LOCAL and general

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume V, Issue 676, 24 October 1891, Page 2

LOCAL and general

Mr George Grant bee received the appoinl ment o! Assessor for the East Coast district under the Act of last session.

Mr Gibson preaches to-morrow evening from the text, “ I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." At the Court on Thursday morning there was only one case which came on for hearing, viz—G. Carrington v. J. Corrigan, claim £1 4s, in which the plaintiff was noneuited Several other oases were set down for hearing, but they were either confessed or adjourned.

Mr J. Price’s hack Maori Boy, whilst doing a preliminary, so hurt himself that he died. He was galloping on the course at Waerenga-a-hika and ricked his back so badly that within a few minutes he, like many others, was relegated to "the happy hunting ground.” An open verdict was returned on Thursday in the enquiry into the fire by which a new bouse was recently destroyed on the Whataupoko. Messrs Evans and Parnell stated they were perfectly satisfied with their business relations with the contractor, and Mr Finnerau corroborated Mr Robb’s statement that the house would have been completed in a few days. A verdict of incendiarism by some person or persons unknown was returned.

The big land sale on Monday next is to take place in the City Rink, commencing at 11 in the morning. A slight alteration will be noticed in the advertisement. It is believed that the sale will be attended by many persons who have visited the district for the express purpose of inspecting the land, and making purchases if satisfied as to price, It will be a very important thing for the district to have this large area of land put into beneficial occupation. The district has been making splendid progress during the past twelve months, the exports continuing steadily to increase in value, and the settlement of the Land Company’s fine properties will propably add materially to the progress that is being made. Here is a good one:-When a famous geologist was in America he had some curious advice given him about travelling on the Mississippi steamboats. “ Never pay your fare till you are compelled to,” was the first piece of advice given to him. " And, pray, why not?" he asked. “Beeauso your chances are better in case of trouble.” •' Will you kindly explain your answer ?” said the geologist, greatly astonished. "Wei,” answered the American, “ when I was travel ling up the river last year somebody cried out, ‘ A passenger overboard !’ The captain hurried to the office and asked. • Has the man overboard paid his fare ?' ‘ Yes,’ said the man in the office. The captain turned to the pilot and said in a careless manner, * Go ahead, it’s all right!' ”