LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1095, 19 April 1883, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Masonic. —The monthly meeting of St, George’s Lodge take* place this evening,

The Vagabond.— Mr Julian Thomas, known by the above name ha* arrived in Dunedin.

To Ode Readers.—Owing to the causes referred to in our last issue we are compelled to hold over several items of news.

Debating Society.—A meeting was advertised to be held in the Temuk* Mechanic’* Institute last. Monday evening, but no one except the convener attended. Agricultural Statistics. —The average yield of wheat, oat* and barley for the whole Provincial District of Canterbury are : wheat, 25£ bushels; oats, 29|- bushel* ; barley, 26 bushels. Tee Inangahua Election,— Mr E. Shaw addressed a crowded meeting in Reefton on Saturday night, Mr Brennan in the chair A unanimous vote of confidence in Mr Shaw was passed. Sr. Mart’s Church, Geraldine.-Mem hers of the above Church are reminded that the annual parish meeting will be held on Friday afternoon next, at half-past two o’cleck, in the Hall of the Literary Institute.

North New Zbaland Settler.—We are in receipt of the March number of ths North New Zealand Settler and Land Buyer* Guide, published in Auckland. It contains a vast amount of useful information and is well printed. Landslip. A tremendous landslip occurred near the centre of the City of Auck land last Monday night. About 2000 ton* of debris came down, destroying a portion of a mill and covering the roadway. A cabman who was passing at the time had a narrow escape. Ths damage is estimated at £2OOO.

Fatal Accident in Nklbon.—A fatal accident occurred in Nelson on Monday. A farmer named Tangelon was assisting to break in a young horse. A man had the animal fastened by a rope placed round a post, and Tangelon struck the horse from behind. The animal at once kicked out, striking Tangelon in the abdomen so severely tint ho died in a few minutes. The deceased leaves a widow and family.

The Salvationists in Trouble.— Dis graceful larrikinism occurred at the Salvation Army meeting in Auckland on Sunday. For two hours some larrikins threw gravel through the windows of the Temperance Hall, where the meeting was being held. Captain Wright found a youth endeavoring to kick open the back ooor, and called for a constable. About thirty men and youths then rushed the Salvationist, and knocked him down, kicked him, and tore bis uniform. Captain Pollard is on his way from Dunedin lo enlist volunteers for the Salvation Army. Shepherd Captain of the Army in Melbourne, his been fined £5 for obstructing a thoroughfare. Disastrous Accident Shortly after 230 p.m, on Tuesday last the New Plymouth reservoir at the waterworks burst at the side immediately opposite the valve tower. Had it happened at night instead of during the day the consequences would have been most disastrous. The hill against which the re. servoir was built has subsided, and this caused the basin to collapse. The damage done is irreparable, as the whole concrete basin has been cracked.

Native Affairs. —To Rangiamni has iisued a manit-sto denouncing Wahanui a» a wolf in sheep’* clothing. It is reported from Alexandra that Taone, a powerful Ngati. maniopoto chief, is unfavorable to Mr Bryce’s journey. Mr Bryce and party left Alexandra last Monday en route for Taranaki through the King Country. Wetere, with his escort of Ngatimaniopotos, will join at Te Arua which is about the end of the first day’s journey. They reached Otorhangi, which is about seventeen miles from Alexandra, on Tuesday afternoon without opposition. Two important chiefs stopped the party at different places to speak. The first asked if the journey was peaceable, and the second said that but for Taonui's letter a verbal protest would have been made against the journey_ The na'ive meeting has agreed to ask Parliament to pass a Bill recegnising the division of the Ngatimaniopoto lands, and cheapening their passage through the Court. Oddfellowship,—Last Friday night the Oddfellows belonging to Victoria Lodge, No. 19,1.0.0. F., met in strong force at the usual bi-weekly session at their Hall, Geraldino ) the N.G-., Bro. John Pye presiding. After the usual business had been gone through, five new members were solemnly initiated into the rites of the Order, and several residents desirous of participating in the pleasures and advantages of the Society were duly proposed. At the close of these proceedings the members and newly initiated ad. journed to the banquetting room and partook of a sumptuous repast catered by Bro James Williams, who, if it were possible, excelled himself in the admirable manner in which bo provided the creature comforts and the tasteful and pleasing arrangement of the viands and floral ornaments on the table. At the close of the feast, loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed and responded to in a way to bo appreciated by all lovers of unity, friendship and truth. During the evening several members, notably Bros. Owlcs, Craigia,Patrick and Q-. Ward enlivened the proceedings by singing excellent songs in a capital manner. Bro C. E. Sherratt gave an effective address on the advantages and benefits of the Order, dealing in a graphic and telling manner with the obligations of the Society to the sick and infirm members, and referred feelingly to the claims of the widows and orphans left to the care of the brethren. At the close of this pleasant and most enjoyable meeting, those present felt it was good for them to have been there, and on separating determined to hold fast to the principles of Oddfellowship j with the grand motto of “ Charity” written in bold relief on the frontlet of thier words and deads.

Fibe.— On Tuesday morning about 800 bushel* of grain belonging to Mr John Smith, of Kingsdown, near Timaru, were destroyed by (ire. It was uninsured, and it* owner lose* about £2OO.

The Lhach Estate— The case in which the trustees sued Job Brown for £2OO occupied the Court for two days in Timaru, and resulted in a verdict for £152 lls 5d and costs. The costs fuust be pretty heavy, We believe that other cases are pending.

Tbhdka Road Board.— The election of five members for the above Board is postponed until further notice, in consequence of the time being extended for the completion of the valuation roll for the district. The annual meeting of ratepayers is also postponed.

The Late Accident.— We are pleased to learn that the mau Northam who was to •overely injured on Friday last by a fall from hi* horse i* now making rapid improvement under the skilful treatment of Ur Fish and the untiring care and attention of Mrs R. Taylor, the landlady of the Geraldine Hotel, where he is now lying.

Rail wit Accident.— A seriou* accident occurred last Monday morning on the Albury line. A cow attempted to cross the line a* the morning train was reaching the Cave station, and the result was that the engine and tender were thrown off the rail*. A special train wene out from Timaru and brought the paesengers in three hours later. No one was hurt.

The Diamond Find.— At a meeting held in Chriatchurch it was resolved to form a Company with one hundred shares of one pound each, to pay the expenses of sending the diamonds found in Canterbury to be tested by the best authorities in Europe. Mr T, 0. Kelsey takes them Home. All the sup* p:sed diamonds submitted to Mr C. E, Button hare failed to stand the oxygen test.

Burglary. —We learn that the house of the Rev GK Barclay has been entered by burglars. Mr Barclay, hearing a noise down stairs came to the landing and seeing some one with a light called out to see who it was thinking it was some member of the family. The light was put out, and the burglar rushed through a window. When Mr Barclay came down stairs afterwards he found that the burglar had entered by the dining room window, but all the harm he did was to break a lamp left on the table, and spill the oil on the carpet. He left behind him an un* opened flask of brandy.

Road Board Elections.— Mr C. E. Sherratt Assessor under the Property Tax Act at Geraldine, has received the following tele gram : —‘ I have to request you to iransmit to the Chairman the following telegram : ‘lt having been found necessary to extend the time for the completion of the valuation rolls to the end of April the elections cannot be held in the first week in May. The time for the elections must therefore be extended, but as this cannot be dona till after the statutory date has elapsed, steps will then be taken to extend the time till the first week in June.’ J. Sperry, Commissioner.” I is evident from this that the Temuka and Geradin® Road Boards cannot hold elections before the above mentioned time. The two Boards are going out of office in a body for two reasons, first, because the new Act requires it, and ucondly because the question of the boun J ary cannot be settled without doing so. Their retention of office one month longer cannot hurt or harm anybody very seriously, so it i* a matter of no great consequence.

Secondary Education and Pauperism. —Mr H. S, Fish, M.H R., addressed a meeting of citizens in Dunedin on Monday night on secondary education and national insurance. He spoke for two hours. He strongly opposed the present system of secondary schools as too expensive, and argued that secondary education should be in private hands, or that the schools should be free, but only to be entered after passing a suitable examination. Major Atkinson’s National Insurance scheme he criticised in detail, showing by il'ustrations how hard the payments would fall upon the various classes, from laboring men and artisans to civil servants and lawyers, etc., who with families of say five would find the contribution a serious drain on their incomes. He also referred to the ease of a settler whose family worked with him, and so forth in illustration of the bad effects of the scheme, He farther contended that one result would be to wipe Friendly Societies off the face of the earth so far as this colony was concerned. At the close of ihe meeting Mr Stout replied to Mr Fish on the secondary education question;

A House Warming.— Mr Joseph Woodbead, of Milford, celebrated his own birthday, the tenth anniversary of his marriage, and the opening of his new bouse last Tuesday. The house is a very handsome 8-roomed one, beautifully situated, capitally furnished, in fact all a farmer could desire. There were over 100 guests present, and the provisions made for them were excellent. On the right of the host were the Eev Mr Barclay and Mrs Barclay, and on the left Mr and Mr 9 Woodhead, senior, and Dr Campbell. The vice chair was occupied by Mr Geo Wood* head, and on his right the Rev Mr Gordon and Mrs Gordon. The following toasts were duly honored: —The ‘ Queen and Royal family,’ 1 The Army and Navy,’ coupled with the name of Mr Coira, ‘ Trade and commerce, * coupled with the name of the Rev Mr Gordon, ‘ The host and hostess,’ ‘ The health of the Rev Mr Barclay,’ ‘ The health of the Rev Mr Gordon,’ ‘ The medical profession,’ coupled with the named of Dr Campbell, ‘ The health of Mr Woodhead, senior,’ responded to by Mr George Woodhead. and ‘The ladies,’ responded to by Messrs Velvin and Woodhead. Dancing was then commenced in a room that was admirably suited for it, and which was artistically decorate 1 for the oecasion. Dancing was kept up until a late hour when all separated with many good wishes for the genial and generous host who had so royally cnteitainsd them.

The Launceston Outbade. —The Te Anau has brought particulars of the murder at Launceston. Ogden, who is 20 years old, with bis companion Davis went to the house of a man named Wilson, threw stones on the house, and when Wilson fob up shot him dead. They also wounded a Mrs Boram' and took away with them Wilson’s daughter who is 11 years old, because she said she knew one of them. They, however, let her go unhurt to her mother who had to pay them thirteen shillings. They next attacked a line repairer and scalped him, and murdered Alfred Holman, the driver of Page’s mail coach, whom they shot without warning. They were captured by Constable Phillips and two settlers on the afternoon of the 18th. When taken they boasted that they could have shot the censtable and Inspector Palmer whom they covered with their guns in the dark. They were quite unconcerned, and sang Kelly songs on the way to the lock up They appear to have been prompted by an insane desire for notoriety.

Tenders for works for the Mount Peel Bead Board close to morrow.

Messrs J. M. Ollmer and Co., will hold a sale of stock, etc., next Saturhaj. Messrs J. Mundell and Co., auctioneers, Geraldine, advertise a number of properties for sale.

Mr J. A. Young has to let that commodious general store and butohory at Winchester now occupied by Mr J. Binskin. Mr W. J. Upton, architect, on behalf of Mr E. Brown, merchant, invites tenders for erecting a dwelling house. Tenders close on the 23rd instant.

Messrs Maclean and Stewart will sell sheep and other stock at Winchester Fair to day. They hare to let by fender the farm lately occupied by the late John Moore, adjoining the Winchester Railway Station and con taining 200 acre*. Tenders close on the 21st They have on sale Lincoln and Leicester rams. On Saturday next they will hold their usual sale of horses, e(o. Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. will attend Winchester Fair to day. To morrow, on the farm of Mr J. O. Mackay, near Pleasant Point they will hold an important clearing sale of lire and dead stock. At the same time and place on account of Colonel Eichbavim, they will sell 40 acres of land situated on the Tengawai rirer, with bouse and unimprovements, being part of Mr Drew’s farm.

The attention of our readers is directed to the advertisement of Mr E. Brown, coal and timber merchant, Temuka, which appears in another column. Mr Brown notifies that he is prepared to supply building material in some cases under Timaru prices. The fact that he has an interest in a sawmill and a maiden bush gives him a peculiar advantage over many others. Under such ciroum-tances. more especially as he has not to bear heavy burdens which Timaru merchants have to pot up with, we see no reason why he could not sell cheap, and we advise our readers to inspect what bo has to offer them before taking their money out of the district. We have always held that local industries ought to be patronised, and we say that while Mr Brown, as well as other local tradespeople give good value, they ought to be patronised. He has always a splendid supply of all kind* of coals, cement, tongued and grooved flooring and lining material, and those who have done business with him can testify to his punctuality in executing orders.