LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1096, 24 April 1883, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

11, M. Court, Temuka.— -There was no business transacted at the above Court yesterday. The lock-up has now been clear for a week. Auction Sale. Messrs Maclean and Stewart will hold an important clearing sale of stock and plant on the premises of Mr Chapman, Waitohi, two miles from Pleasant Point, to-morrow. Full particulars in our advertising columns.

Commuted.— The Governor bas commuted the sentence of death passed at the last sittings of the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on -the native named Ealima Jacob, who murdered his wife at Kaikoura, to imprison* ment for life. Yet Another Scheme.— At the Christ* church Working Men’s Political Association meeting there was a large attendance on Friday night to discuss Major Atkinson’s insurance proposals. The Association passed a resolution condemning, the scheme, and adopted one of their own.

Panorama.— We would remind our readers the Bourk’s panorama of the Egyptian War opens to-morrow night at the Theatre Royal, Timaru. for a season of three nights. Wherever the panorama has appeared, it has been well spoken of, and doubtless, it will be well patronised. Gifts will be distributed. Shocking Accident.—A shocking fatal accident occurred at Wanganui on Saturday afternoon. William Kirkwood, licensee of the Bed Lion Hotel, in shooting at a pigeon on the hillside at the back of the hotel, hit his son of seven and riddled him with shot* some passing through the heart. The little boy died in a quarter of an hour. The gun was a breech loading fowling piece, and contained No 4 shot. Auckland Races, —These races commenced on Saturday. The attendance was not large. The Governor was present. Siesta won the Tradesmen’s Plate of 100 sovs ; Victoria, by Feve—Memento, won the Mares’ Produce Stakes of 100 sovs; Woodpecker won the Hurdle Race of 80 sovs ; Leonora won the Easter Handicap o! 200 •■ssovs j Paramena won the Selling Race of 50 sovs j and Siesta the Publicans’ Purse of 80 sovs. Home Trade. —The ship Margaret Galbraith sailed for Home from Timaru on Saturday last She bad on board abeut 10,000 sacks of grain. It is a pity she was not despatched long before. Her loading occupied very htile over a week when commenced. The Aurora with 7250 sacks of wheat also sailed on Saturday. The Norma is ready for sea, but is waiting for sailors. The barques Salado and Anazi were taking in grain on Saturday for the Grain Agency Company. Both should be ready for sea this week. The rudder of the Ugglau was fixed on Saturday* and she will probably sail towards the latter end of the week. Boabd of Education. —At a special meeting of the Board of Education on Saturday last Mr E, Wakefield tendered his resignation as Chairman, in consequence of the Board failing to ratify his action with regard to the architect of the Board. A resolution was passed to the effect that no discourtesy was intended to, nor want of confi denco evinced in, Mr Wakefield in the Board’s action re Mr Duval. Mr Wakefield, however, adhered to his determination, and the Rev Mr Barclay was unanimously elected Chairman in Ins stead. The recommendation of the Timaru School Committee in reference to the re-aopointment of Mr James Scott as head teacher of the school was carried out, some of the members dissenting.

Mount Peel Road Boaed —The annual meeting of ratepayers in the above district will take place on the 2n 1 May.

The Maoki Pbisonbes. The Hawea brought down lo Wellington on Friday, the Maori convicts, including the ex prophet Maliuki and seven of his fellows, who were sentenced to short terms of imprisonment for committing an outrage on Government surveyors, and for highway robbery, etc. They have been removed to Wellington gaol, where they will serve their time. Other native prisoners were left at Nelson in pass ing, and will be detained in durance there.

Immigration —l be nominations sent by Saturday’s San Francisco mail are, for the colony, 204 English, 171 Irish, 183 Scotch and 9 foreignsis ; total, 567 souls, equal to 491 adults. The amount of passage money deposited was £1892 3s 9d, The total num her of immigrants nominated to date since iho renewal of assisted immigration is 2242 English, 2211 Irish, 1383 Scotch, and 145 foreigners; total, 5981 souls, equal to 5207 adults, the amount of lees receive! being £26,491 13s 7d. Of the returns sent Home this month, 145 are for single men and 128 for single women. Up to date the returns have been 1401 single men and 2164 single women, the remainder being families.

Geraldine Beagle Club.— A meeting of the Committee took place at the Kennels, Winchester, on Friday last, 20th inst. Pre sent —Messrs A. L. Barker, Deßenzy, Ensor, P Wareing and Eokford, Mr T. Hardcastle (Vice-President), occupied the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. It was proposed by Mr Ensor, seconded by Mr DoR nzy and carried — “ That all members residing outside the dis fcrict, the boundary of which is considered to be from Kerrytown road to the Rangitata, bo designated as non-resident members, and such non-resident members pay the annual subscription of £1 in lieu of £2, the ordinary subscription of resident members. Resolved —“That the meets be on Tuesdays and Fridays in each week during the season, to start at 10.30 a.ra. sharp.” The following gentlemen were elected members of the Club : —Messrs J. A. Young, S. Raine, Bayley* Captain Temple and Dr Campbell. The opening day was fixed for Ist May next, at the Kennels. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was given, and the meeting then ter minated.

Sad Accident.— An inquest was held on Saturday, at Caversham, Dunedin, on the body of a child two and a half years old, named Cecil George Doight. His mother gave evidence that on Sunday afternoon, the loth inst, aim was in town with the child and her baby. As they were passing along Princes street, near Wise’s corner, a large mastiff dog bounded up against the child who was clinging to her skirt, and knocked him down. The apparent owner of the dog picked him up, and, after saying that he did not seem to be much hurt, went away. Blood was, however, gushing from one of his ears, and he could not stand up. Ho was brought to Dr Mansell, who attended him until he died on Thursday last. The owner of the dog bad been advertised for, but had not made himself known. The Coroner, in summing up, commented strongly upon the indifference displayed by the owner of the dog in regard to the occurrence. The jury returned a verdict of “ accidental death,” and added a rider expressing the opinion “ That largo dogs should not bo allowed to go about the streets unless under the strict and sufli cient control of those in charge of them.”

Geraldine Literary Institute.— I The monthly meeting of the Committee was held on Thursday evening 19th Inst, at the Institute. Members present Messrs Huffey, Pizzey and Eckford. Mr T. Hardcastle, junr., occupied th* chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. I ho Secretary read a letter from the Manager of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company at Christchurch, informing the Committee that the promised rebate of £2 on the premium of insurance on the building, books, etc, had been forwarded, and regretted the delay in the matter. Also, a le tor was read in reply to one sent from the librarian of the Christ church Library, giving information as to the purchasing of new books, and forwarding Mudie’s (London) catalogue, and Mullen’s (Melbourne) catalogue. The latter wss suggested as a cheap house to purchase books from. The letters wore ordered to be acknowledged with thanks. The matter of a branch library at Woodbury was considered. Mr Hardcastle exp’ained what he had done, having formed a Com mittee and prepared certain rules for con duotingtho branch library,ho also handed in a list of subscribers. After some discussion, it was resolved —“ That the Woodbury Branch Library Committee may have the loan of a number of books and periodicals when applied for, subject to a resolution passed by the Committee on March last.” The Secretary was requested to attend at the Institute when the books were let out, and to keep a catalogue of the books, etc., taken. The question of purchasing new books for the library was then brought forward, but on account of the small attendance of the Committee it was decided to defer it to' the next monthly meeting on 2nd proximo. . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting ad journed. ■ -

Tub Native Minister. —At 10 o’clock on Friday night, at New Plymouth, Mr Bryce was presented with an address in the presence of an immense concourse of people. The Town Clerk read j;he address, which chiefly dealt with the false impression that appeared to bo abroad that the settlers there wished to encourage disaffection among the natives, in order to benefit from the money spent in keeping an armed force in the place ; posi tively denying tt’at such was the case, as it retarded the settlement of the country, and expressing their desire to be at peace with (he natives: Mr Bryce, in replying to the toast of his health, said—While quite rgcognising in this democratic country whoever is a Minister should hare the support of' the people, which would strengthen his hands .

very greatly, yot, no'withstanding that, I have' uniformly acted upon a somewhat different idea, and I think you will not misunderstand me or think I have said a contradiction when I explain to you what that idea is. I hold that a Minister in my position, dealing with critical native affairs, which are necessarily to a certain extent, secret affairs, should not be unduly swayed by public opinion. I suppose it has fallen to my lot as much as to that of any wan, to be very greatly blamed and lobe very greatly praised* perhaps unduly so in'both cases, but lean say this for the Government which I am a member of—that so far as I know, and at any rate with regard to native affairs, it ha* not permitted itself to be pressed unduly by pubic opinion, nor has it doner: anything, so far as I know, to court popular applause or popular blame. I know the policy I have at least endeavored to carry out was a bold and confident policy; yet at the same lime conciliation and justice to the utmost extent possible was desired to, be shown to the natives. He then warmly eulogised the conduct of Welere Te Perehenga. Alter this speech the Mayor (Captain William Bayley) called for three cheers, which was heartily responde I to. Then cheers were called for Messrs Hursthouse, Nowsham and Te Wetere, and the most enthusiastic meeting ever held at New Plymouth came to a close.

The Deering Reaper and Binder,— The Deering reaper and binder is now recognised as one of the best in the market. Those who use it in this district speak in the highest terms of praise of it. We extract the following from letters received by Messrs Henry and Finlay, the Temuka agents, from farmers in this district who have used it. Mr John Paterson, says: ‘‘ The two Deering twine lenders I bought in 1880 gave me such good satisfaction that I purchased another in 1882, and with the improvements for this year they are perfect.” Mr A. McKenzie, says: “ The way it elevated and bound my crop was something grand. My boy and three horses handled the machine all the harvest, cutting 15 acres of 40 bushels each in ten hours. My expenses for repairs were ss. It is easy of operation, simple in its parts, light in draught, and in my opinion cannot be excelled by any twine binder now in use.” Messrs S. C ain, A. Allan, T, Knight, W. Fitzgerald, A. McNeven and T. Connolly bear similar testimony to the superiority of the Deering. Messrs Henry and Finlay, of Temuka, are taking orders now, and those desiring to purchase one ought to communicate wijh them before it is too late to secure one for next season.

The Temuka Road Board invito tenders for breaking s'ones on the Main road. Messrs R. Wilkin and Co will holl a sale of wool, skins and hides at their rooms, Timaru, to morrow.

Mr Thomas Farrell, the genial proprietor of the Bush Inn, Geraldine, has a nonce to the travelling public. Mr R. Knowles, lately with Mr D. Leach, i>as commenced as a butcher in Mr Essery’s shop,. Main South Road. He advertises that his prices are moderate. Messrs Priest. and Holdgate, ironmongers, Timaru, are now taking orders for McCormick’s reapers _ and binders. They also advertise powder, shot, guns, cartridges, caps, etc., for sale at low rates. Messrs Maclean and Stewart will ho’d a sale of wool, skins and hides at their rooms, Timaru. to morrow. On Friday they will hold their monthly sale at Pleasant Point, They have a preliminary notice in reference to a clearing sale of dairy stock at Washdyke.