LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1201, 8 July 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Q-ekaldinb Road Boaed. The usual meeting of the Board will be held to-day at the usual hour.

Ceicket.— The Australians played a match at Huddersfield on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last against a Counties Eleven. The game resulted in a draw. Obstructing a Road.— -An_ information has- been laid againgt “ Captain ” ' Annie Garret, of the Salvation Army, in Waimate for causing an obstruction in a public road.

The New Zealand Shipping Ci - j pant. -—The New Zealand Shipping Company ii. r_received advice, dated July 2nd, of the Waitangi’s arrival in the Channel,

Me Cox’s Meetings. —Mr Cox addressed a meeting at Geraldine last evening, a report of which will appear in our next. To-night he addresses the electors at Winchester, and to-morrow night at Orart.

Temdka Bbass Band. —The members of the Temuka Brass Band are requested to attend at their band room punctually at halfpast' 7 o’clock to-night, when important matters will bo laid before them. 1.0.0. F. The installation of officers in connection with the Loyal Alexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0. F,, Temuka, will take place to-morrow evening at half-past 7 o’clock, when all members are requested to attend.

Mb Rolleston’s Meetings. —Mr Rolleston addressed a - meeting of electors at Woodbury last evening.. Ha addresses a meeting at Gapes’ Valley to-night, and one at Pleasant Valley to-morrow night. Football.— There was a larger number of players than usual on the ground in the Temuka Park last Saturday, when a scratch match was played between sides chosen by Messrs Smith and Franks, The game throughout was a very fast one. Velyin, Clinch and Haines each distinguished themselves with some fine runs, and the first named by kicking several goals.

The Sabah W. Hunt Cash.—The Secretary of State of the United States writes to New Zealand that it is the intention of the American Government to present a gold watch and chain to both Captain Gray, of the Stella, and Captain Grey, of the Kekeno, in recognition of their services in rescuing the crew of the American vessel Sarah W. Hunt at the Auckland Islands.

Accident. —On Saturday last as Miss Taylor, eldest daughter of Mr E. Taylor, of the Geraldine Hotel, was riding along the main road m that township on a somewhat spirited horse she was thrown to the ground. Luckily assistance was immediately at hand, and it was found that the unfortunate young lady had received some nasty bruises about the head, which will entail entire rest for a few days.

The New Zealand Co-opeeativh Association. —The New Zealand Farmers’ Cooperative Association (Christchurch) held its third annual meeting oa Saturday afternoon Mr Perryman being in the chair. The report showed there were 1212 shareholders holding 5610 shares ; and that the wine and spirit business bad been discontinued. A seven per cent dividend was declared. The profit and loss account showed receipts, including discounts on cash-payments and balance from last year, £3975 ; balance available for appropriation, £B7B 16s sd. The retiring Directors were re-elected. One-sixth of- the preliminary expenses have been written off.

Geraldine Town Board, —Nominations of candidates for seats as commissioners on the Geraldine Town Board must be made with the returnirig officer, Mr 0. E. Sherratt, before noon on Thursday. Entertainment. To-morrow evening the Temuka Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society give their first entertainment, and have decided that it shall be in aid of the Temuka Mechanics’ Institute. The programme consists of two pieces—“ Box and Cox,” and “ the Smoked Miser ” —with a musical interlude, in which some very good pieces are to be given. Further particulars will be found in the advertisement. A large audience may be expected to assemble should the night prove a fine one. A Heavy Bankruptcy. —A meeting of the creditors of W. W. Taylor was held at Wellington on Friday, The Official Assignee stated that an expert had valued the stock of the bankrupt, and his estimate was that the valuation put down by Mr Taylor was £6OOO or £7OOO in excess of the real value. The bankiupt denied the expert’s valuation was correct, Mr Taylor attributed his failure to high charges of interest and the unprofitable returns from his Manaia run. He had made no distinction between trust accounts and general accounts, because he was in full conviction that ho was in a position to pay every penny he owed. Ha was not in a position to make any offer to his creditors, nor were there any people who would guarantee any offer he could make. After consideration, it was suggested that the Official Assignee should retain Mr Taylor and his staff. In reply, the Assignee said “I should decline to act with Mr Taylor at present, because it is impossible to know what ulterior step* may be taken.” The meeting was subsequently adjourned to the 15th. The bankrupt estimates his liabilities at £91,143 ; and' his assets at £77,269. The secured debts amount to £46,501.

The Pabihaka Meeting. —Unusual interest will attach to the next meeting of Te Whiti’s followers at Parihaka on the 17th inst., from the fact that for the first time for some years the Natives will be independent of special control. Hitherto only a certain number were allowed to attend the meetings, which were purely of a social character, it being understood by the Natives that any attempt to renew the seditious conduct witnessed at the old gatherings would have led to their instant dispersion. In the absence of any legislation on the subject during the recent session the West Coast Peace Preservation Act has lapsed, and the Natives will be free to assemble in what numbers' they please. It is said that they are delighted at the prospect, and that the coming gathering will be an unusually large one. Mr Bryce, it is understood, was undecided previous to the session, whether to apply for an extension of the Act or not, but on the whole seemed to consider it would be the safest plan not to do so. Of course if it is found that the Natives abuse the liberty they now possess it will be quite possible for the new Parliament to revive the Act, or make other provisions to meet the case.— Press. Indigestion. —The main cause of nervoususes is indigestion, and that is caused by weakness of the etomaoh. No one can have sound nerves and good health without using Hop Bitters to streeghthen the stomach, nu-'fy the blood, and ksep the liver and kidneys active, to carry off all the poisonous aud waste matter of the system. Sea Advt.

Mr P. Bertie, of the Crown Hotel, Temuka. advertises for a nurse girl. H. E. Smith, of Winchester, woolclasser has been adjudicated a bankrupt.

Mr Walker, of Four Peaks Station, invites tenders for ploughing or cropping about 180 acres of turnip land. Mr R. Sadler Smith, notifies that all trespassers on Dinda Farm, Waitohi Downs, will be prosecuted. Poison has been laid for dogs.