Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 209, 14 August 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

B.M. Court.—There was a dean sheet a the Resident Magistrates Court to-day.

Cross.—The Southern Cross is expected from the south to-morrow. Theft.—We hear that a number of trees have been stolen from North Gisborne.

Tishins Co—The people of Picton, following in the the steps of Gisborne, started a fishing company, but it did not get beyond its initial stage.

Mails.—Mails for Auckland, per Southern Cross, will close this (Thursday) evening, at 7 o’clock.

U.A.O.D.—The regular forthightly meeting of Druids will be held in the Lodge Room this evening, at 8 o’clock. Dbink.—Last year the people of New Zealand, spent three and a quarter millions upon tobacco and drink.

Te Koon.— Te Kooti and about twenty companions are on a visit to the Thames district. He has been an object of considerable interest.

Libbabt. — The meeting of the Library Committee lapsed last night for want of a quorum. The meeting will be held on Saturday night. County Council—The usual meeting of the County Connell will be held to-night. Tenders for advertised works close before the meeting.

Building Society.—At the monthly meeting of the Cook County Building Society held last evening £lOO was balloted for, and a number of new shares applied for and allotted.

Militabt. —We are given to understand that the Government steamer Stells will arrive in a few days for the purpose of removing a quantity of old military stores which are now being called in, and issuing a fresh supply o a better class for the use of our citizen soldiers.

E. J. Bebesfobd.—As will be seen by reference to our report of the Hospital meeting, Mr. E. J. Beresford has made a very liberal offer to the Hospital Committee for a suitable ground wherein to hold their annual fete. The offer will no doubt be availed of, and will give much more satisfaction to patrons of the sports than the course hitherto pursued.

Public Meeting.—A public meeting is announced to be held in Parnell and Boylan’s Hall, convened by his Worship the Mayor in response to a requisition. The business is to take an expression of opinion as to what course should be adopted with regard to the Harbor Bill and Railways Bill. We may expect therefore this evening to hear something from the knowing ones as to what is likely to happen in the new Parliament and how the bill is likely to fare. The opportunity, will doubtless be eagerly siezed by those anxious to “ hair their horatory.”

Bowled Out.—An incident occurred at the Organ Recital last night which pointed to the belief that the occupants of one seat imagined themselves in a penny-gaff instead of where they were. During one of his solos the organist came to a rest, and as the music died away, a refrain from the seat referred to came with more force than was intended, “ Why, Mrs. has had her hair cut. Don’t she look a guy ! ” If such people have not sufficient manners to hold their tongues during a musical performance, they should procure a score and learn to read it. This would prevent an unpleasant bowl out. If there is one thing more detestable, or more annoying to lovers of music than another, it is to hear a continunl “ gab ” going on. Those who cannot content themselves with listening should stay away.

A Wise Law.—ln Burmah, when a young woman is ill, he parents agree with the phy» sician that, if ha cures the patient, he may have her for his trouble j but if she dies under his medicine, he is to pay them her full value it is said that some cuccessful physicianshave largo families who thus become their property. A Reminder.—-The receiver of a debt in which judgment had been confessed to-day, wanted to know if he could not recover the fees of a solicitor he had employed. The registrar reminded him of an old axiom laid down by a late R.M. that if in a simple case of debt people would employ a lawyer it was a luxury they would have to pay for. The creditor remarked that he would probably learn these things in time. Trust Commissioner’s Court.—The following business was transacted this afternoon before the Trust Commissioner (James Booth, Esq.);—No, 430—0 Kahuatia No. 1, memo, of transfer from Wi Pere and others to the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company. Granted. No. 431—Same block— Memo, of transfer from Peka Kerekere and others to the N. Z. N. L. S. Co. Granted. No. 432—Tangihanga C— Memo, of transfer from Wi Pere and others to N. Z. N. L. S. Co. Granted.

Wharfinger. — The Town Clerk notifies that Mr. Witty has been permanently appointed wharfinger. We must compliment the Council on their choice. Past experience showed that the work could not be done for a less sum than that asked foi by the successful applicant, and it would have been foolish to appoint a wharfinger at a smaller salary and then have to raise it afterwards, or perhaps be put to the trouble and expense of a fresh appointment.

Board of Health.—A meeting of the local Board of Health appointed according to regulations, viz., His Worship the Mayor (as Chairman) and the members of the Borough Council, met yesterday afternoon. The Chairman read a telegram from the Government re depot for vaccine lymph. He pointed out that it was necessary for the Board to recommend a fit and proper person as Health officer, under section 105 of the Act. It was resolved, on the motion of Cr. Lewis, seconded by Cr. Kenny, “ That His Excellency the Governor be recommended to appoint Dr. Henry Pollen as Health officer for the district of Poverty Bay.” In terms of section 133, the residence of Dr. Pollen was appointed a depot for the storage of vaccine lymph for the use of all medical men and others requiring the use thereof. With reference to a resident medical officer as required by section 17, it was resolved that the Board defer the appointment until Tuesday next. Two telegrams in accordance with the above resolutions were forwarded to Government.

Organ Recital—Fully three hundred people attended the organ recital given by Mr. Flood, at Holy Trinty Church, last evening. After a short evening service conducted by the incumbent (the Rev. J. E. Fox) a choice repertoire of music was performed. Mr. East essayed to sing the solo “ Comfort ye,” from the “ Messiah,” but the result proved that he was rather ambitions. He was much more successful in his rendering of “ Consider the the lillies,” later on. “He was despised,” (Messiah) was very nicely sung by Miss Booth, and the solo “ He shall feed,” by the same young lady, was perhaps the gem of the evening. To Mr. F. Dufaur was alloted the difficult solo “ Arm, arm, ye brave,” which he gave in a masterly style. Mr. Dufaur also sang the solo in the anthem “ Incline thine ear,” with great taste. The choir gave the anthems “ By the waters of Babylon ” (G. B. Allen), “ If ye love me,” “ Incline thine ear,” and “ Plead thou my cause ” (Mozart’s twelfth Mass), with a measure of success which showed what training under an efficient teacher can do. Mr. Flood’s organ solos included “ Hark the Sabbath Bells ” (Flood); “ The Hallelujah Chorus,” “ I know that my Redeemer liveth,” and a very pretty extempore offertoire. Mr. Flood’s ability i s so well known that to praise would be superfluous. Last evening he fully sustained his reputation. Altogether the recital afforded a treat such as does not often fall to the lot of Gisborne folk. The public showed their agpreciation by attending in such large numbers. We hope shortly to have to announce that a similar entertainment is being prepared. An offertoire was taken to defray the cost of adding a swell and making other improvements to the organ, and amounted to £7 13s. 6d.