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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 1, 27 October 1883, Page 2

At Mr B. C. Fryer’s sale to day at 11,30 a.m.. a first-class.pair of | »uggy horses will be disposed of. We wish to remind our readers that’the Art Union, in connection with”the Fine Arts Exhibition will be drawnJor tj-night. Reading matter consisting of “ Home News,” “J Battery,” &c., will on to j the back page. Tenders for the supply of dog co’lars are called for by the County Clerk. See advertisement.

These old people whose blood has become thin and steps feeble are praising Hop Bitters for the good they have done them. Sec.

That weakness and lassitude so frequent in fast-growing children, may bo easily remedied by a few doses of Hop Bitters. Read,

Notice is given by the County Clerk to the effect that the amended by-laws are now gazetted and in force, Copies can be had at the Council’s office.

All day yesterday Mr I. C, Taylor and his employee's were busily engaged in removing his stock of saddlery etc., from his old premises in Peel street, to those lately occupied by Mr J. Mrynard, butcher. Mr Taylor hrs been compelled to take this step, on account of the increase in his business. It will be seen by a reference to our advertising columns that the New Zealand Clothing Factory are now in a position to supply summer suits of Mosgiel tweeds, made to order and measurement, they having received a choice assortment of that material. The s.s. Snark will leave the lower wharf at 2 p.m. this day, for the purpose of taking part in the proceedings in connection with the opening of the Gisborne Rowing Club, at which time it is particularly requested that the ladies and gentlemen who have received invitations will be in attendance.

In another column will be seen a notification from Mr C. H. C. Webb, stating that he has disposed of all his interest, right and title in the Poverty Bay Standard to Messrs Porter & Croft, and whilst thanking the public for their generous support during the last five months, trust that they will continue the san e to his successors.

The inspection of the J Battery by Major Shephe.d, the Government Inspector, took place last ni~ht at the Drill Shed. There was a very goed muster, only a few being absent on sick leave. The corps put the usual drill, after which the Major expressed himself as highly pleased and satisfied with the drill and also t ,en-r-l appearance of thecorps.

The number of paid telegraphic messages sent through she Gisborne office during the quarter ending September *3oth, was 5,530, valued at £432 9s sd. The Government telegrams numbered 914, valued at £69 12s Id. lhe value of money orders paid was £852 16, as against £l,BOl 16s 4d issued. The amount of deposits in the Post Office Saving’s Bank during the same period was £1974 17s 63, and withdrawals, £1,974 19s 4d.

A ball was given by a few of the M karika and Malawhero residents in the Maka* raka 'Hall on Thursday evening last. About 35 couple were present, inc.udi ig a few of our young folks from town. The ball proved to be a great success, everyone thoroughly enjoying th r selves to their hearts content. The caveriug, u .der the able management of Mr Sam Steve: son, of 1 the Roseland Hotel, was all that c<uldbi , desired. Mr Crawford presided at th; piano, aid Mr \V. Stephenson acted as W.C. The party broke up at daybreak on Friday n orning, everyone fully satisfied with their evening’s enjoyment.