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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12278, 10 October 1910, Page 4

Amongst the Home transhipments brought by the Squall this morning was a. quantity of plates for the Otoko railway viaduct. ; The season of the Valdares Entertainers commences to-night at His Majesty's Theatre. The box plan for reserved seats will be on view at Miller'e up to 7 o'clock this evening. l The manager of the Waitangi oil bore (Mr Young) reports that on Saturday the bore was down to 1270 ft, everything a;oing splendidly. This is within a few feet of the depth reached before the casing was withdrawn. '■'■. '.'-. -An elderly man - named William McCarthy, was convicted of drunkenness at the Police Court this morning, before Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., and fined 10s and costs 2s, m default. 4B hours' hard labor. A first offender, who did not appear, was ordered to forfeit the amount of his bail, 10s. At a well-attended meeting of men at the Y-M.C.A. rooms yesterday afternoon, Mr S. Morris, the new general secretary, delivered his initial address m Gisborne. His subject was "Health, Honor, Happiness, and Home." He* pointed out how' these things all went to produce the all-round man, which was. the object, of the V.M.C.A. Owing to Labor Day on Wednesday, the office of the Union &.S. Company will be closed. For the convenience of passengers by Northern and Southern steamers, it will, however, be opened from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. Passengers are advised to book on Tuesday, if possible, m order that accommodation may be satisfactorily arranged.' So many requests were made to the Gisborne Skating: Company to open on Labor Day that the company have ac-. ceded to the requests, and the rink will re-open for one. night..' This will give country visitors a chance to see the rink, in /full swing, and there should be a large attendance after the sports gathering. A powerfully -built man named William Francis 'Har wood appeared before Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., at the Police Court' this morning on a charge of alleged wife desertion. He had been "wanted since April last, and was arrested on Saturday; near Tokomaru by Const. Kirby, and brought to Gisborne by Const. Walls , yesterday. Accused was remanded to appear .at Eltham on the 17th .mat. As JUiticipated, the City Band's classical concert drew a good attendance at His Majestyls Theatre last evening. The Band's efforts were well received, and the conductor was warmly congratulated at the conclusion by a few well-known musical people. Now that the evenings are getttine more favorable for open-air concerts, the band intend to perform on one of the rotundas, as the hall hire considerably, eats into the collections made.. * . . About -8 : o'clock last night a fire destroyed a one-roomed whare at Te Hapara, owned by Mr W. Gordon. The place was occupied by a .young man named Robert UpritcKard a driver for Mi; Gordon. He left for town about 3.50. It is not- known how the . fire occurred. There wag' ] no ', insurance on the building. The young -man had the misfortune to lose all his clothes and abbuti , £16 m cash. The firebell was needlessly rung about 8.15. The Fire Brigade turned, out, but after proceeding as far as Lytton road turned back. Included m Messrs Williams and Kettle's land sale catalogue, for the 29th inst. is Mr H. A. King T s. valuable residence of one acre of well, laid .out ground, facing Russell street, , Whataupoko. The residence' contains 'eight. rodms, 1 bath room and 'scullery, and " is m every way most conveniently planned; The upset has been fixed at a very moderate figure, and the terms are exceptionally easy. On the same account wfll be offered four sections facing Fox street, ranging from l-sth to 3-sths of a.n acre m area. The terms are also very easy, , and a plan is on view. at. th© premises of the auctioneers. Pwor to his departure for Hawke's Bay Mr J v King was entertained by the members of the Te Karaka Gun Club and their friends at a smoke concert, held on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, Mr O. Monckton, president of the club, occupying the chair. A lengthy toast list was gone through, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. During the course df the proceedings Mr King was presented with a handsome set of carvers m recognition of his many good qualities. SeveVal' speakers 'refe'iTed to -Mr Kihg r s unfailing courtesy, and expressed regret that the club' was losing such a keen and true • sportsman. Mr King suitably responded. Mr Monckton was kth^iti'mff the recipients of [a smaH 1 presentation' as a token of esteem m which he is held by the members of the cliib. Mr Monckton feelingly, acknowledged the gift. During the «veriing songs were co'ntri? buted by Messrs Barclay, Keenlyside, Gray, Turner, and Piikington, and' recitations by ' Messrs Englebretsen and Crimmia.v , ".'..■

• The Fire Brigade i' meet "'&& tonight. . ■■■■■■■....- --' Six large mooring chains arrived this morning by the s.s. Squall for the dredg^ Mam. . . . . . ■ . „_'• „"• :'<; The sale of Mrs U'Ren's stock and plant by Messrs Williams and Kettle, Ltd., as advertised for the 18th; insfc., has been M r ithdrawn. ■ ■ •'■ „ '"" Two fine sets of Angleloom oars arrived from Mr Bristow's, Auckland, yestei'day by the Tarawera for the Gi«borhe RoM'ing Club. '.-'"-'v - Local townspeople and. those from the outlying districts m for the shovr wilt have full opportunity of gratifying their 'musical tastes by inspecting thb fine stock of music, pianos, etc., on view ; a't the London : . Piano and Music ;House. In addition to a fine range of the popular Spencer pianos, Mr J. H. Gittos will be pleased to illustrate the"" famous -Stqinr way pianos, probably Unequalled m the world. Buyers, of 'sheet music" should note the Aladdin pantomime •mußic,va complete stock of which is shown.* . >> Mr J. H. Ormohd's carriaffe' faciiory has always been noted for well finished and high-class work. Afine'cart/'whrch was to be seen standing outside, th© fafc* tory to-day, has been built for. Mr ''Bens' Hird, carrier, and is a credit to the builder and' to the owner. The vehicle has been built low down, and is specially suitable for handling furniture. It is painted- white, -with red trimming, and presents a smart appearance;, Mr Ormond is ako building for Mr Hird .a high cart and an express ; these are expected to be finished by show week.* '.