GISBORNE NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8453, 2 December 1907, Page 3

GISBORNE NEWS.

Per Press Association. GISBORNE, November 30. The Native Land Commission opened its sitting at Gisborne this morning. After investigating several Gisborne blocks the Commission proceeds by Bteamer on Tuesday to Awanui to deal with the Waiapu lands. In the course of the hearing of a case this morning the Chief Justice stated the only hope of the Maoris if they desired to live was for them to become efficient farmers, and if they did not do this, but loafed about, the race would die out. The annual meeting of the Gisborne Sheep Farmers Frozen Meat Company was held to-day. The retiring directtors were re-elected, with Mr DeCautour as chairman. It was resolved that | a dividend of 6 per cent, per annum be paid on all ordiiiary shares, and a bonus of threepence per sheep. The chairman, in his address, referred to the unsettled condition of the world's commerce, and stated it would be necessary to exercise great caution during the eoming year. He mentioned that the local export of frozen meat in the past year had been a record. BEE OINTMENT. THE SECRET- OF ITS SUCCESS. The secret of . thfe: success of Bee Ointment as £ a great family remedy is that it. does what iclaimed by its proprietary. For years this preparation has been before the public; but .'never boomed by advertisement. Bee Ointment has stood the test of time, and . the demand for it annually increases. Once used, always used. It is a security for the public as the most valuable soothing and ' healing ointment yet placed on the market. For cuts, coughs, colds, rheumat- ! ism, eczema, psoriasia; scurf, piles, or any skin diseases. Sold everywhere, Is 6d. —Advt.