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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17146, 31 December 1929, Page 6

The Herald will not bo published to-morrow, New Year's Day. Gisborne swimmers selected to go into training for the Hnwke's Bay provincial championships and Swain Memorial teams' race are as follow : E. Bradley, R. Murphy, T. Wauchop, R. Colebourne, D. W. McKeague, J. Crawford, W. Barton, and J. Miller. From the abovementioned swimmers four will be chosen to represent the Gisborne Amateur Surf and Swimming Club at the forthcoming competitions. Mr. C. E. Brown is the selector.

Consequent on the fall in wool values this month, a number of Gisborne growers are still determined to hold their wool. Some of the Poverty Bay clips wore sent to Napier in time for the first wale in November, but instructions were given that the wool was to be held till some future sale. Similar instruction's were given in r> gr.rd to wool sent in time for both the December and next month's sales, and some of the fleece shipped from this port early in November will not be ottered in Napier before February. At last night's swimming carnival, held under the auspices of the Gisborne Amateur Surf and Swimming Club at the High School baths, it was announced that Miss Kathleen .Miller, champion furlong and quarter-mile lady swimmer ol New Zealand, would attempt at the Gisborno club's carnival on Saturday evening to the time of lmin 525c2 for the 150yds registered here by Miss Pauline Hoeft, of Auckland, in the town baths on March 30, 192&. Last evening Miss Miller won the 100yds ladies' handicap from scratch in 69 3-ssec. beating Miss Jean Richardson (7see) easily. She competed also in the 66 2-3yds open handicap, finishing v second.

"Ho was a very wise fellow," remarked Messrs C. Blackburn and Phil Bike, J's.P., in dealing with a man of 33 years who appeared in the police court this morning on remand on a charge of being found m a state of helpless drunkenness on December 23. "The accused realised that he was a bit shaky and was beginning to see things," "remarked Senior-Sergeant Wade. "lie thought he had better have a .little medical treatment and rest, and practically gave himself up. He has been down at the gaol for a few days, and you can see a great improvement in him this morning." The accused, who explained that ho had work to go to, was convicted and discharged and ordered to pay medical expenses, £2, being allowed six weeks in which to pay the amount.

Settlers on the Waingake road, especially on the lower length of the road near the junction with the main south highway, have been concerned on several occasions recently by the speeding indulged in by motorists and motor-cyclists in their neighborhood. The road surface is in good order, and there is not a great deal of traffic in the ordinary way; perhaps this is one of the reasons for the occasional appearance on the road of speedsters, sometimes in parties. Yesterday four cars tore down the road just at sunsot, one following the other at short intervals, and their speed was estimated at from 60 to 70 miles an hour. Each of the machines was capably handled, and the daring of one of the drivers was evidenced when he shot past another car at breakneck speed with inches only to spare between the hubs of the ears. If amateur racing drivers took all the risks themselves, the settlers would not *<(•} inclined to criticise their actions, but the rights of other (traffic and the safety of pedestrians are commended to users of the road, in future.

Motor vehicle accidents in the Auckland urban area during 1929 accounted for 28 deaths, an increase of two on the total for the previous year. In 192/ there were 21 deaths, and in 1926 a total .of 41 lives were lost in motor vehicle accidents around Auckland. An analysis of the fatalities shows that over half concerned pedestrians, a smaller number being drivers oi cars or trucks, or riders of motor bicycles.—Special. A few days after the opening of the YVaioeka road for the holiday traffic heavy rain in the back country caused a blockage just before Christmas. .No definite information has been received in Gisbornc as to whether the road is again open for traffic, but it is understood thai the blockage has been removed. A number of inquiries have been made of Mr. G. Crawshaw, the A.A.A. agent in Gisbornc, concerning the state of the road, and the advice he has been giving is that unless a motorist particularly desires to take that route it would be better not to undertake it in view of difficulties which may be encountered. Large numbers of motorists have been passing through Gisbome during the holiday period, and have used the camping grounds. The Waikanae beach area appears to be the more popular of the two places provided, and last night 14 parties were camped there, wbile this ground was well patronised throughout the Christmas holidays. The parties making use of the, area have expressed particular satisfaction witli the facilities provided. The recently provided ground at Victoria Domain also has been fairly well availed of, and although the finishing touches were still being put to the building when the holidays commenced the parties which chose the place did not appear to be inconvenienced. * Early next week thousands of sheep are expected to be on the move on main outlet routes from Poverty Bay. The majority of the sheep will be taking the northern road to Taneatua, where they will be put on the train for Waikato. Very few sheep arc expected to go to Hawko's Bay this year, but •some are bound for the Wairoa district. The sheep going to the Waikato, mostly breeding ewes, will be despatched in mobs of about 2."00, some taking the road via Motu, while others will proceed along the YVaioeka route. Home of the sheep from the Coast,' those leaving from north of Ruatoria, will be proceeding via Hicks Bay and Te Jvaha.

On account of the intervention of the Onristmas holidays, Gisborne wool growers were several days later than vvould have iteen the case otherwise in receiving payment for the wool sold at the .Napier sale, but as Christmas Day was the fourteenth day, prompt day was postponed till the next banking day, which was Saturday. The lodgments were made with the banks at Napier on that day, but Gisborne growers did not Have tneir accounts credited with the sums owing to them till yesterday, advice of the lodgments in Napier not having been received in Gisborne on Saturday in time for the necessary action to be taken ihere, Thus prompt day for Gisborne was five days later than it would have Ueen had there been no holidays 'intervening.

After, the Wellington-Poverty Bay cricket match concluded yesterday afternoon, Mr. 0. R. Olsen, the local captain ; congratulated the visitors on their victory, and mentioned the pleasure it gave Gisoorno cricketers to receive memoers of the Wellington team, who had made themselves most popular here. In reply. Mr. A. Donoghue thanked Gisborne foi its hospitality and said it was a pleasure to .come here. He and his team, however, were disappointed in not being a>ble to meet Mr. V. C. 11. Mitford, who had done a great deal to make their last visit a most enjoyable one. They appreciated Mr. Mitford's hospitality to such a, great extent that they had brought with them a memento of last year's visit. This took the form of the ball used in last season's match, autographed by tiie players, and mounted on crossed bats! and stumps.

Donations of money towards the Christmas fund of Cook Hospital are acknowledged by the Matron from the following:—Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sherratt, Mr. P. W. Nolan, Mr. VV. F. lies, Messrs. W. Pettie and Co., "KM.," Father Ivelly, St. Vincent do Paul Society, Mrs. Seymour, "A Friend," Mrs. A. Scott, Mr. Oman, Mrs. Oman, Air. Orviss, Mr. G. W, Willock, Mr. Leggett, Mr. Lodger, Mr. James Innes, Mr.' (J. ,J. Morris, Mr. Benson, Mr. Bayliss, Master Grant McKee, Master Robinson, Mrs. Fairlie, Manutuke Girl Guides, Maori Mission Children, Mrs. Zachariah, Mr. and Mrs, Kenway, Mr.and Mrs. T. S. Harper, "Anonymous," and donations per Mr. T. Kyne. Other donations towards the fund were received from the. following: Mrs. Margoliouth, sweets and flowers; Mrs. Scott, toys; Patutahi Women's Institute, toys; Miss A. L. Williams, ibooks; Mrs. Aislabie, toys; Miss Pickett, toys; Messrs. McGruer and Co., toys; "A Friend," sweets; Miss Shaw, toys; Mrs. Leggett, toys; Mrs. Thompson, dolls ; the Misses Tucker, Christmas stockings; Mrs. Mac Gibbon, flowers; Misses Joan and Vivian Ravenhill, dolls; Mr. H. J. Bushnel], books and toys; Ormond Priesbyterian Church Ladies' Guild, toys; Messrs. Common, Shelton and Co., chocolates; Mrs. -Gray, lemons; Mr. S. H. Phillips, apples and sweets; Mr. Harre, toys; Mr. T. Adams, toys; the Brownies (Mangapapa), toys; Turanganui Hotel, cakes; Mrs. Nolan, toys; Mrs. W. J. TrafToid. gifts; Mr. D. J. Barry, soft drinks; N.Z. Breweries, ale.

The Loyal Gisborne Lodge, 6087, Manchester Unity Oddfellows, held a most successful past grand's meeting last night, the attendance being good, considering counter attractions and the fact that'many of the past grands were on holiday. Bro. C. H. Ainbridge, P.D.G.M., presided; assisted by Bros. P. Schwabe, P.G., F. T. Robinson, P.G., H. T. Sinder, P.G., Bros. G. Mcßae, P.G., of the Loyal YVaihi Lodge; L. Rhodes, P.G., of the Otago district; C. Petersen, P.G., R. J. McKay, P.G., John Dover, P.G., Frank Cox, P.G., F. W. Nelson, P.G., supporters; G. A. Holmes, P.G., acting warden; Bro. H. J. Clayton, P.G., and Bro. W. K. Robb, P.G., conductors and examining officers. The chairman reported the sad fatality to Bro. J. D. Randle, late of the Dunedin lodge, and a motion of sympathy with the bereaved family was carried in silence, all standing. The acting-secretary, Bro. F. T. Robinson, read the warrant calling the meeting, certificates on behalf of six past officers were read, and a motion carried that they receive the degree* of past elective secretary, past vice grand, and past noble grand. This was carried out most impressively, the signs and passwords being given by the deputy master, Bro. P. Schwabe. Five certificates were then read and approved for the purple lecture, which was read by Bros. C. H. Ambridge, P. Schwabe, H. T. Sinden, and F. T. Robinson. The secrets were explained by the deputy master, after which the candidates retired and worked their way into the lodge and were admitted into the circle of past officers. The final charge progression was lead by Bro. F. T. Robinson. Fraternal greetings were then received firom many present, and a hope expressed that these gatherings would be held more frequently. Apologies for absence were received from Bros. G. S. Vincent. P.G., B. S. Cox, P.G., A. W. Elliott, P. 0., R, W. Cook, P.G., and W, H, Harris, V,Q.