The Patea Mail (Published Wednesdays and Saturdays ) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1878.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 311, 10 April 1878, Page 2

The Patea Mail (Published Wednesdays and Saturdays ) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1878.

Telegrams frra Wellington last night mention number of important changes in Heads of Departments of Civil Service. Store department to. be abolished. Reports of the finding of alluvial gold near Wellington prevail. Telegrams from Auckland stated that Sir George Grey had declined to be banquetted at Hamilton, and that there was no sign of mail steamer up to 6.30 p.m. • At a meeting of the Carlyle Sinking Club, lately held, Mr D. M. Harris was appointed Manager, Secretary, and Treasurer. The names of . sixteen members were given in- It waa agreed that the subscription should be 10s for the season, same as last vear. The Secretary was instructed to apply for use of the Carlyle Town Hall. Nothing but court-plaster will stick on the bronze cheek of a lawyer.

Mr W. Cowern will hold usual stock sale at Kakararnea, to-day, at two o’clock. Mr F. R. Jackson will hold sale of valuable imported sheep, &c., at Wanganui, on Thursday, tlth instant. Readers are reminded that the Carlyle Harmonic Society’s concert takes place 'tomorrow evening in the Town Hall. The programme speaks for itself. From the regularity in attendance at practices, and other indications of interest taken by the members in the coming concert, a successful result is anticipated as regards efficiency and attractiveness of the conceit. The general public only repuire to attend in numbers to ensure precuniary success, and so encourage the Society to fresh effort.

' The Taranaki Herald, of the 4th instant, says—“ Mr W. Howitt, who is leaving this end of the district for the purpose of starting in business as baker at Carlyle, was entertained the other evening, at a supper given by his fellow-settlers at Okato, when a most cordial leave-taking ensued.” We may mention that Mr Howett has secured section and premises from Mr W.Williams, opposite, the County Council Buildings Additions and alterations arc now being made, preparatory to commencing business.

’ The late Wellington Argus has been purchased by a Mr Thomas Gardner, who has had 244 years experience as a newspaper man in California. Tne make up and style of the paper has been Americanised, and the name altered to that of the Evening Chronicle. In his opening address the proprietor says of the paper that “ its course will be liberal in the broadest sense of the word ; and while in every way, and on all subjects, it will be thoroughly free and independent, it will remain neutral on none.” A fair start has been made in the way of direct speaking, and in a style quite different to the ordinary run of colonial journals. If the proprietor sticks to his programme this American notion should prove a thorough success.

A suggestion has been made by a correspondent under the heading “Woman’s mission,” as to desirable internal alterations of fixings and moveables in the Church of England. We should be happy to chronicle the accomplishment of the improvements suggested, but being more a matter of private than , public concern, the letter is omitted.

•We call attention to sale of deferred payment land Otoia-Opaku Block on Saturday next. Intending purchasers should apply early at the District Land Office, Carlyle, where the necessary forms and information may be obtained. Applications must be sent in during office hours. Sixteen lots are open for selection. One section will also be offered for sale by auction same day at noon. Two are advertised, but we have been remmsteA.lw. vv ray xo wuouraw section 528, it having been discovered that the land had been promised to the natives, and has therefore been withdrawn from sale. The order came too late to alter advertisement (which is on the front page) for present issue, but will be altered for Saturday. The Cricket Match Patea (less 3 of their cracks) v Manulahi, came off on the ground of the former on Saturday last' The day was a most glorious one—proper cricketer’s weathe.r The ground was in right good order, more especially the principal piece—the pitch. All hands admitted it to be the best ground they bad played on this season. Taplin was elected captain of the Patea Team, and Peacock for Manutahi. The former having won the toss sent Manutahi to the wickets, who, after steady play, scored 41 for first innings. The Patcas then went in and made ; 65. Manutahi again took the wickets and all were disposed of for 28, leaving Patea Bto get to win. F. Homeland D. Williams went in and quickly put the 8 together, without losing a wicket—thus leaving Patea Team winners by 10 wickets. Dawson 11 and Corrigan IB were the chief performers on Manutahi side, the latter going in first, played steadily throughout the innings, and carried his bat out at the finish. For the ■Patea side Taplin was to the fore with an At score for 20, W. Dixon following with 10, the only double figures secured. Baggett and D. Williams scored 8 each. The bowling on both sides was good. • The best of good feeling existed on both sides. A scratch match was afterwards played which brought a most enjoyable day to a close. The return match is to be played at Manutahi on Saturday, 13th instant.

TheWanganni Herald in taking a genera* view of bright prospects, says—“ Turning from harbor works, we notice that'raihvay extension is inviting the attention of contractors. The Patea line is to be continued on from Kai Iwi to across the Waitotara riveiy a distance' of 12 miles and 70 chains. The specifications include formation and permanent way, so that we may expect another contract will shortly be issued for the permanent way from Aramoho Junction to Kai Iwi. That done, the line will be opened for traffic right through to Waitdtara. We trust that will not be long the terminus, but that the survey will be carrze<l on so tliat WayerUy may be reached. The Waitotara contract may be roughly estimated as worth between thirty and forty thousand pounds, 18 months from the acceptance.of the tender being the time given for completion.”

At the last meeting of the Taranaki County Council Colonel Trimble reported that he had applied for another £3,000 to Government for the Mountain Road, but had been refused. The Council resolved that assistance should be given to the Surveyor for the purpose of laying off the Mountain Road in sections, for forming, to tlie extent of £2,500, inclusive of contract already entered into, reserving £SOO for gravelling the worst parts.

We clip tlyi following from the Taranaki Herald's report of Waste Land Board meeting, held on the Ist April—The chairman was authorised to make an abstract of the Waste Lands Act.—A return of the land sold by Captain Wray, at Carlyle, was read as follows: —3 rural sections in the Otoiu-Opaku Block, sold, £1,314 ’l4s; 4 unsold; 12 town sections at Kakararnea, £134 10s; 6 unsold.—ln response to application from Patea County, it was resolved, “ That as soon as the present portion of Stratford has been offered for sale, that the Government be requested to furnish means for falling the south side of the river. A letter was read from Mr Taplin asking that section 812 at Patea might be sold to him. The Board instructed the Chairman to make inquiries about the same. —A letter was read from air P. Campbell, saying he would not have applied for the land, had not the Road Board wanted to alter the road a second time, which would cut him off from about nine chains of frontage, and which would prevent him getting a dray to the lower end of his place. He also stated that he did not intend to offer for vhe land at Captain Wray’s valuation of it. —The Chairman was instructed to reply to the effect that the sale of the section as advertised would have to be proceeded with.

Referring to the charge of perjury preferred by D. M. Hogg, of Waverley, against Frederick and Mrs Wall at, tried at the District Court Criminal Sittings, and about which the jury were unable to agree, the Taranaki Herald says—Monday, Ist April, the case was again recommenced, and a second jury empannelled. This jury also not being able to agree to an unanimous verdict, were locked up for the night. On Thursday, still not being able to agree, the jury were discharged without giving a verdict. Mr liaise then (having consulted the Crown Prosecutor in ‘the meantime) entered a nolle prosequi in each case, ihe defendants were accordingly liberated, avid the Court dissolved.

The Taranaki Herald of tfco 2nd April, says —-We published yesterday the report, of a very interesting proceeding which took place in the Hffil on Saturday evening, w-’ien Colonel Iritnble presented Mr Cl W- Hursthouso with a handsome gold watch, which had been subscribed for by his numerous friends and acquaintances, as a token of the esteem in which he was held. Colonel Trimble prefaced the presentation-with a few remarks, in which lie referred to Mr Hursthouse’s past career, and those remarks we can fully endorse. It is needless for any one to refer to Mr Hursthouse’s ability in his profession, for there are works around us that bear witness to his skill ; .whilst his genial disposition has gained for him so many friends that, as he stated himself,, we believe, he has not such a thiugas an enemy in the place. Although the Government has severed his connection with the Civil Service, we are glad to hear from Mr Hursthouse that it is not his intention to leave the place, and we hope that his prosperity in his profession will be unimpeded, and that he may long live to wear the watch that was presented ‘to him on Saturday evening. The Church Chronicle , the April number of which is just to hand, referring to the Bishop’s visitation to the West Coast says “The Bishop returned to Wellington on the ISth’qf March, after an absence of four weeks. On Sunday, the 17th of February, he attended Divine service at the Mission Chapel at Putiki, Wanganui. The following Sunday he spentatC?rlylc, and preached both morning and evening hi St. George's Church, the Rev A. Dasent being present and reading prayers. , It would hardly appear that interest in Church work had kept pace with the general progress and improvement that have taken place in this line district during the last few years. No doubt to combine for united action is not easy when the population is spread over a large area. On the 27th the. Bishop, accompanied by Mr Dasent, went to Hawera, distant about twenty miles from Carlyle. Notice had been given that there would be a meeting held for the purpose of discussing the of building a churph, preparatory to further efforts towards extending the ministrations of religion in the place; but those who met the Bishop were of opinion that the subject required further consideration. Mr Goodson, who was present, offered to give a site for a church at Waihi ; but the suitability of the site at the present time did not appear to be quite certain. On the Ist of March the Bishop and Mr Dasent came, to Waverley for the same purpose. Here again—possibly for want of a sufficient general notice—very few people attended the meeting. However, it was resolved to meet again, and let the Bishop know what might be thought advisable in reference to the erection of a church. There certainly ought to be churches erected as soon as possible at Hawera, Waverley and other places on the coast. Mr Goodson .has given a valuable and suitable site for a church near the road, about seven miles from Waliganui.

PATEA HARBOUR BOARD. The first meeting of the newly elected Board was bold on Monday at Carlyle. Present: MessrsSliei'Wood, Milroy, Taplin, Gibson, Bridge, and Williamson. Minutes oil' previous ■ meeting read and confirmed. . Mr Milroy was temporarily voted to the chair, the first business being the election of Chairman to the Board. Proposed by Mr Taplin, seconded by Mr Williamson, and carried unanimously, “That Mr G. F. Sherwood be elected Chairman of the Patea Harbour Board.” Mr Sherwood thereupon took the chair. The Secretary having tendered Ins' resignation, on account of other pressing duties, it was proposed by Mr Gibson, seconded by Mr Williamson, and carried, “That the resignation of Mr F. Cowern, as Secretary, be accepted with regret.”

Proposed by Mr Taplin, seconded by Mr Bridge, and carried, “ That applications for Secretary to the Harbour Board, at the rale of £3O per annum, be called for by two insertions in the Patea Mail.”

Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Gibson, and carried, '“That Mr Harkness Hamilton, of Auckland, be accepted as surety in room of Mr Reid, at the desire of Mr Dixon, contractor.”

Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Sherwood, and carried, “ That the Clerk apply to the Town Board for payment of all the gravel taken from tiro Harbour Board reserve, since the Bth of March ultimo.”

Proposed by Mr Williamson, seconded by Mr Milroy, and carried, “ That Messrs Sherwood, Taplin, Milroy,-and Gibson, be a sob-committee to arrange for erection of wharf and goods shed, and to report at next meeting.” Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Williamson, and carried, “That the Chairman, Messrs Taplin, and the mover, be a committee to confer with the Returning Officer regarding his claim of £4l 2s 5d for electing members of Harbour Board.”

Proposed by'Mr Gibson, seconded by Mr Williamson, and carried, “ That in all cases of advertising the Clerk be instructed to have a copy of advertisement, with date of each insertion attached to account.” The meeting adjourned; CARLYLE TOWN BOARD. A meeting of the above Board was held in the Council Buildings, on Monday evening. Present : Messrs Sherwood (in .the chair), Aitchison, Adams, Contis, Milroy, Taplin, and Williams. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence read. Proposed by Mr Milroy, seconded by Mr Williams, and carried, “ That the application of Mr Hirst to have icpairs done in. Norfolk Street be’referred to the working committee, to report thereon at the next ordinary meeting of the Board.” Mr Gibson to be informed that his application for permanent levels, and to stack bricks in Leicester Street, wili be attended to by the woiking committee. The Working Committee reported the putting in of a culvert in Leicester Street, and the widening of bridge in Unthanks Road as completed. The cleaning out of swamp drain had been delayed through scarcity of labour, but arrangements had been made for an immediate start. The footpath contract had been completed, but required some of the lumps of gravel reduced upon which certificate would be granted. Proposed by Mr Williams, seconded_ by Mr Contis, and carried, “That the.-Clerk ascertain whether Mr Eiskiim lias removed the fence from the road or sections 1 to 12, Block 43, and in case lie has done so, to request him to replace it at once.” i’roposed by Mr Coutts, seconded by Mr Wilhams, and carried, “ That this Board is of opinion that Taranaki Road and part of Bedford Street ought to be formed the whole -width, and that the Secretary write to the County Council asking them to assist in the matter.”

Proposed by Mr Adams, and seconded by Mr Tapia, “That Sergeant Whelan be re-appointed os Inspector of Nuisances for the ensuing year, at a salary of £lO a year.” On '.notion of Mr Aitchison, seconded by Mr Contis, the sum was altered to £7. An amendment by Mr Williams, seconded by Mr Milroy, “ That the salary be £5, lapsed. The original motion, as amended to £7, was therefore carried.”

Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for March showkl—Receipts : balance from February, £BB ; receipts during month, £llO 10s—total £l9B 10s. Expenditure—cheques issued for £lßl4s 7d ; balance, £179 15s 51—total £l9B 10s, A statement for the year was laid on the table and passed for auditing. Accounts were passed and the meeting adjourned.

. > PATE A WEST ROAD BOARD. The ordinary meeting of the above Board was held at the Secretary’s Office, Carlyle, on Monday last. Present: Messrs R. E. Mcßae (in the E. J. Morgan, E. R. Morgan, A.. Hunter,; P. Wilson, and E. M. Honeyficld. ■ Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. '.

Correspondence—Letter from Minister of Crown Lands notifying that instructions had been issued for surveyor to examine the Hursthouse Road, and report if the hush had been felled bn the proper line of road.—Telegram froii Treasury, Wellington, stating that subsidy could not be paid until returns had b?en forwarded; that letter had been sent on Ist November, 1877, and telegram *on 14th March last, but had not been replied to. The Secretary reported that (he telegram had been delivered to Mr H. S. Peacock, the late chairman of the Board, who had promised to forward it to the; Board’s office : the letter he had not been! able to trace.

Proposed by' Mr Hunter, seconded by Mr Wilson, and carrikh “ That the Secretary write to the Chief Surveyor, New Plymouth, informing- [him that the Board require that the Huisthouse Road be traversed from the Mahutahi to the J oil Road, and further, if necessary. Proposed by Mr; t. R. Morgan, seconded by Mr Honeyfieldj and carried by -4 to 2 votes, That notice (hould be given that a rate of 6d in the £ would be struck on the 13th May, on al rateable property within the district. An amendment by Mr Mcßae and Mr P. Wilson, that the rate should be 9d in the i, was lost by 4 to 2 votes : J ■ 1 - - ■ 1

Resolved, That the Secretary take the necessary steps to get the 'deviations on Tnmaba and Kakaramca Roads gazetted. Proposed by Mr Mcßae, seconded by Hunter, “That Messrs Bouayficdd and E. R. Morgan, be appointed to inspect the Tongahoe Road contract.” Carried by the casting vote of the chairman. Proposed by Mr Wilson, seconded by Mr E. J. Morgan, and- lost, “That Mr Frazer be employed to the Tongahoe Road contract. Resolved, “That in consequence of the ro'adsjhbeing constantly destroyed about Mauntahi, that Mr E. J. Morgan employ labor at once to impound all cattle found straying on the roads.” ' Committee appointed to inspect works on Joli Road, reported that they had let the contract for felling bush and scrub, to Messrs Wright and Church, for the sum of £7 10s The report was adopted. Accounts were passed, and next meeting appointed for Monday, 13th May, after which meeting adjourned. PATEA EAST ROAD BOARD. A special meeting of the above Board was held at the office of the Board, on Monday last, for Ihe transaction of the ordinary business of the Board. Present; Rev A. Daseut(in the chair), and Messrs R. Horner, Gower, andNicholson. Minutes of previous general meeting read, amended, and confirmed ; also minutes of special meeting, read and confirmed. , Correspondence read. Proposed by Mr Gower, seconded .by Mr Horner, and carried, “That tenders be called for felling bush one chain wide, on Mr Howie’s Road,, as far as Howie’s entrance, and for clearing 12 feet wide in the centre level with the ground. Also for doing the same from last felling contract on Putahi Road, as far as track cut by Mr Hutchison, on the northern boundary of Howie’s section.

Proposed by Mr Horner, seconded by Mr Gower, and carried, “ That Mr Gibson be allowed to construct necessary culvert on Wilson Road under superintendence of the Chairman and the mover.”

Proposed by Air Nicholson, seconded by Mr Gower, and carried, “ That-the Secretary be instructed to write in answer to the letter of Secretary of Crown Lands, dated doth November, 1877, and inform him that Messrs Fraser and Tregcar, surveyors to the Board, will receive the necessary authority for pegging off the road referred to in the application.” A statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ending 31st March, was laid before the Board, showing Receipts— Balance from 31st March, 1877, of £145 11s (5 cl ; receipts during year £IG2 2s 4d —total £307 13s lOd. Expenditure during year £ll3 14 71; balance (including cheque for., subsidy p'aced to credit of Board at Bank of New Zealand, in error, of £9 Os 8d) £193 19s 3d—total £307 13s lOd, The full statement will be published after audit. Separate statements for the past three months, during time which the Board had not met, were, also ■laid on thetable, Accounts were passed and the meeting adjourned.