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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9840, 5 September 1903, Page 2

Members of Masonic Turanganui Lodge meet at 7.30 sharp on Monday evening. Mr R. Scott, of the Willows, advertises for two bull stags lost. . Mi- C. R. Neale, who succeeds Mr Hawthorne as Government veterinarian at Gisborne, arrived this morning. The Te Arai Public Libraiy Lonunititc have received a large number of the lrtest works, which have been placed in circulation. On. the motion of Mr A. Coleman, before Mr Barton., Registrar, probate was granted to-day to Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Frampton in the will of Thomas Milton Frampton. In the Old Age Pensions Court yesterday, before Mr Barton, S.M., a pension of 4513 was granted to Thomas Barry. A renewal at £18 was granted to Mata Ruahine, and £13 to Peter Sorry. At a meeting of the Horticultural Society Committee yesterday afternoon, it was decided to hold the bulb show on Tuesday, September 15th. By the appearance of.. the gardens, there being a" specially good showing of spring flowers at present, the exhibition should be a first-class one. Messrs Dalgety and Co. are in receipt of the following cablegram from London : — "For greasy merino and fine crossbred combing skins prices are unchanged. For greasy coarse crossbred Linc'oln and Leicester combing skins prices are higher by £d to For clothing sheep skins prices are lower by £d." The subjects of Rev. B. F. Rothwell's discourses at Wesley Church on Sunday will be : Morning, "The 'Thoughtfulness of Jesus Christ" ; evening, "Are the Young Colonials on the Down Grade; Shall We Be Larrikins, Legislators, Lions or Lunatics?"' Solo, "The Holy City," Mr 0. P. Owen. Sankey's hymns and choir music. Mangapapa, 2.30 p.m. At the meeting of- the Hawke's Bay Land Board this week the application of W. Smith, junr., for small grazing inn 76a; Nuliaka eNorth, was granted. The transfer of section. 11, block 6, Willows settlement, from Greaves Bros, to J. P. Greaves was approved. 0. J. Morrell was ordered to reside on section 1, block 5, Willows, by, December. In the Supreme Court case of Afbert Elliott v. Thoirias Holywood and Eda terday by Mr DeLautour on behalf of defendants for a sta,y of proceedings. Messrs' W. L. Rees and W. R. Robinson appeared for plaintiff. Mr Barton, Registrar, made an order that a summons hay big been taken out by defendant relating to a step in the action, the same shall operate as a stay in the proceedings until disposed of. Following Is the list of visitors last week at the Hot Springs Hotel, Morere : Mr J. Cralan, Mr Campbell Thomson, Dannevirke, Mr and Mrs A. G. Smith, (Bay View), Messrs Gillanders (3) Mr A. McLean (Mangaore), Mr T. Rogers, Mr G. Ogden, Mr J. Irwin, Mr V. Watts, Mr J. Wells, Mr Brown, Mr Blake, (Tarewa), Mr J. Malone, N. Redstone (Gisborne), Mrs Geo. Walker Master Walker, Miss, Walker, Miss Hamlin, Miss Morrison, Mr R. Walker (Nuhaka), Mr Watson (Auckland), Mr A. R. MacKay (Wairoa). For the fifth time within two months Frank Roberts stood in the dock at the Police Court this morning charged with drunkenness. Roberts stated that he had taken out his passage for Napier m order to get away from Gisbome, but he had, been guilty of the usual weakness before his good intentions had been fulfilled.— Sergeant Siddells confirmed defendants statement that Roberts' good sense had carried^ him as far as getting a ticket to Napier also adding that he had punctiliously settled his board and Jodging account.— His Worship decided to giant defendant's appeal for "another .chance, and after binding him over for sentence when called upon discharged him.

Nine entries were received in the room at the meeting to-day to arrange for a point-to-point steeplechase. With. £5 5s donated by the Hunt Club, other donations, and nomination fees, substantial prize money vviLl be .provided. The event will be run oil on the 17th inst. (Thursday). On Sunday morning at St. Andrew's Church the subject of sermon will be, "The Crying Need of Our Churches Here," and at the evening service the subject of the Rev. J. G. Paterson's lecture will be, "How to Make and Keep Our Streets Clean." Mr W. J. Barlow will sing "Abide With Me." A young woman, a domestic servant, ' on remand from. Wellington, was charged at the Police Court this mornring with failing to provide maintenance for her child. She pleaded guilty, but stated she had not the means, and had been in bad health. Mr Barton, S.M., made an order for 6s a week, commencing from October 3rd. The nineteenth annual entertainment in connection with the Gisborne Mutual Improvement Society is to be held in the Academy of Music on September 14th. All preparations are well in hand for the occasion, and as these gatherings have been enthusiastically patronised in the past, there will no doubt be a crowded attendance on Monday week. The City Band will give an open, air concert on Monday evening from the balcony of the Coronation Hotel in. aid of the funds of the Beautifying Association. A special programme, including a number of popular ragtime melodies, will be produced, and as the object is one that must appeal to public sympathy and support it is hoped that there will be a lai'ge attendance. One of the oldest settlers of the Havelock district, Mrs James Hughes, died recently, aged 83 years. The Marlboi rough Express states that she was conspicuous for her generous and practical sympathy with those in affliction and trouble, and was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends for her womanly qualities and Christian, disposition. '111*6 deceased lady was the mother of Mr Thomas Hughes, of Makauri. By the reduction of interest to borrowers to 5 per cent., combined with the easy method of repayment of loans, which amounts to Is per week for each £50 borrowed, the Gisborae Permanent Building Society places the means of securing a freehold residence within the reach of those desirous of making homes for t'lieniselves instead of paying rent, which in a great many cases would be inore tlun equal to meet the v required weekly payments of interest and principal on the amount necessary to purchase the property occupied. The secretary, Mr Porter, will furnish full particulars as to the lines on which the Society is run to those contemplating making applications for loans. The general meeting of the Gisborne Cycling and Athletic Club, held last night at the Record Reign Hotel, was attended by a large and .. enthusiastic number of intending members. Mr A. E. Alloo was voted to the chair, and 'officers were elected as follows : Patron, His Worship the Mayor ; president, Mr J. W. Nolan ; vice-presidents, Alessrs E. Woolright, J. J. Martin, J. Macfarlane, R. N. Jones, W. Miller, T. Adair, A. W. Rees, W. J. Gaudin, and' F. J. Francis ; captain, Mr Gusli ; vice-captain, Mr C. Kirk ; lion, sec, Mr C. B. Jarman; hon. treas., Mr A. Cruickshank ; committee, the captain, vice-captain, secretary, treasurer, and Messrs J. Roland, Bushnell, Alloo, M. W. Craig, Anderson, R. Cole, Rossbottam, and Hallani ; handicappers (cycling), Messrs J. H. Ormond, J. Nesbitt, and T. Adair, (athletic) Messrs W. A. Howard, F. Creamer, and W. Fraser; starter, Mr W. Miller; timekeepers, Messrs. F. J. Wakelin, R. Seymour, and F. Jones; hon. surgeon, Dr W. E. Fisher ; auditors^ Messrs Craig ithd Eure. The Committee are to meet on Friday night next to put matters in order for the season's sports. It was decided to admit ladies as members at a subscription of half-a-crown par annum, and that the club be registered under the rules of tinNew Zealand League of Wheelmen. The Beautifying Association decided at yesterday's ineeting to make a comprehensive canvass of the town for financial aid. Members of the Committee undertook to make the canvass personally, and the opinion was expressed after going through the list of members of the- Association that a great number of leading citizens had not joined. In the large majority of cases this was only because they had not been asked, and it was decided, to make a systematic effort to increase the number of subscribers to the Association. The Committee are vigorously continuing the work of beautifying, and their appointment of a permanent gardener is deserving of hearty support. In the fourteen applicants who applied for the position there were three or four men with undeniable qualifications, and to have been finally selected shows that Mr T. Lidington lias more than average capabilities, and can be depended on to give full value in his work for the Association. Prior to arriving in New Zealand he had been engaged as a professional nurseryman at Bristol (England) for many years, and had been employed in various London parks. He has had a lengthy experience in laying- out gardens, both private and public. Since coming to New Zealand 18 months ago he has been engaged in a large private garden at Timaru. A meeting of those interested in a point-to-point steeplechase was held at noon to-day in the Masonic Hotel. There were present : Messrs Holden (in. the chair), C. White,. J. M. Gouldsmith, F. Rhodes, H. DeCosta, W. F. Sinclair, E. L. Maude (secretary' Hunt Club), and K. Campbell. — On ; the motion of Mr Gouldsmith, seconded by Mr Sinclair, it was resolved to hold the steeplechase. — Mr White stated that former point-to-point events had been run on condition that the horses must be owned, and ridden by members of the Hunt Club, it uot being necessary for 'an owner to ride his own horse. — It was decided that any horse which had hunted .during the present season be eligible to compete, professional jockeys to be barred, minimum weight to be 12st. — Discussion took place regarding the question, of course. On the suggestion, of Mr Rhodes it was decided to hold the steeplechase on the town course if arrangements can. be made, failing that Wairakaia to be the convincing ground. — It was decided that the pxize be a cup with donations, the nomination , fees and £5 ss, donated by the Hunt Club, to go towards same. The nomination fee was fixed at £1, and it was re- ' solved to hold the steeplechase on the 17th inst., nominations to close on the 1 10th. Mr R. Sherratt was appointed handicapper, subject to his acceptance ol • the office. A meeting of the Te Arai Road Board , was held this morning. There were present : Messrs J. Clark (Chairman), Parker, White, Smith, and Jex-Blake. In reply to the letter to Mr Carroll re asking for a warrant to be issued to take a road through Native knd near the Mangapoike river, the following letter was received from Mr Hursthouse, Chief Inspector of Roads: — "In Ireply to. your letter of the 7th inst., I am to inform you that in any cose before such a warrant could be issued' it is necessary that you should state tlie name of i the surveyor who is to do the work, and should also give particulars of the names of the Native blocks through which the road is proposed to be taken. It is assumed that you desire to ; take the road without payment of compensation in terms of sections 91 and 92 of the Public Works Act, 1894, and if this ; be so it .is. suggested -that your better , plan is to apply through the Chief Surveyor 'of the district, who will then ' as- , certain whether there is any right "to . take the lands you refer to, and if there , is, the wan-ant to take the road would, , no doubt, be issued in due course." It was decided to meet the Chief Surveyor tof the district on the matter. Accounts . passed for payment amounted to £417 2s, , including payment on Government loan account of £300. The Committee of the Beautifying As- ' sociation met yesterday afternoon, when L there were in attendance: The President i (Rev. H. Williams), Messrs Grant, Bull, ! Darton, Redstone, Tansley, and Drs Williams and. Buckeridge. — The President [ reported on the steps which had been ; taken towards planting trees on Riverside road.— The Secretary (Mr Darton) reported that since last meeting 25 plane trees and five silver birches nave been planted at Koiti, the protectors being provided by Mrs Seymour and Mr Harding. A hundred and fifty plants, including cabbage trees, taupatas, ngaios, etc., had been planted at the Borough Council depot. Ballance street (at the footbridge) had been cleared of weeds and sown down in grass. Permission having been obtained, the road end had been fenced off to keep out travelling stock. The fencing material require? .was kindly supplied by the following 1 : Posts, Messrs Mackrell and Colley ; wire and staples, Common, Shelton and Co. ; turnstile, Mr Stafford. The Association were also indebted to Mrs Rees for making a personal canvass for the above material. The Kaiti and town river banks had been mown and all .rubbish cleared off. , If the Borough Council had the fence erected, the Association could have the latter bank sown down next week, but it would not be advisable to sow it down until the fence was up.— A letter, conveying a yote of thanks, was received 1 from the Borough Council, appreciation ( being expressed of the Association's *ac-. 1 tion in planting trees at the depot. — Mr I Darfcon stated that the cabbage trees : planted last year had done very well, not l i more than half-a-dozen having died.— 5 The Association decided to plant cabbage - trees' between the planes on the Taruheru 3 river bank. — The applications for the I position of gardener were then consider- > ed, and Mr Tom Lidington appointed to - the position. — Discussion took place on I getting subscriptions in, and the memt bers present undertook to assist in a per- ' sonal canvass, eueh member of the Coma urittee taking a list of names on whom he expressed his willingness to call.

Tlie schooner Toroa is now 27 days out from Greymouth to Wanganui. Mr Foster's chestnut mare Virago has produced a handsome filly foal to San Kerne. During their Gisborne season, the Hawtrey Company will produce "The Lady of Ostend," "A Message from Mars," and "Tom, Dick and Harry." The thoroughbred Sabretache was offered for auction to-day, and passed ia at £85. Young Garnet was also offered and passed in. At the directors' meeting of the Kia Ora Co-operative Dairying Company, held to-day, it was decided to pay lOd per lb for butter fat for last month to shareholders. In another column the company requests that suppliers to the Gisborne and Te Karaka creameries will at once send in to the manager particulars of the cows available for supplying these creameries, wliich it is desired to open for the season, as soon as possible. A little over three months ago a young girl about 15 years of age left her home in Timaru for Waimate, and. despite the vigilance of the police and detectives her whereabouts was a mystery. On. Sunday last two gentlemen drove to a dairy farm at Gleniti, and discovered the girl, who had successfully passed herself off as a boy for three months. She had been driving a milk van past the Timaru police station every morning for that length of time. The masquerader was at once driven home. •'i ri imi mi. i .ii L,^— .