Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4580, 8 June 1917, Page 4

Local and General.

The next draft of reinforcements will leave Gisborne for camp about the 26th inst.

Reservists called up bv the eighth ballot for the Poverty Bay group will be examined at Gisborne about the 28th of this month.

It is understood that some 25 harbor schemes will come up for consideration at the meeting of the Harbor Board next Monday.

A meeting of the Mangapapa Town Board was fixed for last evening, but lapsed for want of a quorum, the Chairman and two members only being in attendance. The next meeting will be held on June 18.

Mr Alf Findlay, licensed plumber and drainlayer, (late foreman for F. Hall and Sons), has commenced, business on his on account. At present lie occupies temporary premises, 272 Ralmerston Road. All work will receive the earliest attention and the best workmanship is promised. He is prepared to make plans and give estimates of any work, and particular attention will be given to jobbing.

It had been decided by the Justice Department some time ago, upon the representations or the local Law Society, to discontinue the sittings of the Magistrate’s Court at Te KaIraka. Further representations have been made by the members of the legal profession, with the result that the sittings will be discontinued at the end of this month. The grounds upon which the decision had been arrived at were that there was not sufficient business to justify the continuance of the sittings.

Class I. of the Poverty Bay Sheep Dog Trial Club’s annual meeting was concluded yesterday morning at the grounds at Ormond. Out of MO entrants for this class the competition was won by \V. J. Butler’s Rough (Opotiki). This clog won the competition last year. W. Waugh’s Don was second with 24 points, and L. Parkinson’s Royal third. 22 points. Class 11., zig-zag huntaway. was finished yesterday, the results being: Parkinson’s Ned. 25 points. 1; Kingston’s Jack. 24 points. 2; Evans’ (Opotiki) Scott. 23 points 3. Tlnrfviour dogs competed. The competition in the class was disappointing. To-dav the concluding classes, straight huntawav between two flags, and huntaway. head. pull, and yai'd (two dogs) will be run.

A meeting of farmers in connection with "the formation of a branch of the Farmers’ Union was held at Whangs ra yesterday afternoon. There was a small but enthusiastic number of farmers present. Mr. T. A. Cooper, organiser for the Auckland ■provincial distinct, addressed those present upon tne benefits to be obtained by membership in the Union. Owing to the large number of farmers who had gone to the war from the district, it was decided not to form a branch of the Union at AY ha--11 gara, but to join the Gisborne branch. A meeting will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at Tologa Bay. and another meeting at Tokomaru Bav on Monday. Mr. Cooper expects to be awa v from Gisborne for about a fortnight.

A claim for £25 damages for alleged breach of contract was commenced before Mr AV. A. Barton, S.All, at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. The parties were Christian Ludwig Aluller (Mr Coleman) and Evelyn Alice Clayton and Hilda, Al. Clayton (Air Stock). The claim was made in respect to painting and paperhanging work on cottages owned by defeno'iants. Legal argument was heard concerning two documents referring to the contract. Ale Coleman contended that the documents in question were an offer to do the work and the acceptance of the offer. . Mr Stock hold that the documents together, formed an agreement and should be stamped before they could be admitted and before parallel evidence could be given. His AYor-slhp upheld Air Stock’s contention, and allowed the case to stand down until the counsel had conferred on the matter. Later on it was announced that the case was settled.

At the fast sitting of Xo 2- Aiilitarv Service Appeal Board at Gisborne, the Chairman, Ah- AY. J. Boynton referred to the granting of extended ileave to a reservist whose appeal had bemi lieforc the Board. As a member of the local Efficiency Trustees. Mr AY. G. Sherratt wrote to the Chairman of the Board asking for further inquiries to be made regarding the matter. He has received the following reply:—‘T have made inquiries and find the facts to be as follows: All recruits over 45 years have now to be. medically re-examin-ed. This has been found necessary owing to the number of men above the ago of 40. who break down in training or in the trenches. The recruit in question, with others above 45, was ordered to be re-examined, and as a result was classed as C2, that is, lit for .home service only. You can be assured: there is no foundation for the belief that someone has gone •before the Board in order to got exceptional treatment for li.im.”

AYith reference to tlio article in yesterday's Times on the proposed acquisition of the local gas works by the Borough, a shareholder in the Gas Company informs us that the figures which were supplied to us by another shareholder as to the net profits of the company last year were incorrectWhat this journal had been informed was that the net profits last year were over £3OOO. It appears that they totalled, over £-4350. .The correct figures improve the case in favour of the Borough acquiring the concern. To the net profit of £-4300 there has to be added about £IOOO in taxation of various kinds which would he saved 'if the concern wore in the hands of the Borough, coupled with a further possible saving of £SOO if the electrical department' and: the gasworks business were handled by the one ' clerical staff. If the annual charge on the investment to the Borough did not greatly exceed £4OOO, it would mean, therefore, that the rates would bo relieved as a sequel jto Borough acquisition by about £ISOO per annum.

Neglect is by far the greatest factor in the production of serious eye troubles. Haig Graham gives permanent relief.* -

A patriotic entertainment winch is to be given by Mrs. F. May’s pupils on Friday. June 15. promises to he very successful. The pupils have been rehearsing for some weeks past the programme to be presented,which comprising as it does brigh t dialogue, tuneful songs, and breezy dances,' should be much appreciated by patrons.

The s now storm of unusual violence which set in suddenly in January in England 'buried many sheep under snow in the Border district, Some remarkable incidents are recorded. Two Cheviot ewes were extricated after being under the snow for thirtythree days, and one was taken out after fortv-o»e days’ imprisonment, 4.11 three'’ sheep after their liberation walked a distance of two miles down the "lon to join the rest of the liirsc], T' •irid'are how on the hill with many others and do pot appear to have suii'ered much from their privations.

The deatli is reported from Mayland, a small rural parjsh in Lssex, of -a recluse named Herbert teamu.4 Child" who was a member of a wealthy family, but had lived for many rears in a small hut composed of radwav sleepers. He dressed himself m sacks cut up roughly in the shape of clothes. He refused to see anyone, and would only hold communication with visitors through a small hole in a wail of the hut. He was found Jvin fr on the floor, deatn being oue to cold! and hunger. A fine collection of books was stored m his misei - balc hovel, and lie Was locally reputed to be a man of scholarly attainments.

Smokers in the United Kingdom will be interested to know that m 1916 they had the pn Vl Jeg c oi 7s 8d per lb for 10,298,-AX) lbs. weight of water. For ten per cent of moisture is added to the 102,950,/00 lbs. of Raw Tobacco imported, and made up in British factories, and this moisture increases the bulk of the tobacco all of which costs 7s 8d per lb. b is enough to make our M ater Companies green with envy, and t.iey ceitaiulv arc entitled to ask Excess Proiits Tax from tobacconists who make their water so profitable, luu>Opinion.

Yesterday morning the police were informed that-a man named J hornas McKay had been found deaa in his bunk earlier in the morning bv his mate, James Arnott. Deceased and liis mate were fencing at Ngakaroa on Mr. W. Graham’s property, the camp was situated about 6 miles from the homestead. Arnott was first awake, and was up at daylight getting breakfast ready. He Went to the tent later on to wake him up but found that he was dead. He had heard McKay snoring earlier m the morning, but did not think thatthere was anything the matter with him. McKay'was about 50 years or a rr e, and had been a resident ot Urnmnd district for about 40 yearsleaves a widow and family, which includes a son who is on active service.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, Mr. Y\. A. Barton. S.M.. gave judgment by default for the plaintiffs in each of the following undefended civil cases.—E. S. Austin v. -J. Mataliika, £5, costs lbs; same v. H. Bignell, £6. costs Bs. lathe following judgment summonses orders were made for immediate payment: Rangikapua Paru v. JPeat. £6 11s 6d, or in default seven davs’ imprisonment; R. Hannah and Co v G. F. Henderson. £1 Os 6d. or in default 24 hours’ imprisonment hali-a-guinea solicitor’s fee_ was allowed in each case. In the judgment summons case, J. H. .bmitli v. G. Murray, debtor appeared, and was examined as to his ability to pay the amount claimed. He said that lie was a horse-trainer, and his earnings had averaged £2 10s per week; lie had a wife and three cmldreii to keep. No order was made. Debtor appeared in the judgment summons case of F. Hall v. E. L. Maude. He <rave evidence that he was a tnarriet man with three children, and now earned £4 10s per week. After pay - hio- for various items, insurance, rent, he had left £3 Is per week. His Worship considered that debtor coulu pav something off the amount <~4t> (Is 3d), and made an order for the amount to he paid by instalments of £2 per month.

Air. John Burgess, formerly proprietor of the County Garage, nas purchased the Central Garage, opposite the Times Office in Peel Street. B v combining the plants in both gaiacres Mr. Burgess is in a very fortunate position, especially with regal d to repairs, and his works which ud| bear comparison with the best found in any provincial town, are well abreast of the times in every respect and are capable of meeting all the exigencies of the trade. Air. E. 1 well, late of the Gisborne Engmeeiing Company, has lately been engaged as mechanical expert-, and motoiicts will find at the garage, all the materials, plant, and skill necessap to deal with all kinds of repair work. Xo job will be too small to receive the best attention or too big to be suceessfullv undertaken. _ Every branch of the motoring trade is handled. Jobs entrusted to the Central Garage will be turned out as quiekh as possible, and bv striving to give, absolute satisfaction to each custom er the firm hopes to maintain anti strengthen the high position it now holds with the motoring public. Ihe firm holds the' agenev for the Argo li.rht car, which, by virtue of its own merits, has become very popular, ancl for the work for which it was designed stands unequalled, it- is awo agent for Vacuum tyres and "oit/. the modern motor fuel.*

AATicii sending tobacco to our hot s at the Front it should berememb-rea that any ordinary tobacco is liable to become mildew on its way out, as a. result of the humid atmospheric conditions, but when sending Gold 1 ouch you run no s uch risk, because New Zealand-grown tobacco will stand a n > change of climate and keep in perfect condition for any length of time. And no other tobacco will remind our troys so much ot heme, lor Gold Pouch is grown in the land they are fighting for—’tis the pride of Hawke’s Bay. Gold Pouch Aromatic is essentially a soldier’s tobacco, in that it contains but I) p-c. of Nicotine, and can be smoked all day without affecting the heart- or producing dizzmeis or nausea. Send your soldier a big uulgtng pi ox. bag—only qne shilling. If no’s a cigarette smoker, send Mm the X.Z.-grown Three Diamonds tobacco, which leaves no sharp and bitter alior-tasto like the imported yellow tobaccos.*

When you think ot household goods you at once think of the right people to buy from. You consider the amount of money you have to spend and then think of the store that offers you the best value. AA'e ask you to iix your mind on “The People’s Emporium” for a moment. Here is a store that soils for cash only. The goods are of the best quality, the variety is unequalled in Gisborne, and the prices are the lowest. AA’e can supply you with anything from a 2d Tea' Strainer upwards. Don’t be like one of our customers who told us that he did not know we stocked cutlery. He bought this lino elsewhere and then ' found lie could have saved 7s per dozen on exactly the Same knives. Surely this amount was worth saving especially in these times of stress. You will save by buying from “The -People’s Emporium.”* 11

They’re cheaper than new blauke.ts —the North British Company’s Hot, AA’ater Bottles, with patent “Unique” stoppers. Joints won’t break, crack or split. - They keep the warmth in and the cold out.*

'For the purchase of a tank, Mr Lu 'Tong Seng, a member of tlie Federal ■Council of the Malay States, lias giv■en tihe Government £6,000;. ’ " “It is regrettable that .the birth rate is the lowest in that class which lias the greatest means for bringing up children .satisfactorily,” said the Bishop of Birmingham in London. Over 100 standard shins have been -arranged for, of three" sizes—B,ooo, -5,000, and 3,000 tons respectively, Sir Leo Money informed Mr Houston on March. 22. “Very few husbands would be living with tlieir wives if they-left them because the -wives did not tell the truth,” remarked the Old-street Magistrate on March 20. At the Canterbury Conference of '{y the Farmers’ Union, in course of a 1 discussion on liquor and war efficiency, Mr. O. H. Ensor remarked dryly that drink had killed his poor old grandfather. “He died at the age of 95,” he added. What Derbyshire and miners’ conditions would; bo like if Prussia ruled in these islands was the subject of a speech delivered on March 20 at Creswell by Mr Frederic William Wile under the chairmanship of the Duke of Portland. /“When miners meet in Prussia,’’ he said, “'there aro lielmeted policemen on the platform, with swords slung across the table, awl. might be offensive to Hohonzollernjsm the swords are banged down and tho meeting comes to an abrupt close.’’ Manager cf an Australian firm in the City, Ernest Stanford Brown was at the London Guildhall fined £5, with 5s damages, for damaging pillars at the Peace Society’s premises, 47, New Broad-stirect, whore many attacks have,been made. Mr Myers, who defended, said his client felt it an insult that these people wanted to bring about peace by negotiation, and unfortunately gave vent to his feelings. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that regulations in the Gazette provide for tho constitution of a New Zealand Army Pay Department, a New Zealand Army Ordinance Department, and, a New Zealand Army Ordinance Corps. 'Hie [regular establishment of the Army Pay Corps is to he two warrant officers, 6 staff sergeants and 10 of other ranks, but during the war this may be exceeded to any extent specifiecUiii general orders. The Ordinance Department and Corps will he on the lines of existing organisations. A most successful social and dance v ,-as held in the Ormond Hall last evening under the auspices of the Committee of the Poverty Bay Sheepdog Trial Club, about 40 couples gracing the floor. Dancing, interpersed with song, was indulged in until tlie small hours of the morning, everyone present voting the gathering one of the best ever held in Ormond,. Mr Watson presided at the piano and contributed in no small manner to the success of the function. bongs were contributed bv Air SaviLe lacker, and tho Misses Keenan Tucker, and Benson. Messrs F. Cleary. J. Herbert, and Al. MulhooSv made efficient Al.C.’s. Thanks are due to the energetic ladies’ committee who had charge of the supper arrangements, and to All’. Clements lor the use of the piano and hall free or charge.