LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1017, 14 October 1882, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bank Holiday. —Monday next will b® observed as a holidsj at the Bank of New Zealand. Wesleyan Chuich, Timuka.— Mr W. Maslin conducts the service in the above Church to-morrow in the morning, and the Her. T. Fee will conduct the same in the evening. A Scene in Court. —The Wairarapa Daily relates that on Monday last a Maori warrior —a buxom dame of some forty summers — took the Native Court by storm with that most formidable weapon, her tongue. At last the Judge, finding himself unable to get in a word, ordered Constable Leahy to forcibly eject her. This constable is about the strongest man in the force, but in this particular instance he had a heavy contract The Amazon resisted and clutched him by the beard, and the officer had to apply a little gentle pressu! e to his assailant’s windpipe to release himself from a somewhat ludicrous position. He then lifted the warrior out of Court, and gently laid her down in the passage. She made a second attempt to get at the constable, and in doing this fractured a glass pane in the entrance door. For this the Judge lined her a pound, which terminated the scene. One old chief, however, submitted that to make thing* pleasant all round, the Court should make the policeman pay another pound.

Repobtbbb. —Calcraft clung to the dismal occupation of hangman as long as he could because, as he said, he hoped some day to hang a reporter. The cheerful wish was doomed to remain ungratified. Can it have been because reporters as a clase are exempt from human failings ? That seems to be the inference that one must deduce frem a reeent incident at a meeting of the Salvation Army. One of the “Hallelujah lasses,” anxious about lost souls, bent down over a young man whose attitude betokened penitenee. “ Are you saved, my brother t" »he inquired. “ Why,” was the hurried reply, “ I am a reporter!” The clergymen who wa« asked for the manuscript of his prayer certainly had the best of it with another gentleman of the same profession. “ I never write my prayers,” he said. “But I never heard a word of what you said, sir.” “My friend, 1 wasn’t praying to yon,” Wisohestkb Cbiokbt Club, —A general meeting of cricketers was held in the Institute, at Winchester, on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs A. Dunnet, H. E. Smith, R. Smith, G-. Smith, Q-. Slater and C. Shallard. Mr Dunnett was voted to the chair. It was proposed by Mr Q-. Smith, seconded by Mr H. B, Smith, and carried —“ That Mr W. A. Murray be elected President.” The following gentlemen were then elected a Committee—Messrs Jas. Paterson, H. E. Smith, R. Smith, Q-. Smith, A Dunnett, C. Shallard, and GK Slater (hon. secretary and treasurer). The Secretary was instructed to write to the trustees of the Winchester Cricket Reserve asking for a grant of £5 towards purchasing cricketing material, and for preparing the ground. It was agreed that the annual subscription be five shillings, and that the recognised practices be on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

The Cottbse op Tetje Lots. —A rather pitiful incident occurred recently at the Hobart wharf. A young woman named Margaret Barl;er, aged about 19, residing in Croulbourn-street, was anxious to ssy farewell to her lover, who, it appears, left for Sydney by the steamer TaSman. She was lata in getting down, and when she reached the old Market, seeing the steamer loaying the wharf, she set off at a smart run, screaming for the vessel to stop. In her frenzy at being unable to say good-bye to her sweetheart, she rushed across the crane wharf and jumped into the river. She was observed by a number of people, two of whom leaped into a boat which was moored near the place, and soon got the woman out of the water. She struggled hard to free herself from her rescuers, and caused one to tumble into the water himself. She was, however, handed over to the police, who conveyed her to the hospital for treatment;

BANQUET AND PRESENTATION TO INSPECTOR Pendeb. —Mr Pender, who has been for about eight years in charge as Inspector of Police in Timaru, was entertained at a banquet in the Ship Hotel last Tutsday evening, and afterwards presented with a handsome marble clock and a purse of 100 sovereigns. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there were about 70 persons present. The least of ‘ The Queen,’ haying been honored, Mr Wakefield proposed the toast of ‘ The Army and Nary,’ coupled with the names of Messrs Belfield and Hamersley. Both gentlemen having replied, Mr Belfield proposed ‘ The Parliament ef Hew Zealand,’ coupled with the names of Messrs Turnbull and Sutter. The toast having been responded to, the Mayor then addressed the guest of the evening, Mr Pender, and said ;It is now my pleasing duty, Mr Pender, to inform you that a number of your fellow-townsmen, hearing that you are about to leaye the district and regretting it exceedingly, —and nene more than mysslf—felt that they could not allow you to leaye without some mark of respect ; and after such consideration as the length of notice allowed, it has taken the shape of this clock, which I have yery great pleasure in presenting to you on behalf of the people of South Canterbury—not of Tisiam only, but of South Canterbury—and I trust that you will be long spared to enjoy its possession. I have had great pleasure in meeting you on all occasions, and I am sure that where you are going you will exhibit the same courtesy which you hare shown here, and earn the same regard of those with whom you may bo brought into contact. In the name of the Committee and subscribers I prssent you with these articles. Mr Jonas then presented Mr Pender with a purse of 100 sovereigns. This, Mr Jonas said, had been subscribed by persons throughout the district from Q-eraldine to Waimate, and he was certain that if longer notice of Mr Pender’s removal had been given the amount would have been doubled, and greater justice done the recipient. Personally he very much regretted Mr Pender’s removal, but his regret was modified by his belief that he left Timaru for an improved position, in which he wished him long life and happiness. Mr Pender, who was received with loud applause, said he felt extremely proud of the position he hold at that moment, and no one possessed of ordinary human felling could help feeling proud at seeimg so many citizens assembled to do him honor. At times men occupying the position he had occupied had yery difficult duties to perform, and his object bad been at all times to endeavor to do those duties in such a way as to give as little cause for offence as possible. He accepted the fact of their presence there as a proof that they were satisfied he had so tried. (Hear hear.) He was no great speaker, and they must pardon him if he expressed his thanks briefly, hut he felt very grateful for the great honor they paid him and for the very kind way in which he had been spoken of. He thanked them heartily for the presentatien, but, valuable as it was, he valued still more highly the kindly feeling shown in their making it. (Applause.) Mr White proposed the health of Mr Pender’s successor, Mr Broham, and referred to that gentleman’s career in very flattering terms. Mr Broham responded. Mr Bourn proposed the health of the Chairman, which brought the proceedings to a close.

Alleged Cube Eob Scalt Blight.— The following cure for scaly blight has been handed to us with a request that we would publish it (says an exchange) our informant stating that he himself has proved its efficacy —Quicklime 11b j flower of sulphur, 21bs ; water, 8 gallons. Slake the lime with a little water, and when fallen to powder stir along with the water, and boil for three quarters of an hour. The trees to be well syringed wit the solution. Education. —The Education Rcard of Otago, haring asked for an advance of at least £SOOO for the most pressing buildings, have received a reply from the Government that as the vote for school buildings comes out of the loan that has yet to be raised, the Government can at present make no advances or promises with regard to it, We thought the Government had ever so much money to spare after. last year. Can it be that they manipulated the figures and made it appear that they had a surplus when they had not ? Inquest.—At the inquest on the body of J. E. Bradburn, who was found dead near the White Hart Hotel last Thursday, the medical evidence ahowed that congestive apoplexy was the cause of death. The deceased had two nips in the White Hart and then fell asleep, He was afterwards assisted to a vacant section near the hotel, where he was laid down, and no one went near him again until he was found dead. When assisted ho spoke Once, but in an unintelligible manner. The inquest was adjourned for further evidence. Attempted Suicide. —Quite a sensation was caused in Wellington last Thursday evening when it was ascertained that a wellknown Government official had attempted suicide under somewhat peculiar circumstances. It appears that Mr W. M. Lewis, Assistant Crown Law officer, was te bo married that afternoon, but at the appointed time for the ceremony to take place he failed to put in an appearance. After waiting some time the assemblage were informed that Mr liewis had been taken seriously ill and could not attend. It is generally understood that Lewis made an attempt on his life by cutting his throat, but no definite information, however, has reached town as to his condition, although the wounds are not believed to be of a serious nature. He resides at Newto*. The Timabu School. —The arbitrary manner in which the Education Board dealt with the teachers of the Timaru School last Board day has not met with the approval of the School Committee. At the meeting held on Thursday evening it was resolved —“ That the dismissal of the Head Master by the Board is most arbitrary. The Committee is of opinion that he possesses the confidence of a largo majority of both pupils and their parents, and, with the exception of the irreconcilable difference existing between himself and the Head Mistress, the Committee have the greatest confidence in him, both as to his ability and integrity, and respectfully, but urgently request the Board to reconsider their decision to dismiss him.” With reference to the Head Mistress, a resolution was passed urging upon the Board the necessity of dismissing her. Phenology.—Professor Lio Medo will lecture in the Volunteer Hall next Tuesday. He had intended to eome to this town last Monday, but owing to a number of new clients pouring in on him at the eleventh hour he had to prolong his stay in Timaru, where he has been besieged all the week. He hopes, however, to be able to get away next Monday, and after that he can be consulted in the Wallingford Hotel. The Press, wherever he has appeared, speaks very highly of him, not only as a phrenologist of great ability, but also as an elocutionist, and a man of education and culture. His advertisement appears in anothsr column, and it will be seen from it that his entertainment will consist of Shakespearian readings, a discourse on phrenology, and an examination of ‘bumps.* Doubtless his entertainment will be very interesting. Timabu Habbob Boabd.—At the meeting of the above held last Thursday a letter from the railway department was read in reference to landing coal, and stating that the charge would be Is per ton. Mr Moody said the charge was an imposition on the public, and the secretary was instructed to draw up a statement of the facts to be laid before the Minister of Public Works. A discussion took place on a letter from Captain Storm, in which he applied for the use of the tug Titan to search for the supposed fishing grounds, Messrs Moody and Sutter strongly supported the application. Mr Postlethwaite wished to know whether the Titan was to be made a pleasure boat of. He had heard that members bad had her out enjoying themselves. Mr Hall said he was the only member who had gone out in her to find the fishing bank, that he had authority to go, and that it was no pleasure trip. After some further discussion, it was reselvcd, on the motion of Mr Moody, seconded by Mr Barker—“ That in reply te Captain Storm’s letter the Harbor Master be authorised to make a search for a fishing bank as occasion offers, and at such time as the tug can be spared without inconvenience or risk to shipping, and that he take with him whoever he may consider suitable.” On the motion of Mr Teschmaker, seconded by Mr Postlethwaite, it was resolved —“ That a committee consisting of the Chairman, Messrs Hall, Sutter and Moody be appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the meetings and voting in the Harbor District for the passing of the Harbor loan, two to forma quorum.” The Secretary read the circular drafted for the purpose of forwarding to other ports. The circular pointed out the improvements that had been effected in the port, and the precautions that had been taken to ensure the safety of vessels. It was ordered to be printed, and circulated. In reply to a letter from Mr Pope of Lyttelton, who repaired the Titan, it was resolved to ieduce the account from £499 12s fid to £273 16s 3d, and not to pay any more, as the demand was excessive. Several recommendations were made by the Harbor Master with

regard to the appointment of night watchman, the painting of the lighthou«e white* and the| obtaining of signal flags, etc., for the Titan, all of which were adopted. The engineer reported that 177 feet of the breakwater had been completed ; that wharf extension was progressing, and the shingle was not accumulating near the breakwater, but further south. Accounts te the amount of £3751 3s lid were passed for payment. Mr Moody gave notice that be would next Board meeting, more for instructions to bo given to the Engineer to call for tenders for, the wharf extension in accordance with his plan. The Mount Peel Road Board invites tenders for road works. Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. will hold a sale of horses, drays, etc;, at their Yards, Timaru, j to-day. Messrs Maclean and Stewart will hold their ' weekly sale of horses, drays, and harness, at - ' their Horse Bazaar, Timaru, to day. They 1 will also sell a section of land situated in St; - John’s Wood, Timaru.