TOWN EDITION.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15794, 7 April 1922, Page 6

TOWN EDITION.

Several immigrants who came out to New Zealand on the s.s. Tainui, readied Gisborne this morning.

Great activity locally lias already been displayed in connection with enrolments for the coming Parliamentary elections. Mr. H. E. Hill, tho registrar of electors for the Gisborne- electorate, has received altogether SCO new applications for enrolment, while claims are now beginning to come in daily. '

This morning there were three piles remaining to bo driven for the war memorial foundation, and this evening or to-morrow morning should see the piling job completed. A longer period than was expected has been consumed in this work, owing to tho time taken in moving the derrick from one position to another.

The overhaul of "High Jinks," the Canterbury Aviation Company's Avro machine, is now nearing completion. This popular litfle machine, which has made such a number of flights during its stay in the district, has been extensively examined, and it is now being freshly painted. The spare engine lias also been installed and tested, and the machine should be ready for flight in a few days.

A sitting of the Native Appellate Court is to be held at Te Araroa, commencing on April 21st, Chief Judge Jones and Judge MaeCormick presiding. The Court will resume tho hearing of the Te Araroa township appeal cases. It is expected that the Mangatu appeal cases will be taken at Gisborne about May 8, when Judge Rawson's allotment of shares to the different groups of claimants will be contested.

The annual picnic of Findlay's bakeries was held yesterday, when about 40 employees and an equal number of their friends motored out to the Hole-in-the-Wall. A most pleasant afternoon was spent on the riverside and adjacent hills, a sports programme being conducted amidst great merriment. A sumptuous luncheon was partaken of early in the afternoon, and the enjoyment of every member of the party was catered for in the fullest degree. The picnickers returned to town in the twilight.

The possibility of the introduction of cattle tick in seed consignments from tick-infested countries was recently the subject of representations to the GovTiicnt bv the provincial executive of the Farmers' Union. Reporting on the matter the Director-General of the Depart menfc of Agriculture, Dr. C J- Reakes, states that the importation of grass seed from tick-infested districts in Australia is prohibited. He also states that regulations relating to the transfer of stock from infested areas within New Zealand have teen Gazetted.

As a sequel to his non-stop flight from Gisborne to Auckland, Captain M. W. Buckley, who piloted the aeroplane, has been faced with a claim for damages (states the Auckland Herald). Captain Buckley was under the impression that permission had been granted for him to land where he did at Cornwall Park. He has now received a letter stating that he landed on private property, and that a stud filly belonging to tho lessee was injured through the event. Compensation for the injury: is accordingly claimed.

Tho decision of Mr Justice Hosking in the application of |W. T. Mansfield' (formerly of Gisborne) for a change of venue to Wellington in the claim for "1000 which he is bringing against the Blenheim Borough Council for alleged wrongful dismissal has been delivered. The judgment agrees to change of the place of .iial, but suggests Nelson in place of Wellington, asked 1 for by plaini '', as access between Nelson and Blenheim can be had by motor-car within a few hours. Mr Justice, Hosking gives '• ,f rndants the opportunity of electing whether the trial shall be at Nelson.

Information that definitely settles the question as to whether public entertainments can bo held on Anzac Day (April 25) has been secured from Mr. K. F. Baird, District Land Registrar, nnd collector of the amusement tax. The collector has to hand the new statute dealing with the amendment of the regulations respecting Anzac Day observance. This provides that Anzac Day is to be treated iii till respects as if it were a .Sunday. The previously existing legislation debarring tho opening of licensed premises and the holding of totalisator race meetings is done away with, the "Sundayising" of Anzac Day obviating tho necessity for such provisions.

A Court for the revision of the jury list was held by Mr. J. S. Barton, S.M., this afternoon. Constable Morris presented the list on bohalf of the police, together with the recommendation of his Honor Mr. Justice Reed that 12 jurors who served on the recent murder trial should bo granted exemption from jury service for two years. These jurors names were struck off accordingly, while other names wero ruled out as follows : Three who were over age; one who is leaving the district, and one to whom the police have objected. Due application for exemption on account o 1 employment in a printing office was received, but Mr. Barton declined to strike the name out, recommending that the juror should make his application to bo excused when called. The Auckland Star of Wednesdaystates : A record was established at the combined carnival of the Parnell and Mount Eden Swimming Clubs at the Tepid Baths last evening, when Miss Pauline Iloeft essayed the 300 yards swim, and covered the distance in the world's fastest time for ladies of 4min. 10 3-ssecs. Her time is 9 2-Ssecs better than that of Miss H. James, who swam the distance at Manchester on Septem ber 15, 1920. On March 19, 1921. Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey put up a time of 4m. 7secs for the distance, at Sydney, but. her performance has not. yet been passed by the International Amateur Swimming Federation. Miss Fanny Durack also covered tho distance in 4mih. 2 l-ssecs in Sydney on February 5, 1917, but this is only recognised by the' Australian authorities, and lias not been accepted by the Swimming Federation. Miss Hoeft's performance las! evening was very beautiful to witness. She swam tho distance unpaced, una finished strongly amid the loud applause hi the spectators. :

' A very pretty wedding'was solemnised on April sth at the Bright street Methodist Church, Gisborne, by the Rev. E. T. T, 'Cox: The contracting parties were Miss Lottie. Bignell, second daughter of Mr.- and | Mrs ilignell, and Mr. . Charles Smith,-.youngest son of Mr.: A. Smith, both of Gisborne. ■ The church had been tastefully decorated by; friends .of the bride. The bride>.who was given away by-her father, was charmingly gowned in white crcpe-de-cliinc, with sleeves and side panels of silk lace, the Court, train being embroidered with pearls, and lined with pale pink, She wore the orthodoxveil arid orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. -The bridesmaids' were Miss Gladys Russell and Miss Veda Bignell, niece's of the bride, who were attired in kingfisher'blue and shell pink respectively, with black hats, and carried pretty bouquets to match their frocks. Little Roria and - Norma Bignell, nieces of. the bride. ' acted as train-bearers. They wore short frilly net-frocks, edged with fine lace, and butterfly bows at the back, and. wore tullo hair bands with large rosettes. • Mr. -Harold Smith, nephew of. the bridegroom, acted as best man,. and Mr. Neil Russell' as groomsman. The bride's mother wore a frock of navy crepe-de-chine, with hat to match. - After the ceremony'the guests numbering about fifty, adjourned to tea-rooms in town, where the reception was held,'and the usual toasts honored. The ha.ppy conplo left, later by.car for Rotonia and Auckland where the honeymoon is to 'bo■ spent. Tho bride travelled in'a gray costume and pretty close-fitting hat to match. Tho presents were both numerous'and costly, and in. eluded' cheques.

The.annual meeting <>t the parishioners of To Hapara district will be held in the Church of the Resurrection, Cook street, next Sunday evening, after the service.