Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 189, 22 July 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

U.S.S. Subvice,—The Southern Cross arrived from Auckland and Tauranga yesterday afternoon. She did not bring any passengers, and did not take any away. Native Lasd Covet.—Applications for rehearings in the claims of Te Muhanga, No. 1, Manawangiangi, and Mangaorapa, all in the district of Poverty Bay, have been dismissed. Habboh Boabd.—The usual meeting of the Harbor Board and a special meeting of the Borough Council will be held to-night, at which the question of the Engineer will be considered. Accident.—While Captain Kennedy was climbing from the side of the Southern Cross on to the Noko last night, he, in some way or other lost his balance, or missed his footing, and fell forward striking his face violently on the deck of the Noko, and causing a very nasty wound. Sharp Practice.—Not long ago four welldressed men entered a London tavern and had dinner. When the moment came to pay they said they had no money with them, but would leave a valuable diamond ring. A few days later they called, settled the previous account, had another dinner, talked to the proprietor, and finally sold him the ring for £55. He considered that he had made a good bargain, because he had taken the ring to a jeweller, who pronounced it to be worth £lOOO. The guests, however, had on their second visit substituted an imitation facsimile for the genuine ring, and that made all the difference. Two Goon Men.—Mr. Ormond’s reappearance on the political platform was greeted with thunders of applause in the Th’ a‘.re last night by a house that was packed from wall to wall and from lloor to ceiling. Even Mr. Ormond’s political opponents were glad to see him again in the field, and there is only one feeling of regret in regard to this election, which is shared in by both sides alike, and which is this, that two such men as Mr. Ormond and Mr. Sheehan should be opposing each other. They cannot both get in for this constituency, and for either to be out of the House would be a loss to the whole colony.— Napier Telegraph. Election Day.—The appearance of the town has not been quite so lively as might be expected. There have been certainly a few more people about than usual, knotted together in groups, but they seem to be perfectly dormant and still. There has not been the slightest stir in any way. Generally, on such occasions there are one or two characters who, becoming elated in the praise of their candidate, make a noise; but even that to-day is out of the question, and nothing has occurred to relieve the dull and monotonous quiet which ruled supreme. Supposed Suicide.—Some alarm was occasioned last night by the tolling of the firebell in a very mysterious manner. On proceeding to the spot it was discovered that a body was suspended from the clapper of the bell, and. swung about like a gibbet in the wind. The horrified discoverer quickly obtained assistance, and on a closer inspection it was thought Mr. Locke would have a walkover to-day. On ascending to the upper stage, however, it was found to be an effigy with the name of one of our respected candidates pinned on the breast.

Miss Dargon.—This eminent elocutionist nnd tragedienne will appear to-night, at McFarlane’s Hall, on which occasion we may fully expect to see a good house, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, as her performances ate so well-known, being very flatteringly commented on by the whole press of the colony. Stranded.—Last night the cutter Iris, which is used by Messrs. Kennedy <fc Bennett as a cargo tender, was washed ashore, high and dry on the beach. She was taken outside to tender the Southern Cross, and after doing so, was anchored, while the Noko came inside, shortly after the present heavy southerly gale sprang up, and was so strong that it caused her to drag the anchor, and send her ashore. The cargo is safe, and is being taken out of her hold.

Audacity.—Audacity is indeed everything in political life. If my readers who are capable of comprehending will submit the candidates to critical analysis they will perceive how very particularly right I am. Selfish schemers, Far-ridden dreamers, One or two sensible men in the lot. Shallow-pated nincompoops, Honorarium would-be scoops, Send the majority trooping to pot.