Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 4367, 11 October 1916, Page 4

Local and General.

.—— —.—; ■ The great naval might of Britain, ' which alone lias kept the freedom of j the seven seas since the war began j and ensured the transport of troops and supplies from every quarter of the globe to the battlefields, the mighty Army which Iras been created since die blood-lusty Huns .set foot in Belgium, and which i.s now relentlessly crushing hack the German hordes on the Somme, the ceasc-less thousands of factories in Britain, which are pouring ' forth munitions and supplies for fleet and army—these are the theme of the stirring patriotic film, “Britain Prepared,” which is to he screened for the first time at His Majesty’s I'.nntro this evening. This log film, wiiieli passes in review all the might and glory of the Empire, is one which at- ’ fords a rare insight into the cnor- , mens force which Britain i.s now exerting on behalf of the smaller nations. : Its educational value is exceptionally high, and its subject at. the present time is of extraordinary patriotic inforest. 'ldat Britain expresses; no fulsome words in her determination to crush forever the oppressors of Europe is amply proved by this --plonrne picture. Tiie week-end camp arranged by the Legion of Frontiersmen from f riday to Monday next has been postponed. Tiie weekly parade of the National | Reserve takes place to-morrow night, j Lieut. C. A. Eenwic'k is orderly offi- j eer. j A euchre party and dance will be ! held in the .\janutuke Hall on Friday j" evening, in aid of funds to provide j parcels tor the boy s at tire Front. j Ten building permits were issued in \ the borough during the fortnight. : 'Having a stated value of £2-503 10'. j as follows:—Dwellings, £1775 ; addi-j lions, £728 10s. j A. notice in the current “Gazette” j prohibits the private alienation of the j loliowmg Native land:—Hereheretau ; No. 2 block, approximate area S7SU • acrts. Opoiti anti N’uhaka survey dis- j i nets. j

A splendid collection of picture? has been arranged for screening at the Opera House this evening. A \ itagraph Broadway feature, "Out of the. Big Snows,” is the outstanding feature, and Is a splendid story of adventure from the nor -west ot Canada.

’Jl.ie Mayor reported that rates w-r coming ui very slowly. They ha £2U,OUU outstanding in rates, an

could sue for them fourteen days alter the issue of the notices. Tne >ix months allowed before 10 per emit, ivis added was oniy a concession granted in the past.

The Borough Engineer reported to the Council iast night: "With reference to street spraying, the Inspector states ?cat tins was put- into operation during iast summer with very beneficial results, and recommends that some suitable disinfectant he oi-tained for use this coming summer.”—The report was adopted.

The P.B. Turf Club's request that Thursday, October 26. should be declared a public holiday rrom noon, being the first day of the club's spring meeting, was acceded to by the Borough Council last night-. "Wo won't have many days to work that week, observed the Mayor. "Two days' •Show and three days’ racing." "And the following Monday is Labor Day holiday,” added Cr. Bright.

"Sir, have you noticed what a chance this borough lias lost!'" ashed Cr. Hill of the Mayor at the Council meeting last- night. He referred to the new butchery started here, and added: ‘Tile crowds that Cave stood outside that butchery during the last few days seem astounding. It seems to me that tins Conned would have made a name for itself had it taken up the municipal scheme.” The -Mayor: "1 haven't noticed the matter."

.Mr. A. A. Fromm acknowledges with thanks the following further donations towards postage of newspapers for wounded soldiers: —Poverty Bay Club, £4 6s, also about 250 magazines and periodicals; Mr. W. F. Cederwall, £i (monthly) ; Dr. Carlyle Wilson, £1; Miss Friar, £1; Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas, £1; Miss Campbell, £L • A.T., £1; Mr. Eweti Cameron, .LOs; Mrs. Cameron, 2s 6d : a friend. 2slid; a poor friend, Gel. Ho also wishes to thank the sdnool children lor their valuable assistance in collecting papers and magazines.

The final screening of "Metro's” superlative film, "A Yellow Streak, is announced for to-night-, at the Palace Pictures. Those who have not soon tins wonderful production should take the opportunity and see it to-day or 10-night. The -programme for tomorrow embraces two star items, lovers of drama- and lovers of comedy being guaranteed a first-class ontertaTiuuent. T|;io dramatic feature is entitled "Emits of Desire,” and the comedy features the famous English comedian, Billy Merson, in a “Spanish Love Spasm,” which, is clainu-u to he the greatest laughter-provoker of the day.

Cr. Wildish at last night's mooting of the Council referred to the fact that, buyers of certain goods in I ho town were being requested to sign a document that tlne y would not .sell under a certain price before they could get. the goods. He objected to that, and intended’ writing to the Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald. Another councillor said that several articles sold, mostly imported from America, were sokl on those conditions, and it looked as if trust methods were getting' a, hold in Gisborne. Cr. Wildish : “This is purely a New Zealand product.” c

Each new customer who enters Grieve jeweller’s shop is surprised at the huge 'stook of Wedding Presents displayed. Goods are supplied, direct from the British manufacturer to the purchaser. Inspection invited. Choice of dress necessitates a consideration of price, individual taste, and suitability. Madame Poppy’s extensive range of millinery supplies all these requirements.* * t

Mr.. G. A.. NVjhle-Campfccli, resident agent for the Government Insurance Department for the district, is at present’ in Gisborne on matter-! concerning his Department.

The Huddart-Parker Co.’s s.s. Victoria lias been further delayed m Auckland. She leaves there to-mor-row afternoon, and arrive-, here on Friday, being tendered on arrival and at 7.30 p.rn. She proceeds south far as Lyttelton. It i.s anticipated that there will be a large audience at the Scottish Hall this evening, when Mr. -1. it. Thomson will lecture on ••Reincarnation Applied to Social and National Life.” f Miss Maude Alexander ha.s kindly promised a vocal solo. All the officers and non-coms, of to.. 23rd Reinforcements have been posted to the 21th Reinforcements. Among tiie number i.s Lieut. W. R. Burge, o: Gisborne, and Messrs. Parsons, of 17. Hapara, and Fuller; of Motu. They will have four more- week-,’ Training than was anticipated. fn the past it has b> i-u the custom of Christchurch business men wlm travelled by train to Metiiven sale to pass away the time playing friendly games of cards. Last week, however, tin- packs of cards had been left at home, and so/m- representatives a auctioneering firms could he seen in tiie first-elas s smoking carriages bully emploved in making rifle pullthroughs for the Government (says lie •'Ashburton Guardian.”) In another compartment tiie magistrate (Mr. T. A. B. Bailey), was engaged in a similar occupation, while a nurse in the same compartment was knitting most industriously.