LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 278, 3 August 1880, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

From our advertising columns it will be seen that a Fancy Bazaar will be opened m. the shop, lately occupied by Mr Harrop, to-morrow: As the time is limited—onlytwelve days—those that can command money will have an opportunity of se«ur-

ing bargains. It will be seen by advertisement that Mr Job Broß'n, of the Beehive Store, has commenced a cheap sale of drapery and other goods. The stiffness of the times, and the scarcity of money (which must bo had) is sufficient guarantee that the sale is genuine. ■ We again repeat the present is a favorable time to lay in stocks, as most assuredly prices will by and by advance.

Applications are invited for leasing the Christchu'rch City Council reserve of 2000 acres, pearjK.aku.hu. i Particulars, can,?be ascertained at Mr Mendelson's, Temuka and Geraldinc.

Mr Chamberlain, in speaking to the Education vote,in the Legislative Council, is reported to have said ; — ■' The educational burden was out of all proportion to the strength of the country, and he thought we were getting a huge army of teachers who would, in conjunction with the army of civil servants, be ultimately stronger than their masters. He advocated the reimposition of fees and the keeping of children away from school until seven years old/' Mr Waterhouse, speaking on the same question, said :—" We spend 25 per cent of our revenue on education, while in England it was not 4 per cent. He hoped the Government would consider the question, with a view to economy y and reform, during the recess, or next session a Parliamentary enquiry into the Subject would be imperative." Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. will hold a sale of stock etc.,' to-day* at Mr Campion's, Waitohi flat. The whole will be sold without reserve, and bargains may Consequently be expected.

At a meeting of persons interested in the formation of a Cricket Club, held at the Temuka Hotel on Friday evening last, (Dr Hayes, in the Chair), it was agreed to form themselves into a District Cricket Club, and the following officers were elected for the first term : 'President, Mr Cox ; Vice President, Dr Hayes; Captain, Mr Olliver ; Hon. Sec , Mr Bruce ; Treeurer Mr Black. Committee—Messrs Tavender, J. Peterson, Mcintosh, Carlyne E. Brown, and,Clinch. The officers to act as ex-ofScio members of the Committee.

A chess match between tour'players of Temuka and a like number of Geraldine took place at the Temuka Hotel bri Saturday lawfc. Three games were played by each representative. Messrs b . Guineas, Bolton, Mason, and H. Clinch represented • Temuka, and Messrs Hughes, Fish, Dunnage, and Preston represented Geraldine. Temuka won 8 games, drew 2, and lost 2. Geraldine won 2, and lost 8. After the match was concluded the party sat down to a capital dinner provided by Host OUivier, to which ample justice was done.

In reply to a question, the Hon. Mr Dick in the House said the new,Licensing Act, clause 171, made pioviaion for the appointment of inspectors in various districts, with power to enter on promises used for the sale of beer or spirits, and to obtain »amples of /the liquors vended for the purpose of analysis, and Government intended to enforce that provision strictly;; The Hon. Taiaroa, the native member of the Legislative Council, who accepted office before the required time had elapsed between his being in receipt of Government pay for work as a native assessor and his acceptance of a seaf in the Council, is to be relieved of the penalties he thus incurred by the passing of a special Act, after which he i will procably be' re-ap-pointed by the Governor.' The Wellington correspondent of the Press say* .—I hear on good authority that Sir Hercules Robinson intends making Wellington the headquarters of his new racing stud instead of Christchurcb,, as reported some time ago. Boxes for six horses are in course of construction at M'Nabb's garden at the Hutt, and in a few days will receive their tenants. These wili comprise two fillies expected from Sydney by the Wakatipu, two colts from the North, and two others which his Ex. cellency has purchased from Mr Fjnlay, hisson-in-law, a •'well-known sportrig man in New South Wales. Wellington sporting men are very exultant over the Governor's decision, and are sanguine of making Wellington races the best in the colody. _„. ( . v , ~ „_ . ; r -;y ; The Dunedin Echo says:—" A grateful country has given the member for Geraldine a trip to Christchnrch at the public expense."