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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1308, 12 April 1883, Page 2

The Dunedin Morning “ Herald’s” Poverty Bay correspondent writes “ While thanking you for taking up the cudgels on my behalf, I must dissent from the statement that I am under a wrathful ‘ editor’s thumb.” That he possesses a power to which I have not access I admit, but so far from being under his thumb I have nothing whatever to do with him. The attack was cowardly and uncalled for, and was far from the truth. But Requiescat in pace."

The JPaZroa Guardian is only one of many who can with reason make the following complaint ;—“ Our contemporary the “ Poverty Bay Evening Herald ” of the 19th ult. contains two paragraphs which have been copied from a recent Issue of the “ Guardian,” and inserted without a word of acknowledgement We have not the slightest objection to the “ Herald ” copying our ‘pars’ but we think our contemporary might acknowledge the source of the information.”

Miss J. Browne, who for some years has occupied the position of an assistant teacher is about to leave Gisborne in order to pursue her studies at the Normal School, Wellington. Very many parents will regret this young lady’s departure as she is a universal favorite, and has worked hard and success* fully to forward the education of the pupils under her control. We are glad to hear that Miss Browne will not be allowed to depart without taking with her a souvenir, and we can re-echo the general expression which is “we hope shortly to see her back in Gis borne again.”

A meeting of the Coursing Club was held at the Roseland Hotel, Makaraka, this afternoon, the particulars of which have not transpired.

Some time ago in a case T. W. Porter against G. W, Mills, claim £5O, and which waa heard before Mr Price, Mr Brassoy ap* pcared for the defendant, and when judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff, he on behalf of Mr Mill’s appealed. The appeal was duly argued before the Supreme Court, and from news received yesterday, we learn it has been outlined j judgment will be reversed in favor of the defendant with costs of appeal.

The b.Si Southern Cross arrived in the Bay at about 8.30 last evening, from Auckland. We were unable to obtain the passenger list owing to the lateness of the hour when they were landed,

Mr McKay, Land, Estate and Commission Agent) of Lowe-street, advertises that he has for sale a two-roomed cottage in Grey street, and which he says is a great bargain. In the R.M.’s Court to-day, the case of W, Adair v, G, Johnstone and the cross action of G. Johnstone v Adair, was tried to-day. In the former case Mr Adair sued for £34 13s 5d for goods supplied and delivered, etc., and in the cross*action Mr Johnstone sued for £6O for rent. Want of space precludes us from giving the case inextenso, so we give the verdicts—Mr Adair obtained judgment for amount claimed, and Mr Johnstone ao cep ted, by arrangement, £25 in settlement of his claim.

Mr Chas. Davis, who has just returned from Mr Whitmore's run at Walpiro. whither he had driven a mob of sheep, states that the road is in a very bad state, and barely passable, The death of Sir George Alfred Arney will be read with sorrow by very many who personally know him during his lengthy reei« deuce in Auckland as Chief Justice of New Zealand, as well as by many who have heard or indirectly have known of his good qualities. Kindly in his manner to all, aye even to the prisoner standing in the dock before him, he was not alone respected for the high and honored position he so well filled, but in addition for his affable and genial demeanor to all, We have seen Sir George Arney absolutely shed tears when sentencing a man who, by acting in defiance of the law, had rendered himself liable to be punished by the law. We have known personally some of his many charitable actions, and have in the happy bygone days often enjoyed his free ana open-handed hospitality. A scholar, a gentleman, a philanthrophist, and a Christian, has passes away, but it will be long ’ere the endeared memory of the deceased is erased from the minds of those who knew him.

Last evening we noticed a wanton and dangerous action on the part of a larikin up the Gladstone Road. He lit a cracker and deliberately threw it under the legs of a horse cantering along the road. What the effect might have been had the cracker exploded—which fortunately it did not —can easily be imagined. It is only the other night that a gentleman complained to us that his cottage was stoned,’and his door nearly burst in by a gang of these young ruffians who infest the Gladstone Road up to-wards Derby-street. It will certainly be necessary to make an example of some to abate this nuisance.

On Thursday next, the 19th Inst., Mr Witty announces that he will give his popular and entertaining reading entitled “Reminiscences of the life and anecdotes of John B. Gongh.” He will likewise introduce by musical illustrations “ The battle of Bala klava,” “The battle of Omaranui” (by request), and “ The Ship on Fire.” The entertainment, in the hands of Mr Witty, needs no encomiums from us, nevertheless we cannot refrain from saying that all those who wish to pass a pleasant and enjoyable evening will assuredly secure one by attending the above reading. The object for which the entertainment is held is a good one, viz., the raising of funds to pay off the debt of the Presbyterian Church. We wish them success.

Mrs M. Smith Cobden-street, opposite the Presbyterian Bhurch, has comfortable accommodation for a few gentlemen boarders at very reasonable rates.