HAWERA.

Patea Mail, 9 October 1882, Page 3

HAWERA.

(PROM’ OUR CORRESPONDENT.) A cricket match was played here on Saturday, between the Town and Country. It has been arranged to have matches of this sort every week, so there will be - no lack of practice. Several enthusiasts get up at six in the morning to get in trim for the reception of the Auckland visitors. I was sorry to see that the Patea Club funds would not allow of their subscribing to a trophy. I trust next year they will be in a better state, and that the trophy will be obtained. Questions are being asked as to when we are to expect a visit from the Pateas. Our fellows are determined to wipe out the ignominious defeat .of last year, and they stick to practice pretty regularly. Some dissatisfaction is felt here at the result of the tendering for the postal mail service. It appears ’ that both Messrs Prosser and Young tendered, and Mr Prosser is led to believe his was the lowest tender, for the Government wrote and asked him what he would charge for carrying the extra distance, as the railway was not yet completed to Manutnhi, and it would bo some little time before it would be completed. Mrs Prosser replied that he would not charge anything extra. The next he hears about it is that his deposit is returned. Now, there is something very fishy about this. It is evident that Mr Prosser’s tender was the lowest, or why was he questioned about carrying it the extra distance ? But perhaps Mr Young is a more deserving object. At any rate an enquiry ought to be made, if only for satisfaction to Mr Prosser. He has started a coach at a large cost, and against a big opponent, and I trust his venture will be appreciated by the public, as Mr Young has had it all to himself for a long time, levying what some travellers regard as extortionate charges. Respecting the horse season, there is a good selection of sires, both draught and thoroughbreds, for breeders in this district to choose from. The trotting stallion, Newland’s Hambletonian, was here the other day, and shewed us what trotting was. From what I can hear, he will be well patronised. It will be seen in the advertising columns that, as well as the old favorite Sir William Wallace, Messrs Wilson Bros have secured the well known horse Redeemer. Many persons who have got his foals now are very pleased with them, asserting that for roadsters, when grown up, they will be hard to beat. The Hon. Mr Dick on his way through was attacked by a deputation of the Mayor and several Councillors, who brought

under his notice the Court and Police accommodation in this city.. Mr Dick expressed his surprise, and promised to see that the matter should be attended to immediately. Taking him on all points, I think Mr Dick is nearly as good at promising as most of those swells that travel around.

Major Atkinson is expected here shortly, and we are arming ourselves with matter for a deputation. Who wouldn’t bo a Minister ?

The comet has been seen and duly appreciated by several of our townsmen. I can appreciate a comet as well as most men, but when I am hauled out of bed at 3.30 on .a cold frosty morning by an apparition in white, I begin to think that my appreciation has its limits. Comets in the small hours are a mistake. If they can’t come at reasonable hours, they should shut up shop altogether.