LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume V, Issue 672, 15 October 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“ 111-informed plunderers ’’ is the term which the Wellington Press applies to the members of the Auckland Railway League It is expected that General Booth will look in at Gisborne on bis way South if be comes by the East Coast service. He arrives in Auckland next Tuesday. The Napier theatrical amateurs last week played “ Madame Favart,” a French article. The English productions were not good enough for our neighbors.

Mr W. O. Skeet, the well-known builder and contractor, has a business announcement in our advertising columns. Mr Skeet has for years had his reputation established as a first-class builder, and be has in his employ a thoroughly efficient staff, and all kinds of building material in stock. There was the unusual experience of a collision between two racing skiffs on Tuesday evening, the two boats representing the respective Clubs. One crew was just putting in a final spurt near the wharf, when a boat returning up the river was collided with. Mr A. Lewis was the one to suffer most, being knocked on his side. The Poverty Bay Club's boat was crashed in, and the other boat injured to some extent. An enquiry is to be held by the Clubs. To the Editor :—Sir, —Re Hukatere, my attention has just been called to the Auckland Weekly News of 3rd inet., in which I notice that someone has been making enquiries regarding certain local horses. Ido not know who “ Black and Bed ” may be. but the answer given to one of his questions is “ Too Good never won the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase.” Perhaps after this Mr Barron will revise his advertisement.— I am, etc., New Chum. The Agricultural Show Committee, with the energetic Secretary (Mr Boylan), are giving evidence of their heart being in the work they have undertaken, —work which only those who are loyal to the best interests of the district could apply themselves to with patience. The many disadvantages that have had to be contended with are disappearing like mist before the sun’s rays, and if Captain Edwin can only be propitiated, the forthcoming Show ought to be a very creditable one. By our advertising columns it will be noted that the supplementary special prize list has been liberally improved upon, There are many excellent horsewomen in Gisborne, but hitherto there has been no opportunity of specially promoting skill in this accomplishment, and of encouraging the breeding of horses suited for the side-saddle. The cry of “ Tally-ho ’’ has never enlivened the Gisborne plain, though there are in the district many skilled riders who could show superiority in the hunting field. One event at the Agricultural show should excite great interest. Mr W. Wethered offers a prize of five guineas, or a trophy of that value, while Mr 8. N. Williamson gives a second prize of two guineas or trophy, for the winner of a leaping match in which the horses are to be ridden by ladies.

In reply to a question in the House recently as to the cause of the delay in the Poututu land ease, the Hon. Mr Cadman read the following copy of a telegram he had received from Judge Barton “The five judgments already given, and the numerous orders issued under those judgments, are all still being contested by the defeated parties in other Courts and places. Objections are now being raised by District Registrar Bamford to the registration of my Poututu orders, thus blocking and imperilling the titles of the parties successful in my Court, and stopping the further progress of the Inquiry. Alan, a moaej.crder in furor at Bank of New South Wales, substituted, with Mr Barker’s consent, for a mortgage lien upon the interests of Barker, is now being contested by Barker, although he has, I understand, sold the land adjudged to him unencumbered through that consent. These objections may destroy all the work I have hitherto done. I am strongly of opinion that unti) all objections to orders already made are finally dealt with, and the titles of the fiaally-Buecesriul parties placed beyond dispute under Land Transfer Act, it would be improper to proceed With the remaining inquiries directed by the joutntu statutes, because the future judgments must necessarily be based upon the past judgments, and because the money-orders and accounts between the parties necessarily depend upon their respective land transactions as finally settled by the Court. Under above circumstances I hope it will be apparent that to proceed further at present With Poututu inquiry would be highly inexpedient, i! not impossible.”

The Mayor has communicated with the Hon Mr Beeves to try and get him to address a public meeting and receive a deputation if he returns to Gisborne from the Coast.

After evidence had been taken by Mr Booth in the land trouble between Mr Reeves and certain natives, the case was adjourned to Gisborne for legal argument. Mr Rees represented the natives,

A couple of bulls that were being shipped at Napier on Saturday for Waipiro broke away and played up merrily. Two men were knocked down during the frolic, but were not much hurt The bulls were recaptured after much trouble. At the Police Court yesterday, before the Mayor and Mr Lewis, Isabella Anderson was fined Is and costs far having an unregistered dog in her possession. The defence was that the dog was not her property, but came about the house.

Mr Sandford, the new member for Christchurch City, has expressed himself strongly against the plundering of the exchequer by increasing the salary of members. He binds himself, if necessary, to stonewall to the utmost any proposal to increase the salary from £2OO a year.

Messrs Pitt and Davies have just opened up two first-class pianos by the favorite maker Haake. The opportunity is an excellent one for those desirous of purchasing a good piano. A piano is like a watch—it is dear at the cheapest price unless it is of superior quality.

The Wairarapa Daily solemnly remarks that an entomological wonder, thought to be a cross between a New Zealand flea and the extinct moa bird, has been forwarded to Mr R. Brown, of the Masterton museum, by a resident of Alfredtown. It is probably an amphibious young sea serpent that has been captured. They were supposed to be quite plentiful about Gisborne, but we wont vouch for the veracity of the storytellers.

Captain and Mrs Martin and Lieutenant Saunders, of the Salvation Army, have received marching orders, and next week bid farewell to their Gisborne comrades. The fifth anniversary gathering of the local branch □t the Army takes place on Tuesday next, and it also takes the form of a farewell meeting to the transferred officers. By a coincidence, the meeting takes place on the same date as General Booth is expected to first set foot in New Zealand,

Much surprise and regret were felt yesterday at the sudden death of Mr Mark Davis, of inflammation of the lungs. Mr Davis was a very industrious and upright man. Some years ago he was ferryman at the Turanganui river. At the Land Company’s first sale he bought a plot of land near the rite of the freezing works, and he steadily plodded away at gardening and dairy farming. He and his wife were among the moat industrious people in the district, and were universally respected. Besides the widow there are several young children left to mourn the loss of their father.

The departures from the colony daring September exceeded the arrivals by 390, or at the rate of 75 a week. The total arrivals during the month was 938, comprising 821 adults and 117 children. The departures numbered 1238 persons, comprising 1015 adults and 223 children. Of the arrivals 190 persons came from the United Kingdom, .438 from New South Wales. 226 from Victoria ; 30 from Tasmania, and 57 from other nlacea. Of the departures 62 went to the United Kingdom, 3 to Queensland, 801 to New South Wales. 208 to Victoria, 73 to Tasmania, and 91 to other Dlaoeo. There were no arrivals of Chinese, and 29 departures. The Napier News strongly objects to the practice of giving prizes to school children, on the ground that where there is one happy recipient ninny other boys and girls who have worked conscientiously, but who cannot all be prize-winners, become disheartened at their failure. The News thinks that it would be better to give a certificate to every child who has passed a standard, and to devote the money subscribed to a yearly outing for all the children.

The dance to be held at Makaraka to morrow night should have the support of a groat many town«peop'e. Tbe object of the affiir is to give some assistance' to the unfortunate O : sen family in their battle against adversity. The* gatherings at Makaraka are invariably popular, and when the circumstances are also considered there ought to be a large sale of tickets. In the anticipations of the enjoyment which the holiday season will bring tbe wants of a family so unfortunata as the Olsens are not likely to disregarded.

A schedule is given in onr advertising columns of the Hapara and North Gisborne sections to be disposed of at tha sale of the Land Company’s properties on Monday week. A new advertisement is given this morning concerning other properties to be disposed of on the same date. It is expected that a good many intending purchasers from North and South will attend the sale, which is expected to be a factor of considerable importance in the future progress of the district.

In his report at the last meeting of the Borough Council the Overseer mentioned that the notice that horses should only be taken at a walking pace over the bridges was generally disregarded, and he advised that the Clerk be given authority to prosecute the offenders, soma of whom be had repeatedly warned. The Mayor said there was a bylaw to prevent the offence. Gr Harding said few people took their horses across at a walking pace. The Mayor said than they ought not to be allowed to transgress in that way. Or Hepburn sug gested that the Overseer should be directed to take action against the first offender he knew. It was resolved that the Overseer should give information to the Clerk against any person he saw offending. Writing of the mortality among sheep, the Marton Mercury states The only reason they can attribute the mortality to is that when sheep get to a certain condition and they are allowed to fall off again they die. On a post mortem examination it has been found that the liver in such sheep is diseased, which is no doubt the cause of death. Sheepbreeders at Honje now sell their sheep to the butcher as soon as they get in a condition for the knife. Perhaps the patent medicine vendors might turn their attention to preparing some sort of a decoction far the cure of liver disease in sheep as well as that of humanity. Oh for a Holloway to save our sheep I

The value of bran as fodder, remarks the Melbourne Leader, is very much under estimated. Our ordinary horse stock, and even our racehorses, would he much healthier had they twice or even five times as much bran as they now get. For milking cows, especially in dry weather, it is one of tbe best fodders you can give. Sheep fatten splendidly or it, as de pigs, especially with boiled turnips or potatoes, Boiled maize and bran is one of the best foods you can give cart horse stock. Hare it is always a high price, very seldom is under is per bushel, but even then it is cheaper than hay at 5s 63 per cwt, It is good food tor fowls, as is sharps, th>S l?M«r bsing fine food for pigs.

The New Zealand shearers are doing good work in Queensland, A correspondent writes from thereTha largest average tallies ha«a been put up by us that have ever been known phe station, the highest tally for one Jay being png hundred and sixteen per man. The aieenslanderg gay the Naw Zealanders are e best stickers they bayq seep. Last week there was not a vecant stand on thAboard, & thing which had never hefara occurred jn the shed. We have been here nine waokc ngw, and expect to be six weeks longer. The whois of the sheds in Queensland are now in full swing.”

Wesleyan Schoolroom, to-night (Thursday). at 7.30, Valedictory Social to Mias JLewie, Mr O. J. Veale, and F. J. Oatridge. Friends invited.—(Adyt.) Fijian singing, Wedding Dress, Lantern pictures, Lecture, Waerenga-a-hika Schoolroom to-morrow evening at 7.8 Q. Interesting, lastruotive, Amusing.—Advt.

Applications for the position of lady teacher at the new school at Tiniroto are io bo in by Saturday next.