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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 156, 13 June 1884, Page 3

Notice of Motion. Cr. Milner tabled the following notice of motion—“ I would propose that £350 be expended on the road in the Waiapu Riding, and that thia work be commenced in September of this year, and also that the ferryman at Waiapu get £lO per annum.” WILMOTT’S COMBINATION. Wilmott’s Company gave their fourth performance last night to a much larger audience than usual. The piece produced was the .renowned comedy “ Crutch and Toothpick,” which was rendered as successfully as their previous performances. The piece was got up. in splendid style, and caused much laughter and amusement to the audience. The principal characters were Guy Devereaux, by Mr. R. W. Rede, who, as usual, maintained his part quite naturally, and Aiderman Jones, by Mr. A. Herman. This gentleman appears to have the part of the old gentleman allotted to him in every piece, and we think it has not been a mistaken choice, as his blustering, cantankerous, and irritable manner is assumed in a way r which appears perfectly original. Louisa Crawfora, as Dolly Devereaux, maintained her reputation, as being a perfect actress. Between the acts Miss Amy Johns appeared and sang “Ehren on the Rhine,” which literally brought the house down with applause. On being encored she gave “ Killarney.” She did not respond to a third encore. Tins lady has a splendid voice, and sings with great feeling and taste. Many persons have informed us that they believe that this company is about the best we have ever had in Gisborne. We have been requested to state that Mr. Wilmott having made arrangements for another season here, wffl give a series of comedies and burlesques after the close of the sittings of the Supreme Court next week. An entirely new comedy and burlesque, will be then presented to the public. We are pleased to hear this, and feel sure that when they do re-open, they will receive more patronage from the public, than they have already received, and which their performances merit. Ecclesiastical. ESLEYAN CHURCH SERVICE at Patutahi. — The Rev. G. W. J. Sfence will (D.V.) conduct senice in the Schoolhouse, on SUNDAY, the 15th instant, at 8 p.m. 199

Notices. LOCKE’S COMMITTEE will meet this (FRIDAY) evening, at 7.30 o’clock. A full attendance is requested. 198 R . LOCKE Will Address the Electors at ORMOND i On SATURDAY Next, the 14th June, at 7.30 p.m., at Bruce’s Hall. lB2 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST COAST. ELECTORS, —My opponents in the present contest have thoughtftproper to put words into my mouth which I have not spoken, and have placed interpretations upon my utterances which are as false as they are manifestly unfair towards me. Mr. Gannon has told you that I would ' stand with Mr. Bryce for the resumption of a pre-emptive right on those unalienated blocks of land in Poverty Bay which have not been dealt with. Nothing can be further from the truth. Mr. Gannon knows well, when speaking of pre-emptive rights over Native lands, that I referred to the King Country, and the King Country is not Poverty Bay, nor anywhere near it. If Mr. Bryce proposes that the Government shall establish its right to dis' pose of any portion of the native lands .on the East Coast districts no one will offer stronger opposition to such a scheme than myself; and I hope to give such reasons, and I trust shall be ableiio such force to bear, as will prevent Mr. Bryce or any one else, whether in power or out of power, from alienating to the Government of the day and locking up the unsold lands in this part o* the country.

I am, as I have at all times stated, a stanch advocate for free trade in Nativ lands, after titles have been perfected, and nothing left for the lawyers to dispute. My earliest efforts, should I find myself a member of the House of RepresentativeSj will be to work heart and soul with those who are willing to initiate a Bill which shall for once and for ever, when it has become law, place the Native lands on such a basis that there shall be no after disputes. Mr. Rees has said that I am going entirely for the present Ministry, and that I should be pledged to support them. This is not the case. I go to Parliament with one object in view, and that is to serve the interests of the, district. This, however, I feel will not be ’ accomplished by propounding visionary schemes which may in the distant future meet their fulfillment. Igo for the present time—for what is practicable, and which, if persistently urged, may be obtained. You want roads through the district, in order that, when the country is opened up, the lands may be accessable for improvement and cultivation. You want more than all, clear and indisputible titles You want the lands portioned out, so that those who desire and are in a position to occupy them may have no hindrance thrown in their way. You want a sufficient endow_ ment, in land or in money, by which a harbor may be constructed. You want the educational reserves in your districts to be utilised for your own purposes, and not to be seized and held in Auckland. You want to have your own registration officers, so that there shall be no going to Napier, or anywhere else out of your own district, in order to have your titles legally certified. These are the great needs I should strive for with all the power and influence which could be brought to bear. The all absorbing question of Federisation and Nationalization of the land are for the future, and both will have to be brought to pass by greater minds and by more experienced statesmen than we at present possess, and when education is universal and all men: springing from the rising generation, are ( capable of intelligently considering the possible surroundings of such vital subjects invalving so many opposing interests. Electors, I am and shall continue to the end to remain, Your faithful servant, 190 SAMUEL LOCKE.