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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 89, 16 February 1876, Page 2

Mr Simons, the piano timer, arrived in Carlyle on Wednesday afternoon last, and persons whose instruments require attention at his hands, would do well to take advantage of his present visit, as we are informed that Air Simons’ stay in Patea is limited till to-morrow. We regret to learn that Mr Mcßae’s Monarch will most probably be scratched for the Wanganui races, the horse having gone lame whilst engaged in training for the event. The horse was reported to he going well," and his owner and hackers wore very sanguine, tie to tlu-ir lA vois.ite’s chance of. success.

A tri-weekly postal service is now established between Haw ora ami Ketemarac. Mr James McGregor has been Appointed postmaster. This will confer a great boon noon the settlers- residing in that district, as they can now obtain their correspondence about an hour after the arrival ot the Wanganui coach at Hawera. The return match —Pickhandles v. Bats —was played on the new cricket ground on Saturday last, and resulted in an ignoinonious defeat for the side wielding the huts. The youths only succeeded in scoring a total of 14 in both innings, while their opponents, who for the nonce guarded their wickets with pick-handles in order to equalise the game, obtained a score of 140 in both innings, thus beating the youthful team by 12G runs. The poach groves arc now beginning to attract the attention of the lovers of fruit, and judging from the appearance of several trees that we have lately had the pleasure of visiting wc may safely say that this district is certain to be favored with a very plentiful crop of this delicious fruit. The finest sample of poaches yet brought to town were obtained from Mr MeMastcra groves at Mokuia. We again remind non-olcctors that the prescribed ■within which the registration of electors is fast expiring. The 31st of March next is the last day. which claims can he lodged with the registration officer at New Plymouth. Forms can bo obtained free of charge at the office of this paper. The case of Taplin v. Gibson occupied the attention of the Court nearly the whole day on Monday last, but as a question of title arose, the Magistrate deemed it advisable to adjourn the case for fourteen days. The result of the verdict is anxiously looked forward to, and it will set at rest Mr Gibson’s power to define hours most likely to suit his own convenience to be in attendance to afford consignees delivery of their goods, and bis power to “ snap up” goods at a given hour, when consignees and carters are willing to take possession, and claim storage for same. Mr Taplin is deserving of every credit for contesting the point In dispute, the result of which will prove of great advantage to others who are similarly treated at the hands of the unaccommodating agent. Major Brown arrived in Carlyle on Monday last, and left yesterday for the scene of the alleged disturbance at Wairoa. Mr William Dale advertises an important sale at the pound, Carlyle, next Saturday at 2 p.m. The stock to be offered, is of an attractive character, and settlers wouM do w-” orof a.o rale, v- ha-:. o: b> car ;J veiu.-;h.g cciuaa:*,

We were in error, it seems, in stating the Hawera Variety Troupe’s hist entertainment would be in aid of the building funds of the Wesleyan" and Presbyterian Churches. The troupe propose to equally divide the net result of the entertainment among tlio various churches of the district. Their prSgramuie will he found in another column,, and we learn' that the members are assiduously engaged rehearsing their parts under the tutorship of Mr George Douglas. ~

Another very promising horse —air T. Quinlivan’a Locomotive entered for the Waiiga'iml races, met with' a severe mishap yesterday, which will involve its destruction. The horse, by some means dr other whilst galloping fell and broke its leg. Captain Blake paid an official visit to the Maoris located on Dickie's hunt on Monday last, but wo understand his remonstrances with' the claimants had no avail. , The Kakaramea Hotel has again changed hands, Mr Sum Dixon, late of Wellington; a gentleman who has had considerable experience in the hotel business, having become the proprietor, of this hostalcryWe heartily welcome Mr Dixon to this district, as we are assured that' he pbs.' susses abilities apart from his business, which are certain to he appreciated by the Public of this district. For many years Mr Dixon held the' position of organist to the Church of England,' Wellington,' and piior to his departure, his services' received suitable recognitionWe wish Mr Dixon every success in his new ventire. The following recipe appears in the Queen ;—When abroad some time since, We were suprised at the total absence of flies in the meat market of the town we were stopping at, and on inquiry found that the simple method of painting the inner walls over with laurel oil hud been adopted Although the smell of this oil is not unpleasant to us, the Hies cannot endure it. Thev will not come near a room in which the doors have been painted over with it By this means you may keep your looking" glass and picture frames free from this insufferable nuisance.— Nad.” •• Do you know what will be done to you if you (ell a lie,” said a Victorian magistrate recently to a small boy who came before him as a witness. “ Of course, I do,” was the response. “ I shall get a oily good hammering.” The Bench very properly held that the child understood the nature of an oath, and allowed his evidence to Do taken. Charles Knit/., an inmate of the lunatic nsvlmn, Nelson, was found h\ the vvuidei on Wclnoi-Uuy bunging from the ventilator. quite dead. He had torn bis counterpane in strips, and then fastened one end round bis neck and the other in the ventilator. Flans of a new wharf for (he port of Nelson have been decided upon. The carbine match. Wellington v. Napier lias result oil in a vieloiy lor M ellington by 124 points. Wellington having made 732 and Napier 608. During the month of January, land in the Raiigifumanu block, Wellington, to the extent of 6,950 acres has been disposed of in small lots.

l> fEgleß,” in the Australasian, tells the following story: —“I have always felt great sympathy for medical men dragged from their warm hods on chilly nights to attend some malade imagimiire. The inconvenience of responding to midnight knocks and rings has induced the occasional use of a speaking tube, one end of which is available outside the hall door, and the flexible other end the doctor tucks comfortably under his pillow. But even this contrivance is not without its drawbacks. Dr , who is a a married man, and strictly circumspect, had hie new speaking-tube practically tested the other night. Ho had returned late and tired, fulh* resolved to have some needful rest, and not to go out till next morning. He was scarcely asleep before a signal came through the tube. ‘ Who’s there ?’ said the doctor, simulating rather unsuccessfully a female voice. The reply was the name of a disturber who had before called him up for some trifling ailment. So the answer ■was sent down, 1 The doctor s out,’ and the colloquy was thus continued ; —‘ Visitor : Sure it’s yourself that’s speaking, doctor. M.t). : ‘The doctor’s out, I tell you.’ Visitor : ‘ Come down’; I won’t keep you a minute.’ M.D. : ‘ The doctor’s not come home yet.’ Visitor : ‘ Then it’s time he did—for I’ll swear there’s a man in his bedioom.’ And then that doctor corked up his end of the new speakingtube, and slid down the bannisters with the chamber poker.” That cross bred sheep are far more profitable when there are good fattening pastures than merinos, has been amply demonstrated (observes the Geelong Ad vertiser) by Mr J. 11. Dardel, of Batesford. Two years ago he had a large flock' of merinos, and the result of his clip was seven bales of wool. Last year, oh the same quantity of land, by introducing a mixture of cross hreds with tiro merinos, he obtained nine bales of wool from 1500 sheep. This year, by gradually introducing cross-brcds for merinos with a less number than last season (some 1,400 fdv-'r> ’ ohooraa 14 o' v-or.o . m-o'oy ; vo v ohy. ,M rI;.-, opening