LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 562, 27 January 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A splandid mob ot three thousand fat wethers start from the Whangata elation this morning, on their way to the Waikato market, in charge cf Mr F. Rhodes. Tliey should pass through the town to-morrow, on their way by Wairoa to the Taupo road. At ths last meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Waste Lands Board a letter was received from R Sinton asking for leave to cut timber in Hangaroa district (section 20 block 10).—Referred to the ranger for report. Also from A. S. and W. J. Somerville. near Waipiro, on aame subject— Referred to ranger. Some sensational reports were circulated in town yesterday as to a mysterious disappearance at Ormond. On enquiry there proved to be little grounds for some of the highly colored reports. Edward Davie, employed by Mr Kempihorne, hse been missing since Friday, and is supposed to be in a state of delirium from brain fever, Search parties were out after him. In a certain quarter the story is still persisted in that tile Atkinson Government were thinking of taking over the Gisborne harbor works The tale to which the same quarter gives currency, as to how the Government tried to “nobble” Mr Smith, of New Plymouth, is a sufficient proof as to the reason why the first story was circulated. Having a knowledge as to how shabbily the disiriot has always been treated by the Continuous Ministry now would be a good lime to urge its claims, and ihe local bodies should see that Mr Kelly is well supplied with the necessary information. Mr Budd, the proprietor of the Universal Dining Rooms, his been having extensive improvements made in his commodious building, which is situated opposite the Masonic Hotel. There are now special apartments for the use of ladies, and the portion of the dining rooms for the use of Maoris is kept separate from the department for the European patrons. Particular attention is paid to the culinary department, which is in efficient bands, and the attendance upon customers is excellent, There is first class accommodation for lodgers. At the front entrance to the premises there is a little apartment for the sale of frui', but it is quite distinct from the other branches of the business,

The Phonograph is proving a great attraction in Napier. The schools resumed work yesterday after the holidays, Mr L. Rees left for Wairoa yesterday to attend the Court there. Mr Poswdlo, saddler, announces that he has opened up a large stock of new goods. Mr Booth started yesterday morning for the W»iroa, whore ho holds the usual sitting of the R. M. Court. A duly qualified mistress is required for the Taradale Dis riet School, applications to be in by January 31. The chi d nearly poisoned last week by eating karaka stones is now nuking good progress towards recovery. Constable R< ddell returned to Gisborne on Saturday, having identified and brought back to Auckland a prisoner named Watson, charged with forgery. There will be no civil sittings of the R.M. Court on Thursday next, owing to its being the Anniversary of the province. All cases lor the 29th will be put off for a week. We hope that the phonograph will take back from New Zealand a record of the feelings of the people who have been snubbed by a Governor whose salary they pay. Mr Wall, of Waerenga-o-kuri; Mr Weihered, of Waikohu ; and Captain Chrisp, of Gieborne, have been apnointed Justices of the Peace. For the colony 105 new names have been gazetted. Mr Morrison, Master ot the Garrison Band, wishes us to acknowledge the receipt of a pound, being a voluntary contribution from a gentleman who heard the Band play at the Hapara Fete.

The charge against young Wyatt for horsewhipping the Rev. Mr Wills at Opo’iki was withdrawn at the last moment, Mr Wi ls declining to prosecute and informing the constable that ho had no fear of the assault being repeated. A man named T. Doran, a eailor on board the schooner Awaroa, met with a serious accident on Sunday morning by being thrown from his horse. Doran was bad y cut about the face and head, and his lips and tongue had to be stitched. The Rev. Mr S'ill has had the honor of christening the sweet young twig of the Onslow family. The rev. gentleman should now feel confident of being called to the Council by Papa Onslow. Mr Johnston, of Wellington, was Called there. Constable O'Reilly came over from Opotiki with the young man Capper, arrested on an alleged caae of horse stealing. The constable reports tbe road to be in good order, though the thick undergrowth along the track is very uncomfortable. The estate left by the late Robert WilHams is estimated at about £.3000. Messrs Lucas and Coleman are the executors. Deceased had prepared several wills, the latest one leaving the bulk of the estate to a sister residing in England. The Governor presented the photos of himself and Lady Onslow to two sham Maori prophets who heed not the maxim that cleanliness is a virtue. The dark gentlemen were much pleased. Contrast that with the Governor’s cool assertion that he is not responsible to the people ot tbe colony. The tie by Messrs Fox and Wildish, for the Borough Council’s medal to the Fire Brigade, was decided on Saturday evening, with the manual race. Wildish did the event in 43 seconds. Fox had a hitch and took 58 seconds. Wildish thus holds the medal and lakes the prize for the highest aggregate number of points. The Harvey Company completed their season on Saturday evening, and left on Sunday for Auckland, being end if not wiser from their Gisborne experience. Their takinga would not pay current expenses, notwithstanding tbe flourish of trumpets with which they were heralded. A Maori boy named Paretino was killed in the Oiamatea district recently. While play ing with other lads, he found an oil drum Parctiue filled it with water, plugged it up, lit a fire underneath, aud awaited remits. When the water became superheated it exploded, and a fragment of iron struck him on the head, taking off the top of it, and causing instantaneous death.

Mr F. O’Meara, formerly a Gisborne boy, is to be one of the competitors at the big athletic meeting in Auckland. He arrived from Dunedin by the Mararoa, and spends a short holiday with his relations before pro ceeding on to Auckland. Frank, as be used to be called in the old days, was a splendid runner, being very fast with a pretty style. He ought to have a good chance at the meeting in Auckland. Thursday next has been proclaimed a Government holiday, it being the occasion of the anniversary of the Auckl .nd province. Gisborne people are not likely to pay any attention to the proclamati -n. We have had a few lessons of the narrow spirit of provincialism, and though we heartily congratulate the Auckland people, we must confess that a holiday at such a period is not to be counted among the sweets of our existence.

The Bishop of Waiapu (who hae temporarily taken up his residence in Gisborne, while tbe Rev. Canon Fox has been at Tauranga in the hope of recruiting his health) gave the farewell sermon, on Sunday night, in connection with his visit to the district. He expressed a hope that Canon Fox would return with renewed health and vigor. In regard to his own e< joorn in the district be said he would feel thankful if he had been successful in bis endeavors. He also took occasion to refer to tbe financial portion of the Church, impressing upon members that each should give io proportion to their means. Messrs Lewis and Lucas were the presiding Justices at the Police Court on Saturday. The familiar James Scott, for being illegally on the premises of James Hanlon, was sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment. Messrs J. A. Harding and J. Craig were respectively charged with leaving inflammable material near their buildings, In each case a fine of Is was imposed, with costs 9s and 7s respectively. Yesterday morning W. Capper was brought before Mr O. Thomson, charged with horse stealing, and was remanded till to-morrow. Accused is a young man who was arrested at Opotiki and remanded to Gisborne. The horse alleged to have been stolen was from Whangara. Mr E. N. Jones has been retained for the defence.

After the service at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday eve <ing Mr Airey gave a short organ recital. There was a la-ge attendance, inc'uding many who came after the cervices had been cone uded at other churches. The programme was: ’’The Lost Chord” (Suinvuu); “ Largo,” from Senate Op. 2 (Beethoven); fantasia, “The Storm” and ” Prayer ” (Airey); “March of the Israelites ” (Costa). AU the selections were played with brilliancy as well as delicacy. The fantasia composed by Mr Airey himself is a grand piece of tonal coloring, and its descriptive powers make it specially appreciated by all who hear it. The massive effect of the thunder io contrast to the lightness of touch in the prayer appeals to the minds of all people, and the beauty of it can be comprehended by everyone.