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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14936, 14 June 1919, Page 2

j Tlie Hbh. Wi-D.S. jitacDonald. Minister of Mines and Agri<;iilfeui'e, returns (South by the Arahura to-mbrmw evemin S- ■ '•'■ '•' V'v " . .'•>.•-./"■ Mr, ■ C. J. McCarthy, M.1.M.E., of Wellington, accompanied by Mr C. E. Armstrong, district engineer, proceeds to Hick's Bay on Monday ,to : look';, into the question of a harbor site m, connection with the proposed new freezing ' works. . The children of the Hawke's lsay- education, district . "knocked spots'' off jWangauui and other "show" bbiirdsin the matter of scholarships last year; no Major Cvawshaw remal'ke'd at . yesterday's meeting of the Education J Board. ' - :, * Mrs A. 3. Evans, who is shortU' Jeaiy- , ing to take up her residence at Mastort(7ti, was entertained this ivep'lc at an enjoyjiblf "at home" at the residence of . Mrs H. J. Grieve^ Kaiti/ a Jai'ge numberof friends being present.' Mrs Evans was made the recipient of n SvristU't waitch as a token of the general esteem m which she is held. In the Police Court this, ' moruiugy Charles Pfatt Beaumont was- furtlier ret manded for a week for treatment -in respect to a charge of drunkenness."' Denis 1 Monynihan (Mr. Burnarid) who ,' was charged with having "on June 'l2, stolen £510 at the Park racecourse. 1 !t)\p property of James . Cleary, Vas, 1 remanded, on the application' of Detective JftsLeod, until the- 16th inst., bail, being e;r*"itea (it his own recognisance of- JGSO; and one surety of a similar amount, . or two' of ( £25. * ■ V.' •• ■■'■' ■, ' : . il . '■ ■ j 'The memberav of the Land, Purchase i Board paiifl a visit to Tojaga Bay/, y«s- --| terday.) and there viewed two properties, ,j which they ; ate satisfied are. quite 1 suitj able for settlement, and negotiations are being entered into for their .purchase. One property is that of . M^ Jleevtis, comprising -SOp acres of land suitable for dairying purposes, and the other is part of ' the Reynolds' estate, containing 1000 l. acres, mostly jjastoral country;- Mr Ritchie explained that the jfiSpard does not actually make purchases. * bnt farwards Uts recommendations. ThovJnfcinbersC will remain .in' the district; ?Urtil Tuesday next.. ••■••"•■ . '. .An application from the employees' of 'MivStoithVmjJJL^at.MoifcuhoTa for a school to be located', there"; was i placed before the Education Board last evening. The seci-etary stated that these • were somo of the people who had undertaken to support the Motuhora school. It was within the prescribed mileage of two existing schools, and therefore" it was useless to submit tlie request to the Education Department; ■' MX Wildish said he recogriised^ihere was no < possible chance of getting a school at this mill. The Qhaii'man explained that ..:. a new school could not' be opened without the Department's* consent,' and • if . was therefore decided the request cotdd rttit'be entertained. : , ■ ; ' In connection w.itli the subject .raised by the deputation, ; to ; the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald yesterday, '■: inf orrnatiou has been received by the local repatriation; office that under the new. arrangement the retained portion of the^subsidy will only amount to" a flat rate of fjve shillings a week, and it is not considered that any great- hardship will be entailed by. holding back the" amotftffc proposed instead of the -50 • per 'cent. , . as previously held bade,. The Director of Repatriation states that the proposal to hold back a certaini'propoi'tioh of the subsidy is a sound one, as it nieans the trainee, after - a few ' months?' training, has \ clean!' state arid ■ will uot giVe, pjg his training without a very good reason.. In regard to 'the statement published yesterday that Masterton firms had been advised that the - cost of motor tyres had been reduced, &•< garage proprietor m Gisborne states that the information is a surprise ';to them, and caiiuot b 6 credited, as the tendency is towards an ihci*ease rather: than a 'reduction. '-In faqt .one Etfglish fii-ixj. has 'notjn\ea a .10 per ceht. incVease,' and otlier 'Reading English firn\s)are expected to do likewise, pwipg to the tr^niendbus". "mci'eastt m, the price of cotton. Chie^firm' m New Zeailand had, intimated that iifc contemplated making a redu'ctioniMvhich, would amount" to abc Hit 4 per cent., but m view of the rise m cottpn, the agem) expects that the 'aninounc^raent will.' be cancelled. . •. According to a report submitted* to the Education Board Jdlst ;etr6nl% th^s lady doctor visiting the Westehore echool at N^apier met with., a 'tatfte'r •warm^ recep* tion. Some of ;the parents ~w«rit along and abused the doctb^ w^taking' 1 tlieir children away, while others, kept their children from school on the occasion of they doctor's visit. 1$ was decided, .on the recommendation ; of the ehfef * inspector, that the examination be completed, and that further information be-obtain-ed respecting the conduct of the parents complnined of, and m the event of tjiere being sufficient evidence forthcoming that a prosecution be instituted forthwith. Tlie Chairman said that such codduct must be "nipped m the v hud." It was further decided to report the matter to the Education Department and to ask that its official should 1 be protected. . \ ' , At the annual school committees' elections representations were made : ai various school committee meetings, against the regulation requiring nominations at all urban schools to be received m writing a. week before the election. Verbal nominations at the meeting > afe not permissible. The matter was taken up by the Hawke's Bay Education Board, and at yesterday's meeting a reply was received from the Department, intimating tjiat it was desirable that the • system should be continued.— The chairman said he thought they should make a further protest. They had had. several protests from school ■: committees/-— Mr. Wildish said it wras found that there was no interest taken m the elections before the meeting, and as verbal nominations "could not bo received some meetings had lapsed.— lt was agreed to send a further protest to the Depart ment; Poultry ; fauciers are reminded that entries m connection with the forthcoming Poultry Show close at 9 o'clock this evening, at the old Kecruitinjr .Office, -Peel street. \ , . *' v With such a large number of Visitors m-■ town, the Assembly hall should be packed, to-night, when. tli« Elitei .AsseniT bly Dance Comlmiittee comtinue'. th^ weekly Saturday night dance. • ■" Th© Hon. W. Baraahaw, M.L.C., dehvera a lecture at the Opera House om Wednesday night, entitled "A Replvto Father Ains\vort>h. J> *

The Department of Defence invite competitive designs for certificates of service for members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces.

The tender of Mr Armstrong, builder, has been accepted by the Education Board for the erection of a teacher's residence and shelter shed at Te Kanaka.

In addition, to other applications dealt with by the Education Board yesterday , it was decided to grant Miss Malloy, a local teacher, a further month's leave on account of illness.

In a letter that came before the Hawke'e Bay Education Board last evening, the Hawke's Bay Teachers' Institute asked that no further war appointments be made. This was approved of by the Board.

The Women's Club are giving an evening on Tuesday, June 16th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Earnest Drake and Miss Clarice ■Wood are to be the guests of honor. All members and their husbands are invited to be present. An excellent programme is being arranged, and a delightful evening is anticipated.

Discussing 'the burning subject of land for soldier settlement with the Citizens' Defence Committee yesterday, and stressing, the obligation which rested upon local land owners to offer land for sale to the Government for this purpose, the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald stated he had personally placed the whole of his property tinder offer to the Land Purchase Board.

To-morrow (Ttinity Sunday) the patronal festival of Holy Trinity Church will be held, this day being one of the most important m. the church year. Special offerings will be made by the parishioners, to be devoted to the reduction of the bank ovei'draft, which under the policy of the vesti-y m. setting aside a portion of the monthly receipts, is being steadily diminished. Parishioners who are unable to attend to-morrow's services are requested to send their contributions to the churchwardens.

Emphasising the importance of a supply of cheap power for this district, Mr E. Grundy raised the question at to-day's conference of the prospects of establishing the woollen industry m this district. Mr H. deLautour declared that the conditions here were ideal for establishing woollen mills, seeing that such a great quantity of wool was grown here. Mr Grundy : 4 'And we cannot even buy blankets here at the present time." Mr Birks was shown the spinning machines used by the local wool spinning society and was much interested m the spinning work.

Correspondence between the Hawke's Bay Education Board and the Education Department respecting the non-payment of subsidy, a matter of £7, to the Hastings North School, was dealt with at the meeting of the Education Board yesterday. The Board, after going into' the subject,- decided that m view of the fact that the chief inspector had reported on the- departmental requirements, and had certified to the correctness of the charge, and m view of the fact that the receipts were actually produced . to the Minister and were available for inspection, the Board regretted the delay that had taken place, and requested that a' Departmental inquiry be made into the matter.

Inquiries' for books of words' and schedules m connection with the forthcoming competitions festival are frequently coming to hand from districts outside Gisborne. Already Auckland, Wanganui. Hastings, Dannevirke. and Napier promise to be represented by strong teams of competitors, and more are to follow. Local interest is still rather quiet, although music sellers report big sales of the various musical numbers. Books of words for the elocutionary sections are now available from the secretary and local booksellers (price 3d each). The committee is looking for record entries on. this occasion, as now hostilities have ceased interest, is bound to be strongly revived.

Wellington had its big Art Union day last -weefc, and all over the town ladies were selling tickets - for the Trenthaah Scholarships Art Union. The total sum realised was over £600. from the day's sales, which speaks well for the splendid work of the- ladies responsible. It is (hoped' that other towns will follow su v 't, and that during the month many thoiv Bands of tickets will be Bold throughout the country. The object of the art union— to educate the children of New Zealand's fallen and disabled soldiers— makes such a universal appeal that practically everybody is willing to buy txfceta if they; can only be reminded of their intention at the right time. ,4 shitting ticket has an equal cha-nce of winning any of the £6300 woTth of prizes. Tickets are on sale everywhere or direct from the secretary, G.P.O. box 281, Wellington.

The Education Board meeting, which was held' at Gisborne yesterday for the first time, extended from 2 till 6 p.m., the first hour and' a-half being devoted to committee work. The meeting was regarded by members as a light one Invitations were received by the Board to visit Motuhora school on the occasion of the opening of the new building, and the Chairman expressed the hope that some of the members would be able to attend. Mr WikLish remarked that with/ the possibility of an enforced s,tay till Tuesday it might be possible for the Board to visit Motuhora before it returned. Invitations were also received fi m Patutahi arid' Ngatapa schools. The Board decided to visit 1 Victoria township to-day to' look into a request for a school m that locality. At the instance of the Chairman a resolution was adopted thanking the Borough. Council for the use of the Council chambers, the Chairman, Mr Roach, remarking upon the excellent Council' table that was possessed locally. The Mayor remarked the Council, he was sure, would be only too pleased to make the chamber available for the use of the Board whenever they felt disposed to come to Giaborne.

Some amusement -was caused at the races yesterday afternoon., m the Hunt Club (Steeplechase Handicap, by a horse called Fosham, ridden by Mr. J.* Farrow. 1 The animal almost from the start was left behind, and when the winners passed the post Fosham was jibbing at a hurdle m the back straight, much to the amusement of the crowd. However, the rider determined to put his mount over the "bushes," and this heightened the general mirth Fosham was a good jumper, but was not overfast on the "runs." As the mount arrived at the post the crowd burst into vociferous applause, which was greatly enjoyed by the rider, and on entering the birdcage to "weigh-out" a member of the club called for. three cheers for Fosham and his rider. 'At the conclusion of the meeting Mr. Hine, on behalf of members of the club, presented the rider Avith a cheque for £20 for his gameness, much to the' astonishment of the recipient. The mount was then brought into the enclosure, and became restive as if expecting to be put through another ordeal ; and showed its disgust by causing with flying heels, a scatter of the people m the vicinity. The singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" expressed the crowd's appreciation of the action of Mr. Farrow. The pedigree of Fosham was- recorded m the programme aa "breeding unknown." The incident caused quit© a, lot of merriment at the meeting. While the horse was clearing the last few "bushes" the crowd, m tense expectancy, watched the animal clear the obstacle creditably, and the exclamation, "over," could be heard on all sides. ' One wag m the crowd cried out. "Hurry up and finish, old man; they want to get the hurdles away." However, m spite of the good humored banter of the crowd, the rider rode into the- enclosure to weigh-out, apparently more proud of his mount than ever.

The question, "Can we put into everyday, use m this work-a-dav world the tenets of the teachings of the Divine Wisdom ?" will be .answered by Mrs. Youngbusbatid, of Napier, at 7 p.m., on. Sunday, m Lysnar's Buildings. Peel street.

The usual services, m connection with •fcho Matawhero Presbyterian Church wil] bo conducted to-morrow by the Rev P J. Wain wright. this beinjcr' fhp last Sunday of' his service before the T*ev Cha* Murray takes tip his duties. Mr. Rowel) will preach at Afekwri at 7 p.m.

Applications are invited for the services of thirty men for duty m Samoa.

A Jugo-Slav m New Zealand has received a letter from his parents m Brazza, saying that 80 per cent, of the whole population on that island died during the epidemic. Brazza, an island m the Adriatic Sea, had a population of 25,000 before the war.

Given fine weather to-morrow afternoon the Band concert at the Botanical Gardens should prove an enjoyable afternoon's entertainment. The- programme includes som e choice selections. The Gisborne City Band should have the whole-hearted support of every citizen who desires to help the band to carry on, as it has always given its services freely for any deserving cause.*

Mr A. Gardiner i. s taking the service m connection with the Presbyterian Church at Kaiti to-morrow evening. Mr Gardiner is travelling secretary of the Fellowship Union of the Presbyterian Church m New South Wattes, and was away on duty m connection with the war until the men wer e repatriated. He is malting a visit to his relatives m Gisborne before returning to his church work m Australia.

It will interest supporters ,of the Mangahao hydro-electric 1 scheme to learn what is being done m the Tauranga district, says the Bay of Plenty Times. Electricity was installed m the borough two years ago, but already a project has been devised to supply the outer districts with the power. A line has been laid out to T e Puke, and the poles have been erected for some distance. When, the power is turned on farmers m a large and prosperous district wili run • their milking machines by electricity, and have their homes lighted by the same power.

Application iw> being made to the education authorities for the . opening of aji infant school at Victoria township, ami this moi-ning members of the Education Board visited the locality to look into the question). A proposal has been made to utilise the Methodist Church m the meantime, making this a side school m connection with Te Hapara. Members of the Board appeared to be favorably impressed with the proposal, which will come up for oonsiderafcioai at the next sitting of the Board at Napier, lhe visiting members of the Board return South by the Arahura to-morrow.

Sister Lord arrived from Wellington yesterday, and is giving lectures on home nursing every afternoon and evening (excepl Saturday), at the > Technical bchool. ihese lectures are open to all. 'and should appeal to everyone anxious to know the rudiments of nursing which would prove of great benefit should an outbreak of any epidemic occur. Tn Wellington these lectures are attended by a very large number of women, and the young ones particularly are taking a keen interest m the work. Sister h ° rd hopes that the senior pupils of all the schools will attend. Arrangements could be made for a suitable time.

Private John Maxfield, No. 78520, who rl* n?" , c llth inst - was interred at the lareheru cemetery yesterday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Deceased was accorded a military funeral. Tiie firing party was formed by members of the Keturned Soldiers' Association, and the last post' was sounded by T. Stevenson, also a member of the *R.S.A. The service was conducted by Chaplain Fraser The late Private Maxfield left New Zealand with the 39th Reinforcements, served m France, and returned home on the Corinthic about the end of April. Deceased's parents reside m Victoria Australia, He leaves one brother, who is resident at Gisborne

Word has been received by Mrs W H. Philips, of Ormond ,that her brol thers are both due back from the war within a month. Wheeler Edward \ loomath, who left with the Bth Reinforcements infantry, and transferred to the A.S.C. Divisional Train while m kgypt, has been about three years m France. He returns by the Prinzessin, Second-Lieutenant Roderick W. Toomath left with the 14th Reinforcements and served two years with the Medical Lprps. ' ,«ainingj)romotion m, the field he' wag ent to Wadham College, Oxford, to train for his commission, which ■he gained about the time of the signing of the^armistice. .He arrives by the Tahiti at Auckland about July 16th'

At the meeting of the St. Mary's Vestry, held at Matawai on Thursday evening the occasion was taken to say Kopd,bye to Mr. C. Ruby. The vicar Re 7- DB. Malcolm), .speaking on behalf of the vestry, whilst congratulating Mr. Ruby on his well-deserved promotion,, expresed the deep regret that he and the vestry felt at Ma\ Ruby's departure. • Comment was made with regard to the highly-valued and unstinted service rendered by him during his seven years' service a,s churchwarden to \r Ma * awai Parish. After presenting M £ .™™V wiW) a ha ndsome wallet on behalf pf the vestry, and he having suitably replied, feeling reference was made to Mrs. Ruby's illness, and (judging by the progress report) the hope was expressed that she would speedily join him m his new sphere of work.

; The appointment of a. bacteriologist for service with the Government Dairy Division was urged at. the North Auckland Dairy Conference by Mr. T. Bassett, representing the Northern > Wairpa Dairy Company,, who said that hip company, m the course of experiments m by-products, had to send a sample to America for report. The conference agreed that an. industry producing foodstuffs to the value of £8,000.000 annually warranted the appointment of a bacteriologist, especially as greater attention was being given to the question of public health. It was essential that dairy factory managers should have the advantage of all the scientific knowledge which could be placed at their disposal. The conference approved the proposal, and it was decided to send the resolution to the National Dairy Association, for consideration at the forthcoming cpnference at Palmerston North.

ot public health, it was essential that dairy factory managers should have the advantage of all the scientific knowledge which could be placed at their disposal. The conference approved the proposal, and it was decided to send the resolution to the National Dairy Association, for consideration at the forthcoming cpnference at Palmerston North. Mr A. Douglas Spiers, who has been attending the Town-planning Conference m Wellington as delegate for the Hawke's Bay-Gisborne branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, returned by the Mokoia on Thursday morning. His impressions are that the result of the conference, with its splen•ii 61 " 8 and practical .discussions, will be most beneficial to the communities of our cities and towns throughout the country on the whole, providing they take the desired interest m that which is necessary for hygienic .surroundings to mind and body. Judged by the influence of the collective and individual minds composing that conference, 1 and representing the people of New Zealand, the great keynote was, "An unreserved aim to bring sunshine into the. lives of those whose lot has been less favored m life." ' The municipal .authorities m our cities and towns (more especially the former) have been aroused to the fact that there are human beings existing under appalling circumstances, and whoße lives are as valuable to the Stato as the tree to the branch and the bud to the fruit. Little has been done m. past years, and there is much to be accomplished m the near future m order to allievate m some small degree the environment and the sufferings of others. MUSIC NOT A LUXURY. Who hut the most nar/nwr-mindod could powihly call music a luxury? A hixurv m npyihmg that ran be taken i>ut of our Urea without actual suffpring Music could not be taken out. of our lives without real suffering. Tt speaks m all tongues, and all ears un«'«rstand. It bnnge man into closer ton -b with his Creator, and with his felW-mnn. tfian any other medium. Tt speaks to the souls of men. and men respond with the noblest and purest deeds of heroism. Inspired by it, they make f.he sublimest sacrifices, with a smile on their lips. They go into battle— they oro down on ships at sea, singing eon<rß. People buy fond, clothing, and shelter simply because they must have them la round out their lives, to help make living worth while, to brighten leisure hours, and to bind the home ties closer, mankind must have music. At. the London Music Shop we keep a stock of musical instruments unßurpasweo 4 m Pov erty Bay. All thn famous mi kens of, pianos and prnmophonen are rej repented at the London Music Shop. You are; wdiallj iftTUfd |» ia*p«ft *h«n.« - <

The Mayor, Mr. -Geo. Wildish, conferred with the Hon. W. D. S. Mac T Donald. Minister of Mines, to-day respecting the supply of coal for the Borough power-house. The Minister explained that the position was acute, but he would do his best for Gieborne to keep the supply going. His Worship also despatched the following telegram to the chairmaai of the Coal Trade Board at Wellington : "Gisborne Electrical Department has barely four weeks' coal supply m hand, with no prospect of further supplies. Urge you endeavor arrange for a shipment m order that the works may be kept running."

On Thursday evening . two local residents went to .the Hotel Coronation for dinner, and hung their coats on the rack m the passage. On going to get them after dinner, they found the coats missing, and immediately informed the police. As tlie result of investigations. Detective MoLeod subsequently learned that <bhe coats had . been posted to Napier. On leaving th« Courthouse at 11 a.m. to-day, he arrested a man and charged him. with the theft of two overcoaite; valued at £6 lQs and £4 10s respectively. Accused! will appjear to answer the charge at the Police Court on " Monday morning.