HAWERA.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 202, 17 March 1877, Page 2

HAWERA.

(/ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) March 14. There is a trite old saying, to the effect, that “ Coming events cast their shadows before,” and judging from the rapid pace at which this township is going a-head, I venture to premise that one of the events foreshadowed will be the decided necessity, at no lengthy date, for the erection of Government buildings (to include a Court-house and jail) and, possibly, even, for the erection of County Council Chambers—although I am afraid that, at present, Carlyle holds too central a position in the County to permit of so desirable a change. Amongst the new buildings at present in course of erection, and completion, are a blacksmith’s shop, owned by two enterprising artisans Irom Wellington ; a butcher’s shop, in which a well-known tradesman from .Blenheim is going to carry on business ; a bakers establishment, owned by a well-known resident, who is considered a “ don ” in his trade, and besides these an addition is being made to the Hawora Hotel, by which the general public will bo greatly benefited, as the enlargement will afford a greater amount of sleeping accommodation, owing to the addition of six bedrooms, and a greater amount of amusement owing to the aecpurenuni of a

billiard-table, which has been unbred, and is already on its way from Melbourne. This addition, besides improving the lintel, ought to bring increased patronage, in proportion to tOe very liberal enterprise of ti-ie proprietor and landlord. r.loro buildings than these are, however, going up shortly, air Winks, the present butcher and baloT, is about to erect a line shop and dwelling-house, in connection with Ins present business, and on the same site as that on which his present premises are situated, A large a net ion mart and offices, together with sale yards, are also to bo put in course, of erection this week; the new firm carrying on business under the style of Inman and Co., although the first-named is not the candidate for the suffrages of the public in the auctioneering lino, as a more worthy wielder of “ the hammer,” has entered the field. The public will, no doubt, come forward and encourage the new firm, who promise to do all in their power to further the interests of their supporters. Talking of auctioneers, 1 hear that a gentleman who is at present a member of the A.C. force, intends to start business here in the same line, and enter into partnership with Mr Greig, who has been in the Commission Agency business in Hawcra for some years ’past. The Town Hall Company are only awaiting the arrival of the plan of the Hall from Wanganui, on receipt of which they will at once, commence operations, and so forward the advancement of the township in another desirable wav.

The Km pi re Hotel (Mr Lloyd's) is now finished, and his stables are already in an advanced condition, and will he completed in a few days. The hotel is carried on in a first-class style (as indeed are all in Hawora now), and travellers will meet with every comfort, should they make it their “ house of‘e:;!!.” An addition is being made to the brewery, as Mr MeCasker finds that his nreseat premises are not nearly large enough for carrying on Ids business, which is increasing daily. Mr King has entered on his new promises, and is surprising the white and dusky races by the cheapness with which lie offers his drapery and other goods for sale. How, with all these buildings in course of erection, erected, or to lie erected, who can doubt my argument that Hawera is going a-head, with no uncommon rapidity. Native matters arc quiet, as nearly all the Maoris from these parts have departed for Paiihaka, where a groat meeting is to be held on the 17th mst. Dravloads of produce, including ten tons of Hour, two and a-balf ions of sugar, tea, fish, «fcc,, have been passing through here lately, bound thither, ami judging from the enormous loads ol dried shark which have heen taken there, 1 expect that the places of resort (hotels, stores,

ere.) of while folks, wi'l “kn w tli an no more,” when their dusky friends return, and “ eau-de-cologne ” wiii have to be brought into requisition in large qnantilms Let the storekeepers here lake note of this, and keep a good stock on hand for the occasion. The metalling of the Mountain Hoad, between iiawera and Normanhy, is to be continued at once, Mr J. Stevenson being the successful tenderer im - the work, and when tins is linished, and the railway to Inglewood completed (which it will be by duly next), the journey to Mew Plymouth will lie greatly facilitated. Tim New Plymouth line of coaches has changed hands, Hone Pihama having sohl out his plant and goodwill to 31r Andrew Young. The coach Pom Now Plymouth now “ puts up'’ at the same hostelry as the Wanganui coach, viz., at Brown’s Egmont Hotei. This arrangement will afford greater convenience for passengers going through from New Plymouth to Wanganui. [FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT.)] As I know you are always pleased to insert anything appertaining to this. Hiding, I send yon the followhwm items; — Our much talked of medical adviser has arrived in the person of Dr Cole, and a nice gentlemanly fellow he appears to be, with a captivating manner—in fact he promises to be a favorite with this not easily pleased people. Mr Perry was the first ease, which proved to be no more serious a matter than a broken arm ; this gentleman wans considerate enough to allow the Doctor two or three days’ grace, after arrival, held re he caused the fracture. However, lam happy to say, that, under skilful treatment, he is fast becoming convalescent. It is said the re-election of members for the Town Board, takes place nexi month, when it is to be hoped the new Elections Act will be brought into force, and thus dispense with the antiquated open voting, by adopting the modem plan of the ballot. Of course you know that we are to have two sets of auctioneers. What they will hud to do is a mystery, —but then it is said, that, one-half the world wonders how the other half makes a living. Let ns hope they will prosper in this new land of ours. We have live drapers hors now, but for one our colored friends have a great predilection, inasmuch as they too often procure goods for the taking. The soffcgoods man is fast realising, that, “In the ways Unit are dark, and the tricks that are vain, the Heathen Maori is peculiar.” The police department has been consul, rably exercised in ferreting out the delinquents. The principle i f ,£ sitting a thief to catch a thief.' 5 has been tried, and (he Native police have prove.!, m some instances, the truth of the old saw. Tim great meeting at Pai ihaha is the attraction of the month for the Natives, and tli it her they are wending their wav, taking several drays Weil laden with feud ie>r the feast, winch will be supplemented ny six or seven dravs horn the New Plymouth end of the district. Altogether, the meeting promises to b; a highly satisfactory erne, inasmuch as the Maori gods, Waipera, and Kui-kai, are well represented. There is every prospect of the forthcoming liawera race mooting’ proving successful, as there will be good prizes, and some hot horses to heat. It is said, Mr Goodsou has offered a portion of his hue estate for a race-course. The contractors for the extension of gravelling arc pushing on in earnest with their work, but it can hardly be expected that the whole piece can be completed before the wet season sots in. If they should finish, they will merit a premium.