Local and General.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 280, 7 November 1884, Page 2

Local and General.

Filed.—Mr. W. S. Greene has filed a declaration of insolvency. Return.—The Bev. Mr. Spence returned by the Te Anau to-day. Sports. — Acceptances for the Roseland Sports close to-night. Mails.—Mails for Auckland per Thomas Russell will close to-morrow afternoon at 4 p.m. Cricket.—There will be a cricket, match to-morrow afternoon at Te Hapera, Te Hapera v. All-Comers. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. Sale.—The thoroughbred mare Nemesis, the property of Mr, P. Lange, will be offered for sale to-morrow by Messrs Graham, Pitt & Bennett, Mr. Bracken.—Mr. Bracken passed through Gisborne to-day en route to Napier. We understand he will lecture in Gisborne after carrying out his present engagement at Napier. Gas Stoves.—At a gas fete held in Dunedin last week the cost of the gas required to cook a dinner for the Mayor and a considerable party of ladies and gentlemen was recorded as Is. 4d. a next is to be observed by the Post and Telegraph departments as a holiday ill lieu of the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. The Gisborne office will be opened from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning and again between 7 and 8 p.m. Station Property.—There is a considerable demand just now for either improved or unimproved land. Good offers have been made for several properties in this district through our local brokers, but there is an unwillingness to sell unless at tip top prices. Money.—We are informed on reliable authority that there is at the present time over two hundred millions of money £200,000,000— lying idle in England owned by private individuals and waiting investment. Colonial securities are heing sought after.

Postage.—On and after the 15th instant the rate of postage from New Zealand to any place in Great Britain or Ireland, via Brindisi, will be on all letters one shilling per ounce, on all book packets and parcels three pence for every two ounces, and on newspapers twopence each. Petroleum.—The Melbourne Argus of October 21st says:—“ There was some enquiry for Southern Cross Petroleum, and shares placed at considerably over late nominal price.” In connection with the company the following is the latest: Telegrams from the Company’s works dated October 21, state bore down 420 feet with the same good indications. The Christchurch Press of October 31st says: —The following is the working manager’s report of the Southern Cross Petroleum Company.—October 11th—Depth 280 ft. ; depth 299 ft. 14th—No change in the rock, but I can light the gas at any time in the well, so that the rock must be full of it; depth 317 ft. 15th—Depth 327 ft. 16th—Character of rock a muddy grey sandstone badly shattered ; extremely hard driving ; depth 347 ft. 17th— Depth 368 ft.; no change in the rock ; no alteration in the oil indications. Wesleyan Band of Hope.—The usual monthly harmony meeting of this institution was held in the Church last evening, there being a large number of members and visitors present. Recitations and readings by Miss Lily Thompson and the Misses Madder, and Mr. Miller, and songs by Misses Stickley and McDonald, and Mr. Goldsmith were exceedingly well rendered, and each of the performers received well-merited applause. Mr. G. H. Wilson delivered an address on temperance, which was also well received. At the close of the meeting several new members were enrolled. Mr. W. G, Scotter occupied the chair in the absence of the Rev. G. W. Spence.

Obituary.—-The Rev. James Buller, whose death is reported by telegram to-day, is the author of a very interesting work entitled “ Forty Years in New Zealand.” The rev, gentleman has some relatives in Gisborne. Court.—This morning seventeen civil cases were set down for hearing but were all settled out of Court by confession and withdrawal. The case Goldsmith and Co. v. W. S. Greene, claim £8 Ils. 6d., on a judgment summons was withdrawn owing to the defendant having filed a declaration of insolvency. Supplement.—Saturday’s illustrated supplement will contain “ The merchant’s story,” “ The Cabman’s Story,” “ Willing to oblige him,” “ A singular Marriage,” “ A dog’s life,” by Silas Snell, “ Blacking and Yellow Fever,” “An odour of violets,” “Appropriate Dress,” “ The lay of a Lunatic,” “ Outwitting a widow,” “A Golden Bride,” “ The story of a Pirates Legacy,” and several columns of other reading matter,

Wool Sales.—Accounts of sales of most of the wool sent home last year have been received. After deducting all charges, which are very high, many of the sheep farmers have had something to draw over and above the sums advanced by the Bank. We have heard of one stock-Q.wner whose clip .realised fivenence pound over the sum advanced—the stock-owner having had a considerable sum placed to his credit instead of having to refund to the bank, as was the case last season.