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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume II, Issue 98, 22 October 1873, Page 2

W e regret to learn from private letters received lately from Napier that Mr. Jas. Wood, of Rosebank, Meanee, is in a very delicate state of health, and is making arrangements to take a journey to Taupo in the hope of recruiting himself. We trust to hear of his speedy recovery. Requisition.—A requisition pretty numerously signed, is in circulation in the district, supporting the candidature of Capt. G. E. Read, as a member to represent the district of Turanganui, in the Provincial Council. We believe Capt. Read has expressed his willingness to be put in nomination provided that he be requested by the settlers to represent them. The requisition will be presented on his return from Auckland in the course of a week or two. Luna.—The Government steamship Luna paid us a flying visit on Sunday morning last. The Hon. D. M'Lean was a passenger by her from Wellington to Napier, and, we believe the Bishop of Waiapu proceeded by that opportunity on a pastoral visit to Tauranga. The Luna is reported to go on to Auckland to meet His Excellency the Governor who has left Wellington in H.M.s.s., Pearl for the Manukau. New Stables.—As announced, Mr. Stevenson’s new stables were opened on Monday last, and he informs us that already he finds an insufficiency of accommodation in them; this, we take it, as meaning that his customers have already given him the response he seeks for. The building is a very spacious one, having twelve good-size stalls, and a roomy loft. We wish the proprietor success in his new (or rather the re-taking up of his old) trade, but that seems to be already secured. New Agents.—Mr. George Street, of 30, Cornhill, London, and Mr. F. Algar, of 8, Clements lane, London, have been appointed agents for the Poverty Bay Standard, at whose offices, files of this paper will be duly registered. Earthquake.—A very perceptible movement of the earth’s surface occurrred in Gisborne on Saturday last about 11 o’clock p.m. causing lamps and other pendant articles to maintain a swinging motion for some time. This is the second earthshake we have experienced during the last ten days. Petroleum Company. — The Directors have obligingly furnished us with the particulars relative to the shipment of the machinery for testing the oil springs. We are compelled to hold them over until Saturday. In the meantime shareholders may rest assured that our local directors and distant agents have made such good use of the last few months’ time, as will enable work at the springs to be very soon commenced. The Election. —Dr. Nesbitt, the Returning Officer has not received any communication from the Government relative to the proclamation of polling places in this district; and he has been instructed not to proceed with the election until they have been proclaimed. The Rangatira arrived in port yesterday morning with her accustomed punctuality. Captain Lloyd promptly placed latest southern flies at our disposal, but our space prevents our quoting from them largely. Napier. — Our correspondent’s letter from Napier per Rangatira is unavoidably held over. Mr. Dargaville.—ln our advertizing columns will be found the report of a native meeting at Tauranga addressed by Mr. Dargaville on the subject of the election of Superintendent. An English version of it also appears in another part of to-day’s issue. Our private advices inform us that Mr. Dargaville will not be able to address the electors of Poverty Bay, viva voce; but intends putting forth an address, which may be looked for in the next mail from Auckland. It is to be regretted that Mr. Dargaville cannot address this constituency personally, as there are so many very novel features in the addresses he has made to other constituencies which require a verbal explanation; and which, if properly understood, and shewn to be feasible, would secure him much support. So far, the election of a Superintendent has troubled us but little. From our experience of Mr. Gillies —indeed of all the Superintendents from 1853 downwards —we place but little faith in the stability of the stepping stones, (promises made to electors) by the aid of which men upraise themselves to the coveted height, and then tumble them about the ears of the fools who trusted to them. In whichever way Mr. Dargaville addresses the electors here, he may rest assured that the less he promises the more likely is he to be able to perform, and certainly the more readily will he be believed. The Rev. Mr. Root will (D.V.) hold Divine Service at Ormond on Sunday next. Gymnast and Nigger Troupe.—This justly celebrated little troupe have gathered themselves together once more and purpose giving another of their popular entertainments at the Music Hall on Tuesday evening next. Ned Mason has recently returned from the South, and will introduce some new songs, farces, &c., and we wish him every success in catering for public amusement.