Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1882.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1176, 16 October 1882, Page 2

Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1882.

Messrs Common and Co., advertise elsewhere the schooner Gisborne to leave here for Auckland via the coast, on or about Friday next, the 20th inst. Full particulars may be obtained on application to the agents. By the Manapouri, which arrived yesterday, a very handsome landau, shipped by Mr S. M. Wilson from Sydney, was Undec. This magnificent vehicle is of English make, and is most tastefully furnished within, whilst the outside is beautifully varnished with red and gold on a black back ground. It will uo doubt prove to be a valuable addition to the many traps now to be obtained at the Albion Club Stables.

There were several persons present yesterday morning, when the steamer arrived, to welcome Mr A, McDonald, whose hand was nearly wrung off by his many friends and supporters.

Someone in Palmerston Road shot at and wounded a retriever dog this morning. Now, in addition to the offence under the Municipal Police Act of letting off firearms within the town boundary, there might be a more serious charge preferred, namely, that of cruelty to unimale. If the person wishing to destroy the dog had completed the work we would not complain so much, but to let the poor brute remain in misery is an act of cruelty deserving severe punishment. It was really pitiable to hear the moaning of the unfortunate creature as it sought to reach home on three legs. We were presented this morning with a fine barracouta, captured by Mr Craig, ferryman, at the Turanganui crossing. Fish of this description are rarely seen here, although in Dunedin as “Old Identities,” they are very plentiful, something like the schnapper in Auckland they are not valued. We, however, have already appreicated the flavour of this stranger to our waters, and certainly must bear testimony to its tooth-

We regret to learn that Joseph, son of Mr T. Adams, expired yesterday after a long and painful illness. A few days back hopes were entertained of his recovery, but he had an attack of paralysis, and gradually sank until two o’clock yesterday afternoon when he quietly slept away. The deceased young gentleman was extremely popular, being of a quiet and most unobrtrueive nature—polite and obliging. We can only condole with the bereaved father for the loss of a most promising son. Mr DeLautour, M.H.R., took his seat in the District Court this morning; making his debut ss a barrister. The wig and gown suit him to a nicety. His first brief is from Mr W. L. Rees, in Adair v. Rees. On Wednesday, in addition to the stock previously announced, Messrs Graham, Pitt and Bennett will, at Waerenga-a-hika, offer for sale & five-year old bull.

On Wednesday next, at the Matawhero Bridge, Messrs Wm. Ratcliffe and Co. will hold their first cattle sale, and will offer for competition some choice cattle and horses. There will also be found elsewhere, a notice of a sale to be held on the 26th inst., at W’aerenga a-hika, by this firm. From the high esteem and estimation in which the members of the firm are held, we feel certain their advent as auctioneers will be highly successful.

It is announced elsewhese that the closing assembly of the Excelsior dances will take place in Porter's Hall, on Wednesday evening next. Aa this is the last of the season a good attendance is anticipated.

Owing to the very encouraging prospects recently reported from the Southern Cross Petroleum Comgany’s works at Rotokautuku Messrs Stubbs and Winter, two of the directors, have started for the springs in order to personally inspect the prospects. We shall be exceedingly pleased upon their return they are enabled to report favorably.

Mrs James Brown, who was recently in Gisborne on a visit, died at Napier a few days ago- She was suffering from consumption, and had we understand been an invalid for some time. Her husband is employed at Mr Holt’s mill, Napier, and it may be remembered carried off the champion belt for mile runuing at Auckland some time ago. Mrs Brown was only about 26 years of age, and very much respected. Her remains were conveyed by thes.s. Hero, from Napier to Auckland, when they will be sent to Coromandel—the birthplace of the deceased lady—to be buried. Great sympathy Is felt for Mr Brown under the circumstances.

Messrs Parnell and Boylan have just received a very fine toned firebell, and as the one placed at present at the cornor of Gladstone Road and Bright street is comparatively useless it would be certainly advisable to secure it. We learn that additional subscriptions to the amount of £lO is all that is required.

Just as we were going to press a judgment in the case of Porter & Craft v. Dobbie i Clark was given in favor of the plaintiffs for full amount claimed, and costs £lO 13s.