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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 14, Issue 710, 19 August 1869, Page 2

The Weather has been very boisterous during the last three days —with strong north-westerly -winds. Yesterday the sky was over-cast, and threatening. Mrs Whiteley.—"We are pleased to leam that the Government intend to propose a pension of £IOO a year for the widow of the late Rev. John Whiteley. The Ghoorkas.—During ihe late debate on that subject, Mete Kingi (although he did not vote on either side) spoke against the introduction of Ghoorkas into this country, saying they were a "murderous people, worse than Hauhaus"! and that "the Maoris [friendly or rebel?] were very frightened of them " !!

The Gou rl ays. Thi s talented family gave their second performance in Napier in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening, to a crowded house —the front and back seats being alike filled, and many persons being nn able to obtain admission. The program die opened with a sketch of Scotch character, remarkable for its truthfulness, and the easy and natural manner in which all the parts were sustained. This was followed by an interlude of singing. Mrs Gourlay sang, among other pieces, " Thou art so near, and yet so far," and "Terence's Farewell to Kathleen," with great taste and feeling. Livtle Johnny, as "The Bashfulj Alan," received quite an ovation, and his sister sang "The Captain with the Whiskers" in a spirited and natural manner. The duets between the two children were also admirably performed. The night's amusemenu concluded with the domestic sketch of "The-Little Wine," in which all acted so well that it would be invidious to partic-darize any single character. The performance was repeated last night before a house, perhaps not quite so crowded as on the last occasion, but which testified its approval by loud and continued plaudi's. The performers are un doubtedly the most able who have yet visited Napier, and we would recommend those who have not yet seen them to avail themselves cf the opportunity afforded by the next performance, on Saturday next.