DAILY MAIL SERVICE.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 283, 12 November 1884, Page 2

DAILY MAIL SERVICE.

The inauguration by Mr. S. M. Wilson, tho successful contractor for the daily mail service between Gisborne and Ormond, took place yesterday, on which occasion an exceedingly enjoyable day was spent, though the proceedings were slightly marred by the inclement state of the weather. About 11 o’clock the brake, with a team of six greys, left town for Ormond, filled with a number of the leading townsmen who had been specially invited for the trip. Arriving at Ormond luncheon was provided at the Chandos Hotel, after partaking of which the visitors proceeded to view the beauties of nature in and around the little township, and the return journey did not commence until two o’clock. On the trip both going and coming Mr. Wilson’s hospitality was unbounded, and his sole endeavor was t) make his guests as comfortable as he possibly could. Returning to town about 3.15, all hands adjourned to the Albion Club Hotel, where two bottles of champagne were cracked and the health of the enterprising Sam was drunk, in doing which Mr. Graham made a short speech, thanking Mr. Wilson for his kindness and hospitality during the journey, and wishing him all prosperity to reward his* strenuous endeavors to push his business forward. Mr. Wilson briefly replied, saying that he had had to work his way up, and would continue to do so when supported by so many of the gentlemen as were then present. In conclusion we can only endorse the sentiments of Mr. Graham, and heartily congratulate Mr. Wilson on the splendid way in which he at all times conducts his business.

a afiiies ol misses louoweU, DOtxi wen with the utmost caution. This was new in the case of the champion, who hai gained quite a notoriety for the judgment he displays when finessing for position. Evans, however, would not venture, anc in almost every instance where this style of play was indulged in, Weiss was the first to break the monotony. When th. game stood Weiss 7, Evans 10, the forme! made his finest break during the even ing, going straight up to 112. His succet dm not cause him to relax his vigilance, Hit habit of studying his shots, looking at them from every point of view, and getting inti position for different strokes before finally deciding upon his play, were as noticeable a: when he played Byrne for the championship. His finest shots were losing hazards, andsoxm. of his “ jennies ” were obtained so prettily at to call forth repeated bursts of applause Evans, in this game, did not show the easj confidence which characterised him in hi: previous heats. He evidently regarded Weis*. uh vue must foimidable opponent he had ye. faced. He hesitated considerably over im snots during the first portion of the game, and as the balls did not run favourably, in had to strive safety. When iic had reaches 13, Weiss went num 112 to 144. After thn Evans showed some of the best play he has exhibited since coming to Melbourne, running up to 85 at one break. Weiss scored another 50, and afterwards went to 226. Evans before long got the bails into a splendid position, and he used his advantage with admirable generalship. Getting on the spot at 117 he scored with the red untu he lost position. He then cannoned on to the white, which he kept near the top cushion for this purpose, brought tht red over the pocket and thus wat enabled to return to the spot. This process was repeated by him eight or nine timet during the break, which amounted to 171, making his score 258, and heading Weiss 82. Weiss made exactly this number at hit next attempt, and the game stood " 258 all.’ At 266 Evans made 93, including 25 spots, M and once he headed his opponent he never looked back. His subsequent breaks were 80 42, 108, and 135, the last mentioned, which included 45 spots, running his score up from 862 to 1,000, and winning him the game. Weiss made no substantial progrest when Evans got ahead. The latter showeu such consummate skill in getting on the spot and scoring upon it as to crush Weiss eSorts and leave him very far behind. Weiss managed by small breaks to get to 497, where he stood when Evans went out, It was evident all through that the great difference between the two men lay in the spot stroke, Evans being perfectly at home withit, ana Weiss having much to learn before it is oi much use to him. This difference removed, any match between them would be exceedingly close. At the end of the game the taole was handed over to Evans on benalf ol Messrs. Alcock and Co., and Evans briefly returned his thanks, calling for three cheers for Weiss, the call being heartly responded to. In his match previously with James, of New South Wales, Evans won by 545. He made a number of good breaks, the highest being 198,160, 105, 91, and 81. In one of the breaks he made 40 consecutive spot strokes and in another 24.