LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 50, 6 October 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Borough Council meeting on Tuesday night was not concluded till nearly half-past ten, though why it should have lasted half that time is beyond conception. A great waste of time was occasioned over an application to keep a pig in the Borough. One Councillor proposed that the Nuisance Inspector should report to the next meeting on the application, as if the Council could not deal with such a matter. Cr Whinray, during the discussion, said that Aberdeen road was practically in the country, and residents there were country farmers.

The mail to go by the Australia for South closes at 4 o'clock to-day;-

Mr Booth, R-M., left for the Coast yesterday morning to hold the usual Courts up there. _

The s.s. Australia ought to appear in the Bay during the day. The Suva should also put in an appearance towards evening. The lighters were unable to work at the Blair Drummond the past two days owing to the rough weather. Mr E, F, Joyce returns thanks to the ratepayers of the Whataupoko Road District for returning him at the head of the poll.

At the R.M. Court to-dav a prohibition order, applied for by R. Ballantyne against W. E. Ballantyne, was refused.

The Rev, J.T. Wills paid a visit to Gisborne last week, He expresses himself well pleased with his present charge.

Owing to the heavy rains the big river is in high fresh, as also are all the inland rivers.

Since Captain Boylan took action in Gisborne relative to the non-payment of fines by volunteers, there appears to have been a general following of hie example throughout New Zealand; A large fire broke out at MoAUums and Co’s sawmill in Invercargill 'yesterday. The building was burned to the ground, nothing being saved. There was no insurance. The New Zealand Times, noticing the result of the election, names eight new members aS able and promising men, among the eight being Messrs T. Tanner and J. Carroll,

The R.M. Court on Tuesday was occupied a considerable time in hearing an interpleader summons brought by Messrs Stubbs and McDonald against the seizure of certain property in the Sir George Grey Hotel, Judgment was reserved until October, 18. Late on Tuesday night the S.s. Ohan arrived from South, and the Snark proceeded out to her early on Wednesday morning. Owing to the roughness of the sea it was impossible to lighter any cargo, so the Ohau steamed across to Kick’s Head where she lay for the rest of the day. She leaves for Auckland this morning. A telegram elsewhere states that “ The Arrow ” won the Scurry race at Napier, young “ Bruiser ” Banks being in the saddle. It will be remembered that last year “ Bruiser ” won the same race with The Arrow. That the plucky little fellow is quickly making a name for himself as a light weight is shown by the fact that out of his three mounts he has won twice, and was second once. £ At Hokitika lest Saturday a deputation 0 Mr Bevan's supporters waited on him and a’leged that the provisions of the Corrupt Practices Prevention Act had been contravened in many ways. They therefore requested Mr Bevan to take steps to have Mr Grimmond unseated. There was £2OO subscribed for the I urpose, and more money was forthcoming if necessary. Mr Bevan in reply said he felt he could not take any steps under the circumstances, though he was sitisfied that rollstuifing- personation, double voting, bribery, voiing by minors, &0., had been carried on. Major Atkinson informs the Wellington Post that he has not in any way undertaken to form a Ministry, but has merely asked for time to consider the position and see what he can do. He will take no decisive steps until he is sure of his ground, and if he does not see his way perfectly clear he will abandon the attempt. He states emphatically that no coalition can take place between himself and Sir Julius Vogel. That might have been possible in 1884; it is utterly impossible now. He would never consent to it, and he considers that any such combination would be a disgrace, as the whole objeet of the House had been to turn Sir Julius Vogel out of power, If the new House wishes to retain the present Treasurer it can do so, but if sb, Major Atkinson will stand aloof, and none of his supporters will consent to follow Sir Julius. Major Atkinson says he is desirous that there should be no misunderstanding on this point—a coalition between his party and Sir Julius Vogel is absolutely impossible. The Poverty Bay Rowing Club held their annual meeting at the Albion Hotel on Tuesday evening, the Captain (Mr Fox) being in the chair, There were thirteen present- Mr Graham Was re-elected President, and Messrs Crawfbrd, Shelton, and Joyce were elected Vice-Presidents. Mr W. Fox was re-elected Captain, and Mr W. Walters Deputy. Captain. Messrs C. Lewis and Nesbitt were re-elected Secretary and Treasurer, and the previous Committee were re-appointed—Messrs Lee, Gidney, Turner, Buren, and R. Moore. The financial position of the Club was discussed, there being still a considerable debt to clear off, but it was thought that with the present years’ subscriptions and the fees from new members, the Club would be almost free from encumbrance. The Chairman considered that they had got on very well so far, and said if the individual members exerted themselves the Club might soon be In a prosperous state,

At the Borough Council on Thursday night, Cr Tucker in proposing the acceptance of Mr William’s tender for a watering cart, said he did so because he liked making exEeriments with the ratepayers’ money. He ad never seen such a cart as that proposed, and he could not understand its construction. Like Cr Townley he was moved to his proposal because he could have a chance of borrowing it on a Sunday. All this is very funny, but there is many a true word spoken in jest, It is only right to Captain Tucker to say that he believed the spring gig, as he called it, would be lighter than the eart offered by Mr Humphries, and that this fact would be taken into consideration by anyone tendering for the position of driver. Still it would be just as well if Councillors did not treat Borough matters with so much levity. It might also be pointed out that the successful contractor's conditions are very vague, In an article on Major Atkinson the Post says; —We would strongly urge the young and promising members whose ability and position entitle them to aspire to office, to hold aloof from all present approaches on the part of Major Atkinson, tn turn away from the gilt, tering bait with which he may try to tempt them, and resolutely refuse to ’ink their fortunes with his in whatmay fairly be regarded as a forlorn hope. Over anxiety to obtain office has ruined many a promising career, and deferred, untill heart sickness has set in, the realisation of hopes which once seemed reasonable and within measurable distance of accomplishment. Messrs Hursthouse, Wakefield, and Russell had bitter cause to regret the fatal readiness with which in 1884 they accepted Major Atdison'e offer of portfolios. They wore scarcely sworn in before they were kicked out. A like fat i is almost certain to follow and ait nd any Administration which Major Atkinson may now form. The annual meeting of the Gisborne Rowing Club was held at the Masonic Hotel on Tuesday evening. There were 23 present, Mr Barnes being in the chair. A satisfactory report and balance-sheet were presented and adopted. Mr A, Graham was elected President, and Mr Crawford Vice-President. For the position ot Captain, Messrs Bourn and Barnes weie proposed, and the latter, who was stated to be the senior member of the two nominees, was elected with 12 to Mr Bourn's IX. Mr E Brown was re-elected Secretary, and Mr Rawson was elected Tree, surer. Messrs O’Meara, Sheet, Bourn, Miller, and Morgan were elected a Committee for the ensuing year, and Mr Lunn was appointed Auditor. A discussion took place as to the finances of the Club, as the boat-builder was pressing the Club for an early settlement. It was decided to make a five shilling call on the members. On a suggestion that a fancy dress ball, a costume cricket match, or something of the kind be got up to supplement the Club’s funds, Mr Sage said they were only temporarily pressed and it would be a disgrace to them if they were not able to raise so small an amount without going to the public. A number of new members were elected. Dr Pollen kindly promised to give two cups for competition in the ensuing season.

The Concert at Makaraka, owing to the boisterous weather, is postponed from Friday next for three weeks.—Advt.

On account of the rough weather the Wesleyan Bazaar is postponed till Friday next. Postponed for one day only. Numerous goods. Low figures. Read advertisement.— Advt.