FINISH UP.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 259, 3 October 1877, Page 3

FINISH UP.

(To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sih, — “Observer” evidently is one of the right sort, and what is wanted, and I y agree with his sentiments, cxabout Eoad Boards, 11' lie can see a'dy fair play in the Patea West or Patea East Eoad Boards, or economical management, I can’t; and, as “Observer” has evidently more perseverance and more patriotism, I shall bow to superiority and retire, being- like a tired horse with his shoes taken off. and turned into a paddock for rest. But, if at any time “Observer” wants assistance, if it can be rendered, it will be always at call from ONE WHO HATES TRICKEEY.

very powerful engines are shortly expected from New York, to be placed upon the Canterbury railways. They are (says the Times) far superior to anything of the kind we have yet had in the country, and Mr Conyers anticipates being able to do thojournoy with them from Christchurch to Tirnaru in less than four hours. Under the head of “ Scientific notes,” the Canterbury Times says: —In speaking of this machine, I am reminded that the longdookcd for gorse-cutting machine has not yet made its appearance in a satisfactory form. The manufacturers of Canterbury have not, however, allowed the matter to drop, and at the next exhibition of the Canterbury Agai cultural and Pastoral Association, there will in all probability bo some new and striking exhibits. One machine which I have seen in course of construction appears to combine the right principles, and its inventor is somewhat sanguine of success.