LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11948, 19 May 1933, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

Patients in Cook Hospital on April 1 totalled 116, during the month 1H wore admitted, 123 wore discharged, and six died, leaving 123 in the histitution on April 30. Six patient* wore admitted and the same number discharged from Tolaga Bay Hospital One woman and three men were admitted to Urn Memorial Home, and three men died, leaving ten women and 49 men in the home.

Applications tor the position ul engineer t c the IMS. Electric Power Hoard are to lie invited immediately, tho board decided at Wednesday’s meeting. The salary will bo £SOO per auniim, tho figure reached alter a brief discussion during which a motion, by Mr. H. Ti. He Costa seconded by Mr. C. Blackburn, that the salary be £450 rising to £550 in two years, nils defeated.

“That tile freo and unrestricted entry of our exports into Ereat Britain is so vital to N.Z. that negotiations should be initiated to ascertain on what terms this rigid can bo assured, and we should be prepared to make concessions to achieve this end.” —This resolution was passed at o, recent meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and at Wednesday's meeting of the Gisb°rnc chamber approval of same was oxpressed.

Interesting articles at the special exhibits stall at the Poverty Bay Winter Show are two. . beautifullypolished revolving-bead tables. , These tables, which have been made by Mr. 0. L. Hansen, of Makauri, are claimed to contain practically all the natrvo n'oodg. of New Zealand. ono of them, made during the war, has an j ill aid centre, with a Union Jack in the middle and the Hags °f the Allies at tho four corners of ! the square. It i« said to contaiji over 90 different woods but the 'key board to these woods wa s unfortunately destroyed in a lire, and some of the namCfl are unknown. No artificial colouring was used, thei. colours of the flags, etc., being natural. ■ The second tablo is constructed of poplar, the inlaid centre, made of red-gum, being taken from a tree planted' in the .very early days by a settler, “French Bob,’’ who was,killed ill the To Kooti rebellion.. MV. Hansen stales that eyery hour spent on tho tables was done at night.

A Sydney P.A. cable states that, tbo Legislative. Council referendum affirmative majority’ is now 116,808. ,

According to a Berlin I'.A. cable tho Government is. reviewing tno military courts abolished in 1920.

Tho price of gold in London advanced Is on ‘Wednesday to £6 4s an ounce.

‘.‘Everything is quite safe up there now, 5 \ said tho chairman of the Southland Power Board , (Mr. Hinehey), who returned from Lake Monowai last evening. “The rivers are stiff high, but the water generally hag gone down. There is no trouble with the power house.— P.A

Although a definite decision had not been reached last evening by the 19 Kapuka relief workers permitted to return to camp, it is probable that they will resume work shortly. The Assistant Engineer of Public Works is adhering to- his decision that tho remaining’ seven shall not be allowed to return. —P.A.

Regulations relating to the registration of plates for motor vehicles for the licensing yeajr commencing Juno 1 next, were gazetted last night. The distinguished marks for the various types of vehicles are set out, and it is stipulated that they shall be embossed and colored white on a dark brown ground —P.A -

Appearing before Mr. C. Blackburn. J.P., in the Police Court, yesterday, Alexander Spellers, 26, was charged. (1) with obtaining from Robert Watt hoard and lodging to the value of £2 10, s by alleged fraud, namely by representing that money was coming to him from Wairoa, and f2) with obtaining from Charles Taylor, Umber to tho value of 12s 6d by representing that the timber had been paid for. Accused, who was arrested. by Constables' Neal and Gatehouse was remanded until Monday next. No application was made for bail. but a request for suppression of the name in the meantime -was refused.

Takings at the Oval to-morrow will be diverted to the injured players’ fund maintained by the poverty Bay Rugby Union. Two good senior matches, together with some fewer grade games, make up an excellent, hill of fare. For the benefit of suburban and country patrons, it has been arranged that special bus services will be run from th e Oval at the conclusion of play. The injured players’ fund is a very great drain on tho union's funds, but it is essential to provide in every way for tho players, especially at the present time. Patrons, owe much to the men who have provided them with exciting games each Saturday, and it is to be hoped they take the ■opportunity of showing to-morrow, m a practical way, their realisation orthat debt.

“That the Borough Council be approached with the suggestion that a joint request be made to the A aluation Department for the revaluation of the whole borough, as the reduction of valuation in individual cases lias created a state of affairs throughout tbo borough, of inequitable and unfair rating a s between adjoining properties.’’-—This motion was brought forward at Wednesday’s meeting, ol the Chamber of Commerce by the president. Air. F. R. Ball, who referred to the numerous anomalies which existed and commented that, if there "a s no re-valuation, every property in Gladstone roau. possibly most in Gisborne, would g° before, the next sitting of the Assessment Court.—The motiou was. seconded bv Air O G Bloorc and carried.

Replying to representations regarding To Puia Springs, the Minister in Charge of Tourists and Publicity, the Hon. J. G. C'obbe, wrote to Wednesday's meeting of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce as follows: “As the chamber is aware, the property is leased to Mr. J. E. Johnson, and the matter of improvement to make.,the vicinity more attractive is, . therefore, considered to be largely the responsibility of the lessee. My Department,; however, is inquiring into .the matter of tree planting and ■ has , already boon in touch with. Mr. . Johnson on that subject. The Department may be able to assist with tho provision of trees, but I regret that the other subjects mentioned by you must be left for the attention of local interests. Wherever circumstances. justify and permit,. reference will be made .to To Puia Springs .in publicity material. The matter offencing. has alroady been fully discussed personally and in correspondence, with the lessee, to whom it. has been explained that the Department cannot accept responsibility for the fencing of a road which passes through the property and to which reference is made in your letter.”—The letter was received and it was decided to ascertain the legal position in regard to the road mentioned.

Stating that lie wished tp make the request on behalf of the whole community, Mr. C- G- Bloorc; at Wednesday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, moved that the P B. Electric Power Board be asked to lower tho charges, for current. In support of the suggestion ho stated that charges by other boards "oro lower than those in Poverty Bay. It also appeared that the board was building up too much in tho way of reserves.—The motion .was seconded by Mr. IV E. Toneycliffo.—Mr. Thos. Corson considered tho board was doing excellent work and the blame for high charges was on the Government which increased the demands on the hoard instead of lowering them—Mi F. It. Ball outlined tile board’s position, stressing that many hoards charged more for current than did Poverty Bay. There- was tw exploitation of tho public and tho reserves woro necessary on account of themagnitude of the operations, some, indeed, being M - the- minimum amounts as required by statute.—After the explanation by the, Power Board chairman, Mr. Bloor-o withdrew his motion. .

Appreciation of tlie action of thoy Poverty Bay Winter Stony Association- in ■ placing, spaco at the disposal of tho -Gisborne R.S.A. for an e xDibit of baskotwai'o was expressed at the monthly meeting of tho district executive.

Final figures in connection with the Poppy Day appeal by tho dishorn e R.S.A. show a gross return of i£2B3 18s, a falling off of about 25 per cent as compared with last year. Most of - the decrease was in the town sales which wore only £169 as compared with £226 twelve months age.

‘The annual meeting of the New Zealand Institute awarded the Hector award to Dr. Benson, oif Dunedin, and Dr. Marwick, of Wellington. The prize is to he divided and each will receive a medal. Professor Denham, of Christchurch, was elected, a fellow and Sir Guy A. K. Marshall an honorary member. 'Hie Sidey Medal, alter discussion in committee, was awarded 'toi Mr G. V. Hudson, of WJellingfcon.

Maintaining the attitude adopted in tho past, the Gisborne R.S.A. lias decided against any participation ™ politics on the lines contemplated by, the Auckland R.S.A. At a meeting of the local committee-, a motion was carried unanimously, expressing objection to the stop proposed by Auckland -and instructing district delegates to the annual conference W .Wellington on June 20 and 21 to oppose any such move.

Touching upon Monday nigln-’s quake in Hawke’s Bay the Hawke’sBay Herald says:—“An earthquake of sufficient force and suddenness, to be startling occurred at about 7.50 o’clock at night, affecting Napier and Hastings and outlying . district* to about the same degree. Th e mam shock was preceded by a roll of short duration and was follow ed by a gentler sway which diminished gradually, and finally, within half a minute °f the first indications, stopped alto, gether Damage which may be regarded as negligible occurred few instances. It is believed that the shock was purely local."’

About a quarter of an hour before the earth tremo r in Hawke’s Bay on Monday night, a remarkable bright meteor, followed by a blazing tail oi light covering about- 60 degrees of a circle, was seen from Hastings in the north-western sky. It- was almost exactly in that quarter that a meteor wa s seen at 4.45 o’clock oil Saturday evening. The phenomenon was unforgettably beautiful and spectacular, and the meteor and its following tail of light simultaneously faded out of sight, and left -black darkness where a fraction of a moment before bad been a gigantic: illumination.

Excellent results a.re attending thecattle drive at- present being conducted by East Coast branches of the R.S.A. to provide meat rations for those ’in need in Gisl-orne. A start was made at Cape Runaway ten days ago. and the herd has now coached Tokoma.ru Bay. About 50 cattle are reported to be in readiness at Tolaga Bay, and the eventual yield of the drive should be about 200 head, a striking tribute to the generosity of Coast farmers. The relief depot lias already commenced the issue of meat, for about a dozen Cattle wore made available as* the result of a drive in the Muriwai area. A sheep drive i< also to be started shortly in the Alalawai-ARiu area by the R.S.A. and. as a number of sheep have already been promised those who draw their supplies from the depot will be provided with an occasional change of diet-.