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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12202, 19 July 1910, Page 4

James Samuel Fitzmaurice, of Gisborne, laborer, has filed his petition m bankruptcy.

Members of the Slaughtermen's Union cr e reminded of the special meeting to be held to-night.

Mr Donald, of the Wellington Department of Labor, is relieving Mr Westbrook at the local bureau during the latter's holiday leave.

The 'Orchestral Society's concert will be held m His Majesty's Theatre this evening. A full house is assured, and the committee desire that all those whe have booked seats should attend early, so that everyone may be comfortably seated by 8 o'clock.

At a meeting of the Works Committee of the Borough Council this morning the following tenders were accepted : — For supply of 80 tons cement, Messrs Evans Neil and Co. 72s per ton ; supply of cast iron pipes for reticulation work,: A. and T. Burtj £2426; supply of pipes for sewerage works (two contracts) John Burns and Co. £1347 and £237 17s Id respectively; for average monthly supply of earthenware sewer pipes, Robb Bros

, Arrangements for the V.M.C.A. international tea and demonstration, to be held at His Majesty's Theatre on Thursday night, are well forward- Judging from the enthusiastic manner m which the ladies are undertaking the arrangements for the 'tea, this part of the programme promises to bemost successful, and some interesting representations of foreign countries Mill be provided. The subsequent portion of the programme will consist of gymnastic and boy scout displaj-s and 1 musical items.

At the Harbor Board meeting yesterday, the secretary produced some figures showing the result of the dredge Maui's operations. From July Ist to 16th (inclusive) the dredge lifted 8670 tons of spoil, including' hard papa, at a coat of £270, which worked oat at 7^d a ton. This cost did not include 'coal, of which I ton 6cwt was consumed every twelve hours. In reply to a cfuestion,* the sec retary said the John Townley's work averaged over 9d a ton for clay only. Since June 23 the Maiii had dredged out 14.530 tons of spoil.

The members of Messrs Williams and Kettle's staff assembled yesterday afternoon to make a presentation to Mr C. 0. Hanseu of a handsome clock,- set of cutlery, and table silver on the eve of his approaching marriage. Mr Kennedy., m making the presentation, referred to the many estimable qualities of the recipient, and to the high esteem, m which he is held, and mentioned the fact thai Mr .Hansen joined the staff m 1899 'an ?■ junior, and through perseverance and natural ability had worked himself up into a responsible position m the office. Mr Foster and Mr Bull also referred to the good feeling which exists between the members of the staff and Mr Hnnsen, and joined 'with Mr Kennedy m wishing him and his future wife every happiness. Mr Hansen responded m suitable terms. '

Mr F. S. Malcolm presided over the monthly meeting of the V.M.C.A. Board of Directors, held last night. Mr E. H. Mann tendered his resignation through inability to attend the Board meetings, and the » resignation was accepted with regret. Ite report of the finance committee Showed that the bank overdraft, was increasing. The directors hope to see the international tea well patronised on Thursday night, m order that the finances may be placed on a better footingt Some discussion took 1 place regarding the -work amongst the Doys m conjunction with the associabi6u, and a committee was appointed to i*epbrfc on the question of acquiring suittble premises m which to ' conduct a boys' department. A good deal of routine business was transacted, and the general secretary's report showed that the various phases' of the association's work were progressing satisfactorily.

The turf . and the > prize m America seem foi* the moment to be getting it "m the neck," to employ the native vernacular. Governor Hughes, by inspiring legislation forbidding betting either on or 'off the racecourse, has practically killed hprse^racing m New VTork State aiid the owners of the principal stables continue to ship thoroughbreds to Europe. This nriti-gambling measure (writes a New York correspondent under date June, 11), which was introduced at Albany two years ago, is to receive the Governor's final endorsement within a few days. Horseraeine over there has attracted every "crook," sharper, and ruffian m the country; and countless are, the stories of young men sent on the road to ruin through the lure of the. race, track. Nobody seems to want horse-racing without, betting, and nobody, for some in-» explicable reason, seems particularly anxious to try and place, the turf vmdej\ the cleaner and more reputable conditions which prevail both m England and France, possibly the reason is that the keenest eyes are m the air— not on the ground— nowadays. . _

The annual meeting of the To Karaka' parochial district was held oto Saturday evening m St. John's Church; Te Karaka, the Rev. W. H. Roberts, vicar, presiding. Mr K. W* Bousfield, treasurer, presented the annual balance-sheet, showing receipts £264, expenditure £245, credit balance £19. ! The- vicar's stipend was fixed at a. "minimum of £180, but it was resolved that if funds permittedthis should be supplemented up to £200 at the next annual meeting. . The annual report was presented by the vicar, showing much "progress m parochial matters. By a unanimous vote, h>ii the proposition of Mr Jas. •Poynterj it was resolv-. Ed that the meeting place on record its appreciation of the energetic and faith-, ful work of the vicar, and the esteem m which he is held m the district. Mr l«i. W. Bousfield was nominated as vicar's churchwarden, Mr W. Powell was re-elected parishioners' warden, and the following were elected as vestrymen, viz., Messrs Poynter, C. Armstrong, Jas. Price, Bell, Pigott, Hicks, and Dr Wi Repa. Mr p. Sefton was cordially thanked for past services* and was rejected auditor, and Dr Wi Repa was appointed as parochial representative on the Diocesan Synod. It Mas announced that the debt on the church had been reduced to £66 during the past year, and that £50 was m hand towards the' cost of the porch, and belfry. Mi- Jas. Poynter anil Mr James Price were appointed as o subcommittee to take part, on behalf of the Anglican Church, m a deputation to the County Council with a view to meeting the urgent need of the district for a cemetery, the nearest being •it. Ormond. jjYo|«B of thanks to the officials, for' the pastr-year, and ; m particular'to Miss Vida Powell,' the. very capable and devoted organist of St. John's Church, concluded the business, and the vicar closed the meeting with the Benediction. .

A Tight between two boys at Dentiisloii led to a row. which resulfed m seven charges against adults, four being women, two of whom were bound over to keep the peace.

Despite the fact that there is so muuh silt m the river, the dredge Maui i« still dredging away at the papa rock. Mr J. Townley, who was on board the Iredge this morning, says the Maui is lifting the rock as successfully as ever.

An interesting meeting was held at Holy Trinity schoolroom last evening, under the auspices of the Gleaners' Union. It was m the nature of a farewall to the Rev. F. C. Long, M.A., who is leaving for India to take up mission work. The Rev. L. Dawson Thomas presided. The Rev. Mr l^ong gave a short address dealing with the work he had iieen engaged m m this district, and the work he was going to. . His remarks were of an impressive nature. The Rev, F. W. Chatterton and Messrs A. Graham and H. Hei also spokei wishing the missionary every success m his new sphere of labor.

A largely-attended meeting of the horse-drivers of the Gisborne borough was held m Townley's Hall last night. Mr K. J. Spurdle presided. Or Jackson and Messrs W. D. Coleman and J. Hall addressed the meeting, having for their subject "Unity and its benefits." Mr Hall spoke very ably, of the changes m the industrial and" commercial operations of the world ; he spoke very convincingly of the need of solid co-operation m the industrial sphere, and urged all present to unite as one for the helping of their weaker fellow beings and the uplifting of the community m general. Mr Coleman also spoke m a very lucid manner of the benefits of unity amongst the laboring classes. Or Jackson stated that the employers as a whole found it beneficial to xmite with one purpose, and he asked, "Does it not behove us as employes to unite to safeguard our interests?— to strive by just means to obtain better conditions of labor, thereby enabling men to enjoy life more fully, and to be m the position to help their progeny, as it is a. man's duty to do." He also stated that although wages had this last 15 years been raised from 10 to 20 per cent., the cost of living had also risen 10 to 20 per cent.., so that it ■was most beneficial to all the woi'king classes to unite m a consolidated body to enable them to be placed m a better social position than many were placed m at the present time. Mr J. Bennett moved a vote of thanks to the speakers, which was very ably seconded by Mr A.' •S. Richards, and carried with warm applause. Several /present there and then became members of the- local branch of the Drivers' Union, and it was freely stated that meetings of a similar character were very desirable, and would be held from time to time.