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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1355, 13 September 1883, Page 2

There is a gentleman in our midst who has on many occasions brought himself into great prominence, and has earned a high reputation and far spread celebrity by the generous display of some of the most estimable qualities that adorn and beautify human nature. In spite of any disadvantages of birth, learning or book-lore, this gentleman’s versatality of genius has found ample scope in constituting himself the guardian angel of Gisborne. As a public-spirited man he has never failed to evince his liberality and patronage on all occasions by freely offering prizes for public competition, and has never been known to fail in his neighborly obligations. He has a most intimate knowledge of the law of trespass, and has always been first and foremost to step to the front in any matter where discretion, prudence or com mon sense held back the less timid and bashful man. He is as docile as one of his own sheep, and as easily led as a young calf, always “doing as he is told.” But there are two things just now causing this verdent martyr great concern, and unless they are both speedily settled in conformity with his wishes; we fe*l certain it will resub in some serious injury to his already over-taxed brain. This gentleman has been labouring under a slight nervous indisposition lately brought on by the worry and bother of that “Cook-street” difficulty, and the “advertisement swindle,” following so close upon

the “Joe's meeting” failure, that it has rendered r little rest and quietude necessary. Taking all these facts into consideration, we beg his numerous friends will not take any notice of a few eccentricities which have, of late, developed themselves, as we hope before long that “ Joe will be himself again.” No bunkum I Any odds that kenny heads the poll. Roll up for Kenny. Skittles on Saturday night at the Settlers’ Hotel Maude v, Rees.— This is a case where the p’aintitf (Mr Maude) some twelve months ago sought to recover possession of the premises known as the Eldon Chambers, situate in Gladstone road, from the defendant, Mr Rees. The defendant set up certain pleas which were demurred to by plaintiff. The demurrer was allowed with costs, and time given for Mr Rees to amend. .He did so, but a telegram just to hand informs us that both pleas of the defendant have been struck out. Ratepayers roll up and vote for Kenny, the only independent candidate 1 Electors • electors 1 roll up to Beresford’s skittle alley Messrs Fraser, Wyllie and Co will hold their horse sale every Saturday, at the Masonic Stables. They will also hold sales of cattle at Makaraka every Tuesday, commencing September 5, and at Waerenga-a-hika every alternate Wednesday commencing September 26. We are pleased to state that their last sale was most successful Strange but true ’ Proffitt, or any other sport, won’t bet against Kenny heading the poll. Roll up Rough on skittles — Saturday night, at Beresford’s. Read Working Men—Elect Tharratt as your representative. He does not belong to any party or clique. Ratepayers—Plump for Nasmith and justice to all parts of the Borough. Our sporting friends are notified by Mr W. Proffitt, that he is now prepared to lay odds on the New Zetland and Melbourne Cups, and the Hawke’s Bay Spring Meeting. That gentleman is about to leave here for Napier, and those who are desirous of making wagers must do so at once, he has double and treble books on all the principal events. The only thing that beats Hop Bitters is a game of skittles at poor dear old Ted’s Singer’s Sewing Machines, 2s 6d per week. Repairs, parts, etc., to be had at the Singer Manufacturing Company’s Depot, Gladstone road.

The remainder of the report of the Borough Council will be found on our fourth page. Un the first page is our Wellington correspondent’s letter on “ Longhurst.” Be in time on Saturday, at Beresford’s, for a good game of skittles Vote for Joyce and no trickery. Electors —Be at the poll early and record your votes for Hall We hear that several gentlemen are about to organise a Christy Min tr els Company for charitable objects. Why be sick and ailing when Hop Bitters will suiely cure you. Read and know. Mails for Napier and Wellington, per Southern Cross, will close this (Thursday) afternoon, at 3 o’clock, We wish to call attention to the election advertisement of Mr Samuel Mason Wilson, the popular host of the Albion Hotel, who is an independent candidate In another column will be found Mr H. E. Kenny’s invitation to his many friends and supporters to roll up early, and aecuie his return by a large majority The meeting of the Horticultural and Fioncultural Society previously announced to take place last night, is postponed until Saturday next Mr E. Beresford, of the Settlers’ Hotel, will open a skittle ground on Saturday next, where lovers of tuu ueaitny sport will be enabled to exercise their skill Messrs Fraser and Wyllie held their maiden sale at Makaraka on Tuesday last. A large quantity of cattle was yarned, 27 ol which were sold realising from £2 7s 6d, to £4 10s per head, in spite of the bad weather there was a large attendance, aud the bidding was brisk and prices must satisfactory. Indepeudant Ratepayers — Return Smith, who will not have any hole and corner business. No gorged livers after a game of skittles at Beresford’s. Lazy and dull feelings usually preceed sickness, which nothing but Hup Bitters will banish. Read.