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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 419, 14 October 1876, Page 2

Waipaoa Bridge. Tenders are again called for the erection of a bridge over the Waipaoa river. Masonic. —An Emergency meeting will be held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening next, the 16th inst. Cricket.—A general Meeting of the Poverty Bay Cricket Club will be held at the Masonic Hotel on Tuesday evening next. Te Abai Ferry.—An amended schedule of fees chargeable at the Arai Ferry is published for general information in the Provincial Government Gazette. AYsiting Justices. — William Kerr Nesbitt, Esq., R.M., and Andrew Graham, Esq., J.P., have been appointed ATsiting Justices of the prison at Gisborne. Sheep Stealing.—Raniera te Heuheu, convicted of sheep stealing from the station of Mr A. C. Arthur, has been sentenced to 2 months’ imprisonment. Female Interpreter.—According to a recent General Government Gazette “ Mrs Marian Stewart has been appointed an Interpreter under the “Native Land Act, 1873.” 1.0.0. F. M.U. —A meeting of intending members in connection with the formation of a Lodge at Ormond, will take place in the school room in that township, this evening, at half past seven o’clock.

Dentist.—Mb. H. C. Wilson, Dentist of Napier, was a passenger by the Jane Douglas from Napier, and may be consulted at Mr Pratt’s residence, in Gisborne. As Mr AVilson’s stay is limited to a few days, those desirous of his services should make nounnecessary delay. Divine Services, To-morrow, Sunday.—Church of England—The Rev. E. AA r il)iams, —Ormond, 11 a.m, Matawhero, 3 p.m. Gisborne 7 p.m. Wesleyan.—The Rev. W. S. Harper, Gisborne 11a.m. and 7 p.m., Makauri 2.30 p.m. Presbyterian. —The Rev. W. H. Root —Gisborne 11 a.m. nnd 7 p.m. Debiting Society. ■ — The subject,, “ AVill the cultivation of cereals and root crops pay better than pastoral pursuits on the flat lands of Poverty Bay ” was discussed with much animation at the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening last. Mr Carlaw Smith led off on the side of ag iculture, and was ably supported, while Air Carey took the initiative in the pastoral interest. The result of the vote was 8 to 3 in favor of agriculture. Sale of Ammunition. —New rules have .recently been published by the Governor in the General Government Gazette, applicable only “ within the sea board line of the middle island proper,” which are to regulate the sale of ammunition for mining and sporting purposes. Under them purehkses ..can be made of not more than 21bs; powder, 201bs shot, and 500 caps. New Firm.—Messrs Ferris and Pitt announce themselves in to-day’s issue as Auctioneers, Stock and Station Agents. Licensed Interpreters and Native Land Agents. Both these gentlemen arc well known ; they are thoroughly acquainted with the business they have taken in hand; and if energy, combined with practical knowledge, goes for anything, they will doubtless, find an ample field for both in this district. We heartily wish them success.

Aohuna Block. —A proclamation of the Governor in a General Government Gazette of the 28 th Sept., orders that the claim of certain natives to this block of land shall bereheard. The application was made on the 17th of April last, and the rehearing is to take place within two years from that date. AVe believe that a rehearing of the Awapuni block has also been applied for, but that seems to be still shelved. To the uninitiated these long delays seem to be.irritating, even if necessary, but we suppose there is a good reason for them. Gisborne Benevolent Society.—AA r e are authorised to convey the thanks of the Society to Miss Nesbitt, Mrs Hogan. Mr Turner of the Bank of New Zealand, and Mr AVebb of the Standard, for contributions of articles for the use of the hospital; and to announce the payment to the bank account at Auckland of £5O, from the Provincial Government. We take this opportunity of apologising for the non-appearance of the Society’s balance sheet this morning. The fault is partly our own, but, nevertheless, perfectly unavoidable. To the Poverty Bay Settlers. — A Gentleman, for many years in my employ, is now in England selecting, no my account, goods specially adapted for this province. To make room for consignments shortly expected, 1 shall, for the present, offer ray large stock (to which linvite your attention) at unusually low prices, with extra allowance for cash. My .BOOK STOCK comprises Standard Worksiu Theology, History, the SciencesTravel, Fiction, and Poetry; elegantly, bound Gift and Table-books ; many thousand volumes adapted for children and young persons, libraries, and prizes; Educational Books (used in the schools under the Board of Education ; Technical and Toy Books, Maps, &c. In Stationery I keep full stocks of every description required for the desk, counting-house, and private use. To teachers under the Board I act as agent—receiving and forwarding their salaries monthly. I shall be happy to supply Lists of Works in any Department of Literature. All orders which I may be favored will receive my prompt and careful attention.— Edward Waytb, 100 Queen-street.— September 30, 1876. —Advt. 1041