The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 238, 21 July 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1877.

From resolutions passed at public meeting held at Hawera on Saturday evening last (copies of winch will be found in another column), it will be seen that the residents of that go-ahead township are not going quietly to let the matter of Court House accommodation slip out of remembrance. When Major Atkinson paid a visit to this district lately, he was interviewed by leading Hawera residents on that and other matters of public importance. The resolutions passed at the meeting on Saturday last will act as a refresher. We quite bold with the requests contained in the resolutions, and trust that good results will follow present agitation. Judging from the long list of cases brought before the Bench at every sitting, there is even greater need for a Court House, or at any rate, for more frequent sittings of the Court,jat Hawera, than at Carlyle. In the matter of litigation, as in other things* Hawera is going ahead, and its claims for increased facilities for despatch of Court business cannot be much longer ignored. Large as is the list of cases brought before the R.M. at every sitting of the Court at Hawera, it would be much larger were conveniences greater and the expense smaller. Hxcept on Court days (which occur but once a month) any person desiring to consult official records as to past judgments, or to make inquiries as to other business connected with the Court, is compelled to ride, drive, or walk to Carlyle and back—a distance of over forty miles. Leaving out of the question the loss of time, the expense—particularly in comparatively trifling yet vexatious cases—is very considerable, and injustice and wrong doing is often submitted to rather than the trouble and money cost of appealing to the law should be incurred. Practically this is playing into the hands of the most unscrupulous members of the community'. This state of things should >e remedied. It would certainly be better

for Hav/cra people that the Cleik of the Court, or a deputy, should regularly pay more frequent visits to that township. We are of opinion that the request contained in the second resolution is most reasonable, and should be cheerfully acceded to by the authorities. It is just a question, of a little extra cost in travelling expenses, and possibly slight addition to salary. Certainly the work of the U.M., whose rime one way or other is tolerably well occupied, won id be made a trille heavier. As to the weekly visits of the Clerk of the Court, with records, we see no reason why the request should not be at once complied with, or, what would in a great measure meet the requirements of the case, why a separate copy of Court records as to Hawcra cases should not be entrusted to the I’ohcc Department, and be accessible at all times during office hours. We hope shortly to hear that arrangements satisfactory to Hawcra people have been made.

“ Wavcrley Settler’s” letter next issue. A report of the last meeting of the Manutahi Improvement Class has been received, and shall appear next issue. A meeting of members of the Patea District Teachers’ Association was bold on Saturday last at the School House, Kakarauioa. Several important subjects having been discussed, a resolution was passed to the effect “ That a periodical French conversazione be hold at the Kakaramca School House, to which those desirous or maintaining their fluency in the language, be invited.” Tire meeting was then adjourned until Saturday, August the 11 th. “ Hoity toit}*, and pray what do you want with nil this display of bunting in Carlyle to-day, and Friday above all other days in the week.” “ Well, yon see, there was a well to-do publican in town, who lias been living a sort of lonely life. He used to sail the briny ocean, the skipper of a smart little craft To-day he spliced the main-brace again—that is, you know, lie’s got wed, and a few of ns is showing onr respect for him this way. Luck to him.” Wo learn that no effort is being spared to make the forthcoming concert to be held in the Town Hall, Carlyle, a success. Practices have been held twice a week for some time past, and the attendance of those taking part has been very regular. There is a good programme, and should the weather prove line next Wednesday, a crowded house is anticipated. The Trustees of the Cricket Ground (in wiio.se aid the concert is being given) arc already at work, improving the ground, and have spent a considerable sum of money in anticipation of the proceeds, so we trust their confidence will be rewarded. At Wavorly, in the Town Hall, on Wednesday, the 25th instant, a musical and literary entertainment will bo given in aid of the Wesleyan Church Trust Fund. In addition to the aid which has been kindly volunteered in the shape of local talent, the Rev J. Law, will, during the evening, give a selection of readings from popular authors, Mr Thomas Hawke, of Hawcra, having secured an admirably suitable covered-in Express, will continue running regularly as a carrier of goods and merchandise between Haw era and Waverlcy, in connection with the goods’ expresses run by Mr Robert McLean, between Wavcrly and Wanganui. In tin’s way the through trip from Hawcra to Wanganui and Wanganui to Havvera will each occupy but turn daysA meeting of the Directors of the Carlyle Town Hall Company was held on Monday evening last, to consider the advisability, in addition to lining and paperhanging work now under contract, of making still further improvement to the hall. The Directors were not unani- , mously in favour of carrying out proposed improvements, as may be judged from the following letter, which was read at the meeting;—“To the Chairman of Directors, Town Hall Company. Sir, —As you are not likely to go in for a dividend, and as I, fortunately, am only interested to the extent of £5, which is too much, and I don’t intend to figure amongst your (August) body, I think you had better put someone else in as a Director. As a Shareholder, I object to spending any more money. Dividend ; dividend. You can go to Blazes, the whole lot. Give me my £5 and I am out of it. —Yours, &c., J. Soutuby.”

At the R.M. Court, yesterday, before Dr Croft, and H. F. Christie, Esqs., J.P.’s, William Odgcra sued Charles Euburry, for £lO. Judgment for amount and costs. The ketch ‘ Agnes ’ having completed loading her cargo of wool, tallow, and pigs, is awaiting the first slant of a fai r wind to proceed to Wellington. Wavcrley residents arc just now endeavouring to come to some agreement amongst themselves for the purpose of securing the services of a duly- qualified medical practitioner for the district. A public meeting will bo held in the Town Hall, on Monday evening, when settlers are invited to attend to consider ways and means. The first subscription of three shillings per share in the newly formed Patea County Land and Building Society-, will be due on Tuesday evening next.

As will be seen by advertisement, Patea and Ilawera is about to be visited by a first-class photographic artist from Wanganui—Mr Monkton. Judging by specimens of the pbotograpic art 'from the establishment of the above named gentlemen, he should be well patronised on bis visit to this district. The schooner ‘Atalanta’ commenced loading a cargo of produce yesterday, which Mr W, Dale is intending to forward to Greymouth. The Rev J. Tarry, who during the last throe weeks, through illness, lias been unable to keep all hissorvico appointments, has so far recovered as to be about again, and is appointed to conduct divine service in Carlyle to-morrow. The drawing for prizes in the Art Union advertised by Mr Currie, of Carlyle, will take place on Monday evening. Messrs Strachan and Greig will sell at Hawcra, to-day, residence sites, &c. Messrs Ashforth and Liffiton will sell by auction at Waitotara, on Tuesday next 70 head cattle, 20 horses, sheep, &c. Every shccpowner in the Patea District is requested to attend public meeting to be held in Carlyle, at 3 p.m. to-day, for the purpose of considering the action of the Government in appointing Mr Ilately to the office of Chief Inspector of Sheep for the Taranaki Provincial District. Mr James Davidson, of Hawcra, has received his new stock of garden seeds and seed potatoes. An early call should be made by all intending purchasers. The barque Ocean Chief has arrived in Wellington from New York, with between 400 and 500 tons of Yankee notions. A cablegram dated Sydney, July 15 (midnight), says:—“A terrific gale has prevailed during the last two days, with a heavy sea on the coast. Torrents of rain have fallen. The steamer Yarra Yarra J whilst entering the port of Newcastle today, was overwhelmed by a sea and foundered with all hands on board.” The new Athenaeum building, Wellington, is expected to be finished in about six week’s. The N. Z. 'Times says :—“ £1,200 will bo required for furnishing the hall, library, and reading-room, laying on gas, &c.” Promenade concerts at the skating rink are becoming popular in Wellington. The Wanganui portion of the English mail was expected to arrive by coach from Wellington yesterday. The Patea porl ion may be expected by coach from New Plymouth to-day. The Chronicle says :—“ A private letter) dated 11th instant, which has been received by a gentleman in Wanganui from the Rev. Mr 1-2inisiie, mentions that the reverend gentleman is slowly recovering from his late severe and tedious illness.”

The Wanganui Herald, referring to Mr John Thompson, Marine engineer, who arrived in Carlyle on Monday last to report on the Patea River, says : —“ Air Thomson is a recent arrival in New Zealand, but his testimonials arc of an unexceptional character, showing that he has had extensive and varied experience in all kinds of marine engineering work. Gentlemen of similar experience are rare in the colony.” The Wanganui Herald says : —“ At a general meeting of the Licensed Victuallers held on Friday, the 13th instant, the secretary reported that lie had communicated with the whole of those immediately interested in the trade, asking them to become members of the Association, and from those able to reply in time affirmative answers had been received. Officers v-'cr e elected, and it was resolved that a petition should bo presented to the Assembly against the Local Option Bill.”

PATEA COUNTY LAND AND BUILDING SOCIETAL The Directors of the Patca County Land and Building Society met at the Albion Hotel, Carlyle, on Tuesday evening last, when there were present Messrs S. Taplin (Chairman), W. Aitcheson, J. E. Keys, R. A. Adams, E. Iloltham, W. Nicholson, W. Cowern, H. E, P. Adams, and G. T. Potto. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, and Bank pass book produced. Applications for the offioo of Manager and Secretary were read from F. Cowern, W. Dale, and D, M. Harris. It was decided that the election should be,by ballot. The voting showed F. Cowern, 7; William Dale, 2; D. M. Harris, 0. Mr Cowern was therefore elected, A proposal by Mr Cowern, seconded by Mr Nicholson, “ That Mr W. Dale be voted £lO for getting the Society up to its present condition,” was lost, and an amendment by Mr Holtham, seconded by Mr Keys, “ That the sum be £1 45,” was carried. Messrs S. Taplin, W. Cowern, and R. A. Adams, were appointed a sub-committee to assist the Manager in starting- bis duties : also to provide books, office furniture, &c. Proposed by Mr H. E. P. Adams, seconded by Mr Aitcheson, and carried, “That the Manager and Directors of the Patca District Land and Building Society be communicated with, requesting them to allow the Manager and Chairman of the Patea County Land and Building Society access to the books in order to obtain headings of the same. It was x-esolved “ That a vote of thanks be accorded for the courteous manner in which he has conducted the Society up to the present time.” The meeting then adjourned-,

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PUBLIC MEETING AT HAWERA. (FROM X CORRESPONDENT.) Through the kindness of Mr Inman, the public meeting convened for Saturday last was held in the Auction Mart, when there was a fair attendance of settlers, and the meeting’ passed of satisfactorily. Mr John Winks (Chairman of the Town Board) was voted to the chair. After a brief explanation of the object for which the meeting had been called a proposition was moved by Mr T. Middlemas, M.C.C., seconded by Mr S. Adamson, and unanimously carried, as follows ; “ That the Government be requested to place a sum of money on the estimates for the erection of a Court House in Hawera.” The second proposition which was moved by Mr W. furlong, and seconded by Mr Mclldowie, was also carried as follows : “ That this meeting rcspectfultyrequcsts that the sittings of the Magistrate’s Court at Hawera, be held fortnightly, and that the Clerk of the Court be instructed to be in attendanoe, each Monday, at Hawera, with tlic books of . the Court, as was the custom of the former Clerk.” Mr M. D. King proposed, Mr Colin Cameron seconded, and it was carried ; “ That the Chairman be requested to write a letter to Major Atkinson, and forward copies of tire resolutions to Wellington, through Captain Wray, R.M.” After the business for which the meeting had been called together was concluded, Mr H, Baker suggested that something should be done towards getting work on the Mountain Road pushed on, whereupon Mr T. Middlemas proposed : “ That a mass meeting be called by tire Chairman, in order to petition the Government with regard to the Mountain Road, and other urgent public matters. Meeting to ho held on Wednesday, 25th July, 1877.” The proposer expressed a hope that every settler in the district would encourage the movement. The proposition was seconded by Mr Gockburn, and carried. During the course of the meeting Mr G. V. Bate made allusion to Hawera public men —County and Town Board Members —not making their views known to the electors. Your correspondent is of opinion that that the objection urged by Mr Bate would in a great measure be obviated if the Town Board authorised the Secretary to supply tite Count}' newspaper with the Minutes of its meetings, as is commonly done by Road and other Boards in other parts. The ratepayers would then learn, from the authorised statement, how truly diligent arc its members, in trying to secure valuable reserves which, would yield handsome revenues for all time, besides attending to numerous oilier important matters.

After a vole of thanks to the Chairman the meeting dispersed.