Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1882.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1214, 1 December 1882, Page 2

Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1882.

It would be wise if those who are in authority would have a notice posted on the Whatanpoko Bridge, that horses should pass over it at a walking pace only. Wllat plight have been a serious Accident happened yesterday through a ddfiplfe of horsemen crossing the bridge at a sharp cantor. The horses Cannoned, and one of them struck a son of Mr G. Humphreys, of Peel street, Fortunately the only injury the little fellow sustained was a nasty blow on the back. This practice of riding fast over the bridge should be put a stop to at once,

“ Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever. One foot in sea and one on shore ; to one thing constant never.” What never? Well, hardly ever ! with the exception, they constantly purchase their boots from Garrett Bros. (Advt.) Messrs Good Bros, announce that they have just received five eases of choice goods. At Makaraka, on Wednesdev next, at noon, Messrs Graham, Pitt, and Bennett, will sell by auction several bales of wool and sheepskins, and at 2 p.m, some first class heifers and a well bred bull, Mr C. D. Berry has called a meeting of his creditors for Thursday, the 14th instant, at two o’clock in the afternoon. Mr Snyder Browne announces that the GOO prizes to be distributed by the Poverty’ Bay Art Union, will be on view all day tomorrow until 10 at night in the Hall lately occupied by Messrs Graham, Pitt, and Bennett as an auction room. Mr Browne will be present for the convenience of country residents to issue tickets on application.

We hear, with pleasure, that Mr Carlaw Smith has announced his intention, in compliance with the wishes of his numerous friends and supporters, of coming forward as a candidate for one of the vacant seats in the Borough Council. Mr Carlaw Smith has served before for some years as a Councillor, and his well known business capacities should secure him a favourable reception at the hands of the public. A fresh infusion of blood will work wonders in the Borough Council and Harbour Board, where a knowledge of general business, especially of that connected with shipping must prove invaluable, and is, doubtless, much needed. Our space forbids our saying more, but Mr Carlaw Smith has our hearty good wishes for his success. Mr John Somervell has been nominated to fill Mr E. K. Browns place in the Municipal Council, the latter gentleman having just been elected to the honorable position of Mayor of this Borough.

We hear that Mr Neville Thornton has now in progress the production of Byron’s celebrated burlesque of Aladdin, or the’Wonderful Scamp. The burlesque abounds in witticisms, and furnishes a field for rare scenic decorations, Mr Thornton is assisted by several of our leading local amateurs, and also the most apt of the children who have lately appeared. He informs us that it is his intention to paint scenery expressly for this piece, amongst which v. ill be the splendid Cave of Jewels. New and complete costumes are being prepared and every effort is being made to place this really enchanting burlesque before the public in a most complete style. In order that the juvenile talent may be thoroughly att Jait in their business, almost daily rehearsals arc taking place, and as Mr Thornton’s skill, both as an artist and instructor, is well known, we may safely predicate a first-class evening’s amusement through the coming holiday time. Particulars ol the farce that will be placed together with the burlesque, will appear shortly in our advertising columns. We are gratified to learn that Mr Thornton, in consideration of the kindly help afforded, intends devoting a portion of the proceeds towards augmenting the funds of the School Library. The result of the case Gould v. Rees for wages was a judgment for the plaintiff for £5O and £5 13s costs. Mr Brassey, who appeared for the defendant, gave notice of appeal.

Our readers will please notice that the Okie Englyshe Fay re is to open tomorrow at 2 o’clock instead of 3, and will c lose at 9 p.m, when there will be an auction of any goods remaining. Contributions in kind from country settlers will also be put up to auction, and the Ormond coach will not leave Gisborne until 3.30 to-morrow, so as accommodate country visitors. A letter from Mr E. F. Harris, the whole of our R. M. Court report, and several locals are unavoidably held over in consequence of the pressure on our space.