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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2069, 21 December 1907, Page 2

At tho S.AI. Court yesterday, before Air. AY. A. Barton, three prohibition orders were granted. A bell of American metal is to be procured for tlio local school at a cost of £5. Tho Gisborne School will re-open after tlio summer vacation on February 3rd next. The services all day at the (Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow Mill be conducted by the Rev. J. B. Sueyd. A meeting of tlie East Coast Railway League Mill probably be held at 3 o’clock on Tuesday next. Air. G. V. Beck is erecting a camera obscura near tho lvaiti bridge. It will be in u'orking order in a day or two. Tlio secretary of the City Band reminds citizens that on application to liim they can -have tho Band render carols Iq*- their benefit on Christmas Eve. Owing to Tuesday next being Christmas Eve, payments in both issues of the Gisborne Co-operative Building Society’s shares will bo received on Alonday. At the meeting of Lodge _ Turanganui, U.A.0.D., held on Thursday night, the newly-elected officers wore installed by Bro. J. A. Eaton, D.R. It was decided to hold. a harmony meeting at an early date. Tlio following lias been added to the Tolephono Exchange :—42, AY. Adair, insurance agent, Lone-street. The folknving amendment is made: 340, G. Stock, private residence, Stout-street. 188, 0. B. Do Lautour, is deleted.

To-morroM' being Young People s Anniversary, the services at the Salvation Army Barracks Mill be conducted by tho young folks themselves. In tho afternoon the prizes non during the year Mill be distributed by Air. E. Yardley. Tho telegraph service was 'interrupted yesterday by a fault between Opoutama and AYairoa. The full Morning capacity of the tviro could not be availed of, and some delay resulted. The accumulation of telegrams M'as cleared off by 7 p.m.

At AVosley Church to-monw, Air. Palk’s subject in tho morning is “The Love that Gives.” In the evening the Rev. C. Griffin will preach on “A ’Trip to Bethlehem.” The United Bible Class .will be held in the afternoon. Air. Griffin will preach at AA’aihuka •in tho morning and at Ormond in tho afternoon.

On Thursday next (Boxing Day) tho Salvation Army purpose holding a picnic in Air. Cameron’s paddocks, Bushmero. Conveyances Mill leavo iffie Barracks at 9 a.m. sharp. Hot water Mill be provided on the ground, and the band Mill bo ill attendance. There M-ill also be a programme cgames, otc., for young and old, and an enjoyable day should be spent.

The Gisborne lightering system received another curse on Thursday night, when those in charge of a valuable motor oar saw it drop from a height above tlio lighter that had conveyed it to the s.s. A’ictoria. The car was being lifted from tho lighter to the steamer in the ordinary^way, when something snapped, and ft fell back into the hold. It Mas was a Cardillnc, OM'ned by Alessrs. Dexter and Crozier, and was being shipped to Napier. The heavy fall naturally damaged the car.

A point cropped up at tlio meeting of the Hospital Trustees last evening. Business had proceeded for some time, until Mr. Kenway pointed out that the first thing to do was to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. Considerable discussion ensued as to whether tho chairman remained in office until tho annual meeting next month. The representatives from the Borough and County Councils were re-elected for this meeting, and the matter presented difficulties. Captain Tucker thought that tho chairman held office until a new chairman M'as appointed. Finally, on the motion of iMr. Komvay, Captain Tucker took tlio chair meantime.

Tho free gift Christmas treo eiitc-r tainment in connection with the Salvation Army M’as held in the Barracks last evening. The hall was crowded in every part, and over COO gifts were presented to the children. Two Christmas trees u'ero provided on the platform, one for the boys and the other for tho girls, and Air. Edvard Yardley mado an admirable Father Christinas. Graplioplione selections M'ere rendered by Air. R. Hargreaves, and Air. Geo. Colebrook generously donated a cask of ico cream, winch, needless to say, Mas all disposed of, and greatly appreciated. Adjutant Dickens gave a short address, and moved a vote of thanks to tho people of Gisborno who htad kindly provided the gifts for tile trees. The meeting concluded with mutual good M'islies for the festive season.

AA’bile -perhaps tho demand for both country and town properties has not been quite so keen during the past month or six Meeks, Air. AV. Lissant Clayton reports that it has- been steady, anu prices obtained have been fully up to current values. Ho lias disposed of numerous town sectious and properties, and among some of tlio country properties whieh he lias disposed of are the famous “Kaimoe” Estate, with its lovely homestead and rich flats, on behalf of Air. Win. Tombleson, to Alessrs. Alather and AlcInnes; Mr. T. Mclntyre’s well-known Tareiva property, to Air. R. R. Simmonds: and Air. .J. (S. Barton’s “Titoki” Estate, to Air. K. Harris. The demand for properties on the flats seems to be reviving, and Air. Lissant Clayton is anxious that all those having country properties to dispose of should communicate with him before tlie season is too far advanced. On Thursday evening- a serious accident happened on the AYa ini a taro, ul to Bissett’s coach. As the coach was descending the “Devil’s Elbow” the horses bolted towards Kenvay’s Creek, and though the driver, Mr. Bowden, managed to negotiate the hill safely, the coach struck the bank with considerable force when nearing the creek. The coach was badly smashed, and all the occupants were thrown out. Air. J. L. Perry, one of the passengers. Mas bumped up against the hank. He had three ribs broken, his face Mas badly cut- about, and he was bruised about tho legs. The other passengers, a. young lady, a gentleman, and a lad, escaped with a severe shaking. The passengers were conveyed to Air Kenway’s homestead. where their injuries M-ere attended to. All the passengers, with the exception of Air. Perry, were later able to leave for their homes. Air. Perry will, probably have to remain at Air. Kenway’s residence for about a fortnight.

The latest in town is Alorso’s Ice Shampoo." Will relieve a headache immediately, also invigorating. Customers can rely on this Shampoo being a luxury right off the ice. Try one at Alorse’s Central Hairdressing Saloon.—Advt.

On the. motion of Or. Matthews, at the County Council meeting yesterday, it was decided to give the staff tho usual Christmas holidays. At tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Greystreet, oit .Monday evening, a meeting will ho held lor the purposo of forming an amateur comedy company. In regard to tho country shops half-holiday, Cr. Lysnar gave notice of motion at tho County Council meeting yesterday that the matter be decided at next meeting. This would givo them time to express their views. At the 'annual meeting of the AVaiapu Hospital Board held oil December 18th, Mr. A. B. Williams was voted to the chair for tho ensuing year. Mr. AV. O’Ryan was appointed lion, secretary and treasurer. Mr. A. P. Durrant was appointed clerk. At a meeting of the School 'Bath Committee held on 'Tuesday evening, it was announced that £3O had been collected siuco last meeting. Owing to counter-attractions there was noi a large attendance, and it was decided that active operations bo discontinued until after the holidays. Last night, ‘Air. AA’itty, secretary of the Harbor Board, received a telegram from Captain Gumming, stating that file Board’s new launch had had a row sfc satisfactory trial, doing 9 knots in a choppy, heavy sea. Shi will bo shipped from Auckland .by the Squ ill, leaving to-day. The Poverty Bay Iload Board cash account was handed to the County Council yesterday, showing a credit balance of £32 11s 3d, tho liabilities being £5 i7s. Mr. Cuff, the clerk claimed £2O for a year’s salary, having received no notice. The mattei -is to be looked into.

In regard to Hospital representation, Cr. Lysnar moved at yesterday'! meeting of tho County Council tiiai the Hospital Trustees be -written to. stating that the Council claimed the right to have another member. Cap tain Tucker did not think that tin Council was entitled to a further member. Cr. Matthews said it was a thing on which a Judge’s decision should be obtained. It was decided to write to the Trustees on tho mattor.

At the meeting of the County Council yesterday, Cr. Kenway asked if it was legal for tho ranger to impounu horses on Sunday. The Clerk saiu that it was an oxien question. It was not said that ho could not. The Chairman said he could receive on Sunday. It appeared that exception was taken to an occurrence ol : this nature, as tho ltanger only took f -wo horses, which were easily driven, and left three others. Cr. Kenway said that the others jumped into privat.. property, and the Hanger -was helpless.

Tho practical examination in con •nection with the National College ol Music. London, was held last week in Gisborne, the following pupils of Mu Batten being successful candidates : Senior: Miss M. Sherratt, Miss S. Oxonham. Intermediate: Miss Walker (honors), Miss Richardson (honors), Miss E. J. Gumming, Miss Caldwell, -Miss Sherratt, Miss lleddell. Junior: Miss Uridge (honors), Master Oatridge, Miss Whetu Keeha, Miss Ellery, Master Uridge (violin), Alias Plowman, Miss Forrest, Miss A. Jackson. The examiner was Mr. E. AA’. H. Hutton, F.N.G.M.

The railway crossing over Read’s. Quay is a dangerous spot for vehicles of all descriptions, and carters using the road when by the goods shed in particular would welcome an alteration. It is necessary to cross the rails at an awkward angle, with the result that axles and wheels are severely wrenched. Yesterday afternoon a dray belonging to the Sheepfarmers’ Co. had a wheel broken while crossing this place, and the day before a lady in a buggy was almost capsized at the same spot. It is understood that the Railway Department disclaims liability for damage thus caused, but there is a general feeling that the Department should be called upon to remedy the present difficulty. Some discussion about Kirktown Extended township took place at the County Council meeting yesterday. The Clerk complained of 'inconvenience in the numbering of sections, as no less than 20 were numbered 1. It was decided to put the matter before the Survey Department. The Engineer brought ui> the matter of standard specifications for roads am: bridges for uniformity. A few words occurred between Crs. Ivenwny and Lysnar. the latter desiring the Engineer to go into the matter and submit a report to the Council. Cr. Kenway said that the Council was unable to decide, and it had to hr left to the Engineer; the Council knew no more of engineering than it did of ballooning. The proposal was carried.