The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, JUNE 23,1883. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1112, 23 June 1883, Page 2

The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, JUNE 23,1883. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wesleyan Chubch, Tejiuka.—Mr W. Holdgate, of Timaru, will conduct the services in the above Church to-morrow. Geealdine Daiby Factoby.—A meeting of the Provisijnal Directors will be held in the Geraldine Road Board Office next Monday evening at half past seveu. Hei/d Ovee.—We arc reluctantly compelled to hold over our report of the ' Justice's' letter, Geraldine Wesleyan Anniversary Services, and other matter till our next issue-

Guthrie and Labnaoh's Company.—An important step in the liquidation of Guthrie and Larnach's Company has been completed by the sals of the remaining assets. The price it is understood is one that will cover all ascertained liabilities and the expenses of liquidation and leave a dividend of five shillin s to the shareholders. Pebpetual Leasing.—The second perpetual leasing trial was very successful. Tbe tenders were opened at Dunedin last Wednes* day for a block of 4500 acres at Waikaia, Otago, and except for one section there was goo \ competition, the number of tenderers running from two to ten. As much as 6s 7d per acre was obtaiued, where the upsot was 2s.

New Auctioneer.—Wo understand that it is the intention of Mr W. S. Martin not to leave the Geraldine district. He is about io erect a new auction room in the immediate vicinity of the store which he recently sold to Mr N. Dunlop, and go fully into the auction business. We wish him every success. If 6nergy and good business qualities will do, we feel confident he will succeed. The Meat Ireezing Industry.—lnfolgence was received in Wellington from Christchurch on Wednesday morning by the Directors of the Wellington Meat Export Company that several intending shippers of frozen meat by the steamer Doric, in September, have been offered a premium of 25s per head for the space alloted them in that vessel, so satisfied are merchants and others with the prices realised by the British King's cargo of mutton. The Dunedin Fire.—The inquiry into the goods shed fire concluded on Wednesday. The jury found there was no evidence to show how the fire originated. The only thing which came out in any way to account for its origin was that some boys, over an hour before the flames broke out, saw a flickering as from a dyiug fire in the office. The -jury added a rider referring to the advisability of such erections being built with several brick partitions, having deadlights, so that the watchman might see inside. Maori Matters.—Nearly 300 Maoris passed through Opunake last Wednesday on their way to Parihaka. Fifty occupied buggies, and the remainder were on horseback. All were well dressed, and none pulled up at hotels, but marched straight through like a cavalry regiment. They were prevented from coming through on Saturday as the following day used to be the date for holding tho meetings at Parihaka. Most of the natives are camped at Oeo. Many have come from Wangauui, Waitotara, and other places down the ooast. Titokowaru came aloDg at the head of a procession. It is believed they will only be permitted to remain at Parihaka 24 hours.

Thk Lykll Murder.—ln the Lyell murder case at Nelson the jury retired at mid. might, on Thursday, and after an absence of forty-fire minutes returned a verdict of manslaughter against the prisoner. In reply to the Judge the prisoner said he had been convicted on the oath of a perjured prostitute and two perjured constables. The Judge sentenced him to penal servifcudt for life, saying at the same time that the jury had taken a very merciful view of the case, as the evidence fully justified a verdict cf wilful murder. The case has created a lot of excitement, and the Court was crowded during the whole of the trial. Mary Grainatica was arrainged on a charge of being accessory after the fact to murder of Dennis Quinlan. The Crowr. Prosecutor offered no evidence and the jury ret urned a verdict of not guilty. In discharging the prisoner, His Honor said lie was convinced she was innocent of murder, and as to thecharge of being accessory, she was more sinned against than sinning. She excited the passions of the men and led up to crime. H« hoped when she left she would consider the depraved and disgraceful life she had led, and would lead a better Hfc- ______

Messrs J. Mundell and Co., auctioneers Geraldine, will to day sell the balance of a hawker's stock. Mr W. S. Maslin, auctioneer, Geraldine, announces a large sale of timber at Fairfield Bush next Thursday. Mr K. F. Gray will hold a sale of household furniture at his rooms, Temuka, next Wednesday. Mr John Lawson, the Temuka poundkeeper, will sell a black hack gelding on Monday next, if not previously releas«d. Messrs Maclean, and Stewart, under bill of sale, will sell at their Timaru Bazaar to-day : Horses, harness, drays, chaft'eutter, etc. On account of the executors of the late Wm Gillespie : horses Malarial Fever.—Malarial fevers, oonH'ipation, torpidity of the liver and kidneys, general debility, nervousness and rifura'gic ailments yield readily to this great disease conqueror. Hop Bittert. It repairs th« ravages of disease by converting the food into rich blood, and it gives new life and vigor to thu aged and infirm. 3ee.