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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3995, 28 July 1913, Page 5

In order to draw attention to its life-saving equipment, one of the Japanese steamship companies attaches to the regular ticket a coupon reservincr a seat in one of the lifeboats for the holder, who is requested on going aboard to become familiar with the location of his boat, and the place in it that lias been allotted to linn. During the inquiry into the loss of the Titanic by Lord Mersey’s committee, a similar suggestion was out forward, with a view to reducing confusion to a minimum at a time of crisis. Ex-President Roosevelt is said to have been asked by the President or China to undertake the office of Counsellor to the republic, _“with a view to restoring to China liberty and progress consonant with the vital interests of the country.” American newspapers say that Mr Roosevelt lias replied that he is willing to accept the post offered to him. The question of' Sunday play was discussed at the annual meeting of the Thorndon Bowling Club (says the “Dominion”). A motion was proposed by Mr. E. W. Seaton that the upper green be open for play during every Sunday of the season. Tbo mover said that he 'had introduced the matter some fifteen years ago, but that lie had then met with very little support. He suggested that those wishing to play on Sundays should pay an extra guinea, and that the green should be reserved for those -who paid that guinea. It was stated that several members would leaves the club if Sunday play were allowed, 'ami that the opinions of those people who did not favor Sunday play were entitled to respect. The proposal was defeated by a large majority. Theie is no doubt 'but that the Vacuum and Window Cleaning Co. have already proved themselves a great help to many housewives in Gisborne. They will undertake to clean anything about a house—from chimney to doorstep—and give satisfaction*. A card sent to 116 Derby Street or a ring on ’Phone 722, wifi have their immediate attention.*