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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1104, 24 July 1882, Page 2

I Captain Kitchener, who was soriously burned ! in Ina late fire in Dunedir,, boa succumbed to Lis injuries. There has been another large fire nt Kensington, three houses being destroyed. The s.s. Oreti will call in at Hicks's Bay, on her next trip to Auckland, for the purpose of landing appliances for the launching of the schooner Saucy Kate, which vessel is at present set up on ths "checks " ready far launching. Great stir has been caused In the London markets by the arrival of a cargo of mutton ex ship Dunedin from New Zealand. The prime portions were disposed of at 10d per lb, the whole cargo being in excellent condition. Controversy was going on, when the mail left, in the metropolitan journals between the landed proprietors and the butchers with regard to the price of meat and the facilities I which the rapid derolopment of the frozen ■ meat trade affords to pars ms of limited in- j e u,e to obtain colonial grown meat of good i qi.tillly at ivasuiiable priusj.

The London “ Daily Telegraph ” condoles with Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan, on the fiasco at the Opera Comique in the production by William Horace Lir.gard and Luscombe Searelle, of a burlesque plagiarism entitled “ Wreck of the Pinafore.” The “ Daily Telegraph ” says “ The Pinafore has not merely been wrecked, but has foundered with all hands, for an imitated opera has degenerated into a tedious and meaningless burlesque.”—Rough this, on William Horace and Luscombe 111

Sydney Taiwhanga, and Hare Mangaliaka were introduced to Earl Kimberley, on July 17th, by the Bishop of Nelson, Dr. Suter. Lord Kimberley received the petition and replied that lie would refer it to the New Zealand Executive for their opinion as to the allegations contained therein. The London “ Daily News ” in reference to this petition says that the position of the Maori’s must eventually be improved. Arabi Bey is reported as forming an entrenched camp about 17 miles from Alexandria. He is said to have proclaimed a Jihah, or crusade, and will apply to the Sheik El Islam to unfurl tl:e Green Banner of the Prophet, an act which compels all good Mussulmen to rally round it. The Khedive appears to suffer under great apprehension of such action, and has as yet taken no decisive steps for the outlawry of Arabi Bey. There are signs of disease among the potato crops in Ireland, and it is greatly feared that much distress will ensue consequently on the material affection of the seasons yield. The Right Hon. John Bright has explained in the House of Commons that he disagreed with Lis former colleagues on the Govei-nment Benches, solely in regard to their pursuance of the Egyptian question. A Mr Binnie of Maori Hill, Dunedin, gave an exhibition in that town last Monday night in the presence of reporters and medical gentlemen of the lighting capabilities of a new gas for which he has taken out a patent, being extracted from air, water and ordinary beef and mutton fat.. It burns with a clear pure white light, and has no smell. He has been burning it in his private house for 12 months and the cost is from Is 3d to 2s per thousand feet in Dunedin. Watson's hotel is being lighted by a combination of Swan and Joel electric lights. Mr John K. Scott, Professor of Music, notifies that he lias come to reside in our midst, with a view to the exercise of his profession. He has taken up his residence nt Mrs DeCosta's Turanganui Hotel, and is prepared to receive a limited number of pupils for lessons on the pianoforte, and in singing. Mr Scott's musical capabilities are well known, he having been pianist to Carey’s Adult Opera Troupe, and also to Mr R. W. Kohler, both named gentlemen being acknowledged authorities on music and singing. Mr Scott is prepared to accept engagements for public or private dances and entcrtaiiiinents, Terms to be obtained on application at the Turanganui Hotel.

The Masonic Hotel Billiard P.oout is being rendered particularly attractive. The tables have been re-covered and new oilcloth laid down. The flooring under the tables has been tastefully tessilated by Mr J. Nosh, and the effect is most pleasing, _ Mr P. H. Bourke, Auctioneer, and General Estate Agent, notifies that he has money to lend on good freehold secni'itioa, in sums of from £2OO to £3OOO, Application to be made at his office,

The first of a series of entertainments, in aid of the funds of the Gisborne Library, will be held on Saturday evening next, July 29th, in MacFarlane's Hall. The programme conaiain of vocal and instrumental music, readings and the presentation of Exhibition prize awards.

Mr M. Hall’s advertisement appears elsewhere, and should attract the attention of all who require saddles, bridles, whips, spurs and all stable requirements.

A volunteer parade is announced fur 7 o’clock sharp on Thursday July 27th at Gisborne, and on Saturday, the 29th, nt Ormond at 7 o’clock sharp. The monthly inspection in both cases takes place at 7.30.

Mr J. East, wholesale and family grocer, in the Gladstone Road, calls the attention of families and the public generally to his very largo and varied stock of groceries, biscuits, tinned meats, and preserved ginger; but even more especially to bis Urge supply of new lines of tens. The 3s tea be declares to be perfection, while he offers boxes of China teas of guaranteed quality at prices varying from 22s Cd upwards. In fact, with a view to meet the requirements of las friends, and bis enemies also, if he has any, he is determined to so render his prices that no one, rich or poor, high or low, need be unable to purchase the most delicious of teas, at the most moderate of prices. Mr East is n cash purchaser of all kinds of produce, and will send goods to all parts of the country with quick dispatch. Mr Fred. Nelson intimates to the public that on Saturday next he will entertain them at the Big Hirer, by his wonderful walk on the tight rope, stretched across the river, of 1,000 continuous feet. With a view to recoupment, as it would be impossible to charge for admission, it is proposed that a few respectable people go round with boxes and collect such sums as people choose to give. As this is a highly dangerous, as well as attractive performance it is hoped thot those sums will be proportionately largo, this being the first time in the world that such a length as 1,000 feet has been attempted, it is probable that a large attendance will be attracted. The only obstacle is in the distance, and any little trouble thot may bo experienced in that is certainly to bo amply recouped by the promised spectacle.

Wo understand from afprivato source that after the lapse of several years a Native Lands Court is at last likely to be announced for September next at Wai-o-matatini. This will be n most important event for the district and gratifying news for the Southern Cross Petroleum Company's shareholders,

Mr Henry Cannon, Poundkeeper, notifies that the Ranger impounded on the 21st inst., a bay maro branded like Vo near hip, with a filly foal nt foot. They will ba sold by auction at the pound yards on August stli, unless redeemed.

A juvenile football match was played on Saturday in Captain Tucker’s paddock, Wftikanae, between 23 of the Gisborne School, and 15 of All Comers, and resulted in a victory for the former by two tries and one force down. James Haiighey captained the school, and F. O’Meara the Ail Comers. The game was exceedingly exciting, and gave proof that " Our Raj’S ” #rp composed of real good stuff.

Messrs Wolter and William Good notify that they have entered into partnership in the business, heretofore carried on in Gisborne by Mr Walter Good, us watchmakers and jewellers, under f!:e style of Good, Brothers. They bare had Gesdluck liithertq. We wish them Jeri’er luck ill the future.

Mr W. H. Flood, pianoforte tuner, notifies to the inhabitants of Gisborne and the sur ; rounding district that he willl remain in Gisborne for another wook, when gentlemen or ladies wishing to avail themselves of his professlona! services will flml him ut Mr Puga’s, i Musuiiio iiotel, where uiflcrj may be loft, i

The carpenters and joiners of Sydney have been agitating for an increase of wages from 10s to Ils per day. Telegrams from Sydney state that the Girilambona band of bushrangers have all been captured. “Tommy the Ambler” was heavily armed. The gang is completely broken up.

About 56Ibs. of ostrich feathers arc consigned to the London market through Messrs. Dalgety, Blackwood, and Co., of Melbourne, being the produce of birds on the Messis. Officer’s Station at Swanhill, Victoria.

Tiie shipping trade at Newcastle, N.S.W., is rapidly increasing, and orders for coal are accumulating. The demand is altogether unprecedented. One of the largo companies now working is said to have booked orders to the amount of 100,000 tons. In the Government Gazette, under date 17th July, is notified the appointment of Henry Jasepli Calkin Andrew- to bo Harbormaster for the Port of Poverty Bay, vice Thomas Chrisp, resigned

Mr J. C. Taylor, saddler and harnessmaker, of Peel-street, Gisborne, notifies that ho has always on hand locally-made saddlery and harness, besides offering to the public a large stock of the imported article, specially selected to suit the requirements of the district market.

By the s.s. Manapouri, which arrived from the south to-day, Mr E. Espie, of Makaraka, received a magnificent young Lincoln ram, from Mr Sutton’s Garryowen station, Invercargill. This animal is only eleven months old, and is a perfect picture. It is a very valuable addition to Mr Espie’s already noted flock, and when we say that ho informs us that he is highly pleased with his recent importation it may be safely asserted that tha rum is a thoroughly good one. Philip Mann, a seaman of the barque Caberfeidh, lying at Helcnsville, was seriously injured by getting jammed between two logs. Ho was at once brought to the Auckland Hospital, where his injuries have since proved fatal.

Mr Alfred Cooper the well-known manager of the Gisborne Boot and Shoe Factory, situate in Cooper's buildings, next to Mr J. East's grocery establishment in the Gladstone Road calls special attention to his very large stock of ladies' and gentleman's, youths, and childrens boots and shoes of the latest fashions, Mr Cooper solicits an early visit of inspection, the stock being of such quality as to render him confident that only inspection is needed to ensure a transaction of business which will afford equal satisfaction to buyer and seller.

A Shorthand Writers' Association has been formed in Sydney. Tasmania was visited by a very heavy snow storm on Juno 16th.

A Malay pearl diver in North West Australia lias boon killed, and two others seriously bitten, by a shark, while diving in search of pearls, _____