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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1187, 28 October 1882, Page 2

Ainagnificent view of the comet was obtainable this morning. On tho banks of the Tarah er u stood thousands—of people gazing at the illustrious and beautiful stranger. Only one remark was heard whilst tho Immense concourse of spectators looked on in silent wonder, and this was heard by our somnolent reporter, who was supposed to be fast asleep. It was whispered by one lady to another. “ Where do you purchase your boots ” and the reply was wafted softly from Garrett Bros, of course.—(Advt.) In the class for beer Mr Johnstone of the Gisborne Brewery, took the first prize for his alo and porter, and was also highly commended. It is the intention of tho Government to shift the police—both officers and men—a good deal more in the future than has been done in the past. The Defence Minister is convinced that it injures tho efficiency of the force to keep them too long in one place. Mr Bryce received a strong remonstrance from the New Plymouth Borough Council ! against the removal of Sergeant-Major Good* ' all from that place, but it is unlikely that this or similar protests will have much weight j with the head of the department in the ; changes which are to be effected. A Cricket Match took place to-day between members of the Gisborne Cricket Club, viz., Married v. Single. The result was not known when we went to press. We have been requested to call attention to the fact that the first meeting of creditors in the estate of Mr James Richardson Davies, Jun., will take place on Monday, the 13th, and not the 15th November next, as previously advertised in our issue of last evening. The time for meeting will be 2 o’clock p.m., and the place will be the Resident Magistrate’s Court.

We understand that the proprietors of “ Picturesque New Zealand” will present subscribers for three months and upwards with a magnificent chromo-lithograph of New Zealand scenery. The picture will be issued with part three of “ Picturesque New Zealand.” Part one is now on sale at all the booksellers, and those who desire to obtain the complete set to bind up at the end of the year in book form, would do well to secure copies while the first issue, which is being rapidly bought up, is obtainable. Some of the views of Lake scenery, to be issued with part two of “Picturesque New Zealand,” are said to be superior to anything of the kind ever done in New Zealand. Mr George Henderson, of this town, has been appointed agent in Gisborne for the “ Picturesque New Zealand,” from whom copies of the above may be obtained. At the R.M. Court this morning a native named Piripi Patiroa, was charged with having assaulted, indecently, a native woman at the Murewai. Sergeant Bullen applied to have the accused remanded until Thursday next, as he had only been arrested yesterday, and the witnesses lived some distance away. This application was granted, the prisoner being informed by Mr Woon, the interpreter, that he would be admitted to bail, himself in £5O and two sureties of £25 each.

A call of twopence per share in the Southern Cross Petroleum Company is advertised, payable on Wednesday, the Bth proximo.

Mr P. H. |Bourke leaves by the steamer to-morrow for Auckland, where he is about to enter as a partner in a large business. Whilst congratulating Mr Bourkc upon the success which is visioned before him, we regret that we have lost a gentleman esteemed and liked by all. A gentleman in the truest sense of the word, and having a character for the strictest uprightness and honesty.

The programme for the concert to be given by the employees of Messrs McConniohie & Flatt, Is published in another column, ai|d is certainly a most attractive one. The entertainment is under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors and the officers and members of the .1 Battery. The affair was promoted by the workmen engaged on the Union Bank premises, and has been heartily taken up by persons outside. A glance at the programme will show that it has been carefully arranged, and that the very best talent available has been secured. We have heard it whispered that there is to be a local song introduced entitled “ The Fatted Calf,” but cannot positively state if it is true or not. Mr E. O’Hare we have heard and seen in Auckland some years ago and we feel confident that the public will have a treat in store for them, as he intends giving some of his choicest motto songs, Irish spngs and jigs, and Ethiopian opera-pasta songs and dances.

Messrs. Carlaw Smith and Co.’s sale, which took place to-day at their Auction Mart, of four-aiul-a-quarter acres of land adjoining Mr Grossweil's residence in Roebuck Road, realised £67 par acre. Some other odds and ends were satisfactorily disposed of.

Messrs, Graham, Pitt, and Bennett’s sale Of jewellery at their new auction mart passed < Olf w»ll| oud fair prices were realised. ■