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Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 177, 20 December 1876, Page 2

It is not improbable that the following, from the letter of an American, is authentic “At sunset we reached Gatea. This place abounds in historical interests, and it is here that the Pope found refuge when he fled from the Republic of 1849. Among the legends of the place is one to the effect that he and the King of Naples, who had come to visit him in his exile, went on board an American vessel. The commander welcomed them in these terms : —‘ Pope, how arc you ? King how d’ye do ? Here Lieutenant Jones, you speak French',* parley vous with the Pope while the King and I go down and take a drink. King, come on.’ ”

RYE GRASS SEED. TO-MORROW, DEC. 21. WILLIAM COW ER N will sell by miction, at Mr J. Davidson’s store, Hawcra, on the above date, at 12 noon— About 7 acres RYE GRASS, to bo removed within one month. Terms cash. No reserve. NOTICE. THE undersigned would feel obliged if the holder of Yol. 2 “ Personal Sketches of Sir John Barrington,” would return the same to the office of this paper; the present holder of 5 Yols. “ Family Herald,” would also oblige by doing same thing. I know where three of them arc to be found. F. McGUIRE. THE LATE FIRE. THE undersigned begs to offer his most sincere THANKS for the very valuable and generous assistance rendered him, on the occasion of the late Fire, by all classes and persons. T. HAYWOOD. Patea, December 18, 1876. CARLYLE TOWN HALL. AMATEUR VARIETY TROUPE. AN Entertainment will be given by the above Troupe, on the 26th instant (Boxing Nighth Full particulars in future issue, ROBERT CURRIE, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER ; AND jeweller, (Next Mr. Adams , Draper , Patea.) BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Patea, Wairoa Haweha, and surrounding districts, that, not beingable to get possession for a few days, be will visit Wairoa and Hawcra, when a 1 favors for the repair of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, &c., will meet with prompt attention. Will be in Waverley on Monday, December 18. Address, W • Overend, Wairoa Store, WaVerley. Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Wedding Rings, Keepers, Watch Glasses, Keys, Spectacles, &c., on sale. LOUISSON'S HEMATITE PAINT THE undersigned is Sole Agent in the Patea District for this cheap and valuable Paint. W. DALE. national Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand. Fire and Marine Risks accepted at lowes current rates. WM. DALE, Agent Patea District,