The Patea Mail. (Published Wednesdays and Saturdays) SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1878.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 330, 15 June 1878, Page 2

The Patea Mail. (Published Wednesdays and Saturdays) SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1878.

A football match will be played inCarlylo to-day, when a meeting of combined teams will be held to consider the advisability of forming’ a County Team. On the matter of railway line between Sundnn and Foxton, meetings were lately held at which Mr Campbell, one of the principle owners in the Douglas Flock, said that the North Island had been shamefully neglected in the matter of its railroads as compared with the South. The Advocate asks—Why has it been so ? Is it that the North Island lias not clamoured as the South did, or that its vast resources have been ignored by Government which received their chief support from Southern members? Certainly there is no part of the colony which would make a larger return from the expenditure than that which lies between Manawatu and Taranaki,, and now that the means are again at the disposal of the Government, it behoves the colonists to see that they got their fair lilmw in tins n.-irf of tlm onionV.

Referring to the floating of the loan in England, the Hawkes Bay Herald inclines to giving Messrs Lnrnach and Wood considerable credit for the success attained, but says, “ We do not, however, underrate the services of Sir Julius Vogel '[■ hero can be. no question as to their high value. It is not alone that he is indefatigable in carrying out the duties which appertain to his office, but he is besides incessant in his endeavours to place before the British public a favorable, and yet a strictly truthful, view of the attractions and resources which New Zealand presents, and his ready pen is always promptly put to use to defend the colony against its maligners. He lias shown also that he possesses a very excellent qualification for •ins position — Umt nf turnin' enabled to subordinate his own views to those of the Government which he represents, carrying out unqueslioningly the directions of his principals, though those directions may run counter to his own opinions.” The Wanganui Chronicle does not exactly agree with the revolutionary movement on the part of Government, in the proposal to vest all the paid magistracy of the colony, in the hands of lawyers. It says—“ What we may expect with none but lawyers as Resident Magistrates is matter for grave consideration, to say nothing of the pleasant prospect of seeing our Magistrates Courts left half their time to the tender mercies of the “ great unpaid,” who vie are told are to bo put on active service ‘forthwith. . . . With respect to the wholesale abolishment, of Resident Magistrates, wo fancy the Government will find they have not quite realised the full meaning of their innovation. . . . We think Sir George Grey had better confine his prentice hand to less dangerous experiments than the wholesale disturbance of the machinery of law and practice, or he may find when too late that he has, while endeavouring 1o do good, indicted a deep injury.” Our contemporary is of opinion that in places like Wanganui, where the decisions of the II.M. give general satisfaction, present arrangements should not be disturbed, and that reforming machinery should only be applied at present in the less favoured places of the Colony. On Wednesday cveniqg the Eev P. W. Fairclough delivered his promised lecture in the Carlyle Town Hall, on il The Eastern Question.” A considerable audience was in attendance, Manntahi and Kakaramea, to their great credit, being well represented. But for the political meeting being held at Waverley by Mr Bryce, visitors would have shown up from that direction. In illustration of tiie countries to be spoken of, the

lecturer bad prepared a huge map, showing the whole of Europe and Asia and the larger portion of Africa. The immense area of Russia was thus made clearer than could possibly have been done by the most elaborate verbal description. Commencing with Eussia, and passing on to Turkey and India, and incidentally referring to other countrios represented, the lecturer detailed in a clear and striking manner the leading characteristics'of each, areas, populations, resources, peculiarities of race, religion, and showing the general bearing of the whole on what, is understood as the Eastern Question. Interspersed with figures, indi" eating considerable research in the gettingup of the lecture, were pleasing character sketches, and selections from standard authors, which wore all well rendered and deservedly applauded. The lecturer has a pleasing and ready manner of delivery, and earned high praise generally for the excellency of tire lecture delivered. The Eev P. W. Fairclougli will deliver the same Jeeture on Monday evening' next in the II aw era Town HalL

The following telegram has been received in reply to question by the County Council—“ The whole of the £7,000 has been allocated, £3,000 of it to your County. There is a further vote but the Minister declines to authorise any portion of it pending the expenditure of the amount already authorised. The Waitotara-Stoney River vote will , not bo expended until spring.— John Knowles.”

Nominations for the office of Auditor to the Patea West Hoard Board, will be received by tlielloturning‘Oflicer (Air W. Dale) at Kakaratnea Town Hall, up to noon on Monday. The native lease noticed in last issue as having been negotiated by MrjWilliams for Mr Cavcriil, of New Plymouth, comprises 500 acres and is situated near Kormanby. The Block between Oco and Opnnake is still unsettled. Tenders for work on the Mountain Hoad require to be sent in to the Count}’ Council on Monday. Messrs Thomson and McGuire will hold the first of a regular series of produce and general merchandise sales, at Hawera today. Mr \\ r . Dale will hold general sale at his Mart, Carlyle, to-day.

Something like a sensation was created in Carlyle on Wednesday morning last, at the mustering, near the Town Hal!, of a really fine looking Jot of ablebodied and in somecases portly looking townfolks. What could it all mean—it was too early for a public meeting—too early for a dinner or even an ordinary business meeting. It was too early for a beer. None looked as if they had left home without breakfasting. And all seemed contentedly awaiting whatever might turn up. After a short deliberation the party formed in a sort of straggling marching order, and paced the footpath jeading seawards, the object of their attack evidently being on the outskirts of the town. Lieutenant Hirst, a celebrity” during the war and since, fell in at the side of the party quite naturally, though not in regimentals, noi indeed was any of the party. It turned out that the party comprised members of the Town Board, with the Town Clerk and Engineer, it-having been agreed at a meeting held previous night that they should parade the town to decide about levels and a drainage scheme. Some of the more portly members evidently were not used to marching exorcise, and a very short experience of the sand-hills baked thorn. Longing eyes were turned to the formed and gravelled pathways of the town. A survey from an eminence near the Catholic Church was deemed sufficient in the sandy direction, and the right about face was adopted almost unanimously.

’John Bryce, Esq., M.H.Ih, addressed Ins Waved ey constituents on Wednesday evening last. There was a crowded meeting, many being unable to squeeze themselves in. The address was listened to with attention, and at the close, a vote of thanks and confidence was passed.

Messis McLean and 13 road bent have altered the date of their Ilawera Stock Sale, front the 2Gth to Friday the 2lst June. ■

The Railway petition now lying for signature at Wavorlcy and Waitotara, will be closed on Saturday, 22nd instant. Working Men’s Club movement in Wellington, though but a short time started, has proved a splendid success, and now and suitable premises have been erected in Manners-street. In connection with the above club, a Fine Arts and Industrial Exhibition is announced for the 24th instant. Mr It. W. Carey lias undertaken the management of the Exhibition. Valuable paintings and other works of art are being sent from Napier, Wanganui and other parts of the Colony, The Exhibition will include works of art, industrial exhibits, geological specimens, and curiosities of every description. A private letter received by gentlemen in Carlyle-mentions that the Exhibition promises to be a great success, contributions having been sent in from most unexpected quarters.

Our Wavcrley correspondent writes — Mr Bryce assisted by Mr Williams, held an investigation Wednesday in the matter of the protest entered by Mr Bridge against the late election of the school committee. Considerable evidence was taken on both sides, which will of course be duly forwarded to the Education Board, when the question will be definitely decided—A deputation of the Town Board waited on Mr Bryce Wednesday afternoon, consisting of Mr Swinbourne (chairman) and Mr Caldwell, to consult him on the matter of the Town Belt. Mr Bryce advised the chairman to write to the Minister of Lands, under cover to him, when die would endeavour to got the matter satisfactorily settled.—l hear that an information has been laid against one of our publicans for allowing card playing in Ins house. Had this been the action of the police, taken with good reason, nothing could be said, but in this case it is generally understood that the informant is a private individual, who is simply trying to make use of the law as a channel for the ventilation of private spite, and consequently public feeling is strong against him, especially as the house in question has, under the present proprietorship, been conducted with the greatest decorum. Friday the 21st instant, is fixed for the healing when doubtless the scales of justice will be called into requisition to temper the strong arm of the law. Mr Thynne, Chairman of the Manawatu County Council, has been selected to represent that body at the forthcoming Conference to be bold at Wellington.

We have received summary of Mr Bryce’s speech from our Waverley correspondent, which, on account of part holiday yesterday, wo are compelled to hold over.

The Hawke’s Bay Herald, of the Ist instant, contains the report of the annual meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society, which shows the importance and financial position of the Society—“ The total receipts of the Society for the year have been £1,097 10s 2d ; expenditure, £1173 17s, leaving an overdraft at the Bank of £7O Gs 10(1. Spent in prizes—cash, £9O 8s ; cups and medals, £383 175.”

The N.Z. Times says;—“ The Nelson Jam and Fruit Preserving Company has apparently an excellent prospect before it, and if it succeeds, as it ought to do, in producing a first-rate article, and there is plenty of the raw-material in Nelson, at less price than is paid for imported jams and preserves, the undertaking will in all probability be a most lucrative and successful affair.”

The Lake Wakatip Mail of a recent date says— ‘ v The heavy falls of snow down country last week much impeded—and in some instances prevented travelling. The train which left Fairlight on Wednesday morning at half-past six, and was duo at Invercargill at noon, did not reach its destination til! seven o’clock at night. The floods also down Southland have not proved an unmitigated evil, for it has drowned thousands and thousands of rabbits.”

The Manawatu Times says—Mr Joseph Ivess, whose name is identified with the starting of newspapers in every conceivable and inconceivable quarter of the Colony, passed through the district last week, on his route to Wanganui, we believe to negotiate for the disposal of the Ashburton Mail, one of his Canterbury ventures. The celebrated King of Pryghia had the power given him of turning whatever he touched into gold, and it is said of Mr Ivoss, that upon whatever soil he treads, from thence a newspaper blossoms into existence. As this West Coast appears to be somewhat prolific in the commodity, it is just possible he may find on this occasion he is “crowded out.”