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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 172, 2 December 1876, Page 2

The Presbyter isms throughout the district arc exerting them solve 4 nobly, in order to secure constant services in different parts of the district. A really good and ornamental church has been built at Ilawcra, a minister in .the person of the Rev. Mr Marlin has been secured, for ministration in that township, Carlyle, and Wairoa (Wavctiey), and to crown all, members of the denomination in the latter place arc now proposing to build a church of their own. They have already an excellent manao, and to gather funds for the church building will not, we fancy, bo a difficult matter. .Some of the members of Hie denomination have already started 'subscriptions "for the object, and it Is intended, in about three months to bold a bazaar in aid of the fund. Wairoa is quite rich enough to build such a church, and, should there be any deficiency, other parts of the district will certainly, if appealed to, aid in such a matter. There is now a minister for the congregation able and willing to serve the great cause, surejy there should not be the least difficulty in providing a church in every district, in which he may, from week to week, fulfil his mission. ■The Rev. M S. Breach, of New Plymouth, will hold Presbyterian services at Hawerti to-morrow, in the Block-house.

Mr W. Cowern will hold his usual fortnightly sale at the Carlyle Horse Bazaar, this day, at 2 o'clock. The Education Board will meet at the Secretary's Office on Monday next, the -lih hist., at 10 a.m. The Town Board will hold their usual monthly meeting in' the Courthouse, in the evening at seven o’clock. Wc believe that the business of neither body is specieliy importent. Wo are glad to say that Mr Odgors, the re■speeted proprietor of the Australasian hotel in this town diip, is recovering from the very severe illness that he has recently been suffering from. lie was downstairs for the first time for some weeks on Thursday last, and though then very ill was much improved. Ho has many friends in the district who will gladly hear of his approaching convalescence. Mr \V, Courtney, of New Plymouth, will hold an important sale of prize bulls, &c., on Wednesday and Thursday next. Particulars can be seen in an aJverii.esneat elsewhere.

In another column will be found a notification from Mr Handley, of the Nukumaru hotel, relative to the accommodation ho is now prepared to afford travellers and way* farers, between this and Wanganui.' The advertisement only half states live real comfort that he can offer, and we can cordially recommend his hostelry to all who have occasion (o pass up or down the road. The house is excellently furnished, there is a first-class garden attached, and accommodation paddocks with feed knee high. Without exception it is one of the best country houses that we have seen in the colony. The fact of there being such au excellent hotel at thi s spot seems the more singular, since a very few years ego Mr Handley and family had to fly for their lives from hostile Maoris, and on that occasion lost their all. We are glad that times have changed, and that this, amongst many such evidences of a happier slate of things, can be found.

In an advertisement in another column, Mr W. Dale announces that he will hold a sale of first-class kauri building timber on Tuesday next, at Hirst’s wharf, at 2 o'clock.

Our Waverloy correspondent writes in high glee relative to crons oil all kinds in the district, whether vegetable, cereal, or wool, in his locality. Some of the fleeces recently shorn in that part are very heavy, and the recent restoration of prices makes the settlers’ hearts light, as far as this staple is concerned. The Town 3fall question is still unsettled, owing to some difficulty in the transfer, but all matters have been arranged, and at the next moc' ing. to be held in about throe weeks, all difficulties will probably be smoothed. A great many building improvements are being made in the township, and Waveriey and its surrounding district are progicssing rapidly. In our report of the proceedings of the Paten "West Hoad Board meeting, in our last issue, we inadvertently made two slight errors which we hasten to rectify. In the first place, it was Mr E. J. Morgan who recorded Mr Peacock for the Chairmanship, not E. IT Morgan, Again in the list of successful candidates the name of Hamilton appears instead of Hunter, (ho latter being correct. A correspondent has drawn our attention to the mistakes in question ; we hope this correction will set matters right. It is admitted that the uses to which rope may be put to are various. It is in some instances a life-preserver, in others a lifeextinguisher, as well as fulfilling other ends. One of the most singularly effective illustrations of its happier properties that we have recently met with came under our notice a day or two ago. Home neighbors, who have a. little one about nine or ten mouths old, just old enough to scuffle about, have also a deep and dangerous well on their premises. It is impossible for the mother to devote her whole time to her firstborn, and, at the same time, if confined, the said firstborn yells unmercifully, as might be expected. In order to meet: the difficulty, the mother places it in the yard wish a clothes line firmly tied round its waist, and thus tethered, the little one range? round after its fashion, and is as happy in the sunshine as the day is long. The length of the rope is, as a matter of course, short of the dangerous well, and thus, whilst the child enjoys itself after infantile fashion, the mother can go about her work, without dread of accident, or being compelled to creak off every few minutes to nurse it. The idea is a novel but goo I one, and it is a piiy that hemp should ever be put to worse purposes. In the llcsiclcnt Magistrate's Court on Thursday last, Anno Galian was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, and with having no fixed place of abode. It seemed that the prisoner had been oscillating about in v.-uious places on the beach, and the inhabitants deemed her a nuisance. Three of them waited on Major Tinner to complain of her conduct, henoe the action taken by the police. Oil being put into the box, however, no evidence to sustain any charge of vagrancy was given. It was shown that she had lodged with her hu-band in a house there within a week or so, and the charge was therefore dismissed. In releasing her, the Bench suggested that it would be better for her to clear oat as speedily as possible, as the police would keep a sharp look out 06 her movements, and if she came within the meshes of the law, she would inevitably be sent to gaol. She promised to do so, and was discharged. The llcsidcnt Magistrate and Dr. Croft occupied the Bench. Yesterday there was only one case for hearing, Overend v. Palmer. A verdict was given by default for the amount claimed, £l7 Dis fid. An instalment- of new books, many of them of a high character, were received yesterday by the Literary Institute. They were selected, we believe, by Mr Hutton, late Postmaster here, in Wellington, and will bo a welcome addition to the somewhat well-read library that the Institute at present possesses. Wo again remind those interested that a committee meeting of the Patca District Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be hold this afternoon at Mr W. Dale’s office, at 2 o’clock.

The alterations to St. George’s Church hero oro now completed,-and we can heartily congratulate the Episcopal community in possessing a building so suitable as theirs now is,‘in which to.conduct,l-heir, services. . When we say suitable, wo mean present suitableness—for judging by appearances laie’y, it will soon bo too small again for the increasing numbers who seek to worship there. The improvements consist of a new chancel 14 feet by 12 feet,'the main building lengthened 9 feet, several new windows are introduced, the old porches aie shifted, and both placed on the North side of the Church, where the two entrances now are. The main entrance is now from the opposite side and the opposite end to what it was before. The entrance gates are also shifted, and placed on the North side, and a neat gravelled walk formed up to the doors, thus avoiding the sand wreathes that wore ever lying in wait for the unwary at the former entrance, and which on windy days or nights spared no man’s eyes. The enlargement has given sitting room and sittings for about 44 more people, improved the general appearance of the property considerably, and supplied a want mm: hj felt. The plans for the additions were prepared by bis Lordship the Bishop of Wellington. The work lias been excellently carried out by Mr W. Aitchson, under the superintendency of the Rev A. Dasent, and the Churchwardens. Considerable credit is due to all concerned far the economical and effective way in which the work lias been done. In addition to the above, the church-wardens have made a good gravel path up to the church door, and have thereby greatly added to the safety and comfort of those attending evening service in winter time.

The contractors (Messrs Iloltham and Warren) for the erection of the Havvera Wesleyan Church have executed their work in a most satisfactory and creditable manner. Wo learn that the design (which was recommended by the Rev, Mr Law) is*after the style of the Wesleyan Church at Feathcrstone, and it certainly does credit to the architect. Most of the timber used for its erection was supplied from the Kelcmarao Saw Mills, and tire contractors give high praise for its quality, &c. Wo hear that a sum of £OO is still wanting for the completion of the seating and furnishing, and for linieg the sides of the building.

It was supposed by the Anglican congregation of this township that bis Lordship the Bishop of Wellington, would, on his return from Huwera, meet the members of his Church hero, and hold a kind of conference on matters connected with the denomination. Unfortunately, however) for some unexplained reason, as wc are informed, he passed through in the coach on Thursday last, en route for Wanganui, without taking the slightest notice of the people here, or holding any communication with the office-bearers of the church. This is most unfortunate, for there are many things that might have been discussed in connection with the affairs of the church, in his presence, with great advantage, and his advice would not only have been valuable, but would have been listened to witli the respect it would deserve. There have been troubled waters over which the sacerdotal presence would have thrown oil, and have healed many differences either openly cr covertly existing. Wc presume, however, that there was some urgent cause for the ecclesiastical hurry, and, whether there was or not, wo must bo contented with the occurrence of what might almost be termed a tiight.

The installation of officers o? the Palea Kilwinning Lodge took place on Thursday last, and a large number of brethren attended, the ceremony. Amongst them were several visitors from other Lodges, and the proceedings passed o.T very successfully. Wo have already given the names of (he brethren elected to the different offices. Two wore unavoidably absent, and will be installed at the neat meeting. After the installations had terminated, those present adjourned to the Albion hotel, where a very excellent spread had been prepared by Bro. Haywood, and there spout a most pleasant'and convivial evening. A splendid oppjrtanily to obtain good and cheap drapery and clothing occurs. Mr Broad bout, who has temporarily taken the premises lately used as the Mail office, offers a large and varied .slock at cost price. He only stays seven days more, so those who wish to secure bargains had better pay him a visit without delay.

As will bo scon notified elsewhere, a tea meeting- in aid of the funds of the Wesleyan Church at Haw or a, will be held on Wednesday next. Addresses will bo delivered by ministers from various localities on the occasion, including the Itcvs. Bavin, Isitt, Law, and others. The day originally fixed was Thursday, but Wednesday has been substituted for it.

The Lev. Father Pertuis will celebrate mass bore to-morrow. No time is named, but wc presume service will be held at the usual time.

The Carlyle cricket, team go up this morning to Hawcra to play the return match with the Hawcra-Waihi club. They won a good game at the opening, but wc doubt whether they will retain their laurels to-day. Their op" ponents are strong, and, what is more, arc on their own ground, so we expect to see the last verdict reversed on this occasion, At the same time we wish them every success. The following com pose the Garlylc team :—Messrs Taplin, Fraser, Jacomb, Meredith, Horner, Fetch, Inman, Tennent, Baggett, Courts, and B. Daseut.

There are some splendid strawberries being grown round here now. One raised by MrTaplin that we saw yesterday must have weighed more than we cam venture to say, but we can assert that it was of Brobiliguagian proportions, and was a credit to its grower. More than that, it was only one of a largo family ripening in the same gentleman’s garden.

A correspondent of the Times desc.ibes in the columns of that journal a “ vast and well-iegulated establishment, for the education and cultivation of pigs,” which exists at Buda-Pesth. ft contains 16,000 pigs, in pens holding from 100 to 200 each, the animal sbeing divided into two main classes, viz., those which voluntarily seek the means of puriiication, and those which make a virtue of necessity, and submit philosophically to be cleaned with a hose. The pigs are brought down from the coimlry when lil'teen months old, and fed upon brewing refuse, maize, and barley, ad lib., salt and other condiments being used tj increase their appetites. The consequence is that the pigs fatten very rapidly” “The most remarkable,” says the correspondent, ‘‘ were the woolly pigs, with curly bristles, resembling fleece, which is said to bo worked into some of the course textile fabrics of the country. They are well deserving of the attention of English breeders, for by careful cultivation, pig’s wool might become useful material for yam.” This establishment belongs to a joint stock company, and pays a handsome dividend. The same writer mentions the gigantic brewery of the Drehcr Company of’Vienna, situated at Kobanya, nearPcsth. The caves in which the beer is stored are hewn -out of solid sandstone, and from a subterranean town of innumerable halls. A walk through the main streets of this underground city of beer occupies three-quarters of an hour. A case of lish poisoning from eating iish that had been exposed to the moonlight, has occurred at Christchurch. The symtorns were large sores breaking out all over the body ; the sufferer was ill several clays, but recovered.

The Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia is more than half over, and the total receipts so far fail to reach one million dollars. The capital invested in the enterprise is 8,500,000d01. It is nothing uncommon (says the Otago Guardian) for the names called out in a court of justice to he twisted about in a most ludicrous manner; but yesterday the constables in attendance at the City Police Court fairly excelled their usual efforts in the mangling of a surname. The names A'shmond versus Billyeald, a prosecution for assault, were read out, and the clerk directed the constable to call out Billyeald. “ Call out Bilged,” said the sergeant. “ Bilgil ! Bilgil!” shouted (he officer, to the amusement of two little ragged boys who stood gaping in amazement on the footpath. “ Billyeald,” reiterated the clerk, and the constable returning to the door hollowed out, “Belial! Belial!” “Try .again,” said the clerk, laughing heartily. “Bilgin! Biigin!” fiercely sang out the crier. Borne one kindly whispered in the ear of the puzzled officer, and in a stentorian key, thinking he had found out the right name at last, he called out, “Melbourne! Melbourne!” The Court was convulsed as lie was again directed to cull the name properly, ami screamed out, “Bengal!” followed by Bil^goat!"— “Silence in the Court!” imperiously cried the Inspector, as the audience gave way to' their pent-up feelings in roars of laughter. Happily, at this moment, the bulky form of an officer made In’s appearance, and the diilicnity was satisfactorily solved by the Bmch being informed that both the prosecutor and defendant had left the Court some time previously in company, having apparently settled their differences. Reently a little girl was frightened to death in Canterbury. A number ox boys and girls, who wore mostly children of the working class, were at play on the village green. It would appear that a little girl named Sarah Jervis, naturally of a most timid disposition, was chosen as the victim of a practical joke. A mischievouslydisposed lad named Richard White dressed himself upas a ghost, • with a mask stir mounted by a wiiitc cap, "a short black cloak, and a long white skirt. Thus habited, lie waited at the corner of a lane through which Sarah Jervis had to pass on her way homo. As she approached ho gave utterance to a hollow groan, to attract her attention. Theelfect was elect rival. The poor little girl sank to the earth in a state of insensibility. The shock to the system was so great that she expired on the Monday following. Dr. Carr, the mesmerist and phrenologist, has been exchanging civilities with" the editor of the Wairarapa Standard. The following letter fiom Dr. Carr, said to have been forwarded to the offending journalist, has been published;—“ Sir, I beg to return in halfpenny stamps the one and foiirpenee you paid me four months ago for a cha-it of your head. In lining so, permit mo to say a few words in explanation. During the 25 years I have been in active practice I have examined all kinds of heads from the head of a sucking pig to that of a barber’s pole, hut your head is, without doubt, tiic most extraordinary phenomenon I have ever.witnessed. But. for the fact that, you 'presented the thing to me poised upon a pair of human shoulders, I should have imagined that yon had made a mistake and brought me the forequarters of a jackass to be operated upon. I have often heard your readers complain of the unmitigated twaddle with which your columns are filled, but it they read your head as 1 did they would not be in the least astonished.—l am, &c., Tun Doctor.”

Home papers received by "the San Francisco mail, announce the death of a greatgrandson of the celebrated Flora Mac-Don.-ile, who aided the escape of Prince Charles Hdward from the Long Island, after the battle of Culloden. The deceased gentleman—Mr Reginald John Somerlcd MacDonald—lie)cl an appointment in the Colonial Ollice, Downing-street. He was the only son of Captain Allan Reginald Mac Don ild, of the Indian Aimy, who died in 1842, wl ien his son', the subject of this notice, was but a child. Captain Allan Mac Donald was the second son of Captain James Mac Donald, of Flodigare}', Hist, a family long lost to sight, hut not to memory, in the Western Highlands, and mure especially in the Isle of Skye. The latter was the eldest sou of Captain Allen Mac Donald, of Kingsburgh, Skye, and Flora Mac Donald.