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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2122, 22 February 1908, Page 2

Air E. H. AVilJianis, of Flauiti, applied to the County Council at it.s meeting yesterday for an auctioneer’s license, the fee, £lO, to be collected From the Gisborne Borough Council. The clerk said that the Borough Council was willing to make the payment. The Chairman; I don’t think this sort of application should bo made. J tliink he should £4O and not tell us to go collecting this money from other people. Cr. F. Lysnar: The 'whole tiling is a misunderstanding. Cr. Ivenw.iy: The man paid tlie money ; no discourtesy was intended. The Chairman : Afy inclination is that a replj - be sent to the effect that the license would be granted when the £-10 was paid and that his attention be drawn to the liability he ran if lie sells without the license. That is liow I look at it. it is no part of our liability to go about collecting money. I doubt whether the money is available. I propose that the license be not issued until the money is paid. Cr. I 1 ■ Lysnar pointed out that the ..lock sale would be held shortly and it would be a hardship to block ’“in. The Chairman repeated that the hcense would be issued directly Die money was paid. Cr. Kenway: 1 move that the clc-rk apply to the Borough Council. This is making a fuss over nothing. The Chairman remarked that this was like sending the clerk to collect rates, an unheard oi thing. Cr. Matthews said that as a matter of principle he was in agreement with the Chairman. 1 lie amendment was put and lost and Die motion was carried. The Chairman : It-has nothing in the world to do with till' Borough Conned; they have no authority to receive money on oui behalf. The Council then proceeded to their business, but a few minutes later a p iragraph was observcc. in another letter, asking tlie Council to collect sonic rates. Amidst laughter. Cr. Ken way rose and objected to this as a matter of principle.

A trough is being erected in the it.or'kvard at the town wharf.

Tlie approach to the bottom end oi he town wharf has been us'dialled.

The additions to the Harbor Board's new slieil are expected to lie completed early next week.

At the request of a number of residents the Gisborne Private Band, under Mr. D. AlcKillop, will give a performance at the Trafabdir rotunda at, 3 o’clock to-morrow afternoon.

The non-coms of the Gisborne Rides will meet after next parade, and the ollicei's will meet early next week to discuss matters of interest to the corps, including arrangements for Easter.

The number of inmates in the hospital at present is 41. At the meeting of the Trustees last evening, the ehairmaid Air. J. AV. Bright) remarked: “This is as high as it over has been, 1 am told.”

At the Baptist Tabernacle to-mor-row, the Rev. W. Lamb will preach in (lie morning on “The Pitv oi. God.” In tiie evening a baptism service will he held. All are made heartily welcome.

The County Council lmd a lot ol business to transact yesterday and the sitting was prolonged until 0 minutes to 5. Even then, Cr. Matthews’ motion, in regard to tramways to the Patutahi quarry, was adjourned.

The present weather is the best possible lor rapid growth. Much-needed rain came, and after it there were frequent showers during the nights. This is very fortunate, as a few, hot drying lior’-westers would have undone all the good work. At the Police Court T-estevday. when a man was being fined for drunkenness. Sergeant Williams applied to have him ordered to oa-- 10s (3d, hire for a cab to Makaraka to effect his arrest. The S Af. said lie had no power to make tho order asked for.

In another;, column Alessrs Gaudin and Co. advertise a number of properties which have been placed in their hands during the past week for immediate sale. Several splendid town and suburban sections anil houses are offered at an exceptionally low figure, as also are two or three other properties. A good reason is in each case given for selling.

Tlie services at AVeslev Clmreli tomorrow will be taken bv Air. Grubb iu the morning, God wants to do with man.” In tho evening Rev. C. Griffin will "reach on “Trust and Obey.” The United Bible Class meets in the afternon. Air. Gridin will hold service at AYailiukn in the morning, and at Ormond in the afternoon.

A matter of considerable interest is to come up at the next local sittings of the Supreme Court, when some of the transactions of the East Coast Native Trust Board arc likely to be questioned. In this connection writs have been issued on behalf of some of the natives concerned against tlie Commissioner and also against the late solicitor of the Board.

The annual meeting of the Gisborne Chess Club will be held in the clubroom in the Public Library on Saturday evening next. After the routine business has been disposed of a game, President v. Vice-President, will be played, and visiting players are cordially invited to attend. The club has recently had a recess of two months, but after next Saturday practices will be held regularly oil Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The state of the Abattoir road was brought up at the County Council meeting yesterday. The * Engineer (Air Do CL Fraser) reported that tho cost of repairing it would be about £2OO. Cr. Kenway asked if they could not get the Borough Council to take over tlie road from the borough boundary A as it was used chiefly by butchros in the town. Authority was given the Engineer to call for tenders for the work.

At the County Council meeting yesterday, Cr. Matthews asked if it would not be advisable to get a napping machine for the stone. The Engineer said it was necessary to go in for fresh plants. In future they should get a napping machine and not a crusher. At Stratford, some new plant was being put in anil he suggested that some time in the next three or four months that he lie allowed to proceed. This was considered a good felon.

The question of a public pound at Alatawhero cime up at the County Council meeting yesterday. The present one is out of repair and Cr. Sherratt suggested that the Council erect a new pound and let it to Air J. B. Hollier, the present poundkeeper. It was decided that the Engineer see Air Hollier anil inform him that the Council could not- entertain the idea of spending money oil someone else’s property, but should like some proposal from him.

A meeting of the Frieiullv Societies Conference was hold in the Oddfellows’ Hall last night The President welcomed tlie new delegates, and cave particulars of his interview with the Hon. R. Ale Nab regarding hospital representation from friendl- society conferences. The secretary reported that a number of names of now subscribers had been handed in. and that 'there were no members on the Jlospital Fund, showing the healthy condition of friendly society members generally.

During the discussion of Cr. AicDonald’s motion at the County Council yesterday, when it was proposed to expend money on certain main county roads, the question was asked : “What is a main road?” Councillors were not in agreement on the point and possibly with a view of .helping ttm discussion a Councillor asked: “What is a road?” One reply was that whatever was declared a county main road was one. “Then,” continued the one with the happy thought, “if we call a stock track a main county road is,becomes one?” (Laughter). The Ctlai nil a n quoted law to show that any .road except a Government or a road hoard road could be declared a main road.

Air C. G. Bloore reports having sold to Air Thus. AlcGregor, of Alakaraka, a very fine block of agricultural and pastoral land in the AVaikato, situated close to tlie Oliaupo railway station anil sale yards. It is Air McGregors intention to settle in his new home at ail early date, and it is likel.y that several other Poverty Bay farmers will follow his example, being tempted by the reasonable price of land and the greater facilities for quick communication with large centres. The Union Steam Ship Company Ltd. have purchased through Air Bloore a valuable building site in Childers Road, where they intend to erect up-to-date offices, and another property which has passed through ids hands is a choice residence and grounds on the Kaiti, sold to Air Rowan.

A complaint as to a carter breaking into the County Council quarry last Alopday morning was investigated and dealt- with at the meeting yesterday. Tfie Engineer, in r >ply to a Councillor, stated that this was not the first offence by tlie same person. AYlien the wet weather came, the tallyman had authority to close access to tluy quarry. All the others had fallen in with that and 1 ,1 not given any trouble, but this person was reported as having gone in ai.d if one were allowed the others would have to be allowed also. The carter was doing contract work for the Council just as the same as the others and he was told not to do it, but be said lie would go in, iu spite ol the Council or anybody else. The reads were ill a terrible state after the wet weather and lie (.the Engineer) gave instructions to the tallyman that the roads into the quarry should be closed up. He thought lh.it the carter was entirely to blame. Tlie man in charge of the qiianw was a very good man and would not try to harass anybody and whenever be closed the gates be always let them know. It was decided to prosecute the offender.

‘'l nm proud of being u Scotsman ; J believe 1 am prouder of being a colonial.”—Dr. Scott al last night's social.

At 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon flu) Salvation Army Hand will render a musical programme in the Hospital ground.

Inspector Mucdonncll and Sergeant J’reanor arrive Ironi Napier this morning on business connected with the local police force.

Four bright and cheerful meetings will be given by the Salvation Army conducted by Adjutant Dic'koiik «nid his odicers to-morrow.

‘■lf there is one place on this earth where one might lie proud to live and die, that place is New Zealand.” This was l)r. Scott’s sentiment expressed (t last night’s social.

On Thursday evening a special programme will lie rendered at the Barracks by the Salvation Arm- Band, in addition to selections bv the Band, vocal music, recitations, and misccllaneous items will be given.

‘‘Tiio Mummy and the Humming Bird,” recently produced at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, caused mute a sensation in theatrical circles and probably made the biggest hit of any comedy-drama ever produced in that city.

A question was asked bv Or. Matthews at the County Council meeting yesterday as to the present position m regard to the Mangapaua bridge. Th,o Engineer replied that the conIract had been let and the superstructure had been ordered.

The presentation made to Dr. Scott Inst evening, n handsome service oi •■.olid silver, was iinoorted for the committee bv Mr. H. J Grieve and engraved by him. It is a fine sample of the jeweller’s art, and can be seen to-day in Mr. Grieve’s shop, McKee s buildings.

A solicitor caused some amusement at the Police Court yesterday bv becoming mixed over the description of a horse. First of all he called it an "iron-chestnut mare,” and on his mistake being pointed out called it an “iron mare.” Finally he correctly described it as an “iron-grey mare.”

At the Victoria Billiard Saloon last night another game in the championship competition was played between B. Lucas and 11. Kay. The latter led otf at the start, but was soon overhauled by Lucas, who plaved a_ fine game, and evenually won by 250 to Too. The game, which was very fast, occupied forty-two minutes. To-night-and each succeeding night a match in the competition will take nlace.

“It is .a mistake',” says Dr Scott, "to look upon Burns as one who had no opportunities. He had a good education and opportunities of moving in the highest social scale, but he despised wealth, and through indiscriminate charity ruined himself, as many others have done, and died alone and forsaken, as some of you will die.” After this latter discomforting remark, the doctor proceeded with the consoling suggestion—“ After all. perhaps, it isn’t a bad wav to die: when vour race is run perhaps the fewer there are about you the better.”

The Police Court was crowded all day. yesterday, the occasion being the trial of Constable J. T. Irwin on a charge of assault. The spectators arrived when the Court opened at 10.30. and waited patiently until the case was called on a little before noon. When the case came on the Court orderly was called upon frequently to cry for “Silence,” some of the evidence,'especially that of informant-, being too much for their risible faculties. The laughter became so frequent that the.S.M.. asked the witnesses to give their evidence in a form less like “playing to the gallery.” The Court became verv stuffy as the case proceeded, and one of the spectators fainted.