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Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 19, 16 June 1875, Page 2

The Wairoa Telegraph and Post Office ■will bo open to day, under tlie ebarge of Mr A. Colcoft, lately attached to the Patea office.

We are pleased to learn that the use of the Armed Constabulary Library, numbering 250 volumes, has been secured for the Patea Library and Institute. It is expected that the issue of books to members will commence at the beginning of July, and the library will therefore start with over 300 volumes, many of thorn standard Avoiks. Tin's information should induce those who have hitherto withheld their support to become members, and we bojre to sec many of the country settlers availing themselves of the benefits which the Institute holds forth. ,We would once more remind our readers that donations of books are still invited, and those intending to respond to this invitation should at once hand in their books to the secretary, as the catalogue is being prepared. A mooting of the committee has been called for Thursday evening next, at an early hour. We beg to direct the attention of our readers to a novel entertainment to be given to-morrow evening, by the members of the Patea Lodge of Good Templars, at the Immigration Barracks. The brethren of the lodge have been rather assiduous in their rehearsals, and as we have reason to believe that many of them possess musical talent, the public may reasonably expect to snend a pleasant evening l . The entertainment, or rather tlie meeting, will be open to the public free, and after the usual lodge business is disposed of, the visitors will be amused with readings, songs, and recitations. The room will be open for the admission of the uninitiated at half-

past seven p.m. Wo arc pleased to state that the whole of the immigrants recently introduced into the I‘atea district have been engaged, and yet the demand for labour, of a certain class, ajipears to be as great as ever. The new arrivals express themselves highly satisfied with their prospects, and appear 1o like the country amazingly well.

A fastidious individual, who bad engaged himself to the host of the Oeo Hotel as a servant, to make himself generally useful, on being requested by his employer on Saturday morning last to clean the boots of a pilgrim who bad put up at this favourite hostlery on the previous evening, demurred to tbe order, on the score that that particular line of duty had not been specified in bis articles of agreement. His remonstrations with his employer evidently betokened that his pride was suffering acutely, but we are of opinion that before this worthy reaches the goal of life, he will be only 100 glad to put his pride in his pocket, and suit himself to circumstances. The landlord very properly summarily dismissed the refractory boots, who in a few minutes after receiving bis leave, was seen wending Ids way over the dreary plains of Waimate, if not a sadder, at least a wiser man, in search of a more genteel occupation than boots at an hotel. Tbe natives resident in the vicinity of Opunake made a grand haul with their hooks on Friday last, having caught fully half a ton of fish, which was equitably divided among the natives in the above district.

Captains Daniels and (Mgers held a survey upon the cutter Pearl yesterday, prior to any cargo being discharged, and we understand that it is the opinion of both these gentlemen that the hatches had been made thoroughly secure, and the dunnage of the vessel had been properly attended to. Our readers will regret to learn that Mr John Gibson, and Messrs Henderson and Farrah are heavy sufferers, as their imports had only been insured against total loss, and consequently they have no claim against the insurance offices for partial loss. Mr Hirst, however, was more fortunate, as a quantity of goods consigned to him were landed in fair order. Captain Johnston has lodged the usual protest with Major Turner.

The Patea Star Minstrels are advertised to make their first appearance on Mondaynext, at the Albion Hall, Carlyle. We feel confident that the public will liberally respond to their call by giving them a a bumper house. The names of the gentlemen who have signified their, intention of assisting at the entertainment will, we are assured, be a sufficient guarantee to ensure its success. We trust that of a diversified character will be by our newly-formed amateur club during the winter months.

The tenders for the formation of the Sand Hills road closed on Monday last, but we understand that the work will not be commenced for a few weeks, as the tenderers have expressed a desire for time being extended to them, in order to afford an opportunity to prospect for gravel prior to commencing the work. The request is no doubt a reasonable one, hut we trust no unnecessary time will be wasted, as the present condition of the road presses heavily upon those whose daily occupation compels them to travel in that locality. We notice that the householders in Leicester-street are forming a footpath at their joint expense, and when completed will add greatly to the comfort of pedestrians, who have occasion to transact business in this improving street. We trust our members will endeavour to induce the Government to introduce a measure providing for the creation of a lown Board for Carlyle, as its introduction would be likely to be attended with beneficial results in this town.

We are glad to notice the advent of a barber in Patea in the person of Professor Chitham, who lias commenced business in premises adjoining Mr Furlong’s. His presence will, no doubt be welcomed by many, who have been compelled to submit to the discomfort of wearing long hair and shaving. This inconvenience will no longer be experienced, as Professor Chitham will only be too happy to thin the prolific crops at present apparent on the poles of several residents of Patea. Major Turner left Carlyle yesterday afternoon for Hawera for the purpose of holding an inquest upon the body of a labourer, named Hugh McCann, who died suddenly during the morning. The deceased was an old resident of the Patea district, and formerly served in the fisth Regiment. He was known as a jovial and good-hearted fellow, but unfortunately he was not true to his own interests. Mr T. Kelly, the Provincial Secretary, has written a long letter, in reply to certain charges preferred against him by thc“ Taranaki News " or me sth inst.

We regret to learn that Captain Daniels, of the Albion Hotel, received intelligence of the death of his brother in Scotland by the last mail. The Peterhead Sentinel,” in its obituary notice, thus speaks of the deceased gent leman ; —“ Very general regret has been experienced here at the death of Mr William Daniels, Inspeetor of Poor. He has been cut off in early manhood, and by his demise the town and parish have lost a valuable servant. Mr Daniels possessed great intelligence, and was held in high respect by a wide circle of friends. He devoted a good deal of attention to music, and was one of the principal promoters of the Peterhead Choral Union, for which he acted as secretary.” The ribbons of the Wanganui coach are being handled by a new Jehu, whose presence on the box seat will be hailed with satisfaction by the travelling public, and persons who have occasion to transact business with the coach. Mr Henry is favourably known as a courteous and accommodating gentleman, and we have no doubt the proprietor’s interests will be materially benefited by the change which has just been effected. We notice that the arrival of the coach is attended with greater punctuality than heretofore, notwithstanding the bad condition of the roads.