LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 944, 29 April 1882, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

—♦ ■ Cnuncn Services. —The list of services to be held in the various Wesleyan Chinches in this circir.t will be found in our advertising columns.

Moke Native Trouble.— The natives have turned the Government drainage partieoff Grant and Foster’s Blocks at Te Aroha. The natives stated they were the owners of the land, and they took possession of the workmen’s wharcs.

Tun Great Native Meeting. —The Maoris at Orakei, Auckland, and the northern districts are mustering for the King meeting. The Government, at the request of Tawhiao, have prohibit ed sales or gifts to the natives at the meeting, and wiT enforce the prohibition by means of a body of police. Mr Bush Kesident [Magistrate at Opotiki. who is intimately acquainted with Tawhiao, represents the Government at the gathering, and will report officially to the Native Minister,

Manslaughter.—A man named Gallagher has been committed to take his trial for manslaughter at Hawera, tha jury having found that the Maori died from the effects of a blow inflicted by Gallagher under provocation. Gallagher has been arrested, but bailed on £IOOO security. A Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Case. —A singular breach of promise case, illustrative of the injustice of the English marriage laws > has been heard at the Liverpool assizes. A Birmingham butcher was sued by his wife’s sister for damages. The case, which was aggravated by seduction, had not proceeded far when the Judge observed that a man could no more marry his deceased wife’s sister than his grandmother; and so the poor woman, who otherwise would probably have received some recompense for her los a and disgrace, was nonsuited.

Bankruptcy Laws. —The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce have passed the following resolutiens; —“ That in view of the urgent necessity of an amendment in the bankruptcy laws; the Secretary write to the Colonial Secretary asking him if any legislation on the subject is intended this session, and for an early copy of any Bill that it may be purposed to introduce into Parliament.” “ That if no legislation is intended on the whole question of bankruptcy, the law regarding bills of sale should at least bo amended, as they operate most unfairly towards unsecured creditors.”

The Loafer in the Street.—We regret to learn that Mr Frederick H. Digby, better known as “ The Loafer in the street,” of the Christchurch Press, is now an inmate of a lunatic asylum. Mr Digby has for years been recognised as one of the best sporting writers in New Zealand, and has filled the position of Secretary to the Canterbury Jockey Club. He has also been recognised as one of the most humorous writers, as will be seen by his contributions to the Press. As a trusty friend and a genial companion there were very few like him, and there is no doubt that people wherever he is known will learn with much regret the sad calamity which has befallen him.

Discothkbx of Minerals. —An official report published gives particulars of Mr Logan’s discovery of the thick lode of manganese in the neighbourhood of Okarin, near Wellington. The ore is described as hydrated sesquioxide of manganese, and an analysis gave 22.67 per cent of water, which though net particularly objectionable, yet would add to the cost of freight, and only 72'5 per cent of silcia and no phosphorous. The last-named features make the ore of great commercial value in r'on smelting for the oxidation of its nonmetallic impurities. Better ore has been found at a lower level owing to its containing less water.

Liability of Actoes. —In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, last Wednesday, Mr Hardcastle delivered a written judgment in the case of D’Oyley Carte v. Cemino, in which the plaintiff, as proprietor of the copywright in Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera “ The Pirates of Penzance,” sued the defendant for 40s penalty for having, as a member of the orchestra of Carey’s Juvenile Company, taken part in an unlicensed representation of the opera. The case was heard last week, when counsel appeared on both sides, and judgment was reserved. The chief defence was that defendant was only performing as Carey’s servant, and Carey|had led him to believe he had arranged for the license. The Magistrate, on authority, of English cases, held the defendant clearly liable as he took part in the performance, and gave judgment for 40s and costs.

St. John the Evangelist’s Church, Winchester.—The annual Easter meeting of Church members was held on Wedneiday evening, 26th inst. The Rev J. ChaffersWelsh was in the chair, Mr Murray, as warden, read the balance sheet for the past year. The total receipts were £53 13s 6d ; the total payments were £SO 7s 6d ; and the balance in hand was £3 6s 4d. There were outstanding liabilities to the amount of £9 12s. The following gentlemen were nominated to be recommended to the Bishop of the Diocese for appointment as Church officers, Mr Klee, Minister’s Warden ; W. Deßenzy, Parishioner’s Warden ; and Messrs Inwood, Geo. Taylor, F. Barker, Murray,. R. Smith, and Dunneth, Church officers. Yotes of thanks were passed to the Yestry, Choir and Sunday School teachers for their services during the past year. South Obaei School. —The South Orari School Committee held their ordinary meeting on Saturday, April 22nd. Present — Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), May, McLeod and Bates. Former minutes confirmed. The following correspondence was read :—From the Board stating that Mr Thompson (the teacher selected by the Committc) was not prepared to take the position, consequently the Board had appointed Mr Thomas, who had accepted, but as he could not enter on his duties till the Bth of May, a Mr Robertson would be sent as locum tenens, on Monday the 3rd of April. From the same, informing the Committee that their request re extension of the School district boundary had been granted. From the sewing mistress, asking leave of absence for one day. Granted. From Mr Sumner, re ferring to the sale of books account that ho had kept, and stating that at the time he left there were no irregular attendants to report. The Chairman stated that Messrs Cole and Austin had been summonsed before the Magistrate of Tcmuka, under the compulsory clauses of the Act, and had been ordered to send their children to school regularly, and to pay costs. Since this a marked improvement in the attendance had been observed. It having come under tlic notice of the committee that the school ground was being used as a horse paddock, the visitor was authorised to impound any animals found there. Mr Bates was appointed visitor for the ensuing month. After passing an account for 11s lid, the meeting adjourned to the third Saturday in May.

Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association.—A committee meeting will be held in the Star Hotel at 7.30 o’clock this •veiling. Divorce. —At the Supreme Court, Auckland, an application was made in connection with the pending divorce suit, Charles Evans, Fannie Evans and W. C. Mu-fin, in which the petitioner prays for a dissolution of marriage on|the ground of adultery and desertion, and claims £IOOO damages from the co-respon-dent Mirlin, who is an Inspector of the Public Works Department and alleged to be cohabiting with the respondent. The petitioner resides at Nelson. The co-respon-dent was ordered to give the name of the domestic servant with whom it was alleged the petitioner had committed adultery.

W. W, Taylor, of Kakahu, school-master, has filed a declaration of bankruptcy. A notification appears elsewhere to the effect that shareholders in the proposed Paper Mill Company will be paid the amount of their shares by applying at Mr J. Ashwell’s office.

Mr Harry Clinch advertises in another column that he has commenced business as tailor and clothier in a shop opposite the Temuka Hotel. Mr Clinch is well-known in the district, is a good tradesman and as he keeps nothing but the best and newest goods he ought, as he says in his advertisement, to merit a share of public patronage. We wish him success.

Mr James Langskail advertises that he has bought Mr H. Mahnke’s boot and shoe business which he intends to carry on in futur#. As Mr Langskail has bought the goods cheap and he wishes to sell them all off as soon as possible he will offer thorn at greatly reduced prices. He also states that all his goods have been obtained from the best factories, and that he will give a liberal discount for cash. He will guarantee his own work. Wo wish Mr Langskail luck in his new undertaking.

Special attention is directed to Messrs Priest and Holdgate’s advertisement which appeal’s in another column, fiom which it will be seen that that firm hare recently imported largely. Messrs Priest and Holdga*e are too well known to necessitate much being said in their favor. Their house is known to contain the largest and best selected stock in their line in Timaru, and as they have added considerably to it lately, no one need be afraid that he will not get whatever he wants there Their advertisement speaks for them.