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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 306, 11 September 1875, Page 2

Government School of Mines, Ac.— The Waikato Times strongly advocates the establishment of Government schools of Mines, Agriculture, Engineering, Ac. Parliamentary Papers.— We have to acknowledge the receipt, from the Government Printing office, of a batch of Parliamentary papers, including a copy of ths estimates for 1875-76, and Hansard, Nos. 10 and 11. Accident.—We regret to learn that Mr. Meldrum, the Inspector of sheep in this district, met with an accident on Monday last which resulted in a dislocation of the shoulder. The limb was successfully set by Dr. Goold, and the patient is now doing well. Royal Oak Hotel. —We learn that extensive additions and improvements are to be made at this well known hostelry. The rooms are to be enlarged and decorated, and the store attached to the hotel is to be made more commodious than it is. These improvements are rendered necessary from the increasing demands of the locality. The spirited proprietor (Mr. Dempsey) is determined that nothing shall be wanting on his part to keep pace with the progressive tendencies of the times. We heartily wish him the success he deserves. Judge Rogan.-—We are authorised to contradict the report that Judge Rogan has resigned his office as Judge of the Native Land Court, Judge Rogan contemplates a a visit to Australia, during which Mr. Locke mag be appointed to discharge his duties. Further than this there is not the slightest foundation for the rumor.

Divine Services to-morrow, Sunday September 12th. —Church of England.—At Holy Trinity Church, morning at 11, evening at 7. Presbyterian.—The Rev. W. H. Root, Ormond, at 11 a.m.; at Matawhero, 2.30 p.m.; and at St. Andrew’s, Gisborne, at 6.30 p.m. Service will also be conducted at St. Andrew’s Church in the morning at 11 o’clock. Wesleyan.—The Rev. T. G. Carr, Court House, morning and evening, and at Makauri at 2.30 p.m.

The Late Cabl Carson.— On Saturday last the body of the unfortunate young man Carl Carson, who was drowned at the Mahia a few days ago, was found near Mahunga boat harbor. The body was in a state of decomposition, and considerably mutilated about the throat and head by fish. It was apparent, from his having managed to divest himself of his great coat that the deceased had made desperate efforts to save his life. Mr. Bendall of Mahunga took charge of the body, whieh was decently interred. The service at the grave was performed by the resident native clergyman. Lecture on Charles Dickens.—On Thursday evening last the Rev. W. JU Boot letfiuTefi in t'ne Music Hall, in aid of the M mse fund—the subject being the immortal Cl arles Dickens. The attendance although fair, was not so large as might have been expected, considering that the weather was pr ipitious. The rev. gentleman did ample justice to his subject, and the audience was ini st attentive. The life of Dickens was first briefly sketched, the lecturer occasionally gii ing expression to hie profound admiration of the novelist. The celebrated Christmas Ca ol was then read in Mr. Root’s usual clear ant correct style—the whole proceedings, occ spying about two hours. During the rea ling of the Carol Mr. Root was repeatedly apj lauded. He intends, we understand, to con tiuue these lectures.

Inspection Parade.—The Poverty Bay Mounted Rifle. Volunteers are ordered to assemble for inspection, with arms and accoutrements, at Matawhero on Monday the 26th inst., at 2 p.m. Chubch Parsonage.—Plans and estimate for a Parsonage for the Rev. Mr. Williams are advertised for, and all particulars concerning them are to be obtained on application to the Church Wardens. Dr. Cabb.—The Masonic Hall was well filled last nightwith a highly delighted and appreciative audience. Everything passed off with great eclat, but we regret being unable to notice the performance at length in this issue.

Soiree. —The Soiree to welcome the Ker. E. .Williams has been positively fixed to take place on Wednesday evening next the 15th instant at the Freemasons’ Hall. We trust there will be a large attendance, as the most, ample preparations are being made for the re-union.

Ormond Garrick Club.—This Club purpose giving a Dramatic performance at the Garrick Theatre, Ormond, on Thursday evening next the 16th instant. The Club members are to be assisted by several amateur gentlemen, and as the programme for the occasion is a very attractive one, we have no doubt the entertainment will be well patronised.

Parade op Entire Hobses.—lt will be seen, on reference to our advertising columns, that the Poverty Ray Agricultural and Pastoral Society invites all owners of entire horses to parade them at Makaraka, on the 2nd October next, for the benefit of the owners of brood mares.

"“ChSBOBNE Public School.—We are glad to learn that the daily average attendance at this school is now upwards of sixty. Fresh accessions are being daily enrolled, and it is expected that the. attendance will shortly be considerably larger than it is. At this rate of progress, additional assistance is imperatively necessary. Registration Office.—Messrs Graham and Co., have handed us a letter received by them from the Minister of Justice, in reply to a request forwarded to Wellington some time since by several business men in Gisborne, 'urging the opening of a branch of the Registry of Deeds office in this township. The letter concludes as follows : —“ The unprecedented multiplication of Registry Offices under the 'Land Transfer Act is a great element of risk nr the mode of giving effect to that system in New Zealand, and the number of officers is already so great as to create some uneasiness. Many applications beside the one now made have reached the Government from other places ; but it would be impossible to venture on any further multiplications of Registry Offices. Improved postal communications will meet the difficulty complained of at Gisborne better than anything else.”