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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 63, 17 November 1875, Page 2

Owing to the great length of the Education Board proceedings, wc arc compelled to hold- over leadilig and local matter, telegrams, and a report of the Patea Cricket Club meeting. A rnonistrosity, in the shape of a calf with two heads, perfect hi every respect, with two distinct skulls, with eyes; mouths, and ears to match, was' dropped on Sunday last hy a cow, the property of Mr Delamore, of Kakaramea. It was either dead when calved, or died shortly, after birth. It was intended to preserve the dual heads as a scientific curiosity, and for that purpose they were cut off and left outside during the night'. Before sunrise, either a hungry or philosophical dog took a fancy to them, and they have not been seen since, so the inspection of those curious in nature’s vagaries must be postponed sine die. The tale is thoroughly true, even though it possesses the very strong “ moa” flavor of disappearing, like Mr Smyth’s mythical birds of antiquity —before racm-

Mrs Gilroy, wife of a settler in the Haw.era district, was thrown off her horse on Sunday last, and, it-was feared at first, sustained fatal injuries. It was, however, found that things were not so serious as anticipated, though several internal injuries were sustained by the sufferer. Dr Walker was called in, and, under his care, we are glad to say she is recovering.

We remind our readers that the opening of the Kakaramea Town Hall lakes place to-day, and that every arraugment for the comfort and amusement of visitors has been made. An excellent tea, music, and dancing are the inducements, and wo doubt not a great many will avail themselves of the opportunity. The Hun. Major Atkinson arrived on Thursday last in New Plymouth. We may therefore ant icipate that his promised visit to this district will shortly be paid. Political rumors are rife in all parts of the colony, and even quiet Egmont begins to be mixed up in them. It is certain that that Mr Buckley, of Wellington, has been communicated with, and, though his candidature is by no means certain, it. is very probable, ami there is almost the certainty of a local candidate, to whom we recently referred, offering himself in case of no one coming forward to oppose Major Atkinson. It is also very likely that Air Standish will be invited to contest the seat, and, in case of his consenting to do so, he would find very warm support in Patea, whilst his personal influence in the other part of the district would secure him many adherents.

At a meeting of the directors of the Patea Town Hall Company, held last evening, the directors decided to call for tenders for the immediate erection of the building. The notice to contractors will appear in a future issue.