SALE OF SPIRITS TO NATIVES.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 299, 27 February 1878, Page 2

SALE OF SPIRITS TO NATIVES.

{To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sib,— -As the Hon Mr Sheehan (Native Minister) will return to this district in about a month, I think it would be advisable for the Licensed Victuallers of the district to call a meeting and appoint a deputation to meet him on the above subject. I think every one will agree with me in saying that the greater portion of the licensed houses in this County depend to a great extent on native trade ‘more particularly those situated in the centre of

native districts. If we bring our grievances before the Native Minister, in the way in which I have above mentioned, I feel confident he will bring them to the notice of the Government. It will be acknowledged by every one that it is not to the interest of any Government to drive to ruin and bankruptcy any portion of the community. I say ruin most decidedly to those who have houses in the centre of native districts. The Government or those appointed by them grant licenses to houses in the very heart of native districts, and'in a month or two after issue an order not to sell spirits to natives. Now, sir, I feel certain that no Government Would enforce such law, without compensating at least those houses entirely depending on native trade.—l am, &c., PUB.

The Marten Local Board is setting an example in the way of footpath improvem mts. The local paper says—We understand that the footpaths on either side of Broadway will be covered with finescreencd gravel. Broadway will then compare favourably with the main thorougfare of any inland town in the colony. A panorama of New Zealand scenery in being prepared by Messrs Willis and Harry Seymour. The N. Z. Times says— It will be painted on 6,000 feet of canvas, and each picture will be 12 feet in length by 9 high. All parts of the colony will be represented, and the views, dating from the landing of Captain Cook, will represent New Zealand from the earliest period of British civilisation and settlement until the present time, showing what New Zealand was in its primitive state, and what it is iu its present stage of prosperity and progress.

Tlolloioay's Oinimentand Fills. —Diseases and casualties incidental to youth may be safely treated by the use of these excellent medicaments according to the printed directions folded round each pot and box. This Ointment is not alone applicable to external ailments ; conjointly with the Pills it exercises the most salutary influence in checking inflammation in the interior o£ the body ; when rubbed upon the _ back and chest it gives most sensible relief in asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, and threatning consumption. Holloway’s remedies are especially serviceable in liver and stomach complaints. For the cure of bad legs, all sorts of wounds, sores, and_ likewise scrofula and scorbutic affections, this Ointment produces a cooling and soothing feeling most acceptable to the sufferer. For remainder of news see fourth page.