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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 87, 12 February 1876, Page 2

Wo have received the following from a correspondent at Wairoa, in whom the most implicit reliance may be placed. The communication is dated February Bth, and our readers can judge for themselves as to its impoitance. He says :—“ A number of natives have taken possession of a 50 acre section belonging to Mr Dickie, near Okotuku. They arc falling trees and building whares, and refuse to move saying the land is theirs. This matter has been referred to Major Turner, and I suppose be will have them removed in quick sticks, and punish- the ring leader, who makes no secret that he is such. Tins is no doubt entirely owing to the miserable shuffling and weakness of tho Government in allowing the natives to occupy Mr Riddell’s place, and I believe they-are the very same natives. Mr Riddell took things very quietly, perhaps partly owing to His title being rather shaky, but Mr Dickie has a Crown grant for the section now trespassed upon, and is very unlikely to allow the natives to remain there, even if the Government wish it.” The Hawora Variety Troupe, as they style themselves, a newly-formed amateur company, have determined to do good at tire outset, for they have announced an entertainment to be given on March G, the proceeds of which will be divided between the building funds of tho Presbyterian and Wesleyan'Churches at Hawora. With such a combination, a crowded house may certainly be looked for, and it augurs well for tire unsectarian feeling of the new company to find its first efforts directed to a friendly temporary fusion of rival religious bodies. We hear that a road party of the A.C. will shortly be set on works at the Manawapou, under the charge of Sergeant Fortescue.

A man giving the name of John Smi; li, was brought up at theKesidentMagmtrate’s Court on Wednesday last, nnili r (lie following circumstance'.?. Information was given to the police that prisoner, on I lie pievicms night, had thought lit to lake up his quarters in the slack heiougiug to Mr \V. Williams, then being thrashed by Mr Wilson’s machine. It was supposed that ho was diimk, and it was feared that he might set. lire' (o the s.ack, machine ami all. Sergeant Whelan went to the place, and arrested prisoner on a charge of being illegally on the premises, and lie was brought up accordingly. If was staled that prisoner was not drunk at tho time ami furt!icr that ho had been employed on fhe ground. Under those circumstances tin* Magistrate let him oil' with 24 hours imprisonment without the option of a hue. ■' The meeting of the Wairoa Highway Hoard was held on February sth. Presen( The Chairman, Wardens Lnp‘oll. MeLeau, Fleming and Lon. It was reported the balance in band was £395 2ssd The following accounts were passed and ordered to be paid : —J. Dnlhie, £3l 13s lid; D. Jolmsione (on account), £54 Os Od ; J. Daiziel, ,£l2 Os Od; Dudley and Mayne £75 4s Od ; J as. Bowie, £22 10s G.l : W. Winchcomhe, £4 4s Od ; D. Pellatt, £7 Ds 6d. Mr Fleming obtained permission to get some service works done on the road passing Ids property, A special meeting was then held to hear objections to the -supplementary ass-ss-inent.—The undermentioned ratepayers objected to valuations, and obtained a reduction :—Messrs W. Wilson, D. Fleming, W. Watkins, A. C. and F. P. Fookes> Alexander, and Peat.— It was decided to charge only six k oaths’ rate for the current year on all recently assessed pro- ■ cities, except the following:—Bremer, section .‘15(1; Dr Curl, sections 44a, 5 la, 55a ; .Jackson, section 252 ; Baynton. section 2HJ ; Bradley, section 284 ; Chadwicks section, 232 ; Sangsler, section (17 ; Morton ami Unpron, 112. It was resoiveil that no notice, should he served on C. and K. Byrnes for section An, 28. We heg io draw the attention of graxiers and others, to the sale- of entile ami horses by Messrs MeLellan and Hymes at. Wairoa, on 'l’c.esday next. It comprises mixed cat tie, draught and saddle horses, and the am-timieer will commence proem dings at 1 p.m. liawera people may obtain cheap drapei-y bargains to-day, a large, quantity of stock, of a most, useful nature, being notified fur sale by anetion by MrW. Dale. It is :be property of Hurley and Co., and wii I be sold at 2 o’elock. The drawing for jurors to serve at. the District Ciiii; I. to lie held on the Ist of March nc.\‘, 11 lake ]>lacc on Wednesday next, at tic Court. House. Those on i tile roll, wl;o are desirous oi seeing i wliether the Jot falls to (hem, earlier Ilian l ollieia! uoiiiicalion would reach them, can attend the eeremonv.

A meeting of t!u>. Ladies Committee. of the Church of Kurland Bazaar, was held on Wednesday, at the Parsonage. The goods sent Cor sale by the Bishop of Wo! lington wore examined, and found lo bo an oxcci ding’y choice assortment, in which groat taste in solcclioii had boon displayed. The prices put on them were far below their value, the work being unusually good. They consisted of woo! work, fancy work, and fancy goods of all descriptions, in addition to several things of a more substantial description. The return match, between the youthful Star Club and the I’atea (Hub, the former using all appliances usual to cricket, and (he latter pick handles, comes off to-day, weather permitting. Wickets will be pitched at tl o’clock and an equally amusing game as tao last may be autieijjatedWc have to acknowledge the receipt of two new forms of registration for Births and Deaths,kindly supplied by the DeputyRegistrar. Any one desirous of seeing them can- do so on application, but we have very recently supplied full information as to what arc the now requirements, and it is not necessary to repeat them nowAt a meeting of the Tlawera Town Board, on Thursday evening last, Messrs W. Dale and C. N. Campbell of Carlyle who officiated in that capacity here, were duly elected to make the assessment for the neighbouring township, and proceeded on duty yesterday. A correspondent has suggested that a memorial tribute, in honor of the gallant officers and soldiers, who fell in the early part of the Maori war in this district) should be subscribed for, the site and the form of it to be determined by the subscribers. We need hardly add that the subject will receive our warmest support and that we will do all in our power to bring it to a successful issue. Yesterday morning was the .highest tide that has occurred in Patea for many years , indeed higher than any resident in this place remembers. The new wharf was almost awash, and the water reached within an inch or two of the floor of the store. The adjoining land was covered with water and the road was washed over in places. The high tide was occasioned by a north-west wind and spring tide. The wharf could he only approached by a plank and horses in the drays had the unwonted pleasure oi standing knee deep whilst being loaded. "We are glad to say however, that no d image was done.

The new' Town Ila 1! is. :s we have already stated, rapidly approm-iiing completion, hn! W'e have nui heard, as yet, of any prep.-nations heinif ma'le for a suitable opening. These are not resolved on in a moment, neither can the preliminaries be arrang- d nntler a week or two. Let us hope this will ha at ten i ni to, and the opening ceremonial be worthy of (he building. The wonderful curative powers of the hot springs in the Auckland province have had further coiillmnlimi in the parson of one of the lies! known and veil respected residents, in tins district, .Mr T. Kspagne, proprietor of the llawera hotel. Mawera. lie ii.it Irani ailing- for Some lime, hid, having heard of the wonderful springs, was induced to give tin-m a trial, and left IJ-iwei-a some weeks ago for (lie purpose. We are glad to sav that letters have lu.r-H received from him, speaking oft lie great improvement that has already taken place in his heallh under their influence, and that he is in a fair way toils permanent and perfect re-establishment. Stic]) a cure will have the ell'ei 1 of taking ail the invalids of the district who can lind the means, to these miriele-workmg waters. Mr Kspagne has, d -servedly, many friends in this part of (he colony, all of whom will gladly receive information of his probably early recovery. A warning to those la iiperlng with telegraphic privacy has Iven given in the old country. From an exchange, we clip the following “At the Newcastle sessions, D'oarles Fox, barman, was convicted of soliciting Thomas D-11, telegrap'n un.-s----senger. to disclose (ho contents of certain messages. About October last year Fox accosted Fell in the street, and as a consequence of his solicitations. Fox was twice and thrice a week, from duly t.o October, supplied by 15-11 with early iuvllig-mco of result of races, to winch lie had access as a messenger in the Press Association ainl Oeiilral News Department. Del! generally received a shilling or a sixpence, and occasionally beer. ]}. was pros ed that other mess -ngers laid given similar in-cllig -nee. fox was sentenced to Id months’ hard labour.”