Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5536, 17 July 1920, Page 4

Local and General.

Information is to be given to the

House this session showing (1) the amount of all wool sold in New Zealand si,nee the beginning of the commandeer to 'buyers within tne Dominion, and (2) the value of such wool.—P.A. Wire. Hanger Parsons, of the Cook County Council, yesterday reported that 135 head of cattle had been impounded and released during the month. Ranger Campbell reported 87 head. —The chairman remarked that the new arrangements made seemed to hare caused an improvement,. Appreciation of the services given to "the district by Mr. C. W. Cameron was made,at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, and it was decided io write to Mr. Cameron thanking him fo>' what he had done. There is believed to bo already statutory power to -extract'from immigrants a pledge of loyalty- and a promise to serve their country if necessary. Touching on the matter yesterday Mr Massey said that he would at any rate have the matter looked! into and, if necessary, he would ask the House to have it put into forte.—P.A. Wire. >. • Members of the House are to be presented with a return thi s session showing (1) the number and value of the woollen rugs manufactured An, and eported from New Zealand since 1912, (2) the number and value of the blankets exported for the same period ; and l (3) the quantity in yards and value of all cloth exported for the same period; jeach year to be shown separately.—P.A. Wire..

It has been .reported to Mr Massey that.it cost £2oo,ooo ; this year to secure the equalisation of buifcter fund, which is rather more than last year. • .A. Wire.

On Thursday evening a shepherd named Walter Brown, aged 18 years and resident at Paparatu, was kicked on the hip by a horse, the injuries leceived necessitating his removal to the Cook Hospital.

Mr. Massey informed a large deputation o'f Waikato and Nelson districts yesterday that a Bill would be introduced this session to amend the local Railways Act to allow the construction of narrow gauge railways. —Press Assn.

An event, which should attract a considerable amount of interest, is tho football match, which is to ho played on Thursday between the banks and auctioneers' clerks, and the professions. For the professions, it is understood that two well known local medicos will he playing. A letter from the "Save the Children Tuna, the object of which is to pro- - yide relief for the distressed and starving womeh a.ml children of the famine areas of Europe, was received yesterday by the Cook County Council with a request for assistance.—The chairman pointed out that the campaign was now closed.

A Press Association telegram from Blenheim states that Alfred George Mills, aged thirfy-threera single man, a carpenter by trade, and a returned soldier, shot himself in the head with a pea-rifle while rabbit-shooting. The rifle apparently discharged when deceased was getting through a wire fence.

The Primary School Basket Bail competitions were continued yesterday when Manga papa A defeated’Gisborne Aby .19 points to 2 : Gisborne B defeated Mangapapa 13 by 12 points to 2; Kaiti A defeated C.C.C.A. by 10 Ppmts to nil ; C.C.C. B defeated Kaiti Bby 2 points to nil. Misses Morgan and E. Oxen ham were -referees.

A married man. Henry Coe, a returned soldier, aged tliirty-six years, a former bailiff in the Taumiiruimi Court was accidentally killed while pig huntmg. stales a Press Association message from Tauinurunui. The dogs had bailed up the,pig, and Coe proceeded to beat the dogs off with the butt end a P ea ride, which exploded, the bullet wounding him in the groin. He expired almost immediately. The fatality happened at AVaiinhi.' '

Adherence to the Bftrough Council's i original otter to pay 50 per cent of the i cost of erecting a footbridge between j tne Makaraka and Tarnheru cemeterI les was announced in a letter received from the Borough Council bv the Cook . County Council yesterday. The letter [ suggested that if 50 per cent was too ! mnc h for the Cook Countv Council to pay the Mangapapa Town Board should i be asked to pay a quota.—ln the absence of Cr. Witters the letter was held over.

Ihe flooding of river valleys by illregula ted willow planting, was the subject of a circular letter received bv the cook County Council yesterday ‘from the Minister for Public Works (Hon. G. Coates). He emphasised the great danger and loss likelv to accrue to local bodies through action and neglect of action in this respect, and asked that steps be taken to remove the danger.—The letter was received.

The handling of cargo was a subjoct which was discussed with the Gisborne Harbor Board by a deputation from the Chamber of Commerce. A letter was received 'by the Chamber yesterday from the ‘Board, which stated that cargo handling was outside the jurisdiction of the Board. Tho chairman (Mr. T. Corson) considered that some benefit had resulted from the efforts-of the deputation, for things had very much improved lately.—The letter was received. The suggestion which the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce made recently regarding the landing of mails at Gisborne at low tide by launch, was replied to at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce by the Postmaster-General. The letter stated that landing by launch was fraught with great ~ difficulty, and there was great risk of loss and damage. It was reported that delay duo to tidal conditions was not very frequent.—The letter was received.

Ono of the bits of advice that strike the eye of every man who runs through the numerous articles on “Battery Care, ’ or who studies an instruction book in this—“ Don’t Tinker.” Nearly al! of' them leave the reader in doubt as to just where proper care leaves oft' and tinker ini; begins, so why run the risk of ruining your battery, when expert advice on battery care and attention can he had gratis from the local Williard Service Station at Jas. J. Niven and Co.. Ltd.. Motorists, would do well by availing themselves of this offer. [**

Information regarding the cost of taking moving pictures on the' loute. between Gsborne and .Rotorua via Motu and Opotiki, was received at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce from the Department of Agriculture. The letter stated That tin; cost of producing the films in two parts of 1000 ft each would amount to approximately £~2, exclusive of taxi service. If the Chamber approved the expense arrangements could he made to have the films taken in about a month’s time. Mr. W. J. Sinclair moved that the Opotiki, Whakatane, Tauranga. and Rotorua Chambers of Commerce be advised of the cost, and asked whether they would join in the scheme. The motion was carried.

The death occurred at the Cook Hospital yesterday morning of Mr. J. Higgs, who had been a resident of Gisborne for the past twenty years. Mr. Higgs, who was 79 years of age, was h' ’ n in London: Hr- resided for a number of years in Hawke’s Bay, where he kept the Sand ford Hotel, Onga Onga. Coming to this district l: '(i pi red the Wae n e nga -a-h ik a Ifo tel and afterwards tl TCaitaratani Hotel. Of latter years lie had been residing with the members of ':>«» family several of whom are ret ' '*uj >u the district. Deceased leaves five daughters and three sons, who are all married, and to whom every sympathy will be extended in their bereavement. Mr. Higgs only took ill a few days ago, developing aoute bronchitis.

Fire insurance rates were referred to at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce by Mr. T. E. ToneyclifFe, who said that the high rates locally were a >ery serious matter. The Council should advise the- Underwriters’ Association that there was now an ample supply of water. Mr. W. J. Sinclair seconded the motion. The chairman said that it seemed to him that .the water supply had been so uncertain that the Underwriters’ Association was afraid to reduce rates. Mr. H. F. Forster stated that it was possible that the rates would shortly bo reduced. as the matter was under consideration. No assurance, however, could bo given. On account of the large number of fires which had occurred in Gisborne insurance business for many years had not paid the companies. The motion was carried.

In a' case heard at the Magistrate’s -Court recently. In which a- man was charged with driving a vehicle at might without lights; the defendant explained that there had been extenuating circumstances in connection with the affair. Ho also contended that there was really no need for a light at the time—is fact, bo (himself could see plainly up to 6 o’clock even in winter months. His Worship said there were people whose pecuLar’.t'es of sight enabled them to see- better in the dark than in the light, and it would seem that defendant was one of them. Unfortunately, however, tine public generally were not possessed of this peculiarity' of sight and must of course be protected. Defendant. would, therefore have to be convicted.

The police are seeking the j owner of a good rain-proof coat, found in possession of a man arrested for .theft. The Premier stated in the House yesterday that the Financial Statement would be brought down on Tuesday week.—P.A. wire.

In another column the Wilkinson Motor Company announce that on Saturdays a car will leave the office, Lowe street, for Te Jfaraka, at 8 a.m., and 10.30 p.m., leaving on the return journey at 9 a.m. anil 11.30 p.m.*

Anniversary Services, will be held at the To Jriapara Methodist Church, tomorrow. On Thursday evening, there will he a social evening, to which all are welcome. f . Fifty-four entries have been received for the New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championship, to bo held 1 in Hustings on July 27, 28 and 29. All classes will be represented. Tho entries constitute a record.—P.A. wire.

At their mart to-day, commencing at 11 a.m., Samson Bros, will continue yesterday’s auction sale, when a larg.i number of books and pictures will ho offered. The books include refeinice volumes, medical works, poetry and an excellent assortment of general fiction.*** The Manawatu County Council’s circular resolution asking that magistrates be given drastic powers in dealing with motorists convicted of driving at excessive speeds, was before the Cook County Council yesterday. The letter suggested that the tine for breaches of the Act he increased to £loo. The communication was received. The case of William Lawrence Abnor Sherwood was yesterday adjourned by Mr J. S. Barton. S.M., until January 24, 1921, Sherwood in the meantime being committed to the care of the military authorities, and also to be placed under observation as to the state of his mentality, a report as to which would, in due course, he submitted to the Minister of Justice. .During the interval at the boxing tournament at the Opera House last evening Dr Scott made an appeal to ringside patrons for financial assistance to purchase gloves for his class of instruction. Dr Scott and Dr Collins each took up a collection, and within a few minutes over £lO had been subscribed.

Three shops in the town were broken into.on Thursday evening, but in no case was any article of value removed. From the indications it appears as if the intruder had been disturbed, and had decamped hurriedly. The three premises were entered through back windows, but in one case the intruder had apparently cut his hand, as it is stated there were marks of blood on the glass. Sub-Inspector Cassells received word from Sergeant Murphy, of Tokomaru Bay. yesterday, stating that, a half-caste named, George Millton, thirty-nine years of age, had been drowned in the Waiapu river. The river was in flood, and tiie deceased while attempting to cross it on horseback was swept away. The body.was recovered yesterday afternoon. An inquest will be held to-day. The Board of Trade’s building and control of timber, cement and Pricks regulations were received by the Cook County Council yesterday. A subseqiient telegram stated that the Board had authorised local bodies to do works of their own not exceeding £loo.—The chairman said that if the method entailed much extra work, the Council would expect to be relieved of the work.—lt was decided to give the system a trial for six months.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday Isabella Young (Mr L. T. Burnard) applied for a maintenance order against her husband, Albert Arthur Young. Plaintiff alleged that for some time past her husband had been drinking heavily, and had for the last six months only allowed her an average of about 10s per week, on which she had to support herself and two children. Mr Burnard applied for an order in plaintiff's favor of £2 per week. His "A arshin decided to grant, the application and also made an order giving plaintiff custody of the children.

A return is to he presented to the House showing (1 the age of each miner who is now in receipt of a pension under the Miners’ Phthisis Act: (2f thei age at which each miner died with miners’ phthisis who was in re-c-eint of pension under that Act: and (3) such return to cover the-fuil period of the operation of the Act.— P.A. Wire. Later on in the session the House is to he presented with a return showing separately (1) the number of charges and convictions for offences and number and ages of persons convicted for drunkenness in each no license district from January 1 to December 31. 1919; and (2) quantity and kind of liquor sent into each no license district from January 1 to December 31. ”’1919. P.A. Wire.

. On Tuesday evening the half-yearly meeting of the Independent Order of Bediabites was held in the Masonic hall. There was a good attendance of officers and members. The secretary, Bro. B. H. Clark, read the half-yearly report of the ..working of the tent, which was very satisfactory. The election of officers was then proceeded with, when the followiug officers were duly elected: P.C.8.. Bro. J. Sawyer. C. 8., Bro. F Neilson; D. 8.. Sis. J.' Coleman : Guardian. Sis. J. Neilson; Levite, Sis. L. York; cash and book steward Bro. P. Edwards; treasurer, Bro. F. 3’. Lancaster; juvenile superintendent, Bro. F. T. Lancaster; assistant .juvenile .superintendents, Bros. A. J. Poo] and A. Sawyer; assistant secretary. Sis. E. Roberts. The installation of officers was ably carried cut by P.C.A. A. L. 'White, from Blenheim.

On Saturday last a man went into Mr 1-. J. Taylor’s room on the top storey of the Masonic Hotel and changed into a new suit and a new pair M boots, leaving the old stuff behind him On Monday Detect.ve.McLeod, who had been investigating the matter, ascertained that a man answering the description of a man seen about the Masonic Hotel was seen going towards Wairoa. He common c-ated with the fVoiron police,' who later sent word back stating that the man had left hv the Tangaroa for Napier. Tlie Napier police were communicated with. aiußthe man was arrested on his arrival at Napier by Detective Butler. The accused. Arthur Findlay, alias Ernest Thomas Holloway, who arrived in Gisborne by the Arahnra yesterday morning, was there and then brought before Mr J. S. Barton. S.M., arid charged with the theft. On the application of Defective McLeod the case was remanded until the 20th inst. Accused was allowed bail in terms of self £IOO, and one surety of £IOO.