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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 355, 11 September 1878, Page 2

G. F. Sherwood, Esq., who went to Wellington at 11 10 commencement of the session to arrange for the introduction of an Amended' Patea Harbor Bill, returned to Carlyle by coach on Monday. Previously to his leaving- Wellington, Mr Sherwood had the authority of Ministers for stating that, instructions would be issued for the immediate construction of a section of the railway commencing at the Paten Fiver. The ordinar} - meeting- of the Palea Harbor Board was held directly after Mr Sherwood’s return, which, after transact ion of business, adjourned until 8 p.m. on Saturday. It is probable Mi Sherwood will leave again for Wellington after the meeting.

The second reading of the Patca Harbor Bill was arranged for Wednesday attcrnoon last, and siuud second amongst (he Orders of the Hay. Unfortunately Major Atkinson (the member in charge of the Bill) was absent from the House when the Bill was called on, and consideration was postponed for a week. We hope it may not be altogether lost, though, with thirtytwo others in the field, we fear it will now stand a poor chance.

There is every likelihood of Palea comity being shortly made a Sheep District, ami which will be overlooked by an Inspector. In connection with this a government dip will be erected at some convenient place within the couniy. Items forwarded by a correspondent. — A quadrille assembly took place at Manulabi, on Thursday night, the sth instant, which was very successful. On Saturday the football match between llawera and Wavcrloy excited considerable interest. The weather turned out worse than on the previous Saturday Thu sides appeared to be very evenly matched, llawera winning b} half a point. Far too much time was lost arguing during the game. Subject for debate at Improvement Class on Thursday, 12th instant, to bo “ Limited Monarchy v Republicanism.” ‘‘ Have you seen it ?” uttered in a joyful satisfied sort of manner was the salute to many in Carlyle dining Monday. The look of pitifnlness bestowed on any unfortunate behind-the-age individual who should innocently ask “seen what?” was something to be very long remembered. “ Why, the Ilarmoinc Society’s new Ho. 2 iron scmi-Grand Piano by Kaps of Dresden which took prize medal at the Centennial Exhibition and which also took honors wherever exhibited. It is a perfect beauty for shape and make — compact, strong, and handsome. As a piece of furniture it is exquisite, but for tone, volume, and all other musical excellencies it is bliss beyond compare. Charmsir, charming sir, charming sir.” Tins instrument will appear in public for the first time this evening, on the occasion of the entertainment to be given in the Carlyle Town Hall in aid of the Church Parsonage Fund. The vocal part of the entertainment is expected to be a success. There is also the new piano. We should think few wi l ! miss the treat.

The s.s. Clyde on last trip brought a new double buggy for J. S. Greig, Esq., of Hawera, made at the carriage factory of Mr James Hamilton, Wanganui. The machine is fitted with latest break appliances, and has a comfortable, as well as shapely appearance, and is altogether a specimen of good workmanship. Two others of the same pattern are ready for the Hawera district, one of which is for the celebrated Tito Kowaru, Looks asif timber merchants and builders were going to be busy at Carlyle for some time to come. Several buildings are now in progress, tenders are being - called for others, and plans being prepared. The great drawback is difficulty of procuring timber, the rough weather having prevented sailingcraft venturing here. Mr Dale has just arranged for the erection of doublestorey business premises adjoining the Auction Mart. On Sunday a five-months patient in the Patea Hospital, aged 42 years, named Michael Foley, died. His ailment was ulceration of the internal ear, which caused inflammation of the brain, and resulted in death. Deceased was a Roman Catholic, and the Rev Father Pertuis was in attendance from Hawera to conduct the burial service on Tuesday. Messrs Thomson and McGuire announce aconsiderable sale of land, furniture, books, and merchandise on Saturday nest, without reserve. Mr W. Cowern will hold his Kakararaea stock sale to-day. Mr F. R. Jackson’s regular cattle sale at Wanganui takes place to-day.

Hope was awhile ago held out that a Local Land Board would be established for Patea County. There is now very little probability of the Bill being introduced into the Assembly. We understand that at the end of the month an alteration will be made in the time of arrival and departure of the coach, and that mails for the south will be closed at ten o’clock at night instead of as now. In connection with this we may mention that instructions are likely to be issued lor mails from Wellington to the various townships north of Wanganui to be made up separately to enable them to be forwarded right through. At present a day is frequently lost through the mails being delayed in Wanganui for the purpose ol being resorted. If this arrangement is carried out, letters from Wellington will bo delivered here on the second day after being despatched instead of the third day as now. The same rule will apply for letters going south. We call the attention of sheep owners and producers to the terms tor trading advertised by the N. Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency, and the advantages offered of a near market by such a reliable Agency. The regular running of the steamer to Wellington shortly, wi'l wonderfully increase trading facilities, and should open the eyes of country settlers to the necessity of aiding rather than hindering the progress of harbour works. The ketch Hnon Belle, 42 tons. Captain Kerns, which was stranded about live miles north of foxlon on Thursday morning last, floated again on Monday night at 9 o’clock, and proceeded to sea, Captain Bendall (insurance surveyor) being on board. Site arrived off Patea bar on Tuesday morning about high water. Being signalled to lake the bar she stood on, but got too far to the northward before taking the bar, and drifting along the beach, finally touched ground close up to the cliffs. Up to 5 p.m. yesterday no further damage was reported than the carrying away of jibboovn. The ketch left Wanganui qu Wednesday last, bound for Grcymouth in ballast, but meeting with frightful weather was beached as it was impossible to* keep her oft the land.' After floating again she was intending to return to Wanganui, but was blown on to Patea. [The vessel was kedged off last night and anchored out from shore at 8.30 p.m., and will be towed into Patea.]

A masonic demonstration of unusual interest and splendour took place in the Theatre Royal, Wellington, on Monday evening the 2nd instant, the occasion being "the installation of P.M. Brother Alexander Johnston, as 8.W.D.P.G.M., Master for the Norlh LJand. Amongst other otliccrs installed was Mr William Dale, of Carlyle, as will bo seen from following list; P.M. Brother A. Johnston, R.W.D.P.G.M.; Bro. Rev W. 11. Harvey, P. G. Chaplain ; P.M. Bro. E. T. Gil lon, P.G. Deputy Secretary ; P.M. Bro, C. Ik Powlcs, P.G.S. Deacon ; Bro. P.M. W. Dale, P.G. Marshall. The ordinary meeting of the Patoa Harbour Board was held at Carlyle on Monday, all the members being present. The. Chairman (Mr G. P. Sherwood) gave an explanation of matters connected with the Harbor Bill now before the Assembly. Milk Grcemvay was elected secretary, to Hud security in terms of the Harbor Act. —The transfer of lease of section 320, Patca, from Mi- Weeks to Mr Morrison, was agreed. Motion by Mr Gibson, To give the necessary notice to terminate the present leases of the wharves, found no seconder.—Un motion of Mr Milroy. seconded, by Mr Taplin, it was resolved, That application be made to the Secretary of Crown Lands, through Captain Wray, for a copy of the leases granted to Messrs Hirst and Milroy to erect wharves at the port of Patea.— Proposed by Mr Taplin, and seconded by Mr Winchcombo, That the new wharf and shed be proceeded with forthwith, and that the Chairman be empowered to make arrangements for the money. Debate on this proposition was adjourned until Saturday.—The Engineer reported that 300 feet of the groin had been brought up to the specified height, though not altogether finished. Another 75 feet, in deep water, was also in progress.—A second progress payment of £GOO was made to the contractor, and other accounts passed.—Meeting adjourned until the 14lh instant (Saturday). At the Carlyle Court yesterday, before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M., Simeon Simson was charged by the Manutahi constable with being drunk, and tearing constable’s clothes. Fined 10s and Is fid costs, and £1 for damage to tunic. The Reverend Father Ilennebeny, after delivering his concluding address at Temuka, succeeded in getting promises of subscriptions to the amount of £2,000 for church building purposes. Messrs Horn and Kennedy, of Kakaramoa, announce the travelling this season of the celebrated Clydesdale “ YoungScotchman.”

It is reported that pig hunting is beingindulged in as a Sunday pastime near the tuslr settlement of Woodville. The dogs when excited by the chasing fail to distinguish between pigs and sheep, and, as a consequence the latter occasionally get worried. It would pay the County Council to allow a commission for a list of all unregistered dogs in bush settlements, the owners to be afterwards summoned.

Tlie Manager of the Telegraph Department, in calling upon the Sandon people to make up deficiency of working expenses for Telegraph office which had been opened on the guarantee principle, credited only telegrams despatched, instead of both received and despatched telegrams. A vigorous protest was made against the account by the guarantors, the result of which will probably be that credit will be given for all business transacted through the office. The account for Manutahi was rendered in a similarly one-sided fashion. The remedy for one will apply equally to the other.

The N. Z. Times says—Our readers may be glad to learn that Wellington province seems likely to redeem its character as a grain-growing district. We hear upon good authority that from one small port on the East Coast, four hundred tons of grain will probably be stepped to this city during the early part of the coining year. The Wellington Church Chronicle for September opens with an article on the English reformation, in which is brought to light many things not generally known. The continuation of the life of the late Bishop Williams is especially interesting.

In Waikato the reduced rates for carriage of cattle by rail has led to largely increased trade, and it is expected that an extra train will soon be required. At the fourth annual meeting of the Caledonian Gold Mining Company lately held, the chairman commenting on the report by the manager that auriferous ground had been discovered at the 640 feet level, a ton yielding 8 dwts., said, “ the fact of good auriferous ground being found at the 640 feet level is of vital importance, and if the result of the test was substantiated by larger trials, we may look forward to a better future for the Thames.”

The cost to the colony for the payment of members of our Parliament is £21,575 representing a salary of two hundred guineas a year to each of our legislators.

The Wellington Chronicle is now under the editorial care ot: Mr Henry Anderson, a gentleman not unknown on this coast, and who was about during the war. Mr Anderson was the writer of the paper on Wellington province, which formed part of Sir Julius Vogel’s “Handbook of New Zealand,” and in which occurs the best description, as yet written, of the celebrated Waimate Plains. In the following, the visit is referred to :—“ We believe that Honi Pihama and two other West Coastchiefs Glow in Wellington), have been seeing Ministers with respect to the reserves in the Waimale Plains, which it is contemplated to set apart for thenatives, when the bulk of that splendid block of laud is thrown open for sale and settlement. Honi is an enterprising and superior native. He at one time owned the line of coaches running into New Plymouth from Patea. We have a vivid recollection of once having had a long drive with Honi up Taranaki way.

The Wellington Chronicle's reporter lias been doing- Newtown in search of new buildings, and says —In this part of Wellington we noticed 75 new buildings of one storey, and 10 of two storeys, making- a total of 85. In previous article wo mentioned 238 new buildings, so that up to date we have briefly described 323 new buildings, though our observations have extended over only about half of the city. The third annual report of the Wanganui Mutual Benefit Building Society, shows a profit for the last year of £2,100, which gives a dividend of 13s 6d per share, with .£2lB carried forward. About £30,000 has been lent on mortgage. Mr Freeman R. Jackson’s London agent under date 18th July, reports —The closingdays of last wool sales were hardly the best of the series, still there was no quotable decline. Since then the market has been in a quiescent state generally, but there is still enquiry for cross-bred merino wools, which arc likely to be extremely scarce during remainder of this season. Cross-bred wools, it is evident, will on the contrary bo in very full supply, and no important rise in their value can, we think, ho anticipated. The date for the next sales is now lixed for 21st August. About 200,000 bales have so far arrived in time for them.