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Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 59, 3 November 1875, Page 2

MrStandish, late Deputy Superintendent and a member of the Provincial Executive? has come up in his capacity of Crown Prosecutor, to attend the District 'Court. It is intended, we understand, by some of the residents-to interview.'him before he loaves, as to proceeding with the Mountain Road from Ketemarae. From his well known urbanity and desire fo attend to the wants of the district, during - his term of: office as Deputy-Superintendent, there , cap lie no doubt that he will do all be can forms, and lay any complaints that may be made before the Executive, with a view, to their remedy. ' '■

According to -present arrangements, the District Court will sit to-day, and continue ito-momnvif necessary, till all its business concluded. The Native Lands Court will, sit to-morrow, but if the District Court is not concluded, tbc former will be merely formally opened and then adjourn. Judge Kenny, who is accompanied on this, occasion by his lady, will preside in the District Court, and Captain Symons will sit in the Native Lands Court. Major Drown, the Native Commissioner, will arrive here to-day ; Mr Parris, the exCommissioner, has been hero some days. There arc some some seven eases for hearing in tbc Native. Lands Court. The District business we have already given, but it may be added to, as a man was brought up .from Opunalce yesterday, charged with larceny, and may have to be tried by Judge Kenny.

Lawyers are comparatively plentiful'in Carlyle now, there being three full blown members of the profession here, viz. Messrs Htandish and Ilannnortun, from New Plymouth ; and Mr ITlzhorbcr(,.from Wanganui. Mr Ilammerton has brought his lady with him ; it is only to bo regretted that that liner wealthier has not. attended the visits of (ho ladies now staying in town. ft is intended, to get up a series of weekly entertainments in Carlyle, to consist of music, readings, recitations, and possibly a dance to wind up,'if the ladies patronise the promoters sufficiently, and so break the dull monotony that unhappily at present reigns supreme here. The amuse' mdnt provided will he of purely home origin, but if, is hoped that every one ably to lend n hand, will come forward anil do his or her best in contributing to the general fund, whether by music or otherwise. The cost, it is proposed, shall be very small, merely sufficient to meet actual expenses, which will also be very light. The summer is almost here, and it is thought that on fine evenings friends from the country will pay the. township a visit on these occasions. We need hardly say that wo wish those who are endeavouring to float such pleasant little conversaziones every success, and feel sure that their exertions will be thoroughly appreciated by all classes of the community.

It-is stated in the Taranaki papers, that the Hon. Major Atkinson proposes to visit New Plymouth next week, and will take opportunity of addressing his constituents in that part of the electorate. It is probable, and it is to be hoped, he will return to. Wellington byway of Wanganui, an ( j that he will, whilst en route through this district, also address the,electors here. !*• is a compliment that they have a fair rigid to expect,- and one that, we doubt not, h e will be quite willing to pay. We regret to 'chronicle the decease of an old and respected colonist, Mr Bowie of Wairoa, who died'on Monday night last* through congestion of the lungs. TIo had attained the ripe old age of 87 years and was an excellent sample of former s ettlers.

We remind Jurors who have been summoned to serve at' the District Court sittings to-day, that His Honor will tako his seat at 10 o’clock, and that their attendance is required•'at that hour. In case of being absent without justifiable excuse they render themselves liable to heavy penalties. It is ascertained that Cornelia, one of the acceptances in the Jockey Club, Handicap, has broken down, and will not therefore be able to .put in an appearance, next week. It is a. great pity, for the mare was one of the most dangerous amongst the lot and is said to be in splendid condition. She was scratched on Monday evening alpout ■ 7 o’clock-

Though application .was made some .time a rr o) if WC arc correctly informed, for port lights and anchors for Patea, and promises that they- would be furnished, nothing has been done towards fulfilment. Recently, when oh a - visit to Wellington; Mr McCarthy called on Major Atkinson, who then promised that, they should be ; supplied forthwith, a pledge thatit is to be hoped will be kept, for they are wanted badly.

At a meeting of the Committee of flu* Patch District Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held at Carlyle on Saturday last,, the 30th October, Messrs Coutts, C. Symesp-J Nicholson, and J. Burke were appointed as a sub-committee to prepare plans for permanent yards on the association’s grounds at ICakaramea, and to expend £3O in' erecting a portion of the same. The booth- sites for the forthcoming races &c., were offered by auction on Saturday last, by Mr W. Dale, but hardly realised as good prices as expected. No. ,1 booth fetched £ls, and No, 2, £l2, both being purchased by Mr Lloyd of Whenuakura. The Game sites were sold for a few shillings, and the right to print cards was purchased by Mr Ivcss for £2 ss. The gate was bought by Mr Dale for £32, a tariff being hud down of charges to be imposed on horses, vehicles, and pedestrians. For the convenience of those who desire to attend the races next week, Mr Erskine intends to run a first-class conveyance between Carlyle and Wairoa, on both rac' days. It will leave here at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. each day, and will no doubt be well patronised.