Local and General.

Gisborne Times, Volume LV, Issue 6185, 16 September 1921, Page 4

Local and General.

Musician jumped 7ft. 10in. at the Wangarata Show —a new world’s record. —(J.P.A.

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The inquest concerning the death of James Farrow, who was killed as the result of a fall from his horse at Ormond on Wednesday, lias been fixed for 9 o’clock this morning.

There is every prospect that the plain and fancy dress masquerade ball, to be held at Patutahi Town Hall tonight, will prove a well-attended and most enjoyable fixture.

A Sydney cable states that the Malieno sailed yesterday for New Zealand. In the semi-final of the open golf championship of Manawatu, G. Saunders (Wanganui) beat C. Clements (Manawatu) 3 up and 1 to play and Bidwill (Waifurapa) beat J. Goss (Wanganui) 2 up and 1 to play. The final will he played to-day.—P.A. Messrs Horton, Ltd., Hastings nurserymen, announce that they will close their branch business in Lowe Street, on Saturday, 24th Sept.**' "Sandy Mac.” the famous Whisky de Luxe, is not a new arrival. Obtainable everywhere. Local agents, Gisborne Wine and Snirit Go.*** If baby ‘has caught a cold and is feverish —use Nazol like this: -Mix 10 or 12 drops of Nazol with small teaspoon ful of pure Olive Oil, and rub it freelv arid ’gently over the chest and between the shoulders, and round the throat and neck; and then cover vyith warm flannel. Do this night and' morning for two or three days. Its (effect is wonderful. For older children the Nazol may be increased to IS or 20 drops. ?

reference to the decision of Mr Barton, S.M., in the case of tarina Jlc*i (Mr. If. Hei) against r _rncst Reeves (Mr J. R. Kirk), judgment was given for the defendant.

The Conciliation Board met yesterday at New Plymouth to consider the freezing works dispute affecting the Taranaki works. -No agreement was reacheu except on minor clauses. The dispute was referred to the Arbitration Court. —P.A.

The New Zealand. Athletic Union negatived by 15 to 10, a proposal by l Mr Davy (Poverty Bay), to remove the headquarters from Timaru to tne North Island.. Mr McKay, of Dunedin,' was elected president, defeating Mr Davy. It was decided to hold the next conference at Bltham. —P.A.

Quite a busy time appears in store for Magistrate Barton to-day. Inde* pendent of the ordinary business, two important cases are listed—that of a Native named Wharematangi, charged with assaulting Charles Remnant; and the ease of Frederick Arthur Timmis, an alleged charge of theft from the mercantile branch of tho Gisborne Sheepfarmers’ Company. It is understood that at least two witnesses from Napier will give evidence in this case.

The keenest interest is being shown }>v The Senior Cadets in the forthcoming boxing , championships. The ring at the Garrison Hall has again been fitted up, and on Wednesday night between thirty and forty boys were present and underwent training. Lin Robinson has been engaged for two nights a week to assist the boys in their training, which is being taken very seriously, and should result in keen competition! between the different companies.

It is understood that it is highly probable that a military barracks w r ill be held at the Boys 5 High School towards the fend of the year for the purpose of giving the boys some good practical ..raining. A similar system lias been adopted in other schools of the Dominion with great success, the benefits of the training being most successful. The barracks will probably continue for four or 6ix days during which time the .boys will be under military control. A special instructional staff will be obtained and a comprehensive syllabus arranged with a view to making the work both interesting and instructive. The conviction of Miss H. Weitzel, graduate of the Victoria College, on a charge of circulating seditious literature, was mentioned at a meeting of the Victoria College Council last night, when it was decided that a special committee be set up to inquire into the specific questions raised by the Director of Education in this connection. During the discussion it was pointed out that Miss Weitzel was not a student of the College at the present time. She finished her course at the College in November, 1920, and bad not become connected with the Communists till April this year. The following resolution was passed without discussion: “This Council regrets that the Minister of Education, prior to holding the inquiry asked for, thought it proper to make public a statement through the press which was very prejudicial to the reputation of the College. 55 P.A.

The Assembly Hall last night wa.* the scene of a very enjoyable dance which was held under the auspices of the Holy Trinity Girls’C lub. The decorative scheme, which was carried out by the members of the Young Men's Club, was very effective and reflected great credit upon their artistic taste. Music was supplied by Mr E.' Shaples 5 jazz band, and Mrs Thomson's orchestra, while a number of much appreciated extras were played by Mesdames Heeney, Croot. Thomson and Mr Cave. The supper arrangements, which afforded general satisfaction, were in the hands of a committee of girls, and the duties of M's.C. were discharged by Messrs W. Long, G. .Tones. J. Roger, A. Ross, and L. Albrecht. The thanks of the Club are due to the R.S.A., the Scottish Club, Messrs Adair Bros., and Mr H. L. Ilueston. for the donation of bunting and for"'’general assistance.

A letter from the Town Clerk, read at the Hospital Board meeting yesterday, stated that the Government had decided to set up a local committee of health for the purpose of assisting the Hawke’s Bay Health Department in checking any outbreak of infectious disease. "Although during the past few weeks.” continued the letter •‘there have been several cases of influenza of a severe type, these are no more than aiV usually found at the time of the year, but the Government consider as a precaution that a local committee should be organised and the Council would be pleased if the Board will appoint its chairman a member of the committee. The personnel of the local health committee is as under; The Mayor, a memboer of the Council (Dr. Bowie), the chairman of the Cook and Waikohu County Councils, the Hospital Botird, the Maugapapa Town Board, two medical practitioners, and the secretaries of the St. John Ambulance Society, and men’s and women’s branches Bed Cross and local Plunket Society. The Board’s chairman (Mr H. Kenway) was appointed. The public are always pleased to commend business enterprise and when it is in their own fair town they especially welcome it. Messrs S. H. Phillips and Co., Manchester House, Peel street, announce the opening of their drapery establishment to-day in premises recently occupied by Messrs Sheen ancl Sutton. A visit to these premises reveals a veritable transformation scene. The shop has been newly fitted up by Mr Archie Kirk in a modern and up-to-date style and is lavishly planished with a carefully selected anu choice, variety of drapery goods. Mr Phillips, who is not a stranger in our midst, having recently relinquished the position of buyer of the Manchester and Dress Department with Adair Bros., Ltd., has had expert experience in his trade, having held positions of responsibility apd authority In some of the lending West End of London drapery emporiums and, for ton years prior to coming to Gisborne, conducted the management some important businesses in the' Commonwealth of Australia. Although he is commencing at a time when New Zealand is just. recovering from a. trade depression, this aspect is greatly compensated by the fact that he has been, able to purchase a complete new stock at slump prices which is evidenced by his selling prices.***

Ini the course of conversation with a. Times reporter yesterday, Captain Peucocke, O.C. No. 2 Regimental District, stated that the Defence re-organ-isation, as far as his district, was concerned, was fairly well completed. The district, he pointed out, was a large one, and had been divided into two areas. The "A” area, with headquarters at Paeroa, comprised the counties of Coromandel, Thames, Ohinemuri, Piako, Matamata, Rotorua, part of East Taupo, and Tauranga, while the "B” area, with headquarters at Gisborne, comprised the counties of Cook, Whakatane, Opotiki, Dawa, Waiapu, Waikohu and Matakaoa. The re-or-ganisation had entailed a considerable amount of work in connection with the clerical duties and stores but this was now practically completed. Generally, the district had been cleaned upland placed in a more satisfactory position than previously. The Gisborne Chamber of Commerce . holds its quarterly meeting in the Borough Council Chambers this (Friday) afternoon, at 3.30 p.m. A straight tip! If you feel a thickening of the throat with hoarseness com img on, take a few drops of "Nazol”-on loaf sugar every hour. Allo\y the sugar to dissolve veTy slowly in the mouth by placing it between the cheek and gums. This is a tip worth knowing.— Advt.

A meeting of the Poverty'Bay SheepFederation will be held fio-mor-row to consider the terms of-the Bhearfers 5 award, and decide on the policy to be adopted locally m regard to labhr.

The forcnightly. report of tbe act ng lady superintendent of Cook Hosp tel. Sister M. A. Hughes, presented to the Board vesterday stated, cuat on ember™ Sister Mason and Nurses Irafford Peach and Ennor had departed. Sister McGruer had been granted sick leave and Nurse Doreen was away on special leave. Present indications are for moderate to strong north-westerly to north-easte erly winds northward of Kawhia and Napier and south-westerlies to southeasterlies elsewhere. Expect changeable, dull and showery conditions generally The barometer has a falling tendency in the north but is likely to rise slowly in tbo south.

In a letter to the Hospital Board vesterday Messrs Sutcliffe, Teller, and Forbes stated that owing to the fall in beef prices they had decided to grant a rebate of one penny per pound on all beef with the exception of shins and clods until the expiry of the present contract when they hoped to make a reduction all round. The secretary said this was the third reduction since the contract had been signed. The letter was received.

What should prove to be one of the most popular and largely attended entertainments presented in Gisborne will be the demonstration concert to be held in the Opera House this evening in aid of the Magistrate’s Relief Fund. There are some twenty-five vocal, elocutionary and instrumental items on the programme, the performers including all the principal winners in the competitions, and additional artists will also appear. • Amongst the special items on the programme will be a dance by Miss F. Shaw.and “A Story Without Words, 55 by Mrs Terry and Miss Pyke. Seats may be reserved at Miller’s Corner.

With reference to the complaints made at the R.S.A. meeting that returned soldiers were not receiving preference of employment in the Public Service, the assistant Public Service Commissioner states that the promise made that preference would be given had been adhered to. All that had been askea was that returned soldiers should have preference, other things being equal, and this undertaking had been exceeded to the extent of giving returned soldiers preference even when thy were not, in all respects, as suitable as men who had not been to the Front.—P.A.

After the minutes had been; read at the meeting of the Cook Hospital Board yesterday the chairman (Mr H. Kenway) made reference to certain matters contained therein. Mr W. G. Sherratt rose to his feet and asked if the Eoard intended to discuss the minutes. “All we want to know is,” he said, “are they correct or not correct? Are they right or are they wrong?” “Well, I only wanted to explain the matter,” said the chairman. “Ob, very well,” said Mr Sherratt, with a resigned air and sat down.

The following letter from Dr. Valintine, Director of Health, in reference to engineering matters, was read at tbe meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday:—“l was glad to have a statement from your Board on these matters and note that no reflection was meant to be conveyed as regards Mr Anderson, consulting engineer of the Department, Messrs Cable and Co., or the Government Inspector of Machinery. The Chief Inspector of Machinery wrote thanking the Board for the copy of a statement drafted by the chairman on> the same subject.—Both letters were received.

SpeaKing on the Farm Committee’s renort at the Hospital Board yesterday, the chairman (Mr H. Kenway), said that the sum of £5586 17s 6d was owing on the farm but tbe vendor Mr W. G. Sherratt had intimated that he would ■ take a mortgage for the lot. That would be a great relief to the Board. He moved that the offer be accepted. In answer to a question the chairman said the conditions were that the term lie five years, the Board having the option after three years to reduce the amount, and at six monthly terms at the discretion of the Board, the rate of interest to be 7 per cent, for the first three years. The motion was carried unanimously.

\ Orders were issued yesterday by Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., in' the- following judgment summons cases: Daulton Bros. (Mr Nolan) v. Sampson Pohatu, for £43 4s Id. costs £1 11s 6d, in default 45 days; John Hutchinson (Mr H. D. Chrisp) "v. Te Kani Te Ua for £2 11s 4d. in default 3 days; Cook County Council v. T. Bartlett, jun., for £S IBs 6d, in default 9 days; F. Lowndes and Son v. James Kelso for £2 6s,in default 3 days; Mary Alice Jane Foote (Mr. Hei) v. Tuhoe Te Ua, for £ll 15s lid, costs 21s, in default 13 days: William MacDonald (Mr Burnard) v. Hohepa Kaliuroa for £3 9s 6d, in default 4 days; John James Henry Hall (Mr Wauchop) v. David Borrouglis, for £l7' 12s 6d, costs 21s. in default 19 days.

"I never heard sucli rubbish in all my life,” *aid Mr W. G. Sherratt at the meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday referring to the Health Department’s list of duties for the Board’s storeman-cierk. “It appears he is to do everything from handing out stores to burying dead bodies. If that is going to be his work, I should like to say that if tne Board is not capable of drawing up the storeman-clerk’s duties the sooner we hand the whole thing over to me Government the better.” Mr H. DeCosta said the storemanclerk had never known his duties. They had never been laid out. The chairman (Mr H. Kenway) said that Dr. Wylie considered that a house steward could save a great amount for the. Board in the way of checking the issue of stores. The duties now outlined had not been included in the first schedule sent up by the Department. Mr C. Gibson supported Mr Sherratt’s objection. The letter with the list of duties was an insult to the intelligence of the Board. The matter then dropped.

Amongst the correspondence before the Hospital Board yesterday was a letter from Mr H. E. Hill who wrote bringing under notice the Board’s letter to him in January relative, to the payment of hospital dues, in which the Board made a grant of 10s weekly, to be given a six months’ trial. From January to June he had collected £506 18s Id, and to date £872 15s, or an average of £IOO monthly. He .suggested that the Board might grant 5 per cent, oil) the amount collected or £1 a week. The chairman (Mr H. Kenwav) explained that Mr Hill received the money when patients called aud paid their accounts. Mr T. B. Spence said he had no doubt that if inquiries .were made people could be fouud to undertake the work at the present price. The chairman said the receiving of the money in- town had been of great convenience. On the motion of Mr DeCosta it was decided to ask' Mr Hill to carry on under present conditions for another six months.

The Poverty Bay Stockbrokers’ Association intends, holding its Spring Cattle Fair in the Mntawliero A ards an Thursday aud Friday, 13th and 14th October.*** ’

Got wet through! Wore damp noote! Cold settling on my chest; feel oiser. able!—This is the experience o' many There is nothing that give- more speedy relief than full doses "Na* sol." It is quite magical iu its effects. - *

Mann’s Black Ointment, the best for boils, poisoned wounds, festering sores.. Price 1/6. —A. W. J. Mann, Chemist.***