LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1117, 12 June 1883, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Justices cp thh Peace.—We are informed that Mr F H. Barker and Mr John Talbot hvae been appointed to the Commission of i lie Peace.

Auction Sale. -Mr K. F. Gray held an auction silo of Mr D. M. Maekay's furniture and effects yesterday. The sale was very wall attended, and splendid pricea were realised.

Fire as Waitara,—The Jarg« Hotel at Waitara was burned down at three o'clock yesterday morning. The only insurance is £3OO in the New Zealand Office on tho building, which was owned by Mr Brooking Nothng was saved. Death Fnoa a Cold.—Mr W S Ta.dor, a commercial traveller for the firm of Butterworth Bros., Dunedin, died last Friday in New Plymouth, from oongestion of the lungs, caused by crossing the Manawatu river a fortnight ago.

Virtue Rewarded.—John Brown, the " faithful UDto death" servant of Q Victoria, i* Baid to have had & bank a<cui! in Lo.clm of nearly £1,000,0'0 Ha wa> the prino p 1 du Oi tor both afc Ooufcts's an 1 nt Gosling's, and he held sever A hands»rae properties in his own name. H«r Majesty was very generous to him, and gave him monpy and l»nd< with great liber-ili'.y.

Local Industries. G-eealdine. —Wo would again remind those interested that a meeting will take place in the Oddfellows' Hall, G-eraldine, to-night, to consider the report of the Committee appointed to report on local industries suited to the district. The meeting will be a most important oho, and i is to be hoped that the attendance will be large: Prophetic —Here is another prophecy An old Latin inscription has been found in one of the village churches near the Belgim and Prussian frontier bearing tho following curious inscription:—"When St. Mark will present the Pascal Lamb, when St. Anthony will be present at the Feast of Pentecost, and St. John adore Christ at the ' Fete-Dieu,' tiio world will be full of groans and tears." These chronological predictions answer exactly to tho almanac of the year 1886. At. that period St. Mark's Day (25th April) fall on Easier, Sb. Anthony's (14th Juue) on Pen tecost day, and St. John's (24th June) when the Fee dieti is celebrated. The well-known astro'.ogor Nostradamus —also predicted t hat. 1886 would be the wors year ot toe ceutuiT-

An Exacting Landlord. —A very exacting landlord in Lincolnshire makes his tenants 'coma to t me" on the day tbe rent becones due, and will only relax his stern decrees when a handsome woman is in the question. Not long since he called for his rent on a very worthy mechanic, who, by the way, rejoices in the possession of a very pretty little wife. The husband was not at home when Shylock called, and he was enchanted with the pretty little wife of the tenant. She could not liquidate the amount due, but the landlord becoming really enamoured told her ho would give her a receipt in full for just one ki », " Sir," said she," myself and my husband ate very poor, perh >ps wo cannot pay our rent; but I tell you. sir. we are not so poor that we can't do our own kissing," A Profitable Business John Purcell and James Mills were arrested on Saturday afc Auckland en a charge of obtaining £2O from a publican named Evans, by false pretences. They represented that they bebelonged to a schooner, and had smuggled whisky and run for sale. This is not, the drst time Purcell has victimise.! the publicans by fictit : ous sales of liqnor. A pub'icm at Parnell who' bought a oaso of whisky from Purcell a short time ago, said a cask contain ing nothing but water was received by him, and another pu licanafc Newton purchased a quantity of brandy and rum from him, the casks being filled wi'h water a' Fre-man's Bay and wheeled up to the Newton publican I'hc victims were so humiliated that thoy never acquainted the police. Both men werremanded till tho 15th instant, bail being , allowed.

An Impulsive Witness.—Tho monotony of legal ilummery was varied slightly yesterday by a lady witness, who gave her evidence in a very emphatic and decided way. She rushed into the box, and kissed the book vehemently before the constable had time to ad.nister the oath to hor. After some trouble the oath was admiuiatored to her, and she then proceeded to give her evidence in a very energetic manner, calling the plaintiff 'this gentleman,' and her husband 'my old man.' She deprecated the idea that the'plaintiff ever gave her any money; said she always had plenty of money } and faking up a fold of her shawl, which was ample enough so hold all the money in the Bank of New Zealand, said in a very oxcited manner ' that she had as much as would fill that. 'After giving her evidence she continued expatiating on the in : quity of the claim made against her husband till she wont out of the Court.

County Coursing Club, G-ebaldine A general meeting of the club was belt in Commercial room of the Bush Hotel, Geral dine, on Friday evening last. There were present, a large number of members, and Mr Cunningham occupied tho chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Furrell proposed, and Mr H. Foster seconded, '• That Mr J. Mundill bo a member." Mr Cunningham proposed,and VTr M Conn >lly seconded " That Mr R, Ta' - lor and Mr T. Taylor be members." Resolved—- " That the following gentlemen be the Committee :—T. Farroll, W. Harrison, Hodge, J H. Lechncr, J. Cunningham, E. Taylor, M. Connolly, 11. Foster, D. McKenzie, and 11. Wornor." Resolved—" That the entrance fee be don 1 * away with and that the annual subscription be £1 Is." Resolved—" That Mr W. U. Slick be President." Resolved—- " That Mr Cunningham and Mr Fwrrell be Vice-Presidents." Resolved-" That Mr D McKenzie bo Secretary and Treasurer" A vo e of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meotitiy.

A Painful Accident —A girl two years old, daughter of a laborer named Hensley, living at Waltham, near Christelmrch was drowned in a tub of water which she fell into in the absence of her mother.

The Liquor Crusade.—At the Sydenham Licensing Oiurfc the clergymen of all denominations and the ' women of Sydenham,' made vigorous efforts to prevent the granting of new licences. Of nine applications, three were granted, the granting in each case being received with hisses and applause. The Court sat in the Oddfellow's Hall, which was crowded. The proceedings continued from noon till seven o'clock. One man insinuated that a member of the Court was interested in one of the houses. Dr Frankish repudiated the insinuation, and denounced it in warm terms, as an insult to the Committee. New Rush \-new rush has broken ou' threa miljs north of Barrytown, on tho West Coast, at a place known as Scotchman's Ter race, worked many years ago. The gold is found on a Ca" at a lower level, and from one pennyweight to three to the dish has been obtained bv prospectors. The terrace is ah pegged off but there aro others north and south of it. It would be unwise for anyone to go there who is not prepared to prospect unbroken ground. A great many have gone to the rush from Birry own, which is being emptied of adult miners. A telegram dated Sunday last says : —Thero appear to be uo douht as to the excellent pro pects obtained at the new rush at Scotchman's Terrace north of Barrytown. Several returned miners washed prospects from the Allen claim yielding from four to eight pennyweights to the dish. Letters also have been received in Greymouth confirming this sta'ement A good many miners are flocking there from liemu Auckland and Kumara.

Stbangb Rumor. Tho Star says : ■ " There is a rumor that Sir G-. Grey jams 'ha Government. The origin is that the Hon. Thomas Russell and others are engaged in amalgamating the New Zealand Native Land Company with the English Company got up bj Mr Larkworthy in London ihrongh Sydney Taiwhauga. A private Bill is ro quired to give tho Company except ion»l; owers and form a grand land monopoly. Mr Rees is trying to gst Wauanui and other chiefs to join. Messrs DeLafcour, Guorgo, and -VlcUonald, M.H R's are directors. Messrs .Vloss and Caduian have refused support. Messrs Tole and Harris are likely to follow Sir G. Grey in the matter. Mr Bryce and other Ministers are opposed. The objec of the combination is to get rid of the objectors, and to form a Ministry to carry the necessarv measure. Th • influence of Mr Russell and his party throughout the colony will be used, and the politics of the session will depend largely, though secretly, on the scheme.' The Star refuses to bolieve tho rumors so far as Sir G. Grey is concerned.

Seriods Fire in 0 iristchcrch. —About half-past five on Sunday morning a lire broke out on the premises of Thomas Jacobs, linendraper, Colombo street, near Ga'.hadral Square, and rapidly spreal to Fountain Barber's bookseller, on the south , and A Stewart's, fruiterer, on the north ; also to Glasson's, a Bmall hairdresser's shop in Cathedral Square. The premises were under Ijiij lease to Frederick Hobbs, the others being his sub-tenants. Hobbs's insurances amounted to £llsO in the New Zealand Company, to whom premiums have been paid for 1.5 years on some and 18 years on others. Jacobs's stock was insured for £l6O t m the Australian Mercantile Union. He estimates his loss at £2ooo' Barber's s'ock was insured for £3OO in tho London and Liverpool and Globe. He estimates his loss at £IOOO. Glasson was insured for £BO in the Australian Meivantile Union. He est,! mates his loss at £IOO. Stewart was unin surer!, and he estimates his loss ah £SO

A Nabeow Escape,— An learns that the barqne Athene from Wdh'o >, which arrived at Newcastle, New S >uth Wales, oafche 14th instant, reports that during a gal* two teamen were sent aloft to sen I d nvn the upper yards. Whilst thus engird tin mainmast rolled clean out of-the vessel, throwing the men into the air. Robots one of the man, caught bold of the ringing, an i was saved, but the other man, rfyde, wn btrojvi fro>n the main-royal yard arm into the sea, filling upon his 4oamh rfifh such firm that all his clothin» caon oil' as if cut byaknifi'. The diigy, h ohargeoftbc ma'c and two men, pu". off to rescue the man at great rn'f, as a perfeot hurricme was raain* at the time \£r.er three quarters of an hour's ex *rti >n, Hyde wus found i.rid hauled into I hi bout He had his jack-knife strung -roun i him, which he had to us.s to de'eud himself arumst a large shark that was cirolhg around h'm Tinmen in the b)athad tj keep the brute iff *ith their oa-s while fch-y dnggol Hide into the boat. The barqia sustained great dimagi to her rigging, beiides the 1 oss of the unsts and spa™. Pomc.Uj Igitatios.—A public meetj ing lield last Friday in Duncdm under the gispices of the Trades and Labor Council in the Lyceum was attended by four hundred persons. The Mayor occupied the chair. The following resolutions were carried : —•' That, in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable a I3ill should be framed for the pur pose of giving the privilege of voting at Pariamentary electious to all seamen employed in New Zealand waters" 'That, in the opinion of this meeting the time has r.ow arrived when the Eijjht Hour's Bill, as introduced into the House of Representatives by Air M. W, Green, sh uld become law." ' That the Government be requested to amend the C'oir.jpt Practices Act. in the direction of limiting the expenses of any candidate 'o £SO, and compelling candidates or their agent* to lodge sworn statements in d tail of u.'h expendi'u e with the Returning Officer, for publication ; fixing! lie penalty at. £SOO for making a false statement, thus enabling *ny pe son who may prove such sworn state me its .re fi.lse or iucomj. Jute, to receive half of fcuch penalty, and making the persons guilty of making such false statements iiablo for perjury." " That in the opinion of

this meeting the working classes of this colony require manhood suffrage, pure and simple, and as a means to that end i; is desirable to abolish plurality of volitig at election:." ■' That in the opinion of this meeting, greater facilities should be given (o the wo king classes to record their votes at dec- J\ tions, and I hat in order to effect this, the hours of polling should be extended 9 a.m.till 8 p.m." ' That, in the opinion this meeting, the time has arrived when the workmen's wnges should be protected by a Workmen's Lien BUI. and that the Government be requested to give effect to the same." It was resoived to forward the resolutions to the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives. A motion was carried tLanking Mr Barron, Mr Bracken, Mr Fish, and Mr Green, M.H R.'s for their addresses, and expressing confidence in them as fairly representing the interests of the working classes in the House of Representatives. Hospital Casr—A specul meeting of the Timaru Hospital Commissioners was held last Friday to consider a letter received from Mr R. Turnbull, M.H.R., relative to the treatment of a patient named Samuel Thompson, popularly known as Yankee Sam,' and the steps taken by the Chairman in referenco thereto. The patient referred to was a bushman, and was well known at one time in the Wailii Bush and Low Quarry (near Wainute) districts He is about 86 years old. and is very feeble. In the letter Mr Turnbull stated tha on visiting the wards ~~~~ on June 3rd found that Thompson was not there, and on going inio the room adjoining « 1)0 main ward, he lound the patient in bed with a black eye. He (Mr Turnbull) enquired the ca se cf it and was 'old by Thompson that he did nor, remember anything about it, but unders'ood that the night warder did it. Mr Turnbull had seen Dr Drew, and ho had informed him that no bl ime was attached to the watchman. H>wever, consider ng Thompson's ago andimbocility, ho would respectfully suggest that an enquiry into ho mutter should bo held. Upon rccpipt of this letter it was resolved to holi an enquiry, and accordingly the Chairman, Mr T. W. Hall, and Mr Sutler repaired to the hospital, and took down evidence in writing. Richard Harris the night warder referred to in Mr Turnbull's letter, stated : Between ten and eleven p.m. (on the previous Wednesday) after m»king up the fire in the Belfield ward, I went into the kitchen to look at the fiie thore. Hearing someone at the door. I went "yPv there and asked what was the matter. The reply came from Thompson,' I am going to lock the door." I asked him to go back to bed. He then struck me and resisted. In tr\ ing to get him back he ' slued around ' and struck himself against a screen two or three times, nearly knocking it down. I ihen held him by the e\tem. pushed him to the bed and laid him then struck me and kicked me. fetched the house steward and the doctor. I solemnly declare I never struck him or laid, a hand on him more than I have state 1 Thomas Hunt, Mattl-ew Fislop, James McNivcn J. Robertson, and Alex Greaves i patients in the hospital,deposed to witnessing the scuffle, but did not see the warder strike Thompson or use unnecessary violence. Tho house steward stated that when tho night warder came to him that night he noticed that his face was bleeding, The patient himself stated that he did not remember anything of the occurrence ; he frequently fell down from feebleness The Commissioners passed the following resolution:—"That ihe Chairman and Mr Sutler having gone to tho hospital re Mr Turnbull's letter, took evidence on the matter referred to, and found that, there was no dir ct evidence, that there was any unnecessary violence used by the warder to the man Thompson,

The Rev. T. Hamilton, Temukn, advertises for a loud of liay. Mr li. B. Comer invites tenders for painting and g'azbuja house in Tetnuka. Messrs H. Wi kin and Co, announce that tliey will hold a sale of woo', skins, and hides at their rooms. Tiinarii, tomorrow. Messrs Maclean and Stewart will sell on Fr day n> xt, interest in unexpired lease of E iiication-il Reserve Bmkj'hPa-iS. A Wise Donjon.—D-MCoti Wilier, I want you to te'l rue how you keep your self and family so well the past season, vflvn all the rest of us have been sick so much, and have had the doctor running' tons so often." "Brother Taylor, tW answer is very easy. I used Hop Bitters in time and kept my family well, and saved larsro doctor's bills. Four shillings' worth of it kept u« all well and able to work all the time, and 1 will rant it has cost you and most of tho neighbors £lO to £IOO apiece to keep sick the same time. I fancy you'll take my medicine hereafter." See.