The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 280, 19 December 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1877.

We are glad to see by a telegram which appeared in the Wanganui Herald of the 13th instant, and which had been sent from Hawera to the member for Eangitikei, that several of the leading settlers are beginning to realise the necessity for a separate Board for the administration of the Wasto Lands within the Patoa C unity. When we advocated this matter in articles in October last,our remarks were deemed by some Patoa people, as rather 100 strong. We are pleased, however, to sec the in Rtcr at last taken up with earnestness. The publication ot a private telegram may, possibly, have somewhat surprised the signers, but there is no reason now why they should shrink from the position. An agitation should be begun and carried on vigorously, until one or other of the suggestions made by ns in October last, is "adopted. A separate Land Board

would be best for the county, hut, in any case, there should be & local ollico, with a responsible officer in charge, where all information could be obtained, and land purchased, with an elected representative or Hoard of Advice to sit or consult with the Taranaki Board. Abundant proof has lately been afforded of the small consideration the Taranaki Band Board is disposed to give either to Associations of men (ns the Small Farmers) or private speculators who happen to he resident in Fatea. The present Government itself, while professing to he friends of the people, desiring bonn fide to get settlers on the land, were, when in opposition to the .Atkinson Government, the very men who worked against and caused the tin-owing out by the Assembly of the ■Settlements Advances Bill, a measure which was designed to facilitate the opening up of the Waste Lands of tho colony by advances of money, prior to side, for the construction of roads. The .same parly, now having control of affairs, sit unceremoniously on the Temperance Settlement scheme of Messrs Ekect and Bayly. A second telegram in ihe Jlerald asks “ is it any use appealing to the Government or to ask the Government to dispose of the land on deferred payments, so as to give poor people a chance, of getting haul first-band without being bled by speculators.” If much talking and promises, appeals to postirity, blowing about what it is intended to do, is of any worth, then, by all menus, it would be advisable to appeal to the present G svomuu'iit. None can pile on the agony in that direction so well as Mr George Urey. Mr Sheehan, a young disciple, lias caught up the strain, and at Napier a few days ago stated that if, next session, on their liberal measures being brought on, they fthe Government] found themselves before the age,’’ Ac., they would do so and so. What that will bo must be waited for. Fright I'ul disclosures were to have been made in the Treasury Department of the late Government. Yet Major Atkinson’s linunchtl statement was taken up just -as it had been presented, and Mr Laruach (tho Grey Government Treasurer) complimented the Major on the accuracy of bis tables and the excellent manner in which the statement of the all airs of the colony had been placed before the House. Mr Sheehan (who used, formerly never to be tired of viUii’ying Sir Donald McLean) turns quite round, and, as a member of the Grey Government, eulogises Sir Donald and his Native policy, and intimates that he himself will go lunher in the same direction. Appealing to the present Government will bring forth promises in great, number. If any tiling practical is required—judging by the past —it will require very great pressure on tho part of the people before much will bo granted by them. Expectations run high in regard to what tho present Government arc going to do for this district. They have made a bad start, except so far as promises are concerned. Should even a part of the promised read and railway expenditure be actually made, the district will be largely bench Bed, and will abundantly recoup the colony in increased laud revenue, ii only facilities arc at the same time given for the easy acquisition of laud by buna ji<U‘ occupiers. If promises arc kept we shall willingly accord tho Grey Government full credit. The best manner of keeping the Government up to the mark will be by continual reminders, and lotting them have no rest until their many promises arc in process of fulfilment, or powers are granted to enable the County itself to administer land and curry on necessary public works.

A lkttuu in the Taranaki Herald of the loth instant, enlarges on the importance of metalling the Junction Road (i.e., the road between New Plymouth and Inglewood), and says : —“ Owing to the gi cat number of district roads starting from this one [Junction Road], the metalling of it is of more importance at the present juncture than that of any other line.” The letter may be taken as a fooler, and it is not unlikely that a powerful effort will be made to divert a considerable portion of the money voted for the Mountain Hoad to the metalling of (he Junction Road, which, it will bo argued, is a part of the Mountain Road. "Wo trust that heed will bo taken of the warning given in last issue, and that prompt stops will be taken to secure a failproportion of (he T 17,003 voted. Considering the very large expenditure of money which lias already taken place at the Taranaki end of the road, it would only bo right that at least two-thirds of the money should bo spent on the Patea side of the Patea River. What, however, is most required, is that the worst parts of the road between Inglewood and Nonnanby shall be attended to first.

Groat preparations have been made for the Wesleyan Bazaar, to he held at Carlyle to-day and to-morrow, in the Town Hall. There is every reason to anticipate a successful result. From Wellington and other outside places there have been most liberal contributions of useful household, toilet, and other requisites. Entertainment in the evening for both the young, the middle aged, and the old. The Hall has been most tastefully and artistically decorated with evergreens, and made in every way attractive Stalls are ranged round thehall. A Christmas tree occupies the centre, while an abundant space has been left for promenading. lleiTesdment.s on a most liberal scale have been ptovided. There will be no lotteries, and of the articles for sale, it is believed that every purchaser will have the full value of his or her money, Air F. 11. Jackson will hold cattle sale at Wanganui to-morrow (Thursday). The Taranaki Herald says —We hear that steps have at last been taken with reference to tin; lighthouse for Cape Egmont, as active operations arc being engaged in with regard to the choice of! a site. The arrival of the Ihmimii at New Plymouth on Sunday, the Otli instant, load to a large gathering of townsfolk on the beach. The vessel arrived about G o’clock in the morning, and the passengers (eighty in number) wore all landed by 11 o’clock. The llurnnni made the run from land to laud in 82 days, Captain McKelvic (formerly chief ofliccr on the coasting- steamer Thai be) being commander. The Jlerald of the lilth instant gives a report of a public tea meeting, which was given by way of welcome to (ho passengers, when addresses were delivered by the Bov J. Standrin, Yen Archdeacon Govctt, lle.v F. \V. Isill. Mr llnike, and others. Ministers of I denominations were specially invited to be present. A meeting was hold at Xormanby on Saturday evening last, re Mountain Hoad. Air C. E. Gibson was voted to the chair. It. was resolved by the meeting- that Mr S her wood (now in Wellington) bo telegraphed to, and asked to represent to Government the desire of the people here to have road commenced at once from termination of present contract and carried through the township. Also, if possible, to gcT the whole length of road made passable before winter. The wish.es of the meeting were telegraphed to Mr Sherwood on Monday morning.

The- Wellington Argus reports that at the Presbyterian General Assembly hold in Wellington, tho committee on papers proposed Mio following subjects for next meeting—l. Our Church —its necessities, and how to meet them. 2. Confessions — their authority and use. 3. Tho Gospel ministry—its plac.-, and its power. 4. Materialism —Us more recent aspects. Those papers areallotted as follows . —hue iii-st to Rev J. Hid. Lyttelton ; the second to Rev R. iSomerv’dle, of A ban ; the Rev Robert Fraser, Waipnkura ; and the fourth to Rev James Treadwell, Wanganui. Tim papers to oeenpv not more than had an hour in delivery. — ihe report oi; tne Church Extension committee showed that liftocn ministers had come out from the old country during the year, but tho Church could take twice the number.—An executive committee for live Suslentation Fund wtrs appointed, consisting or Messrs Fatci-sou, Ogg, Ross, and Treadwell, ministers ; Messrs ?JcLoan, Smith, and McGowan, elders. Members of the committee also to be members of the Snstcntation Fund committee.

A Wellington papers says : —Owing to the length of (he session, the, country will have to pay £0,303 in additional sainrios, bonuses to temporary officers, tho Hannard

staff, messengers, etc., that amount having been passed in the House last night. Messrs Barnes and Wilson sold on Saturday 151 hj instant) the township and suburban sections of Midhirst. The town sections ranged from £5 to £l3 10s, and the suburban blocks brought from £2 to £4 10s per acre, the town sections being J-acro, and the suburban blocks being from f) acres to 14 acres. The sale was most satisfactory, the bidding being very brisk and prices good. —'Wanganui Chronicle.

Messrs Goklsborough, report in their circular, dated Melbourne, 28th November, l - Tiie wool din has come forward very freely throughout the past month, the extension of railways having- facilitated its quick transit to the seaboard. The usual quantity has been largely supplemented by shipments fiom New tie nth Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania, several thousand bales having thus been already added to the catalogues Many other lots are advised as being en routs ; and Med bourne is now evidently fairly established as the great Australian central market for the sale of wool, as evidenced by the fact of nearly all the principal buyers being now located hero, and by the increasing quantities ottered at the sales. The catalogues from the commencement of the season, on October 24th, to date, have comprised G‘3,41)9 bales, of which .00,1310 bales have boon sold. The proportion disposed of is thus unusually large, Avhieh shows that buyers have bid up freely, and that growers have been satisfied to accept the prices offered. The ruling quotations arc equal to those current last season for ordinary to average clips, and on superior lots they are about Id per lb, higher. Greasy wools have ranged up to ICQd per lb. Washed sorts have ruled up to"2s df per lb.

From notice in another column it will be seen that Mr William Dixon, of the Patoa Paperhanging Warehouse, is about to extend operations, and, while new premises arc being erected for a branch establishment at Hawera, will temporarily carry on business in the building owned by Messrs Fraser and Tregear.

A meeting of all willing to aid in getting up an entertainment for the benefit of Hawera Cricket Club is convened for this evening.

At the R.M. Court, Carlyle, yesterday morning, before C. A. Wray, Esg., R.M., W. Bhorweoler sued A. Wood (clerk), for £B, value of horse purchased from the plaintiff. Judgment was given for plaintiff for amount and costs. —Evidence was taken in the case of R. C. Hughes (New Plymouth), v. John Lyttle, the amount of claim being £1 Bs. for preliminary expenses in a case in which plaintiff had been instructed to conduct on behalf of defendant, but which through Mr Lyttle leaving New Plymouth could not be brought on.

Mr F. C. Sparks, of Carlyle, whoso pe 7 formances on the piano arc everywhere appreciated, presided at the Musical entertainment given at Waverley on Friday evening last. The entertainment was a thorough success, and when the company present themselves at Carlyle and Ilawera, where there will be more elbow room, and scope for the display of their respective talents, we doubt not but they will he greeted with large audiences.

The Canterbury Times says-'-Tho rejection of the Lotteries Bill has given a fresh impetus to sweeps.” Several are announced on he West Coast, on Australian races, and Wellington and Wanganui each have £I,OOO sweep in process of development on local races. In an account of the timber trade in the Wairoa district the Auckland Star says— Already the extensive mills at Te Kopuru and Aratapn, together with the forest operations of Mr Oargcvillc and others, give employment to 1.500 hands; and the turn out from this and the other Kaipara rivers last j’ear exceeded 17 million feet of timber, Any day ships from 300 to 700 tons may bo seen loading at the wharves. The only effectual remedy for enlarged fetlocks is to have the horse fired on the joints which exhibit weakness. This lias a two-fold beneficial effect. In the first place, the application of actual cautery will draw towards" the part a healthy and abundant supply of blood ; and secondly, when the cicatrix heals it will bo found there is a light and permanent bandage round the part. Have the opciation performed ln r some practical scientific man and yon need not be apprehensive of an eye sore of any importance being left. There is no doubt as to the beneficial effects which will result. —From gleanings in the Canterbury Times.