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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 157, 11 October 1876, Page 2

A correspondent from Wairoa writes to again enquire about the proposed Patea hospital. We can only repeat what we previously stated, that the committee can do nothing till the answer of the Government, in reference to handing over a portion of the Immigration buildings be obtained. Mr. Dale, as Chairman of the meeting, duly forwarded the resolution, preferring a request for such accommodation, but up to the present lime no answer has been received. The hot political warfare of the last month or two may perhaps account for the absence of a reply. The monthly Forester’s Court will bo held this evening at the Town Hall, when all members are especially requested to attend. • The Masonic ball will be hold on Friday evening next, and promises to be a very brilliant affair. A very large number of invitations have been issued, and a great many have been accepted, guests hailing from all parts of the district. The committee are sparing neither pains nor expense, and the fair sex will be largely represented on the occasion. We need hardly add that we wish the entertainment all the success that the liberal manner in which it is being got up is almost certain to ensure. A new township is to be created and styled Woodville. It is situated about ninemiles from Cardyle adjoining the road to the Otoia-Opaku block, now being surveyed by the Government for sale, and is at the comer of Ball and Hursthouse roads. Mr W. Dale will sell it by auction in quarter and half acre sections on the26th inst., and offers very liberal terms, viz., one fourth cash, the balance at three and six months. The site is exceedingly well chosen for a township, and the sections will no doubt fetch good prices.

The Presbyterians of this district are making earnest efforts to obtain a resident minister to take charge of the district between, and including, here and Ilawera, with a : probability of its extension to Ketemarae. The district, as lately constituted, from Waitotara to Hawora, was found to be <oo large for one charge, and bus lately been divided, the Rev. Mr Alb:wortb remaining in charge of Wairoa. Several leading members of the church have taken tho matter up, and a meeting was bold at Manutahi on Thursday last, Mr D. Coutts in the .chair, When the following resolutions were submitted ; Proposed by Mr 11. Williamson, seconded by Mr James Davidson, and carried unanimously—“ That the ReV. Mr Martin be invited to supply the district for three months (upon completion of bis present temporary engagement at Wanganui), for which the stipend bo guaranteed by tlie gentlemen present, at'the rate of £2OO per annum.” Proposed by Mr R. E. Mcßae, seconded by Mr R. J3. Hamilton, and carried —“ That sub-committees be elected to co-operate with the Hawera committee, to consist of the following gentlemen;— Carlyle ; Messrs C. N. Campbell, D. Contis, and W. Aitchson ; Kakaramea : Messrs R, E. Mcßae, James Paterson, A. Hunter, and H. Williamson ; Manutahi : Messrs R. B. Hamilton, P. Campbell, and James Christie ; snob committees to collect subscriptions and have a general oversight in church matters.” Mr 11, Williamson, secretary to tho meeting, was requested to communicate with the Rev. John Ross, of the Wellington Presbytery, relative to tho proposed appointment of the Rev. Mr Martin to take charge of the district. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought to a termination a most satisfactory and harmonious"meeting, at which the districts of Carlyle, Kakaramea, Manutahi, and Hawera wore duly represented. Another meeting of the Presbyterian settlers of Kakaramoa was held in the To vn Hall on Monday evening last, to take into consideration the desirability of securing a site for a Presbyterian Church and manse nut of the town allotments to be sold by the Government on the 26th instant. Mr IT. Williamson was voted to the chair, and briefly introduced the object of the meeting, on which it was proposed b} r Mr R. E. Mcßae, seconded by Mr S. Dixon, and carried—“ That town sections Nos. 276 and 285 be purchased at the upset price, and that the same be vested in three' trustees, to consist of the following gentlemen : —Messrs A. Hunter, Jan.es Paterson and H. Williamson. A subscription list was opened at the close of the meeting to provide the necessary funds to complete tho purchase, and about two-thirds of the amount required was subscribed by those present. The balance, it is anticipated, will be raised in a few days without difficulty, on receipt of which the trustees will secure an eligible site, on which they hope to see at no very distant date a suitable Presbyterian Church and manse erected for the district of Kakaramea. Our Presbyterian friends are up and stirring and their earnestness will, we are sure, be crowned witli the success it deserves All denominations will cordially welcome a resident Presbyterian clergyman, and wo hope they will soon be able to do so. The Patea West Road Board (25th) have got tired of waiting so long for the general meeting to elect a new Board, and a meeting of ratepayers is convened for Saturday evening next, to consider the desirability of requesting the Superintendent to call it without further delay. The place of meeting is the Court House, Carlyle, and the hour 7 p.m., It is without doubt exceedingly odd that the Patea Education Board are singularly kind to their teachers at a distance, but specially blind to the gentleman who occupies that position at head quarters hero, or in Ilawera. At Ketemarae a house has lately been built for a school of some half-dozen, with master’s quarters. At Manutahi, the Board were courteous enough to erect a residence for the lady teacher ; at Kakaramea they built a schoolhouse and lined the master’s quarters in the most comfortable fashion. At II aweru no quarters whatever, and the master has to bestow himself as best he may. Here, in Carlyle, the same neglect is shown, and, of all, Mr Dyer lias fairly the most reason to complain. Not only does lie hold a first-class certificate, but the Board have been specially urged by their Inspector, Mr Lee, either to furnish a bouse or its equivalent in the shape of an increased salary as rent. Some of the favored schools have been shut up at intervals owing to paucity of attendance, some have had many masters, Hawera having tried four in a very brief period. Mr Dyer has conducted the Carlyle school with credit to himself and pupils, for an uninterrupted period of nearly three years, and yet the consideration shown elsewhere has not been vouchsafed to him. We bring these facts forward in bare justice, in the hope that, at the next meeting of the Board, they will meet with reasonable and fair recognition at the hands of its members. We remind our readers that Mr W. Cowern will hold his monthly stock sale this day at Kakaramea yards. He will offer cattle of superior class, and sheep of different kinds, in addition to which the draught entire “ Tom Jones,” will be submitted for sale. The sale commences at 1 2 p.m.,

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court Hawera, on Saturday last, Major Turner, R.M., and J. Livingstone, Esq., J.P., presided. Thomas Lawton for drunkenness was. fined 10s, or 48 hours imprisonment. The same-defendant.,, for a breach of the Municipal Police Ordinance, was fined £1 with tlie alternative of two months imprisonment. Mr Brett, of the Ketemarae hotel, was informed against by Constable Roche for two breaches of the Licensing Ordinance, one being for supplying liquor at prohibited hours on Sunday. In the latter, defendant proved that the liquor was supplied to travellers and lodgers, and both cases wore dismissed with a caution. Owen Dwyer had been arrested for drunkenness, but prefeired to forfeit his bail rather than face the Bench. In Carey v. Ilawkes, tlie case -was struck out. Gideon Inkster sued James Ball for the sum of £l2 17s 6d. It seemed that the latter bought some posts of the plaintiff, but, as they were not according to contract, it was arranged that a certain sum should be allowed, and that Mr Ball should send the money by registered letter toNormanby where Mr Inkster resided. In accordance with tlie arrangement, Mr Ball took a letter containing the money to the Post Office, and was there informed that as there was not a Post Office at Normanby the letter could not be sent. He accordingly lodged it with Mr Deane, who, at his request, paid it in to Mr Inkster’s credit next morning. The latter called once at the bank, but as he did so before the money was paid in, and did not apply afterwards, this summons was issued. A verdict for defendant, with costs, including £1 personal expenses to him was returned. In Furlong v. Jupp, a claim for £ll 12a judgment was given for plaintiff ; in Hughes v. Hayward, evidence was taken clown, and Hughes v. Waller was postponed to Patea. A man named Beissell was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury in a case heard at the previous Court. Gingall v. Harrison, in which a goat was brought into the question. Beisscll’s memory in connection with it was so treacherous, apparently, that the Bench committed him for trial to New Plymouth. Mr Meredith,' Clerk of the Court, sued a native named Ngalmnga, for 5s cpsts due and owing by defendant. The latter had, on a former occasion got into difficulties with Constable Coffey, and for damage done to that officer’s uniform was ordered to pay certain damages. He paid 30s, but there were five more shillings due, according to court scale, which he not only declined to dispute, hut, made a complaint to Major Brown that the Clerk of the Court was endeavoring to swindle him out of that sum. The Bench fully justified Mr Meredith by ordering Ngalmnga to pay the amount claimed, witli more than double the original stun in dispute, with costs. This concluded the business and he Court then adjourned.

Wo have been favored with the following particulars, in connection with a recent fishing excursion of Tito Kowarn’s people) which, as an example of Maori custom and Maori superstition will no doubt bo of interest to many of our readers. It appears that they wore about to start for the coast to gather shell-fish, but, before doing so, Tito Kowaru gave an order that no woman was to go unless she bad on a new chemise, The women asked if clean garments of that kind would not do, but tho chief adhered to his original decree that they must be neiv. Whether or not he had confidential relations with some neighboring storekeeper who had a large quantity of these articles on hand or not, does not appear, but the dusky dames and damsels purchased these unusual appliances in accordance with the edict and went to the sea thus clothed. The party had an unusually lucky time of it, when Tito volunteered an explanation of his order, to the effect that on their previous excursion they were very unsuccessful, in consequence of the women going dirty, but as they were dressed in clean clothes on this occasion, good fortune had attended'them. Inconnec tion with this chief, we learn that agreen • stone axe has been found, that one of Tito’s ancestors planted, to prevent his children from coming into possession of, no less than five generations ago. Tito Kowaru and his people were all dressed in native mourning to receive the stangely recovered relic from those who found it, and it was handled with absolute reverence by all the tribe. Why the strange old gentleman who hid the axe, did not desire his successors to possess this property does not appear.

Nothing more has been heard of the Town Board leases. The Board interviewed Captain Wray, as Officer in charge of Confiscated Lands, who communicated with the Government, but the leases required are not yet, we believe, to hand. A theatrical performance was given at Waihi by the members, of the Armed Constabulary stationed at that place. The pieces chosen were as follows i— “A Thumping Legacy“ A Ticket of Leave Man,” ‘and “ Bombastes Fuvioso.” The pieces were well rendered, and the company deserve great praise for the manner in which fthe respective parts were performed. The orchestra consisted of Messrs James Connolly, and Malcolm Campbell, whose execution of their respective instruments showed that they were equal to their task.

As will be seen by advertisement, Air T' R. Procter, of Hokitika and Christchurch, is offering a large quantity of jewellery, and-other goods in connection with the trade, at Hawera this Week. Mr Procter is no paltry pedlar, but hits large shops at both the above places, containing valuable stocks. Purchasers of goods riiay therefore rely on getting honest value for their money, and also that .they are dealing ‘with a substantial tradesman in anything they buy. The Hawke’s Bay Hcarld learns that amongst the many applicants for the Resident Magistracy of Napier, is Mr. District Judge Weston, who, it is said, is anxious to return to Hawkes Bay. A young man with a very large nasal organ and a weakly moustache, said, in company, ‘ I wonder why my moustache doesn’t grow under my nose as fast as it does at the sides?’ ‘Too much shade,’ responded a young lady. Our Taranaki evening contemporary has revived the story of gold, but we greatly fear, tliat it ia only another “ Casey” discovery. It is told as follows :—“ The settler who found and brought in the gold bearing quartz for testing last week, has shown up again. He declares that it was a genuine find in the province ; and that he, in company with a quartz miner .of nine years’ experience, start to-day to thoroughly prospect the creek in which the find was made, which is but a short one, and can be thoroughly prospected in two or three days. He promises to report progress early next week. The advantage to ladies of wearing chignons, was well illustrated the other day (says the Budget ), on the outskirts of town. A young lady, whilst in the act of catching her horse, was viciously snapped at, the horse taking in a full mouthful of back hair. The young lady rushed off in affright, but the horse held fast to the chignon. Without» chignon that young lady would not have escaped without a serious head wound. The horse was known to be a biter.

The following bit of scandal is taken from the Evening Argus (Wellington) of a late date : —“ Not a little excitement has been created in a suburban district by the sudden disappearance of two residents. The gentleman is a married man, and his wife and seven children have been left behind. The lady is young, good looking, and unmarried. On Friday last, she left her home nominally to attend a wedding, but instead of that, came by railway to town and withdrew a sum of £4OO which stood to her credit in one of the banks. She was then accompanied by her male neighbor, and they departed together by the City of Sydney for America. It was not till late on Sunday that any suspicions were aroused.”

The following biscuit story is from the “ Budget *’ :—One day last week four or five men went into a store at Inglewood for some pipes. Whilst the storekeeper was away for change, the men saw some biscuits handy and being tempted partook. The biscuits being tasty Were eaten with a relish. All those men were much troubled during the night. They had but little rest. In fact they were in great pain. The biscuits of which they so freely partook were worm biscuits, and were only in* tended to be eaten bits at a time by children. The men fed heartily and suffered for it.