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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1263, 31 January 1883, Page 2

A somewhat recent arrival in Gisborne In the shape of a would be somebody, has set an example which we sincerely hone will not be followed by our Gisborne youth. Before the advent of this impertinent larrikin it was peifectly safe for a young lady to walk the streets, of an evening, without the slightest fear of being accosted by a stranger, but now things are changed. Two instances of this young cub’s impudence have been reported to us, and as we are in possession of his name and whereabouts, we caution him that should a third offence of a like nature come to our ears, we shall at once give all the information necessary for a conviction to Sergeant Bullen.

Mails for Tauranga and Auckland, per Taiaroa, will close this (Wednesday) night, at 7 p m., also for Napier and Wellington, per Southern Cross, to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m.

The only business before the R.M. Court, this morning, was a case against a Native bullock driver named Taylor, who had through neglect, by not being near, allowed his team to destroy, or at any rate injure certain trees in Gladstone road. Defendant pleaded guilty. Messrs Brown (the Mayor), and A. Graham, who were on the Bench, imposed a fine of ten shillings and costs.

Mr T. E. R. Bloomfield and Mr McElwaine whilst driving out from town last evening met the engine, and the horses attached to the buggy took command and bolted. Both the gentlemen were thrown out, but were happily uninjured. The horses dashed down the river near Mr Bull’s residence, Carnarvon-street, and it was not until they had gone through a considerable amount of circus business in the water that they could be seized by Mr Ezra Smith, The buggy although very much shaken is otherwise, strange to say, perfectly aound. A young lady met with a somewhat nasty accident this afternoon about half-past two o’clock in Gladstone Road. She was riding and when near the corner of Pe“l street and Gladstone Road, the horse shied throwing her violently to th*» ground. She was at onee removed to the Gisborne Boot Warehouse where she was carefully attended to. Although the young lady is severely shaken the injuries are not very serious and with the exception of some cuts and scratches on the side of the head, and a feeling of faintness, which is but natural, she is progressing favorably.

The U-S.S. Co.’s Tarawera is the boat selected to make the summer excursion thia year to the Sounds on the West Coast, and for that purpose will leave on the 7th prox. The trip is a most enjoyable one, and the beauties of the places visited almost defy description. An admixture of wierd wilderness and the most glorious picturesque meet the sight constantly, and all who can avail themselves of the opportunity should not miss the present chance afforded to them. Mr Fraser, the agent for the Company, will supply all necessary information.