LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 322, 9 July 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Ormond and Whataukoko Bnad Boards, in our advertising columns, give notice of their general elections,

The Maori footballers played the Northumberland District at Maitland, on Friday, and were defeated by six goals to three. On Saturday they were beaten by the Newcastle district by six goals to two. Tho-” who h°d to do with a certain rneHtatic mill that took place on the beaoh the other morninr-vtlt appear before Mr Booth this morning, and fell him ail about it. One of the seconds has decamped, probably bearing in mind that “he who fights ani runs away will live to fight another day," etc. A correspondent asks us the question : 11 Do you hold yourself responsible for every word contained in a letter published in your paper ?” We do not hold ourselves responsible either for the language used by a correspondent or for the opinions expressed, but we always exercise the right to accept or reject letters, or modify the expressions contained in them. We are always glad to publish letters from correspondents when It appears to us there is some useful purpose in view, even though wa may not agree with the opinions expressed,

Mr Rawson, formerly of Gisborne, has been banquetted in Auckland, prior to his departure for Oatnaru, One 0! the principal toasts was the “ Legal Profession " and io proposing it Mr O’Mesgher " brought down the house " by saying that their motto should be "Suceass to Grime," The Mangaheia block earns before the Native Land Court at Tologa Bay on Monday the Ist inst, Mr Brasssy appeared for Messrs McFarlane Bros,, Spenoa, and McLean, and also appeared with Mr Nolan for Mr Sommerville. Messrs Day and Ward appeared on behalf of some natives, and Mr Hale appeared for certain other natives. The hearing of the case lasted four days, and after a considerable amount of evidence and argument and also counsel's addresses had been heard, the matter was left to arbitration and adjustment by Judge Barton and the Assessor Tutu. The lease orders have now been granted, and all difficulties settled and overcome to the satisfaction of both Europeans and Natives, We understand that all rant due in respect of the said block has now been paid up to ths Ist Inst,

A ooupla of individuals ware enjoying themselves in town on Sunday morning, and baing travellers their glasses had not been replenished at the pump. The Salvation Army came along, and ona of ths horses becoming converted by the inspiriting thuds on the big drum, scampered off like a steed Bi ths prairies, of course breaking the yoke of sin (otherwise the bridle) which had bound him to the post in front of a public house. The owner, however, was not converted, and be walked up to the Army leader, tapped 11 the old boy,” and asked him who was going to pay for the bridle ? But just then tha Sergeant of Police stepped forward, and the unconverted one waa warned he must behave himself, or he would be compelled to devote the Sabbath in the worship of Mr Beatty’s solemn temple, often referred to as the “ stone jug.” After some further by-play on ths part of the unconverted one, who was sufficiently wideawake not to endanger his liberty, the actors and a large body of spectators disappeared from the scene, most of the spectators disappointed that they had not seen a good row, and the unconverted one swearing that he’d make somebody pay for his bridle if all the armies of the kingdom present and kingdom ootne were again*! ilm.

carnival at J n Saturday afternoon, given for the most original for bat, and for the most The affair promises to be very and from ten to twelve each moriMg children intending to take part in the olrnival will be instructed in the marches and /other movements. This ought to be a pleasing diversion to the children during there midwinter holiday*, when outdoor enjoyment is generally marred by the waither. The time chosen for the carnival is therefore a/very suitable one, and the affair will ba a ' iappy termination of the week’s respite from 1 arduous school duties. 1 We do not pretend to be well informed as 0 the rules and regulations which govern (he Postal Department, but if they are docountable for an experience which at least emo gentleman had on Saturday, then they ark more vexatious than could be possibly exueoted. If the regulations' are not to blame someone must be. The gentleman referred to took a delayed telegram to the telegraph office, and was informed that the wires were down. He said ha would leave the telegram as he did not want to coma down town again, but the counter clerk said he would not accept it. The gentleman said it did not matter if the telegram did not go until Monday; if the wires were down he knew it could not go, but he did not want to hava the journey down again. The clerk etill refused to take the message; on being further questioned he said the wires were almost sure to be in working order again that evening. The gentleman said he would leave tha telegram and take all responsibility and risk, if any, on himself, and still the clerk said he could not accept it. Now this is a grave matter, which in the interests of the public cannot be allowed to pass. As it happened, in the case mentioned, it only resulted in a little inconvenience, but had it been a person from the country the matter might have been very serious. A short time ago, in notioing the departure of Captain Strand, of the Salvation Army, we said that he had done much to reconcile the spirit of opposition that is felt towards that body by a great number of people. Wa cannot eay much for those who have charge cf affairs at the present time, and they are expecting a great deal it they believe a desire for the toleration of all forms of religious worship will continue to shield such silly practices as occurred last Sunday morning, when a number of members before daylight went round to certain houses (especially selecting tha houses of the parsons who they knew would be most easily annoyed), and made a horrible din and performed on their musical instruments in a way the performers well knew would produce the most discord. When some people quietly remonstrated they were replied to in tones that ware the reverse of polite. If more decant behaviour cannot be shown than such that would disgrace ore-grown larrikins, then we cannot have much respect for the men who lead on to this sort of thing. We have always strongly supported the Army in oases were we thought tha liberty of the subject was in danger of being infringed, but wa do think sensible men would consider it opposed to all Christian teaching to go round before day. light on the Sabbath Day, and subject people to such annoyance as might be expected from a band of larrikins let loose in a town where there were no police.