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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2142, 26 July 1907, Page 2

Headaches of every kind yield to Stearns’ Headache Cure n * few minutes. These tiny, tasteless wafers, bring certain relief from almost every kind of pain. “Used wherever, heads ache.”—Advfc, i

The second of tho series of socials, under tho allspices ol the Cismnuo City Band, was held last evening, at His Majesty's Theatre, there living about 60 couples present. lie a - rnugemeiits m connection with t o danco were well carried out ]o tho com milt tee and a most enjoyable, evoniiig’s dancing was indulged m.

The Colonial Executive ol the Farmers’ Union having .myilei suggestions from the Provinciu bod.ea with regard to the new Land Pil . a special meeting ol the i ovcr..; tio Executive will ho held nt - 1 Jay to discuss tho measure. At a deputation after the Gomoivii c, Sir Joseph Ward indicated that the Government would consider. uoy suggc> lions omanating from ten * omnia! J:,i eeubivo of tho Union.

Tho Turnngauui Fishing Club held a most successful fishing excursion yesterday aftornoon, being favored with ideal woather for tho outing. Tin- Tun tea, in which tho trip was mado, loft tho wharf a fow minutes alter 12 o’clock, and returned at 8 o’clock in tlio evening. A splendid afternoon’s sport was indulged ill by the voyagers, of whom there was abou 30, and somo wood hauls are room dud. Tho total number of fish caught was 130, Mr. J. B. Loydon being top scorer with 14, and Mr. Wilson a close second with 13.

A valuable collie dog, owned by Mr. J. E. Foster, was killed at tho Matawhero snleyards yesterday under unusual circumstances. It jumped into a pen containing a number of young cattle, some ol which were wild. One rushed at the dog which in its baste was unable to find a way out of the pen. Almost in an instant the cow had tossed the dog twice, the horn going right through the victim, which died in a few minutes. The occurrence was •quite extraordinary for, as a rule, collie dogs have little difficulty- in evading attacks by wild cattle.

A very successful euchre party was hold last night- in St. Mary’s schoolroom, there being about DO competitors for the prize. The ladies’ prize was annexed by Mrs. Barry and Messrs. H. Bruce and D. Ryan eai'ried off the gentlemen’s prizes. Musical items were interspersed through the games during the evening. Mrs. Barry sang “In the Valley by the Sea, in a pleasing manner, receiving hearty nippljiiusic. Mr. Ljclitwark gave a violin solo, “The Cuckoo,” and on being recalled played “The Harp that Once” in his well known masterly manner. Mr. M. Doyle was heard to advantage in his song. “Father O’Flynn,” which was well received. Slipper was handed round and lull justice was done to the good things provided. The entertainment terminated at eleven o’clock.

Mention was made at the County Council meeting of river encroachment on the Te Ivaraka road. It seems that the water has gradually swallowed up some three or four chains of the frontage, and even threatens the railway lino near the Karaka tunnel unless the Department takes some steps to prevent the erosion of the cliff. The old road is now positively dangerous for heavy loads, consequently tho deviation over the tunnel is being pushed on as rapidly as possible. Two bridges have iioen completed and about onet.liird of the earthwork. It is expected that the contract will lie completed within six weeks. The. refusal of the Department 'to allow a road over the level crossing necessitated the construction of ail overhead bridge, the extra expense thrown on the Council being £4OO.

To wind up matters in connection with tho School Bath Social a meet ing of tho committee was held at the Council Chambers last evening. Present, Messrs. Rowley (in tho chair), Lawless, Withers, A. Townloy, E. Somervell, J. It. Little, and 0. R. Olsen. Tho treasurer (Mr. Rowley) presented tho balance sheet, showing that the net proceeds of the social totalled £llO 11s 9d. There are still a few tickets to come in, and one or two minor accounts to settle, but the balance stated is approximately final. The total to the credit of the Baths Construction Fund has, therefore, reached £260 15s 6d, to which has to be added the £25 subsidy promised by the Borough Council, an aggregate of £285 15s 6d. Votes of thanks to all who bad contributed to the success attained, by assisting in the arrangements, giving donations, etc., concluded the meeting.

A meeting of the Taruheru Road Board was hold yesterday afternoon. Piesent: Hon. Capt. Tucker (Chairman), Messrs. Dewing, White, Tietien and John Cameron, and the secretary (Mr. A. 0. Beere). A number of ratepayers asked that tho drains in Bulwer Road bo cleaned out and the water tallies attended to. The Board agreed to grant half the cost of the work. It was decided to request the Cook County Council to take over control of King Road, Makauri, on the score of cost ot maintenance. The Board pointed out. that the road is used more for general county traffic than by the ratepayers of the immediate district. King Bond, it, will be represented, is the direct route for stock proceeding to the sale yards from Waimata, Tolnga and the back country, and owing to cost' of upkeep it would be more advisable to have it brought under direct Council management. Accounts were passed for payment and routine business transacted.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday James Whinray sued John Graham for £2 11s 6d, in connection with the supply of a bedstead. Mr. T Alston Coleman appeared for the defendant. It appeared that in the absence of the plaintiff his son, George Whinray, had supplied the defendant with a second bedstead, as tilt one first purchased had been broken. The point at issue was whether tin; second had or had not been given in place of the damaged article. George Wit inray deposed that defendant had not demanded a new bedstead in place of the one broken, and be (witness) had not authorised the damaged one to he returned. Defendant, in evidence, stated that Mr. Whinray, juii., had told him that lio would not allow witness to be at the lo.is of tho broken bedstead, and would replace it. Later oil Mr. Whinray, sen., said be would .find means to make defendant, pay, and tha hitter told him to proceed. The case" wtis adjourned to Saturday morning, for. evidence to coutraverfc a statement as. to an alleged iluw in manufacture.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr. Barton, S.M., Charles William Wadman was charged with failing to comply with an order made at Wanganui on November 13, 1903, for the maintenance of his wife, 14s a week being allowed. Mr Stock appeared on behalf of tho complainant. The defendant’s deposition was taken by the Magistrate, in which lie stated that lie had been working ill Auckland, where bo had rm't with a serious accident, which compelled him to cease work for 14 weeks. When he resumed*work lie niT. with another accident, breaking his arm in two places, dislocating bis wrist* and getting concussion of the brain. He was insensible for eight or nine days, and was an inmate of t'u Auckland Hospital for nine weeks. In reply to Mr. Stock defendant said he did not know bow much he had paid his wife. Ho did net know that of £l2O due in three an I a- half years £9B Ss was still owing. He had not sent his wife any of his Auckland or Gisborna__ earnings. Solicitor’s fee of £1 Is was allowed.

There was a large attendance at tli > United Hand of Hope meeting held in the Choral Hull last evening, the holding capacity of the large hall being taxed to the utmost. The various items were well received by the large audience,’ and a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment, was til; result. The To Ran students were greatly in demand, and received a vociferous encore for their rendering of a glee. They responded hr singing a glee in the Maori language. The dialogue was given an attentive bearing, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The auction sale, in which six little children —-three girls mi T three hoys—were offered to the highest bidder, was also provocative, of hearty applause, when the offer of Christianity was adjudged the highest. and the purchaser, Mr. J. Peach, carried off the prize. Master Adair gave a recitation, and little Miss Yardley contributed a song, both items receiving well-merited applause. Mr- Pally made a very good chairman, in the absence of the Rev. TV. Grant.