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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1324, 3 July 1883, Page 2

In the case of James Gardiner, brought be* fore the R. M. Court to-day, Mr. Wilaoti, the prosecutor, stated that his object was solely to protect himself from the dangerous results likely to accrue from drunken mon layiug about Iris place, ho did his best to lighten the prisoner’s punishment by giving him a most excellent character to the Court, and staling that his only fault was drunkenness. The annual general meeting of the subscribers to the Turangauui Library will be held tn the library room, on Saturday next, the 7th instant, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of electing a Committee for the ensuing year, and to receive reports. With pleasure we are enabled to announce the return to business of an old and respected resident, Mr W. S. Greene, who has again started as auctioneer, valuator, interpreter, and general commission agent, in the old Union Bank premises, nuxt the Clothing Factory. Mr Greene’s abilities in this line are so well known that it is needless for us to add our testimony, Witn this issue will be presented to all subscribers and purchasers uf the Stanuaru a one-pound n >te. Now, as a rule, we know of no better investment than the money laid out in the purchase of this paper; but when, in the face of the present depression in trade, dullness of business, and sharp competition, we generously enclose a onepound note, we cannot be viewed in any other light than that of public benefactors. The note is drawn on Mr C, W. Goodson, of the London Arcade, Auckland. As a sign of the times, and as conclusive evidence of the rapid progress the township of Gisborne is making, we have lately had to chronicle the advent vf several new business men. The latest addition to our community is Mr J. A. 81ack, an artist of great experience and ability, as the specimens of photography we have seen most amply prove. He purposes opening shortly in the Gladstone road. We wish him every success. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Poverty Bay Hospital will take place in the schoolhouse, opposite rinity Chureh, to-morrow evening, at 7 o’clock. We strongly exhort subscribers to attend and e eet men who will faithfully and conscientiously perform their duties. By so doing they will put a stop to much dissatisfaction. At present it is purely a scramble between a few jobbers. New blood is sadly wanted. We are sorry to have to record a very severe accident which occurred to Mr Peter Cooper, at the Rangatira Hotel, on Friday last. In making a step, his spur caught in the bottom of his trousers and threw him heavily on the ground, causing a severe fracture of the right leg below the knee. We are glad to add that he is progressing moat favorably. Any person finding a horse straying about with a saddle and part of a bridle on, and delivering it to Mr Brimmer, will receive £1 reward. The Post-office at Awanuiis to be removed from Walker’s store to the Police station, and placed under the charge of Sergeant McGuire.

A correspondent wishes to know when tenders will be called for the leading of the Hospital Reserves. Wu cun only tell our correspondent that we understand the land is being dealt with /tiA rcMtz. If the English mail arrives In Auckland before the Southern Cross leaves, she will bring it on here. On Tuesday, June 3, a select dance will be held in the Hall, Makuraka. This is the first of a series of dances which Will be held every Tuesd »y during the season, and will he under the direction of Mr. F. W. Cullimore, whose well-known musical talent will ensure to his patrons every facility for en* joyment as far as excellent music and respectability is concerned. Mr. J. W. Andrews, travelling agent for the Government Insurance, may be found at the Albion Club Hotel, by any one desirous of insuring. By a public notification from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, it is announced that Edwin Claude Bolton, of Gisborne, has applied to transfer his interest in section 9, block VII. Waimata Survey District, to Joseph Saudlant, of Gisborne. Messrs Carlaw Smith A Co. held their sale as previously announced on Saturday last. There was a very good attendance. The following is their report: — Oats brought 2s 6d to 3a 2d a bushel ; potatoes, 7 s 6a; sugar, 4fd ; tea, from Is to Is ad per lb. The miscellaneous goods brought a fair price. 'l’he person who lost a purse yesterday, containing money, can recover the same by applying to Mr. J. East and paying expenses. Mr. FI. Bull has been appointed organist and choir master to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. A. A. George requests to state that he has been appointed local agent for the New Zealand “ Freemason.” In our report of the Hospital Entertainment given by “ Happy Moments ” Company, notice was taken of all the amateurs with the exception of one, and that one Master Morgan-Morris, whose rendering of “ Little Sweetheart,” was very well re ceived. We are sorry for the omission, and hasten to rectify it. Mr Cecil Gardiner is now acting as Auckland agent for this journal. This gentleman carries on an extensive business in Auckland as advertising agent, Ao., and represents most of the leading journals of the Colony in that city. We may also intorm any of our readers who wish to insert advertisements in the Auckland journals, or transact business there of a like nature, can do so through Mr Gardiner, whose earnest endeavors will be for the interest of his many customers. On Saturday afternoon last the long looked for match, Pakehan v. Maoris, came off. Play commenced a little after 2.30. Messrs J. Berry and Te Kani captained their respective teams. The former opened the game During the first twenty minutes E. Bourke obtained a “ touch,” but it was impossible to make it a goal. In the second spell another “ touch” was scored by Sage. The Maoris now became more careful, and forcibly pressed on their oponents, which resulted in their gaining a “touch,” their first point. The fourth and last spell both sides did their best to run up the score, resulting in a victory for the Pakehas by two tries to one. The game throughout was well contested, the play on both sides being exceedingly good.