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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16579, 7 November 1924, Page 4

The unveiling of Napier’s war memorial, the cenotaph,' will take place in the northern portion of Clive Square on Sunday afternoon. Mr J. G. Cbok, Government wool instructor, arrives in Gisborne to-morrow, and wifi spend some time on the Coast addressing sheepfamers on various matters of interest. The first address will be given 'at-'Pouawa, arid before retort-, ing to Gisborne, Mr Cook will go as fa’ ‘■north as Te Araroa. At a meeting held in the Matawherc Presbyterian Church last evening it was decided to hold the annual fete iff the Patutalii Domain, on January 29. Representatives of t,lie various districts were appointed to arrange for the carrying out of a lengthy programme of horse and foot events, competitions, etc., while an energetic ladies’ committee was formed. - and will hold meetings in the. three centres. Mr E. J.- Fawcett, fields instructor of, Hastings, who lias been paying a visit to the Const, accompanied; by Mr Bruce Levy, pastoral expert attached to the Department of Agriculture, arrived! in Gisborne from Tolaga Bay yesterday. Mr Levy left by car for Wellington las;!, night, but Mr Fawcett remained in Gisborne. and has been visiting in the district to-day and giving any advice that may be desired. He returns fo Hastings to-morrow. While mustering sheep at Wharokopao yesterday, James. Atkins, of Patutahi, had the .misfortune to be thrown from his horse and dragged some distance. He also received a. painful kick from the horse. The injured man was conveyed to town, and 'admitted to the Cook Hospital, suffering from a fractured rib and numerous bruises. On enquiry at, the Hospital this afternoon it was learned that ho had spent' a good night, and was in a comfortable condition. The Maoris of the N go ti-Malinta. .tribo have made a free gift of £OO acres, including the Parawai township, to To llata. as direct- heir of ihe kingship. Tho transaction has been /ratified by the Waikato-Maniapoio "Land Board. Tho gift is a belated acknowledgment of tribal indebtedness to the memory of a great- chief, Potatau te Wherowhero, by whose prowess and under wlios? authority and protection the whole of Kawhia’s coastal lands were acquired by the Waikato tribes over a century ago. A pleasant function took place on Wednesday, when Wor. Bro. K. Beatson, Master of the Lodge Montrose, was made the recipient of a handsome presentation of two travelling rugs, on the eve of his departure for Dunedin. The presentation was made by Wor. Bro. A. G. Beere, D.S.. who referred in glowing terms to Mr Beatson’s sterling qualities. Wor. Bros. J. S. Allan (Abercorn Lodge), Ogilvi-e (Gisborne Lodge), and Low/ (Turangamii Lodge) also spoke, and made eulogists references to Bro. Beatson. '('he .recipient- suitably responded. From the number of inquiries which have) been received from the South Island for Poverty Bay ewes, it is evident that farmers there appreciate the quality of the stock which went forward Inst season. Two if ou them buyers have been operating in the district dmimg the past fortnight, and they have purchased more than 5000 ewes. The first shipments of tfime will probably be > made in January. Local farmers are well satisfied with the price received, which i= well in advance of anything obtained during recent years. The Gisborne Woolbrokevs’ Association held one of their periodical sa'es of wool yesterday afternoon. There was a very flood attendance of buyers, representatives being present from various outside, centres. The offering comprised 336 bales of wool. 81 socks of wool, 8170 skins, and 306 hiidre. Bidding throughout was fairly keen, and the wool, which comprise! small lots of fieoces. and crutchingr. which had been carried over tho winter, sold at prices much on a par with those ruling at the last sale. . Three was a good demand for skins and hides, and these sold well. A certain amount of the offering was passed in through sellers’ reserves not being reached, hut. racist of this was sold later privately at prices an advanco of those offered in the ! open sale. f

1 The fifteeth annual meeting of the j Gisborne Permanent Land and Building Society to-night marks the completion of Mr. H. J. BnshnelUs 4.Brd. consecutive year as a director. Probate has been granted in the . estate of the late Robert .Tamps Barclay of Waipiro Bay, to Mary O. Barclay, mother of the deceased, by Mr Justice McGregor, on the motion of Mr. F. W. Nolan.

An interesting ..relic reputed to •he in Napier is the original cT a letter written by Lord Nelson. Another reminder of tile early days of last century is a photograph of the grave of the Hobson, a former Governor of New Zealand. He was buried at Auckland, and a photograph of his grave has been forwarded to his relatives in 'England, -toThe danger of leaving old paint tins lying about was exemplified on a farm in Tauranga County a. feHv days ago. A 'iit-tte, old pfyint, scraped from a. tin, was .left lying in a- paddock. Five splendid calves, the pick of the season, came'.along and .'licked up the paint, with the’ result that the whole, of them died. ' Another owner lost, a' valuable cow from the.same cause. ’

“It■ is• quite clcqr-.to’ me,” said, the Minister of Native Affairs (Hon. J. G. Cbliteß) ini the House, when ME W. D. Lysnar (Gisborne), after urging the Minister to drop the Native land Rating BiU, had proceeded to question the clarity of a certain clause. '“I am jusl a cocky—-nothing more or, less—a 'poor .struggling cocky,” said the Ministry. “Why, I am not. even a lawyer orja large sheep owner.” (Lalighter.)

“I shall become, a. commercial traveller when I get Home, so- far as advertising New Zealand is concerned," said the Governor-General, Lord Jellicoe, at the Commercial Travellers’ Club, Auckland. Advertisement should not be needed, but lie knew it was the soul of success. He would spread abroad in England the beauties of the Dominion, tile opportunities for those who were willing to work,' and wliat could be found here in tfre way of good-fellowship and a kindly reception. ' '

Ehcen the fury of the storm v on Saturday morning could not kill the interest of the passengers on the New Zealand Shipping Company’s Kemuern for news of the results of the British elections. A wireless request was despatched to Wellington and in a short space of time the results were transmitted to the passengers on the incoming vessel. The message was distinctly picked up by the wireless. operator despite the fact that at- the time th© liner was steaming in the teeth of a. hurricane.

The New Zealand and Australian Roy Scout delegations who attended the big Scout Jamboree at the Wembley Exhibition, were amongst, the passengers who returned by the Remuera, at Wellington, on Sunday. The Boys said they were all delighted with their first glimpse of London and the Continent, and spoke appreciatively of the hospitality they had received on the memorable tour. Some of them visited Denmark, and enjoyed a very pleasant time amongst the inhabitants of that country.

The H.B. Herald’s correspondent states that for some weeks now tile Prime Minister has been a martyr /to sciatica, and on recent days he has suffered a good deal of pain. With the great strain upon him during. the closing, weeks of the session he has had little chance for rest or treatment, and so sciatica, persists. Apart from tho sciatica Mr. Masssy’s health is, perfectly good. His friends are anxious that he should take a rest, as soon after tha session as possible. It has been) suggested that he should go to Helensyille and there take a course of baths. This the Prime Minister will probably do.

Passengers by the Gisborne, Motoi; Service Co. this morning included Mesdames Mclntosh, Boyce, Mathias, Fugerston, Kirkpatrick, and KellawAy.; Misses McIntyre, Deeming, Grant, Stewart, Scott and KcGaway; Mrests Kennedy, Atiderson, Williamson, Johnson, Parata, Dongles, Knox, Ross, Hustler, Burns, Ti Puma, Cooper and Fngcrston. Inward passengers included Mesdames Fox, Boyce, Sommorvillc, Tnmarau, and Pocock; Misses Ryan, Haskins, Werner and East; Messrs Little, Fox, Dooley, Fagerston, Cooper, Hunt, Mitchell, Spencer, Fawcett. Levy, Terry, White, Stewart, Shaw, Baigent, Bendon, and Grieve. .

The public is hot perhaps a wire of feei amount of taxation paid by racing at each of their mootings. No less & sum . than £2379 will go to the Government , from the poverty Bay Turf Club in different forms of taxation from its recent meeting. This sum is made Up of various taxes as follows: Totalisator tax £798 12s 6d; dividend tax £1437 17s ; stakes tax £llß 10s; privileges £24 3s 2d. In addition to these sums, the club will be paying amusement tax On the admission tickets, and this will mean a further £IOO or more in the Govern- ' ment coffers. It is evident therefore that keen racing enthusiasts are at least doing something towards providing Mr. Massey ! with a surplus at the end of the year.

One of the most delightful evenings ever spent by members of the Gisborne . Women’s Club and their friends was held last night, when an evening in aid of the funds of the Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, , organised by the Library Circle of the ' dub, was given. Mr. F. J. Wilkes was approached and asked to give an address on his trip Home. Mr. Wilkes, in an informal “chat,” spoke tp an absorbedly interested'audience of about , 80 for an hour and a half, which was all too short., Mr. Wilkes proved to be a raconteur of exceptional Utility, and bis address was punctuated with frequent applause. Mrs. N. Homier, convener of , the Literary Circle, introduced the . speaker, and Mrs. Vincent, ,hon. secre- , tary, in returning thanks, which was 1 carried with acclamation, voiced the request of many present that Mr. Wilkes would favbr them with another such evening, this bringing forth renewed applause.* Excrmsions of delight and interest were heard on all sides. Musical items were interspersed as follows: Pianoforte solo, Miss Clark; song, Mrs. Auld; violin solo, Mr.»L. S. Vincent ; duet, Mosdames Bnrriball and' C. E.

Robinson. Misses Alice Cressland and' Ivy Crawford were accompahistes. Tbs room was exquisitely decorated by Mrs. T. Corson, with roses, honeysuckle, azaleas, and rhododendrons, and with soft pink shaded Helds the room was most attractive. Delicious supper was dispensed bv, the following hostesses of the cirle:

Mesdames T. A. Crawford, Vincent, W. A. Smith. Hoonri’. Blackbm-n, T. Pear-

son and J. D. Smith, and Matron Clark. Motown.; Par ! «h Sunday Services : Motu 11 a.m., Matawai 7 p.m. Sacred solo at evening sendee. Rev. Ward, Vicar.

Services. Tolaga Bay, Sunday, November 9th : 7.59, Holv Communion, Toliga; 30.30. H.C. and Sermon, Hauiti Maori

f ‘h-i,vcb ; 2.39. Evensong and Sermon, Whnreknka Soldier Settlement, Mr. Farthing’s house; 2.30, Evensong and Sermon, Puhatawni Maori Church; 7, Evensong and Sermon, Tolaga (subject, “To Catch. Cure, Keep”). E. C. R. Beale. Virar. >

“It- is the most perfect tone-producer I have heard.” Thus the opinion of an eminent singer, after hearing the “Stradinhone.” Odl and lot us demonstrate this wonderful .instrument to you at our showroom, Palace Picture Buildings. V-11-sise cabinets from 26 guineas. Vnoallan records from 4/6. Lyric needles 1/3 box of 200. Catalogues free. Write P.O. Bor 106, or telephone ll. #

i Th e Ta Reinga sports will bo held at Ruakiturl station on Boxing Day.

Senior-Serge ant Fitzpatrick, of the Gisborne police force, is at present absent on holiday leave. Me. D. P. Wincheomb, Inspector of tha Public Trust Office, is at present in Gisborne on a periodical visit to the local branch. Mr. Wincheomb completes his inspection at the end of next week, and returns to his headquarters at Palmerston North.

To understand what can he achieved f planting forest trees one should visit. •aw a House (says the Rotorua Chronicle). Tliei noble oak in the garden is a glorious sight, a mass of vivid green. Its branches cover a circumference of 120 feet and yet it is not 40 years old. Iu addition to the reduction in freight on benzine and motor spirits, the Railway Department has decided to make the same reduction in. freight on kerosene, operating as from the 3rd inst. The rate on wool ha.j also, been reduced as from to-day from the classified rate H phis 40 pier cent, to the same classification plus 25 per cent.

The pay-out to the native owners of the Mataliiila block is now being made (reports the Whakatane Press). The Wail'aka, Land Board has commenced the distribution of tile first instalment of the purchase money at Te Toko. The block was purchased for £33,000,. and of this £20,000 is now being distributed. The balance is to be paid out within three years.

A bogie brake van and a eonipo car have been added to the rolling stock of the Tauranga-Awakeri section of the East Coast railway. The car is in advance of the present stock and has chair scats in the first-class. The Department has. also added fifteen high-side goods waggons and five waggons for the transport of butter. Practically ail the new stock is in commission, and will make for the increased comfort of passengers and the expeditious handling of goods. The butter traffic has increased coneidembly of late, and the additional .waggons are specially insulated for the carriage of dairy and perishable produce.

No, little excitement is being caused at. present by a small Maori boy who tprms himself a prophet, reports the Waikaremoana correspondent of the Wairoa (Star. This youth who is about 12 years of age, alleges that he dreams of hidden sums of money—money buried by Te Kooti’s men whilst fighting in this locality. Quite a considerable amount has been found so far, about £SO, but most oil it ,is money which has been burnt and then buried by the “tohungas” or "medicine men” during an illness of one of the trible. This "rite” is sup-

posed to drive away the evil butour young prophet friend—along with a large number of pals of his own age—apparently thinks more of the good things that money will buy, than ho cares for safety from the evil spirits of his forbears.

Further particulars respecting the fire at the Grand Picture Palace at Auckland show' that it was caused through the breaking of the film which was being shown, and the flames quickly ran through the spool and spread to other films. The operator at once applied .the fire extinguisher which was in the box, but the inflammable nature of the spools made his task difficult and he was obliged to leave the box. The city i fire brigade bdd been quickly summoned

■ and the fire, which was burning itself 7 out, was soon extinguished by the firemen.. Practically the full programme of films was destroyed. Considerable damage was also done to the operating machine. The operator! escaped with slight burns to his hands. Damage by water was done to the theatre staircases, and in the adjoining Phoenix Chambers. The fire was confined to the operating box. which is fireproof. The theatre quickly emptied, hut there was no panic. -<