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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2194, 25 September 1907, Page 2

The material for. completing tho waterworks connections having arrived, work lias boon resumed, and it is estimated fcliut tho town work will be finished in a fortnight.

Police-Inspector Dwyer arrives this morning by the Talune on a tour of inspection. He intends paying tlie Const a flying visit on business connected with his department.

The river procession prior to tho regatta to-morrow should assume iiair dimensions. All craft, oil launches, and small boats on tho waterway are invited to join in.

“I should think Adam used the same primitive methods in tine t>iaiden of Ed on,” remarked C'r. .Somervell last night, referring to Hie lack of lVicilitiios at tho Fiatutaln quariy.

Addressing tho Council last evenin"- with reference to Stanley-road, Mr. J. Spencer wrote:—“lf wo don .t get our road straightened up a bit wo shall have to apply to you for a llat-bottomed boat.” (Laughter.) The Gisborne sitting of tlio Supremo Court concluded yesterday. In the case Smith v. Smith, under tlio Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, tlio Registrar was instructed to ascertain the present financial position of respondent. Four otiter motionß in tlio case were hold over till Inis report is received.

“Somo of the Whobaupoko ratepayers, who have only been, included .in'tlio boundaries for five minutes, so to speak, think tlioy are entitled to more consideration in the way of roads and footpaths than. ratepayers of many years’ residence in the Borough. Some of our own ratepayers of 20 years’ standing are not so liberally treated.” —On' - Sawyer list ovening.

Acting on a suggestion by Cr. Saw--yer, the Borough Council has decided ito inquire from the Railway Department tho terms for putting down a siding at Lytton-road, for the purpose of establishing a metal depot in the vicinity. It will save a good deal of handling for supplies wanted at that end of tho Borough, tho material at present being conveyed in and then carted back.

Cr. Bright related List evening that one property owner had been very enthusiastic over tlio success of a septic tank, when it was newly put down. “He told me about its great purifying qualities, and invited me to drink a cupful of blie effluent which issued through the filter bed, assuring me that it was ns pure as water. I declined with thanks.’ (Laughter.) Next week tlio Motu-Opotiki mail will bo inaugurated. .Mr. A. T. Mitchell, Motu, is the contractor for the carriage of the mail. Tho mail will leave Motu at G a.m. on Wednesdays, arriving at Opotiki at 7 p.m. on the same day. It will leave on the return trip at 6 a.m. on Fridays, and arriving at Motu at 7 p.m. tlie same day, will connect with tlio mail reaching town on Saturday night.

A vaudeville company is being sent on tour by the Fuller Proprietary, and His Majesty’s Theatre, Gisborne, has been booked for October 16th, 17th, and 18th. Tho company will include the following artists: —Bonita, the champion rifle-shot; Cleopatra, the snake-charmer; Professor Klaer, with his dog, monkey, and cat act; Victor, tho ventriloquist and “modern magic” performer; Louie Whitford, soprano vocalist; and an up-to-dato biograph, with a series of tho latest films, including “Living Ireland.”

Tlie Borough Council last night had under consideration a letter from Mr. J. Spencer, who asked tho Council to lay a water main in Stanleyroad. Though the street was not very thickly populated at present, it was bound to become so in time, tbo writer urged, and the Council should malco provision for requirements, now that the work wias in hand. He did not see why the residents there should pay a water rate unless they were givon tho privilege of a water supply. Consideration of tho matter was deferred.

Quotations were received at last night’s meeting of tlio Borough Council for the supply of enamelled iron plates to bo affixed in the streets, oautioning persons to “Keep to tho right” of footpaths, “Do not spit on tbo footpath,” and “Walk round corners,” etc. The prices for 20 averaged from 3s to 8s Gd each. Cr. Bright suggested tlili-t the Council’s share of fines be utilised for paying the cost. The Mayor moved that 20 of the three kinds mentioned be procured, at 3s apiece. It was agreed to get 20 discs each with the warnings against expectoration, and directing people to keep on the right hand side of footpaths. They are to lie emoted in conspicuous places.

With reference to the Borough Council’s desire to obtain Land (now held by the Government) at ICaiteratahi for the purposes of a gravel pit, a letter was read at last night’s meeting from the District Engineer, Weilington (Mr. F. J. Jones), stating that lie would probably be at Gisborne on Saturday next, 28th inst., and could then discuss the matter. Ho added. “Tho present siding into tho pit could not be used by the Council—i.t is required for our purposes. The Department would, however, put in .a back shunt off this siding to work that part of the pit banded over (the boundaries would be clearly defined), but the cost of such siding would have to bo dcfmved by the Council.” The subcommittee, previously appointed, is to select a site.

The Star of Gisborne Lodge held their quarterly meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, the attendance being the largest that has yet assembled. Several visitTn]* brethren were present. The Independent Order is now making very groat progress, not only in Gisborne, but throughout the (colony. After tho meeting a lengthy programme was submitted, Bros. Hamlin, DeCosta, Stewart, Smith, Griffiths, Galloway, Gibson and Fielder contributing songs, Bro. P. Pettie a cornet solo, Bro L. Clayton a whistling solo, and Bros. Nicol and' Smith recitations. Mr. J. H. Gittos, who presided at the piano during the evening, received, a. hearty vote of than'ks for his services. There are fifteen new members for initiation at the next meeting of the Lodge.

It was announced at tho mooting of the Borough Council last night that flic County Council was favorable to completing its portion of tlfo Abattoir road, but had called for a report by the Engineer. The specifications prepared by the Engineer for the road within the Borough boundaries were discussed in detail. On Cr. Sheridan’s motion the deposit was reduced from 10 to 5 per cent, and Cr. Somervell bad a resolution passed, agreeing to return the deposit after £2OO of work had been completed. Cr. Whim-ay sought to get the work

started from the far end, so tjiat a continuous piece, of road would result when the County Council put its portion in band. Tho Council, however, re-affirmed its decision to start from the town end, Grey street, as being moro to tho advantage of the residents.

Mr. Oliver, secretary of tho Webb Testimonial Committee, has received a letter from Mr. J. Muir, of Wanganui, bo tlio effect that the money forwarded by Gisborne admirers of the world’s champion had been utilised to purchase for him a handsome writing-desk, upon which is mounted a silver shield suitably inscribed. Air. Webb sent through Mr. Muir his hearty thanks to Gisborne residents for tlieir kindly mark of appreciation.

Intending exhibitors are reminded that general ontries for tho Agricultural Show close oil October 12Ui. For tho trotting events, however, entries must ho in by October oth. Last year tho ontries in tho various classes established a record total of 1335 made up as follows: —Horses 469, cattle 120, sheep 266, pigs 29, poultry 26, produce 101,- dogs 65, competitions, vehicles, and sundries 253. A prosperous twelve months, and an early spring, will result, it is confidently anticipated, in the forthcoming show oclipsing all former records. Copies of the schedule may ho obtained on application.

At tho quarterly summoned meeting of Loyal Gisborne Lodge, M.U., the following report ro hosjirtal benefit was carried:—l. That a levy of Is bo made upon all members resident in tbo district within the hospital radius. 2. That tho funds at present as a relief fund become a part of the same, and that it be styled tho “hospital benefit and relief fund.” 3. That it be optional with foreign members, but upon payment of 2s 6d tlio hospital benefit be paid for tho member. 4. That a levy of Is per annum be made from the Lodge management fund towards this fund for all members returned financial in the December quarter. 5. Tlie whole of which shall form a fund for the payment of hospital claims of such members who, through sickness or accidont, cannot satisfactorily he treated at homo, and are in consequence ordered to the hospital by Lodge surgeons. 6. The whole income and expenditure to pass through the Lodge hooks and bo audited by Lodge auditors.

On Saturday evening a bushfeller named Fred Fahey met with an unfortunate accident. Whilst endeavoring to cut a vine his axe slipped and entered liis foot, lacerating some of the muscles severely and severing a small artery. Imagining tho injury to be a slight one, Fahey refused to visit a doctor, but on tlio following morning, as the bleeding had not ceased, liis mates decided to carry him. He was conveyed about six miles on a stretcher, and a horse and buggy having been borrowed from Messrs. Rideout and Riddell, was driven tho remaining four miles to Roututu Accommodation House. Dr. Hallau, Te Kanaka, arrived shortly afterwards and stitched tho wound, and tlie patient was then taken by him to To ICaraka. Fahey was considerabl- exhausted by the great loss of blood, but is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery. It may be added that this is his third accident within a comparatively short period, tho previous one having occurred about five weeks ago.

The following letter from Messrs. Nolan and Skeet was read ait last night’s meeting of the Borough Council:- —“We are instructed by the owmors of sections 313 A and 316, Kh.iti, to give you notice that they will hold you responsible for damage:; that must inevitably result to their lands from tho removal by you, or your contractors, of tlie boulders bounding the above properties on the portion of the Kaiti foreshore known as Sponge-Bay. Should your Council persist in removing any of tho above boulders our clients will take such steps as may- be deemed necessary, by way of injunction or otherwise, to have such removal stopped.” Cr. Sheridan said the Council did not employ contractors. It simply purchased stone from the carters, whom lie did not think-would be frightened bv the throat. Cr. the Council was not responsible. The Mayor: AVe v'ant metnl, and tell them v'hcre to get it for us. Cr. Sawyer: A road is wanted.-too. Cr. Sheridan : Cartage has nothing to do with us. They can bring it bv boat if they like; we don’t stipulate by road. The Mayor: Very w'ell; let tlie carters settle the matter.

Thirty-one applications wero received at tlio Borough Council meeting last night for the position of turncock at a salary of £5 per week. The Gisborne applicants were: J. Hay, plumber; J. 0. Jones plumber; A. Williamson, engineer. Cr. Sheridan moved, and Cr. Pettie seconded the appointment of Mr. Hay, as the best qualified mail. Cr. Mann reiterated his view that £5 was too large a salary. He would be the best-paid turncock in Australasia. Cr. Somervell said he was of the same opinion. It was not very fair to the others to single out one man without even going into the other applications. The advertisement should have read, “No other but Mr. Hay need apply.” Cr Williams thought it waste of money to pay such a salary, in view of the salaries elsewhere. Cr. Bright said it was a. responsible position, -with the new scheme getting under way. Mr. Hay’s employer hoped the Council would not employ him. as ho had plenty of employment in responsible positions for him. It must be remembered that, Mr. Hay would Ijavo to break up his home in Dunedin to settle here, and this might bo considered in connectioi.i with the salary. The motion appointing- Mr. Hay was carried.

In regard ito the discussion in the Legislative Council on the medical profession, ,and the statement of the Hon John Barr that doctors’ charges in Now Zealand were altogether too exorbitant for the working man, and that the hesitation which was displayed oil the part of the worker in calling in the doctor was tho cause of innumerable deaths, a Dunedin doctor stated to an Otago Daily Times reporter that, instead of the workers being “sweated” and overcharged by the medical men, it was in many cases the medical men who were sweated by the workers, for a big percentage of tlie working men belonged .to a lodge, and if they did not, could readily do so. The lodge fee was a small one, and a doctor was at the service of a member and his wife; also ally children there might be who were under the age of 16 years. Some years ago this matter was taken up by a medical gentleman in Dunedin, and tho conclusion arrived at was that a lodge doctor did not receive more than from Is 6d to 2s per visit. The working man had, therefore, only to join a lodge to be attended for practically nothing. In many country towns, doctors’ patients belonged to lodges whether they wero well-to-do or otherwise. Oases have been known where redly wealthy men have taken advantage of this method of obtaining medical attention, and they have, in some cases, been not the least exacting of the medical men’s patients.