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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 65, 28 June 1873, Page 2

Hans Bbeitmann bought no oil shares— He did what he thought right. He said, “ I’ll keep my ten bob “And play at pool to-night.” Hans Breitmann kept his ten bob; Hans Breitmann played at pool. Hans Breitmann lost his ten bob ; Then thought he was a fool. He did not like a swindle, So to his friends he said :— “ My friends don’t, by those a Oil-men, •* Be into a swindle led.” His eloquence with “ oily rills,” Convinced them Hans was right; They held fast to their ten bobs * With all their main and might. Two years and more have pass’d away, Since sprung the oil-“ spec’ ” up; Hans Breitmann plays no more at pool: Hans Breitmann has no luck. He now regrets his lowly fate; He has no wealth to boast; He goes about quite desolate, And looks like Hamlet’s ghost. The lamps that now burn brightly,— “ The halls of dazzling light,” Reflect on poor Hans Breitmann The error of his sight. The pot-boy cleaning lamp globes, And chimneys, wicks or flues, Determined poor Hans Breitmann That suicide he’ll choose. He called unto the only friend, (With whom he e’er was seen) ; And half reclining on his couch, He gasped out, “ Kerosine.” Too lata! too late! Hans Brietmann; The time was once but seen, When wealth untold, he could unfold By trying Kerosine. No more he’ll see his Vateriand: No mon drink Rhenish wine; There an no oil-springs where he’s gone, Nor fluid* half so fine. Or like him you’ll be sold; H in the oil spring shares you don’t, Invest a little gold. Gbanopholu*.

(FROM THE NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION AND ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN PRESS TELEGRAM COMPANY.) DUNEDIN. The trout turned out at Queenstown have been a great success. Large numbers are seen. Mr. Macandrew’s majority is about 1,300. AUCKLAND. , The New market-house has been opened with great success. The exhibition of agricultural, horticultural, and locally-manufactured products were large and good* also, a large collection of the raw products of the province. It is reported that the King natives are being supplied with the means of opposition by vessels calling at Albatross Point, the South head of the Kawhia harbor, where Tawhiao’s own tribe reside. A requisition is being got up to Mr. Dargaville to stand for the Superintendency. Mr. Mackay and Dr. Pollen are both in town. INVERCARGILL. * The farmers in this neighborhood met and agreed to the following prices for produce.— Oaten hay, £5; chaff £6; oats, 3s to 3s 6d; potatoes, £4.

WANGANUI.

Messrs. Watt, Treson, and Pharazyn, addressed a large meeting of electors, defending their action in the Provincial Council in supporting the Loan Bill. On a division, a vote of want of confidence in all three was carried by a large majority. WELLINGTON. The Government have intimated their willingness to join Victoria in the Suez mail arrangements, under Lord Kimberley’s proposals. The Rangitoto will take the next mail, leaving here on the sth July. At well attended meeting of the New Zealand Shipping Company it was resolved to increase the capital to a quarter of a million. Application for 5600 of the new issue of shares had been received from influential persons in the colony. The Government have been informed that the natives on the East Coast are returning Government arms in their possession, which is regarded as a favorable sign.

CHRISTCHURCH. A fire has entirely destroyed Trent’s Chickory Works. Loss estimated at £6OOO. Large sales of waste lands have recently taken place ; in five days £12,804 were realized In the Provincial Council a telegram was read, stating that the ship Cospatrick brings eighteen immigrants; the announcement was received with derisive cheers. , The Chief Justice gave judgment against the appellants and for the Education Board on all points in the Wanganui rate case. The appellants obtained leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The Himalaya sailed on the 22nd for London. There is a great demand for butter at one shilling. Stocks are very low. ALEXANDRA. Manuhiri has obtained a complete ascendancy over the king, and supports the murderers; Rewi is disgusted, and says that he will remain at Kawhia. Purukutu is still at Te Kuiti, but he proceeds to Maungatautari in a few days, when it is believed a good opportunity of catching him will be presented.