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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1182, 23 October 1882, Page 2

Our quarterly accounts are now being delivered, and we hope that our friends and patrons will as soon as possible obtain receipts for the money due to us. “Pay the printer" is a motto always accepted by those who value the brain, time, work, and expense which each issue of a newspaper impels. Sow Vegetable and Garden Seeds after rain. Best procurable from James Snyder Browne, Gladstone Road.—Advt. ' The Ohinemuti correspondent of the “ Tauranga Guardian ” writes : —“ Wi Pere held a conference in the Tamatekapua meet-ing-house last night. His utterances re land matters were viewed with much approval, and elicited encomium from the principal chiefs.” A movement is on foot in Napier for the cultivation of mud oysters. We trust the experiment may be successful, because if so, the example might be followed in Gisborne. “Nature,” reviewing a work on “Why Teeth Decay,” remarks that the author affirms that the cause of the decay of teeth to be the “ schizomycetous fungus, letothrix buccalis.” This has been our opinion for some time, and it ie pleasing to have it confirmed. In our Supplement will be found an inter eating dissertation upon Sparrows, which will be read with interest by very many citizens who are constantly being pestered by these little nuisances. The death of Lieut.-Colonel Packe, which was published in our telegraphic columns a few evenings ago, is a matter of the deepest regret to many of those in Canterbury who knew the genial nature of the gentleman, the man, the soldier, and the scholar. Coming of an influential family, .and the son of a soldier, the late Colonel Packe early in life entered the army, and, with the gallant 23rd Regiment (Welsh Fusileers), shared the dangers and honors of the campaign consequent on the Indian Mutiny. He was at Lucknow, and achieved the Indian medal. Retiring from the army, Colonel Packe arrived in Canterbury in 1862. He became the first and very popular captain of the old No. 2 Company of Canterbury Rifle Volunteers, and, subsequently, on Major Reader resigning the command of the Canterbury District, he succeeded to that post. From that time Lieut. -Colonel Pack© was in command of the Canterbury Volunteers, and on all occasions when duty or official etiquette was demanded of him, proved himself an able representative of that force. An illness, consequent on exposure when in command of the Rifle Camp on the West Coast, incapacitated Colonel Packe from his duties, and he bore the traces of that severe trial to his constitution up to the time of his death. The late Colonel Packe was ever a keen sportsman, and until h?i recent illness he invariably took the lead in hunting, fishing, and shooting in Canterbury. and his residence at Riccarton was a well-known meet for the hounds. The late Colonel Packe was a Justice of the Peace for the colony, and will doubtless be missed by * ' cry large olfulo of fritfids.

We desire to acknowledge the receipt, from t Mr Shrimpton, Postmaster, at Gisborne, of a I copy of the Postal and Telegraph Guide, No, I 36, published by the authority of the Post- j master-General, for the month of October, I 1882. The Guide contains a great deal of most useful information, and is a very useful little publication.

This should interest shareholders in Gisborne : —“We learn, says the “New Zealand Times,” published in Wellington, that, to meet the requirements of their rapidly increasing business in this colony, the directors of the National Mutual Life Association of Australaasia (limited], have purchased a site in this city, at the corner of Customhouse Quay and Hunter-street, at a cost of £9,500, and intend, without delay, to erect buildings thereon, which shall be an ornament to the city, and a credit to the association.”

Within the last few evenings there have been no less than three narrow escapes from serious conflagrations. We sincerely hope the “ Fire King” will pass us by this coming summer as his visits formerly have occasioned severe devastation.

The pedestrians of the district will have to look to their laurels as there is in the Bay, and will be on the occasion of the Hospital Fete, an ex-champion of New Zealand, Mr E. O’Hare. Age, however, will tell, and the O’Hare of former years is not the O’Hare of the present day. However, given a bit of a start he will compete in the footracer if its only for the sake of sport. But “ Ted ” has seen the best of his days, and, although game, has lost the turn of foot he once possessed.

Mr R. M. Steggall, poundkeeper at Matawhero, announces that he will hold a sale at the pound yards, at Matawhero, on the 30th inst., of a filly, a steer, and a heifer, unless they are redeemed in the interim. Mr S. Doleman has completed the purchase of Mr A. Robb’s carting business, together with that gentleman’s horses and drays. Mr Doleman will, in future, carry on the business on his own account, and will receive all monies due from the Ist October instant.

Messrs. W. Ratcliffe and Co. have asked us to mention the fact that, in future, they will hold their cattle sales in the country on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays, as heretofore, so as not to clash with the arrangements of the other auctioneers.

We have just inspected a vary handsome landau, which has just been imported by Mr S. M. Wilson, of the Albion Club Hotel. The carriage was made by Messrs. Laurie, of London, and is fitted up with all the latest improvements known to the trade. The fittings are of green morrocco leather, and the top of the carriage can be opened or closed at pleasure. The axles are of Collins’ finest manufacture, the cushions are good, and the patent steps are simply perfection, as the shutting of the door closes the steps—this being a patent. When the carriage is thrown open the splash-board attached prevents any inconvenience bhing caused to those riding on the vehicle. The body of the carriage is of the basket pattern, and the brakes are of the latest and best designed pattern. The Clarence, recently imported by Mi’ Wilson, we have given a description of previously. After having been washed it looks all the better, and wish Mr Wilson every success on his new importations Mr Wilson informs us that he has just received six horse bars and poles, all mounted with the latest improvements. Mr W. Humphreys has secured a shop next door to the British Empire Hotel, where he purposes carrying on busines as a fishmonger, oyster dealer, and greengrocer. He intends shortly to arrange for a regular supply of fresh and smoked fish, oysters, and vegetables. By the .Southern Cross, which arrived yesterday, he received a quantity of green peas, new potatoes, etc., nearly all of which lie has succeeded in disposing of. We wish him every success. Mails for Auckland, per Southern Cross, will close this (Monday) evening, at 7 o’clock. The Junior Civil Service examinations were commenced to-day, before Mr D. Johnstone, Collector of Customs, when Messrs M. Donnelly, H. J. Brown, and C. M. Ballantyne presented themselves for examination. The result of course will not be known for some time. A tramp was arrested, taken before a magistrate and sentenced for three months. The justice, in explaining the sentence, remarked that while there was no evidence that the prisoner had been guilty of any crime, he thought it prudent to commit him. as he had the wild, haggard look of a man about to start a newspaper. Dunning’s Opera Bouffe Company are carrying all before them in Melbourne with “ Bocaccio,” Suppe’s tuneful work. Something like 15,000 people paid for admission during the first week of the run. At the Trust Commissioner’s enquiry this day, the following cases were disposed of : — Makotuku block : Atarui Ruru to Cooper. Adjourned to 30th inst. Ahirau and Ruaotana blocks : Otene Pitau to Kate Gannon, grantee. Whenuakure: Noa Whakaatu to Reeves, grantee. Col. Sir George Whitmore who is at present in Gisborne, hearing of the dinner to be given to Allan McDonald, Esq., M.H.R., has delayed his departure in order to be present. This is an additional proof of the estimation in which our member is held. A young lady who is about to travel professionally, advertises for the services of a gentleman to act as agent and travelling companion. The Poverty Bay Agricultural Society’s I Show to be held on Wednesday next, pro- ! mises to be highly successful. Mr M. Hall, I the Secretary, informs us that the entries up i to this afternoon, amount to no less than 83 | horses, 33 head of cattle, and 68 sheep, in : addition to swine, poultry, local manufacI tures, etc. We have also been informed that Mr J. Hall, wheelwright, of Peel-street, has offered a prize of £1 for the best dray or spring cart which has been in work for eight months or more. Captain Porter notifies that a parade of the J Battery of Volunteers will take place for the town on Thursday next, and for the country on Saturday next, at the usual hour, namely 7 o’clock ; the parade to be at 7.30 p.m. We have received the first number of “ Picturesque New Zealand," printed in the form of a broc/iure. It is exceedingly well got up, the type being clear and distinct, and the style excellent. The work is dedicated to Sir George Grey, K.C.8., edited by Mr Charles Otto Montrose, and illustrated by Mr E. Rawlins. It contains scholarly articles upon the flora and the fauna of New Zealand, and also upon New Zealand scenery. These not alone show the power of language possessed by the writer, but also that he has a knowledge of the subjects he so ably handles. The lithograph illustrations include “The Wairoa Falls,” “ A scene in Tikitapn Bush near Ohinemutu,” “ Lake Tarawera,” “ Crater at Rxitomahana,” and “ The Dripping Fall near Lake Tarawera.” These are all admirably depicted and do credit to the ; artist. Their peculiarities are vividly des- ' eribed in an article headed “The Illustrations.” We must certainly compliment all j concerned in the success “ Picturesque New Zealand ” promises to achieve. We undcr- ; stand that Mr G. F. Henderson has beenapi pointed leoal agent for Gisbomci