PIGEONGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2834, 15 March 1878, Page 2

PIGEONGRAMS.

OHISTEMtJBI. (FROM OUB OWN COBBBBFONt>*NT.) Paehoa, This day, 130 p.m. The lion. J. Sheehan and party arrived here last night at dusk in the Buona Veutura. Before reaching the landiDg place the natives assembled commenced lo " tawhiii." On landing Mr Sheehan was received by a goodly number of Europeans and JN a lives, and Mr C. F. Mitchell read a short address, which had been hurriedly got up owing to the want of defiuite information as to tlie risit. Mr Sheehan in replying said lie would take the will for the deed, and would value the address as highly as if it wero engrossed on parchment. He said his present visit was only preliminary; he would come again when his presence' was required. Mr Mitchell, 'on behalf of the Europeans, addressed a few words of welcome to Mr Hoani Nahe, who returned thanks briefly. Three cheers were then given for Mr Sheehan, Mr Nahe and Mr Janes Mackay. The party then proceeded to the Criterion Hotel.

The Mornings "Work. This morning at half past six o'clock the Hon. J. Sheehan started out in company with Messrs Brodie, Pucke'y, i\l itchell, and Aitken to have a look at a portion of the road about which there*»» a difference between the County Council and Natives. The party visited the remains of Mackay town, and were received by " the man in possession "—a sergeant of Armed Constabulary. - Returning to Paeroa a native meeting was held, but Tukukino could not be persuaded to put in an. appearance; Hata Paka and Tinipqaka attended. , The Hon. Mr Sheehan addressed, the Natives and said there were three things the Natives should observe for their,, future welfare: to establish schools for their children, inculcation of sobriety amongst the people and formation of roads and bridges. Hata Paka and Te Wikiriwhi were the chief speakers on the Native side. Mr James Mackay made a short speech. Imputation of Settlers. A deputation of settlers waited on the Native Minister and urged the speedy appointment of a Justice of the Peace in the district. Mr Sheehan promised that an appointment should be made at once. Departure for Te Arofca. The party have just started for Te Aroha in the Eioriro.