LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 513, 2 October 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr A. N. Williams is mentioned as a probable candidate for the East Coast seat. The great topic of conversation all over the country district is the near arrival of the Wild West Show. Custom duties collected at the Gisborne port last month amounted to £609. The revenue tor the quarter was £2264. Captain Tucker’s paddock near the Flagstaff has been selected as the site for the circus, Gas is to be laid on for the occasion. The extension to the fire mains in Gladstone road was tested yesterday afternoon by the Mayor, and the work will be approved of. The latest number of Typo is to hand. It shows a marked improvement on former numbers that might all justly be termed excellent.

Captain Edwin wired at noon on Tuesday that after twelve hours there would be rain and heavy sea. The. result was that the weather turned out beautiful, yesterday being one of the nicest mornings that could possibly be wished for. The formal opening, of the rowing season takes place next Wednesday. During the afternoon a race takes place between two strong crews from the Poverty Bay Club, The craws are as follows J. Lee (stroke), G. Richardson 3, F. Loomb 2, J. Adeane bow. J. Nisbett (stroke), A. Sawyer 3, W. Walters 2, J. Nutting bow. Says Puff: —Why don’t the Maritime Council come out like men and say “ Boys, we have been a little too hasty in this affair; you've behaved like bricks in following ue; now go back to your work while we talk it out with the bosses I" Tha whole thing would be settled ! And those who couldn't get back at once to their billets would find plenty to do up country for a spell I

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have received the following London market cablegram, dated September 30,1890 :— Wool: The sales progress steadily. Since the opening of the sales superior greasy merino and scoured has advanced J! per pound. Seedy and burry scoured ma>ket easier; other descriptions unchanged. Up to date 130,000 bales have been sold.

A correspondent writes commenting on an article which recently appeared in our’ contemporary, and the letter concludes: — " Those interested in the matter of plagiarism, as adopted by the Herald, I refer to a few issues back, where they ■will find two paragraphs, one about the Secretary of a country racing club, the other about Crcesus and Dives. Now both are filched from the contributions of Aulus, in the Australasian.” Mr Edward Ling, ths well-known manufacturer of temperance drinks, makes a business announcement in view of the season. Mr Ling's manufactory has been established since 1884, and the drinks supplied are deservedly popular. Everything about the place is scrupulously e’ean, the purest water is used, and besides being healthy the drinks are of a mos L refreshing nature, end especially delicious during the warm summer months. They ought to haves large s tie during the season that has now set in.

The following is a return of tho business done at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Gisborne, during the quarter ended September 30th : —Number of civil cases heard, 194; number of civil and judgment summonses issued, 150; number of persons taken intocustody or summoned, 37; amount of civil fees paid in stamps, £llB Ils; amount of criminal fees paid in stamps, £2 Is ; amount of criminal fines paid in stamps, £2 17s; total revenue of R.M. Court, £123 9s ; amount of fees received under Licensing Act, £3 13s. Writing of Mr Bell’s candidature the Wellington Press says Men of his stamp are urgently required to offer their services to the country in its present oonrliton. He is known to be a man of the nicest honor, and of strict impartiality and fairne-s of mind. He would command the rsspAot of both labor and capital if he gained a seat in the House. In place of some of the half-baked members that have been indicted upon the House, full grown men are wanted just now, and it was because we believed this that we hailed with pleasure the entrance of.n.sw-candidates like Mr Bell and Mr Duthie into the political arena.

Last week we had a hurleeque article welcoming Mr Arthur, M.H.R.. back to the district. In it the word “ kiteflying ’’ was used, being placed between' inverted commas to show that it was a vulgarism—the word being one that is frequently used during a political contest in reference to perfervid election addressee, Our attention has been referred to the fact that the word is sometimes given another ’ interpretation, but we may state that the word only occurred to the writer in i s political reuse, and allowing that slang oughtnot to be used (even when indicated by quotatiafi marks), without secondary meanings being guarded against, the context should show that nothing was intended but good-humored satire on Mr Arthur’s political addresses. In our telegram og .Tuesday morning regarding the copyright eases tha most important portion was omitted. Mr Booth’s decision in the first case, in which Mr Lincoln Rees appeared for the defence, was reversed and ten pounds costs al'owed against Mr Atack. The second case arranged between the parties, and in which a nominal fine had been inflicted, was substantiated, but the flue was remitted, and no costs were allowed. This means a substantial victory for Mr H. T. Jones, the defendant, who'Was in no way concerned by the decision in the second case, .and who, in the circumstances, can view with perfect indifference the deliberate attempt that has been made in a certain quarter to suppress the information concerning the real result.

The Wanganui Herald says:—A We’lington paper accuses Mr Ormond of running away, and remarks that “ tha policy of running away has never yet won a battle, or the respect of anybody, except apparently Mr O; mond’s constituents.” But who ever yet saw Mr Ormond stand up and fight for his opinions without flinching 1- His conduct in the House is a matter of common talk and common scandal. He has voted for the most radical measures when he thought they were not going to be carried, and has been seen again and again wstohing eagerly the members fl’e into the lobby until bethought it was safe for him to move out uf his seat to vote. Nervously opposing all Liberal measures, he has repeatedly voted for them in order to “ dish the Whigs,” or save his seat. He now childishly talks of the demoralisation of the House, and ascribes the state of affairs which he wishes to convey exists, to Trennial Parliament?. Will it be believed that Mr Ormond actually supported the Triennial Parliaments Bill in 1879? He supported the abolition of the Provinces, and has ever since regretted tbe act, And now he runs away, frightened at the result of hie own conduct. _

One unredeemed horse will be sold at the Whataupoko Pound, at noon tc-day. The Harbor Board meets this afternoon to consider the question of finance.

Mr DaLautour returned to Gisborne yes terday, after his recent voyage to England. The publication of the Union Company’s time table has again been resumed. The steamer Janet Niccol left Auckland al 6.45 last night, and should reach this port about 11 o’clock to-night. “ I dream my stories,” said David Christie Murray to a good-natured friend in Auckland. “ How you must dread going to bed 1” wa= the reply. A general meeting of the Waerenga-a-hika Jockey Club will be held on Saturday afternoon, at the Masonic Hotel. Members are .specially requested to attend, as the business is important. When recently asked to read the Biot Act the Mayor of Timaru (who is also Deputy Official Assignee) said he knew nothing of it, but he was acquainted wi h the Bankruptcy Act, and would read that if they liked!

At Temuka the other day two justices of the peace dealt very severely with a man who was charged with indecency, and who had been before the Court on a former occasion. They sentenced him to a year’s imprisonment.

The service of song at the Wesleyan Church on Tuesday evening was thoroughly appreciated. The connective readings by Miss Spence had a most impressive effect. Mr Ford presided at the organ.

Mr Arthur addresses the electors in Giaborne on Tuesday next, and shortly after follows up the electioneering campaign bv going to Tauranga, by the Motu road. He proposes returning via the Coast. Contradictory accounts continue to reach me (“Oeo”) about Recluse. However, it is evident that a big effort is being made to get him somewhere near the mark, bet I shall be very much surprised if he goes to Christchurch fortheN.Z Cup. Recluse will require his best polish on to tackle such colts as Medallion and Craokshot.

We have received a copy of the summer number of tbe Salvation Army’s publication “ All the World.” Time has not yet permitted an attentive perusal of tho work, but from a typographical point of view its excellence is greatly to be commended. There is a beautiful photomezzotype of Mrs Booth, as the invalid lies propped up by pillows; together with mezzotypes of “ Our Foreign leaders,” each face coming out with wonderful distinctness.

A contract has been concluded between a London syndicate and the Servian Government for establishing pork factories in Servia. The syndicate undertakes to commence the necessary works immediately ; to kill 100,000 pigs in the first year, 150.000 in the second, and so forth, until the maximum of 300,000 is reached. The factories are to be established in Nish The company is to pay no taxes during the first 10 years. The representatives have deposited £3OOO with the Government. A bazaar, under the auspices of the members of the Church of England, will be held in the Theatre Royal, on October 22 and 23, in aid of the effort tn reduce the debt on the Sunday School building. The ladies are employing themselves with praiseworthy industry in theirendeavor to make the affair as successful as possible, and the stalls will be well stocked with a great variety of useful and fancy articles. The Committee of the Working Party are requested to meet at the Nativa Cnltege on Wednesday next, and also o.i the Wednesday succeeding it.

The headmaster of the Waipukurau school recently resigned, and this was believed to be on account of the Inspector’s report, but the Mail observes :—There is, apparently, no ground for the statement that the headmaster of the Waipukurau District School resigned on account of an adverse report by the Inspector. No teacher can expect to receive unqualified praise, and the report is, on the whole, a favorable one. Mr Anderson had a right to resign without assigning any motive, and it was very unfair to attribute to him that particular motive.

An extraordinary "privilege of certain Guards’ officers was brought to mv notice the o’lier day, sass the editor of London Truth. There is a special allowance, it appears, of £4OOO a year for the mess expenses of the officers of the Q lean’s Guard at St James’s Palace, and another of £BOO a year for those on guard at Dublin Castle. There are never more than three officers on du’y at St James’ on one day, I should imagine, and the allowance of nearly £ll a day to feed them is simply preposterous. The Hawera correspondent to the Wellington Press writes:-The fearful fall in the values of frozen beef in London, and the low conditions of the wool market are matters wh’ch, at ordinary times, would prove 'he principal topic of conversation amongst farmers, but, as I have already remarked, the coming contest, and the fact that Hawera will be the chief trysting place at this end, aeem“, for the time being, to have banished all other considerations from their minds. That unfortunate breakwater will probably have fresh storms of political furv lashed against it; we like it, you know ; moreover, a good scolding does nobody any harm.

Those who have spent many pleasant evenings at the Union Literary Society will regret that the end of the session has drawn nigh. A conversazione has been arranged for this evening —a happy finale to a happy lif-. Proceedings begin at 7 30, and the entertainment—a programme of which appears in onr advertising columns—is free to all. It is expected that Mr DeLautour, who did so much to help the Society in its earlier stage ; will be present, when an opportunity will be taken to welcome him on his safe return to Gisborne. A few words of thanks also will pr -bably be addressed to the Secretary. Mr Mano, whose work in the interests of Iho Society cannot fait to be highly appreciated by members and friends who have attended the meetings.

Mr Beattie informs us that the prices have not yet been definitely fixed for the circus, but he sivs they will be in no way unreasonable. . The box office will be open at noon to morrow at Mr Good's, and those who wish to be present are advised to purchase tickets during the day, eo no to avoid the crush round the tioketbox in the evening. It is probable that an open air performance will be held before lunch on Saturday, in the footb 11 paddock, when among other things there will be an exhibition of tho wonder'ul power the cowboys have in managing wild animals. Stockowners who have cot untamed horses or sceers, are reouested to let Mr Beattie know, and they can get the animals broken in. If the stock are within reasonable distance, the cowboys will ride, out and catch the animals.

A peculiar libel case is reported from Hawke’s Bay. Some time ago tha Bush Advocate inserted a report of a meeting of the Ormondville Town Board, in which Mr Forword, the chairman, oast a reflection on Mr Russell, the o’erk. Russell admitted the correctness of the report, but instructed Mr Dinwiddie to Issue a writ for libel. Mr Clayton, of the Advocate, received a letter demanding five guineas in settlement. He demurred, but compromised for three guinea®, He omitted to send the three guineas, however, and it was sued for. Mr Clayton then fonnd that Mr Russell owed him £2 18s fid, and he consequently entered a set-eff, paying, the difference (7s fid) into Court. When Mr Dinwiddie heard of ths set-off, he withdrew the case.—Typo.

The Manawatu Daily gays:—“lt is with considerable regret that we notice that Mr F. Pirani has been selected as the labor candidate for the Palmerston seat, for the reason that he has been a very efficient member of our staff, and this necessitates the resignation of his position.” The proprietor explains the necessity for such a course, and in Coonoluding says :—“ We sincerely wish, however, that the labor party had selected some other candidate, more especially as Mr Pirani assured us he bad no desire to stand. By his removal from our staff we lose a conscientious, hardworking and able assistant whom it will be difficult to replace, and whose value has been appreciated by us during Borno years of active ftjrvice.”

Election .matters are now very warm in Napier. The Telegraph unkindly describes Messrs Gannon and Reardon as “ the Gisborne twins.”

Some branches of tbe Salvation Army Jiave adopted a platform for tho forthcoming election, being " Prohibition without compensation to the publican.”

In reference to the Peak Hill goldfield a Sydney contemporary says:—“Some time back a divining rod gentleman induced a lot of the diggers to sink for gold in different p'aces, and it is in one of these the new discovery was made, and in c nsequence the divining rod is believed in hard and fast.”

The peach trees in this district appear to have outlived the parasites by which they were attacked. Old and young alike are showing more b'ossom than have been seen on siini ar trees in this locality for a number of years. Orchardists and others predict a heavy cron of that delicious fruit, the peach.—Wanganui Herald.

Sir James Fergnsson, who has already buried three wives ( hough only fifty-right years of age), is about to venture on a fourth essay, the ladv being Georgiana Lady Downshire, the mother of the young Marquis who recently visited Australia and New Zealand. The Marchioness has a bountiful jointure from her late hueband (who died in 1874), and is eighteen years Sir James’s junior. The life of Mr Cecil Rhodes, who has just been appointed Prime Minister of the Cape, is quite a romance in its way. Mr Rhodes originally went to Capetown without sixpence in bis pocket. He prospered, and his prosperity was directed to one aim—that of aome day taking a degree at Oxford. Eventually he returned to England, went to Oxford, and took his degree. Then he returned to South Africa as secretary of the De B’ers mines, and he owes his premiership tn his popularity in the Caps parliament. Mr Rhodes, who made his pile, io diamonds, is reported to be worth a couple of millions sterling, and is still a young man, and every day growing richer.

Dr Hodgkinson, of the N.Z. Parliament, says a Sydney paper,is not a celebrated men, but he seems likely to become so at an early date. His latest exploit was to enter his indignant protect against all legislation fir the protection of woman, on tha ground that she always was and always had been sufficiently protected by “the innate chivalry of man.” Our opinion of the chivalry of man or any other animal never was very high, and Hodgkinson has never done very much to elevate it. Wa have read about a period not long past wh?n females were hanged for stealing a loaf, and when that branch of chivalry died out, man developed a capacity for making woman sew shirts in an attic f it seventeen hours a dav, and paid her at the ra'e of 6s a week for her exertions, and if she didn't keep on sawing shirts till she died it was because she had the good fortune to marry some honorable citizen who probably pounded her to death with a poker. At the RM. Court on Tuesday morning tho complaints against Mr Crawford, under the Beer Duty Regulations, name before Mr Booth. Mr Nolan appeared for Mr Jackman, of the Customs Department, and said that it was admitted there wae a discrepancy between the amounts supplied and some of the entries in the books—the breach appeared to be unintentional—and it had been arranged that the floe provide! in the regulations would be inflicted, and the other charges would be withdrawn. The Inspector was satisfied that there had been no intentional breach. Mr Day, for Mr Crawford, said they acknowledge! that errors had been made, for which Mr Crawford was technically responsible, and the fines would be imposed by consent. The costs amounted to about £2O. The other informations were withdrawn.

The Melbourne Argus, which is oppo-ed to the Unions, says tho Trades Hall Council seems determined to st'ck at nothing in its eff >rts to prevent the employment of those who are not Unionists. The last two days the Trides Hall has presented an animated anpearance. with crowds of the most dilapidated and drunken looking loafers that it is passible to get together. Amongst them are to be seen “ wharf rate,” and the scum of the back slums, all of whom have been receiving gratuities to prevent them from competing agiinst Union labor. On Monday about 250 of these men received half-a-crown apiece, and the result was that yesterday about 500 put in an appearance at the Hall. It is understood that this money cornea ont of the strike fund, and many trade Unionists are so disgusted at the action of tho strike committee in giving money to the loafers that it is believed that the committee will have to cease giving money away in this fashion. In the course of a paper on “ Dairy Sanitation,” lately read before the Chesire Chamber of Aericnlture, Mr Divenport, a well-known Chesire engineer, told some curious stories of the way in which a dairy of cheese may be polluted if kept in unsanitary surroundings. At a house where he had bion professionally engaged the damp courses of pitch and tar oozed into the cellar where butter and milk were stored, with the result that both were spoiled ; even now, after many yearn, milk plac’d in the cellar will take a tarry taint. Milk wilt absorb the smell of onions or oranges. Sour milk, said Mr Davenport, would injure sweet milk. A dairy farmer in the Nantwicli district, who painted the dnors and windows around the dairy, spoiled his cheese owing to the milk absorbing the smell. At another house the milk-house drain got choked, and tha dairymaid provided a lot of cheese which realise! 20s per cwt, less than usual. In his paper, Mr Davenport dwelt on the great desirability and imnortanoe of having cleanliness in the dairy. “What I ana contending for,” he said, “is cleanliness in the air and cleanliness in the water, in connection with dairies, milkhouses, and shippons.” In addressing the jury in the Dunedin divorce case Atkinson v. Atkinson and another, in which Mr Jelliooe appeared for the husband, and Messrs Harper and Joynt for the resnondent and 00-respondent, Mr Justice Williams eaid that the parties had gone into ths box and had not bren orosseximined. In the fairest and clearest way jhey had demonstrated their innocence, and were supported bv other witnesses. It seamed extraordinary that the action should have been taken at all. The petitioner did not appear, and was said tn be out of lha colour, and the chief witness did not apnear. That witness, who appeared to have been a boots at an hotel, could only have some cock-and-bull story to tell them. Either he had “ stuff-! ” Atkinson, or Atkinson had subprenaed him, an! he was afraid to stand cross-examination. Ro far as he (Mr Justice Williams) con'd see the conduct of the petitioner had been utterly reckless and cruel, and ooe could not see how the case had ever been launched or proceeded with. “ Gentlemen,” said his Honor in oonclurion, “your duty is to answer the first issue in the negative.” When a man undertakes to die for bis country is it not (asks Truth) rath°r a shabby thing for fha country to charge him wi'h the cost of hie own funeral ? I understand that if our friend Atkins happens to die in the service, £1 for funeral expenses is deducted from whatever assets he may happen to be worth. Whether any reduction is allowed for dying on a battlefield I have not discovered, If the estate of the deceased Tommy happens to be insolvent, the funeral expanses fall, I be'ieve, on the officer commanding his company. This is adding injustice to meanness But although this is bad enough, in tho Navy they contrive to outdo it. A funeral at sea is usually a simple and summary ceremony, which one would have thought ths State would hardly grudge to a deceased servant, lam credibly informed, however, that a blu-jeoket who died at sea is debited with the canvas in which his corpse is sewn up, and also with the very shot which serves to take him to the bottom. Tha price quoted for the canvas is 7s 6-i, while the charge for the shot is Is. After this I cease to wonder at anything which the employes of the State may have to put up with while they are J alive.

The Rev. Dr Warren will address the Temperance and Band of Hope meeting in the Wesleyan Church this evening at 7.30. Subject: “ Temperance work in America,” AH are welcome.—Advt.