Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 276, 3 November 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Courts.—There was no business at thi Trust Commissioner’s or R.M. Courts thii morning.

Paper.—The Angla-New-Zealander, published in London, is the property of the Auckland-Nsw Zealand Herald firm. Library Benefit.—-A benefit in aid of the funds of the Gisborne Library will be given by Professor Hugo on Friday night next, at McFarlane’s Hall.

Cheese Factory.— A meeting of the directors of the Cheese Factory will be held at Makaraka to-morrow evening about 7 o’clock.

Druids.—The Druids of Hastings (Baron Wolseley lodge) celebrated the first anniversasy of the Lodge by a dinner at Kelly’s hotel on Friday, Joy.—Auckland’s idea of a pleasant outing may be inferred from the fact that on the recent excursion trip by the Triumph grog to the value of £l6O was consumed.

Old Mac.—Mr. James Macandrew, M.H.R., has been appointed by His Excellency the Governor to the seat on the Council of the University of Otago, rendered vacant by the resignation of A. Chetham-Strode, Esq. Patea Line.—The Waipawa Mail says the construction of a line to Patea is impossible, “ and that the whole country is in the hands of about half-a-dozen large freeholders, or leased on long terms by the Native owners.” St. Andrew’s.—ln consequence of pressure on our space, we have been compelled to hold over our report of Rev. Mr. McAra’s sermon delivered last evening to a crowded congregation, on “ the Young Men of the Bible.”

Shearing.—Shearing operations in the district are being carried on with great success. The season has been in every way, very favorable. The clip is much better than last year’s. At the Kangatira station the shearing will be over about to-morrow week. Meetings.—The meetings of creditors advertised to take place in the estates of Mrs. M. Smith and Penei Heihe were adjourned until to-morrow, at the same hour owing to their being an insufficient number of creditors present to form a quorum.

Waimata Road Board.—We would remind voters of Gisborne North, and other parts of the Road Board District, that the election of five members will take place to-morrow. The place of polling is the residence of Mr. A. A. George. There are eight candidates, five of whom are to be elected. Mr. Cresswell. —Mr. Cresswell’s friends will be glad to learn that in addition to passing the recent law examination, ho also passed at the same time his examination in general knowledge. A telegram to that effect was received this morning by Mr. Greenwood, the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Wolseley And Staff.—By a cablegram, dated from Cairo yesterday, and received this afternoon, it will be seen that Wolsely and his staff have arrived at Dongola. They have still the fourth, fifth, and sixth cataracts of the Nile to pass before reaching Khartoum, where they will learn what has befallen General Gordon, at whose fate so much anxiety has been awakened.

Cure ok Kill.—The Wielding Star writes:— A young woman, resident on this coast, heard that bv eating paper she could prevent the accumulation of adipose matter with cheapness and efficiency. She devoured about forty leaves of a yellowback novel and nearly killed herself. She intends for the future to swallow only plain paper, which has not been decorated with printer’s ink.

A Scare.—The inhabitants of Gisborne, especially those of the upper portion, were considerably scared by the .singularly peculiar whistle of the Stella which was blown on the arrival of that boat on Saturday night. The sound roused people out of their houses in order to ascertain what was wrong, and many were seen to be rushing hither and thither to the locality from whence the sound appeared to proceed, but were compelled to return in as great a fog as ever. M. Hurrey.—Mr. Hurrey, one of the candidates for the Gisborne Riding in the Cook County Council, will address the electors at the Makaraka Hall on Tuesday evening next, about, half past seven o’clock, on matters relating to the county. Mr. Hurray’s meeting will take place immediately after the meeting in connection with the Cheese Factory. A trap will leave the Masonic Hotel Corner about six o’clock for the purpose of conveying persons to both meetings, returning afterwards.

Cricket.—A match, Matawhcro and Dis. trictr ij. Gisborne Juniors, came off on Saturday afternoon at Te Hapera, and resulted in a victory for the visitors. Some good cricketing form was shown on both sides, the bowling and batting of Messrs. Bloomfield and Tholwall for the Matawhcro Club, and the bowling of A. Rees and batting of G. Johnstton for the juniors, being especially admired. The following was the result: — Matatawhero, Ist innings, 94. Juniors, two innings, 59.

Mail Service.—We are pleased to note that Mr. S. M. Wilson has been successful in obtaining the daily mail contract for two years between Gisborne and Ormond. The contract does not commence, until the beginning of next year, but Mr. Wilson has decided to start the coach next week, and it will be continued running according to a time table which will appear shortly. The establishment, of this service will be greatly appreciated by the residents of Ormond.

Sir Julius Vogel.—A witty member from a goldfields district remarked the other day, says a contemporary, “ Whenever I see a Bill with the name of the Honorable Sir J. Vogel at the head of it, I know I have struck gold, or else lam very near striking it. The color may not show on the surface, but it is somewhere about, and not far down either, and I am quite content to let the boss work the claim for me in his own way. All I have to do is to look on and vote straight, and when we clean up at the end of the session, I shall get my share of the pile with the rest,” “ Musket’s” Consultation.—The arrangements necessary for the drawing which took place on Saturday night last, were perfect. Each ticket with the name of the horse plainly written thereon being carefully ticked off and placed in one box, and the same with the numbered tickets which were placed in another box. This work occupied much time, and when finished the actual drawing began under the supervision of a committee consisting of well known men, and who were duly chosen by those of the subscribers present. Everything passed off satisfactorily, and “Musket” is to be complimented on his systematic process, which to us, and must have to all present, appeared quite clear and straightforward. It was mentioned in the beginning that he would not recognise the numbers of any tickets issued from his books which had not yet been accounted for, as should have been done owing to the due notice he had given to that effect.