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Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 143, 7 May 1879, Page 2

"WnrcnESTEB Fair. —The usual monthly fair at tills township will take place today, 1.0.0. F.—A summoned meeting of the Alexandrovna Lodge will bo held to-night, when it is requested that all members will be in attendance. Harbour ‘Works. — We observe by a telegram in the ‘ Press ’ that Sir John Coodo’s plana and report of the New Plymouth harbour (Taranaki) Lave arrived, and are iu the hands of Mr Blackett. Tin; Raphael Family. —This little company appeared in the Oddfellows’ Hall on b'atimhiy evening, when there was a good audience. The performances of Little Joey were deservedly applauded, and the other members of the troupe acquitted themselves very ccditably. The Prevailing Crisis. —Several well known business people of Tirnaru and the surrounding district have filed declarations of insolvency since our last issue, including the well-known auctioneer, John King, whoso liabilities are stated to bo over L20,Q00. The assets are not yob made public. Several other firms in Timaru are spoken about as being in a rather critical position. Kaxtaxg'Ata Relief Fund. —Wo notice by the * Ashburton Mail’ that it is intended by a troupe of amateurs there to pay tin's town an early visit in order to play Tom Taylor’s celebrated drama, “ The Ticket of Leave Man,” in aid of the above fund. Wo imagine they arc rattier late in their object, especially when it is observed iu the colonial papers that (ho fund has swelled to over ftlo,ooo, and it is becoming a question what to do with it. No. 1 Compart, -T.il,Y. —An inspection parade was held on Saturday evening, when all present wore complimented by Captain Young on the efficiency of their drill. At a meeting held afterwards it transpired that it is (ho intention of the Timaru Volunteers to be present on the 3-itli May in this district to bo the attacking force against our local men in a sham light. As all particulars are not yet arranged, wo shall again refer to it iu a future issue. The Governor. —TTis Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, Lady Robinson, the Misses Robinson, and Mrs St, John and suite passed through Temuka about half-past leu on Saturday morning on their way to Christchurch. The special train which conveyed them slopped for a few minutes at the Temuka station, thus affording the few' that were on (he platform an opportunity of seeing what his Excellency was like. Local Industry. —Wc have had the pleasure of inspecting an exceedingly wcllhnilt and finished cart, built for Air Ware, by Messrs Craig and Robinson, of this town. It; is, without doubt, superior to anything of its kind wo have soon in Temuka, and we can only regret that it is delivered to its owner at a time when there is no chance of exhibiting it at an agricultural show, as we feel confident; a first prize would be awarded to the makers for it. A good many pcopilo inspected it during the week at; the workshop), and. were all innuiimou ’ in bestowing t heir praise. Jk'TKiii'AixJoen'. —On Friday evening last a musical enter!ainmonf- was given iu the

school-room, 'Windiestor, in aid of the funds of the Cricket Club. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in tire entertainment : —Misses Young, Cox. and Eowc ; Messrs Clinch, Baguley, Rutland, Bromley, Shallard, Christmas, Carter, Smith, and Jacobson. Before the last item on the programme was given, the secretary thanked the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly rendered their services. At the conclusion of the concert dancing was indulged in with great spirit. r Football. Gun.—-A meeting of the members of the Ternuka Football Club was hold on Saturday evening at the lloyal Hotel. Mr A. MMntosh was in the chair. The secretary read the balance-sheet of accounts for the previous season, from which it appeared that the Club had a credit balance of £1 3s Oil. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with, and the following elected : —President, Mr W. Johnston ; vice-presidents, Dr Camming and Mr John Paterson ; lion, secretary and treasurer, Mr J. M'Farlanc ; captain, Mr F. Tavcndcr ; deputy - captain, Mr Bagulov : committee —Messrs MTntosh, Tavendcr, M'Farlane, Baguley, "Wilson, Roberts, and Wood. Letters were read from the secretaries to the Wellington and Canterbury clubs relative to the formation of a Rugby Union Association for Now Zealand, and a sub-association for Canterbury. The consideration of these letters was deferred. A discussion took place on the advisability of changing the colors of the Club, resulting in a determination to stick to the present ones. A long time was taken up hr discussing the advisability of changing the rules now in force by the Club to the Eugby ones, but it .was thought advisable not to alter them at present.