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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 932, 6 April 1881, Page 2

Mr. W. K. McLean has signified his acceptance of the office of trustee in the estate of A. F. Hardy. Mr. J. A. Jury, of Gisborne, has been appointed Assessor under the Native Imnd Court Act, 1880. Mr. G. L. Sunderland has been appointed a member of the Licensing Court of Poverty Bay, in the room of Mr. C. Gray, resigned. An emergency meeting-the South Pacific Petroleum for this evening in the Masonierrfiotel. The advertisement elsewhere states that there is business of importance to be discussed. The Town Clerk notifies that the “ Defaulters’ List ” for the year ending March 31st, 1881, and the “ Burgess List” for the year ending June Ist*, 1882, are open for inspection ; and that .’objection may be made in writing on or before the 15th instant. The Governor has authorised the taking and laying down of roads over the following blocks granted under the “ Poverty Bay Grants Act 1'869,” namely : —Kahukuratara, Ngakoroa, Ahipakura, Karaka, Matawhero Nos. 1 and 2, Ohinekura, Whataupoko, Te Arai No. 2, Okaunga, Wharau Rangi. We learn that the long-pending suit, Henry Evans (late of Gisborne) V., the Bank of New South Wales, in which Mr. C'otterill appears for the plaintiff, and Mr. Garrick for defendant, has been agreed to take place et Napier, at the next sittings after April, before a special jury, on the application of the defendant. That Pinafore yarn is not played out yet. The Observer says that a young lady, lately arrived from the South, observed in her young brother’s hearing that many people in Auckland wear white pants, when the smart boy chimed in, “ And so do our sisters, and our cousins, and our aunts.” At an adjourned meeting of creditors in the estate of A. F. Hardy, held in the Court House on Monday last, there were but few creditors present. A number of new proofs of debt were presented, and Mr. W. Kentish McLean was unanimously elected trustee in the estate, no other candidate being nominated.

It is stated that on next Easter Tuesday evening the Ormond and surrounding intend to indulge in the mazy dance at Bruce’s Hall. As the good people above mentioned are noted for a weakness (if it may be termed one) in this direction, the probabilities are that there will be a large muster, and those attending will thoroughly enjoy themselves. The Rev. M. H. Roof, of Greymouth, seems to hold peculiar views of wharfingers. Preaching at St. John’s Church, Wellington, he classed wharfingers with “ certain lewd fellows ” who assaulted Paul at the house of Jason. Mr. Root said “ You know the kind of people who frequent wharves in seaport towns, loafers, wharfingers, bargees, &e.” Oh Iye gods and little fishes I The Herald of last night says that the bridge over the Taruheru River is being erected by Mr. Rees under difficulties “ known only to a very few ; but those few know well and can bear witness to the strenuous efforts which have been made by Mr. Rees in the face of much bitter and unwarrantable opposition.” The “ unwarrantable opposition,” we may state, has always been headed by the Herald. We regret to learn from the Wairoa Guardian that the eldest son of the late Mr. E. Carter, aged 71 years, has died from ulcerated throat. Dr. Caro was telegraphed to come from Napier, but his arrival was too late to be of any use. The residents are holding out inducements for a medical practitioner to locate in the township. We sincerely sympathise with Mrs. Carter in this, her double bereavement, her husband having died only a few weeks since. Everything in en train for the proposed Easter encampment—sites have been chosen, and the various quarters selected. Tenders are to be called for all provisions necessary, cooks, cantineers and all the remaining adjuncts of camp life. There is one stipulation, and that is each Volunteer must provide himself with certain necessaries, such as knife and fork, spoon, plate, pannikin, and the remaining odds and ends which make up a soldier’s swag when away from his ordinary barrack comforts. Another meeting is to be held to-morrow evening when all final arrangements are to be decided upon. He had only been driving a coach for a day or so, but was unequalled for the use of the whip. He was sitting on the box, yelling out “ All aboard for Makaraka!” but unfortunately pronounced the latter “ Makraka.” A beautiful demoiselle, who was in company with an elderly lady, laughed and repeated “ Makraka 1” The jehu; thinking that one of those summer pests had by some undiscovered route reached the young lady’s neck, rose to the occasion and promptly said “ Never mind missis. I’ll do it.” With the word came down the deftly-handled whip, and the expert jumped from his seat in order to see the re- . suit of his skill, landed on the footpath, and 5 picked up e a —well, a —one of those things whose initial is “ f,” proclaimed to the crowd at Page’s corner that he understood the lady to say “ Ma, crack her,” but had found it was altogether wrong, as what had been asserted to be a “ her ” was one of those “ male fellows.” On hearing this statement, given in much plainer language, the ladies left.