The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 253, 12 September 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1877.

The Wellington Argus reports the formation of a ‘ middle’ party, which it is believed will prove awkward for the Government.

At the Harbor Board meeting held on Monday, it was mentioned by the Chairman, that the report on the late survey of the Ratea river, together with plans and specifications, were expected in throe days from that time, when the Board would again meet. The City of New York, with the ’Frisco mail, arrived in Auckland at 7.30. p.m. on Friday. There were 30 passengers, amongst whom was the Rev Charles Clark. On Saturday night last a two storey house (unoccupied) the property of Mr M • Kells, Wanganui, was burned down. It was insured in the New Zealand office for £4OO. Mr William Gowcrn will hold bis usual cattle sale at Kakaramca, at two o’clock to-day, ■ At Wanganui, to-morrow, Mr F. R. Jackson will hold large sale of cattle and sheep. The September issue of the Wellington Church News contains report of Carlyle Church meeting, and much general matter of interest. A meeting of Court Ratea,'A.O.F., will he held at Carlyle this evening. Mr Monkton, photographic artist, of Wanganui, pitched his tent at Carlyle yesterday, and has commenced operations. He will not bo able to stay more than a fortnight, having engagements elsewhere. We have pretty good authority for stating that Colonel Trimble’s action ro New Plymouth, as well as having a damaging effect on proposed works there, is having a prejudicial effect in regard to reserves applied for by the Chairman of the Ratea Harbour Board, and it is likely no more reserves will be granted in aid of the Patca River. On Thursday morning last three Maoris riding from Carlyle towards Mamitahi, had a race down the siding leading to the Gorge. One named Te Awa, of Hukatero, in trying to pull up his horse near the bottom of the hill came to grief. He was carried away insensible and up to yesterday had not recovered consciousness. On Monday, Mamitahi maoris brought the injured man in a dray to Carlyle, and ho was admitted to the Hospital, whore lie now lies in a dangerous state, suffering from concussion of the brain. Dr Warren, wl io examined tiio patient, found no indication of broken bones, but the head and face were much bruised. His friends say he was not tipsy and had only had two glasses of ale. On Saturday last a football match was played at Wavcrley, between representatives from Wanganui and Wairoa schools. The former wore Captained by C. Smith, and the latter were forwarded to the charge by F. Aiken. The toss having been decided in favour of the visitors, they elected to kick with the wind, which though not blowing hard, still sufficed to give considerable impetus to the ball. During the first half hour Wanganui scored 2 force-downs, and in the second half hour they managed, after hard lighting, to add a force-down to their credit—the scores remaining thus till near the end of the game, when one of the local team succeeded in obtaining a catch near the opponents’ goal, which resulted in half a point. Shortly afterwards time was called, the game being Wanganui l i points) and Wairoa i point. The game was conducted very quietly throughout, and some excellent play was exhibited, on both sides) though the visitors were by far the most efficient as far as kicking was concerned. If a fine afternoon, and an exciting game, were sufficient to contribute an amusement, the spectators who witnessed the match on Saturday, must have been well repaid for their visit to the Wavcrley Football Ground.

The - following Waverloy players have been selected to compete against Carlyle players, on Saturday next —F. Aiken, Burke, Cobham (Captain), A. Dickie, Helps, W. Howie, G. Howie, A. Howie, R. Sangster, W. Sangstcr, Alfred Symes, Albert Symes, 0. Symes, Thurston, and P. Wilson. Emergency men Duirs, Barr, Walker, Hammington, and L. Symes. The above members are requested to meet on the Carlyle Ground at half-past two o’clock sharp. Official notice has been given of discontinuance of Mana Island Light, and exhibition of Hashing white light on the Brothers, Cook Strait, on and after the 24th instant. The new light will be on a tower 28 feet in height, of the second order flashing white light, visible all round, showing a flash every ten seconds. The light will be elevated 258 feet above the sea, and in clear weather will be visible at a distance of 22 nautical miles. The via New Plymouth portion of the English mail, for Carlyle, arrived by coach yesterday. Nominations of members for the Waverley Town Board will be made at noon to-morrow (Thursday). The English mail summary of news, dated London, 31st July, is chiefly devoted to details of events of which intimation has previously been received by cable messages.

The gross takings at the late Christy Minstrel entertainment, Carlyle, amounted to £ls 10s 6d ; expenses were £6 10s 6d, leaving a balance of £9 to be handed over as relief.

The K.M. at Wanganui has expressed his intention, in the case of cattle being driven through the town without the half hour’s notice to the police required by the Corporation bye-laws, to inflict a fine at the rate of 10s per head. Mr D. M. Warren notifies that shortly his Photographic Studio, at Carlyle, will be open daily.