The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1155, 22 March 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bazaar at Geraldine. —A bazaar in aid of the funds of St.Mary’s Church, Geraldine, takes place in the Geraldine Domain on Thursday next, when refreshments will be provided. It is to be hoped the bazaar will be well patronised.

Diyoece. —At Auckland a petition for a divorce has been filed by Marianne Offer, nee Bartlett, for a dissolution of marriage with William J, Offer, on the ground of adultery. Offer is a wealthy man, and a city councillor. W. Swanson, son of Mr Swanson, M.H.R., has petitioned for a decree annulling bis marriage with a native woman. Ram Rate. The Canterbury ram fair was held on Thursday. There were over 3000 entries, and the sales were conducted till dark. Most of the animals catalogued were sold though no very high prices were obtained. Leicesters were especially in demand. Downs and Merinoes were also in request, but there were comparatively few Lincolns disposed of.

Racing Meeting. —A meeting was held in the Temaka Hotel, last night, to consider the advisability of holding races at Temuka. Mr W. A. Murray was voted to the chair. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Ensor, seconded by Mr Wood, to appoint a Committee to confer with the Geraldine Racing Club with a view of arranging a steeplechase meeting during tbs hunting season, the Committee to consist of Messrs Wood, Storey, Hayes, Hook and the mover. The meeting then adjourned to the 4th of April. A Supposed Goldfield. — The question of opening up a goldfield in Tuhua country is causing considerable stir in Wanganui just now, the matter having been re-opened by nows from the Natives that a fresh goldfield has been discovered. The land is the property of Natives who in the past have been strongly opposed to Europeans going there, though for many years gold is known to have exiased. Now, however, Major Kemp states that up the river chiefs are agreeable to let Europeans prospect, and that they promise to sssist in every way. A company, with a capital of £SOOO, in 5000 shares of £1 each, with 5s share paid up, has been formed, to give the affair a start. Two hundred and seventy shares are already taken up.

The Goveenoe and the Natives. —The Governor had a conference ■with certain northern chiefs at Hokianga on Thursday. The natives gave him a most enthusiastic welcome, and one of them, Ratai, said; — “We know you to be a kind Governor. You have governed other places, and now you are come here. I have nothing else to say. Thanks for coming here. lam sorry so short a notice was given of your intended visit. It is reported that Tawhiao is going to England to ask the Queen to make him King of New Zealand. We do not recognise Tawhiao as having any authority over us. If the Queen appoints him King it will cause a disturbance amongst us. We do not want Tawhiao.’’ The Governor suitably replied. He subsequently received an address of welcome from the residents of Russell. The Governor will visit Kaipara,. before coming south again.

The Timaeh Hospital.—A correspondent ■ signing himself Daniel Horgan, writes to a Timaru paper as follows :—Sie,— Subjoined I beg to hand you a letter sent by me to the Chairman of the Hospital Commissioners. “ To the Chairman of the Timaru Hospital Commissioners. —“ Sib, Patrick Kassau, who lately died in the Timaru Hospital after amputation of bis leg by Dr Drew, I wish to state the following facts, known to mo as having been contemporaneously an inmate of the Hospital;—After the amputation, from 10 p.m. of that clay till 11 a.m. on the next clay, the Doctor never visited Patrick Kassan. Patrick Kassan was continually complaining of his back, but could not obtain Dr Drew’s attention thereto. I wish to inform you that the back was in a shameful state from neglect, and a post mortem examination would prove this. Mr Jowsey, the Hospital Steward, can also prove my statements.” The New Gbain Taeief. —At a meeting of Canterbury members, Government supporters, convened by Mr E. G. Wright, held in Christchurch on Thursday. Messrs E. G. Wright, A. P. O’Callaghan, 11. Allwright, J. E. Brown, H. Thompson, D. McMillan, H. Wynn-Williams, W. Postlethwaite, and W. E. Pearson wore present. It was resolved view with great indignation the increase of the railway tariff on grain, the mode in which it has been carried out, and the ill judged time it has been brought in operation, and strongly protest against the action of the Government as injurious and oppressive to their constituents. They respectfully but firmly ask the Government to defer giving effect to so important; an alteration in the tariff till the sanction of Parliament is obtained. An answer is requested by 11 o’clock to-morrow (Friday).” At a meeting of the Christchurch Industrial Association held yesterday, a resolution was unanimously passed, condemnatory of the new railway tariff. i

The Labor Tjuttic. The brigantine Oamaru, from Levuka to Auckland, brings intelligencej that the German schooner Christine, which arrived there from a labor cruise recently, reported that one of her boat’s crews had been attacked by native's and the boat steerer killed.

Supposed Suicide. —A bundle of clothing has been discovered at high water mark near the Sugar Company’s works, Auckland, and also a number of letters addressed to William Waters, A.C. Force, Kawhia, and a photograph of a young woman. Waters was discharged from the Constabulary in the last reduction. He was seen leaving by the North Shore steamer on Tuesday last, when he was believed to be suffering from the horrors. Fears are entertained that he has committed shicide.

Temperance Hotel. The adjourned annual meeting of the Invercargill Coffee Palace Company was held on Thursday. It was resolved to sell the building,which has just been completed. The cause of this action is that shares are not taken up as expected and about £3OOO is still required to carry on and furnish the building. Temperance people were lukewarm on the subject, owing to an arrangement made to lease half of the building to a private club which would have a liquor bar. The building is a very fine one, and in the best possible position.

Where the M>nex is to Go.—Wnen the Secretary of the Hawkes’ Bay Board of Education was in Wellington last week he was officially informed that the reason why only £50,000 of the £70,000 vote for school building had been divided was, that £20,000 was being kept back for Native schools. Thousands of pounds have already been spent on fine shool buildings in Native settlements in the Hawkes’ Bay district, and at the present time there is not a single Native school open, the buildings being used by Natives as residences or storehouses. Tawhiao’s Visit to England.—Tawhiao and party returned to Auckland from Kawau on Wednesday night. Sir George Grey, who had no intimation of the visit, received them kindly. The subject of the approaching visit to England was discussed. Sir George told them if they were going to urge any political object, in all probability the Imperial Government would decline to interfere, and refer them to the Colonial Government; but if the object was only to see famous places and persons, they would be kindly entertained by the English people. He did not ask their object, but simply advised them to that effect. Te Wheoro asked Sir George to get leave of absence for him when Parliament met. Sir' George gave Tawhiao letters of introduction to various gentlemen in England likely to befriend them, amongt others Mr Gorst, M.P., who was expelled from Waikato before the war by Eewi and party. He made a touching appeal to them about drink, which was destroying their race, and got Tawhiao, Eewi, Te Wheoro, etc., to take the pledge with him, Sir George Grey appending his signature first, then Tawhiao, Eewi and the rest. Mrs Seymour George then sawed the blue ribbon on Sir George’s coat and on those of the cl.'ef*. The pledge holds for a year. Tawhiao said he would strive to conduct himself in England with the propriety and dignity which became his position. The party leave by next San Franaisco mail, returning by the Suez route. On the 24th and 25th there will be gathering at Mercer to bid Tawhiao farewell.

Fatal Team Cae Accident. —A melancholy accident occurred on the Dunedin Tramway line on Friday last by which Mr Oliver Wakefield, Under-Secretary for Goldfieles, lost his life. He was run over and had both legs so badly shattered that he died the same evening. The deceased was a brother of Mr E. Wakefield, M.H.R., of Timaru, and has been for many years past in the Government service, and was appointed Under-Secretary for Goldfields about five years ago, an office which he held at the time of his death, alt,' .-nigh it was recently stated that the Gmv maent intended to amalgamate his with other departments. He was a younger son of the late Mr Felix W akefield, brother of Mr Edward Gibbon Wakefield, so well known in connection with the founding of this Colony. The family formerly resided in Otago, and more recently in Nelson. Mr Oliver Wakefield was aged about 33 at the time of his death. He had only arrived in Dunedin by the Waihora on Wednesday, en route for Melbourne, having obtained leave of absence, and Mr Kimbell telegraphed to have his effects landed at Port Chalmers from the steamer. Further particulars in reference to the accident will be found in our first page.

South Okari School Committee.— This Committee held their ordinary meeting on the 17th of March. Present—Mr R. A. Barker (Chairman), Messrs Bissett, Stewart, McLeod and Gregg. The minutes of the previous meeting wero read and confirmed. The Chairman slated that at the special meeting held to consider applications for the position of sewing mistress only one application (from Mrs Harrison) was sent in. The Committee, believing Mrs Harrison quite capable of properly performing the duties, accepted her application, and the Board of Education had confirmed the appointment. He also stated that the balance of the gymnastic apparatus had arrived and was in course of erection. Resolved—- “ That the Chairman write to the Board of Education stating that Mr Harrison commenced teaching on March 6th, and asking that the Committee be furnished with six copies of the Education Act.” The teacher reported the average attendance to bo 35, asked for a supply of firewood, and drew attention to the damage done to the damage done to the trees during the late gale. Resolved —“That the firewood be ordered, and that the Visitor be requested to attend to the damaged trees ; also, that the teacher be requested to furnish a list of the irregular attendants.” Mr Gregg was appointed visitor. After passing accounts amounting to £1 Is the Committee adjourned to the third Monday in April. A Fact Worth Knowing. —Are you suffering with Consumption, Coughs, Severe Colds settled on the Breast, Pneumonia, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs'? If so, go to your druggist and get a bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup. The people are going wild over its success and Druggists all over our country are writing to us of its wonderful cures among their customers. It has by far the largest sale of any remedy, simply because it is of so much value in all affections of this kind. Chronic cases quickly yield to it. Druggists reccommend it and physicians prescribe it. If you you wish to try its superior virtue, get a Sample Bottle for Gd. Large size bottle 3s Gd. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it.

A general servant is advertised for. See advt. Men to tic beans can find employment at Trovenna.

Mr George Wood, blacksmith, Woodbury, has 100 acres land, situate on Orari Plains, to lease for a year or term. Messrs T. and J. Thomson, drapers, Main North Eoad, Timaru, announce that they have now opened the greater portion of the season’s shipments, and quote a few of the lines.

Mr K. P. Gray will hold a sale of horses, buggy, American waggon, buggy harness, &c., seized under distress warrant, at his saleyards, Temuka, on Monday next, unless the claim is previously settled. Wells’ ‘Rough on Corns.’ —Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns. Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. New Zealand Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co., of Christchurch, grain merchants, announce that they have opened a branch in 'Timaru, and are prepared to purchase prime wheat, oats, and barley for cash. They have full-size corn sacks for sale. The branch is under the management of Mr T. McOlatchie, Junr. Skill in the Workshop. —To do good work the mechanic must have good health. If long hours of confinement in close rooms have enfeebled his hand or dimmed his sight, lethimat once, and before some organic trouble appears, take plenty of Hop Bitters. His system will be rejuvenated, his nerves strengthened, his sight become clear, and the whole constitution be built up to a higher working condition. Read Advt.