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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12654, 24 January 1910, Page 4

Sergeant Hutton returned to, to vyh last evening after a visit of inspection to the coastal station's between Gisborne. and Awanui. Mr and Mrs W. Seymour, of Gisborne, ■left- Auckland by the Navua on Wednesday for Suva, where they intend to join the Makura, en route to America and England. . For drunkenness, a man named Win. CoNvfielcl was, at the Police Court this morning, before W. A. Barton, S.M., convicted and fined 10s and costs 2s, m default 48 hours imprisonment. - On Saturday afternoon a horse attached' to a cart took fright at a motor car m Stout street, Whataupoko, arid caused a little commotion by dashing along the footpath, past the "Mayor's property to th 4 lamp-post at the corner, . to the surprise of pedestrians just approaching the corner from the bridge side. The V.M.C.A. rooms were well attended last night, when the 'Young Men's Own" were recommenced. In the first of a series of lalks on the "Life of Jesus," Mr J. Dawson gave an able address, .which, was listened to with great interest. The meetings continue next Sunday night at 8.30. Tho 1 meteorological returns for the East Coast "for November last show the rainfall as follows : — Te Araroa 15.56 inches on 16 days, Tokomaru Bay 9.36 inches on 16 days, Waihau 4.05 inches on 14 ■' days, Gisborne 6.62 inches on 12 days, Patutahi 3.86 inches on 11 days, Wiiatatntu 6.85 inches on 9 days, Tahora 7.73 inches on 16 days, Motu 13.06 inches on'lß days. " Much has been said from time to time concerning the , value of the locally- ■ grown rimu for cabinet-making pur- J pokes, and m order to demonstrate this, two samples of timber from Mr- W. L. Rees's Rakauroa mills were oii view at Mr W. Good's , shop to-day. The rimu Is beautifully marked, and its richness is pronouh'ced when either oiled or polished. The annual inspection parade of the East Coast Mounted Rifles by Lieuten-ant-Colonel Russell, accompanied by Major Sandtmann, Adjutant of the regiment, took place at the Makauri polo grounds on Saturday afternoon. The squadron paraded at 3 .o'clock, 66 strong, under Captain C. Hellier Evans. Lieutenants Hamilton, Poyhter tind Witters were also present. After inspection the corps were put hrough soxpe interesting tactical exercises. On reassembling the Colonel expressed himself pleased with the marked improvement effected since last inspection. The squadron was dismissed at about 7 o'clock after a big afternoon's work. Captain Burton, of the veterinary corps, and Captain Tombleson were interested spectators. In the evening Lieutenant-Colonel Russell met the non-commissioned officers at the Garrison Hall. His Majesty's Theatre was again wjil attended last night, when the second sacred concert arranged by Mrs H. J. Tapley m aid of the Maternity Home was given. A first class programme was provided, the items all being thoroughly appreciated by the audience. Tho programme was as follows : — Selection, "Chant Pathetique" (Otto Langeyl, Messrs Vita Bros. ; solo, "The Windmill" (Herbert Nelson), Mr Morris; duet, "Maying," Mrs H. J. '"apley and Mr J. Grimshaw ; song, "The Throne of Grace" (Bonheur), Mr A. Willian>.->n ; song, "Mattinata" (Tosti), Mrs JI. .1. Taplay; song,- "Abide With Me" Mr J. Grimshaw; song, "Across. the Far Blue Hills, vMarie" (Jaques .-Blumen*l;ul), \ Mr Morris "Many Bre^K.ei." | (Franz Leideritz), Messrs Vita Bros, | The accompaniments were played by Miss Solvander, Mesdames Taplay and Foster, and Mr J. H. Gittos.

Tlio Hon. A. T. Xgata is expected to irrive m town from the Coast to-mor-o\v afternoon. Mr H. K. Tiffen has disposed of his me Mangatu property (nearly 5000 icres) to Messrs Fitzgeraid Bros., well;nown settlers of the .district. Messrs Williams and "Kettle, Ltd., notify that Mr G. R. Wyllie will be at•endjng the Hawke's Bay ram fair on :he 27th and 28th instant, on behalf of he firm, and can undertake commissions n behalf of clients. Attention is directed. to the announcenent, of the New Zealand Examination College, m our advertising columns. • A unique opportunity is here offered of Luition by a prominent educationalist, a Master of Art's and some time examiner. The -'Washington" film to be produced it the exhibition of the Pathe pictures m Wednesday night, is stated to be the ongest film yet produced 'm NeAv Zealand. It is an exceptionally fine picture md forms a special feature of an attractive programme. . . The attention of parents interested is drawn to the alteration m the High School advertisement m this issue. The Board are anxious to know as soon as" possible the number of new pupils joining this year, -so that they may be able to have the necessary desks and furniture ready for the opening of the school on February 7th. Information can be obtained from the secretary, Mr..-W. Morgan, Peel street. \. v . '.'' Misp-rJlosemary Rees, who is at present:. Speeding a «holiday . m Gisborne with her people, has been approached hy a number of friends and asked to produce one of Sir Arthur . Pinero's delightful comedies, i; Dandy Dick" for preference. Before definitely deciding, Miss Rees will consult with ' the local amateurs as to the possibilities of a. suitable cast. The programme submitted by the Pathe Pictures Company' on Saturday evening was an especially attractive one. There were three fine industrial pit-cures showing the perfumery industry from the gardens to the finished. article ; the .manufacturing of ropes and cables at Hourah. near Calcutta, including a 20---inch cable of cbcoanut fibre • and the limestone quarries, with all hands at full work, at Rudersdorf, near' Berlin. The film of the royal marriage m India showed the beautiful coloring effects m a ceremony of great scenic splendor. The' Mozart pictures .showed the great composer and his pupil. .A lady who given an order for a. requiem mass implores the musician to hasten, ak death approaches. Mozart himself is nearing the end. The pupil plays -'Mofcart's favorite pieces *'The Marriage of Figaro," the *'Don Juan" balcony scene, And "'The Enchanted Flute," vio\Vs briing thrown nn the screen .-as m a vision. The forgotten message is called to 'mind, and the famous -Dies Eros" is composed under, dramatic conditions./ There were four other .striking dramatic studies, of which the faost popular wa* "When Jack Comes Home," showing how the British tar settled with a landlord who had behaved badly m addition to exacting his legal rights." Of the comic pictures tbe flood and the ark, the' work of mis : ehievous small boys, created the most' fun. The next entertainment will be given on Wednesday. , /'