Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE: MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1883.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1261, 29 January 1883, Page 2

Poverty Bay Standard. Published Every Evening. GISBORNE: MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1883.

Mr J. R. Scott, of the Roseland Hotel, has just had completed for him a large and commodious billiard-room, fitted with one of Alcock's best tables, and all the necessary appointments. No expense has been spared to make the room attractive, and we feel assured that in a very short space of time Mr Scott’s outlay will he recouped. Captain Winter notifies that detachments having been reformed, field practice drill will take place every evening during the present week.

Professor Allen, the noted magnetic healer and lecturer, had a good time of it on Saturday night last. He came away from the Albion Hotel about half-past seven o’clock, in one of Mr 8. M. Wilson’s buggies, drawn by a very quiet and apparently a very useful pair of horses. After taking up its position at the corner of Lowe street, close to Mr W. Adair’s, the buggy was brought to a stand still, and two lamps were erected on it, in order to allow the Professor to be se n by the numerous and enthusiastic spectators surrounding him. He delineated the evils of various diseases, and showed how to cure them at the shortest possible notice. The Professor explained how tiie pad which he exhibited was to be used. He also read several testimonials which he had received as to the efficacy of the pad, and informed all those who bought the article that if it did not accomplish the object for which it was intended, he would return the money. The Professor disposed of a great number of these useful articles, and as he intends to remain in and about Gisborne for a few days, those who suffer from the diseases referred co in his advertisement, which we publish in another part of our paper, would do well to consult him. We understand that it is the intention of the Professor, after he goes to Napier, to return from thence to Gisborne and Auckland, and pay those towns periodiI cal visits. We are glad to record the fact that the Professor up to the present time will have no reason to regret his visit to Gisborne.

We are pleased to hear that Mr James Brown, engineer, of Peel street, has at the request of a number of ratepayers consented to offer his services as a Borough Councillor. We are glad that Mr Brown has been selected, and hope that all who have the welfare of the town at heart will see that his -etum is secured. The candidate is of a quiet and unassuming character, but he is at the same time made of the very stuff councillors should be made of. Tiiere is no fear of Mr Brown, should he be elected, talking idle childish twaddle in the Council. He will go in more for work than for stale jokes and would-be witticisms.

Mr A. F. Hardy arrived by the Te Anau on Sunday, after a trip to the mother country. He looks all the better for his voyage, and was warmly welcomed by his many friends upon landing. Messrs Croll and Ingle, the well-known ironmongers, are determined to make room for shipments which they expect to arrive, stock they now have is large und varied, and at the reduced prices they are now selling should speedily be disposed of. This firm has displayed great energy since commencing business in Gisborne, and evidently intend to maintain the position they have secured. The captain of the English Eleven now in the colonies, the Hon. Ivo Biigh, is eaid to possess gigantic pedal extremities, his feet measuring Loin—good, useful feet for resenting an insult ! A contemporary suggests that, the hon. gentleman’s extraordinary pedal development may account for the “ fine stand he sometimes makes at t ie wicket.”

We have to acknowledge the receipt of the February Pocket Guide, published by the Union Steamship Company, which contains a lot of valuable information.

In the alleged murder case after the judge had said “You are discharged,” Priestley, without looking round, at once got over the rail of the dock in amongst the crowd in the body of the court. Mrs. Hamilton sat down in the dock for a few minutes with a constable till her brother came. Priestley went away in a cab by the front, anti Mrs. Hamilton went away by anohter cab in the rear of the Court buildings. The crowd divided into two sections, following the cabs und hooting along the street. The Union S.S, Company, on the arrival of the Te Anau at Auckioud, intend giving an excursion trip to the school children. Kawau, iSir George Grey’s island home, being the selected spot. This graceful act on the part of the Company will no doubt be heartily appreciated. A great want is felt on the flats of Patutahi, namely, the scarcity of water. In many instances cattle have to be driven three and four miles to the river, and those having stock are not only put to great expense but also to very considerable inconvenience. We think that some of those mostly interested would act wisely if they banded themselves together and went in for a system of procuring water by means of artesian wells.

The sale of Mr Sunderland’s stock takes place to-morrow at Patutahi, Messrs Graham. Pitt, and Bennett being the autioneers. The quality of the animals to be offered for sale will, no doubt, attract the attention of local breeders.

From the latest news it would appear that on the 24th instant the gasometer at the Glasgow Gasworks has been blown up by dynamite. We sincerely hope that the perpetrators of this outrage will be discovered.

It is reported by Colonel Stewart that the prophet El Maddi has 400,000 followers, and occupies most of the Soudan, but his influence is waning.

It appears that only some 3,000 men have yet joined Cetewayo, and very few leading chiefs feel disposed to acknowledge him. So much for departed regal power. It is stated that Gustave Dord died from the effects of a recent chill. We observe that all the members of the French Ministry have resigned, with the exception of M. Duclerc, Premier; Admiral Jaureguiberry, Minister of Marine; and General Billot, Minister of War. The latter favors drastic treatment of Bonapartists and Orieanist pretenders. M. Grevy is urging a re-union of the French Ministry. There is now on sale at the Masonic Hotel a large and varied assortment of jewellery, which having been purchased at a very low price is now being retailed in the same ratio, there are ladies 7 and gentlemens’gold and silver watches from the celebrated works of Rotherham, Erhardt, Bennett, etc., as well is lockets, »ings, chains, breast pins, studs, etc., in every shape and variety, and all of

\ Inch are being sold at the very lowest possible rate. Inspection is invited, and Mr Herman advertises that for a few days only these great bargains will be obtainable.

Scene :Au Irish cabin. Pat is ill. The Doctor has just called. “Well, Pat, have you taken the box of pills I sent you ?” *’ Yes, sir, bejabers I have ! but I don’t feel any better yet; may be the lid hasn’t come off yet 1”