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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10956, 26 April 1907, Page 2

The installation of the Mayor (Mr Townley) will be held on Wednesday, at noon. At tlie Police Court this morning Neil McDonald was convicted of drunkenness, and as he failed to appear forfeited his bail money, £1. Mr J. Peckover asks us to acknowledge further contributions to the Friends' Russian Fund : Miss Stevenson ss, Mies Skinner 2s, P. Meyer and friends £1 ss. Amount previously acknowledged A69 3s 6d, £56" 10s of which has been re- I mitted. ■ •*• j The half-yearly sitting of the Supreme Court will commence at Gisborne on May 13. Mr Justice Denniston } who is at present carrying on the duties of Judge Edwards whilst the latter is absent in England, 1 will preside: The Gisborne calendar will probably be fairly heavy this session. In granting a prohibition order against an eiderly man, on tlie application of his wife; Mr Barton, S.SI.j remarked at the Police Court this morning that this was certainly a; person, who should be under perpetual proliibition. _'ne Magistrate issued an order to apply to the whole colony, it beiug -the 'first such order which lias been jpmted locally.

A bicycle road race from Whataupoko to Grey street via Makauii took place last evening. R. Houston. (SOsec) 'was first, Davis (30sec) 2, Wilkinson (30sec) 3. H. Anderson, from scratch, ran into fourth place, and made- the fastest time. He receives a gold, medal. The first prize was a set of tyres aud the second" a handsome medal. . The names of pupils for the woodwork, carving, and cookery classes were enrolled at the Technical School last evening. As a number who have enrolled for the cookery class did . not attend last night it \\_is decided to ."-tart the class on Monday evening in order that they may attend. 'The woodwork and carving classes will be held each Friday night, commencing this eveau'ng. ■'■■:'■- His Worship the Mayor received the following telegram to-day from Mr WaterHeld, the Governor's secretary : "Was misinformed . as to date of steamer leaving Gisborne. Regret have to again alter arrangements. Governor will arrive 20th and 'leave evening of 22nd." The previous telegram announcing the Governor's visit stated that he was arriving here on the 19th and leaving on the 21st (a Tuesday), but;" tJie '.secretary has apparently learned that. the Southern boat leaves Gisborne on the' Wednesday evening. ■' » " ■ ; The euchre party held in" St. Mary's, schoolroom hist evening was most, successful, arid the attendance was very large. The arrangements were supervised by Mrs Ed. Williams, assisted by Mesdames Flood and Rossbotham, and Father Lane and Mr E. Williams 'gave material help towards the evening's succeas. Miss Moran and Mr Bieman won the -first prizes arid Miss Parkinson and Mr Gaven obtained the boobies'. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs Barry, Miss O'Connor, and Mr M. Doyle. Whinray's Hall was the scene of a large and enthusiastic gathering last evening, when a social in connection with' the Y.M.C.A. was held. There were a number of visitors present, including members of the C.E. societies, Bible classes, ministers of various denominations, and Te Raw stmlents. Owing to his being indisposed, Mr C. A. DeLautoiiir was unable to preside, consequently the Rev. Walker took the chair. Numerous games were freely indulged in, and an excellent musical programme was submitted, under the direction of Mr C. East. - To give thoso present some idea of the work the Association was doing, the secretary, Mr H. Ennor, read some interesting extracts from the annual report. After supper had been handed round, the President, Mr C. Rosie, thanked all those who had so kindly assisted in making the gathering such a successful and enjoyable one. " The special service of thanksgiving to be held on Sunday morning next at Holy Trinity Ohurcli will have an important^ bearing upon the civic life of Gisborne. In keeping with an oldtinie English custom his Worship the Mayor, on the Sunday after his election is to proceed to church to return thanks to the Great 'Director of the 1 universe and Ruler of the affairs of men. The Mayor will be supported by the newly-elected councillors and the local volunteer forces. This proves to be one of the largest parades ever held in Gisborne. The East Coast Mounted Rifles,- the Gisborne Rifles, the Defence Cadets, and the- School Cadets have signified their intention, to be present. 'The Rev. H. N. Wright, chaplain to tho Gisbonie Rifles, will conduct the service. Tlie churchwardens arc arranging to largely increase the seating accommodation of tlic'church. A. hearty invitation is extended to all parishioners and townspeople to attend this tlianksgiving service.

I -A charge of assaulting a. youth named Samuel Dolman was preferred against a sturdy freezing works hand, John Roberts, at the Police Court this' morning. Accused pleaded guilty, but under strong provocation. Tlie police . called complainant,, Samuel Dolman, butcher's - assistant, who deposed that 011 Monday, at 7- o'clock, he was passing the Universal I dining-rooms, when two dogs fighting together ran into his legs/ and he walked over them. Defendant- said something to liim about kicking his dog, but he walked on. About 10.30 he was. proceeding home, when defendant stopped him and asked why he kicked his dog. He told liimJie did not do so, and defendant struck him in the right' eye. " Tlie witness' face still presented a bruised and injured appearance. Tlie blow knocked him down, and his teeth were loose and soie.—By defendant : He did not kick the dog. — Defendant : Well, I have three witnesses to say he did. — The " Magistrate : Even though the witness" did that it is not sufficient to justify you striking the youth as you did. — Defendant made a statement that two dogs- were playing in the street (one belonging to him), not fighting. Ho .ailed out to accused. "Don't kick, that dog," and complainant only muttered something. On coming out of Mr Lysnar's meeting about 10 o'clock he questioned complainant as to why he kicked the dog. Dolman denied and replied he would kick him, using 'insulting words. He would strike any person again who called him such a thing.Defendant called Harry Sweeney, cooper, wlio stated that he heard complainant use the words mentioned. He did not remember seeing tlie dog* kicked by Dolman. — Patrick Dayey, laborer, said he heard the complainant use one insulting word.— Detective Maddem -" thereupon called Bernard Redstone, a youth, who deposed that he was about a chain away when he saw defendant strike Dolman. He heard some indistinct words used by, defendant, but nothing by complainant. — George . Sceats, another youth, said he was hurrying 011 to catch up to Dolman, and when about tert yards off he saw. defendant alone with ' Doluian. Defendantasked Dolman a question, and lie made some reply, whereupon defendant struck him with. his. fist- and knocked him to the ground. — The Magistrate said that even though Dolman may have used bad language, which he very much doubted, it did not justify defendant iu striking a j boy, who was much smaller than himself. It was 11 most cowardly action. A tine of £2 and 19s costs was imposed.

Hie Dunedin Star expresses the opinion that the next session ot the New Zealand Parliament will last until close on.Christmas. Mr Renner, Chief Postmaster, was advised to-day that the mail coach which left Te Karaka for Motu this morning has returned to Te Karaka, being unable to cross the river at Poututu owing to its beintr in flood. The coach is expected to leave again to-morrow. The Gisborne branch of the Farmers' Union hold a general meeting to-morrow afternoon at 2. Included in the business is the question of extension of telephone hours, and the danger of encroachment of rabbits from the Wairoa side of tlie county. Messrs Redstone and Sons notify that owing to the high price of feed and the expense entailed through the bad condition of the roads they are compelled to impose for tlie winter an increase in the fares on their variouß coach routes. Extensive improvements are in progress to add to the accommodation at their large central stables, which aro now under tlie [management of Mr A. G. Laurenson. Tenders close at the monthly mcetiiix of the Harbor Board on Monday for supplying timber for the Kaiti training wad from the bridge to the ereek. Tlie bylaws and tariff recently adopted also come up for confirmation, and intending objectors are reminded that this is the final opportunity they, will have of objecting. After confirmation the by-laws will be sent to Wellington to receivcGovernment approval. i A practice match of the Australian game of football will be played to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, on ground situated. !at the river end of Harris street Kaiti. I The players will be : D. Murray, B. Murdoch, W. Poilock, A. Burnett. M. Kelly, i G. Cox, R. W. Gary, A. M. Orpwood, W. : Schoefield, P. Lewis, T. Arnold, Wi MciGuffle, F Burke, C. Walker, M.. Cleary, j A. E. Legge, G. Jarrett, W. • Reed, G. ICarr. D. Hynes, W. O'Connor, Bowler (2, R. Patterson, Cameron, O'Neil, H. Morrisb, Wack (3). All intending members are requested to attend. Much: surprise will be created (writes a London correspondent) in the ' religious world by the reported reeignatnoh ot tne Rev. Thomas S.purgeqn from the pastorate of the Metropolitan Taberhacle, London. His assistant, the Rev. S. B. Sawday, has resigned also. Mr Spurgeon hag ministered in London thirteen years, though for a considerable time. Ins heaj-ti has been unsatisfactory, lhe church has a membership of over tliree thousand. Mr •Spurgeon is president of the Pastor's' College and the Stockwell Orphanage, having succeeded his father in bpth these positions, as well, as in the pastorate of the Tabernacle Church.; ; Another 5 report states that th© resignations are under considei'a> tion by the deacons. " f .'■:•; __ Four stags' heads, sliot in the Rakaia • Gorge by Dr Moolhouse and Messrs Geo. Gerard, and A. E. G. Rhodes, are now o,n view at the Christchurch Tourist Department's office, where they are being inspected- with great interest by sportsmen. Tlie heads have been carefully measured and weighed. In weight they exceed any that .have ever been shot in the colony, and one oi' them has allium, that*ls of record length. Tlie heaviest head recorded in the Wairararia and Nelson is 201b, and in North Otago 191b. The Rakaia heads are all over 2Qlb, the heaviest being 221b. Tho two longest heads hitherto shot (both in North Otago) measure 46in, and the lomest of tlie Rakaia heads (one antler) is 47in. . A sensational duel 'with razors took place last week between two aboriginals at the Runnymede (N.S.W.) Aboriginal Home. ■ The combatants gashed each other terribly, fighting in this manner till completely exhausted. The injuries inflicted on Collins, who is thought to have been the aggressor consist of a cut a foot long on tne left buttock, from the hip downwards, a deep cut across the chest, a cut on the back of the head, and also the nose. Denny had his right jaw almost cut away, and sustained other severe injuries. There are 80 blacks all told on the station, and all left when the fight started. Both men, were brought to, the Casino hospital, where their injuries were attended to by the Government medical officer.. Tlie fight was caused through Denny quarrelling with his gin, who' is Collins' sister. This caused Collins to attack Denny. . Plain-clothes Constable Sharp, of the Carlton police (Victoria), is occupied with the difficult work of tracing the whereabouts of a young woman whose nam's is unknown (states the Argus). On the 4th inst. Mrs Ellen Pratt, who lives n> Bouverie street, Carlton, met a very pretty woman bearing a three-weeks-old • baby in her arms. She was crying bitterly, and leant against the fence when Mrs Pratt addressed her. In reply to Mis Pratt's, questioning, the strange woman said that she was friendless, penniless, and homeless. '-', ''Never mind t mil, dear," remarked Mrs Pratt. ''Ypu/ must come home with hie. You 'can stay in my house for a day or two." Everything about the stranger indicated refinement. Her clothes were well cut, her features were delicate and her voice soft and -low. She stayed with Mrs Pratt until ast Saturday, when an elderly man called at tho' house and ask^cd for. Mrs Robinson —the name the stranger had given. Mi* Robinson went "away with the elderly man, who she said was her uncle, ; aiid did not return until the following" Monday. In the evening; she was rubout to leave the hbuse, when Mrs Pratt turned to her said: '-Where are you going, dear?" "To the theatre with uncle," replied Mrs Robinson: "You will -'look after baby for me, won't you?" "'l'm afraid I can't, ".answered Mrs Pratt. "I must keep an engagement made last week." "Well," replied Mrs Robinson, "at least you will watch her for twenty minutes while I run out and get her sonie food." "Certainly, I will do that," sa\d Mrs Pratt, and settled down to wait for twenty minutes. Instead she waited all the night — and waited in vain. Mrs Robinson never came back.