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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume II, Issue 130, 3 February 1874, Page 2

Tenders.—Tenders are required for the erection of two Cottages at the Oil Springs. Second Call. —A second call of 5s per share has been made by the Directors of the Petroleum Company, payable on or before the 24th instant.

Presbytertan Church. — Tenders are required for the erection of a Presbyterian Church building in Gisborne. Vide advertisement in another column.

Customs Receipts.—The amount of duties received at the Custom House, Gisborne, during the month of January, 1874, was £522 14s. lOd.

First Call. —The Secretary of Ihe Petroleum Company announces that all shares on which the first call remains unpaid on the 10th inst., will be liable to forfeiture. Shareholders should look to this in time, as they may not receive further leniency, and are not, by right, entitled to this much.

The Rev. Mr. Root, at the conclusion of his sermon on Sunday evening said that as he was about to leave for Napier during the present week, he should not be able to officiate as usual on Sunday evening next. The Rev.' gentleman’s presence at the Presbytery, about to meet in Napier, will, doubtless, result in much good to the Church over which he presides in this district.

Cavalry Championship.—We are glad to learn that JI?. Robert Thelwall, of the Poverty Bay Mounted Rifle Volunteers, is, as far as has been ascertained, the champion shot in the colony, amongst the representatives qualified to fire with the Snider Carbine for Colonial prizes at the ensuing annual contest in Napier. Mr. Thelwall was the only member of his troop who qualified for the honors, and we hope he will maintain those he has already achieved. A Queer Apology.—Our contemporary the Herald yesterday morning apologises, on the “ false pretence” principle, for not being able to insert a “ good deal of interesting matter, owing to the extraordinary pressure of new advertisements.” If the Herald did but take out the “ old” advertisements, which are not being paid for, and those that are put in “on the cheap” for show, and not sprawl others over a lot of space to deceive outsiders, it would have room enough and to spare for new ones.

Benevolence.—We regret to learn that the family affairs of the late Mr. Langford are in such a state as to render the immediate assistance of Mrs. Langford’s friends, a matter of necessity. Subscription lists have been opened and lie at the two Banks, and at the various Stores and Hotels in Gisborne. In inviting the aid of the kindly disposed, we can testify to the worthiness of the cause, and assure the members of deceased’s family that it is but a practical expression of that deep sympathy felt for them in their bereavement. Errata.—ln our report of the Races on Saturday last the following errors have accidently slipped in. Cavalry race:—lnstead of “ Little Not-to-be-done followed by Pacha whose rider was making vigorous paces at his horse &c„” should read “ Little Not-to-be-done, followed by Pacha (whose rider was talcing vigorous pulls at his horse) made for Blueskin &c.,” also for, “ At the distance, all were tiring for the whip, which was brought hotly into requisition,” read, “At the distance all were tiring, and the whip was brought hotly into requisition.” The winners in the Forced Handicap should be inverted thus: —Shamrock first, Marquis second, Bruce third, Sportsman should appear with Blueskin as withdrawn, instead of Shamrock.

The Vivian Troupe.—The above Troupe made their second bow to a Gisborne audience on Saturday evening at the Music Hall. There was a good attendance, the front seats

being comfortably filled. The programme—which was a varied, one—was rendered in capital style, and judging by the rounds of applause which followed each song, met with the approbation of the audience. Mr. Vivian’s comicalities and eccentricities well repay the visitor for his trouble, and could not be better styled than in the advertisement, viz., “Two Hours’ Genuine Fun.” Miss Melville’s singing was after the poetic description given of Annie Laury’s—“ soft and sweet”—but the little lady seemed to be suffering from a weakness which prevented her from doing justice to her powers. She played in the comedietta of “Nothing to Wear,” and, with Mr. Vivian, sustained to the life the characters they each represented. This was well produced, and the local hits and witticisms of Mr. Vivian were the cause of much laughter. Mr. Milburn presided at the piano, and tended much to the enjoyment of the audience. The Troupe played again last night, and were equally well received.