The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 257, 26 September 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1877.

A slight shock of earthquake was felt at Carlyle about half-past four o clock on Saturday last. About the same time a shake was felt at Wanganui and Wellington. Mr Droadbont, of Hawera, desires attention called to bis now advertisement, and to tlio fact that spring and summer novelties arc now on sale at i emarkably low prices. In June last the Chairman of the County Council (Mr G. F. Sherwood) wrote to the Minister of Public Works, enclosing resolution passed by the Council urging on Government the importance of pushing on with railway works between Kai Iwi and Inglewood, and that, if practicable the line should bo taken inland between Kai Iwi and Carlyle. A reply has just been received as follows: “ Public Works Office,’Wellington, 19th September, 1877 —The Chairman of the Comity Council, Carlyle—Sir—I am directed by the Hon. the Minister for Public, "Works, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2.oth June, in which the Council urges the continuation of the line of railway from Kai Iwi northwards, and in reply to inform you that a further length has been included in the current Estimates. —I have, &c., John Knowles, Under-Secretary for Public Works.”

A circular letter lias been received from Government by Mr G. F. Sherwood, enclosing resolution passed by the General Assembly, on motion of Mr W. Wood, to the clfect that stops should bo taken to obtain from the Mayors of Municipalities, &c,, corret returns of current rates of wages, and of all descriptions of labour employed in the respective localities, for the purpose of being - forwarded at regular intervals to the Agent-General for publication in England. Specified lists of occupations followed in the colony accompany the letter.

Mr W. Williams’ shoeing forge, at Carlyle, proved attractive on Monday last to horsey men. An entire, rising three years, bred by MrUcrrett, of Whcnnaknra, was being shod for the first time. The animal was in good form and condition, of fine proportions, and showing remarkably well in both bone and muscle. He has been named Young Baronet, and is by the well-known horse Baronet, late the property of the Aromoho Stud Company, with an imported marc for dam. Young Baronet is one of the first horses of the kind bred in the district, and took the first prize as a two-year old at Wanganui last year. He has been purchased by Mr Owen, of Wangacbu, and was to have left yesterday. It is a pity but bis departure could have been delayed till after the show to be held on Saturday, as he is as well a credit to the district as to the owner.

The Taranaki Herald of the 17th instant sa y S .— <• \Vc understand that Sergeant Duflin lias received orders from Wellingto sec that the “ Sale of Spirits Ordinance, 1807,” is strictly carried out. This Ordinance, when enforced, made it unlawful for any one to sell, supply, o 1 give any wine, spirituous, or fermented liquors, or any mixed liquor in any quantity to any person of tho Native llacc under a penalty of £lO. Sergeant Dudin has given warning to the publicans, and will henceforth see that the law is carried into effect.” A similar order has been given in this district. Publicans at Hawera and Normanby are considerably incensed, and whilst numbers of the Natives are rather inclined to be satisfied with the new regulation, others entirely plissent, and don’t like the idea of being deprived of their beer.

Spring goods specially selected for the ladies of Hawera arc advertised by Messrs King and Son, who have just received consignments. Mary Ann Trueman, and her daughter Mary L. Mudgeway, were charged at the Wellington R. M. Court, on the 22nd instant, with child murder, and after evidence had been taken were committed for trial. The first annual report of the Wan" ganui Bible Society has been published and the total sales for the town Depot (Wanganui) are reported as follows : 177 Bibles, 152 Testaments, and 7 Testaments with Psalms. The copies forwarded for sale to the several country agencies amount to 385 Bibles, 253 Testaments, and 45 Testaments with Psalms. The stock in hand at the Wanganui Depot, on the 31st August, was 295 Bibles, 207 Testaments, and 75 Testaments with Psalms, valued at 1i59 7s 4d. It will be remembered that Mr T. North, is agent for Carlyle. The committee appear well satisfied with the work of the year, and express themselves hopefully for the future. The demand for Bibles by Maoris is considered as evidencing returning interest in the Holy Scriptures and is specially remarked upon. The Taranaki Herald says We notice that Constables Bland and Roberts, of the Armed Constabulary Reserve Force, have been promoted to the rank of sergeants. Constable Coffee has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Police Force.,

From advertisement in another column it will be seen that the publicans arc inclined to protest against the order issued in regard to suppling liquor to Natives, A meeting is called for Friday, when it is expected that publicans from all parts of district will make a point of attending. It is rumoured that a gentleman at Normanby, well known amongst the Maoris, is at the present time very busy getting the signatures of natives to lease of 500 acres land on banks of the Waingongoro River, on the Normanby side, and near to that township. The negotiation is supposed to be in the interests of Brisenden, of Waikato notoriety.

The Taranaki Herald of the 19th instant contains a leading article as to the importance of steps being taken to complete the formation of the Mountain Road, and sotting forth the great benefit likely to be derived by' both Patea and New Plymouth on through traffic being opened up. Special reference is made to the meeting lately' held at Hawera, and the article concludes—“ The movement that has been started at Hawera should be continued here. Such a subject should interest everyone, and we are surprised that ere this the matter has not been taken up. If we wish this district to prosper—if we wish easy communication with the South, it is absolutely' necessary that the action taken by the Hawera settlors should bo followed up by the sTilers here. A meeting should be held, and resolutions passed for the purpose of bringing pressure on the Government, and strengthening the hands of our members, who, it is known, arc favorable to the project.”

The s.s. Clyde, and two small craft, the Atalanta and Agnes, were in the Patea Fiver yesterday. The Jane Elkin and the Thames arc daily expected, one of the two having already shown up oil the river.

On Friday evening there will be a meeting of Presbyterians at the Court House, Carlyle, when matters of importance to all interested in that body will be brought on for consideration. There should be a good attendance. Mr Symons, has just returned from a professional tour, and will be in Carlyle to-day and to-morrow, prepared to tunc pianos.

It will be recollected that a short time back mention was made of proposal submitted by Mr A. C. Fookes to the Taranaki Waste Lands Board, for the acquisition of a block of land for a special settlement. The proposal, slightly modified, has been accepted by Government, and a block of land has been selected which is described as beautifully level, with soil the richest in the district. The site is exactly midway between Hawera and New Plymouthhaving frontage to railway track which is almost ready for the rails to within four miles of the block, the bush being already fallen on the other four miles, and railway formation will be put in band as soon as fine weather sets in. The survey of the block is going on, and all apjdicants will draw lots for priority of choice on its completion. In the meantime, contracts have boon let for falling the bush on all the roads through the block and for clearing cart track fifteen feet wide. Sections run from 100 to 200 acres, 30s an acre, and ten years to pay it in, £2O to be paid as deposit. No conditions as to residence or improvement. No person to hold more than 200 acres.

On Saturday last there was a muster of footballers at Carlyle for the proposed Heavy and Light weight match. As suitable sides could not be chosen it was resolved to play Town against Country. Several good men from the town team wfcre unavoidably absent, and as the country team are men of metal, they had the play in their own hands. The weather was beautifully fine and there was o good turn out of both ladles and gentlemen to witness the closing match of the season. The score on time being called showed Town* nil ; Country, 17 points, the latter comprising two goals, (12 points) one by Riddiford, the other by G, Bayly, and 5 force downs. So endeth the last match of the season. Two friends who had imbibed rather freely on Monday finished up with a slogging match. The police considerately took charge, and introduced the friend to the Resident Magistrate, in the Court House, Carlyle, yesterday. Each of the parties left a deposit of 10s with the Clerk of the Court, and after paying other little items called costs, left the Court, and strolled away quite peaceably, accompanied by a mutual friend. Messrs Greig and Co. will hold auction sale at Hawera to-day. Evening service at Wesleyan Church, Carlyle, will in future bo held at seven o’clock. Members of the Waverley Town Board, thirsting to distinguish themselves, have not yet been gazetted, and therefore cannot legally meet for despatch of business. The document, in the shape of a gazette notice, is daily expected. Mr Hogg, of the Waverley Store, is setting a good example to other frontsection holders in that township. He is having concrete pavement laid the whole length of his premises, footpath width.

The Patea district is evidently attracting the attention of outsiders. Several country properties have lately changed hands, the purchasers being gentlemen who will be likely to turn the naturally good land in this district to profitable account. Two gentlemen from Napier have made purchases, and we were yesterday informed that J. W. Partridge, Esq., of Castle Point, a gentleman of largo experience in cattle and sheep farming, had purchased land near llawera, and will take possession in the course of three or four months.

Agitation re doctor at Waverloy .appears to be on the w-ano. A meeting to further consider the question was to have been he'd last Fricay. The Chairman, however, did not show up, and prominent members of the committee were also absent. Meeting lapsed. The Taranaki Herald says : —We understand that Messrs Johnson and Taylor, of Waitotara and Wanganui, intend giving a prize of £5 at the Taranaki Agricultural Society’s Show, for the heat hack up to 11 stone. In order to qualify, a four feet hurdle will have to bo lumped.

Thckotch Agnes lias loaded with produce &c., for Wellington, and will sail first slant of fair wind.

Messrs Rowe and Sons’ saw mill, near Sanclon, was entirely burned down on Monday the 17th instant. Ross about £SOO.

There will be a big sale of Crown land at New Plymouth, on Saturday next, the 20th instant. As well as land atOpunakc, particulars of which 'nave been advertised in this paper, a large number of town sections at (Jrunui, Tikoraugi, Iluirangb Manganui, and Raleigh, will be olfered i

Mr W. Cowcrn will hold sale at Hawcra to-day. A considerable amount of stock not catalogued is expected at the yards for sale.

The Hon. Secretary of the Hawcra Cricket Club, announces that the opening match of the season will be played on the Waihi ground on Saturday next, commencing at half-past one o’clock. A meeting of cricketers will be held in the evening to adopt rules, &c.