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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15763, 2 March 1922, Page 2

A petition in bnnkrupey has been filed by Henry Waller Hall, "land agent, of Gisborne. The Bank of Now South Wales, Tuiaga Bay, will be closed on April 3. and the business will be transferred to ‘the Gisborne branch.

The amusement tax is now bringing in a little more grist to the Government mill as the result of its application to race meetings. The toll taken by the State at recent local meetings was as follows : Gisborne Racing Club £7l 4s Id. Poverty Bay Trotting Club £37 5s 7d. Tolaga Bay Jockey Club £l9 10s sd. Mr. and Mrs. James McKee, accompanied by their son Grant, returned by the Arabura last evening after a visit to the Old Country. The Gisbornites, who have been absent .for just over twelve months, visited London, the- provinces, and the North of Ireland. They experienced a pleasant voyage out to Australia in the Orient liner Ormonde.

Air. A. J. Cox, of Ormond’s Motors, Ltd., returned from Auckland by the Arabura last evening, bringing with him two of the latest four-cylinder Buick tars, the first of the post-war models to arrive in New Zealand. Mr. Cox had intended motoring overland from Auckland, and had set out on the journey, but in view of heavy- rain setting in on the Hauraki plains, he decided to return to Auckland and bring the cars down by steamer.

The quarterly meeting of the Gisborne Licensing Committee was held at noon to-day, Mr. J. S. Barton, S.M. presiding. There were also precent: Messrs H. De Costa, D. J. Parker, and 1 H. Miller. A transfer of the license of the Hot- Springs hotel, Morere, from Frederick William Wilkinson to Walter Gordon Marflitt was granted. A duplicate license was also issued to W. G. Marflitt. Satisfactory reports were received from the police relating to the hotels in the Gisborne and Wairoa districts.

There passed* away on Saturday night, after a. prolonged illness, a- very old and respected l resident of Palmerston North, in the person of Mrs. A. Lambarth, wife of Alt- Arthur Lambarth. The deceased lady was born in Wellington in 1849. She was of a genial nature and 1 her good feelings towards those in need made her a host of friends. The late Mrs. Lambarth leaves her husband, four daughters —Alisses Emily and Nina (Palmerston North), Mrs. W. Anderson (Levin) and Airs. A. E. Clare (Gisborne) —and two sons—Air Ernest Lambarth (Palmerston North) and Mr. Harold George Lambarth (Gisborne).

Since Air. J'. S. Barton, S.AI., returned from the last quarterly Court session up the past, the town Court- work has been exceptionally heavy, and the Alagistrate has been engaged upon the bench practically all day. He lias therefore had to do, his office, work during the evenings. Jxast Friday afternoon he found it necessary to close a partly heard case for the day in order to attend to some important official correspondence. Yesterday he was on the bench until 6.30 p.m., wltile in addition the services cf justices had to be secured to take a case which occupied all the morning in the small court. The day before he was occupied until about 7 p.m. on the inquest, while all the previous week the sittings had been very heavy. Air. Barton explained this morning that during the past three years the volume of business at the Court here had trebled. This was probably a sign of the times, for during the good business period settlements of civil claims were easier, and claims which went to count were necessarily fewer.

At the last Council meeting of the Chamber of Commerce a committee was formed to discuss ways and means of sending deputations to Wellington, to obtain justice for this district. This, it is pointed out, seems To be the only hope of Gisborne being- treated even fairly, for those districts that demand a hearing get all they want. Even a deputation from the small settlement of Alatiere is assured by tbe Alinister that their railway will be. pushed on with all speed and that he will promise them access by June : while a great province like the East Coast is told to do what it has been doing for 30 years—wait some more. The Chamber has decided that as the improvements and facilities asked for benefit all the jtegple of Gisborne, they should support it bv becoming active members. Though the membership is over 100, the committee finds that there are now over 100 business men in Gisborne who are not members, and a canvass is to be made to induce all to take part in tile work of the most progressive body in the district.

Problems arising from the irregular demand for electricity through the day were discussed in a paper read by Air. F. Black at the Civil Engineers’ Conference at Wellington, and were further commented on by other delegates. Mr. E. Bilks, Chief Electrical Engineer to the Public Works Department, pointed out That the use of radiators in offices was so irregular that it was not economical to supply them with current lor less than 4d a unit, whereas radiators in bedrooms and bathrooms were more regular in their use, and could be supplied at the lowest rate. He supported Air Black's contention that wider use of electrical cooking apparatus would be beneficial in regularising the demand for current during the day; and the evening peak-load, due to the use of electric lights, would be reduced by the “daylight-saving” system. Air. F. W. Aladean suggested that flourmills could greatly help the supply system by working all night when there was very little other demand for current; but there was great aversion to night work. The matter had been submitted to a New Zealand flourmilling company, which had stated that it was quite willing to run at night instead of the day, but to induce the employees to do so would cost about £IOOO a year more for wages.

Tbe Gisborne Surf and Swimming Club’s team of swimmers departed l last evening by (lie Arabura, for Napier, where the members will this evening lake part in the carnival under the auspices of the Te Am Club. The programme this evening will include the Swain Memorial team’s race, of 400 yards, one of the premier events of the provincial swimming year. The team’s contesting comprise four from each club, and eaclt man covers a distance of 100 yards. The local team, J. Olirisp, AY. I). AlcKeague, W. Bouslield, ' and 'W. Alaude, are looked upon as the best combination obtainable from the ranks of their club, and it is anticipated l that the. memorial trophy will again come to Gisborne. The .swimmers have been training assiduously in the local baths for the past few weeks, and some very fast times have been recorded. At Napier carnival (he li.B. provincial championship for boys under 14 years, is to bo swum, and in this event J. Flank, a promising youngster from Gisborne, will compete. To-morrow evening all the local swimmers will be seen in action at Hastings, when the 50 yards men’s championship, the 100 yards ladies’ championship, arid the 150 yards boys’ championship events will he conteStcld.. Miss R. Ivess is the local representative chosen for the 100 yard's ladies’ swim, and Flank will be out in the youngsters’ event. Alaude, Bouslield, Chrisp, and G. Corbett will all take,part in the 50 yards men’s championship, according to present arrangements, and it is regarded as likely that this championship will he won hv either one or other of the Gisborne men.

A young man narrowly escaped* drowning at Castlecliff on Sunday afternoon.. He was bathing in deep water when he was seized with cramp. Members of the Surf Club brought him safely ashore.

The cost of building has shown a'further downward tendency. This time a reduction of 9s per ton lias been made in the price of Wilson’s Portland cement. According to the agents the price is uOWES 16s per ton ex store at Gisborne. The Government tax paid by the’ Tolaga Bay Jockey Club, as the result of its recent meeting aggregated £519 14s 6d. made up as follows : Totalisator tax £162 10s, dividends £292 13s, gates £4 7s, privileges 4s 6d, stakes' £6O. In addition the amusement tax realised £l9 10s sd.

The tennis tournament, arrafiged to be played this afternoon between teams from the To Ha para and Alangapapa tennis clubsi was postponed indefinitely. The tournament • was arranged for an' afternoon late in last month, but the series of rainy weeks lias hitherto prevented it.s being played off. The tournament has now to be postponed indefiniteIv.

The 34ft- cruising yacht Thistle, which broke- from her moorings off Judge’s Bay, Parnell, and was thrown on to the inner end of the eastern, tide deflecter, was completely smashed during the day by the boisterous sens. Only the mast aiid gear were saved. The yacht, which was owned by Alessrs D. and N. Grayson, was valued at £2OO and was uu-insured.

At the recent Sydney wool sales a very good selection of wools was on offer, and prices were very satisfactory. The record price of 33|d was paid for a line of W in Meart/Nerstane/New/Englarul (\Voolbrook) in tbe grease and scoured sold to 57d. In addition to the record of 351 established for greasy merino, lambs' wool sold to 22d, constituting a. fresh record for the season, tina the record price of 24jd was realised for necks.

The Public Service annual picnic was held to-day, several carloads of Government officials and their friends proceeding to the Hole-in-the-Wall this morning, and spent a. very pleasant day in the open air. The programme included u picnic repast and games of aii sorts, while a. long tramp over, the adjacent hills was indulged' in by a large party. The offices.were manned during the day by those-officers who were indis-p-ensable to the carrying on of the pan he business.

With their usual readiness w/iere * worthy object is concerned, the Gisborne .Mandolin Club have arranged; to give a special concert in the Ormond 1 Hall tomorrow evening, in aid of the Ormond' school picnic funds. The club has prepared a splendid! programme of classical and popular music, and will have the vocal assistance of Messrs W. Stark Lawrie and E. Sharpies, two entertainers whose ability is well recognised by the concert-going public. it. is anticipated that the whole of the countryside will be present at the hall on this unique occasion.

While out pig hunting Air. Albert Aladson, of Te Palm, bailed up a wild boar, and, rushing in to secure liis quarry* he tripped in tall undergrowth and fell. Unfortunately at the same time the dogs relaxed their grip of “Captain Cook,” who, seeing his wouldbe captor hors de combat, savagely attacked him' and inflicted several very severe gashes, which necessitated Mix Aladson s removal to the Waikato Hospital. Had not Air. Julius Aladson rendered timely assistance with the- aid of a sheath knife while the infuriated animal was attacking his brother, it is hard to conjecture what ovould have been the ultimate result of.the duel. Air. Aladson is making favorable progress.

A rough passage across from Sydney was experienced by the,/ Afaheno , which arrived, at Auckland on Monday evening. The vessel left the New South Wales port last Thursday afternoon and encountered easterly and north-easterly winds accompanied by a heavy swell. The sky was cloudy, and electric dife-Uu-bances occurred at night, but there was little rain during the voyage. Nearing Cape A lari a van Diemen the weather improved, although slightly foggy. Coming down the New Zealand coast variable winds were met with and there was still a heavy swell. The Somerset, which arrived at Auckland on Tuesday morning, also had a stormy trip up from Dunedin. The vessel rain into fogs and heavy seas, which hampered her progress.

Warm praise of New Zealand’s press continues to come, from representative men of this Dominion. and other countries. Toasting “The Press” at the industrial dinner, A£r. J. A. Frostick, of Christchurch, who has been described at “a patriarch of industry/’ remarked that in his travels through the world lie had seen the press of many countries, but in no country was the press cleaner or more honestly conducted than in New Zealand. (Hear, hear, and applause.) .There might be differences of opinion on leading questions between manufacturers and some of the newspapers here, but such differences did not alter the fact that the great tradition ond-the great working principle of New Zealand’s press was conscientious consideration of matters under review, and fair treatment. (Applause.)

“Startling Experiences in a Great Western Gaol” formed the topic of Mr Russell Cameron’s address at the United Alission rooms last evening. There was another large attendance and the speaker delivered an impressive address dealing with the experiences of Paul hi his introduction of the Gospel into Europe. These incidents culminated with the memorable imprisonment and the conversion of the gaoler • and bis family. The address was*full of helpful inspiration to the everyday life of professing Christians. Dealing with the gaolers appeal: “What must I do.to' lie saved?”- the speaker said one had to quit dependence on all good works, aud in the words of the Gospel: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou slialt be saved.” Appropriate messages were rendered in song by Air Wood. This afternoon Air Cameron delivered an address to Christians. This evening bis subject will be: “God’s Voice to Gisborne at the Present Hour.” t

It now transpires that the Hon. E. jp. Lee, Alinister of Justice, who promised to pay his initial visit to the East Coast district this week, actually came through as far as Alotu on Sunday, and then turned back, retracing- his journey all the way to Rotorua. It appears that the Alinister accompanied the member for the Bay of Plenty, motoring through to Alotu and witnessing the magnificent scenery en route. He returned to Opotiki in the evening. Discussing the matter with a Herald reporter, Air. K. S. Williams, ALP., said lie had pointed unit to the Alinister the necessity for the bridging of the middle crossing of the Waiatta river, on the AlotuOnotiki road. From Alotu lie had also directed the visitor’s attention to the fail-head at Alotuhora, and bad urged tbe desirability of the extension of the .line into Alotu township. Alter luncheon at- the Alotu hotel Air. Lee set out on the return journey through the Bay of Plenty, promising to come to Gisborne at some future date. Having come so far residents of the East Coast will doubtless wonder why the Minister did not carry out his programme, widen would have afforded him an opportunity to see the difficulties under wjiich the district labors for want of decent road facilities. The Waik'ohu County Council is calling for tenders for different metalling works,. and also fog the collection of spawls. Details of the tenders are given rti our advertising columns.

To-morrow, commencing at- 1.30 p.m., Air. Fred Gray will conduct an auction sale of attractive modern, rinui furniture, Allison piano, D.H. Singer machine, axminster carpet, etc., on account of Air. G. Griffen, at No. 36, Norman road. Everything in the house is almost new, being only in use a few months, and all lots must be. sold.*

Our linen is beautifully snow-vrlrte now, because.' mother ahvavs uses “No-

A trial shipment of bananas was* recently mad© from Fiji to Vancouver bv the. Canadian Scottish. The shipment was 31 days in transit from the time ot cutting, but was delivered in marketable condition.

1 On reaching an elevation of some 300 or 400 ft. just after the commencement of a flight at Lyall Bay on Sunday afternoon, tho New Zealand Aero Transport Company’s ’plane broke an engine piston rod, and had to descend. Ihe pilot, Mr. Mallard, mado an excellent landing by the water’s edge at the lessfrequented end of the beach. Theie were two male passengers in the plane at the time.

“Smoking is everywhere rife among the women of England,” said Mrs. ,1. Clulow in the course of an interview with a Pahiatua Herald representative. “It appears to have got hold of the nation, and in the cafes, loose cigarettes at 6d each, and free matches are retailed for women customers. Tho habit has become so bad and dangerous that insurance companies liad to issue a warning to drapers, consequent on the ladies’ cigarettes setting fire to delicate fabrics.

A typical instance of the difficulties that beset the soldier settler and the courage with which he faces the situation, was provided at Tturuwai Flats, which was visited by the Minister of Public Works during the week. The area taken up by the soldiers here is just over 1000 acres and, though there is no disputing its potential value, the majority of the men are hard put to it to make ends meet at the present time. Though the block lias been drained, many of the canals are rapidly becoming choked with raupo . consequent upon some confusion of control between the Department and Drainage Board. the latter had exempted the soldiers from rates, and was consequently unable to finance the work of keeping the drains clear. The Board contended that the Department would have to finance the work. Most of the land will require two or three years to come into cultivation, and in the meantime the settlers have hanging over their heads the threat from the Land Board that failure to pay the premiums may lead to forfeiture. The men were quite content to face all the other risks of making a success of their sections, but they wish to be relieved of the anxiety that all their hard work, and every one of them seemed a toiler, would go for naught The Minister reassured his old comrades in arms, though he emphasised that the Department would not postpone the, rents as a general policy. He promised to urge the Minister of Lands the advisability of sending one of his officers to the settlement to obtain a first hand knowledge of the nature of the sections.