LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 48, 1 October 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Wanganui Herald on Friday last tipped Mr Kelly to win the Taranaki seat. Mr Kelly has forfeited his deposit, having only scored 26 votes. Attention is particularly drawn to the Wesleyan Bazaar and Gift Auction advertisement which appears elsewhere. To farmers the announcement should prove of value. It is stated that the proper course for the Government now to take is to tender their resignation, and advise the Governor to send for Major Atkinson as the mover of the resolution that led to their downfall. Captain Jackson Barry, well known in New Zealand, figured as a witness in the NS. W. divorce case of Dorn v. Dorn. Captain Barry gave his evidence in a very racy manner. From information received we learn that the accident to young Moore was in no way occasioned by the driver of the vehicle which knocked him down, nor was the accident caused by driving round a corner. A telegram last night from Wellington says that after investigation the constable who interfered at Mr Ivess’ meeting at Napier has been reduced to the bottom of the 3rd class list.

The. Napier Telegraph says:—The Liberals, by their defeat yesterday in Napier, must have lost from £6OO to £BOO in bets. In former years they also lost heavily in betting, but in the matter of paying such bets they have never distinguished themselves, Patrick Proctor, the pointsman who dis. tinguisbed himself by liis bravery ahd presence of mind in connection with the Hawkesbury railway accident, has been presented with upwards of £l5O, raised by public subscription as a mark of approbation of his conduct, This is what the Bell Bays of Tole—but not what it thinks :—ln the retirement of Mr Tole from the field we have the loss—for a time at least—of one of the best specimens of our young and rising colonials, a class that it should be the pride of all leal-hearted New Zealanders, to encourage.”

A flfty-mile bicycle road race took plane at Christchurch on Monday, and resulted in a win for li. Bargrove, scratch, oi the Pioneer Club, who did the distance in three hours and thirty-five minutes. The race was a sealed handicap, and nine competed, the limited man being allowed twenty minutes. A married woman in Christchurch, whose name, appropriately enough, is Mrs Childs, lately gave birth to triplets, and his Worship the Mayor of Christchurch tried to get the Queen’s Bounty of three guineas for hsr, He was not successful, however, and now a subscription list is being organised for the mother.

At the R.M. Court yesterday D. Murray bailiff, was charged with stealing from a man named Turrell a valuable document. There seemed to be soma misconception between the parties as to whether or not it had been agreed co withdraw the charge. Eventually the informant and his witnesses were examined, and the case was dismissed. The s.s. Suva, Captain Spinks, arrived from Auckland at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday. The Suva left Auckland at 6 p.m. on the 27th called in at Hicks Bay, Awanui and Tologa Bay. Strong westerly winds and heavy seas were experienced until East Cape was passed, from there westerly wind and smooth sea. Wr and Mrs Martin and two children and Mr Turner were passengers. There was great excitement in Wellington on Monday night over the elections, and although the weather was wet, immense crowds assembled opposite the Evening Post office where the returns were posted up. When the news of Sir Robert Stout’s defeat was announced there were loud cheers, and Sir Julius Vogel’s return was greeted with groans.

The Auckland Star says the returns show that there are eight Government supporters and two doubtfuls against 29 for the Opposition in the North Island. In the South Island there are 30 Government supporters, 17 Oppositionists, and five doubtful. In the whole country the Government show 38 votes, the Opposition 46, and the doubtfuls are seven. From one end of Now Zealand to the other Mr Ormond is regarded, and has been regarded for many years, says the Bell, as the worst and most selfish member of the Selfish Party which seeks to subordinate everything to the aggrandisement of its class. He has not one solitary sentiment in sympathy with the people, and his return to Parliament by a town constituency places an almost indelible stigma on its manhood. Says the N.Z. Herald: “At his meeting on Friday night the lion. Mr Tole, Minister of Justice, undertook to protect such of his supporters as might be guilty of breaking the Corrupt Practices Act from the unpleasant penalties with which their conduct might be followed.” The Herald is very severe on Mr Tole for his remarks, alleging that it was his bounden duty, as Minister of Justice, to guard against any infraction of the law.

al The a.a, Orawaiti leaves Napier on Monday a ternoon and wil I reach here on Tuesday. he proceeds on direct to Auckland same morning.

Mrs; Elizabeth Hilliard (of Iowa), Mrs Margaret Arnoiil (of Ohio), and Mrs Susan Bailey (of Dakota) are sisters. The first is_ 112 years old, the second 100, and the third 90, making a total of 317 years lor these three remarkable women.

With the approach of summer Mr E. Lin is to. tee fore in notifying to the public tha he is now prepared to supply them with horehound beer, ginger beer, dandelion tonic, and hop tonic. These beverages are now eetabjrehed in the favour of the public, and should meet with a ready sale. Early on Sunday morning the Tarawera will arrive from Napier. She left Wellington at five last night. At 0 a.m. she will Start for Auckland.

Mr Atkin, of the ooaohbuilding firm of that name of Auckland, was a passenger by the Waharapa. Mr Atkin ia taking a number uf carriages down to exhibit in the Napier show. Mr Wallace, of Wallace and Hotham, of Otahuhu, was also a passenger to Napier, He is taking down a number of exhibits to the show.

A number of gentlemen who were going down South in the Wairatapa came ashore here, and were driven out to Ormond. On their return to town they expressed their astonishment at the good country they passed through. The s.s. Ohau leaves Wellington this afternoon and should arrive here on Tuesday morning, it 7 am. she proceeds on her journey to Auckland.

At 10.45 a.m. yesterday the s.s. Wairarapa anchored in the Bay. She made a very fast passage from Auckland, having very favorable weather during the passage down. The passengers were Misses Von dor Heyde, Bees, and Longley; Mrs Longley; Messrs Paul and Hart.

A telegram from Nelson says!—A very curious case has arissn in Connection with the city election. The Corrupt Practices Act disqualifies any person letting a Committee room to a candidate. Mr Piper, one of the candidates, is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and so is his proposer. Prior to the nomination Mr Gibbs, another candidate, hired the Association Hall as a Committee room. The Association not being a corporate body, the question has been raised whether the whole of the members ere not disqualified ; if so, Mr Piper’s nomination is invalid. Legal opinions differ.” Some months ago one of the railway employees lost his coat near the Opawa bridge and in it his wages for the preceding month. Diligent search and enquiry was made, says a Blenheim paper, but no clue could be got, and the garment and month's wages were given up as lost. One day last week, Mr John Page, having to go inside a tank at Messrs Dodson and Co.’s brewery, cast round for something to protect his clothing, and finally hit upon an old coat that had for months done service as a dog’s bed, door-mat, and various other purposes. When the work ended, Mr Page accidentally put his hand in a pocket of the coat, and there tound a micellaneous collection of blacking, telegrams, railway orders, and seven £1 notes. The telegram gave a cine to owner, and restitution was at once made. The curious part of the affair is that no one ean tell how the coat got to the brewery, and the owner believes still that he left it near his work at the bridge. Never has Gisborne seen such a military display as that of Thursday evening. At four o’clock in the afternoon the town contingent of the East Coast Hussars proceeded out to Makaraka to meet the country members. Their departure was witnessed by a large number of people who expressed terms of great praise at the smart appearance of the men. Shortly after five both the town and country contingents rode through the town and ” broke up" at the Albion Hotel. The men created a great impression on all who saw them, and under Captain Winter they will shortly prove an efficient corps. At 7.30 p.m, the Hussars, numbering 44, the J Battery (under Captain Boylan) numbering 50, and the cadets (under Captain Warren) paraded for inspection. The three corps, mustering as they dill 154 all told, excited general admiration. After marching out the men were inspected by Major Porter, who expressed himself as highly satisfied. In the evening the Hussars had a supper in the Albion Hotel to which 45 sat down. The spread was indeed a good one, and reflected great credit on Host Cassin. Several speeches were made and toasts were drunk, The company dispersed after expressing themselves greatly pleased with the evening’s entertainment. Church of England Country Services— There will ba no service at Patutahi next Sunday (to-morrow). —(Advt.) Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society > A lecture will be delivered by Mr John Warren on ” The Panama Canal" at the Church on Monday next, at 7.80, All are invited,—(Advt.) Presbyterian Services next Sunday (tomorrow)—Patutahi 2.30, Mr R, H. Scott; Makauri 1.30, Matawhero 8. Rev. J. Meara ; St. Andrews 11 and 7, open Church.—(Advt.)