The Telephone. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE POVERTY BAY STANDARD. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, GISBORNE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29. Local and. General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 222, 29 August 1884, Page 2

The Telephone. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE POVERTY BAY STANDARD. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, GISBORNE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29. Local and. General.

Bankrupt.—L. G. Direy has been declared a bankrupt. Candidate.—Mr. Andrew Graham announces himself as a candidate at the approaching election. Cook County.—Attention is directed to some alerations in the boundaries of the proposed new Waimata Road District to those previously advertised.

Institute.—Members of the Institute are reminded that the meeting takes place tonight, when an interesting debate will form the programme. U.A.O. Druids.—At the usual meeting of the local Druids lodge last evening, Messrs. Stevenson and Adeane were appointed delegates to the Hospital Ball Committee. Error.—An error occurred in our report of Wednesday’s Court proceeding. Curtis v. Hyland should have been Curtis and Hyland v. Turnbull.

Nationalisation.—Mr. McKenzie, the newly elected member for Mount Ida, speaking on the Address-in-Reply, said he hoped the subject of land nationalisation would remain a question to the end of time.

New Uniforms.—Several members of the Battery have had new uniforms served out to them. A ballot will be taken on Thursday next to ascertain the five who shall next be supplied. Band.—The Artillery Band headed the corps last night and marched through the town. Several new selections were performed after their return to the shed. There is a visible improvement in the playing of the band of late.

More Concerts.—At a general meeting held after parade last night, Messrs, Pavitt, Cresswell, Featon, and Whitby were appointed a committee to consider, and if thought expedient, to carry out a series of cheap entertainments to replenish the clothing fund of the Battery.

Decision.—The decision of a committee appointed to enquire into alleged irregularities of some members of J Battery entirely exonerates all parties concerned. The full text of the decision will be found posted up at head-quarters. Captain Winter has decided to allow no more discussion there on.

Library—We are pleased to hear that the late entertainment was more successful than at first reported. The receipts amount to £l5 9s. 6d. and the expenses to £6 Bs. 9d., leaving a credit balance of £9 9d. The next entertainment will take place on Monday week.

Northern Railway.—Regarding the Northern Trunk Railway, Mr. McKenzie said he felt infinite satisfaction at hearing the proposals in reference to the North Island Main Trunk Line. The construction of that line should be one of the first considerations of the Government. He had great satisfaction in looking forward to the time not far distant when that line would be completed. Those J.P’s. Again.—A long delay was caused at the Court this morning, by the absence of the J.P’s. appointed for the day (the Resident Magistrate being up the Coast). After searching the town Mr. Green wood said Mr. Tucker appeared to have forgotten his engagement. Mr. Common, who was present, kindly agreed to wait until another J.P. was obtained. It is highly improper that gentlemen should accept honors if they don’t think it worth while to attend to the duties of their office.

Judgment Summonses.—A very pretty discussion arose in the case of Tharratt v. P. Malone, judgment summons. Mr. Rees pointed out that great laxity had hitherto prevailed in the matter of issuing judgment summonses and that Magistrates and J.P.’s often placed themselves in jeoparday by carlessly granting orders. Mr. Kenny followed and agreed with what had been said, the result of the discussion being that the case was adjourned until certain formalities had been gone through. Battery Orders.—The following orders were read out at parade last evening:— All members wishing to attend sword exercise are reminded that Lieutenant Boylan will give instruction in that exercise on Fridays, at seven o’clock, instead of Wednesdays. The following officers are detailed for orderly duty for the month of September:—Lieut. U’Ren, Sergt. Pavitt, Corp. Morrison (2). On and after this date the detachment gun drills will be discontinued, and company drill will take place every Thursday evening until further notice.

Consols.—An exchange a few days ago wrote : —“ The news of Sir Julius Vogel forming a Ministry has evidently had the effect of rising the New Zealand securities by 15s. to £l, and were quoted in London on Tuesday as follows 5 per cent. 10.40 loan, 105|; 5 per cent. 1889 loan, 1051; 44 per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 984 ; 4 per inscribed stock, 102. It will be interesting to notice if the sudden defeat of his Ministry will have the reverse effect.” By yesterday’s telegrams it was shown that a great fall had taken place.

J. Battery.—The ordinary monthly inspection of the Battery was held last evening, Captain Winter in command. After some company evolutions the Battery marched out. The commanding officer expressed great satisfaction at the state in which he found the arms and the general efficiency of the corps. There were only two absentees, who were dealt with in the usual manner.

Oil.—A return in a recent Gazette has the following anent a local oil company:— Nominal capital, £48,000 ; amount of paidup scrip given to shareholders, £1,000; amount of calls paid, £23,887 13s. Bd.; total amount of subscribed capital paid up, £23,887 13s. Bd.; number of shareholders at time of registration of company, seven; amount of cash in hand, £l3 55,; total amount of dividends declared, nil.

New Steamer.—At the launching of the Arawa, a new steamer for the Shaw, Saville, and Albion Co’s. New Zealand trade. Amongst those present was Sir Dillon Bell, who, in responding to the toast of “ Success to the Colony of New Zealand,” reviewed the incidents connected with the founding of the colony forty years ago, when he, along with* a few other daring spirits, persuaded with difficulty the Imperial Government of England to permit them to go and plant the flag literature, religion, and trade of England in a new part of the earth. They succeeded in accomplishing their end, although they met with opposition most untiring and firm. He rejoiced at the part he had taken in this adventurous journey, little thinking that he would see so much success attend the new colony—because success had attended the colony. It was extremely doubtful for a long time whether steam navigation would be started between Britain and New Zealand, as there were many difficulties—business matters, such as finance, and the shipowning enterprise. The Late Suicide at Dunedin. — At an inquest held on the body of the young man Wackrill, who committed suicide at the Coffee Palace on Saturday, the following evidence was given. The captain of the whaler Splendid, Captain Earle, came out with the deceased from Home in the Cuzco some months ago. Wackrill was an auctioneer at Home, and on his arrival here went with his friend the captain as a passenger on a whaling cruise. They returned a fortnight ago. Wackrill had about £2OO with him on the Splendid, and when he went to stay at the Coffee Palace he gave the cashier a fixed deposit receipt for £165, as he said he was drunk, and wanted some one to take care of it. This he did on Saturday week, and on Monday he got the receipt back, and afterwards drew the money from the bank. As only £lO can now be found it is a mystery where the other money has gone. The police, from the enquiries they have made, cannot find that the deceased could possibly have spent it in drink or in debauchery. The evidence was that the deceased had been drinking a good deal at the Baldwin Hotel, where he spent most of his time, but the barmaid and waiter said that the deceased was always able to take care of himself, and appeared always in good spirts. Mr. Elden, one of the proprietors of the Splendid, gave evidence of a somewhat singular nature. He stated that he had gone to the Baldwin Hotel, on the Saturday that Wackrill’s body was found, with etters for Wackrill from Home. The barmaid said that Wakrill had just gone half an hour before, and this was corroborated by one of three persons present, who said that Wackrill had gone over to the Coffee Palace. As Mr. Elder reached the door, one of the persons called him back, saving

“ Look here.” He looked round, and noticed the three men and the barmaid “ hinting to each other.” He thought they had not told him all that was in their minds, and he said,

“ Oh, never mind.” Mr. Elder went to the Coffee Palace, and went to deceased’s bedroom door, but, getting no answer merely left the letters for him. As Wackrill had shot himself on Friday night no reason could be adduced for the barmaid’s reply to Mr. Elder, and she had gone before he gave the evidence. The medical evidence was that Wackrill had evidently shot himself, but there was no evidence to show any cause. A verdict of suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity induced by excessive drinking was returned. The Coroner said the police would no doubt make further enquiries.