LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1128, 19 January 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Flourishing Society.— The railway Employees Benefit Society’s annual balance sheet shows a credit balance to the sick and funeral fund of £1,356 4s 2d. Yalbdictobt. —We would remind our readers that Mr W. B. Hayes will preach his farewell sermons to-morrow : in the morning in ths Good Templars’ Hall, and in the evening the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine. Wrestling. —Donald Dinnie left Dunedin on Wednesday to keep an engagement in the South. The arrangement made about the wrestling match is that it will take place within six weeks. Hudson is standing out to have the match wrestled on the grass. He was stiff and sore on Wednesday, but not in any way injured. A Split Among the Freethinkers.— Considerable interest has been aroused in Dunedin by the publication of a letter from Mr Joseph Braithwaite, a well-known bookseller, resigning his position ns Vice-President of the PreethougUt Association and giving his reasons at length. Mr Robert Stout the President, pub’ishes a lengthy letter in reply.

Thb Unemployed of Otago.—At the Presbyterian Synod in Dunedin on Wednos day, the Eer Mr Sutherland said ha had rejoiced at the recent disbanding of the unemployed on the Otago central line. There were no less than eight slygrog shops within five miles of it, which drove a profitable trade in ministering to the vices of these miserable men, who for a considerable time after each day were so drunk as to be unable to do any work.

Bast Farming at Dunedin.—An inquest was held on Wednesday afternoon on an infant named O’Connor, who died whilst in the care of a Mrs Dewar. The evidence showed that the woman had had other children under her care, more than one of whom had died. The jury returned a verdict that the child died from natural causes, and added a rider as follows: —“ That the jury learn from the evidence that something very much akin to baby farm ing is rife in Dunedin, and I hey are therefore of opinion that the Legislature should pass an Act similar to that in the Home Country, whereby proper provision should be made and licenses issued in cases where children -are put out to nurse.'’

Hailstorm. —Yesterday afternoon a heavy

hailstorm was experienced in the Geraldine District. Thb Geraldine Dairy Factory.—We would remind our readers that tenders for building the above dairy factory, in stone or brick close, with the Chairman of the Company not later than Monday next. Vital Statistics. —The vital statistics for the principal boroughs and townships in the colony for December, show a total of 412 births, and 148 deaths. In November the births were 468, and the deaths 135. • Telegraphic Returns. 'The telegraphic returns for the quarter ended December 31st, 1883, show that daring that period 339,966 telegrams were sent, of the value of £22,164 19a 9d. This shows a decrease of £I4OB 9a 2d on the same quarter in 1882. The Primitive Methodist. The twelfth annual Conference of the Pritni-J live Methodist body closed at Dunedin oh' Wednesday. In view of the probable early consummation of a Methodist Union, it was decided to discontinue the publication of the Primitive Methodist and support the New Zealand Wesleyan. Postal Returns. —The postal returns for the qua-ter ended DecemberSlst, 1883, show that the revenue during'that period amounted to ,£38,184 Ss,{^,'being an increase of £70619s 3d on the same quarter for 1882, The number of goat office orders issued during the same period were 47,896 ; representing a value 0f£144,053 18s Bd. The amount deposited in tho savings bank during the same time Was £267,200 13s 6d ; and that withdrawn £280,105 Is 2d. In the . same quarter in 1882 £301,342 2s 7d were: deposited and £299,898 9s withdrawn. - ‘—j

Assault Case.— Oni last .'Tuesday a young lad named William "Hadfield was before the Timaru Court cbarged with having assaulted T. H. Wigley. There was no appearance on the pairt of the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed. Yesterday Mr Hamersley applied for a certificate of acquittal, which - application was opposed by Mr White, . but after a long argument it was granted. White intimated that he would apply for a mandamus to rehear the case. It would appear that j'oung Hadfield. has some object in view in getting a certificate of acquittal. Probably he means to sue for illegal arrest and imprisonment. Raising the Wind.— An impudent case of obtaining goods under false representations was heard at the. Dunedin City Court on Wednesday. A young man named George Lockhurat went to several city tradesmen, and, representing that he was in the employ of Dr Coughtrey, succeeded in being supplied with a complete outfit, presenting in each instance what purported to be a written order signed by the doctor. When that gentleman was interviewed, he stated that ho had never seen the accused', and gave no authority of the kind indicated to any j* person. So satisfied was one of the victims (a Mr Johnston) with the fides of the transaction, and apparently so pleased at the prospect of a good day’s sale, that he took the accused to a neighboring tradesman and had him supplied with certain articles of clothing, to be charged to his (Mr Johnston’s) account.

Immigration and Emigration Rbtubns.—The Iramigratio i and Emigration returns for the last month are completed. The arrivals were— At Auckland 363, Wellington 619, Nelson 1, Westport 1, Greymouth 13, Lyttelton 5, Oamaru 8, Dunedin 792, Invercargill 429 ; total 2231. The departures for the sune period were —Auckland 180, Wellington 97, NapierS, Nelson 1, Greymouth 10, Lyttelton 46, Timaru 1, Dunedin 27, Invercargill 383 ; total 753, the balance in favor of the colony being 1478. The total arrivals for last year were—Auckland 5385, Wellington 4409, Napier 17, Nelson 30, Westport 22, Greymouth 53. Hokitika 5, Lyttelton 1325, Timaru 10, Oamaru 9, Dunedin 3642, Invercargill 4307 ; total 19,215, The departures from tlie colony for the year were—Russell 10, Auckland 2637, Wellington 1670, Wanganui 9, Napier 32, Nelson 5, Greymouth 92, Lyttelton 931, Timaru 12, Oamaru 2, Dunedin 160, Invercargill 3626, total 29,186. ■. ‘ Temuka Brewery.—Mr Pranks has rebuilt his brewery and has been carrying on business in it for some time past. It has been considerably enlarged and improved, and its internal arrangements perfected to a degree that rencle-s it a very complete and commodious brewery. There is certainly room enough in it now, and the plant is capable of turning out a large quantity of beer. There is nothing now necessary but for customers to consume its product, and if Mr Pranks gets demand for as much as he can turn out we feel confident he will do a roaring tracts'. We have tasted hi* beer and must pronounce it of excellent quality. He keeys in his cellar some of the beer which took first prize at the Melbourne exhibition. It is now four years old, and the fact that it is in magnificent condition shows that it must hare been of the best qualfity when brewed. Beer must be of very good quality to keep for 12 months. Under these circumstances the sample of beer which Mr Franks showed, and which has been four years in stock, must have been brewed with care and of the very best materials. This shows that fjhe water of Temuka is of the best quality' ‘for brewing purposes. It is supposed that there is no water in Canterbury equal to Dunedin water for brewing, but after the test this has stood lemuka may very well claim to .be placed on terms of equality at least. Mr Pranks advertises that he is prepared tb supply harvest ale for 2s per gallon and best strong alt al 8s 6d,

Services Acknowledged.—The Tablet States that Father Fynes has been elevated to the dignity of Prelate, and has been appointed Supernumerary Chamberlain to the Pope, in recognition of his administration in the Auckland diocese.

Temuka Mechanics’ Institute.—The annual general meeting of the above was held last night. The report and balance sheet for the past year were read and adopted. The following officers were elected : —President, Dr Hayes ; VicePresident, Mr John Wood ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr J. Ash well ; Committee, Messrs O’Halloran, Lawson, McSheeby Gentlemun, Cooper, Grey, Blytb, Edgier, Lee, Whitehead, and Hargreaves. A fuller report will appear in our next. A Disinterested Suggestion.—At the Presbyterian Synod in Duned'n the other day Mr E. B. Cargill suggested that celibacy should be imposed on the clergy till the age of 30 or 35. Very often it happened that young probationers arriving were incapacitated from taking up outlying districts owing to their possession of a wife and two or three bairns. The suggestion was not entertained.

Bans of New Zealand, Geraldine. — The tender of Messrs Foster and May, builders, Timaru, at £1250, having been accepted for the building of the new bank premises, on the hitherto vacant piece of ground next to the Courthouse and the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, the contractors are determined not to let the grass grow under their feet, and already a large quantity of timber is on the grourd ready for the work to commence. A description of the building will be given in our next issue. Masonic. —The District Grand Lodge of Freemasons, E.C., visited Timaru on Thursday on the occasion of the installation of the W.M. and officers for the year. About sixty members of the Graft came down from Christchurch anethere was a large gathering of Mason 3 from the district, Mr F. J. Wilson was installed the W.M., G.D.G.M. Bro H. Thomson performing the ceremony. In the ■vening the visitors were entertained at a banquet in Messrs Maclean and Stewart’s Auction rooms, which was largely attended.

Tbmdka Linseed Company.*— A meeting of the above was held last evening. Present —Messrs J. Talbot, Lyon, Hayhurst, Woodhead, E. Brown and R. A. Barker. Accounts to the amount of L3O Us 7d were passed for payment. It was decided to purchase a site on Mr James Lyons’ farm, situated near the Oxford Bridge. Mr Davis was engaged at a weekly salary to supervise the formation of retting pits, and to deal with the crops at present growing. Messrs Talbot, Lyon, and Barker were appointed a subcommittee to confer with Mr Davis with regard to the general working of the concern. A sample of linseed growa on Mr Hayhurst’s land was shown. It was about 3ft 6in high, the fibre was splendid and the seed excellent. The crons in the district have been examined by Mr Davis, which he pronounces of a superior quality. Mr. R. H. Pearpoint, Geraldine, has, best American mamlla binding twine, binding wire, and iard and lubricating oils for sale. Mr Lawson, bntcher, Geraldine, intimates that he intends to apply at the next sitting of the Geraldine County Council for a transfer of slaughtering license. The architects of the S.C. Board of Education invite tenders for fencing at Temuka School. Specifications may be seen at Mr K. E. Gray’s, and tender* close on Tuesday. Mr 3L E. Gray will hold his monthly stock sale at lemuka on Thursday next. On the same date he will also sell a quantity of household furniture and effects, book*, etc. Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. will sell on Thursday next a valuable half acre section with 7-roomed house thereon, situate a few minute’s walk from the Temuka railway station. With our present issue Messrs Gabites and Plante, drapers and clothiers, Timaru, present the third edition of their prize list, and at the same time draw attention to the valuable prizes to be distributed on the art union principle. The list speaks for itself. M essrs Siegert and Fauvel announce that their tent, tarpaulin, and horse cover manufactory is under the management of Mr T. B. Sheen, and they have a la*-ge assortment of tents, tarpaulins and horse-cloths, (of all sizes) in stock. They draw special attention to their reaper and binder cloths, and guarantee the quality of workmanship put into their goods. Full particulars will be found in their advertisement.