Poverty Bay Standard. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1882.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1089, 20 June 1882, Page 2

Poverty Bay Standard. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1882.

We have been requested to correct a compositors error which occured in our last issue. Mr H. Maynard in advertising about a wager wrote “ I hereby give &c.” and it wns inadvertently allowed to go in “I hereby gave.” We apologise for the mistake* Messrs The!wall & Co’s crushing machine for grain aud maize is in full swing, and they announce their willingness to deal with all who may desire their services. They also state by advertisement that they have horsefeed of all description constantly in stock, and that they are prepared to deliver hay in town to order. The cottages of Mr Sam Stevenson, situated at the corner of Lowe-strcet and Childers Road are undergoing a perfect transformation. The plain and altogether Gisborne-like style of architecture is being embellished, verandahs are being added, and generally speaking, the row of buildings instead of being an eyesore will appear in a short space of time moat attractive. Mr Sam Stevenson is disconsolate. He looks at his books, and then when standing at his office (Page’s corner) he looks at the passers by and in nineteen ont of twenty cases, sees a debtor. He salutes them with profound respect, but not-withstanding his heart (or pocket)-felt love for them expresses himself in our columns of being desirous of a settlement. Messrs T. J. Dickson, D. Page and M. G, Nasmith, who interested themselves so much in obtaining promises of subscriptions towards the purchase of a Steam Fire Engine, proceeded to collect yesterday. They commenced at 10 and by 1 o’clock succeeded in collecting £3ll Is. We may mention that Mr Speight, the well known brewer, who has onlybeen dealing about 12 months with the Gisborne hotels, has very generously subscribed five guineas towards the object the promoters had in view, and we certainly think that his example might very well be followed by many representatives of outside firms who do business with us. Who’s going to speak first ? We may also state that the Union s.s. Company has very Jiberally consented to convey the engine from Melbourne to Gisborne, free of cost. We would call special attention to the advertisement elsewhere of the Hospital Committee. While on this subject we may dwell on the fact, rather an astounding one, that out of all the funds locally subscribed in aid of this deserving institution, only £6 6s comes from the country. This fact necessarily impresses itself on the Committee with considerable force, and they intend making strenuous efforts during the ensuing month towards vigorous canvas of the country for collection. Had it not been for the necessarily large expenditure (£415) required in the erection of u fever ward the Committee would have been able to shew a very presentable credit balance. Large disbursements, however, have heavily taxed the resources of the institution, and they appeal with the utmost confidence to country subscribers to open their hearts and their purse strings, and come forward in that generous spirit which they have always shewn, to the assistance of an institution whose sole aim is the alleviation of suffering, and the attention to physical ailments of our poorer brethren. We notice that the annual meeting is fixed for Monday, July 10th, at the public school-room, at which meeting each subscriber of 10s will be entitled to a vote in the election of the Committee for the ensuing year.

An impromptu Grand Vocal and Instruf mental Concert was held on Saturday afternoon in the Masonic Hall, and the audience inot large was certainly appreciative. Salvation Jack acted as Stage Manager, and succeeded admirably* Mr C. D. Berry, who entered heartily into the spirit of the affair, sang the first song; and this was followed by a clog dance by Mr James Lawrence. We certainly felt somewhat surprised to see this venerable and staid old gentleman kicking his feet about like a two-year-old, but he proved that notwithstanding the number of summers he has seen, “there’s life in the old boy yet.” Next came the Ghost Scene, “ Corsican Brothers,” and Fabian and Louis were represented by Messrs Emmet (a full-blooded aboriginal) and G. Rowley (a perfect original). This pathetic scene was so admirably depicted that all present were roaring with laughter during its progress. A song by Messrs Clements and Curtain was followed by a Cornet Duet, played as Mr Faram and Mr Nash only can play one. The conclusion of the first part was a song by Salvation Jack, “ My Old Friend John,” with full chorus. After an adjournment had been made to the British Empire, the audience and actors proceeded back to the hall. Mr Niccol then gave a recitation from “ William Tell,” which was delivered in a scholarly manner, and was really an intellectual treat. Mr Fellowes then proceeded to give his celebrated Irish Jig, as footed by him in presence of all the Crowned Heads of Makaraka and the surrounding districts. Messrs MacKrell and H. Sorry each sang, and the pure clear tenor of the latter called to one’s mind that well-known songster the Shanghai rooster. The grand finale was “ You must have a Love of the Lord or you won’t go to Heaven when you die,” sang by Salvation Jack with a full chorus of Mr Berry’s Salvation Army. Then God Save the Queen and another adjournment to—well Joyce’s is the nearest. The case of Johnstone v. Blair came on for hearing at the Supreme Court, at Napier, yesterday, in order to settle issues, and it was after argument, decided not to further proceed with the case.

Mr Oswald Sheet, the contractor for the erection of Mr T. E. R. Bloomfield’s residence, had on board the Jessie 23,00 q feet of the very best kauri timber, and 8000 shingles. The cargo was insured for £l5O in the South British Insurance Company. One of the most important subdivisions to be dealt with by the Native Land Court in this district, is the subdivision of the Kaiti Block. This valuable block is situate on the northern side of the Turanganui River, opposite to the township of Gisborne, and contains over four thousand acres of the richest agricultural and pastoral laud in the district. Mr. W. L. Bees, made application before his Honor Judge Brookfield for the allocation of interests in the block. A number of the owners have transferred their interests to the New Zealand Land and Settlement Company, and fully empower a Committee to act on their behalf. Mr. Eraser appeared on behalf of the dissentients when the case was adjourned until the moving, in order to allow time for an amicable settlement being arrived at by opposing parties.

A telegram from Mr Allan McDonald, M.H.R., informs us that the Foreshores Bill and the Breakwater Bill are in the hands of the Government for the Governor’s consent. Mr McDonald will introduce and advocate these measures w hen returned to him. Mr McDonald is doing, quietly and unostentatiously, good work in the interests of Poverty Bay. Our telegrams show that the wellknown steamer Pretty Jane has been lost. We have several very pleasant recollections in connection with the vessel and are sorry she has come to so untimely an end. She should have been good for several years yet. She came to grief once here in the Big River, but was got off. Mr. Gibbons, Senr., is unfortunate and we sympathise with him.

The action, Gannon v. Craig, damages for libel, came on for settlement before the presiding Judge in Chambers, yesterday, at Napier. The Judge intimated to the counsel for plaintiff that he had no case. The learned gentlemen for the plaintiff, applied to have the declaration amended, but to this procedure the counsel for thedefendant objected. The objection was withheld, and with the consent of the Judge the case was withdrawn. An enquiry was held yesterday forenoon before the Collector of Customs, into the loss of the ketch Jessie. Charles Gerrard, a native (half-caste) constable, and Robert George Gibbons were examined. The former gave evidence confirmatory of the report published elsewhere. He had examined the cabin but had discovered neither papers or clothes. Mr Gibbons’s testimony was simply a reiteration of particulars he courteously supplied*Us with on Sunday evening. We have got into trouble in the matter of the Jessie, the particulars of the loss of which vessel were published by us yesterday morning in an extra. We can only say we are sorry, but our reporter was distinctly informed by Captain Nicholas of the Minnie Hare that the ketch was short of sail. The statement made was not done with intention of occasioning annoyance to any person, but was simply the result of facts gleaned in order that they might be made public. Wo are perhops not altogether Samuel Plimpsolls, but when we have the authority of such a man as Captain Nicholas we are not afraid to give utterance to what has been distinctly stated to our representative.

The light set forth by lantern on Sunday evening last, saved a gentleman from what must have proved a very nasty accident. On Mr Ledger’s section in Childers-street and abutting some eighteen inches from the fence over the footpath were two or three pieces of timber just in range of the eye of a man of ordinary size. Fortunately for Mr Ledger the passer-by escaped a black-eye, and it is probable had the culprit, who thus obstructed the footpath, been present he would have received a otrid pro quo. In connection with this we must reiterate our previous statement regarding those dangerous blocks that have by direction of the Council been placed at the intersections of the cross-streets with Childers-street. There will probably, in a short time, unless those nuisances are removed, be a lawsuit, and then the Councillors will exclaim, “ Who’d have thought it ?” The ball approaches—we are really going to have a ball—no bread and butter dance, but what we delightful old frumps of very respectable ages can really recognise as a ball. Messrs Parnell & Boylan, recognizing the value of the words “ carpe diem,” have acted upon them, and are making all of us shake in our shoes. How we flutter —at least how all the dear little souls who we have under our charge, and who are much —very much—too utterly much—prettier than we can possibly paint them, must flutter, when the question of dress arises, and the prospect of a ball gleams upon their visions in the dim future. Darlings all of them, dears is not a sufficiently expressive terms. They are simply delicious and their skimpole like indifference in matters of price renders them invaluable customers. Messrs Parnell and Boylan with an eye to future salvation, endeavour to keep there sweet gushing things from going wrong, so far as in their power lays. We dread rushing into the middle of things, although muslin is nice and lace is bewitching and we thoroughly acknowledge the power of palpitation. Doubtless Messrs Parnell and Boylan have succumbed to tho wonderful magnetic power of the more powerful sex and have, in a dreamy sort of way, found out exactly what will supply their wants at the forthcoming ball. And now we go into particulars, Messrs Parnell and Boylan offer the ladies a real chance in tho following list, which while we confess involves us in a frightful expenditure we consider too utterly too to be passed over lightly. The following speaks eloquently for itself Ball dresses handsomely trimmed with tinsil and gold, also a fine selection of satins and sateens, in all the leading colors, together with black, white and gold. Tarlatans in any quantity. Evening flowers and head dresses. The firm are shewing a very choice lot of white and colored grenadine. Kid gloves in 2 and 4 buttons, together with fans, lace handkerchiefs, evening fichu’s and opera cloaks. If the young ladies can resist these temptations we can only think the millennium must bo close at hand.

Mr S. C. Caulton’s horse Wild Dayrell was shipped yesterday evening for Napier. He is entered for the Napier Steeplechase, and it would please us greatly if his plucky owner meets with success. The old hurt on the off hind fetlock was still noticeable but otherwise the horse looked well.