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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 326, 20 November 1875, Page 2

The Proposed Road District. —We understand that the petition to His Honor the Superintendent, praying that Ormond and surrounding localities, be proclaimed a separate Hoad District, is being numerously signed. The petition embodies the resolution passed at the meeting of ratepayers held at Ormond, on the 10th instant.

Native Representation or the East Coast.—The Chief’ Mahi te Rangikahike has made up his mind to stand for the Native representation of the East Coast. He has issued an address in the Day of Plenty Times, and is already canvassing for votes. Waiapu Native School. —Mr. Greene, a gentleman from Wellington, has been appointed master of the Native school, Waiapu. He arrived here by the last trip of the Rangatira, and took his passage for the scene of his future labors, in the Agnes Donald. In this connection we may state that we are given to understand that Major Ropata is desirous that a Native School should be established at Awanui, about five miles south of Waiapu. Fish. —The town has been plentifully supplied with fish of various descriptions, this week, and a ready sale for it was obtained, at unusually high prices—as much as three shillings being paid for schnapper weighing not more than 7 or 8 pounds. The fish was principally caught by Ra Mackay, who, it is stated, discovered a new fishing ground in the Bay, which is supposed to be a most prolific one. This is gratifying news, and we trust that the discoverer will avail himself of the scource of wealth thus accidentally found out by him, and, keep us in fish regularly, especially as it is a remunerative employment by which he can earn £3 a week, at least. The price of the fish must, however, be lowered, if constant demand for it is to be expected —the present charges being so exorbitant as to place tliis article of food beyond the reach of many who, otherwise, would willingly buy it.

The Gisborne and Waiapu Mailman. —On the 7th August last a numerously and influentially signed petition, praying for an increase of salary to Janies Waterhouse, the Gisborne and Waiapu mailman, was, accompanied by a respectful letter from one of the petitioners, forwarded to the Post-master-General; but to this day no reply has been received to it. Whether the memorial has been thrown into the waste basket at the General Post Office, or deposited in one of the pigeon holes of that office, we know not; but be that as it may, common courtesy, as well as regard to official regularity ought to dictate that a reply should have been accorded to The petitioners ere now. We are, of course, aware that postal business at head quarters is sometimes performed in a perfunctory manner, —notwithstanding the “ puffs ” we occasionally notice in that portion of the press in the Empire City, which is more or less under the special patronage, of the Government, as to what is intended to be done in the way ofpostal reform, although wehave not seen much of this reform yet. So important a document as a petition to the Post-master-General ought to be answered promptly. As.we have had something to do with the getting up and transmission of this memorial, it is our intention to see further about it, and ascertain, if possible, why it has not been yet replied to. In the Imperial Post Office, where hundreds of petitions are received weekly, the receipt of each is invariably acknowledged at once ; and the final reply is never delayed beyond a fortnight or three weeks.

Presbyterian Manse. — We understand that the erection of this manse is to be proceeded with at once—some of the materials being already on the ground, adjoining St. Andrew’s Church, where it is to be built. It is to be a neat one-story house, of eight rooms with a detached kitchen, and it is expected it will be completed by the end of the year. The work is to be carried out under the superintendence of Mr. Martin builder of this town.

Garbled Telegrams. — Complaints have lately been made to us that press telegrams transmitted from Gisborne, are not, from some cause or other, accurately reproduced in the journals to which they are sent. Some of them are said to be so distorted as to appear in most ridiculous garbs, whereby the utility of telegraphy is more or less neutralised. In a telegram sent, from Gisborne on the 10th November, and published in the Napier Telegraph of that date, it is stated that “ A children’s pie-nic on a large scale took place on the Waimataand that at the celebration of the Odd Fellows’ anniversary, in the Freemasons’ Hall, “P. G. Warren Esq.” was presented with a watch. In this message, which, to our own knowledge, was written plainly and correctly, as regards the wording thereof, there are no less than three glaring blunders which ought not to occur. ‘‘A children’s pie-nic on a large scale" is a distortion from the original telegram, which distortion it is difficult to to aceountfor. Itseems toustobeaninterpolation, made cither designedly, or through gross stupidity. Then, again, we have Past Grand Warren, (usually contracted into “P. G.,”) transformed into “ P. G. Warren, Esquire,” an affix wliicli was quite gratuitous on the part of the operator. We understand that inquiry concerning these outrageous mistakes —if mistakes they are—has been already made with the view of discovering who is at fault in the matter?- —On ■Tilnrsdny evening we ourselves received a press telegram from Napier, re the Melbourne Cup, which puzzled us to decipher. Not only was the penmanship at fault, but the orthography was execrable. The Mail for Auckland per Agnes Donald.—Eears are entertained that the mail despatched from Gisborne by the Agnes Donald, which sailed hence on the 13th instant, will not arrive in Auckland in time for the San Francisco Mail, which leaves there on Monday next, the 22nd current. The Agnes Donald proceeded from here to the Mahia, to load maize for Auckland, and as she had to put into Poverty Bay, on Wednesday last, owing to her not being able, from adverse weather, to load at Whangara, it is believed that it will be impossible for her to take in cargo on the coast, and reach Auckland ere the departure of the ’Frisco mail thence. This is to be regretted, as a considerable portion of her mail consisted of correspondence for England. Gisborne Rowing Club.—The procession of boats, under the auspices of this Club, which was to have taken place on Wednesday last, had to be postponed till Wednssday next, the 24tli instant, owing to the unfavorable state of the weather — much to the disappointment of many of our townspeople, who fully anticipated a pleasurable excursion up the Taruheru river. We trust, however, that next Wednesday will be a fine day, and that the excursion will come off with eclat. The opening season will be observed as a half holiday in the town; we shall give further particulars in our next.

Roseland Gardens.—We remind our readers that these gardens will be open to the public to-morrow.

Tubanganui Lodge.—An emergency meeting of this Lodge will be held at the Freemasons’ Hall, on Monday, the 29th instant, at 8 p.m. The Auckland Echo.—This daily paper — the first issue of which was published on the 10th November 1875 — ceased to exist on the lltlx instant. Loading the Lochnagar. — Within the last three days nearly 800 bales of wool have been shipped on board the Lochnagar.

Supplementary Assessment Roll — An advertisement in another column notifies that the Supplementery Assessment Roll for the current year, may now be inspected on the landing to the Road Board Office, Court House buildings, and that objections thereto will be considered on the 29th instant.

Divine Services To-morrow . — Church of England — The Rev. E. Williams, Holy Trinity Church at 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., and the National School, Whakato, Big River, at 2.30 p.m. Presbyterian Church—The Rev. W. H. Root, St. Andrew’s Church, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Matawhero, 3 p.m. There will be service at Ormond, at 11 a.m.

Christmas Cakes. —We have been favored by Mr. Trimmer of the Excelsior Bakery, with a sample of the cakes which are to be drawn for at his establishment, next Christmas, as advertised The sample is an excellent one, and as we have reason to believe that Mr Trimmer .will take good care that all his Christmas cakes will be equal to the sample, we have no doubt many will speculate 4s in purchasing a ticket.

Steam to .Awanui and Intermediate Ports. —It will be seen on reference to our adverlising columns, that the Rosina, Captain Wells, will steam for Awanui (calling at the intermediate ports of Tologa Bay, Tolcomaru, Waipiro, and Tuparoa) about the end of next week. We need scarcely add that this will be a most favorable opportunity both for passengers and freight for the East Coast.

Synod of Waiapu.— We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of a pamphlet, containing the proceedings of the meeting of the Synod of Waiapu,. held at Napier, in September last. We will review this pamphlet at our earliest convenience.

Waebenga-a-hika Spobts.—On Tuesday evening a meeting was held at the Wrerenga-a-hika Hotel, (Mr. Saunders’) for the purpose of making arrangements for sports on Boxing day. There was a fair attendance. The object of the meeting having been discussed, it was resolved that a committee consisting of Messrs. Walsh, Dick, Breingan, Maynard, Devery, and Berry, were appointed to prepare a programme of the sports, and to make the necessary arrangements for them. It was agreed that subscription lists should be opened at various places in the district for contributions towards the sports’ fund. The programme will appear in the Standard as soon as approved of.

Royal Oak Hotel Matawhero. —The enterprizing propritor of this hostelry, (Mr. Dempsey) is about to make extensive alterations in, and improvements to it and when these are completed the Royal Oak will be one of the best road side inns in the district. Tenders having been invited for the work, three offers were received namely, from Messrs. Forbes and Skeet, for £390; from Mr. Stevens, for £390; and from Mr. Martin, for £359. Mr. Martin’s tender, being the lowest, was accepted. The improvements—which are to be proceeded with at once—will, we have no doubt, be completed within the specified time. New Store at Waiapu.—We understand that our enterprising townsman, Mr. W. J. Boylan intends, shortly, to commence business at Waiapu, as storekeeper, &c. As there is a good opening there for a store at which goods could be purchased at reasonable prices, we have no doubt Mr. Boylan will succeed in his undertaking, as he deserves to do. The facilities which the occasional trips of the Rosina to, Waiapu, will now place at the disposal of the public, will enable Mr. Boylan to keep, the store always well stocked, and alsototake away such produce as he may have occasion to buy from the natives from time to time. Mr. Boylan alse purposes to make periodicol trips to various parts of the East Coast, iu the capacity of a general trrder. Now is the time to subscribe to Saturday Night. Two sewing machines to be given to Subscribers, valued at Seven and Six Guineas, for solving a riddle, or writing the best essay on the most enjoyable way of spending Christmas in the Colonies. Agents everywhere.;—[advt.] 785