Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 197, 31 July 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Gospel Service.—We have been requested to draw attention to some services in the school-house this, and to-morrow evening.

An Old Oddfellow.—According to the Nelson Mail Bro. Kearns, of Stoke, has attained his (50th) jubilee year of Oddfellowship. Rallying Round the Flag.—A Working Men’s Club is being formed in New Plymouth, and already 130 members have consented to become members.

The Increase of Wheels.—Seven years have not yet elapsed since the first tricycle made its appearance ; and now the supply cannot keep pace with the demand. Work.—Work gives you an appetite for your meals ; it lends {solidity to your slumbers ; and it also gives you a perfect appreciation for a holiday. Donation.—Dr. Pollen has presented to the Library a very valuable work on the microscope, and another volume on the same subject has been promised by the Rev. J. E. Fox.

Bribery (?). —Mr. G. Beetham, M.H.R., was threatened with proceedings under the “ Corruption and Bribery Act,” because he gave a slice of his honorarium to the Masterton Hospital.

J Battery.—The attention of volunteers is directed to a Battery order, calling a commanding officer’s parade for Government inspection at the drill-shed this evening, at 7.30. Road Works.—We would call the attention of the Borough Road Overseer to dangerous holes at either end of the Taruheru Bridge. A few barrow loads of gravel would prevent them getting worse. Cure for Diptheria. —Thirty-seven cases of this disease are claimed by a Mr. Murray Gibbes to have been cured by saturating the atmosphere of the room with steam caused by pouring boiling water on dried blue gum (eucalyptus) leaves. Gas Fittings.—A very handsome three light gasalier has been erected in the County Council Chambers by Mr. Sigley. We commend an inspection of the work to intending consumers who have not yet made a choice.

M.U.LO.O.F.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Lodge of Oddfellows was held last evening. There was a large attendance of members. One candidate was initiated, and several propositions for membership were made. Ashore.—As the cutter Lizzie was being towed in this morning, the hawser broke, and she grounded on the bar and remained immovable for about 20 minutes, but was ultimately safely moored alongside the wharf.

Working Men’s Political Association.— A meeting of the Working Men’s Political Association is called for half-past seven this evening, when business of importance will be brought forward. The meeting will be held at Mr. Whinray’s premises.

Hospital Ball.—We understand that it is the intention of the Hospital Committee to get up a ball in aid of that institution, to take place in September next. A number of people have requested that it should be given, and the matter will be brought up for discussion at the next monthly committee meeting.

Free Reading Room.—A number of people appear to be in doubt as to whether nonmembers of the Library can avail themselves of the use of the reading room. We desire to inform them that the room is free to all who like to avail themselvesTof it, but for all that would suggest that as many as can afford it will subscribe the small membership fee.

Sale of Drapery.—Well-written truthful announcements properly displayed, bring applicants for bargains. That this sentiment is thoroughly understood by Mr. J. Cantie will be found on reference being made to our advertising columns wherein that gentleman announces a clearance of his present stock to make room for fresh supplies.

Trip to Wangawehi.—The steam launch Snark, Captain Neil, was chartered on Tuesday by a number of gentlemen for a trip to Mr. J. W. Williams’ estate at Wangawehi. The steamer made a fine run across in four hours, and J. H. Coleman, Esq., who was on board, expressed himself highly pleased with the way in which she was handled. The return trip occupied four and a quarter hours, a little sea having arisen. Those Trousers.—Captain Russell stated the other day that a pair of moleskin trousers paid 2s. Customs duty, whereupon the Napier evening paper called him to account and asserted that they were free. This has brought forth a rejoinder from the morning paper which proved they paid 15 per cent, or 3s. in the £. but the real fact is that they pay 16 J per cent Customs, and property-tax as well on the total.

V. 8.8. Service,—The Southern Cross will be up from the South to-morrow morning early, and the Arawata from Auckland about noon.

Gas.—Active operations in the matter of laying service pipes are being pushed forward. We were walking down Gladstone Road yesterday with a stranger, when the latter commented on the fact that he perceived a strong smell of gas near where some of the company’s employees were working. We remarked that probably it was escaping from the main, which seemed to quite satisfy our friend. The force of imagination is very powerful with some people,

Gisborne Institute.—As announced the Rev. J. E, Fox delivered a very interesting lecture on the microscope before a large audience last evening. Captain Porter occupied the chair, The lecture dealt largely with the benefits to be derived from a knowledge of the microscope and its uses, and was loiidly applauded when he resumed his seat. Spence does not permit of a full report in this issu o.