LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1133, 31 January 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Drowned, —A lad named Alexander Weir, 15 years of age, working for Mr McLean was drowned in the Waitaki river on Sunday last* He was bathing in the river in company with several other lads. Committed Foe Trial. —W. H. Jones, the manager of the Onehunga iron works who fired several shots out of a revolver at a man named John McDermott, a short- time ago, seveTely Wounding him, has been committed i for trial. ‘:

Geraldine Brass' Band.—This band is progressing very favorably with several new pieces of music now in hand. 'lt i's their intention, on Saturday- -Week next to pay the Woodbury folk a visit, which we feel assured they will duly appreciate.

Christchurch Enterprise. Messrs Muir and Co., the owners of the Waipawa block, about 35 miles from Gisborne, have signed a lease to a Christchurch syndicate, representing a new company with £60,000 capita], to bore for oil on the property.

Geraldine Literary Institute. —The annual general meeting of members will be held in the Institute, Geraldine, this evening, at half past seven o’clock. As business of importance will be brought forward it is requested that all who can possibly attend will do so.

Terrible Accident.—A shocking accident has occurred at Te Aroha. A lad named Rollison was working in a 'sawpit, when a log rolled down hill, striking him and causing him to turn a somersault. His neck was broken, and his head was found buried six inches in a siding. Levanting Contractors. —A telegram

from Napier states that a certain firm 7 of railway contractors have levanted, owing a large sum in wages. The navvies on Tuesday assembled'at .Danevirk, and in default of contractors to abuse, they took ; entire possession of an hotel. Reinforcements of police had to.be sent from town. The Wellington Child-Murder Case. —The Wellington correspondent of a contemporary states that Kate Boyle, the child murderess, will not be set at liberty just :at any rate. He expects however, to see 'the unhappy girl ultimately released, after undergoing: the wholesome discipline of detention for a considerable period. , Hilton Mail Sebtice. —Mr Postlethwaite, M.H.8., has received a telegram. from the Hon the Postmaster-General to the effect that the petition for a mail service between Hilton and Temuka has been favorably, considered. Tenders for a tri-weekly mail service between the two mentioned townships are now called for, and if;npt too high the service will-be established.

Women’s Rights.— The election of School Committees took place on Monday night. In Dunedin in one case a married woman was elected without her own or husband’s.consent. When she was interviewed at her house she declined to act, apd the meeting broke np in a quandary what to do., The Returning Officer ruled that she had been elected and resigned. * . 4n Important Notice —The Geraldine

Road Board notify that from this date they will no longer clear the gorse from the public roads in the district, as the work must be performed by the adjoining owners or occupiers. ! They draw attention, to Clauses 132, 133 and 134 of the Public Works Act 1882, and amendment Act, 1883. ; Railway to Fairlie Creek —The railway to Fairlie Creek was opened yesterday. The weather was very threatening, and no. doubt this had the effect of keeping a great many away, for although a holiday was proclaimed in Timaru the number that went was not so large as might have been expected. Fuller particulars will appear in our next.

The N.Z.S, Go’s s;s. Aorangi.— The New Zealand Shipping Company issued about 900 invitations to a collation on board the Aorangi, now lying at Lyttelton, about 500 of whom (a large proportion being ladies) accepted, and were most hospitably entertained. The Garrison Band was on board. Dancing took place. It was . ,an enjoyable affair, despite the unsettled weather. Special trains conveyed the guests to and from the port.

The University Examinations.—At the University Examinations 112 passed the matriculation examination. Of these 35 were from Otago, 19 from Canterbury, 20 from Auckland, 13 from Wellington, 11 from Nelson, 6 from Invercargill, and 8 from Timaru. The following were from Timaru; —W. E. Ward, A, Kay, E. E. Bilton, R. W. Tate, E. Lovegrove, E. Fussell and M'. J. McLean ; from Geraldine, C. J. Cooke.

Licensing Committees,—We would remind our readers that nominations of persons i to serve on the Licensing Committees for the ensuing term for the Temuka and Geraldine Districts must be made to the Returning officers at the Temuka and Geraldine Court houses, before noon to-morrow. Forms can be obtained at the .Courthouses at both places Special attention is drawn to the fact that Mount Peel Riding is now included in the Geraldine Licensing District. | ' Operatic Society.—The meeting of those interested in the formation of an operatic Society for Temuka, held m the Wallingford Hotel on Monday evening was very well attended. Those present entered hcaitily into the matter, and it was resolved to form an Operatic Society. A Committee was f appointed to draw up rules for its guidance. When this is dune, a general meeting will be called to adopt the same, decide on the name of the Society, place of meeting, etc. Mr E. W. Gurr was appointed Secretary prp. tern. • Native Lands.- —The Native Minister has received a telegram from Alexandria, stating that Sidney Taiwhanga has persuaded Rewi to withdraw from his understanding to bring the Ngatiman-opoto land in the Native Land Court and to allow surveys and roads to be made through his country. Rewi admits that he is acting treacherously m this recantation, but says he is influenced by an article which appeared in the New Zealand Herald, stating that when the title is determined in the Native Lands Court the land will be sold or leased to Europeans. The surveys will still proceed. •The Weather. —The weather during the past few days has, jbeen most wretched, Wintry and wet. The farmers whose hopes of a good harvest were gradually rising toward the close of last week have had them suddenly dashed to the ground. The result of the present weather cannot be otherwise than .most' disastrous to farmers, merchants and the people generally. On Tuesday last the rivers Waiiii and Orari were -heavy m flood but yesterday the water in the former had materially subsided. One of Mr Tripp’s men, known is “ Cockney,” was - nearly drowned whilst attempting to cross the Orari river on Tuesday last, being washed off his horse near the Oran traffic bridge. He was pluckily rescued by Mr Lorgelly. At about noon yesterday the weather gradually took a turn for the betier, the afternoon and evening being quite fine.

Auction Sale. Messrs Maslin anct Sherratt announce their first sale in their new auction rooms, nearly opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Temuka, Saturday, at 1 o’clock. The entries comprise mens’ and boys’ clothingj dress goods, hats, caps, etc., ; tea, sugar, jams, pickles, oatmeal, kerosene, pumps, ironmongery, crockeryware, fat geese, etc.

That Husband of Mine is three times the man he was before he began using ‘Wells’ Health Renewer.’ Druggists. Moses, Moss and Go., Sydney, General Agents 2

* Bough on Rats.’— Clears out rats, mice, roaches,! flips,' ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Moses, Moss and Co, Sydney, Genetal Agents. 2 Messrs J.’ Mundell and Co., hold their monthly sale of stock at their Geraldine saleyards /.next ; Wednesday, The entries comprise sheep, icattle, pigs, etc., etc., and further entries will be received till date of sale.

“ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine were distributed free of charge by Druggists in .the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia, and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggists and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular; size 3s 6d. Three doses will relieve any. case. ! , 1