, Matthewson-, fcikeet 30 v. Steele, Seymour, Pettie, Nasmith lb; Holmes, Williams, Lewis, Wallace 14 v. Sandlant, Morgan, Eure, Ambridgc 87At tho Polico Court yesterday Ileni

Whakarau and Puku pleaded guilty to fighting in the street at Waerenga-a-hika. Mr Jones, who appeared for Puku, stated that there was an old grievance between two natives, and there was a fight, in which Puku interfered. Both men were drunk. Sergeant Siddells said that he was determined to put down such disgraceful occurrences as these. A fine of £1 with 16s 6d costs, or in default seven days’ imprisonment, was imposed.

The Police Court was occupied for some time yesterday with a case in which John Cuneen and William Attwood were charged with using obscene language on Now Year’s Eve. Mr Jones appeared for accused, who pleaded not guilty. Mrs South and her daughter Jane South gave evidence against Cuneen, and there being no evidence against Attwood the charge was withdrawn. For Cuneon’s defence John Hal), John Larson, Richard Blair, and tlio defendant gave evidence to the effect that Cuneen was not at the place stated about that time, and Lis Worship said he must take it as a case of mistaken identity, and dismissed the information. John O’Grady pleaded guilty at the Police Court yesterday of using obscene language to Edward Pattricks Joyce. Mr Jones, who appeared for informant, stated that the language was used in the hearing of a large body of people, and the case was brought in the interests of the public. Mr Barker, who appeared for defendant, stated tliat when sober O'Grady was a peaceable citizen, but on this occasion had taken too much liquor. The fact that he had taken out a prohibition order against himself showed that he was inclined to reform. A flue of £2, with ill ISs costs was imposed, in default seven days’ imprisonment. The same defendant then pleaded guilty to using obscene language to Mr Adam Knox. Mr Jones stated that this offence occurred on tho same day, when O’Grady appeared to be running amok. Previously Mr Knox had had to lay a similar charge, but had withdrawn it, which lie could not do upon this occasion. A fine of £2 with £1 12s costs was imposed, in default seven days’ imprisonment. For using obscene language to Mr George Schmidt defendant was fined £2, with 32s costs.

The monthly meeting of the Whataupolio Road Board was held yesterday. Present: Messrs A. F. Matthews (Chairman), Winter Hatnon, ijnd Lysnar. The following tenders were received and accepted: For formation and footpath, Fox street,. S. Doleman, 10s per chain ; for metalling, H. Partington, 4s lOd. On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved that an estimate be got from the Gas Company as to the cost of five lights on Whataupoko. Mr Lysnar said lamps were wanted urgently, but could they, as a Road Board, incur the liability ? He understood not. The Chairman said they were doing it already, but on their own responsibility. It was decided to display tho names of streets at the corners of Stout street and the main road. It was decided to call for applications for a poundkeeper, at a salary of £25 per annum, with the pound fees.

Some cood bargains in properties are offered by Messrs J. Peckover and Co. Cabbage, cauliflower, celery, plants, etc., are for sale at Mr Edward Ling's, Whatuiipoko. The Willoughby-!leach Company arrive from Auckland to-morrow afternoon. opening their Gisborne season on Monday night. 'idle Wairoa Guardian is informed ibit.t Messrs Whyte Bros, have leased tlie Waihau property at Tiniroto 1 from Mr W. K. Shaw. Those desirous of obtaining a seaside residence should take note or a two-roomed cottage on Kaili beach for sale iiy Mr 'l'. G. Lawless. “ Kemeinber My Bond " is tlie subject of the Kev. .1. G. Paterson's sermon at Si. Andrew's Church tomorrow morning. in ilie evening. Mr Leigh, of the Poona and India Mission, will speak on the power or the Gospel among the Hindoos. Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, for the purchase of the siock-in-trade in the estate of Alexander George Wheeler, consisting of undertaker's material, etc., particulars of which may be obtained at the oiliee of the Deputy-Assignee. The ship Gladys still requires about •PJO bales to complete her loading of wool for the Home market. Difficulty is being experienced in completing the loading, as pasloralist-s, influenced by tiie rise in prices, are sending a large quantity of wool by steamers.

The Cook County Council meeting yesterday lasted from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., with luncheon adjournment. Or Matthews said that if the business was to take so long to transact in future they should decide to meet at 10 in the morning.

At the County Council yesterday a request was received front the Wairoa Council for the Cook Council to join in the purchase of a motor waggon. The Works Committee reported against tho proposal, as the waggon would not easily be accessible to the Cook Council when required. The telegraph wires were working badly last even in S> and it was about 11 o’clock before tho operators got fairly going on tho Times budget. Then some smart work was dono by Messrs Fox and Robb, and all the messages wore received in good time.

An application from the Borough Council to allow the County Engineer to supervise the repairs to the Turanganui bridge was received by the Cook County Council yesterday, The engineer stated that with Mr King he had made a report on the bridgo, which he considered was as far as their instructions went, but ut the request of the Mayor he had undertaken the inspection of the bridge until that meeting. Cr Clayton said that their predecessors on the Council only agreed to the engineer making a report on the bridge. The Borough Council were apparently acting as if the County engineer were their own. In reply to Cr Matthews the clerk stated that as the Borough Council controlled the bridgo they could commit the Council to any cost in connection with the repairs. The Chairman thought the Borough Council’s position untenable in respect to the ongineer, whatever it might bo regarding the cost of the bridge. They should leave it to the engineer to say whether ho was able to spare the time to undertake the work of inspection. The Engineer stated that he would rather not supervise tho accounts and oversee the work of repairs, as he might be away a fortnight and not see what the men were doing. He was willing to givo what time he could to the work of inspection. It was decided to reply that the Council be requested to obtain an overseer, and the County engineer would give all time he was able to tho work of supervision. An event of a pleasing naturo took place last evening at Holy Trinity Church vestry room, for which purpose a special meeting of tho vestry and choir had been convened. Mr IT. Bull was made the recipient of a pair of handsome silver entree' dishes. Bev. Mr Welsh, with some wellchosen remarks, made tho presentation on behalf of tho members of Holy Trinity Church, and said that while very much regretting Mr Bull’s departure from their midst, asked him to accept it as a small token of tho respect and esteem in which he was held by thorn, and also showing that his valued services as the organist at their church for so many years had been appreciated. Mr G. IT. Lysnar endorsed the remarks made by the Rev. Mr Welsh, and apologised for the absence of certain members of the vestry who were unable to attend ; he also referred to the kindly feeling which existed generally amongst the church members towards Mr Bull for his long rendered gratuitous services as organist. Mr Bull very feelingly replied to all that had boon said, and thauked the members of the church and choir very much for their handsome and unexpected present ; he also referred to the fact that while his services h'ad evidently been appreciated, it had given him great pleasuro at being able to assist, as ho was fond of music and took it up as a hobby. Ho had been associated with tho church and its members a long time, and would in tho future be able to look back with pleasure to the days he had spent in Gisborne. A correspondent writes to the Napier Telegraph The caustic remarks made by Mr Hawkins, S.M., at Westport, regarding the totalisator will be endorsed by, every right-thinking man and woman in the colony. 'J’he operations of the totalisator on the youth of this colony can he described as nothing but a huge national cancer that is eating up the morality of our colony, fostered as it; is by a Government that places a premium on the crime of our young people. ■ The BIS,Out) per annum that represents

the Government share of the totalisalor plunder is worse than bloodmoney. It is a ,portion of the cost ol inoculating our youths with the vice of gambling. Judges, magistrates, police, gaols, etc., are kept up at a huge cost to check crime, and yet our Government encourage it by licensing a gambling machine that is responsible for the ruin and poverty of thousands. The arguments that the racing stakes, supplemented by amounts from the machine, encourage horse-breeding are rotten in the extreme. How is the high standard of horse-breeding attained in countries where no totalisator exists ? Do draught horses; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, or dogs require a totalisator to improve their breed? It is simply a question of supply and demand, if the prohibition people included the suppression of the totalisator in their programme, they would he benefiting our colony to a greater extent than ever the suppression of the drink traffic could do.

Koman Catholic Church Services.— To-morrow (Sunday): Gisborne, Mass S and 11 a.m,, Vespers 7 p.m. No services in the country.—Rev. T. Mulvihill, Holy Trinity Church Services.—Tomorrow, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany : S a.m., Holy Communion ; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer; 7 p.m., Evening Prayer.— Rev. W. Welsh. Wesley Church Services. —To-mor-row (Sunday) : Morning, Mr Wm. Frazer: evening, “The Blasting of Hell’s Gate : Stand Clear While the Fuse is Lighted.’:—Rev. B. F. Rothwell.

St. Andrew's Church Services.—Tomorrow (Sunday) : Morning, Rev. J. G. Paterson, “Remember My Bond': ; evening, Mr A. PI. Leigh, of the Poona and Indian Village Mission, will speak on “The Power of the Gospel Among the Hindoos.” The Salvation Army Barracks.—Tomorrow (Sunday) : 7 a.m., Kneedrill; 11 a.m., subject, “ Conscience 3 p.m.. “The Noble Army of Martyrs,’: a Service of Song ; 7 p.m., “ What Struck Him, or Lessons from Recent Events.” Speakers at night : Mrs Morris, Mrs Houlden, and ‘Adjutant Cook.—Ply. Ciias. Cook, Adjt.