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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1341, 11 August 1883, Page 2

In our last issue we gave a slight notice of the Harbor Board rules which was necessarily, for want of time and space, very brief. We particularly notice two paragraphs in By-law No. 1, relating to the proceedings of the Board, which, if strictly adhered to, will do more to expedite business than any other thing we know of. We refer to paragraphs 10 and 13, and commend the same to the notice of the Chairman. C.ause 13, of By-law No 2, seems to be somewhat paradoxical in its wording, as it states that masters are to “produce a receipt for all port cnarges due." It is plain that unless the charges have been paid the master cannot produce the receipt, and if he produces the receipt the charges have been paid and are not due. With respect to the tariffs, we hear complaints that the charge of Id per gallon on import malt liquor is considered excessive, amounting as it does to 4s 2d on one fifty-gallon hogshead. Then again 2s 6d per ton on export tallow seems heavy when compared with other merchandise. These appear to be the only slight defects in ths otherwise carefully compiled and explicit “Gisborne Harbor Board By-laws.” On Sunday next a temperance sermon will be delivered by the Rev J. Pinfold, at the Wesleyan Church A good attendance is requested. On our fourth page will be found an interesting article to our reader entitled “ The Murdered Informer.” Two interesting matches of quoits will be played this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Royal Hotel. \s io '■ l.lrn suppression of police information,” we rn-jy shit<- that, u •on making!?-.-■juiry as to <ht* suil of i-loliies found on the beah, .’-lergea-t Bullen, wit i I n usual courtesy, immediately placed us in full possession of the true facts—hence our silence.

Ata meeting of the Matawhero School Committee, held on Monday evening last, the resignation of the chairman was tendered and accepted, Mr Pelham E, Richardson was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr W, 8. Greene was appointed a member of the committee. No one can be sick if the stomach, blood, liver and kidneys are well. Hop Bitters keeps them well. Notice. The engine and boiler, for the South Pacific Petroleum Company, which was through some unaccountable error, landed at Sydney, are expected here to-morrow, Mr D. Isles having received word from Auckland yesterday that it was on board the Tarawera, the arrival of which is looked for about noon to-day. This will be pleasing news to the shareholders of this company, and the works which have been almost at a standstill lately, will now be pushed on. Mails for Napier, Wellington, and Sout“ ; will close to-day at 3.30. and for Auckland at 11 p.m. The only tenderer for cutting 100 cords firewood, and delivering the same at th® Company’s derrick, was Mr Jas. Crawford a c 18s fid per cord. The tender was accepted* Mr Crawford was the successful tenderer for the last contract. During the discussion in the House last week on the corruption charges, Mr DeLautour argued that the “accused” were choosing their own jury, and moved a further amendment, “That the committee be selected by lot to be drawn by the clerk of the Parliament.” When, it is remembered, that he himself, when his company was charged with a far more henious crime not alone refused to “ choose his own jury,” but refused, and baulked all inquiry whatever into the charges alleged against them, we cannot help smiling at “ the devil quoting Scripture,” and his “ Proteus like celerity of change.” Why does not Major Atkinson move that the minutes recording the charges made against him “ be expunged from the records of the House.” Mr T. E. Shirley is authorized to collect all accounts due to the proprietor of this journal. Mr D. Isles, Manager of the South Pacific Petroleum Company calls for tenders for draying. Particulars in advertisement. The Seraphic Quadrille Assembly will take place as usual on Monday evening next, as advertised. Any person desirous of learning dancing can now avail themselves of the opportunity afforded, Mr McFarlane being a thoroughly competent instructor. On the 16th ultimo a public ball will take place at Patutahi in the hall. Invitations will be issued to the ladies, the gentlemen going by tickets. Thia, we expect, to be a success, as previous ones under the same management have been. The night will be moonlight and persons from different parts of the country are expected to attend. , Mr. A. Slack, who has just arrived from England, where he has distinguished himself as a first class operator to the largest and most eminent firm of photographers in the world, Messrs A. &G. Taylor, photographers to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal family, minature and portrait painters, and who have branches in all the large towns of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Mr. Slack was originally a pupil of lhe well known artist, Vincent Hatch, of Huddersfield, and from the credentials and specimens which he has shown us, we have no hesitation whatever in pronouncing him to be an artist of great promise, that as “ the proof of the pudding lies in the eating,” we strongly recommend our friends to give him a trial, and predict entire satisfaction. He has with him all the very latest improvements in his lino, and has built a most substantial studio. He opens to-day, and should we not be forestalled, wo intend to be the first one immortalised by his art. A rehearsal of the “Ticket of Leave .Vian ” took place lust night in Purnell and Boylan’s Hall. We announced some time ago that a dramatic entertainment would be given shortly for the benefit of Mr Neville 1 hornton. This idea has been matured, ami the tollowing cast made :—Bob Brierley, ’£. Wrigley ; Dalton, N. Thornton ; Melter Muss, P. J. Mider- Mr Gibson, C. D. Berry ; Maltby, J. Brodie ; Hawkshuw, J, Ulaysun ; May Edwards, Mrs Vandy ; Green Jones, E. H. Pavitt; Miss St. Everymond, Miss Walters; Sam Willoughby, Aluster Sandy; Airs Willoughby, Air Cross, and a uumuer of auxiliaries. The piece bids fair to be a great success, and is well mounted and cast under the direction of Mr Thornton. Further notice will be given in due course.

Yesterday afternoon a native named Hori Par&une attempted to steal an overcoat from Air Wm, Adair’s establishment, Whilst Mr Keeler and Mr Alaude were conversing in the accountant’s room, the former gentleman noticed the native take up u waterproof overcoat and put it under his arm and walk off. He gave chase following him to Messrs Graham Pitt and Bennet s, where the coat, with another parcel was found, Mr Keefer brought him back, and lie was soon s-ife “in the arms ” of a constable. This is nut the first or second time that Mr Adair nas been troubled in this way.