TEMUKA

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2368, 19 October 1880, Page 2

TEMUKA

[KHOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] An extraordinary compsensation case is talked of. I hear that the popular landlord of one of our popular hotels is likely to apply to Mr McGuinness, R.M. for the value of one of his whiskers which was removed by the roots so effectually that the symmetry of his benevolent features are quite destroyed. I am given to understand that our our worthy resident legal practitioner, Mr Johnson, has packed up his gown, wig, and briefs, and is selling out his surplus stock prior to an affectionate leave taking of the scene of his many forensic triumphs. In the words of the song— My blessing go wid you livery inch of the road that yon go. Shearing operations were commenced in this district some time ago, but they were chiefly confined to fat sheep. The settlers however, are now starting in earnest, and the sheds will soon be in full swing. It is generally believed that this season’s clip will be much superior in quantity and quality to that of last year. The winter, so far has been very mild, the pastures are plentiful and the lambing is fully up to the average.

If Timaru is over-run with codfish, Temuka is deluged with vegetables. Cabbages and cauliflowers are being hawked at fid per dozen, yet some people complain of the hard times.