Untitled

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1151, 19 September 1882, Page 2

Once more he looked into her face ; once more he gazed upon he •, and thought how lovely she appeared. He did upon iny honor, and yet again he questioned her, “Where does your beauty lay?” and she replied, with beaming smPes, “In my boots most people say. I am not vain, I know I’m plain, my hair is just like carrots : but then you see, my Willie dear, I bought my boots at Garrett's.”

Billy Humphreys has taken up the barrow’ of the “Charley” Sawyer, and yesterday trundled it about to some purpose, as he disposed of several dozens of smoked mullet. During the absence of Charley, who has gone South on business, Billy will take up the running, and will undertake any job from bill-sticking to town crying.

We were permitted on Saturday toi?'"Q2t a particularly handsome address, prepared by Mr R. W. Ballantyne, of the Survey Depaitment, for presentation to the Rev. Father Vaggioli. The design may be termed “floral,” and the execution “perfection.” The talented artist has evidently spared no pains in his work, and deserves the highest praise for the manner in which he has completed the task he had undertaken. The taste displayed in the conption, and the artistic skill in the execution gives conclusive evidence of this gentleman’s ability. The upper structure of the columns, if we. may so designate them, are surmounted with a gathering of leaves beautifully tinted, and of every variety, as is also the lower part with the exception of a remarkably well drawn view of the Church, “the Star of the Sea.” To the artist we can only say we congratulate him on the success he has achieved. The address was handsomely framed, and for this Mr Townley deserves a meed of praise.

Mr G. Johnstone, the well-known Gisborne brewer, intimates to the public in another part of our paper, his intention of charging, from the 18th instant, the reduced price of £4 10s per hogshead for his sparkling ale. Mr Johnstone, at the same time, informs the public that he has done this to meet the times, and in view of the present hot weather. At the same time,, he assures the public that the quality of his ales will be maintained.

A Bazaar and Gift Auction, in aid of the funds of the Poverty Bay Presbyterian Church, will be held about the beginning of November next. The last entertainment given by the members of this congregation proved an immense success, so that we trust that the Bazaar and Gift Auction now in contemplation may not prove an exception to the rule. Contributions, in money or goods, wili be thankfully received by the Ladies Committee. The ladies have been buisy for months pastand the Bazaar promises to be a very fine display of both useful and fancy articles.

The interior of Mr Dickson’s European side of the house has now been ornamented with a number of well-mounted maps, which are both interesting and instructive.

The Australian cricketers came in. for a lot of chaff at the hands of the Yorkshiremen, whilst playing a match against them lately at Sheffield. Some of the onlookers nicknamed them, and amongst others Massie was called “ The Deer,” Spofforth. “ Spider,” Murdoch, “ Eagle wings,” andßonnor, who is a perfect giant, was given the Barnum-like title of “ Jumbo.” Notwithstanding all, they managed to beat their opponents, so that the laugh, if any, must have been on the side of the “ antipodeans. ” It is whispered that the venture will prove at least a financial success, for they are said to have taken no less than £l5OO at the match spoken of above, and over ?' , OC9 at the Oval, Kensington. In their match with the Gentlemen, 30,000 people are said to have been present. Some of the occupiers of houses in the vicinity made a “ little pile ” by letting their windows at a small cost for the day. “Sarah” is, as usual, on the wrong track. The ponies purchased by Messrs. Woodyear and Ross, of the Royal Australian Circus, are not piebalds, they are skewbalds. They were not foaled in Poverty Bay, but were brought here by Mr Robert Douglas. For the information of the dear old girl, we will inform her that black and white horses are termed piebalds, but that bay or chestnut and white are known as skewbalds.

We have again to call attention to the necessity which exists for preventing the trees being allowed to overhang the footpaths. During the slight rain this morning anyone passing under these ornament received a regular shower-bath, and down deep in his breast he muttered—well, like Hotspur, “We know not what.” Ladies suffer, too, from this ever increasing nuisance, and as it is one very easily remedied, we trust that owners of property will take care to prevent it being continued.

Mr W. Adair notifies the fact that he has a large quantity of cocksfoot and ryegrass seed on hand ior sale.

The Ormond people are tube congratulated upon their spirit, and we feel assured that the first annual ball in connection with their Quadrille Class, which is to be held on the evening of the 29th instant, in Bruce’s Hall will result in a grand success, A number of townspeople will no doubt avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded of enjoying a pleasant ride and a most enjoyable dance.

Some mischief will be done by the engine plying on the Oxenham contract yet. This morning wo met a woman with a cart-load of children ; she was driving a young horse which had boon only lately broken in, and had the engine chanced to meet her there would inevitably have been a frightful accident as a result. Not . longer than a week ago a young girl was riding along tho road when the engine came up behind her, and so frightened her horse that it. bolted and she was powerless to control it. Luckily for every one some bystanders managed to arrest its furious progress just in time, for as the hoiae stopped the poor girl fell fainting out of her saddle. There are other cases we could mention; McDevitt’s action against the Cook County Council does not seem to have had its proper effect, but we would venture a wager that the next action results in damages that will open the oyos of all cuncerne'd.