LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1172, 10 November 1883, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Pbopbhtt Tax. —The Property Tax accounts for taxes due on December Ist were posted m Wellington on Thursday. The number is stated to be near 24,000 ' Ltjokt Swbbpists.— A constable at North Dunedin drew £2OOO in a Melbourne consultation. A bank clerk on the Otago goldfields drew £I6OO in Ada Mantua's. Supposbd Fatal Accident. —An Auckland telegram states that a boat containing

four men, entering the Bay of Island* last Thursday, was obierved to capsize, and it is tupposed that all were drowned. The names 'We unknown.

Lpsß 0F A Hobbu. —A boras belonging to

Mr W Weir, of Temuka, fell down dead on Thursday last. It had been turned out for a ■pell for a few weeks, and on being brought up and put in the cart would not stand. It was taken out and died immediately afterwards.

St Joseph's Convent School.— We ape requested to announce that the above school will be. opened next Monday at 9.30 a.m. and to; state that non-Catholic parents who, desire to entrust the education of their dhiidren to the Nuns, may rest assured that

their religion will not be interfered with.

The Prince of Walks 1 Birthday.— Yesterday was loyally observed by most of our eitizens as a holiday. The day however,

was not’ all suitable for pleasure-seekers and many: of the more timorous after starting for a day’s outing returned to their homes. Occasional showers fell, and the sky presented a threatening aspect the whole day.

.. The Pawnbbokbbs in England.—The intensity of the straggle for a livelinood in England is illustrated by the statement of a magazine writer that there are 300,000 families in London who are in the habit of pawning small and that more than 6,000,000 'Unclaimed pledges are sold every Tear in that city, while over 270,000,000 articles are taken in pledge in the course of a year throughout the country. Served Him Right.— At the Police Court, Dunedin, the other day, W H White was •barged with assaulting J W Robinson. The Evidence showed that Robinson, who is an architect, accosted defendant’s sister one evening and forced his company upon her. She complained to her brother next morning, who after giving complainant the opportunity of apologising, assaulted him with a cane. Hie Worship called upon no defence, but fined defendant one shilling, saying it was a fortunate thing when young girls who were insulted had relatives to take their part.

4. W(ban Husband.— The meanest thing ‘ Ogles’) come* from Tasmania. A man’s, wife fell ill mddenly. A woman ( who usually, attends such cases, became alarmed at certain symptoms and advised W’ * ’ __ j tba hmjband to send for a doctor. He agreed, and added 1 You telegraph in your own name —the doctor won’t know me.’ The doctor came p,nd the woman recovered; Shortly after the husband received a bill for fifteen guineas. He returned it, saying ‘ I never sent you any request to attend —forward your account to the person who sent you the telegram.’ This was done, but the unfortunate nurse was unable to pay. Some friends, however, raised a subscription to pay the debt, and the ingenious husband (unhappy to relate) wont sedt free.

Tex Meeting at Plasant Point.—A soiree-tin- connection with the Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Point, took place - last evening. The weather was fine, and,-'the’ attendance both at the tea and concert'■tried the holding capacity of the, hall to the utmost. More than half the items on the.programme were contributed by performers .'from Terinuka, which says much

for the musical talent of the place. Mrs B.otab,'sli999* McNair and Brown, and Messrs . Edmonds and Brown contributed songs and du«}t,»;;j,in a-' niaanor eliciting’the highest applause. : Miss Guthbcrt and Messrs Gillies. Henderson and Martin (from Timaru) also contributed, pieces. Reference was made at the meeting to the much-regreUed projected departure of tho Rev Mr Chaffers Welsh, by sereral of the rev speakers who addressed the meeting. The customary roles of thanks passed; emd ‘ God save the Queen’ brought a most enjoyable; evening to a close about half past ten,

Atmosphbeio Phenomenon.— The To

Aroha News mentiom a very singular atmospheric phenomenon which has just •ccurred at Piako. ’ A belt of land about five miles in breadtliwas subject to a perfect deluge of rain nearj| the whole day, whilst just outside it not tldrop fell, and the work on the railway was not interfered with. The Waika’o Times ||io says that a , similar occurrence was observed in the Waikato district. A belt of Jlnntry extending across the district and takiqf in Ohaupo and Hautapu, was also swamped by a terrific thunderstorm, accompanied by hail, the stones being as large as peas. The Sheep Stealing Case. Charles Fobel, alias Lefevre (‘French Charlie’) a man- not unknown to the police, was committed for trial at Timaru on Wednesday on two charges;,, of sheep stealing. He was a bushman, nving at Low Quarry, under the ranges on Mr Teschemaker’s run, and with another bushman named Edward Smith went pig hunting. They got no pigs, and it is alleged that Fobel, being determined not to go home without meat, shot one sheep and set his dogs on to another. They killed both, and took their carcases home, hiding the skins. Ten.days later they went out‘pighunting’ again, and caught another sheepHis accomplice gave information about both oases immediately after each. Accused reserved his defence.

The Melbousne Cop.— The ring has been heavily hit over Martini-Henri’s win. The public are jubilant. Martini-Henri has been persistently backed through the winter to win both Derby and Cup straight out, and he was also picked in heavy doubles. The colt ran grandly, and proved himself to be the best three-year-old of the season. Prom the start of the. race he hsld a good position, and at the home turn commenced to come through his horses. -At the distance post he drew away from the others as if they were standing still. The Hon. Mr White, the owasp of Martini Henri, wins £35,000 by his victory. The stable followers have also, it is said, won a large stake. First Water, was backed by his owner to win £BO,OOO, and the stable;also had £20,000 about his chance.

A Question op Law.—Some time ago it was stated that a young man, J O Smyth, employed as clerk in the Auckland branch of the Bank of Australasia had levanted, the Bank thereby losing a censiderable sum, Information was given to the police, and Sergeant Bulford was despatched to Melbourne whence he has, gone to bring him back. Sergeant Bulford has written to Superintendent Thomson (Auckland) stating Smyth is still in custody/ but that his solicitor had made application to the Supreme Court of Victoria that be be brought up under a writ of habeas corpus, and tried there. The Chief Justice, to whom application was made, has ruled the application cannot be heard except by a full Bench, which does not meet till 21st inst. The accused’s counsel holds that as Smyth went to Melbourne in the employ of the Bank he is not a fugitive, and cannot be brought under the provisions of the Fugitive Offenders Act.

Stud Rams and Ewes.—A sale of merino stud rams and ewes was held at Christchurch on Wednesday morning by Mj? Tabart, on behalf of Messrs R Wilkin and 00., •in conjunction with Messrs Matson i and Co. The sale, which took place at the Wool Stores of Messrs R Wilkin and Co,, was in accordance with instructions given by Messrs Dalgety and Co., and the sheep were from the flocks of Mr James Gibson, Bellevue, and Mr J D Toosey junr., Cressy, Tasmania. Mr Teschemaker purchased six four-tooth'and one two-tooth rams; at 41, 46, 31, 38, 50, 30, and 160 gs respectively. Mr Jloadly purchased one four-tooth and one two-tooth rams at 30 and 105 gs respectively ; Hon W Clifford.one two* tooth ram and two ewes at 66 and 21gs ; Mr Goulter two ewes rising two-tooth, 18igs. Mr Gerrard seven ewes rising two-tooth, 56gs and two ewes Wigs; Mr Tancred one ram 31gs; Mr Hordern, one ram 32|gs ;Mr Lowe two ewes 26gs, and ten merino rams bred by Mr Joseph Pearson, Burnt Hill, for sgs each; and Mr C G Tripp, two ewes, 21gs. ; ; Abeital OB THE s.s. lonic—The New Zealand Shipping Company’s steamer lonic, Captain Henry Parsell, arrived from London at Wellington at 2.30 p.m on Thursday afternoon. She left London on the 21tt September, Plymouth on the 22nd, Madeira on tta 27th, and St Vincent on October Ist, arriving at the Cape, on October 16th. To the Cape she had variable winds and moderate weather. On the 17th she left the Cape, and the same day spoke the ship Udstone bound west, which wished to be reported all well. Had fair weather running her easting down, and arrived as above. The Tonic brings 78 first-class passengers, 96 second, 291 third, and,also 223 Government immigrants. Her complement of officers and crew is 117. On the 15th October a death from consumption occurred, and the deceased was buriijd at the Cape. One birth occurred during’'the voyage, the health of the passengers being remarkably good. On the 6th instant, when the vessel was near the coast, one o£,the seamen named Cappel, aged 50, jumped .overboard and was drowned. It appears he was seen to jump over the side by two ydhng girls (immigrants), who thought he was. simply going for a swim, and they did not report the circumstance till fully seven minutes later,„when a boat was at once lowered and search was made for Cappel, but without avail. After an hour’s delay the steamer came on her passage. Her passengers have been allowed to land, and the vessel proceeds to Lvtteltodabout Wednesday next. Her principal officers are Captain H. Parsell; chief officer, Mr Cameron ; second, Mr Pasooe ; purser, Mr W. J. Rae ; surgeons, Messrs Ji H. Rouse and Jas. Cook. The passengers have made complaints regarding the provisions supplied to them, and also as to the sanitary condition of their quarters. \ The seaman Cappel, who jumped overboard, has a' wife residing in, London; He : is b«iieved to have been captain of a merchant sailing vessel.

New. Zealand Shipping Company’s Vessels. —The New Zealand Shipping Company has received cable advice, dated the 6th instant, reporting the departure of the s.s. British King from Plymouth at 3 p.m. on the sth instant for Wellington and Lyttelton The steamer wa* delayed at Plymuoth. on account of a heavy fog prevailing. The Rangitikei and Norman McLeod have arrived at London, all well, from Timaru. Piees. —At Christchurch about three o’clock on Thursday morning Innes’s Waltham Brewery was discovered on fire. The City and Railway Brigades turned out, but the wooden portion of the building was almost entirely destroyed. The damage is estimated at L 3,000, * The insurances are South British, L 70 0; London, Liverpool, and Globe, LBSO ; .Australian Mutual LBSO. The London, and Globe had LSOO on the malthouse, which was of brick, and was only partially damaged. At Dunedin, on the same morning, about 1 o’clock, a fire broke out in Hatton, King and Co’s confectionery factory, Hanover street. The front part of the building was completely gutted, and only a small quantity of stock was saved. No explanation as to the origin of the fire can be given, but it is supposed that it must have been caused by a spark from the stoves. The property is insured for L 1,200, the insurances being London and Lancashire, L 240 en the building; on the plant and machinery L4BO in the Equitable, and the same amount in the Australian Mutual. Mr Hatton states that the building wat overinsured, but the stock and plant was worth uoarly L 3,000, and he expects the firm to lose heavily.