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Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 254, 15 September 1877, Page 2

A telegram, dated New Plymouth, September 12th, says—“ Mrs. Bartlett, landlady of the Opunake Hotel, was assaulted by a Native, who was : forwarded as a prisoner by coach to New ’Plymouth yesterday. When the coach reached Harriet Beach it was stuck-up by the Natives, who rescued the prisoner.”

Mr. Charles Williams the well-known Auckland firc-kindlcr manufacturer, is now doing a large trade in paste blacking. The blacking boxes are made of the same compound as the fire kindlers, Brushrnaking, on an extensive wholesale scale, has been started in Auckland with the intention of supplying the trade of the Colony The Auckland Herald says it is the only brush factory in the Colony, and that there can be no question about the great excellence of the goods. A correspondent of the Wanganui Chronicle reports that a number of horses are in training at Waitotara. Mr Handley has a string of three —Tamouri, Flora McDonald, and a promising filly, while Mr Belcher has in hand May Moon and the half brother to FjLa. Gazelle is also being brought out in this place. The following are the names of players chosen to compete at Football in the final match of the season, to be played on the Patea ground on Saturday, the 22nd inst., between the Heavy and Light Weights, commencing at ha|f-past two o’clock. Heavy weights A. J. Byrnes, Albert Symcs, C. Symcs, Sangster, P. Wilson, Helps, Merchant, Tcnncnt, Wilson, Harris, Hutchinson, Hargreaves, lliddiford, F. Bayly, Hargood, Packer, Weiss. Light weights Cobham, Corrigan, Thurston, Coatts, Bourke, W. Williaips, D. Williams, F. Baddeley, 11. Baddeley, B. Dascnt, C. Dascnt, Baggett, Bayly, White. Byrne, Broadbcnt, Turnbull, Turner. In the evening a meeting will be held at the Albion Hotel to consider cricket matters.

The second annual report of the Wanganui Mutual Benefit Building Society, indicates progress. At the close of tiic first year the investments amounted to £14,800 ; now they are £20,940, representing 1047 shares ; the total number of shares extant being 2825, held by 187 members. The interest alone which will accrue to the Society for the ensuing year will be £1268. The net profits for the year amount to £1,660 16s 9d. A dividend of 10s per share was declared, whilst a balance of £248 6s 9d was reserved to meet Societies’ liabilities, for interest due to Bank, and to depositors.

To Awa, the native who was thrown from his horse at Manutahi GorgS,-r.nd who was brought to the Carlyle Hospital suffering from concussion of the brain, never recovered consciousness, and died about one o’clock on Thursday. The Maoris do not like the idea of an inquest. They object to the body being cut open by Europeans. The body of the native was therefore removed by them to be buried after their own fashion.

The Bangitikci Advocate learns that the Culture of the vine on an extensive scale has been commenced at Bulls by Mr J. Gomez.

The pigeon match and spoils held at Waitotara on Saturday last were well attended. The firing resulted in several tics. The Herald gives the result as follows: — Messrs. 0. Brewer, 111,3; Andrews, 111, 3; Vavasour, 1 1 0, 2; John Handley, 10 0, 1; Adam Johnson, 1 1 1, 3; Andrew Johnson, 1 1 1, 3; and Morse, 111, 3. In firing off ties all missed their first birds except Andrews, who was declared winner. Second ties were won by Andrew Johnson and Morse, oacii scoring four pellets on their bird. The final decision was arrived at by the two springing a coin for second money. The foot races were well contested, and created unusual excitement.

The Postmaster, Carlyle, (Mr. F Long) has kindly furnished the following notice: —“ British mails, via San Francisco, will close at the Patea Post-office on Monday, the 17th instant.

A correspondent has written in reference to the expenses of the late Christy Minstrel entertainment, stating that himself and others would like to knowhow the amount £6 10s 6d., was made up. He says—“ 1 think the least the committee could have done was to publish a balance sheet of receipts and expenditures.” A little advice is also volunteered to the committee as to the balance. If “ Triangle” simply wanted to know details of expenditure, we have no doubt any member of the committee would willingly give it, or the Secretary would show receipts for each item. Publishing a balance sheet would only add to expenses, and therefore lessen the relief balance. The Secretary, Mr A. Woods; will be happy to give full particulars and show receipts to all inquirers. The Commissioner of Land Claims for Taranaki (C. D. Whitcombc, Esq.) has gazetted notice of having decided that the following persons are entitled to receive Crown Grants to lands specified in said notice Christopher Hatton Gardner, Robert Hughes, Jessie Dewar, Thomas Gledhill, William Richards, Eugene Isidor Bullot, William Roberts, Jonathan Pearn, Edward Hales, Thomas Bayly the elder, and George Broadmore. The N.Z. Gazette of the sth instant contains the following notice under the hand of F. D. Fenton,Esq.,Chief Judge—“ That the cases mentioned hereunder, i.e., Rangipo, Whitinui, Mangaere, To Raimi, Whinin', and Mangamingi, to be heard at Patea, on the 14th September, will be adjourned to a future sitting of the Court, the surveys not having been made.” The Native Land Court met at Carlyle yesterday, but adjourned according to notice.

The report of the Foreman of Works read at the Wanganui County Council on Thursday stated that many parts of the road between Wanganui aiid Waitotara were in a worse state than ever they had been known to be before, ann it was not impossible, that they would yet be impassable altogether. The Chronicle reports that at a meeting held-on Thursday last a letter 'was read from the Under Secretary,of Public Works) enclosing copy of a letter received from the Chairman of the Patea County Council, as to part maintenance of the Waitotara bridge and requesting a reply embodying the views of the Wanganui County Council thereon, in order that the application might duly be considered. The following reply drafted by Mr D. Peat (Chairman) was unanimously adopted, the Clerk being instructed to forward copy to the Under Secretary “ Wxngaiiui County Council Office, September 13. Sir, —I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of August 31, and copy of a resolution passed by the Patea County Council. Although it is not quite clear what is intended to be convoyed by such resolution,, I am of opinion that it is on the whole calculated to mislead the Government. The main traffic on the Waitotara Bridge is through traffic to the town and port of WanganuiA considerable portion of goods being conveyed by carriers direct from Wanganui to Ilawera. This County has six bridges of its own to keep in repair, one of which has to be replaced with a new one this summer, besides its share ol! two at the boundaries of the County. It appears to me that the matter alluded to is provided for by clause 85 of the P. W. Act, 1870,” and that the Minister of Public Works has no power to alter an existing statute in order to suit the convenience, or satisfy the caprice of, the members of any County Council. At the same time, I see no objection to his directing which of the two Counties shall have the control of repairing the bridge under the clause.”

It is notified in N. Z. Gazefe that the designation of the Post-office in the Provincial District of Taranaki, hitherto known as Manutahi South, has been changed to Manutahi. There is much greater need that the name Patea, by which the Post and Tclcgrape Office at Carlyle is officially known, should be altered, and we hope Hie authorities will take the hint and alter it accordingly.

The Wanganui Herald , of Wednesday, says —“ Considerable anxiety was felt throughout the town this morning respecting the fire at Wellington. Many absurd rumours were about, one going so far as to say that the lire had travelled nearly halfway up Willis-street.” The Press Agency telegram givingparticulars relieved anxiety.

The nomination of candidates for the Local Town Board, Waverley, took place on Thursday, W. A. G.Winehcombe, Esq., being Returning Officer. The following gentleman were nominated: —Walter Swinbownc, farnnel Caldwell, Henry Frederick Mason, William Overend, James Blaik Taylor, Daniel Munn Hogg, and William McFarlane.

The Football match Waverley v Patea will (weather permitting) take place on the Carlyle ground to-day.

The N.Z.Times of Saturday last says:— “The great middle party have held a special caucus. Their organ was duly instructed to stale mysteriously that the caucus would have most impoitant results, and was attended by a majority of members. Except in point of attendance, we believe the caucus was an unqualified success. Between members present and undoubted sympathisers, fully fifteen votes were accounted for. The only difficulty that occurred was in the selection of a leader. To accomplish this, in a pleasant manner Mr Bunny proposed, Mr Gisborne seconded, and it was unanimously resolved, that a leader be balloted for. Fourteen ballots were then taken with similar results. Every member voted for himself.” Constable Wilson, of Manutahi, at the R. M. Court, Carlyle, yesterday, charged-a man :with. haying been drunk and incapable. Cautioned and let olf by paying costs. Mr D. Peat has resigned the position of Chairman to the Wanganui County Council, and his seat, on account of requisition of some ratepayers in the Brunswick Biding, who are strongly opposed to being taxed. When is a parson like a postinaneo ? When his delivery pleases you. Walking in your sleep is now termed a trance action.

WAYERLEY TOWN BOARD ELECTION. The following is the result of the voting yesterday, for the election of members to the above Board : William Macfarlane ... ... 16 William. Overend... .. ••• 14 Walter Swiabourne ... ... 13 y Henry Frederick Mason... ... 13 Samuel Caldwell ... H James Blaik Taylor ... ... 8 Daniel Munn Hogg ... ' ... 4 The Returning Officer (W. A, G. Winchcombe, Esq;) declared the first five gentlemen to be duly elected.