Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 223, 30 August 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Supplement.—-We have to apologise for the non-arrival of our usual supplement.

Money.—£2oo is available for loan by the Gisborne Building Society.

New Journal.—The first number of the Watchman, a new version of Labor, is to hand. Mails.—The closing of the Auckland mails per Wairarapa, has been postponed until Monday morning, at 8 a.m. Suicide.—Hobart McLachlan, an engine driver at Napier, cut his throat this morning.

Our Habbob Bill.—Sir George Grey has introduced the Harbor Bill, and it has been read a first time.

Crowded Out.—Through pressure of late advertisements, part of our telegraphic summary of the debate on the No-Confidence motion is crowded out.

Sporting.—By cable from Sydney wo learn that live horses were left in the Derby, which was run to-day, and twenty in the Metropolitan, to be run on Tuesday.

Monday's Boat.—The first boat for the Wairarapa will, owing to the state of the tide, leave the wharf at 5.45., and the last one at 9 o’clock.

Petition.—A petition to have a public meeting called for the purpose of reviewing the recent action ot the Harbor Board, and to discuss the doings of the Board and the Borough Council is on the tapis. So far as we can learn, if the meeting conies off certain members of the civic bodies will have some very awkward questions put to them, and probably more than one will be asked to retire into private life.

Meeting.—lt is suggested that a public meeting of candidates for seats in the Borough Oonncil should be called, and, among other things, that the subject of street lamps should be brought forward. Political.—The following telegram, signed by six uf Mr. Wakefield’s supporters, has been sent to that gentleman:—“ In joining Major Atkinson we think you have made a most unholy alliance, and hope your Ministerial death will be sudden and complete.” Borough Election.—There was very little excitement over the nominations to-day. although there arc the goodly number of seven candidates to fill three offices. The nominations were advertised to close at noon, but the names of candidates were all posted outside the Borough Council Office at five minutes before twelve (telegraph time) thus debarring us from being nominated. The names are Messrs. Henry Clayton, C. W. Ferris, A. Graham, H. Lewis, S. Stevenson, J. Tutehen, and S. M. Wilson. A poll for the three members required to fill the vacancies will be taken on Thursday, 11th September.

W. Tharratt.—lf anyone is in doubt about the progress Gisborne is making it will be dispelled by a visit to the extensive coach and cariiago factory of Mr. W. Tharratt, in Gladstone road. There was on exhibition to-day, quite a procession of vehicles of all descriptions—coaches, carts, buggies, drays, bullock waggons, down to wheelbarrows. Mr. Tharratt has just received a set of thoroughbraces, and the ironwork for another coach, which was ordered immediately the one he made for Mr. Hatton was placed on exhibition. We were surprised at the extent of the stock on hand, comprising all the latest patents in steel axles, and general fittings, wood and leather work of all kinds, necessary for the trade. Inspection is invited.

Band of Hope —The monthly meeting of the Band of Hope and Temperance Society was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church last night. There was a large attendance of old- and young. The proceedings were opened with devotional exercices by the Chairman, Mr. McAra. A very attractive programme was then rendered—six solos were given as follows:—Mr. Goldsmith, “ Kiss the little ones for me,” Miss E. Warren, “ And eyes will watch for Thee,” Master Percy Newton, “Died in the Street,” Miss Ada Good, “Bonnie little Bennie,” Miss Mary Hall, “In the Gloaming,” Miss /Mice Steele, “ Thy Face.” The pieces were well rendered, and received hearty applause. The readings were from “ John Ploughman’s Pictures,” by Master John Shrimpton, and “ The first Band of Hope, Daniel’s Band,” by Miss C. Somervell. Miss Annie Oatridge recited a very pathetic piece—being the story of a drunkard’s child, “ Little Lottie.” This piece was well delivered and was heartily applauded, Mr. McAra remarking that it was a capital temperance speech. Mr. John Somervell one of St. Andrew’s Elders, then gave a capital practical address on the evils of intemperance, and told something of what he had witnessed in Scotland thirty years ago, and in New Zealand more recently. At the close he appealed very warmly to all, young and old, to take up a decided position on this important question, and bravely say “ No,” when tempted to drink. Several hymns from Sankey’s collection were sung during the evening, and the meeting was brought to a close about nine o'clock with the benediction. An opportunity was given at the close for additional members joining, when twenty-two—ten adults, and twelve juveniles, took the pledge and donned the bit of blue.

Annual Hospital Ball.—A meeting of the Hospital Committee and Representatives of the Volunteer and Friendly Societies was held last night in the Court House for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with the forthcoming ball. Present: Messrs. Matthewson, (in the chair) ; E. H. Pavitt, J. Whitby, (Volunteers) ; G. R. Moore W. Dunne, (1.0.0. F. ; B. Shcrriff, (A.0.F.); S. Stevenson J. Adeane, (U.A.0.D.); Dr. Pollen and H. McKay, (Hospital Committee). Mr. Matthewson said he was pleased to find that the proposal to hold a ball in aid of the Hospital funds was taken up in such a hearty spirit. It augured well for its success when he saw the attendance of the representatives of the Friendly Societies and Volunteers. Last year the ball yielded to the hospital the handsome sum of £6O, and he had no doubt that on this occasion the result would be as favorable. The idea of holding a ball annually was a good one, and it was moreover a pleasant means of adding to the funds of a deserving institution. He would ask them to elect the various sub-committees to arrange the preliminaries and also to fix the date on which the ball was to be held. On the motion of Dr. Pollen, seconded by Mr. Pavitt it was resolved to hold the ball on Friday, September 26th. Messrs. Cresswell and McKay were elected joint secretaries and Mr. E. H. Pavitt, Treasurer. The following sub-committees were next appointed Hall Committee : Messrs. Matthewson and Adeane. Invitation Committee : Messrs. Moore, File, Cresswell, Stevenson and Pavitt. Decoration Committee: Messis. H. Bull, sen., W. F. Crawford, Dunne, W. O. Skeet and Adeane. Catering Committee : Messrs. Pollen, Adair, Porter, Common, Matthewson, Ward, E. K. Brown and Townley. Stewards : Messrs. W. O. Skeet, Winter, Boylan, Sherrill, Pavitt, Moore, Cresswell and Adeane. The J Battery Band offered their services with a stipulation that a charge would be made, which would however be refunded to the Treasurer of the hospital as a donation. The offer was accepted with thanks. It was decided to issue the invitations early next week, and the price of gentlemen’s tickets was fixed at 12s. 6d. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.