Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3491, 17 November 1913, Page 4

Local and General.

A sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will he held at Te Karaka to-day.

Constable Smart went South' by the Tangaroa yesterday morning with two prisoners in escort.

“Dick Whittington and His Cat,” a brilliant pictorial reproduction of the famous nursery story, will be repeated by Path© Pictures at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night.

Our Parliamentary correspondent states that the Public Works Statement and Estimates will be introduced this week. The Prime Minister was unable to say when lie was questioned yesterday on what day the Statement would bo brought down, but remarked that it might not be possible to do so in the early part of the week.

“I am 24 years of ago, and yet I am summoned for not attending parades of Senior Cadets. I will not wear their blouse and short trousers,” protested a husky-looking young man at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court on Friday, during the hearing of Defence Act cases. It was explained that the defendant had been posted to the No. 3 Field Ambulance Corps, and that it was for failure to attend parades of this body that lie was summoned. No explanation was given by defendant to explain his mistake.

Our Parliamentary correspondent states that probably the most important addition to the Government programme this week will be the Naval Defence Bill. It will deal only with the conditions under which New Zealanders are to undergo training. New legislation is not required to give effect tiTtlie other details of the Government’s naval policy. H.M.S. Philomel, which is to become a New Zealand training ship, is expected to arrive here very shortly from feouth America, and may get into wireless communication with the Dominion stations at any time now.

Mr. Curtis, New Zealand reprresimitative of the Strowger Automatic Telephone Company of America, has instructed his solicitors to take action at law, forbidding the \\ estern Electric Company, Ltd. (Australasia) infringing the patent rights alleged to be held by the plaintiff company in respect to automatic telephones proposed to be introduced into -New Zealand by the Western Company. The Crown will be joined as respondents. The action is a sequel to acceptance by the Government of the Western Company’s tender for the installation of automatic exchanges at Auckland, Wellington, Blenheim, Hamilton. Oamaru, and Master ton. f. , , Under the heading of _ l it hat Next?” the “Shetland News ’ reproduces the following paragraph, culled from a New Zealand newspaper:—"ln discussing the customs of Shetland Islanders, before the Marten Debating Society. Mr ft. T. Scott said that for drunkenness a man was lined 2s 6d, but for failure to attend church he was fined 20s. It was needless to state that the fear of a fine bad a marked effect upon the church attendances. There are, it appears, no Sunday dodgers in the Shetland Isles.” Hie •‘Shetland News” comments that Mr Scott is evidently unacquainted with the no n-ch ur ch -go in g controversy which agitated Lerwick last year.

An enlarged photograph of a burly negro was a prominent exhibit in a case heard by Mr. Kettle, S.M., at the Auckland Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. It was the bone ot contention between the subject, J. Richardson, and the photographer. James Wood, who claimed the sum of thirty shillings for it. The defendant's wife (a white woman) said that the plaintiff was entertained at her house last Christmas Day, and in the course of conversation a-lid he could make an enlargement of a photograph of her husband for fifteen shillings. She gave him the small photo, but he did not produce the enlargement, and she considered she had been kept waiting an unreasonable time. The defendant, who possessed a voice so deep that he was decidedly hard to understand, said that he was rather the worse for liquor last Christmas), and did not remember ordering the picture. His Worship said he was satisfied that the picture had been duly ordered, and gave judgment for thirty shillings against Mrs. Richardson, as the person who did the ordering. He ordered the picture to be kept in. court in the meanwhile.

The death of six ducks after eating some patent meal resulted in a. claim lor damages being heard at the Magistrate’s Court, Auckland, before Mr C. C Kettle, S.M., last week (says the “New Zealand Herald”). Alfred Whitehouse, a farmer of Mangere, claimed £1 19s 9d from Frederick W. Smith, produce miller and vendor, of Auckland, for whom Mr Stewart appeared. The plaintiff explained that he had bought the meal through an auctioneer. It appeared to be good meal, but after he had fed liis poultry with it six of his ducks died, and the rest of the fowls and ducks were more or less affected. Thev had been given the meal in the ordinary way, and had liad nothing else. He claimed £1 10s for the ducks, and, in addition, 9s 9d which he had paid for the meal. Mr Stewart submitted that there was no case to answer, as there was nothing the prove that the meal was the cause of the death of the ducks, unless, perhaps, they died through eating too much of it.” His Worship, however, held that there was a case to answer. The defendant stated that the meal was composed of nothing but I'icemeal, barley and tadrse. His Worship considered that the was something the matter with the mixture, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for the plaintiff for the amount claimed with costs, adding that in his opinion all such patent foods should require to be approved by the Health Department.

Just, say ‘ ‘Good-bye” to your old out-of-date clothing, hats and mercery. I want to talk about my new season’s suits, etc. _ Perfection in storekeeping is my aim. I don’t believe that there is an imperfect thing in men’s wear in the whole of my stock, and this is why: I go to the vert best makers for my supplies, and I personally examine each article as it comes in. Those that are right I accept ; those that have the least fault I reject. That's why I am building up such a great name for absolutely reliable goods—styles that are stylish at prices easy to pay. This is solid, sound, undeniable truth. Provo it for yourself ;> your opportunity is here. No expense for bookkeeping. Terms cash. W. It. Clarkson (late of W. Pettie and Co.), temporary premises, Lowe Street (next to Bloore’s Land Agency). The shop that’s different.*

Seven trucks at the Palmerston railway station the other day were all marked in chalk, “segb cheese.

A fine jungle story “Wamba” is attracting much attention in the current Opera House programme.

Messrs E. J. Gillies and F. Button, of the British Empire stables, have an announcement in our advertising columns.

Mr Langlands has secured the contract for erecting a bridge across the fourth crossing of the Maraetaha stream on tho Morere road.

Two Dunedin tobacconists have been summoned for the 26th for an alleged breach of the Gaming Act by selling Tattersall’s tickets.

Writing to a local firm by the latest mail an Auckland firm stated that matters there appeared to be rapidD resuming their normal state of a nan., and it should not be surprising if the wharves should be in fail swing again tliis week.

To comply with the alterations made in the tramways regulations by the Legislative Council will cost the Dunedin Corporation £1986 to build new cars, and five additional cars will have to be built to provide the seating capacity required.

A special roll is being prepared in connection with the poll on the question of the harbor loan. This will include ratepayers only, the residential qualification not being sufficient lhe Act provides that the meetings to tie held in connection with the loan shall be meetings of ratepayers.

Our Parliamentary correspondent, wires that the petition praying that the Native Land Court may be authorised to partition the land comprising the Native township of Taumarunui has been referred by the Houses, on the recommendation of the iSative Affairs Committee, to the Government for favorable consideration.

The following tenders have been received by the Waikohu County Council for the putting in of two drives at the Motuhora quarry to test the quantitv and quality of the metal :—W. Peoples and Co. £1 16s per foot • Tnomas G Miller, £2 14s. J. Moon £1 10s,. !S Medwin £1 12s, J. T. Robertson, Matawai, £1 2s. The last-named tender has been accepted.

Good progress eontines to be made with work on the Gisborne-South wards rail wav line. A temporary low level wooden bridge has been thrown across the Waipaoa River at the site of the railway bridge, and the Public Works Department’s light ballast- engine is now able to cross the river with material for the construction of the linePlatelaying is proceeding between the river and the Patutahi township.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of two handsome paoer knives sent forward by Mess.s Wilson and Horton, proprietors of the ‘New Zealand Herald” and the “Aucfciand Weekly News” as a souvenir of the firm haviflg attained its jubilee and we wish to°add that it gives ns great pleasure to wish the 'firm on behalf of our readors and ourselves a continuation ot that prosperity which has marked its past long and* progresive career.

A gentleman interested in wool informed a “Hawke s Bay Herald teporter that the wool of this season v as not up to the standard that it should be at this time of the year, owing to the dry weather and Fate lambing; as many as 100 fleeces are sometimes required to make a bale. The wool was lacking in yolk, but he anticipated that it would improve as the season adva need.

The addresses which are given at intervals daily at the foot of Queen Street. Auckland, by strike leaders are interrupted every quarter of an hour bv the clock on the ferry buildings. Manv fine flights of oratory are spoiled by thes° interruptions. One speaker who h.v’ o wait for three peals of chimes "xpre.'s-d the wish that the clock would • -strike." He had only to wait for 15 minutes and his wish was fulfilled.

Among the new companies registered recently appears that of the Gisborne Hotel Co., Ltd., as a private company November 5. Office : Gisborne Hotel. Capital: £IO,OOO into 10.000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers: Gisborne —Win. Bruce. 2000: C. Speight. 3000: C. F. Buscke, E. M. Parker, J. H. Martin. Hy. Martin. Geo. Hawkins; all 1000 shares each. Objects: To take over as a going concern the interest of Jas. Hy. Martin m tne Gisborne Hotel and to carry on business as publicans and hotelkeepers.

Messr Richardson and Coy. have at the request of the travelling pulbie. decided to alter the days of the Tangaroa's departure from Napier. She will in future leave Napier at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays and sail nom Gisborne at S a.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. This alteration will give visitors the chance of doing their business here on the Wednesdays and returning south on Thursday morning instead of as at present being compelled to remain here for three days. This arrangement will continue till the nsual passenger boats are able to take up their running again.

At the meeting on Friday night, when Mr. W> D. Lysnar was referring to the fact that over £600.000 had been spent in the river, including interest, he stated that according to Mr. Napier Bell’s report, made 21 years ago, there was 16ft. at the end of the breakwater, while the best depth which the official records show to-day is loft 2in.. at the end of the breakwater, and the average depth for the year is 14ft. 9in. at the same spot. Allowing the difference of tide gauge between the periods the hftter shows a gain of If inches in water, or 6§ inches upon the best single sounding. There was a good attendance at the matinee performance arranged by the local, branch of the Navy League at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon. The juvenile members of the League were treated to a fine programme of naval pictures, showing the power and might of “Britain’s Bulwarks,” and Jack Tar afloat and ashore. Historic subjects were included, which served to recall to the children the deeds that won the Empire. Mr. J. R. Kirk, president of the local branch of the Navy League, addressed the children, pointing out the aims and objects of the organisation, and vahat it had accomplished in the past. Mr. Kirk made a stirring patriotic address, which roused the fervor of his youthful audience. The entertainment was much enjoyed' by the children, and 'should serve to give them a better knowledge of naval affairs.

The last English mail will close about the middle of November. Don’t forget that if you require Photographs to reach Home for Christmas you must get your order in early to avoid disappointment. See ue about a sitting now. Don’t delay, you know where Ellerbeck’s, the Children’s Photographer, is.*

During a motor ride through Ngatapa the other day 1 friade up. my mind I would ask the first farmer I met*the following question: “Has your farm got a name?” and being an Irishman lie replied quick and busy in the usual Irish style by asking me, “Who the devil are you?” I replied, “Square Deal Jones.” “Sure you’re just the bold boy I want to sec. Can you sell my farm?” I said lam just the man. “But,” says he, “what were you saying about farm names?” “Well,” says I, “to give it a name costs nothing, but it, adds to the value of it and to the self-respect of its inhabitants.” This sentiment should be encouraged by the County Councils, Farmers’ Unions, and Pastoral Associations in Poverty Bay. To be continued in my next.*

Six French man-of-war men were to be seen in Wellington on Thursday. They were en route from Papeete to Sydney by the steamer Willoehra.

The choir boys at a certain Dunedin church have presented their choirmaster with a requisition for a hojiday and picnic on Saturday. Failing his compliance, they threaten to go on strike on Sunday.

In consequence of the large number of members of the various Waikato polo chibs* who have volunteered for service in Auckland, the opening of the Hamilton Club’s season, which was fixed for Saturday, has been indefinitely postponed.

No change is reported in the condition of the Devon. The salvaging party is still working on the vessel, but k owing to the strike no material has “ been removed from her. The dismantling is proceeding, however, and a considerable amount of salvaged material is now lying ready for transport to the city when labor is available.

During the hearing of a civil case concerning the quality of films supplied to a Plamorston North picture show, which was heard at the Magistrate's Court at Wellington, the plaintiff was asked: “Are you aware that very flattering reports of the programme appeared in the Palmerston papers?’’ “Yes,” returned the plaintiff, “I put them in myself!”

Flounders were selling in Picton last week at 6d a bundle. The catches of Sounds fishermen are being refused by the steamers tor the Wellington market, and local residents are reaping the advantage. Hie supply, however, greatlv exceeds the demand, and the fishermen are withdrawing their nets until the Wellington trouble is settled.

The estimated value of the estate of Mr. William Gaynor, Mayor of New York whose will has bean filed for probate, is £300.000. Of this sum only £2OO each is bequeathed to his two elder daughters, Edith and Gertrude, who were the heroines of two runaway matches. The Mayor never fully forgave them for eloping, though both marriages proved happy and prosperous ones.

Arrested in New York,, a Cleveland 17-year-old lad admitted that he had stolen £3OO from his employer and gave the original reason that he had planned to sail by tire Mauretania, having set his heart on finishing his educational career at Oxiord University. The boy, who is under-sized but £ very intelligent, explained that, hav- y ing been fascinated by “Tom Brown’s Schooldays” and the sequel, ‘‘Torn Brown at Oxford,” he intended trying for a Rhodes Scholarship. His employer declared in the police-court that he 'would willingly have paid for the 'lad’s education had he known that his employee was so ambitious, and refused to press the charge.

The Te Karaka Sports Club is setting about obtaining a suitable site for a sports ground. The subject was introduced at a general meeting by Mr Geo. Warren, who said that the Cluo had not been progressive in the past and should really have some worthy object in view, apart from the conducting of athletic gatherings. The suggestion was as a good one, and the committee of the club will meet to-night to make arrangements for the holding of a public- meeting to deal with the matter.

The usual monthly meeting of the Gisborne Typographical Unson was held at Townley’e Hail on Saturday evening, Mr. Dixon (president) being in the chair. After inward and cutward correspondence had been dealtwith, Air. J.. A. Eaton was unanimously chosen as the Union’s delegate to attend the bi-annual conference, to be held in Auckland early next year. It was decided that the Union’s vote be given to Mr. McCulloch in the electioiT of the workers’ representative on the Conciliation and Arbitration Board. Notice of motion was_given that the local Typographical Union secede from the Trades and Labor CoimIt is not often that a local the possessor of a goldfield and practically unaware of it. Such is apparently tli» case with members of the Pohangina County Council. At a recent meeting a letter was received from the Paymaster-General, advising that the sum of 10s had been remitted to the council’s credit at its bank; being “goldfields' revenue.” When the letter had been read. Councillor Hme said he would like to know where the goldfie’d was. “At the fork of the Qroua river,” replied the clerk. The chairman stated he believed a man was up there prospecting. "Well, he must be getting something out of it.” replied Councillor Howie, "or we would not- be paid 10s.”

An Irish terrier, which was said to have a special dislike for a certain police officer, was the subject of a case in the Auckland Police Court recently. The so-called “savage hound”' was stated to have rushed at and attacked the officer, “whereby the limbs of the said police officer were endangered’’—as the charge against the owner was worded. Counsel for the defence sought to show that the police officer concerned was to blame, as he had irritated the dog by pelting it with stones. It was stated that the dog rushed up aggressively to a different policeman one day, but that, on discovering it was a case of mistaken identity, it wagged its tail instead of biting. The case was finally adjourned sine die, the owner being advised to keep the dog under control in order to prevent further trouble.

At the Baptist Church yesterday the Sunday School celebrated its seventh anniversary. Special Ifymus were sung by the scholars and choir, by an orchestra of 15 instrument, ts under the baton of Mr H. in the morning the pulpit was occupied by Rev. W. Grant, who spoke to the children on the subject “Watch.” The afternoon service was conducted by Mr A. Hoare, who gave an address on Samson. The evening service was conducted by the Pastor. Rev. T. Keith Ewen, the text of his subject being “In that day I will praise Thee.” During the course of his sermon he paid a high tribute to the great good done by the Sunday School and also emphasised the necessity of 'correct training of the young in the home. The final meeting of the’ anniversary will he held tonight at 7.30, when an interesting programme will be rendered by the children and others. The musical porting of the services was greatly assisted a strong orchestra, composed of the following instrumentalists: —Pianos, Miss Gladys Hoare and Master Stanley Hoare; violins, Miss Cochrane and Messrs Greenwood. H. Parnell, F. Parnell, and St itch bury; flutes, Messrs V. Havre and Cochrane ; clarionet, Mr Burnett; 'cello, Mr H. Prime: double bass. Air Andrew.

Country people, who have up until now done all their business in the lower part of the town, would do well to pay a visit to “The People’s Emporium.” This store is situated justabove Grey Street, and is only a few minutes’ walk up the street. ' Their well-assorted stock cannot fail to interest. They deal on a strictly cash basis and sell at the lowest possible price. Their specialtv is household ironmongery and crockery, cutlery, and Dixon’s solid nickel spoons and forks are sold at prices that cannot be approached elsewhere. Cups and saucers, plates, jugs and basins, tumblers, .glassware, etc., are there in splendid assortment. Fancy goods, stationery, presents for young and old, jare sold at the lowest possible figure. “The People’s Emporium” is without doubt Gisborne’s mo|t popular shopping store. When, yoml are down for a holiday pay them Cn visit—it ‘will pay you.*

Eminents Bess, a Jersey cow,* belong, ing to a Michigan farmer, has broken the world's milk record. In one year, under the supervision of the Michigan 'Agricultural College she lias produced 18,7831 b of milk, yielding 11321 b 9oz of butter. The record for Jersey cows was previously held by Jacob a Irene, with 17,2581 b of milk, and Bess has also beaten by 1791 b of milk the record for Guernsey cows, which was held by Spotswood Daisy Pearl. 'A total area of 26,589 acres of Crown lands are being opened for settlement, this month. Of this same 9,246 acres are situate in various parts of the Auckland province, 5,349 acres being grst-class land. This first-class land, which is being offered' on renewable lease, comprises a number of sections ' (ranging from ten acres to 428 acres in area and aggregating l,4Tu~acres) in the Wairoa survey district (Balachraggan settlement), and 3,833 acres in tTie Ohauiti settlement. The date., up to which applications will be received for the first block of 15 sections, is today (November 17): The annual rentals of the first-class land range from £lB to £lO5 per section. For the time at least the boom in the whating biKiness, so far as foreign companies are concerned, seems to have entirely subsided. -Many people who are in a position to speak authoritatively are of. opinion that the fizzling out was entirely due to too many fleets operating at one time, and they point to the fact that New Zealand companies continue to make highly satisfactory profits, as high as 120 per cent, being recorded last season, ft is quite on the card that next year a. flotilla, probably owned by a Southland company, will be operating in southern, waters. The somewhat extraordinary conduct of a man, apparently a fireman from one of the boats in port, caused a little amusement the other afternoon at Dunedin among the fairly numerous crowds that now assemble on the waterfront. The young man strolled slowly down to the wharf, evidently from the vicinity of a neighboring publichouse, and, making a remark to the effect that “things were a bit sultry,” he dived bead first info the water with all bis clothes and liis hat on. After disporting himself for some time in the water, and incidentally showing considerable prowess as a swimmer, he returned to land, and, apparently for the edification of those present, proceeded to repeat the performance. Finally, he wended his way up the street, seemingly in the direction of the public-house from which he had appeared tc come, leaving a dripping trail behind on the footpath.