LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11949, 20 May 1933, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

. . s The Wanga-nella left Sydney last night- for Auckland.—P.A.

The Secretary of Marine advises that the season for the sale of rock oysters opens at- the GovernmentOyster Depot. Nelson street- Extension, Auckland, on May 31. 'Particulars appear elsewhere in. this*-issue.

N"i for many years has such a dry spoil been experienced during the winter mouths in Gisborne as is the case at- present- and hurnl-up lawn? are seen h\ all directions. Owing to the -excessive draw-off from the water mains, pressure has been reduced so as to be nsoles in case of fire, and from henceforth the use of lawn sprinklers and hose s is prohibited.

The Gisborne Military Band will give a concert, in the Majestic Theatre to-morrow evening commencing at 8.30. p.m., when a silver collection will lie made in aid of the uniform fund. Tho band numbers will bo the hymn “Loifryig,” march "High School Cnriots,” “Unfinished Symphony;'’ euphonium solo, “Avo Alnria,’’ by Bandsman A. Bugdeu; march “National Emblem,” novelty, “Jeuriksha,” and march “Naval Parade.'’ During intervals, songs will be contributed by Aids M. "Walker with band accompaniment). Miss D. Sharp, and Master At. McMahon, a violin solo by Air. c. Abbot; and an item by tho Harmonica Band.

Tho following gifts are acknowledged by tlio matron of the- Heni Alateroa Homo: Fruit, Airs Clark; butter, Mrs TI. B. Williams; vegetables, To Hapara Harvest Festival; cakes and sndwiches, Airs Toneycliffo, Freesia Tearooms, AVomlen’s Guild, St. Andrew’s- Church- social; pie melons, Air Vautier; toys, Gladys Piercy, Joyce Rendon. Thanks arc also expressed to the City Dye AVorks, and to Mr Valentine, veterinary surgeon, for Services rendered.

A night of gaiety and fund will bo the reward for those who attend the W.E.C.At.R. Regimental (City Band) Ball on June I. The function will be held in the City Tlall and the floor will receive special attention. Aliisie will bo supplied bv Airs. Alenzics’ full orchestra and several snappy ono stops and fox trots will bo contributed by the band. Tho band will open the dancing with that enchanting waltz “Waves of the Danube”, and those who have .not had the pleasure of waltzing to music supplied by a band of over 30 performers, arc promised an agreeable surprise. A dainty supper will be provided and energetic committee is mailing every effort to assure that one all will have a happy night’s dancing.

Good attendances were again the rule yesterday at the Poverty Bay Winter Show in the N.Z. Shipping Co.’s store, Grey stdaoV The fixture will ond this evening, so co-day provides the public with the last opportunity of viewing the wonderful collection Dustrating the resources of tin? town and district. The show will be open to-day during the following sessions: 9.30 a.m. to noon, 2to 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m onwards. Prize money will- be -payable at- tho secretary’s office at the store, at- all sessions to-day. The Regimental Band will be in attendance and free buses will run from tho intersection of Grey street and Gladstone road to the show at frequent intervals.

Car and motor cyclic came into collision at the intersection of Ormofid road and Wi Pe're street late oil Thursday afternoon. The cycle, ridden by Mr W. R. Pletchel), was travliug along Ormond road from toiwn, while the car, driven by Air P. J. Rice, came along "Wi JPerp street from the bridge. On reaching tho intersection, each noticed- the other approaching and swerved, with the collision as a result. Air Petchsll sustained! cuts on the leg requiring several) stitches, but bis cycle was practically undamaged. Air .Rice and hfV companions escaped injury, but the car wap practically wrecked, wlieix it capsized after tho impact.

In reply to a cqrresponcionj; the following ar e the • particulars which you seek: Mr. Seddon was first ■ejected to Parliament in 1870, fa* junior member for AVest-lahd, the, senior member being Mr. It. C. Iteid. Both were Liberals, who at that. time were classed 'hs ‘“GreVhotinds s *, as

the young followers of Sir George Qrey were called. At that time the Liberals wore in power, but a fe w day s after the House met they were defeated by two votes, and John Hall took over the Premiership. Mr. Sejldion sat in Parliament 03 a private member during the following Ministries:—Mall, 1879; Whitaker, 1882; Atkinson, 1883; Stout-Vogel, Aiigusf 16, 1884; Atkinson, August., 28, 1884; Stont-Vogel, September 3, 1884; Atkinson 1887. On January 24; 1891, John Ballanee became Premier, and Mr. Seddon was allotted big furst portfolio, Minister of Public Works, Mines and Defence. During Mr. Ballance's illness Mr. Seddon was acting-Prcmier, and on t>.ic death of the Liberal leader in 1891, Mr. Seddon was sent for by Lord. Glasgow, on May 1 of that year, and accepted the Premiership, which he retained until his death at sea on June 10, 1906.

."Rugby enthusiasts will ho provided with two excellent senior matches afc the Oval to-day and, in view of the fact that all proceeds will be devoted to the injured players’ fond, there should be a very largo flttono ance, for all with the interest's of the game at heart must” consider it a. duty to help that necessary fund along. The clash Itetweon Celtic arid Old Boys, to bo played on fsc. 1 ground, should provide great Rugby, for the experience of past seasons has shown that Old Bov? always rise to the occasion when they encounter the Celts. In addition, Old Roys will have the valuable services °f K. Walters and Martin, who was non available last week, will again take his place in the side. The \ .M.P.T 1.5.0.8. match should contain plentv of thrills and the pa cy students should provide the Maoris with nil the opposition they want. Several good junior matches will be played as curtain raisers. Borough buses will leave the. Oval for town immediately after the senior games eonel ude.

The quarterly meeting of Lodge Turangauui, No. 7, U.A.0.D.. was hc-ld on Thursday night, there being a fair attendance, with Bro. F. AlcDonald, A.D., presiding. A large amount of routine business was transacted, including the passing of £26 13s 4d: to sick members, and a maternity allowance of £6. Benevolence was also granted to a number of brethren. Two brothers were reinstated as members. One candidate was duly initiated into the secrets of the order, and another was proposed for membership. Word was received from the Grand Lodge secretary stating that the Grand President and himself would bo pleased to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the lodge. The following were duly elected officers for the current terms : A.D., Bros. D. Stevenson; A 7. A., Sister Breingan; f.G., Bro. P. Foss;; O.G, Bro W. P. Parker; A.D., Bards, Bros. S. Braingan and A. Devcry; A 7 .A. Bards, Bro 0. A. Harries and R. Harries; auditor, Bro. J. T. Witty; secretary, Bro. W W. Craig; recording secretary, Bro. J,. A. Eaton; treasurer, Bro- E. A Scarfie.