LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 360, 5 October 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The letter of “ Hard Times ” is held Ove until next issue.

Last night Mr Daniel’s gave his opening lecture in Gisborne, there being a large attendance in the Theatre Royal, The Hinemoa brought from the Chatham Islands certain prisoners, who were commit ted by the local magistrate for not paying the dog tax, or the damage done by their wretched dingoes. Two constables were left behind to enforce the law against other offenders. It is now found out that these natives ” wh<> have been breaking the law on the Chath-ims were not the aboriginal inhabib>ntH of the islands, but fanatical fol* lowers of Te Whiti, who had emigrated to the grouip from Taranaki)

An important meeting of J. R- Scott’s creditors will be held in the Deputy < Iffieial Assignee’s office at 2‘o’clock this afternoon. As Lottie Ryl-tnd, aged 12, was walking along near the Taruheru br dge last evening, some loose horses that were in the proximity were hunted by dogs, and in galloping away one horse knocked Lottie down. She was carried in to Mrs J A. Harding’s place, serious results being feared. Dr Pollen attended the patient, and states that the girl has not been seriously injured, there being only a few bruises about the bodjii On Thursday evening a complimentary return dance was tendered by the lady members of the Select Quadrille Assembly, the Theatre Royal being the hill chosen There were about forty couples present, and. everything went off merrily. The music was supplied by Messrs Spurdie, Ormond, and Hal), and the refreshments by Mr Craig, complete satisfaction being given. The floor was in splendid condition. The gentlemen acknowledge that when it comes to making the arrangements for these social gatherings, they may must take a back seat, the ladies having proved themselves so much more proficient in carrying these things out. Mr J. Weston met with a painful accident, yesterday while unloading one of the trucks on the breakwater. One of the heavy boul ders rolled off rhe truck, fading <>n the end of a crow har, which flow up and struck Weston under the chin, inflicting a nasty wound about an inch and a ha'f long. The Poverty Bay Evening P.P. has so long been without the courage to make a straightforward stand on any subject concerning the public that i quite takes one’s breath away to know that the P.P. has at last made an abortive attempt to say something concerning a local matter. What spirit can have moved them we know not, but that they have taken up a position which is not creditable their readers ought to be able to judge. Mr Brooke sued a man for a shilling, and the P.P. alludes to it in terms th it from a better source would cast a reflection on Mr B-o >ke As a letter upon the subject has been received further comment is unnecessary, but we ; hinkthatif Mr Brooke’s example in such cases were generally followed Gisborne would be a wry different place io day.

A man named Walter Sohotrer whs charged at the Police Court on Thursday with the larceny of 4s and a handkerchi f, the property of Amy Goodwin, of the Ormond -Hotel. The prisoner, who appeared to be buffering from a heavy “drunk,” pleaded guilty, and the Bench sentenced h’rn to three months’ imprisonment in the Napier gaol, with hard labor. He is the same individual who made himself so notorious in Gisborne a short time back, his occupation, when h« is nnt otherwise disporting hitnsaif, being that of photographer, Two important subjects are advertised for Mr Daniell’s lectures in the Theatre. Tonight he wi 1 speak on the “ Millennium : Is itn-ar ? What will bring it, and what will be the condition of the wor'd at that time?” On Sunday night, “The Sabbath in prophecy: Do the Prophets point out that, it will ever be changed from the first to the seventh day ? Is there any ground for such a change ?” To the Editor: Sir,—That sweet youth who has lately discarded his knickerbockers, and whose aole intellectual exercise appears to be the solving of the puzzle how to conceal his hands under shortened coat tails, hag been allowed to comment upon my action in suing a man for a shilling. I consider I am perfectly justified in seeking to obtain that which I have honestly earned. In the case referred to the action was taken on principle. When a man asks for that which he has earned from one who is able to pay, and in place of being paid gets cheeky replies, he may do that which otherwise he would not think of. In this instance I was acting perfectly within my rights, and as regards the expense that is purely a matter between myself and my debtor. I consider the game worth the candle.—l am, etc., J. R. Brooke. At tha R.M. Court on Thursday morning last, the following debt cases were disposed of by Messrs Tucker and Lucas, J.P’s. :—P. B. Road Board v. D. Malone, claim £8 5* 81, for rates ; judgment by default, cob s 14s. J. Mclntosh v. T. Moody, claim £1 18s, for

overcharge; Mr Turton for plaintiff, and Mr Watson for defendant; judgment for defendant. Teat and Friar v. R. Morrow, claim £3 0s 61, for goods supplied; by consent, costs 6-*; J. R. Brooke v J. H, Mason, claim Is, for cartage; judgment by default, costs 6*. S, Oxenham v. Patutahi Road District, claim £3 12s, for extra work on contract; Mr Turton f>r plaintiff, and Mi DeLautour for defendant ; judgment for amount, costs £1 4s. Judgment summonses : R. Johnston and Co. v. A, R. Wyllie, claim £3 Is ; no appearance of either party, the case struck out. G. R. Moore v. T. P, Morgan, claim £2 15s 9d. Defendant was ordered to pay the amount forthwith, or in default three days’ imprisonment. Owners of racehorses, trainers, and others interested, are again reminded that nomina tions for the Flying Handicap, Hurdle Race, Park Handicap, and Grandstand Handicap, 10 be run at the Gisborne Racing Oiub’ Spring Meetting, close on Monday evening next, the 7th ins r . Wesleyan Church.—Gisborne, morning and evening, Rev. J. Ward. Evening subject—“ A scene in a cemetery.” Makaraka, 2 o’clock, Congregational Church services,—Gisborne 11 and 7, Rev. 8. Robins. Patutahi Public Hall, preliminary. “ His Excellency*’ and “My Father's will.” Oct. 10 and 11.—T. W. Bilham.—(Advt.) Concert and Shakesperian Entertainment, OU Tuesday, October Bth, St. Andrew’Literarv Association. Admission one shilling. —(Advt.)