The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1045, 19 December 1882, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuea School Committee. The monthly meeting of the above Committee takes places in the schoolroom to-night. Important Sale. —Messrs Maclean and Stewart will sell to-day on the premises, Timaru, the lease and stock in trade of Parson’s Foundry. 1.0.0. F. Sports. —The sale of booths and games was held yesterday by Mr K. F. Gray at his auction rooms, when the following were Ihe purchasers: General license booth, £l3, Mr Tombs; refreshment booth, £3, Mr T, B. Sheen ; rights of games and cards, 12s 6d, Mr W. Weir. The gates were not sold.

South Orari School Committee.—This Committee held their ordinary meeting on the 16th inst. Present—Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), May, McLeod, and Turpin. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Vouchers were received from the Board for various payments ; also, a letter asking the Committee to forward the name of any scholar they wished appointed as pupil teacher. Resolved —‘That the Chairman reply to the effect that the Committee have no scholar to recommend, and desire that one may be appointed from outside,” The teacher reported the average attendance as LI, and explained that he did not send in a list of defaulters owing to most of them living over the river, their absence being accounted for by the railway auTioritics closing j the bridge, lie complained of the untidy state of the play ground, asking whose du'y it was to keep it clear. He again drew attention to the want of hat pegs, and asked vlic Committee to close the school on Tuesday if possible, lie also s ated that lie should be happy to hand over to any member of the ; Committee (he amount received for the sale of books. Resolved—“ That Mr Fraser be informed that the Committee see no way of overcoming the bridge dillleulty at present, but trust that he will be careful to send in the names of all the defaulters on the school side of the river; that the school cleaner will be desired to carry away all the litter instead of sweeping it outside the door, and the Com mittce suggest that the teacher should caution the children against leaving paper, etc., about, and when necessary to employ them to clear their play-ground.” Resolved—- “ That Mr May bo appointed to receive teacher’s statement of books in stock, amount sold, and the money received to date.’ Resolved—" That the school break up on Tuesday, the UM li inst., and reassemble on the 10th of Januai'V, 1883 j that the Chairman procure two dozen hat pegs, and get prizes in time to be presented on the closing dav to the children recommended for fame.” ft was felt that the results of the examination did not warrant a large distribution of prizes, but the Committee decided that an endeavor should bo made to get up a general school treat about Christinas time, and to procure prizes to be awarded in the sewing class. I ho meeting then adjourned to the third iSaturdaj in .Jinmarv. I

Timaru llauboe Loan. —We would remind our readers that the poll on the above question takes plac* to-day. Full particulars as to time and place of po'ling will be found in our adverising columns. The question is of vital in erest to South Canterbury and it. is to be hoped that none will neglect to record their votes.

Property Tax. —The attention of those interested in the Property Tax is directed to an announcement elsewhere. Returns must be made on or before to-morrow, Dec. 20.

Drowned.— John Wimpenny, a clerk in the employ of Messrs Sparrow and Co, was drowned on Saturday morning whilst bathing at the Ocean Beach, Dunedin. The body of the unfortunate man was carried out to sea.

Inquest. —An inquest was held at W»iinate last Thursday, on the body of an old man, aged 75, and the jury returned a verdict that death was caused by spirits of salts being taken by the deceased whilst temporarily demented with drink. "

Arrest. —A man named John Cooper was arrested at Pleasant Point last Eri lay charged with breaking into the Winchester and Pleasant Point Railway Post Offices and stealing small sums of money therefrom. He was remanded. ~

Rooney v. Standard Insurance Co.— The above case concluded last, Friday, when the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for £SOO. Mr Harper for the defendant, intimated that he would make application for a new trial on the grounds of the objec- , lions taken by him to His Honor’s ruling*.

Deserting Sailors. —Two seamen of the barque Kentish Lass deserted at Helensville, Auckland, and in Kaukaupo attempted to commit a rape on the daughter of John McLeod, a settler. A settler approaching, the sailors fled. The police and settlers of the district are searching for the offenders.

< Another Defaulting County Clerk. — The affairs of the Patea County Council hare for some time been in rather a peculiar state. The auditors’ report is published in the Mail, and shows that there are considerable deficiencies in the County funds, caused through the Clerk nob accounting for moneys received.

A Y aluable Find. —The whaler Splendid, belonging to Otago owners, which arrived at Lyttelton a day or two ago, has made a lucky find, in the shape of a piece of ambergris, weighing, it is stated, over 7000 oz, and being worth some £5 an ounce. The find is truly a lucky one. The owners are in a; state of remarkable jubilation.

European Flax.— There is now on view in Mr J. Asbwell’s office (the office of the Linseed Company), a splendid specimen of European flax, grown on the farm of Mr Robert Mathews, Middle Swamp Road. It was sown on the 21sb October, was pulled on December 15th, and measures 4£t 4in in length. This is not an isolated saniple, Mr Matthews estimating that the entire crop will average 4ft.

Dandelion Root. —The Rangitikei Advocate slates tnat Mr Scarrow, of Sandon, has for some years past supplied a Wellington firm with dandelion root, for which he gets 3d per lb. The growing of dandelion, it adds, might well assume large proportions, and become a local industry, as the supply is not equal to the demand at present. The Advocate hints that the root is used for mixing with coffee.

Direct Steam Commenicatiox -with England.—An advertisement in the Auckland Herald announces the mention of the N.Z S. Co. t to establish direct steam communication between London and New Zealand. The British Xing, a magnificent and powerful steamer of 8559 tons register, will leavs London on the 20th of next month for Wellington and Lyttelton, and arrangements-'have been made for a regular monthly steam service to the different ports of the colony. The length of the passage is not expected to exceed 4,5 days. Each of the. Company’s steamers wilt be specially fitted up with refrigerating chambers, so as to be suitable for rapidly developing the frozen meat and produce trade.

Attempt to Murder, and Death or Accused. —A man named Hooton, at Auckland, who for some time past has lived unhappily with his wife, recently attempted to shoot a young girl named Raynor, _ whose parents had protected the woman against his violence. On the would-be murderer presenting his revolver Miss Raynor, with admirable presence of mind, promptly struck the revolver upwards, the blow apparently at the same time causing Hooton’s hand to relax its pressure on the trigger. Tbe weapon was fully loaded, capped and cocked. Just as Miss Raynor had performed this act of bravery her younger sister and her father appeared bn the scene, and without much ado, wrested the revolver from his grasp and handed, him over to the "police. On Saturday morning the prisoner was found dead in his cell, and at the inquest on the body, the jury returned a verdict that death resulted from serous apoplexy.

Manx a Slip.—That there are many slips between the cup and the hp was exemplified yesterday in the R.M. Court- Two men were charged with furious riding, but' the Ordinance under which the information was- laid was not put in evidence. His Worship said he would dismiss the case, and the defendants left the .Court, frith the impression that they were dismissed. The constable said he would produce the Ordinance in a short time, and the Magistrate said he would adjourn the case, until the the Ordinance was produced. On the case being called la'er on in the clay, the constable said the men went home behoving that the case had been dismissed. His Worship said if (hat was the ease he would dismiss it now, and did so accordingly.

Energetic Justice —During an adjournment of the Court yesterday, Mr David Leach had Botc altercation with Mr Bolton in front of Mr Ackrpyd’s shop. In the course of the conversation Mr Leach said to Mr Bolton that he ought to have his name over Mr Ackroyd’s door. Mr Ackroyd, who overheard tbe remark, told Mr Leach that neither he nor Mr Bolton would even. get the chance of that, and that if he did not leave the place and cease to annoy him he would give him ‘ a slap iff the lug.’ The Resident Magistrate who happened to bo passing by et fch e ° time, heard the remark, and went straight into the Court and issued a summons for Mr Ackroyd to be brought before him. Immediately afterwards Mr Ackroyd appeared in Court, and without a word of evidence being taken or an opportunity given for an explanation he was fined 10s. Now, this is fine, bold, energetic administration of law. We do not question his 9 Worship’*-

rmht to do what bo did, bnt we think it would have been far more in keeping with

the dignity of the Court to ask Mr Ackroyd for an explanation of his conduct. His Worship did not know but that Mr Ackroyd had received provocat’on suffie'ent to justify his conduct It is not the first time that offenders charged with far more serious crimes have been acquitted on it having been shown that they had! been provoked by the conduct of other side, and the Magistrate might veUv have inquired into the case tj that csblbl!.* We do not care to be se.Vere on Hi«;-Worship, but we certainly think that ho overstepped, if not the law, that line of demarkation which cannot be passed without detracting from the dignity of the Court.

Settlement of a Native Dispute —lt is reported in Napier that Mr Bryce has arranged the long standing Muriomotu dispul e, as far as regards the release of Moorehouse, Studholme and Morrin’s wool, worth over £21,000, which has for three years past been impounded by the natives, but that be could not arrange for the lease of the block, the Patea natives objecting. Lost in the Bush. — A man named Adams, a cook from Goandoubloni station, at Mogi 1, near Wallget, New South Wales, was found in the bush a few weeks ago by a black tracker, within eight miles of Mogil, and a few miles off the main road. His sufferings from thirst must have been terrible, he having kicked a trench all round a tree in his struggles. Chistyr Minstrel Entertainment. — Attention is directed to the programme of the entertainment to be given by the Christy Minstrels in the-Yolunteer Hall this evening. The programme has been thoroughly rehearsed under the conductorship of Mr Edmonds, and will, we are sure, be carried out most effectively. As the charges are low, we hare no doubt that there will be a large attendance. Assaulting- a Mayor. — A Miss Rouse was fined 10s and costs at the R. M. Court, Invercargill, the other day, for assaulting the Mayor of North Invercargill (Mr John Garmson). Constable O’Leary deposed to seeing Mr Garmson shortly after the assault complained of, when he bore marks as if he had been scratched by a woman’s nails, Ms cheeks being scraped and bleeding on each side of his nose. Dissatisfied. —An Auckland paper says; —The Lincolnshire farmers appear dissatisfied with their new settlement at Te Aroha, and large numbers are leaving the district to try their fortunes in other parts of the colony. Two or three families returned to the Thames 1 by the river steamers, and profess only to be too glad to get away. One lady, indeed, in her hurry to leave, forgot to bring with her some valuable property, which she will be obliged to send back for. Burning or a Pullman Car.— A most distressing and mysterious accident has just happened to one of these magnificent carriages, resulting in the loss of a valuable life. It appears that a Dr. Arthur, on his way home from ten years’ service in India, engaged a berth for the night train to Scotland, and that on passing Ilunslet Junction it was observed by the signalman that the car was on fire, and scarcely had the train pulled up, ere flames burst forth with such violence that the passengers bad great difficulty in escaping, and it was not till the carriage was almost reduced to ashes that Dr. Arthur was missed. It was then found that he had been burnt to death in his bed ; but how the lire originated is yet a mystery, the inquest having been only just opened. Another Suicide.— At the enquiry at Dunedin on Friday upon Henry Martin, aged 19, who was killed by a train last Thursday night, the evidence of the railway officials was that deceased appeared to throw himself deliberately across the rails, and the jury fouud a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane. He had been drinking, as was stated, for the first time in his life. There having been a sale at the foundry where he worked that day, and drink having been going round the lad had taken too much. He had gone home and lain down, but in the evening got out of the window, and when spoken to by his mother said lie would go and take a walk and a bath. How he came to think of suicide, as it appears he did, is incompr eh ensible. New Zealand Diamonds. —As there appears little probability that the Government intend offering a bonus for the discovery of a payable diamond Held, says the Christchurch Telegraph, we understand that Mr Jacobsen, of Christchurch, intends very shortly making known the locality where he found the diamonds which of late have formed the theme of general conversation and interest in this city. In so doing Mr Jacobsen believes he will be throwing open a valuable field of industry, and that should such prove to be the case the Government may eventually see their way to grant a bonus in accordance with the nature of the returns and the value of the field opened. We hope Mr Jacobsen will not think us ill-natured if we suggest to him that if diamonds are to be picked up here by the handful, as he asserts, he will be well able to afford to hand over the bonus to the Industrial Association' Grand Lodge of Good Templars. —At the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars at Rangiora on Friday last a resolution was passed levying a special assessment of 2d per member per quarter to augument the Grand Lodge funds, so as to allow the work of lecturing to be proceeded with. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows G.W.C.T. Bro. J, A. Bfford, Christchurch ; G. W. C., Bro. K. Sando, Geraldine ; G.W.Y.T., Bro. A. J. Bennet, Wellington ; G. W. Sec., Bro. D. Cameron, Dunedin (re elected) ; G. W. Treas., Bro. W. Carr, Dunedin (re-elected) ; G. W. Chaplain, Rev. R. Tout, Rangiora ; G.W.M., Bro. Sbrimpton, Kaiapoi ; G.S.J.T., Bro. E. G. Allsworth, Wanganui. The installation was conducted by the W-G. Templar of Australasia, Bro. J. W. Jago. On Thursday Bro. Jago delivered a lecture on temperence. On Friday morning the formal business was and the Lodge adjourned, to meet at Oamaru in Easter week, 1883. Then and Now. —The following fantastic pen-and-ink sketch of Sir Garnet Wolseley is given by an English paper ; —When Sir Garnet Wolseley was young he was a good deal of a fop in Dublin, as was the Duke of Wellington in his youth, and he used to drive a drag with his brothers daily into Dyce’s Repository, now the family seat, near Dublin. He then wore long curls. Time has worked much change. He is now spare, lantern-jawed, with short grey hair, and a blonde moustache. In the field' he wears a yellow sun-helmet, wound about with a handkerchief of check ; his red coat is opened at the chest, and spotted with many stains of grease; he has a variegated cravat, a woollen shirt of a loud pattern, grey checked trousers, yellow riding boots and spurs, an opera glass with yellow case and strap, and yellow revolver-belt with cartridge case; yellow gauntlets, a violet pocket-handkerchief stuck in his red coat, a gigantic pair of dark blue spectacles, and in hi° hand he flourishes a fan to keep off the flies. “White ShirterS.” —Says the Christchurch Telegraph :—lt has been often said that the last straw breaks the camel’s back, and the following case in point very truly illustrates the truth of the old and well worn adage. A widow of this city in anything but flourishing circumstances, thought that her small income might be slightly increased by the addition of a few boarders to her family. Having advertised her intention, a quartette of young gentlemen, seeking a comfortable home, interviewed her to arrange the necessary terms. Judging from the appearance of those seeking fresh quarters, and actuated with a desire to secure if possible a desirable class of permanent boarders, the good lady of the house quoted £1 a week as her scale of recompense for providing all the necessaries of this life with sleeping accomodation. To this the quartette at once demurred, and the landlady, after consideration, made a reduction of half-a-crown in the terms mentioned. Even this concession failed to satisfy the hoarding party, and the lone widow was eventually by

force of persuasion compelled to double M'a amount of reduction submitted in the first instance. As they were on the point, of departure one of the party suggested ‘ that of course washing was included.’ That was the ‘ la»t straw,’ and although it did not break the good lady’s back, it broke the contract right here. She gave one all-round glance at the would-be boarders, in which pity, indignation and contempt were strongly blended, and then same the retort, ‘ Washing included, indeed, and you all white sbirters at that price. Good morning, gentlemen.’ Mr K. F. Gray, will hold a wool sale at his rooms next Saturday. He solicits entries. Messrs Maclean and Stewart, hare a 303acre farm situate on Waitohi Downs, for sale privately. Holloway’s Pills. —Epidemic Diseases. —■ The alarming increase of death from cholera and diarrhoea should be a warning to everyone to subdue at once any irregularity tending towards disease. Holloway’s Pills should now be in every household to rectify all impure states of Hie blood, to remedy weakness, and to overcome impared general health. No thing can bo simpler than the instructions for taking the corrective medicine, nothing more efficient than its cleansing powers, nothing more harmless than its vegetable ingredients. Holloway’s is the best physic during the summer season, when decaying frui s and unwholsome vegetables are frequently deranging the bowels and daily exposing thousands, through th*h' negligence in permitting disordered action, to the dangers of diarrhoea, dysentry, and cholera. — Advt.