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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 312, 13 April 1878, Page 2

In connection with the animal meeting of the Patea District Land and Building Society, we may mention that the rate of interest for the four years during which the Society has been in operation averaged 12 per cent, on the money invested.

Nominations for Member for fheWaverley Riding of the Patea County Council will require to be made between the hours of ten to twelve o’clock onTuesday next.

Applications-for deferred payment land will be received, during office hours, at District Land Office, Carlyle, to-day; Section 359, Patea district, will be offered at auction.

A correspondent writes in reference to Thursday night’s concert, “ I feel that the Society may be congratulated, and the general public, on the success of the efforts of a few people,in the small village in their attempts to make a small break in the dull monotony of the place. The past concert shews what patience an d perseverance may produce. The concert commenced in A natural way, and B sharp in picking up the parts was well acted upon. C sharp was the order in reading both words and music, and I must say Down with the Dirty Donkey who Does not Do his best to support Every Endeavour to help on such institutions, where Energy—friendly Emulation are combined with Friendly Feeling —where Fun and Frolic Freely Find a Fair Field, to promote a Great General Good, and having pretty well exhausted my dictionary,:! will say Good Bye. Messrs Thompson arid McGuire report selling Mr George Hunter’s farm, Hawera, at £ll per acre, and residence at £450. Also, outside sections at Normanby at £BB per acre; Hawera town sections from £45.

A Normanby correspondent writes—“ It is reported here that a gentleman in Carlyle is about to buy out Border, coach proprietor, Wanganui, for the purpose of running up this way. He or any other coach proprietor that would run up to Normanby, would be well patronised. Some thing of the kind much needed here. Road good now. No obstacles. yesterday’s Chronicle says ;—By telegram we observe that the Rev Mr Fairdough, Wesleyan Minister, accompanied by Mrs Fairclough, left Lyttelton in the Tairoa en route for Wanganui. Mr Fairdough is the minister appointed to Patea.

A branch of the Bank of - New ( Zealand is announced as to ho opened at Normanby, on the 16th instant.

The Chairman of the Harbor Board has, received telegram from contractor for Patea Breakwater, that he .will be in Carlyle on Wednesday next. At the B.M. Courtj Carlyle, on Thursday last, before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M„ Sergeant Whelan charged 11. El Mcßae, under the Lotteries Ordinance of the Taranaki Province, with - having taken part in the Patea Handicap Sweep. Fined ;5s and costs. H. E. P. Adams was charged under the same, Ordinance, but denied the charge. Case dismissed.

Report of first meeting of Wanganui Education Board, in type for last issue, but unavoidably pressed out, will be found in to-day’s issue. Messrs 'Williamson and Co., of New Plymouth, have purchased the business lately carried on by Mr G. F. Marshall, chemist and druggist, Wanganui, and notify Patea settlers that orders sent by post receive prompt attention. Messrs Williamson and Co. have had large experience, and being extensive importers should be enabled to trade advantageously for customers. "

; At the last meeting of the Wanganui County Council, the chairman announced that there was £1,500 to credit at Bank, and all contracts paid to date. The.steamship City of New York, with via San Francisco British Mails, arrived at Auckland on Tuesday night. Patea letters may he expected by this morning’s Taranaki coach. .

The number of new and altered qualifications of electors for the Egmont District, received by the Registration Officer number 99.

The Electoral Rolls for Patea County, copies of which li.ave for the respective Ridings, have just been taken by the Clerk o£ tUo Ooanty Council, show for the currentyear, 1878-9: Hawera Riding—Electors 234, votes 366; Otoia-Riding—Electors432, votes 601; Waverley Riding—Electors 200, votes 311. For the year 1877-8, the numbers were : Hawera Riding—Electors 206, votes 304; Otoia Riding—Electors 463, votes 699; Waverley Riding—Electors 182, votes 315.

There is every prospect of the Patea Steam Navigation Company, lately mentioned as in course of formation, being successfully floated. Preliminary meeting’s have been held, and shares taken up to such an extent as to warrant further steps being taken. Wo understand that Provisional Directors have been appointed, and it has been decided to offer a certain proportion of the shares in Patea. The proposed capital is £5,000, in 100 shares of £SO each. The names of the Directory, which will no doubt be published in a few days, will be a sufficient guarantee of sue" cess, as regards making the concern pay. It only requires that a few more men equally interested in the progress of the district, should step forward and take up shares to put the Company in easy working order. The "Wanganui Herald says :—We learn that Mr J. M. Thompson, of Waitotara, lias sold his property consisting of 1,700 acres to Mr Lowes, of "Wellington, for £l2 per acre. The Wanganui Herald lias been favored with the particulars of the census and agricultural returns just completed for the’ Counties of Rangitikei and Manawatu. In Rangitikei there are 2,064 males and 1,624 females, total 3,687, occupying 676 dwellings. In the same County 88,683 acres are under crops. In Manawatu there are 3,260 males and 2,376 females, total 5,726, occupying 1,288 dwellings. In the County there are 61,296 acres under crops.

The Colonial Bank has just completed the purchase of St. Andrew’s Church (Rev Mr Ogg’s), Lambton Quay, . Wellington! sixty feet frontage, at £215 a foot. The following appointments have been made by the Government: —J. McKerrow, Secretary for Crown Lands, Immigration, and Goldfields ; H. J. H. Elliott,' Undersecretary for Crown Lands and Immigration ; arid Oliver Wakefield, Under-Secre-tary for Goldfields. The Nelson Mail says—The Wcsleyans of Nelson are to be congratulated upon having secured the services of the Rev Rainsford Bavin, who was appointed by the last Conference to the superintendency of this circuit. On account of nomination for member of Patea Council at Waverley on Tuesday next, the Council Offices will be closed.

The Taranaki Herald says—The Chairman of the Harbour Board having telegraphed to Sir George Grey asking when Sir John Goode was likely to be here, has received the following reply : “ Auckland, March 80. T. Kelly, Esq., Chairman of New, Plymouth Harbour Board. Sir John Goode has already been instructed. He will go to Taranaki from ‘Westport, You will be able to follow his movements from Christchurch to Hokitika ; from thence to Greymouth ; and from thence to Westport; and then on to Taranaki.— G. Grey.”

The Manawatu Times says—-With regret we notice the departure from this district of the Eevds. Hammond, Simmonds, McGregor, and Jones. Those gentlemen have been closely identified with the rise and progress of this district during the last few years.

CARLYLE HARMONIC SOCIETY. Thr Carlyle Harmonic Society gave their third quarterly concert on Thursday evening last, to a very full audience, the general verdict being that the result was an improvement on any preceding concert, which shows that the practices have been well attended, and great pains taken to make the performance pleasing both to performers and audience. While the programme was varied, there was rather too much of a leaning towards heavy pieces. A larger percentage of livelier pieces would, we believe, prove more acceptable to the general public. The opening pianoforte duet was well played, the performers being warmly applauded, though the effect was somewhat interfered with, by the audience dropping in ready for the opening chorus “ Forth to the Battle,” which was well and firmly placed before the audience. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the lady singer down for “ None remember thee,” a gentleman came forward, and did his best in “ The River Danube,” a pretty song, well sung. “ The Irish emigrant” was loudly encored. The chorus “ Hark ! the Vesper Bell is stealing,” the most difficult chorus of the evening, was creditable to all concerned, the leading voice ringing out well, and the whole of the -performers acting in . concert. The piece did not, however, take with the audience. “ The Vagabond” was splendidly sung, and was thoroughly appreciated, the singer responding to the encoring. A most excellently executed solo on the violin, was warmly received. The duett “ Sainted mother,” was good throughout. The soprano is so well known, that comment is needless. The contralto appearing for the first time, did remarkably wall. The singer of the “ Ship on fire ” was cordially received, and good hnmouredly recognised the marks of attention. This piece preceded by a lengthy, but well executed piano performance, made an awkward pause for the singer, who, however, on getting fairly started, warmed to the work, and acquitting himself excellently, received genuine marks of approval. The chorus “ O’er the calm and sparkling waters,” was short and sweet, and took well, bringing the first part to a close. After a short interval, the second part commenced with piano overture “ Mettei’s Waltz,” which was a genuine treat, and was highly appreciated. The chorus “ Round the hearth,” went all right, and Was followed by the song “ Good bye Sweetheart,” which was creditably sung, and encored. “ The harp in the air” came next, the lady singer filling the hall with her rich voice. Though the music was difficult all the notes were taken fully and clearly. Hearty applause, encores, and boquets rewarded the performer.. “ The old arm chair” was given as encore. In the quartette “ Come o’er the brook, Betsie” the voices were unevenly balanced. The chorus “ Sancta Maria,” went well, and was followed by “The wanderer,” well snug by a lady, and heartily received. The duett, “ When the wind blows in from the sea,” was a fine musical treat—boquets were thrown for the lady, and hearty applause awarded, until the repeat. “ Hearts of oak,” was given by an old friend of the public, in character, and in good style, who, for hearty eneore, gave “ The British lion.” The chorus, “ From his cave in Snowdon’s Mountain” was followed by “ Rule Britannia,” which latter was thoroughly well performed and received, and brought the evening’s entertainment to a close. Taken altogether the concert was a success, and well varied, especially as regards accompanists at the piano, which was rather a pleasing feature, as showning the great and general interest taken by, Pat'ea ladies in musical accomplishments. One feature we could not appreciate—namely, the general stampede from the platform of the gentlemen in the intervals between choruses. All told, the Society is not over strong, and two or three well-known faces amongst the ladies being missing, had already sufficiently thinned the stage. We must, however, congratulate the Society on the progress made, and the thanks of the community are due alike to the conductor, for the trouble and painstaking care taken in training, and to both vocal and instrumental performers for the assiduity shown in perfecting themselves in their respective parts.