The Standard AND PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE. (PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1876.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 435, 9 December 1876, Page 2

The Standard AND PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE. (PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1876.

“ We shall sell to no man justice or right: We shall deny to no man justice or right: We shall defer to no num justice or right.”

“ Scottie’s ” rinking will open positively on Tuesday evening next at Ormond. Tenders. —Mr S. M. Wilson requests us to state that he will receive tenders for alterations and additions to the Argyll stables until noon on Monday next, the 11th inst. Racing.—On Thursday afternoon an exciting match took place an the beach between D. Munn's grey horse, and Hurnand’s Chanticleer, for £5 a side, which resulted in favor of the latter. The distance was half a mile. Auction Sales—This Day. — Messrs Ferris and Pitt will hold three auction sales this day, at the Shclbourne Hotel yards, consisting of prize Lincoln Rams, 50 head of cattle, horses, harness, and one Sydney dray. Patutahi Block. —Mr S. Parsons requests owners of stock running on the Patutahi Block to take delivery of the same not later than the 24th instant, the date of the expiry of his tenancy. Judge Rogan.—This gentleman was a passenger by the Jane Douglas from Napier on Thursday last. We learn that he has succeeded in settling some important business at the recent sitting of the Land Court there. The Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria and Hobson Streets, Auckland, affords unrivalled accommodation; and is a really well-appointed, first-class hotel. Suites of rooms for families, &c., &c.— W. B. Langbridge.—[Advt.]

Gisborne Benevolent Society.—At a meeting of this Society held on Tuesday last, a few accounts were passed for payment, and the next meeting arranged for Tuesday, January 9fh. There is one patient in the hospital. Divine Services, To-morrow, Sunday.—Church of England—The Rev. E. Williams, Ormond at 11 a.m., Makaraka Hall 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church 7 p.m. Wesleyan.—The Rev. W. S. Harper— Gisborne, 11 a.m., Makauri, 230 p.m., Presbyterian Church 7 p.m., There will also be Divine service in Gisborne in the morning. Musical Society.—The conductor of tliis society wishes it to be notified that the next (second) concert will take place on Wednesday evening next, full particulars of which will appear in our issue of that day. Locke’s “ Macbeth ” music wdl occupy the first part of the programme. Billiards.—The Masonic Hotel billiard room is now under the superintendence of Mr J. Brodie, who has leased it from the proprietor, Messrs Pago and Co. Mr Brodie says he hopes to get a “ fair share of public patronage,” and we doubt not, from his intimacy with this line of business that his hopes will be realised—at any rate we trust that they will.

Royal Commission. — We learn privately from Napier, that the charges made by Mr Commissioner Wilson against Judge Rogan have not been sustained by the Commissioners in any one particular; and that several important changes, with regard to native affairs in this district, are likely to result therefrom. Me are not in a position to say more than this, although much more is known privately.

Argyll Billiard Room.—We received a special invitation to inspect the interior of the Argyll Hotel, yesterday morning. Most of the lower part of the building is being painted and otherwise renovated, and the billiard room has been re-var-nishr-d, papered, and painted, and has an air of comfort and cleanliness about it, which cannot fail to be appreciated. An experienced marker has just entered into possession of the table.

Melbourne Cup Sweeps..—- Settling for the holders of tickets in these Sweeps residing in Poverty Bay, will take place at the Argyll Hotel, this evening at 8 o’clock.

R.M.’s Court.—On Thursday last last W. W. Parsons appeared on remand in answer to a charge of larceny as a bailee. Mr Rogan appeared for the defence. Judge Rogan deposed to having lent the prisoner his horse and saddle, for a few days to visit his friends at the oil springs ; but he subsequently heard that prisoner had gone on to Opotiki and sold the horse and saddle. He considered them worth about ’ £lO. Prisoner was further remanded for eight days.

A Vitalizing Elixir. — Nervous, weakly persons frequently dose themselves for imaginary diseases, wjien all they require is wholesome invigoration. Thousands have recovered robust health, by substituting for unwholesome drugs a pure and agreeable Vitalizing Elixir which solaces the nerves, overcomes digestive and other other functional weakness or disorders, and is prescribed by four thousand intelligent physicians. We allude to Udolpho Wolfe’s Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.—Adat.

Bond’s Benefit.—Mr Bond, who, it will.be remembered, met with an accident by which he lost bis leg, has requested us to thank the public generally for the sympathy they displayed in the time of his need. To the Dramatic Club, which came forward so promptly to his assistance, and obtained over £29 for his benefit, which amount now enables him to proceed to Napier with a prospect of gaining a livelihood, he wishes to return his heartfelt thanks. Mr J. E. Butt, of the Shamrock Hotel, who so kindly sheltered him under his roof when he met with the accident, and Dr Pollen, who attended upon him, and performed the painful operation, he also wishes to thank in the most public manner possible. He is also grateful to Dr Nesbitt and to the Benevolent Society for the attention and assistance they accorded him.

Next of Kin.—‘We have omitted from time to time to draw attention to a very useful little pamphlet published in London called “De Bernardy's Next of Ein Gazette, Unclaimed Money, and Parish Clerks' Register.” It contains most valuable information to those living at a distance, on all questions affecting missing, or surviving friends and relatives; unclaimed dividends, and other monies ; next of kin, heirs, legatees, &e., &c. We propose to file our office copy for the future, which will be open to the inspection of any.person interested.

Temperance Entertainment. —As announced in our last, an entertainment is to take place in the Temperance Hall, at Ormond, on Boxing Night— not on the 28th as we were mvs-informed —by our friends the Good Templars in that locality. Report sayeth that no effort will be spared in making the affair a very attractive oifr, so as to induce holiday folk,' and visitors from town to attend. Further particulars will appear anon ; but we may forecast them by saying that singing and dramatic performances will be leading -features in the programme, which will not improbably wind up with a dance. Mr F. H. Clements is busy as usual, and under his management, success is assured.

Gisborne School.—The people of Gisborne have contributed very handsomely towards a treat for the children attending the Government School, over £l6 being in hand, a portion of which will be expended in prizes, and the remainder in a day’s pleasure, if possible, away from the town. Mr Maberly visited Mr U’Ren’s gardens on Thursday evening to see what arrangements he could make ; and Captain Kennedy has kindly offered to take the children over to the Big River, ijfethe Rosina, at 'a very low rate ; but it is’ thought that this would necessitate the little ones being out too late in the evening, as well as exposing them to the discomforts of sea sickness. As at ‘present proposed, a public examination will take place on Thursday, the 21st inst., and the picnic on the following day.

Cricket. —We are pleased to hear from the obliging and indefatigable Secretary, Mr W. W. Brown, that there is no doubt about the match to be played on New Year’s Day, as the Napier team have positively fixed tocome. The match will take plage in Mr Espie’s paddock, which that gentleman most considerately' has placed at the service of the local Club. We regret that the sports at Makaraka will somewhat clash and lessen the attendance that would, otherwise, assuredly do honor to the occasion. However, it must be endeavored to make up for that by giving the visiting knights a hop, or something of the sort, and let them see what the Gisborne ladies are made of. A general meeting of members of the Club is convened for this evening, at the Masonic Hotel, when a match committee will be appointed to select the elevep, and ways and means of entertaining the visitors will be discussed. We trust there will be a good attendance of members. We hear also that a challenge has been received from the Wairoa cricketers and will be considered also, this evening. A cricket match, Married v. Single is on the boards for next Saturday, but the rendezvous is not. yet fixed, and notification, however, will be given by advertisement.

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, I shall, for the present, offer my largo stock (to which linvite your attention) at unusually low prices, with extra allowance for cash. My BOOK STOCK comprises Standard Worksin Theology, History, the SeiencesTravel, 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 Watte, 100 Queen-street.— September 30, 1876.—Advt. 1041