Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 4275, 26 June 1916, Page 4

Local and General.

Only thirteen recruits signed on at lio Recruiting Booth last week.

At the annual meeting of the P.lk A. and P. Association on Saturday it was decided, on the motion of Mr. J* W. Brigjitt, to donate £SO to tho Navy Leaguo Fund.

A meeting of ratepayers in the Pouawa riding who aro interested in tlio loan proposal for the Coast load will be held in the Cook County Council Chambers on Friday morning next.

• An Austrian who has boon working in Gisborno for some timo handed himself over for voluntary internment on Saturday, and ho was taken to Wellington in military custody last night.

Tho change of programme to bo presented at tho Palace Pictures today will bo headed by a human inter; est story of social life, entitled “Man’s Enemy,” showing the perils of tho fast social sots of England,

Mr W. H. Rice. Government Orchard Instructor, who is visiting this district, will givo a demonstration in fruit tree pruning at Mr. Bayliss s property, Patutabi, to-morrow, and at the Government experimental plot at Hexton on Thursday.

Anzac ami Gallipoli are shown m full detail in Ashmead Bartlett’s authentic pictures of “'Jibe Dardanelles Expedition.,” which is being screened in conjunction with “The Goose Girl” programme at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening. . 'the Opera House was packed in ail parts on Saturday, when a splendid collection of pictures were screened. Tho star featuro is a magnificent London Film production, “A Garret in Bohemia,” whidh is 3000 ft long, and will be repeated this evening. Intending competitors at the forthcoming Patriotic 1 ug-oi-War Tournament are notified that entries will he received by the secretary (F. It. Ha I, 1 'eel Street) up to o o’clock to-nigut (Monday), the 2Gth instant. Tim general committee will meet at - o’clock to-night.

Ashmead Bartlett’s official picture* of “The Dardanelles Expedition,'’ showing many features which should be of more than usual interest, and the usual instalments of ”The Black Box” and another lug Metro feature. “The Shooting of I)_an McOr w,” from the poem by Service, aro. tin; mam attractions at tho World’s Pictures this afternoon and evening.

Tho school football <ompotit’on was continued at the Victoria Domain on Saturday morning. Some good football was witnessed, which shows that the district has some good footballers coming on. H. Dominey, a promising colt, succeeded in scoring all the tries for the Gisborne A team. The results of tho matches played on Saturday morning are as follows:—Gisborne A defeated Mangapapa by 15 to 3, and Te Hapara defeated Convent by 9 to 3.

Miss Dorothea Spinney, the gifted tragedienne, completed, her Gisborne season on Saturday evening, and left by the boat last night for Napier. At her final recital Miss Spinney departed from the Greek classics, and rendered a eouplo of modern ’ plays. The first was “The Travelling Man,” by Lady Gregory, and the. second a pirn-rot story, “A Maker of Dreams.” The second portion of the programme was devoted to a series of Greek poses.

Members of the City Band who par. aded last, night to assist in farewelliug the Reinforcements deservo a great deal of credit for doing so. In addition to the extremely wet night they were further handicapped by the absence of all their first cornets. Mr. Fred. Corbett filled the position of drum major in tho absence of his son, who was unable to attend. Mr. Corbett gave excellent assistance in wielding tho staff at the head of the Band.

The rehearsal of “San Toy,” under the producer, Mr. J. Rosewarne, on Saturday- night was a complete success. The dhorus of tho concerted numbers were thoroughly rehearsed, and a number of the _ principal solos were taken. Mr. Rosewarne was exceedingly pleased with tho progress that has been made, up to the present. A rehearsal is called in tho practice room to-night, at 7.45, and arrangements will be made for costumes. The committee are desirous for all to attend tlie rehearsals regularly, as much as possible must be clone before Mr. Rose war lie's next visit.

There was some excitement at the Haiti wharf last night, just as the Tuatea was leaving. Owing to the darkness at the end of the. wliarf. a boy of about 16 years walked over the edge into the river, it was some little—time before his dangerous predicament was realised, and then a - man climbed down to the water's edge and was oblo to pull him out. A drowning fatality might easily have occurred, as thd lad was weighed clown with a heavy oilskin coat. His mother desired to thank the rescuer, but could not find out his identity.

A “bantam” recruit, looking scarcely sft high, loft with the Reinforcements last night, to report for duty at Trentbam. Although considerably under the minimum height, the recruit was of good physical build, and was very anxious to get to tho Front. The chief recruiting officer, Mr. 11. M. Birrell, interested himself in the young man’s behalf, with tho result that authority was received from headquarters to send him to report tor duty. Ho went before the doctor shortly before the draft left last night, was passed as medically fit for service, and joined in with the taller recruits with a smiling face.

Another splendid clay's business was done-sat the Bed Cross shop in Lysnar’s Buildings in Peel Street on Saturday. The numerous attendants wero run off their feet throughout tho day, and when closing timo c-ouio at 5 o’clock they were pleased with Weir clay’s work, for nearly tho whole of the large stock had been sold. The connnitteo wish to express their thanks to Mrs. Erskino for providing morning tea and to tho Poverty Bay Club for soup. The Victoria League committee in eh ergo on Saturday were Mesdmues .1 C. Stevenson, O. Gray, and A- G. Beere. assisted by Mes'dames J. B. Kells, H. Stevenson, H. "White, Sykes, ami Murray, Misses Clayton. Pearce, Hyland, Lawless, Jones, G. and D. Ho;land. Mr. Kells and several other gentlemen also kindly gave their assistance.

Sufferers from Rheumatism dread the cold White/' weather. Too often it aggravates the disease and brings additional torture. Hut you can face the wet season without, fear if you talco Rlieumn. Rlieumo is a remedy of proven efficacy—proved by thousands of New Zealanders who used to suffer untold agony from Rheumatism, Lumbago, Gout, and kindred ailments. 'l'lio ads leo of these men and women to you is “take Rlioumo” —start taking it NOW. Rlieumo gives quick relief, and by expelling the excess uric acid from the blood, joints and! tissues of the body, it seldom fails to bring a. complete cure. Chemists and storekeepers sell Rlieumo at 2s 6d and 4 j 6d bottle. Get it right away. 133

The Minister of Defenc-o lias approved of tho issue of a universal badge for members of tike New Zealand Expeditionary Force. It will Be placed on the clip and collar and consist of a fern leaf with the words “New Zealand” embossed.—P.A. wire.

. Tho Hon. A. T. Xgata arrived in Gisborno on a short visit on Saturday. Referring to the transfer of die Maori contingent to th 0 Pioneer Battalion, which has caused some comment amongst tho Maori people, Mr Ngata said that ho had received, tho” following statement from tho Minister of Defence“The Maoris noed have no cause for disquiet regarding tho transfer to tho Pioneer Battalion. The Pioneer Battalion takes seniority of any infantry of -yus line. When a division is drawn up on a ceremonial parade the Pioneer Battalion stands on tho right oi t/.ie whole 12 battalions of infantry forming part of a division.”

A deputation watted on Mr. Massey in Wellington on Saturday, to urge tho necessity of introducing a Daylight Saving Bill. It was urged by tho deputation that the principle of daylight saving was one of practical politics, and it was important for tno Government and the people to do nil they could to increase production The Premier, in reply, said the present session was primarily a war one Other legislation would have to be of extreme importance to warrant special attention. He promised to bring the matter before Cabinet, probably on Monday.—P.A. wire.