Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4144, 22 January 1916, Page 4

Local and General.

Mails for Wellington Christchurch, and Dunedin will be despatched peRipple to-day at 5 p.m.

Four recruits were enrolled at the Peel Street recruiting office yester day.

Constable Leckie leaves by the s£ Tara worn this morning with a patien. for the Avondale mental hospital.

The eighth eoisode of “Tim Million Dollar Mystery” will be screened at the Opera House to-day and th.s evening. This is a very interesting number and highly exciting.

In addition to the list already published the following, pupils of Mary’s School obtained proficiency certificates during the year : —-'feline Hedley, Kathleen I arker, L Manson, Charles banning.

Eleven cool storage vans were landed at Gisborne yesterday by the s sRosamond, which made a special tr p from Wellington with this cargo. Ihe vans are to the order of the Railway Department, and they have been ordered in anticipation of the new rreez_ ing works at Kaitaratabi commencing operations.

The following were the insurances on the property destroyed by hie in Derby Street early, yesterday morning: On the building £olo in the National office, furniture .£12 o ami piano £-50 in the South British office. Nurse Gilpin, the tenant of the house, had her personal effects insured tor £SO, in the New Zealand office.

Adjutant and Mrs Sansorn the new officers appointed by the. Salvation Army to Gisborne, will arrive by the : Tarawera this morning. A welcome will be extended to them at Lowe Street to-night, when a monster openair meeting will be held On Sunday special services will be held all clay, commencing at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., •-» p.m., and 7 at night.

There was an exciting incident at Kaiteriteri beach at high tide on r riday (says the Nelson “Colonist ). A large number of people were camping there, and four little children were placing in a boat close to the shore. A sudden gust of wind drove the boat away from the beach, and it was taken farther out by the current. The children, who had no oars with them, screamed for lielD- Two men secured another boat and went to the rescue. Thev came up with the drifting boat about half a' mile out, and brought the young folk safely to land again.

The following Christmas gifts were acknowledged at the Hospital Board last night::—Hospital Cane, Messrs Twigiev and Marshall. Mrs Campbell; lamb, i’isken and Ludwig; lemons, Miss Tucker; fruit and scent, Mr Morris; fruit. Mr Kenway; illustrative papers, Mr F. Harris; toys, “T.H.” ; cordials and ale, Mr D. JBarry. ’ Old People’s Home: Cakes, Twigiev and Marshall; peaches. Mr McCliskie; illustrated papers, etc.. Mesdames'H. J. Finn. Sid. Williams, W. Pratt. It. J. Reynolds. D. Blair; vegetables, Archdeacon Packe; beans. Mr Munns. The Salvation Army band, and the Baptist and Weslyn Church Societies visited the home during t-ie month, and the inmates appreciated their kindness.

A very profitable business between Japan and New Zealand now offers itself to enterprising manufacturers in this country (says the " Japan Times”). Kauri gum, a resinous substance found in large quantities in the kauri districts in the- northern parts of New Zealand, was hitherto bought by Germany for tbe manufacture of pip stems and similar goods and as a component for varnishes, of the gum. and ostensibly used it for legitimate purposes, but, since _ the Germany bought very large quantities war broke out. it lias beery found tha the Germans have been using it as an important factor in making explosives. The gum industry in New Zeawas practically at a standstill, as no market could 'be found for the product. A progressive Japanese manufacturer should be able -to devise land, according to the latest reports, mans of establishing a profitable industry by importing the gum and turning if to use here.

“Madam Phoebe’s Comedy Wanderers,” who proved themselves 'capable of presenting a refined and dainty variety entertainment, played a one-night season at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening before a good house. The entertainment, which was a bright and breezy one. with singularly few dull moments, ©leased the audience vastly, if one may judge by the frequent applause. The “star” turn was a dainty exhibition of classical posing and living statuary by Madame Phoebe. Professor Lenix was responsible for some good fun with tile drolleries he .induced in hitherto staid and sober citizens with the aid of hypnotism. Professor Lenix is a clever performer, and his “turn” was both interesting and enjoyable. Some expert conjuring bv a capable performer completely mystified the audience, and a ventriloquist also provided some real good fun. v

A statement of the balance sheet of the Gisborne Citizens’ Defence Committee to December 31. 1915, has been prepared for submission to the Government, in accordance with the Act passed last year. The total receipts are shown as £46,527 10s 7d, including £8093' for Belgian relief: £4029 for British relief; £20.571 for Wounded Soldiers’ Fund : £2360 for hospital, ship : £BO6 Serbian relief: £935 Women’s Patriotic Committee.; £3OO Volunteer Sisterhood, and general (contributions by Cook and Waikoliu County Councils towards expenses of administration £2O, £13,834 14s 6d; less transferred to: British relief £3782. 13s lOd. hospital shiu £475, Woolen’s Committee £641 14s 9d, Christmas camp fare £25. Volunteer Sisterhood £266 9s 9d, £5190 18s 4d, £8643 16s 2d. The payments amount to £25,943 15s 3d, including: Belgian 'relief £8059; British relief £4029; Wounded Soldiers’ £4305: Hospital Ship £2360; Women’s Patriotic Committee, £935. The unexpended balances come to £2O,SS3 15s 6d, and of that amount £17,000 is on fixed deposit. The accounts do not refer to meat prescribed to the Committee, and shipped Home for disposal.

A special advertisement m tins issue announces the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s real bargain sale, where special bargain lines in boys’ and men’s clothing, mercery, hats, and ladies’ and gent’s wear are being offered at real bargain prices.

W. R. Clarkson, Gent.’s Outfitter. Coronation Buildings, Gladstone Rd. —lt is to the advantage of the men folk of Gisborne to pav this store a visit, as Clarkson is holding a sale of sales. The whole-of his 'up-to-date stock of men’s hats, mercery, and clothing is considerably reduced. Call in and'"meet, mo face to face.*

Another prosperous year for sheepfarmers means high prices for all woollen goods. . Secure your requirements now. Campbell’s for men’s wear.*

No matter what form of uric acid poisoning you have—Gout, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Sciatica—no permanent relief is possible until yon have cleansed the blood', banished the oaiivse—excess uric acid. Try RHEIN t l >as thousands. It ivill cure you, Prices 2s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle. 122

The Gisborne City Band will n]» ' an enjoyable programme at the rI creation Ground on Sunday aftermvL A collection will be taken up. D ‘

Some shavings,,, burning in a d structor at the rear of Messrs ham and Krebs’ premises in DerK Street last evening were resix>m,;fa for an alarm of fire. The BrfaJ« turned out smartly, but their sorno© were hardly required. No damat™ was done.

An excellent programme, “Charlie’s Little Joke.” “The Tell’ phone Spy,” and “A Life for a Life » will be screened _ with appropriate musical accompaniment by the krm phony Orchestra at the World’s PL tures this evening. The same p ro gramme will be shown at all session this afternoon. 8

At a special matinee this afternoon and again this evening, what is claim ed to be the “star” feature film 0 f the year will be shown bv Path© p,v tures at His Majesty’s Theatre/ Tin. is a picture version of Jack London a vivid sea story, “The Sea Wolf.” probably the most popular of a ]j L on _ don’s works, and which certainly reveals his forceful and striking rneth* ods of writing. The film keeps Bose to the narrative, and has the added interest of powerful acting and tON root surroundings. The picture holds the record for birr business in America, standing out as the most successful release of the wist three vears*