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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10934, 2 April 1907, Page 2

Mr R. Morrison announces that he has commenced business as a general smith and shoer in the premises recently occupied by Mr T. Bell in Peel street. Yesterday's picnic and sports at the Park are expected to give a profit of over £30 to the Sievwright memorial fountain fund. In the report of Mr Thus. Jackson's evidence before the Arbitration Court the word "unlinancial" appeared for "financial"' in his statement that the membership of the Union was 145. Tho guessing competition at the Park yesterday resulted as follows : Marbles in bottle' 625 ; nearest guess, T. G. Lawless, 583. Lollies in bottle, 249; nearest guess J. O'Connor 249. Messrs Adair Bros, havc been appointed sole agents in Gisbome for Burberry's celebrated raincoats, guaranteed water(jroof. A consignment of these goods las just arrived, and is now on view at their premises. One unwelcome fact for woolgrowcrs j arising out of the fires oil New Zealand ] wool ships, says an Auckland paper, is that insurance premiums on wool now being shipped Home show an enormous increase over the rates ruling formerly. The borough of Hawera has been gazetted a fire district under the Fire Brigades Act, 1906. Hawera was the first borough in the colony to adopt the provisions of the Act. We hope that Gisborne will follow suit. "Wisdom and Wit" is the subject of a lecture to be given in the Ormond Presbyterian Church this evening, and in Te Karaka hall to-morrow evening, by Mr N. J. Harle, who has considerable reputation as a lecturer, especially on humorous subjects.

A final reminder is given to ladies of the health lecture to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at Townley's hall (over Dalrymple's), by Mr J. Goodman, D.P., D.S.T., specialist in nervous and functional diseases. Mrs Goodman will be present to answer questions at the conclusion of the address. This Will be Mr Goodman's first lecture in Gisborne, and, judging by reports, it should attract a large audience, especially as the subject .of health is an all-important one. Admission is free. A collection will be taken towards expenses.

Special services have been held during the last few days at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in commemoration of the Easter season. Holy Week, which commenced on Holy Thursday morning, and concluded on Easter Sunday night, is the occasion of the most important festival in the Catholic Church. The period was opened with liigh mass, followed by a procession and evening devotion at 7.30 p.m. Mass [of the Pre-Sanctified was celebrated oh< Good Friday morning, and that evening the Rev. Father Dignan, of Ormond, conducted the service and preached an eloquent address on "Tlie Passion Of our Lord." Oh Easter Sunday morning two masses and devotional services were held, and at the morning service the Rev. Father Lan,e preached a. splendid sermon on 'The Resurrection." Large congregations attended the various services tlvroughout. The members" of the Society of Children of Mary decorated the altar for Holy Thursday and Easter -Sunday, and the floral display, set out with numerous candles at night, presented a most pleasing picture. Tlie. musical portion of the services was "under the management of Mr Palairet, and music and hymns appropriate to the occasion were rendered. _ "Worker" writes:— "Sir,— As there is likely to be a good field entered for the Borough election, and some good going, .and, I hope, some diversity of opinion, I am going to ask you to allow me to express my opinion oh the matter. We have labor members in the House, they have labor members in the London County Council, and I see by your Auckland news that they, too, are going to 'ran' some labor members for seats in the Auckland' Borough Council. Now, sir, the idea is a good one, and I am glad to see that there are at least three candidates who one can safely say will represent labor, if elected, on the Council. I refer to Messrs Somervell, File, and Maher. A*s to Mr Somervell, he is too weir known to say ahything about, further than bo is a laborite; but as to Messrs File and Maher, why they have done nothing but labor ever since I have known them. Therefore, if the trio be returned, I feel sure they will give labor questions a very fair consideration, and I hope to see here, as in Auckland, a schemo for Borough workmen's dwellings brought before the Council. I should also like to see that beautiful piece of land known as the Recreation Ground converted into a beautiful garden, or a good por^ tion of it anyhow.

The special services held in Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, Easter Day, were characterised by great heartiness. Being favored with a beautiful day, the residents and visitors in the district attended in large numbers at all services. The church presented a strikingly beautiful appearance, being lavishly decorated with toitoi, bamboo, and flowers. The altar and font were most beautifully done in white dahlias, heather, and other choice flowers. Holy Eucharist at.7 a.m., and all through the day there were services. Tlie vicar officiated at the 11 o'clock service, and delivered an Easter sermon. At 2.45 p.m. there was a great gathering of children, parents, and friends. The vicar again officiated. The children were very bright and happy. In tho evening at 7 the church was literally crammed to the doors, seats being placed" in every part Of the building. The Rev. F. W. Chatterton took the service, and preached on the Easter message. The choir sang the beautiful festive music, and also sang th e "Hallelujah Chorus" from the "Messiah." The Rev. H. Wright officiated at Kaiti afternoon and evening. The school was crowded out in the evening. The vicar was at Mangapapa at 7 p.m., and held an Easter service there. The festival services will be continued next Sunday, that being the octave of Easter. The vicar specially invites all who were away from the parish on Easter day.

The Gisborne Bowling Club green yesterday presented a bright and animated scene, when the Turanganui representa.tives played off the annual contest with the parent club. There was a. large attendance of bowlers with their relatives and friends, and perfect weather prevailed until late in the afternoon. Hie first round was concluded at tlie luncheon adjournment, when Gisborne had scored 118 against their opponents' 48, but Turanganui made an attempt to better their position in the afternoon, when the scores were: Gisborne 8, Turanganui 51. The aggregates for the day's play ended in an easy win for Gisborne with 202 points, Turanganui 99. During the afternoon tea and refreshments were dispensed, being- presided over by the Misses and Mrs Heivnessy. The scores were as follow, the Gisbqine team, being placed first in each instance : Ambridge, Harding, Nicholas, Bright (skip) 29 v. Ratcliffe. Mackrell, J. J. Martin. Matthewson (skip) 13; Hookey, McGowan, Craig, Ponsford (skip) 27 v. Jeune, McSkimming, Hallam. Skeet (skip) 7; Dodd, Birss, Hennesy, Simson \skiji) 40 v. Hepburn, Birrell, Sawyer, Na smith (skip) 13; W. Pettie. Harris, Witty, Crawford (skip) 22 v. Neill, Hird, Nasmith, jun., Colley (skip) 15; Oolebrook, Eure, Ponsford, >V. Pettie (skip) 15 v. Hepburn, Earle, Sawyer Nasmith (skip) 15; E. Lewis. Neale, Simson, Nicholas (skip) 24 v., Neill. Hird. Nasmith. jun., Colley (skip) 11; J, Martin, F. Pettie, Bright, Harding (skip) 28 v. Ratcliffe. Lucas, Skeet, Matthewson (skip) 13; Redstone, Wallace, Ambridge, Witty (skip) 17 v. Jeune, McSkimming, Hallam, J. J. Martin Iskip) 12.

Tlie weather conditions were so fine yesterday that Captain Hawkes was able to anchor the- steamer Tuatea in very close proximity to the Ariel reefs at -.high water. At one spot the water was so clear that the excursionists could plainly discern the treacherous rock, about 15 feet below the surface. . The New Zealand Shipping Company report the booking of Mr and Mrs H. Loisel, Miss L. Loisel and Mr E. Loisel for London per £urakina, leaving Wellington on the llth inst. ' Tho party break their journey at Monte Video. .._ The Turanganui Fishing Club's excursion to the Ariel Reef yesterday was attended with good sport. The total catch was 210, of wliich number 68 were obtained by Messrs Shierlaw and Nield in a dinghv and 52 by eight other fishermen in a whaleboat, the remainder, 134, being caught on the Tuatea. " There was a short sitting of the Police Court at the Police Station before Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., this morning. Two first offenders for drunkenness were convicted and fined the sum of 5s and costs 2s, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. Joseph -Cowper was charged with committing an indecent act in Lowe street yesterday afternoon, and was sentenced to 48 hours' imprisonment. An outbreak of scarlatina has occurred at Ormond, about half-a-dozen cases being reported in the township. The County Council's sanitary inspector, Mr Thelwall, has the matter in hand, and has located what i$ considered to be the origin of the outbreak. Various precautions have been taken to prevent it spreading, including the closing of the Ormond school, and the authorities hope to stamp the trouble out within a month. What .bears evidence of being a genuine message from the sea was found on tho Wainui beach yesterday. On a slip of paper enclosed in a bottle was written: "Thrown from s.s. Suevic, White Star line, off coast of Australia near Sydney. Have had splendid voyage and enjoyed it immensely. Should this be found we trust tho finder will have luck and communicate with Richard Dunne, Lough Bawn, County Westmcath, Ireland. Nov. 10, 1906." At St. Andrew's Church on Sunday afternoon a special service was held in connection with tho Sunday school. Tlie Rev. Grant was in charge; and besides a largo-number: Of adults, the Wesleyan Sunday school was also represented. The main- feature of the gathering was to do honor to the .superintendent, Mr John Warren, who was presented with a Sunday School Union s diploma " of honor for continuous long service as a teacher.. His Worship the Mayor, with a few well-chosen words, made the presentation. Mr Warren" suitablv responded.

A quiet wedding was solemnised at .Holy Trinity Church this morning, when Miss Ada Theon Miller, .third daughter of the late Mr William Miller, of Gisbome, was married to Mr William GentIts, of Auckland. The Rev. Dawson Thomas officiated. Th© bride wore a dress of lavender voile, with hat to match, and was attended by. her heice, Miss Daisie Doleman, attired hi a pretty white muslin. The bridegroom was supported by Mr M. D. Gentles : as best man. The bride was given away by her ncice, her brother, Mr W. [Miller, being absent in Auckland. The annual picnic in connection with St. Andrew's Christian Endeavor Society was held at Mrs Bruce's, Ormond, yesterday. Most of the company went out in the 11 o'clock train, and during the day tlie niejmbcis were reinforced by others. Games were freely indulged in, including cricket, al whicli a number of the ladies proved themselves to be excellent batswomen. The sudden storm, however, which came up about 4.30, somewhat damped the enthusiasm of the gathering, and the picnickers were obliged to take shelter in a woolshed, where tea was partaken of." The party returned by the 7 o'clock train after an enjoyable day's outing, despite the Wet windup. The Society is indebted to Mrs Bruce for placing her pretty grounds at its disposal. The progress of a dance at Whatatutu last evening was brought to a sudden and unexpected .termination by the death of a resident of the township, who was present at the gathering. Mrs Mooney, a middle-aged lady, wife of .-Sir- Slark Strctton Slooney, road overseer for the Mangatu settlers, was overtaken by a sudden attack of faintness. She was at once carried outside the warm room, but expired almost immediately. The deceased, who was the eldest sister of Slessrs R. and J. Robb, of Gisborne, leaves a family of five young children. Tho matter was reported to the district coroner, Mr W..-A. Barton, S.M., to-day, who up till the time of press had not decided as to whether an inquest was necessary, pending communication with Dr Schumacher, family doctor to deecased. who has been called QulJjj__^VJliillillil*.