Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 98, 3 April 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Tologa Land Court.—The Court is adjourned until the 7th of May. Hanlon.—This great aquatic champion is about to pay Dunedin a visit. Gun Accidents. —The first of the usual list of gun accidents which are especially prevalent during this season of the year comes from Middleton, and points to the care which parents should exercise over their boys when allowing them to use firearms. School Committee.—The usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was held last night. No business of importance was transacted. Gas Works.—A few of the Directors visited the site of the company’s gas works to-day, and found that rapid progress had been made. The excavation for the foundation of the gasometer has been completed, and Mr. Hawley hopes shortly to have the whole of this part of the works completed. Omapere.—This steamer will leave here for Auckland via Tauranga on Saturday morning. The last boat leaves the wharf at 9 a.m. sharp. Fire Brigade.—The members of the Fire Brigade rolled up for wet practice last night, which was successfully gone through. Considering the state of the river, which was half-tide, the result was very satisfactory, a good column of water being sent clear over Messrs. Parnell and Boylan’s Hall. The members complain greatly on account of their not having the necessary boots and other articles requisite for the duties which they are called on to perform. The Mail.—We remind our readers that the Mails by the Rotamaliana to-morrow for South, will close at 3 o’clock sharp, and not at 3.30 as usual. This is on account of the tide, which renders it necessary that the last boat should leave the wharf at 4 o'clock, instead of five. Heavy Sentence.—William Henry Jones, the late manager of the Onehunga Ironworks, was brought up and sentenced to fourteen years penal servitude for attempting to murder John McDermott by shooting him with a revolver. North Gisborne.—lt is surprising to note the rapidity with which the Whataupoko is becoming inhabited. Tenders are daily being called for the erection of residences on same, and the owners of sections may be obs. red either clearing or actually building. The banks of the river are beginning to assume quite an altered appearance. This sign of progress speaks well for us, and shows that there is still much “ Corn in Egypt.”

Tenders.—The tenders for the supply of 30,000 bricks for the gas company were opened to-day when that of Messrs. S. Doleman and son, being the lowest, was accepted. Wesleyan Church.—The quarterly meeting of the Gisborne Wesleyan Circuit was held last Monday evening. The Circuit Minister, the Rev. J. T. Pinfold, occupied the chair, and all the members were present. The report showed the number of members to be the same as last quarter, while the Sunday School returns showed a slight improvement. It was also reported that 12s. had been collected towards the parsonage fund by a lady of the congregation. Arrangements were made for the reception of the newly-appointed minister, the Rev. Mr. Spence, and the meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the present pastor for his untiring zeal and services during the past year. Fire at Matawhero.—A house in the occupation of Mr. W. S. Greene, Matawhero, was burnt down about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. It appears that Mrs. Greene was engaged in the yard washing when she noticed smoke issuing from the roof where the leanto abuts on to the main building. On attempting to go in she was unable to open the back door, the ketch being faulty. Going round by the front she found the interior of the kitchen a mass of flames. Most of the contents of the two front rooms, including the piano, were saved, the remainder being destroyed on account of the rapid progress of the fire. Among those who rendered effective assistance were Messrs. Bougen, Pardoe, T. O’Donnell and Goldsmith. Mr. Cohen, of the Royal Oak Hotel, kindly offered an asylum until a home could be found. Mr. W. S. Greene was absent at Tologa Bay at the time of the occurrence. The building is the property of Read's Trustees, and is insured for £250 in the Liverpool and Lancashire, and the furniture and effects in the Hamburg Magdeburg for £3OO The value of the salvage is about £lOO. It is not yet known whether an inquest will be held. To Subscribers.—ln another column appears a notification to the effect that the Telephone will, for the future be issued as a daily evening paper, and that the subscriptions for post delivered copies will be 6s. per quarter with postage added if paid in advance, and 7s. 6d. per quarter if booked. The requirements of our country subscribers will be promptly attended to, and their papers sent out regularly every afternoon at four o'clock, and those who live on the main road will have the same delivered at their residences, whilst arrangements have been made at Makaraka, Matawhero, Patutahi, Waerenga-a-hika, Ormond, and Kaiteratahi with the gentlemen named in another place to take charge of all subscribers’ paper who live off the main road. In the event of any irregularities in the delivery either in town or country, subscribers are requested to immediately communicate with the manager at the office, when prompt attention will be given to their needs. The Late F. H. Cox.—The tailoring business of the late F. H. Cox, will, until further notice, be conducted by Mr. R. Johnston, a gentleman whose well-known abilities and lengthy experience in the best houses in Europe will ensure to customers that neatness of style and perfectness of fit without which the best material and most expensive g".rn mt only serves to make its possessor appear ridiculous. Dr. Barry.—has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment on a charge of manslaughter, for causing the death of a woman by negligent ireatment during confinement. The evidence disclosed a most disgraceful state ol affairs. County Tenders.—The County Engineer calls for tenders for (B. 26), cutting drains and fascining Mangatu Road, and cutting drains on the Wairoa Road near Plans and specifications can be seen at the County Engineer’s office. Cook County Building Society.—lt is announced in our advertising columns, that copies of the rules of this society are to be obtained at Mr. Piesse’s office, Lowe Street. The Society being now duly incorporated, will probably commence business next week. Summer Goods.—Mrs. Hartnett, dress, habit, and mantle maker, having a few summer goods on hand is desirous of clearing out the same with a view of making room for Winter goods. Ladies and children’s costumes on hand in all the latest and most fashionable novelties. Lett’s Diaries.—-These diaries for the current year (1884) are now to be obtained at half-price at Mr. James Snyder Browne’s, stationery store, next the Telephone Office,’ Gladstone Road. “Joker’s Consultation.—By a reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that “ Joker ” has another sweep open on the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, to close early in June. The success that has attended “ Joker’s ” previous efforts, and the satisfactory manner in which his drawings are always conducted, combined with his tempting programme, should ensure a speedy filling up of his list. I

Mr. Wm. Adair’s Winter Stock.—W e have much pleasure in calling attention to the large and varied stock of winter goods which Mr. W. Adair has just opened up. In his dress, millinery, and ladies outfitting department are all the novelties and latest fashions of the season, whilst the dress and mantle department has been restocked with choice selections from well known Parsian and London houses. His mens’ clothing and outfitting departme.it has also been replenshed with every article which can contribute to the elegance, comfort, and pleasure of life. Intending purchasers should certainly give Mr. Adair a call before going further and faring worse.