PAPAKURA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume IV, Issue 1111, 6 June 1867, Page 4

PAPAKURA.

[fuosi orii own correspondent.]]

Yesterday Mr. Alfred Bucklnnd, and Mr. Hunter, held their usual monthly saloj of Cattle here. A fair number of stock was penned and reasonable prices obtained. Good milking cows were sought aftorbut very for? in the market. Owing to the late raing many persons in the Wairoa and other districts, wero unablo (as expoctcd) to get their stock to yesterday's market. 'JChero was an averago attendance of purchasers. rAVAKUBA ASSOCIATION. The monthly mooting of this association was held aftor tlio cattlo bulcs, at tho Papakura Hotel, Mr. Hay in tho chair. ' Mr. King, the Secretary, read tho minutes of the previous meeting, which were signed. CORRESPONDENCE, The Secretary stated that ho forwarded a lettor and a copy of the resolution unanimously agreed to at the last meeting of the association, respecting tho support pledged to the movement of acclimatization to James Burt, Esq., honorary secretary, Auckland, and further mentioned he forwarded eirculars to members who did not pay the present year's subscription. THE LAST AHKTJAIi SHOW. Tho amount of Mr. R. Robertson's special prize for tho best sample of a large checso at tho last annual show, the Secretary stated, was received and handed over to the Treasurer. Mr. Korr and Mr. Bell. Wairoa, wore written to asking him to make application for tho same. NEW MEMIIEIIS ADMITTED. Mr. Day, of Razorback ; Mr. George Bush Heir, of Rama Rama, near Drury ; and Mr. MoDonald, of tho Wairoa, were unanimously elected members. (Ho r. hear.) I

ATTOKI,AND ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY. Owing to the full amount of subscriptions promised. by members and settlers of the surrounding districts not yet being received by tho Treasurer, it was agreed to allow the subject to stand over until next meeting, to enable thoso gentlemen to give or forward the amounts promised, to aßsißt in carrying out this laudable undertaking, the amount at present in tho Tieasurer's hands being over £5. After tho transaction of somo other business, a vote of thanks was accordod to tho Chairman, and acknowledged, when tho members diapered.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before Captain Mollsop, 8.M.) The only caso on tho Court list here on yesterday was a charge of drunkonnesa preferred by special constable Campbell, against a person named Nathan Stewart. The prißonor being on bail, the amount was forfeited.