Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3184, 1 April 1911, Page 6

Local and General.

The members of St. Andrew s Chui chare reminded of the quarterly oomnrun ion at the morning service to-morrou . I is hoped that it will be possible- for all the members to be present at that ■ - vice. In the evening the Rev. W. G»«*nt will preach on' ‘An Amazing Statement.”

An entertainment of a unique character will be presented in His Majesty 6 Theatre on Friday next. The scholars of fi>t. Andrew’s School have for some weeks been preparing for a demonstration representing one of Britain s great, works —that of sending the Gospel to all nations. The scholars,, in groups of the various nationalities, sing in a senes of processions and action songs, a number of hymns, relating to the great missionary works, while one of the senior scholars takes the part of Evangeline (supported l by a quartette of nymphs, beautifully dressed), who sings one of Dyke’s grand hymns and receives m turn the homage of the several nations who have been blessed bv Britannia’s sway. As this part of the entertainment will occupy about one hour, the City Band has kindly volunteered to assist; and the proceeds will be devoted to the library fund of the school and the funds of the City Band. The prices of tickets are low, so that a full -house is expected.

The borough authorities have decided' to institute proceedings against any owners of vehicles who make use of the footpaths of roads closed during the installation of the sewerage works.

An address will be given at the Strangers’ Tea held at the 5 .M.C.A. rooms to-morrow at 5.30 p.m.. by the Rev. W. Lamb, on “Australian Associations.” All men, especially visitors and strangers to the town, are cordial Iv welcome.

Fairly good progress is being made with the Gentle Annie tram line, but operations have been somewhat delayed by the non-arrival of sleepers. A shipment of puriri sleepers was received yesterday, but- quite insufficient t° .complete the portion of the line remaining to be completed.

The New Zealand Shipping Co.’s s.s. Ruapehu is expected! to sail from Wellington on March 27th. and is due to arrive in London in time for the Coronation.

The subject at the Methodist Church service to-morrow morning will be “Should miraculous power have continued in fhe church?” (Jehu xiv., 12). “Jesus and the Bethany Circle” will be the evening subject. The Rev. J. A. Loc-h-ore will conduct both services. Miss Gray will sing in the morning, and special music will be rendered by the choir in the evening. Mr J. s A. Jones conducts the Te Hapara service at 7 o'clock. At a meeting of the AA'aikolm County Council yesterday Mr G. Warren, the clerk, was appointed returning officer in the Waikohu County for the Harbour Board elections. Special anniversary and harvest thanksgiving sendees will be held in the Baptist Tabernacle to-morrow. The church is being beautifully decorated, and special music has been arranged, so that the services will be of a specially joyous character. In the morning services the Rev. W. Lamb will have for his subject “God’s Gifts and Ours,” and a dedication service will take place. In the evening Mr Lamb will? deliver bis fourth lecture on “How do we know?” The special subject to-morrow evening will be “How do we know that man is immortal?” These lectures are arousing’ considerable interest, _ and during the evening Mr. Lamb will deal with a big budget of questions sent him during the week. Special offerings will be made to-morrow in order to clear a deficit on the year’s work. On Monday evening the anniversary celebrations 1 will conclude with a grand concert- and coffee supper in the- Tabernacle.

John Sampey, labourer, of Gisborne, lias fined a petition in -bankruptcy. There were four petitions filed in bankruptcy in Gisborne during the last quarter. The Labour Party has decided to,approach the Borough Council with a request for permission to have tables placed at certain points in the principal thoroughfares on Saturday next, for the purpose of enrolling those voters not- already on the roll. It is authoritatively announced that the Monmouthshire (Wales) collieries have secured the contract for supplying the Egyptian railways. Newport will handle 200,0C0 tons a year, taking the trade away from Cardiff. Although some townspeople are a little behind hand,at paying their rates there is at least one instance on the other side. A prominent ratepayer called at the Borough Council yesterday to meet his liabilities, but was met with the announcement that lie had paid his rates some weeks previously. An open-air meeting is to be held, branch of the New Zealand Labour Party, on- Saturday evening next at the iSievwright memorial. At this meeting the party’s candidates at the coming elections,:-Messrs Jackson, Turner, and Richards, will address the electors in support of the platform of the party.

A social in connection with the Association County Football Club was held last night at the Makauri School, and was largely attended, about 50 couples being present. Air. Binnie coungratulated the club on winning the Licensed Victuallers’ cup, and Air Holt, captainelect- for the coming season also wished success to the club. Songs were sung bv Alessrs A. Stunner, Hughes, Cooper, and Hatcliens. Air. Brown gave a recitation. Air. Basil Share, .captain last season, filled the cup with wine, and it was handed round among the guests. Dancing was kept up till a late hour to capital music played by Airs. Smith. Ah excellent supper was provided by the ladies. The rainfall recorded in Gisborne for the month of March was 4.48 inches, ofwhich 2.30 inches fell on Alarcli 2nd. The rainfall for Aiarch of last year was 20.16 inches, when the severe floods occurred.

Two men wore arrested by Detective Connolly * esterday on a charge of attempting to “ring the changes at local hotel. \ special meeting of the Waikohu County Council was held yesterday for the purpose of altering the boundaries of the ridings. A special order was made fixing the number of ridings at five, namely Motu, Mangatu, Hanakanaia, Te tfaraka, and Ngatapa. There vd] }>e two members for Motu and two for Mangatu, -and the remaining riding will have one representative. The election takes place on April 26th. Copies of this year’s electoral roll are now to hand and may he obtained from Mr H. E. Hill, Registrar of Electors. A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Autumn Show was held m the Borough School on Thursday evening The Secretary reported on the financial result of the shew. The total receipts- were £47 4s 3d, the expenditure £2l 8s 10d. and the balance £2o Ids o<l out of which prizes have to be provided. The chairman, the Rev. L. Dawson Thomas, and the secretary, Mr. r. lev. wore appointed a stio-cornrriittee to purchase prizes and arrange for their Knlmtiok A vote of -flanks ro.eeed to all who assisted at the show, p special vote being passed to Mr. AThomson, on whose experienced shoulders fell the bulk of the work. The secretary was instructed to write to Mrs Church ' wishing her a speedy recovery from her sickness.

Bathers at the AVaikanae beach wou.o do well to leave their money at home. That at all events, is the opinion of a gentleman who went for a dip yesterday afternoon, and who, on resuming his clothes which he had left in the mail’s bathimr shed, found that a sum of mone-v which was in his trousers pocket, had been abstracted. The Borough Council office was fairly besieged to-day with ratepayers anxious to inspect the new valuation roll. It is understood that the roll, prepared.by the Valuation Department, is not giving entire satisfection owing to duplication and other causes.

A special committee meeting of the Hospital Board was held yesterday for the purpose of conferring with Mr Atkins, of Wellington, one of the architects for the proposed new building. Air Atkins laid the projected plan before the members present, and in the afternoon the party visited the site purchased by the'Board for the erection of the institution. . The subject win be considered in detail at the next meeting of the Board. At the Y.M.C.A. last night Mr.. Town son gave the Boy Scouts a talk on New Zealand birds. Besides the boys, a large number of visitors were present. Dealing first with the moa. the speaker tlicn proceeded to treat of the kiwi, kea. kakapo, mutton bird Imia. kukui-a, saddleback, and others. Specimen? and pictures were exhibited, tlie bones and pieces i f egg-shell of moas found on the AYainui beach being interesting. Questions were put from time to tiuw, and many additional facts were thus brought out. In the hands of such an enthusiastic ornithologist, the subject proved very interesting, as well as instructive, ami a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Air. Tcwnson at the close. This address was thesreond of a series of fortnightly talks to Bov Scouts arranged by the Executive Committee. Rear-Admiral A~reeland, in command of the second division of the United States Atlantic fleet, will represent the American Navy at the King’s Coronation.

Among the entries to be disposed of by Williams and Kettle. Ltd., at tlii&gia&rmng. are 13 valuable Air. V. S. L-an}eßF; —dfnicli include a number of pairs and good coaching sorts.* An important sale of thoroughbred horses will be conducted bv Alessrs „AVil—i] i a ms—AucL Jvett le at the i reet horse bazaar’** B thete ; siprntng. when the well-known iugprg ihare--Hpate and a number valuable horses'will be ofierejWfir sale. Full particulars will be jtrniid in the advertising columns of this issue * The steady progress which the East Const is making is evidenced by the establishment of industries at th&ywaricus-’ coasta 1 Centres 3be latest of these is announced IHHhe of tliis issue, wherfesdt- will that Air. Chas. Alorse timber yards and a sash and at- Toko—niaru Bay. In addiiTsm to carrying a. large stock of allyelassSs of building timber. Mr. Alorse that lie is in a position to/land ordersNfc>r timber at any of bays.' JoHiery and turnery of,every kind is turned out at the TokPmaru Bay factory. The building trade is very brisk at present on: the Coast, and the establishment of timber yards at Tokmnaru will supply a long-felt, want.*

To get up in the morning and be faced with the" necessity of shaving before leaving home for :worki’:4s' v 'an experience which most men have. A local gentleman »vho had slept in rather long the other morning hastily jumped out of bed with half an hour to shave, dress, have breakfast, and reach his place of business. His razor was not in the best of order, and he regarded the operation of shaving with no favor. However, to his utter surprise and joy his good wife had, on the previous day, had the foresight to purchase one of Morse’s patent "Safacto” razors, which she there and then presented to him. He tried it, and reached work in time and smiling. Call and see the "Safacto” at either of Morse’s shops in Gladstone Road. Twelve months’ guarantee given and setting free.* Almost every article used is somebody’s invention. The more it fills a need the more valuable it is. The simplest _of these —such as toe-plates, barbed-wire, screws, etc. —realised enormous fortunes. If you have a marketable idea, take it immediately to a reliable firm of Patent Agents, like Baldwin and Hayward. Auckland. Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. They will give you sterling advice.*

XBSTRACT OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Time-table, the Tyser Line. Ltd. Mrs. T. H. Wood, teacher music, etc. Business notice —Robb Bros. Lost, share certificate. Navvies wanted. Spring trap for sale. Machell and Russell for prime joints. Young girl wanted. Respectable woman wants woi'k. Unfurnished rooms wanted. Housemaid wanted. Sunday School Demonstration, April 7. Busjness notice —11. G. McClymont. Business notice —Harold Kane. Furniture sale —F. S. Malcolm and Co. Business notice—Clare and Clare. Grand social, Makaraka, April 17th. Bricklayers wanted. Business notice—H. J. Andrews. , Special meeting. Freezers’ Union. Impounding notice. Gisborne Dog Pound. Business notice —Clias. Morse, Tokoniaru. Te Aroha Estate for sale—Dalgety and Co.. Ltd. Sale of horses —-Williams and KettleSale of racehorses—Williams and Kettle. Ltd. Y.M.C.A. Athletic Association Football: Club.