LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1115, 30 June 1883, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To Correspondents.—' Look .before you Leap’s ’ let'er arrived too late for this issue. It will appear in our next. Football—The members of tb) Temuka Football Club meet for practice at 2pm, today, in the Temuka Park. Suicide —A mai named Dixon (lir'ng i i Wellington) jumped off the Ta : anaon the p stage from Napier and ws drowned. Architects to Board of Education. —Messrs West and Birber, of Timaru, hare, we learn, been appointed architects to the South Canterbury Board of Education. Industrial Exhibition in ChristOHUKOH.—A movement is on foot to hold an Indabtrial Exhibition, open to all New Zealand, in Christchurch, on December 18th next. The Maori Ambassador —Syd ie; T-»i whanga who it will be remembered went to England some time ago to lay the grievan of the Nat ves bef »re ths Q men, itt yi t > get money fo»e'hu’now, to repiat his visit. Compliment !—The Ashburton Guardian, iu commenting on the Bill recently intro-, duced into Parliament by Sir George Grey, to abolish the Legislative Council, designates the Right Hon. Baronet as a ‘ Legislative Lor* rikin.’

Geraldine Daiet And Bacon Cueing Company (Limited) .—We would draw our readers’ attention to the advertisement column relating to this Company in which it states that offers for land are to be seat in on or before 14th July next.

Sheep Inspector. —Mr James Macdonald, who for many years past has filled the office of Inspector of Sheep for South Canterbury, has received a three month*’ notice that his services will be dispensed with, and that Mr Eees has been appointed in his stead.

A Moemon’s Widows. —The widow of Joseph Smith, the Mormon martyr, who was after his death ‘sealed’ to Brigham Young, is still living in Salt Lake City, vigorous and healthy at seventy nine, and an ardent advocate of the plurality e£ wives system. By the way, it is noted as a remarkable fact that all of Brigham Young’s wires remain widows and are constant to his memory. Accident. —Wo regret to learn that Dr Campbell met with an accident last Thursday. Ho was leading his horse to which a buggy was attached, near his own house, when the animal became restive, and rearing up brought its forefoot on the doctor’s shoulder, resulting iu the shoulder being dislocated, Messrs A. Grant, John Paterson, and Mu'grove happening to be pa-sing at the time went to Dr Campbell’s assistance. They removed him to his own house, and under bis direction put the shoulder in its place again.

Masonic.—Th* installation of the W.M. and officers of the Winchester Masonic Lodge No. 737, E.O.took place in the Masonic Hall, Winchester, on Monday last. The ceremony was performed by Bro. Parsons, assisted by Bro. Sims, of the St. John’s Lodge, Tirnaru. There was a large attendance of the brethren. The following were installed for the ensuing year:—Bro. A. Dunnett, W. M.j 11. E. Smith, S. W.; 8. Gould. J. W. ; Jas. Radford. S. D. s W. Carston, J. D,; W. Weir, I. G.; J. A Young, Secretary.; W. Klee, Treasurer, and W. Shallard, Tyler. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the brethren sat down to an excellent supper, when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank, Sereral songs and recitations were giren, and a very enjoyable erening was spent. Akaeoa Cheese. —An exchange states that during the late grass seeding season, a new chum came from Lyttelton to get a job on the Peninsula, He had a little exceeded, and had a rather hard job in climbing the Pigeon Bay Hill. Armed at.the top, he sat down for a rest and a look at the riew,and observed a kit by the roadside, which had been left by its owner, who was working below. He inspected the contents, which consisted of a bottle containing some whisky and milk, and half a bar of yellow soap, and ultimately tasted both. The owner, who at that moment returned,* heard the traveller give rent to the following soliloquy as the result of his investigations :—‘Well, I ain’t, got nothing to say against the Akaroa whey, but darn the Akaroa cheese !’ Temuka Wsbxstan Church. —The quarterly meeting of this circuit was held at the Parsonage on Tuesday, June 26th. This being the first meeting during the present minister’s term, there was a full attendance of officers from the various places. The Chairman reported the number of members the same as the previous quarter. The ordinary income about met the current] expenses; some extras, including removal expenses, and repairs to' Parsonage, caused a deficit of £l6. The Temuka collections especially showed’ a marked improvement. Arrangements .were made to > conduct a service on one or two Sundays in each month in the Kakaha School (kindly granted for the purpose) also to hold an evening service in Geraldine in* etead of the morning as : at present. Mr George Butler, of Pleasant Point; wa» unanimously elected Junior Circuit'Steward* The meeting then terminated. ; St. Maet’s,’ Gueax/DIKB,— On Tuesday 10th July, the Yen. Archdeacon Harper, of Timaru,will deliver one of his popular lectures, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, m aid of the Church Building Fund. On the 20th • of the same month, the acoustic properties, of the new church buildings will be tried on the occasion of holding a therein, before its consecration. ' The latter will take place, on the 2nd Aughst. It is proposed to ask members of .the ehoii;* of all denominations, who have so kindly assisted in the erection and furnishing of the building, to give examples of the different ; style’s of music used in their respective churches. The solos will bs taken from various oratorio*. From the promises already given by some of the best talent in South Canterbury, there is every prospect of the concert proving a musical success, and the Committee have every reason to expect the largest audience ever known, asthecencert is looked forward to throughout the district. Milfoed Congest;—One of those happy little gatherings, for which Milford is becoming proverbial, took place last Wed; nesday evening, and a vey good pro gramme was successfully gone through. The first part consisted of a concert, at which many fo the local amateurs sang, notably among them being Mr and Mrs Edmonds, the former giving “ I fear no foe” and the ” Tillage Blacksmith” and the latter ‘‘Jessie’s Dream,” Katey’s Letter” and “ Maggie’s Secret.” Ths Misses Lee, Thomson, Velvin, and Franks each gave one or two songs and were deservedly encored and Mr F. Storey (“ Four Jolly Smiths”) and Mr Coltman (“ The Outlaw”) sang in their usual pleasing manner, Dr Campbell being also greatly applauded. Miss Blyth, in addition to the overture and a selection, accompanied several songs, Mrs E J. Collins accompanying the remainder. At the conclusion of the concert the room was cleared for dancing, which was kept up with spirit till the small hours, thus finishing up a very sue essful evening. The proceeds will [ materially augment the School Funds, for j which purpose the concert was got up.

Steam to England;—The splendid steamship lonic, that made the run from England to New Zealand in forty-two days, belonging to the New Zealand Shipping Company, is announced to sail from Lyttelton for England on the 10th July. Intending visitors to the old Country could not do better than secure their passages by this vessel.

The Canterbury and West Coast Line.—The report of the Commissioners on the Canterbury and West Coast Line is now before the House. They hare decided against the line on the ground that no commensurate indirect results can bo anticipated from the expenditure of so large a sum as would be necessary for its construction, and not for as many as ton years or more can full interest on the cost be hoped for. Death of Captain Basoand. —We regret in having to record the somewhat sudden demise of Captain Baseand, the harbormaster at Timaru, which took place on Thursday night last. Ho was only married to Miss Haigh on the previous Thursday and was returning from his wedding tour on Wednesday last from the south, when he was taken ill, and it was deemed advisable for him to stay at Waitata, near Dunedin, He gradually grew worse and died as above stated. His remains were taken to Timaru by the express yesterday and conveyed to his late residence.

CoxmsiNG.— The following are the Seal results of the Pleasant Point Coursing Club’s meeting;—The Puppy Stakes were concluded on Wednesday, Mr D. M. Ross’ Van Diemah, Bashful Maid, and Dead Sho t being first,second and third respectively ,he withdrew the twolatter in favor of Van Dieman. Mr A C Pringle’s Prince Charlie was declared runner up. In the final contest for the All aged Stakes on Thursday; Mi D M flo s’ Rocket scored first place, Mr J M Mathews’ Xtlna being runner up. The course was a first rate one, the dogs working splendidly. The admirable manner in which Rocket won was the subject of remark by all on the course.

' Tie New Goldfield. —A Christchurch contemporary states that the gentlemen comprising the prospecting party whose discovery was mentioned a few days ago, have received a letter from the Department in Wellington, stating that the Governmaat is now prepared to offer a bonus for the discovery of a payable goldfield in Canterbury, on conditions which are not yet kno vn. With a view to hasten on the matter, a telegram has been sent to Mr Lee, requesting him to see it this bonus has been placed on the Estimates; if not, to ask the Government whether they are prepared to do so at once If so the prospectors are prepared to disclose the locality of the field.

Gapes’ Vallit. A tea, concert and. dance was held in the schoolroom, Gapes’ Yalley, on the 21st insfc. The entertainment was in aid of the organ fund of the Church, and judging from the number present a goodly sum was realised for that objectThe tea was under the superintendanco of Mrs Boucher, Mrs Gapes, and the Misses Gapes,.Buck, and Boucher, and was excellent in quality as it was plentiful in quantity. After the good things had been done justice to the concert was opened with an address by Mr Moore, who occupied the chair. The Misses Fish played an overture on the piano in that brilliant style for which these young ladies Are' so well known. Songs were then given by Mr and Mrs Manning, Mrs Glass, Misses McNair, Thomson, Willoughby and Eutlandi and Mr Clinch, a recitation by Mr Leishman, And a pianoforte solo by Miss Moore; and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The dance which]was afterwards held was well patronised, and dancing was kept up very spiritedly until a late hour.

Gskaldlvb Public School.—Thu annual distribution of prizes amongst the pupils attending the shore scheol took place last Friday.week. The, Oddfellows’ Hall, where the distribution took place,'was decorated with evergreen* and appropriate mottoes by the teachers, assisted by Misses Dunlop and McLean, The Hall was crowded to excess by the/pupils and their friends. The Rev George Barclay, Chairman of the Board of Education, presided, and in the course of his remarks said that £2O worth of prizes were to bo distributed, that sum having been obtained from, two; entertainments given by the children themselves. Thus the children had earned prize* twice, first at the entertainments and afterwards at the examination. He congratulated the children and their teachers on the .results obtained in the school. With regard, f;o the application made to the Education Board for fund# to repair the there were many schools in a similar position. The Board always did the best it could with the money at its disposal but it couW not do everything. The following are the names of the prize-takers .-—Standard Vll.—Frederick Andrews, Frederick Fronting, Laurence Millard ; Standard Vf. Mary Maclean, Maria Reed, Noah Sherratt; Standard V, — David McKenzie, Jane Stonehouse, Horace Baughen ; Standard IT.—Arthur Jones, Richard Stonehouse, John Bethune ; Standard Hl,—Angus Fyfe, John Morrison, Beatrice Crafer ; Standard ll.—William Lawson, Jessie Mbrrison, Maggie Dunlop , Standard I.—May Morrison, Annie May, David Reardon. Sewing prize* : Mary Dunlop, Mary McLean, Rose Taylor, Maggie McKay ] Emma Waller. Several special prizes were also presented by Mrs Dunlop, and the Mistress. During the evening a most enjoyaMe entertainment was held, with the Misses Fish presiding at the piano. The children sang 1 God bless our Prince,’ 1 The old black cat,’ ‘Lordly gallant*,’ ‘The huntsman’s chorus,’ and Master* H. Morrison recited ‘ Better than gold,’ F. Aadrews ‘ A curiou* christening,’ W. Guiger ‘ Napoleon and the young English Sailor,’ J. Morrision ‘ The Ant and the Cricket.,* and Master Willoughby also recited. Misses Dunlop and McLean played a duet on the piano and a most on* joyable evening was brought to a close by eioging 1 God s&ve the Queen,'

Lozal Albiandrotna Lodge, 1.0 O.F. On Wednesday evening last the election of officers for the ensuing term, took place, in the Oddfellows’ Had, Temuka. about thirty members present, Bro Dunfcekd N.G, presiding. Some of the offices were keenly contested. Two candidates were pro* posed for the NG. chair, Bro Dunford being again elected to that position. For the office of V.GK there' were no less than flya candidates proposed, resulting in the election of Bro Larcombe;- Bro Wv- R Uprichard was unanimously re-elected Seeretary, and Bro J. Whitehead, Treasurer, The Secrete ry was authorised to write a letteivof condolence to Bro Ackroyd, on "the death of his only son, Bros Upi I .-hard, J. Whitehead and J.Badford were elected a Committee to arrange for refreshments at the .installation of officers which will take place on Wednesday, July 10th. After.the transaction of routine business the meeting, terminated.

Tenders are invited for . several contracts for the Geraldine Road Board. Messrs Maclean and Stewart will sell at their Horse Bazaar to-day. several draught horses, etc. Mr George Ward, of Geraldine, has the grazing of SO acres of - turnips, on the Geraldine downs for sale. A black sow has been impounded, from Mr W. Frew’s paddock. If not released by 10th July, it will be sold to defray expenses, Mr K. F. Gray will sell, on a day to be named, a farm of 205 acres the property of Mr J. Elder ; alio, his sheep, cattle and implements. ’-'.i the Chairman of the Woodbury School .. Committee invites' separate tenders lof ' building concrete tank, and the plumbing of masters house. Messn R. Wilkin and Co., will sell to-day a*; their- rooms, Timiru, a McSherry seed drill, harness, dray, fowl whekt, etc. ' Mr John Stewart Browne has been ap* pointed general agent to : the Shag Point Coal Company (Limited) for the sale of their drain pipes, coal j etc, '