The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1883. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1180, 29 November 1883, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1883. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Resident Magistbate's Coubt, : G-ebal-dink.—A sitting of this Coart will be held to-day at ten a.m.

, Land Sale at TffiMrrKA.-—To-day, at noon, 33 sections in the township of Arowhenua will be offered by public auction at the Courthouse, Temuka.

,:■■ Labob in Victobia.—A Melbourne telegram states that " everywhere complaints are made with regard to farm labor." ' - This should be taken with the proverbial grain oi salt. Gebaldine School Committee. The usual monthly meeting of the members of the G-eraldine School Committee will be held this evening at half-past seven, when several important matters will be discussed.

The Unemployed.—One hundred of the " unemployed" who had been engaged on the Hindon section of the Otago Central Eailway have been discharged, and more are to go. A publis meeting is to be held in Dunedin to consider the matter.

Served Him Right. —One of the larrikins who for some time back have been a pest in the town of Oamaru, was on Monday charged at the Resident Magistrate's Court with cutting a hole in the circus tent on Saturday night, and sentenced to two months' imprisonment.

Oca Inddstbiai Schools.—Mr Carew, R.M., at the Dunedin City Police Court on Tuesday morning, declined to send cases of illegitimacy to the Industrial School. He said if he granted all such applications that came before him, the place would not be one third large enough. New Pibm in Temuka.—Messrs Mogridge and Wiltshire announce that they will commence business as drapers, milliners, etc, in Temuka, on Saturday next, in those premises presently occupied by Mr W. Storey, opposite the Bank of New Zealand. Their advertisement will be found elsewhere.

Pohticai AssooiA'riONß.—Two Political Associations for promotion of financial reform and of the interests of the South, upon the basis recommended by the Hon. Mr Reynolds in a recent letter which appeared in the Daily Times, and which was republisked in this paper, are in coarse of formation in Dunedin. ' The Timabu High School—The election of two members on the High School Board in the room of the Yen. Archdeacon Harper and Dr Lovegrove, who were balloted out, took place yesterday. The retiring members were candidates for re-election, and Mr Plante contested one of the seati,—avowedly that of Dr Lovegrove. The poll did not close till 6 o'clock, so we are unable to give the result.

Jatai Accident is a Mine.—A man named James Mclvor was killed on Tuesday morning in the Brunner mine, G-reymoutb. The inquest has been adjourned till the arrival of Mr Burns, Mines Inseector. Eeath was instantaneous in Mclvor's case, a fall of coal from the roof orushing him. A shock of earthquake was felt about the time of the fatality. The one may have partly caused the other.

ExcuasioN Tickets to Dunedin.— The attention of our readers meditating a visit to the Dunedin races, is directed to the announcement of the Traffic Manager stating that excursion fare tickets, available for return up to and including the Bth December, can be obtained on 28th, 29th, and 30th November, at Temuka, Timaru, and Waimate stations. The fares are exceedingly low, being first class 20s, and second class 15s. Passengers may break the journey at any stopping station. Wesletan Disteiot Meeting.—At the Wesleyan District meeting, at Wellington, it was resolved that New Zealand be constituted a separate and independent conference ; that the Conference be recommended to consider the advisableness of requesting the General Conference to send to New Zealand the Eev. Edward Youngman, of the Chinese mission in Victoria, to consider the spiritual needs of the Chinese ia this colony.' Reference was made to the death of Eevs., Buddie, Hobbs, and VYarron, men who had done pioneer and noble work. I

Temoka Riflb Voltjwtbbrs.—The quarterly inspection parade of the Temuka Rifle Volunteer* took place last Tuesday evening, before Colonel Lean and Adjutant Newell. Thirty three of all rank* were present. The men went through their drill in a first-class manner, and at the conclusion were highly congratulated bj Colonel Lean.

Tm Suicide at DuNSDiif. —At the inquest on William Johnson, the evidence showed that deceased was in a very depressed state of mind conssqueDt on his inability to obtain employment. He was indebted to the Postal Department £2 15s for stamps, and could not pay the amount. A verdict of suicide bv strychnine while temporarily insane was returned. A Mttedebous Chikamah.—A Chinaman named Ah Young was brought up yesterday at Q-reyruouth, for killing his mate, Ah Jim, at Baxter's Creek, Moonlight, and grievously wounding Ah Loi. The instrument vised was a Chinese c hopper. His victims were dreadfully hacked. No motive is assigned for the murder. He appears to have been seized | with a sudden frenzy. He was committed for trial.

The Shambook Hotel, Timabu.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, last Tuesday, the charge, against W. Morgan, licensee of the Shamrock Hotel, of failing to maintain the accommodation in his hotel up to the required standard, heard last week and reserved for consideration, was dealt with by his Worship. He considered the case was one for the Licensing Committee to deal with and not for the Magistrate, and therefore dismissed the information.

. Lokghubst's Case.—His Excellency the 0-bvernor has informed Ministers that be has gone fully into the several matters relating to I Lqnghurst's case, and regrets that he can arrive at no other conclusion than that Longhurst was guilty of the crime of which he was convicted in April 1881, and that his release would be a grevious miscarriage of justice and a serious injury to the public. Every impaitul colonist, wjll, we are sure, endorse His ( Exeellency's decision. Accidents.—At the Pleasant Point' school,; on Tuesday last, a child named Saunders was vaulting with a pole, and fell, breaking his arm. Mr Thompson (the. schoolmaster at Pleasant Poiut) kindly drove the little sufferer to, Temuka, where he was attended to by Dr Hayes who set the broken limb. On the same day a man named John Brosnaban, while indulging in some 'horse play' with another, at Arowhenua, fell and dislocated his shoulder. He was also attended by Dr. Hayes, who reduced the dislocation, and is now on a fair way towards recovery. Welcome Retbeat Lodge, 1.0.G.T. The , usual monthly open meeting of this Lodge; was held on Monday evening last in the schoolroom, G-eraldine. There was a large number of members present, Bro. T. Sberratt, W.0.T., occupying the chair. After the transaction of routine business the meeting was opened for harmony, when songs were capitally rendered by Bros. Hoskins, Pratt, E. Logan and Wil'oughby, a duet by Mrs G-las<9 and Miss Andrews, and a reading by Bro. T. Sherratt. During the evening refreshments were handed round by the ladies. After spending a very agreeable evening, the meeting olosed with singing the National Anthem. Tibbibib Outbagb. —An Australian telegram, dated Melbourne, Nov. 21st, state k that a horrible murder has been committed at Panmure, near Warrnambool. The victim, Margaret Nolan, ten years old, being sent on ran errand, did not return. Search was made, and her body was found with the throat cut. Surrounding circumstances pointed to outrage. A selector named Henry Morgan, who' was the last person seen in company of the girl, has been arrested. Latest intelligence states that a strong feeling is shown at Panmur« in regard to the man Morgan suspected of the recent shocking murder of a child. He was with difficulty moved from the lock up. M. large and angry crowd collected, and seemed disposed to take the law into its own hands. The Late Mb Litkb.—ln our last issue [we announced the death of the Rev Mr Luke, and doubtless the following, which we | take from the Wellington Post, of Friday I last will be read with a melancholy interest by many of his friends:--" We regret to announce the death of the Rev. James Henry Luke, a greatlyesteemed minister of the Primitive Methodist Church, who passed away at the residence of his parents in this city last evening. Deceased was the fifth son of Mr Samuel Luke, ironfouhder, a'nd' was in his 24th year. He.was for many years a local preacher in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church in Wellington, and in that capacity exhibited such an amount of zeal, earnestness, and ability that he was strongly urged to enter the regular ministry. This he ' did, about four years ago, and was first •tationed at Foxton.' Subsequently he removed to Geraldine, South Canterbury, and in both places thoroughly endeared himself —as he had done in Wellington—to all with whom he was brought in contact, both inside and outside his own denomination. While his bright, genial disposition injtde him a universal favorite with all classes, his great natural capacity and earnestness led him to be regarded as one of the most rising men in the ministry to which he belonged. His loss will, on this account alone, be greatly deplored in every part of the colony. A little less than two years ago, while at Q-eraldine, Mr Luke caught a severe cold. Symptoms of consumption began to manifest themselves, but the devoted young man, ever anxious to remain at the post of duty, struggled along for some time, until at length he was compelled to follow the advice of his medical attendant and seek a more genial climate., He then returned to hit home in Wellington, and, despite ;"everyi care and attention, gradually got worse, until, after a protracted illness, borne with the most patient resignation, the end came about a quarter pastten last, night. Great sympathy will be felt for his friends in ..their bereavement."

Accident in Port Chalmers Dock.— A. serious accident happened on Tuesday afternoon last in Port Chalmers Dockyard. The rudder of the Rotoraahana, which weighs several tons, was being lowered into the dock from a travellings crane in the yard, which was insucffiientlys weighted to counterbalance the strain, and ... both fell with a crash to the bottom of the dock, the crane tearing up the rails on which it ran. The crane was greatly smashed about, and it is impossible at present to say what parts will be fit for use again. The injuries to the rudder are apparently not so great,, but the bottom pintle has been broken off. Postal Service.— On Tuesday evening last an influentially representative meeting was held at Q-apes’ Valiev for the purpose of considering the steps that were taken at* recent meeting-at Hilton re postal service. Mr W. H. Moore presided, /and a’long discussion ensued on the subject for which they had met. Strong dissension was expressed against the proposed service and making Temuka the chief postal office for the district, instead of Geraldine. It was pointed out that under the present service, letters posted in Geraldine before 12 o’clock on the day the mails are made up for Pleasant Valley, Gape*’ Valley and Hilton, are delivered at these townships by 3 p.m,, and the children attending various schools obtain their.parents’ letters at once. A meeting will i alio be' called Pleasant Valley at once, to protest against the proposed alteration, and a counter-petition to Government to that adopted'at the Hilton meeting is now in course of signature. It was signed by every one present at the Gapes’ Valley meeting. ‘ 1 ‘

A reward is offered for the recovery of a lost parasol. Tenders for several' works for the Mount Peel Road Board close at 10 a.m. bn Saturday next, - ' Those premises in Temuka known as Ollivier a Auction Booms, will he again offered for sale by auction to-morrow, by order of the mortagees. if . • The Geraldine Road Board invite tenders for contract works, to be forwarded to the Chairman before 10 a.m. bn Tuesday Dec. 11th. 1883. ! : ’ That Husband of Mine is three times the man he was before he began using ‘Wells’ Health Renewer,’ Druggists. Moses, Moss and Co Sydney, General Agents.' 2 Feels Young Again.— “My raotlfer was afflicted a long time with neuralgia and a dull, heavy, inactive condition of the .whole system, headache, nervous prostration, and was almost ; helpless. No physicians or medicines did her any good. Three months ago she;began to use Hop Bitters, with such!, good effect that she seems and feels young again, although over seventy ■ yeata old."—A Lady in R.I. Look up—[Advt.]