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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1313, 7 June 1883, Page 2

On our fourth page will be found an interesting article referring to the complaints made by some of the Westmeath emigrants. This being our first issue, and the time being so short to accomplish the arduous task of again starting the paper, errors and omissions are sure to occur, but we trust our readers will be lenient, and remember the old adage that “ a bad beginning makes s good ending.” The usual monthly meeting of the Cook County Council will take place in the County Chambers to-night. Mossrs C. Evans, T. E. R. Bloomfield, J. W. Johnson, T. Uren, and R. Knox were elected as Wardens for Te Arai Road Board District. Messrs. Thelwall & Co. have on sale first class hay, deliveied in town at £1 per ton, and thrashed hay, prime condition, cut early, and well saved at 355. per ton at stack at Matawhero ; or delivered in town or at a reasonable distance at 455. Fine riddled chaff sold per bag or ton at most reasonable prices.

| A conceited young parson said at evening service, “ This morning I preached to a mob of asses.” I thought bo quacked out an old woman “When you called them “ Your Beloved Brethren.” Our old and respected friend, S. Stevenson, wishes to inform the public that having taken possession of the Roseland Hotel, he intends to keep to his reputation by making his Hotel the most comfortable and attractive in the Bay. His name is a sufficient guarantee to assure this. It will be seen by the late Gazettes that the boundaries of the Sheriffs Districts of Auckland and Hawke’s Bay, have been altered from the 4th of June. 1883. The district of Poverty Bay comprising all that area known as the County of Cook, together with the Borough of Gisborne, has also been proclaimed and defined from the same date, a sheriff’s district, under the provisions of “ The Sheriff’s Act, 1883.” The meeting of provisional directors of the proposed gas company will be held in Mr Piesse’s office at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday). Apropos of the above we were shown a telegram sent to a gentleman interested in the company, from a large Auckland firm, offering to supply a plant, &c., and to take shares in return. This looks well. Last Sunday morning the weather was so boisterous that the steam launch Snark was some little time before she could get her passengers on board the Rotomahana bound north. The majority of her living freight gave ample proof of peculiar and unpleasant effects of a slight acquaintance with his marine m ijesty Neptune, when in a frolicsome mood.

Warder James Beatty has been appointed keeper of the police gaol, Gisborne, vice Sergt. Donelly. A meeting of the Cook County Council will take place thia evening at the Council Chambers Gisborne, at 7 p.m. Business, to consider Cr. Gannon’s motion of fixing the Engineer’s salary at £3OO instead of £4OO a i ear. To revoke the former decision of the Council on the subject, on the grounds of illegality. To strike a special rate under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, 1882. To Prepare River’s Bill. At the meeting of the Borough Council on Tuesday evening last Cr. Chrisp drew attention to the fact that the barracading acr ss Gladstone Road had not been lighted, the result of which might cause some considerable harm, and mulct them in damages. We quite agree with this ; but at the same time we would draw the attention of the Council to the other lights at the corners of the streets. Lately, they certainly have been kept in batter order ; but only a very short time ago they were unworthy of the name of lamps, smoking most of the time, and giving no light. It is an expense to the ratepayers for which they reap no benefit. Mr D. Page’s hurdle racer Morning Star was shipped yesterday afternoon per s.s. Southern Cross for Napier, in charge of Fred Carrington, to prepare for the Napier Steeplechase meeting. We have much pleasure in calling attention to the advertisement of Mr G. R. Moore. This gentleman has given ample proof of his enterprising and business abilities, His new premises are now largely stocked with goods of every description, and cannot be equalled for quad y and cheapness. He cordially invites inspection. We learn that a troupe to be known as the “ Makaraka Minstrels ” under the leadership of Mr F. Cullimore, will shortly appear before the public at Makaraka and Ormoud. Should they be successful at the above places they intend appearing before a Gisborne audience.

The ketch Lucy James was sold on Monday last, under distraint, and realised the sum of £53, the purchaser being Captain xMiller. With respect to the above craft we have received a communication from Mr H. E. Jonstone complaining that, although it has been endeavored to create a somewhat unfavorable impression regarding his agency with the above ve jsel, yet he feels certain that he has been too long and favourably knowfi for their attempts to have any evil effect. He likewise produces accounts show, ing a balance of £l6 to his credit. A somewhat stormy discussion arose in the Borough Council on Tuesday night on the reception accounts being brought forward. On the account of £lO 10s for Par nell and Boylan’s Hall, being read, his Worship, E. K. Brown, Crs. Chrisp, Lewis, and Smith, complained loudly at what they termed an "excessive,” "extortionate ” demand. Cr. Smith stigmatised it as “an imSosition,” and said the proprietors of the [all “ ought to be ashamed of the course they had pursued. ” This is one side of the question. Mr Boylan assures us that the whole statement is one-sided and untrue. He states that Mr E. K. Brown asked him to give the use of the hall free, stating that everyone else was giving their services, premises, &c., gratis. Under these circumstances Mr Boylan promised his hall free; but subsequently finding that everyone was bent on making as gooa a thing as possible out of the affair, and that Mr McFarlane was charging them the same as he always charged for his hall, he (Mr Boylan) took the earliest opportunity of acquainting Mr E. K. Brown of his determination to charge for his. If the hall had been charged for at the usual rates, in proportion to the time it was engaged, the amount would be £27, but taking a medium course, he charged £lO. After the Council members abusing him, he determined not to receive the £5 voted by them in settlement of his claim, and in selfdefence, acting upon legal advice, he would, had not his just demands been met, have sued for the full amount of £27. This is the other side of the question. We call the attention of our reader to the advertisements of Messrs Fay, perfumers, F. Lemaire of Paris, and Messrs Hubbard and Co., of New Haven, Conn, U.S.A., and beg to inform our business friends that, should they wish to advertise in, or correspond with the press, either in America or France we can afford them every facility for doing so through our corresponding agents in either country. We (Wairoa Guardian) learn that Messr 8 Lloyd and Corrigan are erecting an accommodation house on the Waihau property lately leased from Mr W. F. Shaw ; the house, which will prove a great boon to travellers, is situated about three miles from the Lakes, on the Wairoa-Gisborne road. It is evident that “ square gin ” is not a favorite drink in Auckland. According to the Registrar-Generals volume of statistics for 1881, Auckland only imported £lO worth of the products of Holland, while naughty Wellington imported £l9OO worth, and still naughtier Dunedin to the value of £3873. What Roman Catholic education does and does not accomplish, may be learned when it is stated that one fourth of the adult population of Ireland can neither read nor write. In Scotland, 87 per cent, of the children attend school, in England 83 per cent, and in Ireland only 47 per cent. The Hawera Star says :—“ Wahanui is anxious to learn shorthand, and invited the special correspondent of the Auckland Herald when at Kuiti recently, to visit him again and teach the ‘winged words.’ Te Kooti professes to know a system of shorthand. Two short dashes, he says, represents the words * John Bryce.’”

Mr, A, G. Croll, the proprietor of Eureka House, wishes to call the special attention of his customers to his justly and far-famed Standard Sewing Machine which “ has no equal.” Mr. Croll is also agent here for the Northern Assurance Company, and for “Sutton’s far famed seeds.” Of course “ Sutton’s seeds ” need no recommendation, they have a world wide fame. The Ironmongery department is especially well stocked.

Mr. W. Adair begs to acquaint the public of Gisborne that he has made arrangements with New Zealand and Victorian Manu* faotures for the supply of the best Colonial woollen and tweed articles of clothing, and having received the largest and moat varied stock In Poverty Bay, he is now in a position to offer to nis customers a 8 ar * ment at less than wholesale price. The fit and style is guaranteed as perfect. Shirts, hoisery. boots and shoes, saddles and bridles, in endless variety, all of the best and cheapest description, Mr Parnell’s followers do not number onehalf of the Irish representatives in the House of Commons. There are only thirtyeight Parnellites as against sixty-five other Irish members. The former represent twenty-nine constituencies, with an electorate of 63.483, and a population of 1,710,000 as against forty-eight constituencies with an electorate of 161,021, and a population of 3,702,008 represented by the latter. Greymouth possesses a very useful machine (a five-ton crane), which, according to a local paper, has a fair record of lopping off fingers. The list is as follows :—Mr Fitsgerald, 2 fingers ; Thomas Kearney, 1 finger ; Mr Schofield, 2 fingers ; William Beresford, 2 fingers ; John Smith, 1 finger; and two other men a finger each. The new Christchurch Gas Company are promised a consumption of 15,000,000 feet yearly. Australian diggers are returning disappointed (if they can) from South Africa. An attempt to form a Licensed Victuallers' Association in Wellington has failed. The Christchurch Diamond Company is increasing its capital to £3OO. Mr. G. Humphreys, of Peel Street, and Gladstone Road, executes repairs in any of the following branches, vis. :—Engineer, coachsmith, wheelwright, farrier, ana general smith, and manufactures all kinds of buggies, phaetons, dog-carts, and all other descriptions of traps, &o. Having opened an establishment next to Mr. C. P. Browne’s photographer, and having secured the services of a first-class hand, he is enabled to do painting, trimming, Ac., of all descriptions. We hope to see this energetic tradesman receive the support which he so rightly deserves. Mr. Grossman, Surgeon Dentist, has removed to the corner of Bright Street and Palmerston Road, where he can be consulted daily. We hear on good authority, that the late proprietor of the Roseland Hotel, Makaraka, Mr. J. R. Scott, has taken the Nevada Hotel, Auckland. We are sorry to lose Mr. Scott from the district, and have no doubt as to his success in his new undertaking, his great business capacity ensuring this. Madmae DeCosta, of the Turanganui Hotel, to call attention to her accommodation for boarders, the table and general comforts of her establishment being unsurpassed by any Hotel in the Bay. The choicest and best brands of liquor only kept in stock. A scratch football mitch will take place in Captain Tucker’s paddock, on Saturday afternoon next. Messrs. Harris A Lincoln, who were the successful tenderers for the English Church Parsonage, has now commenced its erection. At present only the brick foundation is down, but we expect shortly to see it fully under way, ana advancing towards completion.

Only one case was heard this morning at the R. M. Court, a native was fined 10s. for being drunk. Mr. W. J. Quigley, Architect, notifies to builders that he is prepared to receive tenders for the erection of a wool shed on the Pukatikotiko Station, up to the 9th instant. The funeral of Mr. G. G. Burnett, whoso sudden death occurred on Tuesday last, took place yesterday afternoon. On Saturday, May 10, Messrs. Hallenstem Bros, opened a retail branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. For cheapness, style, civility and variety, this firm is unsurpassed, and their manager, Mr. Cook, is one of the most pleasant and obliging gentleman, we remember to have had the pleasure of being acquainted with. An inspection of their goods will insure a business transaction. ." ' A recent Milton resident writes to ths “Bruce Herald,” after something like a year's experience of the Old Country in anything but a happy vein. He says i—- “ I do not care much for England, although I have got on very well. It Ts too povertystricken for my liking. What would Toko, people say if they were charged Is Id nor ■ pound for mutton, and Is for beef, which were the prices here last week. I generally take a stroll through the market on Saturday afternoon, and to see some of ths poorer classes striking bargains with the butchers is a pitiable sight. After viewing the contents of the stall for some time, they will ask for so many pounds of pluck, or to weigh them a cow’s heart. These are facts I would not have believed if I had not witnessed them. It is a very hard thing fer a poor man to live, for what with rates, taxes, and the high price for provisions he is almost eaten away. Fancy a working man getting only from 18s to 22s a week, and out of that having to pay rent and taxes. No doubt England has its advantages, but give me New Zealand. Another thing, there is not the freedom here there is in the colonies. When I speak of the high rate of wages paid in the colonies, people say, ' Yes, that may be so, but what does it cost a man to live there ?’ I tell them that the cost of living in New Zealand is very little more than it is in England. For myself, I shall never stop here, and I hope before long to be able to tell you that I am coming hack to New Zealand, leaving behind the smoke and dirt of old England for ever.” The Rev. Father Hennebery, when leaving the Cape of Good Hope, was presented by the working men of the Cape Town Roman Catholic community with an illuminated and framed address and a well-filled purse of sovereigns. The weather has somewhat improved, the late wet having been succeeded by a sharp, cold frosty, bracing temperature. The ice has been of considerable thickness several mornings this week, and the features—especially the most prominent one—of our early business friends, most plainly indicated the state of the barometer. This state of the weather being seasonable and healthy, we trust it may continue. Mr. W. H. Schipper’s advertisement informs us that he has removed to his new shop next Parnell & Boylan’s Hall, where he invites an inspection of his stock of jewellery, watches, clocks, &c. Executing all repairs personally, he is enabled to guarantee perfect workmanship, and warrants all work for 1 to 2 years.