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Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 481, 3 December 1879, Page 2

Mr Ferguson, tailor, of Hawera, offers inducements to persons in search of clothing—a whole suit can be secured for £5, anti this, too, of the best material. Tenders will ho received up to noon on Saturday next, by Lient.-Colonel Roberts, Waihi, for the "supply of ironmongery, timber, &c., required by the A.C. Force of the Taranaki District. Mr W. Furlong, being about to leave the Colony, offers numerous properties for sale or lease, together with shares in different Companies. Mr W. 11. Skoet, dentist, of New Plymouth, has arrived at Carlyle, and may be consulted at Mr D. M. Warren’s photographic studio. As Mr Skeet’a stay is short, we should advise those who require a new sot of teeth, &c., to take advantage of that gentleman’s visit. The only business transacted at the meeting of the Carlyle Town Board on Monday evening, was the appointing of Mr D. M. Harris as valuer for the ensuing year. The annual installation of officers of the Patea Kilwinning Lodge (No. 536, S.C.), took place at the Town Hall, on Monday last (St Andrews Day), Bros. W. Dale and W. Cowevn, P.M.’s., officiating. In the evening, the members of the Lodge sat down to a banquet, provided'by Bro. T. Ha3 r wood, in his usual excellent style. The Hall had been tastefully decorated with ferns, &c., which, together with the artistic manner in which the tables were laid, bad a very pleasing effect. A most enjoyable evening was spent, the only regret being that no visiting brethern from other parts of the County were present to take part in the installation and banquet.-

On Wednesday last, a new covered express, turned out at Messrs Williams and Sons’ coach factory to the order of Mr R. Erskine, was being much admired by a large number in front of the Albion Hotel. We do not think a more handsome piece of work has been seen in the district, and it certainly speaks well for local industry. The express was driven to the Show by Mr Erskine, and was found to be all that it looked. Besides the large number of buggies turned out by Messrs Williams and Sons in the Patea County, we believe several residents near Wanganui have favored the firm with orders, showing clearly the superiority of the make.

In the R.M. Court riri Fridav last (before C A. Wray, Esq.; K.M., IT F. Christie, Esq., and A. C. Croft, Esq,, J.P.’s); in the adjourned case of John Gibson v T. Byton, claim £l2 19s stl, jndgnlerit was given for plaintiff for £2 19s sd, and 18s costs—A, Hunter v J, Gibson (trustee in the bankrupt estate of J. Lyttle), claim £4O, value and damages for marc wrongly detained. It appears that Mr Gibson, in his capacity as trustee, hud gone to Kaka ramca and seized in the stable of J. Lyttla mare which he (Mr Gibson) had every reason to believe was Abe properly of the bankrupt. After seizure, Mr Hunter prefer red,a claim, which was not recognised, owing to no substantial proof of ownership being given; The Court decided that as Mr Gibson had acted ns trustee, they had no power to deal with the case, being one for the decision of the District Court; and therefore nonsuited plaintiff vith £2 8s costs. —Yesterday (before 0. A. Wray, Esq.), K. Erskine sued F; McCarthy for £3, damage to buggy and buggy like. Defendant admitted the debt for buggy hire, hut disputed the remainder of the account. Wilful damage not having been proved, judgment was given for plaintiff for 18s only..—John Burrow v John Morrel, for having assaulted one Leona Dare at Waverley on Friday last, by striking her with a tumbler. Adjourned for eight days, bail being allowed —accused in £SO, and two sureties of £2s' each, or one of £SO.

A committee meeting of the Patea Caledonian Society was hold on Saturday evening last (Mr R. B. Teunent in the chair;, when the prizes for the forthcoming nports were decided upon; They will be found in our advertising columns. Messrs Beamish, Kitchen, and H. Chadwick, together with the President, were appointed a sub-committee to inspect the various grounds, and decide upon the one most suitable for the sports. The following other appointments were made : —Handi cappers—Messrs Teunent and Mcßae. Starter —Mr R. B. Hamilton. Judges for running and jumping—-Messis Peacock and Hunter. Judges of wrestling—Messrs Hearn and McKenzie. Judges of walking— Messrs W; Dixon and King. The next committee met ting is to be held on the 13th December. A match between Mr D. Wilkie’s Rub Roy and Mr C. Durie’s Fishook, for £5 a-side, distance one mile and a quarter, came, off on the Waverley racecourse on Friday afternoon, and resulted in a victory fo' - the latter by two lengths, Mr Durie’s horse thus turning the tables on the little grey, who beat him half a length over the same distance, with the same weights, at the Waverley races. After the bearing of the case Hunter v. Gibson, on Friday last, re the marc takem from John Lyttic, and which Mr Hunter claimed, a somewhat shady transaction took place. It was Mr Gibson’s intention to remove the mare from the Albion stables to bis own paddock for economy’s sake, and instructions were given to the stablekeeper to that effect. The door of the loose-box was unlocked by the man in charge, who only awaited further orders from head-quarters to take the beast to the paddock. In the meantime, someone had engaged the attention of Mr Haase (proprietor of stable), whilst another had gone to the man in charge, and induced him to go for a drink. The coast being clear, the bottom door of.the loose-box was unbolted, and the marc was spirited away. We understand that Mr Haase has gone to Wanganui to interview Mr Fitzherbert on the matter, when no doubt something further will heard of the affair. Whilst John Lyttle is allowed to go in for trotting maiches for £lO a-side here and £lO a-side there, creditors look on and wonder ; and surely the creditor’s trustee (firmly believing the marc belonged to Lyttle) onl}’ did his duty by taking the action he did. For the sake of justice the matter should bo sifted.

The following despatch was received by his Excellency the Governor by the last mail from Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Secretary of State for the Colonies:—“ Down-ing-street, 11th September, 1873. —To Governor Sir Hercules Robinson. —Sir, — I have the honor to acknowledge the recipt of your despatch No. 38 of the loth July last, enclosing letters from Sir George Grey respecting the grant by the Queen of the retention of the title of Honorable by retired Judges of the Supreme Court, and the bestowal of honors by her Majesty on residents in JSTeiv Zealand. In reply, I. I have to state that I do not desire to prolong a correspondence resulting from a misapprehension on the part of Sir George Grey, which unfortunately appears to continue to exist, as te the functions and prerogatives of the Sovereign in regard to the grant of honorary distinctions in a colony, whether under responsible government, or having any other form of constitution. The instances to which Sir George Grey especially refers appear to me rather to illusterate the advantages of continuing the practices under which the Secretaiy of State takes the responsibility of advising the Crown with regard to the respective merits of rival political leaders. —I have,&c., M. E. Hicks-Bhach. It has seldom fallen to our lot (says the S. M. Herald ) to record a more inhumane conspiracy against a helpless and innocent man than that recently tried and suitably sentenced by Sir William Manning at Tamworth. A constable induces three other persons to assist in stealing a sheep, for the purpose of claiming the reward of £IOO promised by tbe Peel River Company for information resulting in the conviction of the offender. The stolen property is then carried to a hut where Ah Saw, a poor Chinaman, just out of prison, lies ill in bed, and the constable arrives on the spot in execution of his duty, arrests the Chinaman charges him with the strumps up evidence, gets his accomplices to swear to it, obtains a conviction, and the unfortunate victim is imprisoned' for 12 months. It would have been contrary even to human probabilities if such a quartette of heart less thieves had not fallen out and obtained a reward they little bargained for. But this is a poor compensation to the unhappy Chinaman for the false imprisonment and the wrong he had endured. It was staled in evidence that one of the conspirators had said, “ It’s no odd's about a' Chinaman getting into it,” A sentiment like that should be execrated from' one end of the Colony to other. Sir William Manning vindicated the law, if he has not compensated the victim’. For the honor of New South Wales, it is to be hoped that there is not a man left in our police force capable .of abusing his position as this man Cough abused his.

PATKA COUNTY COUNCIL. The third annual meeting' of the above body, for the election of Chairman, was held at Ilia Council Chambers on Wednesday last. Present Messrs McGuire (chairman), Windicomb, Brewer, Hunter, Gane, Milne. Horner, Cartridge, and Dale. Proposed by Mr McGuire, seconded by Mr Milne, “ That Mr Dale be Chairman for the ensuing year.” Proposed as an amendment by Mr Partridge, seconded by Mr Gane, “ That Air Horner be appointed Chairman of this Council.” On the amendment being put, it was lost on division. Ayes—Hunter, Gane, and Partridge. Noes—Windicomb, Brewer, Milne, and McGuire. Air Dale was therefore declared elected. The meeting then adjourned. MONTHLY MELTING. Present —All the Councillors. Mr Dale in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence included—Letter from Treasury, staling that £33 9s 5d bad been forwarded to the credit of the Comity, being 20 per cent; of Land Uevenne for September quarter ; from (Jarlyle Fire Brigade, asking for a grant from the Council j from J. McLean’s solicitors, Wellington, cwking for Copies of specifications, &c., re Mountain Uoml contracts ; from Treasury; Wellington, stating that £395 3s s'd (amount short paid in respect of 2U per cent, land revenue for Aiaicll and June quarters) bad been forwarded to the credit of the County ; from Patea Alail, that legal proceedings would be taken if accounts re Patea West Bead Board were not paid ; from Mr Trcweek, Hawera, asking for permission to erect a temporary slaughter-house at Waihgongoro; Proposed by Mr Dale, seconded by Mr Horner, and carried, “That Mr ..McLean’s solicitors be informed that this Council is willing to allow any gentleman they may name to copy tenders and specifications of contracts between' Air .McLean and the Council.” Proposed by Mr Milne, seconded by Air Hunter,' and carried, “ That the Council is not in a position to grant the request of the Carlyle Fire Brigade.” Proposed by Air Hunter, 1 seconded by Atr Dale, and carried, “ That this Council grant Mr Trcweek the right to erect a slaughter-house on Section 533, subject to the condition that the right granted can he cancelled by giving six months notice.”

It was resolved that Patica M An., account for advertising Hoad Board elections bo paid. Proposed by .Mr McGuire, seconded by Mr Ganc, and carried, ‘‘That the Foreman of Works be instructed to at once; have the culverts and bridges on the Waimate Plains repaired to the extent of £50.” Foreman of Works’ report road and received. The Council then went into committee on tenders, when the following were opened :—For reducing grade on .Mountain track: H. McDcvitt. £129 3s-Id (accepted), J. McKenzie. £l7l 17s 6 i; M. Forbes, lid per yard ; J. Stevenson, £IGB ; U. West, £l4l ;J. T. Fox, £lsl 10s. Two tenders for draining at Wahotara were received, but were not accepted. Oi! resinning, it was proposed by Mr McGuire, seconded by Mr .'Mine, and cnriicd, 11 That the police be requested to take no action against Mr William Trowoek until his slaughter-house license can be granted by this Council.” Messrs Horner and Dale were appointed to sign cheques for the Council. Proposed by Mr Brewer, seconded by Mr Winchcomh, and carried, ‘‘ That the chairman give instructions to the Foreman ot Works to proceed with the drain at Wnitotara by day labor, and drain pipes, at a cost not exceeding £59.”

Proposed by Mr Horner, seconded by Mr Hunter, and carried, That the chairman bo instructed to engage a surveyor to report on .McLean’s contracts (Nos. 12, 13, and 1-1), Mountain Load. The meeting then adjourned.