The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 3, 1903.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 985, 3 September 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 3, 1903.

Dr. Fisher returned from Wellington by the Tarawera yesterday morning. The well-known coaching stallion Robin Hood is offered for salo. A choice aero section on Haiti is offered for sale by Mr Alex. Keefer. This evening the La Muscotto Quadrille Assembly hold a dance in.the Academy of Music. The Gisborne rainfall for July was 4.20 inches for 13 days of rain ; Tolago Bay, 6.39 inches for 8 days; Patutabi, 3.41 inches for 12 days. A very successful plain and fancy dress ball was hold in the Academy of Music last evening. Excellent music was provided by Mr A. E. James’s orchestra.

A concert and dance in aid of the Matawbero school funds will be hold in the Matawhero schoolroom this evening. Mr T. McCoomb’o brake loave3 town for the concert at 7.15.

It is gazetted that 38 acres 2 roods i ll the Waiapu Survey District, Section 1> Block X., huve been permanently reserved as a travelling stock rc-servo, tho date of warrant being 13th Juno. Notice is given in tho Gazette that a sitting of tho Native Land Court will be held at Gisborne on September 7th. A sitting of the Court will be held at Wairoa on September 9th. The Herald was unable to complete dis charging operations yesterday, and remained under Young Nick’s Head during the day. As soon as tho weather abatos she will leave for Coast ports and Auckland.

The To Karaka township is becoming popular an a business place. A new billiard-room and tobacconist’s shop has recently been opened by Mr Hackett, also a watchmaker and hairdressing business by Mr E. Miller.

Owing to the hoavy sea in tho Bay yesterday morning tho Tarawera was tendered under Young Nick’s Head. The Waibi left the wharf at six o’clock for the inward passengers, and did not return until half-past ten. She left again with the outward passengers at half-paut olevon. Tho following players will represent Messrs Common, Shelton and Co.’s em-

ployees in a football match against Messrs Williams and Kettle’s employees to-day on the Victoria Domain : —Russell, D. Roderick, Pufilett, Wilson, E. Roderick, Coleman, Graham, Hall, Harding, Welch, Nisbett, Teat, O’Meara, Ensor, Buscke. At the meeting of tho Ratepayers’ Association last oveniDg some discussion took place on tho question of the poll in connection with tho water scheme. MrE. Smith stated that everyone he met appeared to b.o against either tho Waihirere or Waimata schemes, and somo against both. They might not want Mr Reynolds. Mr Lysnar said ho would like Mr Reynolds to bo here before tho poll was taken. What they wanted was an economical scheme, and not a doubtful one. He was sine that the people would not favor schemes which were not properly investigated. It was decided that Mr Reynolds be cabled to and asked to visit Gisborne as

soon as possible. Last evening a emul was given in TVhinray's Hall by the committee of the Maritime Quadiille Assembly, in order to take the opportunity of bidding farewell to Mr TV. Parker, who is about to leave the district. The hail was beautifully decorated with flags and evergreens, and pre aented a very pleasing appearance. There were upwards of forty couples present, and the' evening .was spent principally in dancing, which "was greatly enjoyed' by the company. Songs wore contributed by Messrs Gush, Goldsmith, and Stephenson. During the proceedings opportunity was taken to present Mr Parker with a handsome silver-mounted dressing case, suitably inscribed. Mr TV. Lewis, on behalf of the Maritana Assembly, made the presentation, and in a few appropriate words expressed the esteem in which Mr Parker was held. The latter responded feelingly, and thanked his numerous friends for their kindness. Mr G. Goldsmith acted ae M.C., whilst, the music was capably rendered by Misses Moore, Somervell, and Messrs Stephenson and Morell. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies. The ball to bo held in the Academy of Music on Tuesday evening next in connection with the Gisborne Bowling Oiub promises to be a great success, members being most enthusiastic in regard to the function. Ac a largely-attended meeting of the Committee, held at the Masonic Hotel last evening, Mr TV. Pettie presided, and the reports of tho several committees were of a most favorable character. The necess'zvy number of tickets bad nearly all been disposed of among bowlers and their friendz, and it was anticipated that there would be a large and representative gathering. The following committees were appointed to compictp arrangements:— Refreshment Committee : Messrs T. Ac-air, E. Bobertson, TV. J. Hennessy, and TV. J. p. Gaudm. Programme Committee : Messrs A. TV. Adair, F. Eure, and lan Simson. Decoration Committee : Messrs A. TV. Adair, F. Eure, 0. Adair, Simson, and 0. H. TV. Dixon. Supper Committee : Messrs F. Pettie, Adair (3), TV. Gandm, F. Euro, TV. J. Cox, Dixon, K, N. Jones, and TV. J. Hennessy. Messrs A. TV. Adair, F. Eure, Simson, and Gaudin were appointed Masters of Ceremonies. The meeting adjourned until Friday evening at hal**past seven.