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Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 22, 26 June 1875, Page 2

In consequence of pressure on our space we are compelled to hold over our leading article and other local matter in type. Persons who have recently registered their canine pets, complain of the usual presentation of collars being withheld. In the absence, of such a mark of distinction, it is ofCourse difficult to determine the unlawful prowler from the registered animal. It appears that the Act stipulates that owners have to supply collars at their own expense. The schooner Blackwall is reported to be anchored near the mouth of the Wanganui ..r. iai£lifarrotxvrtklo brccco to watt her to this port. We are requested to direct attention of the public that the 50-acre section advertised in our last issue for sale by auction by Mr William Dale has been unavoidably postponed till Saturday, 3rd July. It is reported that Major Atkinson is the author of the article in the Wullington Tribune on the Constitutional Scheme. The p.s. Tongariro made a smart trip to and from this jiort to Wanganui. She left here last Wednesday, loaded in Wanganui) arrived in this river yesterday afternoon, and discharged the whole of her cargo before dark, jhaving been absent only 48 hours. She has been engaged to convey the timber, saved from the William and Mary, by Mr Mcßae, and may be expected to arrive from Foxton early next week. It will be seen from our advertising columns that ,the Kakaramea Hotel is for sale or to let. The house is about the best fidished in the distaict, and as it is a favourite stage for carriers, being situated on the Great North Road, and in the rapidly rising district of Kakaramea, presents a favourable opportunity to persons in search of a promising business. Mr John Gibson, of Carlyle, is the agent. In response to an invitation, Judge Kenny has kindly consented to deliver a lecture on the occasion of his next visit to Patea, in aid of the funds of the Patea Literary Institute. As the subject is certain to be ably handled by the learned lecturer, and as this is the first of a series of winter evening entertainments in aid of oui newly formed institute, we trust to see it numerously attended. A subscription is being set on foot at Foxton for the benefit of poor Captain Stevens, who has lost his all by the wreck of his vessel—the William and Mary. We should like to hear of a similar effort being made in the Patea District.

Mr W. A. Chapman gave his entertainment before a moderately well-filled house last night, and, unlike most of his profession, his style was free from vulgarity. The various tricks created great wonderment, and seemed to be highly appreciated. The second sight of Miss Ida Bonifond was something astonishing, and completely bewildered the audience. Her eyes were blindfolded, and she most accurately described the nature of watches, the description and number of bank notes, and various other articles, with the greatest correctness. The performance will be repeated this evening, with an entire change of programme. Mr Chapman will appear at Wairoa on Tuesday next , and at Hawera on Thursday and Friday.

A body has been found in the forecastle of the William and Mary. There are no further tidings of the mate, or of the two remaining seamen. The timber is being discharged as rapidly as possible, and the hull, which does not appear to be much damaged, has been purchased by Mr D. Hughey, of Foxton, who hopes to be successful in his efforts to get her off; The Patca Distinct Court will be opened for the despatch of business on Wednesday next, and the following cases arc set down on the cause list;—Hawkins v Quinlivan (adjourned case), McGuire v McDonough, J. Quinlivan v Daniels, W. J. Furlong v Daniels. A fancy dress ball was held atWaihion Thursday evening last, and was a grand success. We are pleased to report the Patea River in splendid order and condition, the late freshets having dislodged the sand bank which proved such an obstructive barrier against the successful working of our river. A straight run out now exists, and although a southerly wind was blowing yesterday, the depth of the river in the shallowest part was nine feet. We may therefore now look forward to a good channel for some time to come, and trust to sec it profitably used by the Tongariro and sailing crafts.