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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16492, 9 November 1927, Page 6

James Paumea Ferris, of Wainui, licensed interpreter, has been adjudged bankrupt, and a meeting of creditors has been Summoned for Tuesday, November 22, at 11 a.m.

A good catch; was made from the breakwater during the weekend, when a schflapper weighing nearly 2Jib was hooked. This is considered to be one of the largest schnapper caught around Gisborne.

The emergency outlet i'or the Kniti wharf traffic, provided by the Harbor Board pending the completion of the new Haiti esplanado road, is giving good service. Progress with the new road is steady, and the greater part of Fne metalling has been completed.''

Some of the early fruits have made their appearance on the Gisborne market. A few of the early varieties of plums came in during the past few days, while gooseberries and strawberries are also on salo from the local growers. The si/.o of the plums is as yet small, but it should not bo long be.foro they improve both in size and in color.

The lack of coaching Ibr the lifesaving squad has resulted in a loss of interest in the work of the surfing squad of the Gisborne Swimming Club. There is a probability tliat this season tho squad will be able to work more consistently, for an effort is to be made to secure the. services of an experienced coach. Tho reel and lino at tho beach are in first-class order.

“ The club has to mourn the loss of a keen supporter and one who had taken a great personal interest in sport of all descriptions,” remarked Mr. H. F. Forster, president of the Gisborne Surf and Swimming Club, in referring last evening to the passing of the Hon. Sir James Carroll. The deepest 3 sympathy of the club members was expressed to Lady Carroll and other relatives of the deceased.

A paragraph which appeared in last night’s Herald, respecting the narrow escape from serious injury experienced by a lady rider when her horse put a foot through the planking'of a bridge, ascribed the incidcnt-to .the combined railway and traffic bridge at Waikohu. This was incorrect, the accident having occurred on n bridge at Rakauroa, which does not come under tho supervision of the Railway Department.

A visit of inspection was paid to Whareongaonga yesterday by the Harbor Engineer, Mr. It. Campbell. The men working on co-operative contract terms there, procuring beach rubble for the harbor works at Gisborne, are kept busy, working from daylight till dark, and are just able to keep the scow Zingara going. The co-operators have the use. of one crane and the steam navvy, owned by the Harbor Board.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Henry James Sutton, showman, was to have been held this morning,, but bankrupt was not present. It' was stated, however, by the deputy official assignee, Mr. O. Blackburn, that bankrupt had advised him that he would be unable to attend, and Mr. Blackburn had accordingly notified the creditors, none of whom attended this morning, and the meeting was adjourned until December 19, Air. D. W. lies appeared on behalf of bankrupt.

There is a refreshing celerity about the dumping of the stone from tho hopper barges, at the end of the Kaiti breakwater, where tho rubble is being laid on the sea-floor to make a foundation for the concrete structure. The barges are towed past the end of the wall by the G.H.B. launch, a line is cast lrom the wall to the barge, and as it is drawn taut the barge swings into line between the breakwater and a mark on the hills behind Muriwai. A\signal from a man on the wall, and the hoppers are struck open with a couple of blows, and the stone released. The whole operation, from the time the hopper barge is filled at the Kaiti wharf, until it is laid again alongside tho scow, occupies only a few minutes.

The Whakatane Borough Csuncil recently wrote asking the Whakatane Chamber of Commerce to co-operate with it and the County Council, and the Opotiki local and 1 other bodies with a view to urging upon tho Minister of Public Works, tho Hon. K. S. Williams, the importance of completing the WaimanaWaikaremoana road in preference to the Ruatahuna-Waikaremoana road, as the former roacf would prove a very important outlet between tho Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. The council had set up a committee to wait on tho Minister, and the chamber was asked to appoint representatives to join the deputation. Air. McCulloch pointed out the advantages of the Waimana-Waikare-moana route as a means of linking up the two Bays. It was decided to join tho deputation ns requested bv the Borough Council. Mr. 0. A. Neill, president of Iho Tolngn Bhv Bowling Club, has presented a handsome silver cup for the championship singles competition in connection with the club, r The cup is of solid silver, of goblet design, with handle, and is one of the finest cups seen at Tolaga Bay. Mr. Neill has also presented the Tennis Club with a silver cup for the men’s championship dingles, whilst an anonymous donor lias presented the club with a silver cup for the ladies’ championship singles. The cups will he on view at the official opening of the two clubs, which takes place to-morrow afternoon. The club’s grounds are looking well and are in splendid condition for (playing, whilst the surroundings make it one of the beauty spots of tho township. Both clubs have secured increased membership and are looking forward to successful seasons, particularly with the advantage of the summer time innovation,—Special,

The complete change-over in the shunting system at the Christchurch station will not be made till after Show week, though the interlocking system on the goods railway lines between Addington and Middleton will be completed this week.

At the annual meeting of the Gisborne ,Surf and Swimming Club, held last evening, feeling reference was made to the loss suffered by the honorary secretary, Mrs. A. E. Beer, in the death of her brother, the late Captain Trask. A vote df condolence was carried with the customary honors. Immediate action by the Government to provide for the future electric power requirements for Canterbury, whs urged bv Mr. R. Climie. organiser ol tho Canterbury Progress League, in a comprehensive report on the subject which he submitted at the last meeting of the executive of the league. It was decided to hold a conference at an early elate to discuss the matter.

A rumor that, the £20,000 prize in an oversea lottery had been won by a Hastings butcher was abroad in Hastings on Saturday. An alternative story credited the prize to a locirl publican, but there seems to be no foundation of fact in either story. The truth appears to be that a butcher other than the one concerned in tiro rumor won about £3O.

While travelling from the King Country with a lorry load on Sunday, Mr. L. Carvcll had the misfortune to lose the lorry and contents through the vehicle catching fire at Fern Flats. He was in the act. of putting some bonino in the tank when an explosion occurred, and soon the vehicle was enveloped in flames. Mr.. Carvell had a narrow escape, the front of his clothes and his eyebrows being singed. ,U

In connection with the silting up of the Grey bar, an interesting letter was received recently by the Grevmouth Harbor Board from the Stewart Hydro Pneumatic Excavating Co., Dunedin, stating that by the newly developed process consisting of jets- of water under high pressure, encased in a continuous sleeve of air, it is possible to remove tlie bar and provide such depth of water to allow vessels to enter the port- or leave at any time. The board decided to write for details. The reconstruction of the main north telegraph line, on which five gangs have been working along Papanui road, Christchurch, will be completed this week. Tho open wire telephone circuits which the Telegraph Department is providing as auxiliaries to the underground telephone cable at Sockburn will be connected this week. This is expected to improve telephonic, communication between Dunedin and the northern towns.

A curious fact in connection with wireless is mentioned by a- correspondent from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. “It is quite hopeless in Kalgoorlie,” ho writes. “We have had repeated attempts but results have been no good. I think the reason is that rve have no water in the ground. Our mines go down practically dry for thousands of feet. This is peculiar to Kalgoorlie, because some 60 to 100 miles north there is plenty of underground water at quite shallow levels, say 40ft. deep.” \

A good deal of consternation was caused on the harbor side at Dunedin recently, when 1 the 12 ft. 6in. sailing dinghy, Lassie, capsized off Lambert’s Cove. There was a fresh south-west breeze prevailing at the time, and it is understood that the boat was carrying full sail when she was struck by a sudden squall and capsized. The launch Nomad, which was cruising in the vicinity, took the swamped boat in tow and beached her at the Cove, where she was bailed out. The crew were little the worse for their wetting, and quickly had their craft afloat again. It is only to be expected that at the commencement there will bo a considerable amount of confusion owing to the advent of daylight saving. A suburbanite, who has reason to pride himself as an amateur |ardener, put on all the clocks in his house, so as to be sure to be in time for business last Monday morning. He told the other members of the household that daylight ,saving came into force that day. They, however, disagreed, and an argument ensued. Eventually, it was decided to call in the assistance of a neighbor. The decision was given against the head of the house, so the latter returned to his home and put the clocks hack for another wdok. — Auckland Star.

A train comprising two engines and 14 coaches left Thorndon station, Wellington, punctually at 1 p.m. on Saturday for the excursion "trip up the Wanganui river. The train was crowded, 425 passengers making‘.the trip, which was a very enjoyable one indeed. Hotel accommodation was booked by the Railway Department at Wanganui, and everything possible was done for the convenience of tho excursionists, who were loud in their praise concerning the sights they saw, which included the Sargent Art Gallery. Saturday was spent going to and at Wanganui,’and Sunday on "the river, the boat leaving at 9 a.m., and returning eight- hours' later. A number of excursibnists were picked up en route.