Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 128, 10 May 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Mails.—Mails for Napier and Wellington per Southern Cross, will close on Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. U.S.S. Service.—The Southern Cross arrived in Auckland on the 9th, at 8.15 a.m. from tliis port.

Assault. — This morning, in the R.M. Court, the native Hori Moki, who was charged with assaulting Wi Kingi Hori, was committed for trial. His Worship allowing bail, himself in £5O, and one surety of £5O. P. B. Club.—The quarterly meeting of the ’Poverty Bay Club w'as held last night at the clubs’ rooms, when there was a good attendance. No business of any importance was disposed of, except the election of two or three new members.

English Mail.—As the Wairarapa with the Gisborne portion of the San Francisco mail, is not expected to reach our port until late to-day, English letters will be delivered at the post oilice counter between seven and eight o’clock this evening. Oriental Bank.—lt would appear that Mr. Services action in writing to the associated banks contending that they are all jointly liable for any deficiency in the public accounts that may arise by the failure of the above bank will prove abortive, as legal counsel have given their opinion that the Victorian Government cannot enforce its claims, the conjoint liability upon which Government based its claims being nonexistent in point of law.

Sunday’s Boat.—The last boat will leave the wharf at 8 a.m. to-morrow. The Rio Giunde.—There is nothing fresh to report about the Rio Grande. She is still in the same position, but appears to be heeling over a little move. Her masts are very shaky, and may at any moment come down with a run.

Sales.—At Messrs. C. Smith and Co’s auction mart this morning, the household goods and effects of Mr. C. Edmunds were offered, and brought reasonable prices.

The Mutual Insurance Co.—lt may prove interesting to some of our readers to know that it is very uncertain as to whether any further dividend will be paid out of the above estate. Under any circumstances nothing will be paid for several months.

Foot-ball Club.— A meeting of the Football Club will take place to-nignt at the Masonic Hotel,

Sales.—At Messrs. Graham, Pitt and Bennett’s sale to-day of Mr. Montague’s racing stud, yearlings averaged £l7 per head, and mares £3O. At their ordinary sale of horses, there was not much demand sor hacks.

Caution.—We are informed by the police that they have good reasons to suspect several persons of being guilty of the serious charge of taking out licenses for purchasing powder and shot, and then handing the same over to natives. We wish to point out to such, the dangerous position they place themselves in by so doing, as they are liable to be imprisioned for two years, and fined £5OO.

Lands Court.—We hear that a numerously signed petition has been forwarded to head quarters asking that a Native Lands Court may be held at Waiomatatini in July next, in consequence of the long adjournment of the Tologa Court. It is now fully five years since a Court was held at the foregoing place, and the business has accumulated so that there are now upwards of 1,500 claims down for hearing. It is understood that the Chief Judge has signified his intention of granting the petitioners request, and that Major Mair will preside.

An Aristoce vtic Bl vckguard.— Another aristocratic blackguard has been distinguishing himself at home. This time a noble lord has been committed for trial on a charge of indecent assault upon a female servant. The most remarkable portion of the affair, and a matter well worthy of note, is, that a magistrate has been found sufficiently honourabe, and true to his trust, not only to commit the libertine for trial, but has also refused to allow him bail. We are sorry that the telegraphist did not think it worth while to mention this functionary’s name, as it deserves to be immortalised quite as much as Shakespeare’s judicial prodigy in Henry IV. R.M. Court.—Epira Paru, was brought up charged with forging a cheque for £2, and remanded for eight days. J. Troy was charged with obtaining a coat from Mr. D. Murchie under false pretences, and remanded until Wednesday week, bail being refused. M. Reweti was brought up and charged with breach of the Dog Registration Act, and remanded for one week. In the civil case of H. E. Johnstone v. the captain and owners of the brig Rio Grande, being a claim for £25 for the services of the Rosina, judgment was given for £l2 10s. on account of the Court considering the charge excessive. Makaraka School Soiree.—There was a very fair attendance at the soiree last night in spite of the inclement weather. The school was most tastefully decorated, and reflected great credit on the committee, whilst the tables were literally piled with the good things of this life. After a very comfortable tea the concert commenced. Mr. Edwards, Madame Stewart, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Cohen, Mrs. Sunderland, Mr. Wright, Miss Allen, Miss McFarlane and others sang, all being received with great applause. About 11.30 dancing commenced, which was kept up until an early hour this morning. The whole proved a most unqualified success, and want of space alone prevents us from giving a detailed account of a most enjoyable evening. Mr. Flood presided at the pianoforte with his usual success.