The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAĿ.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1213, 5 August 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAĿ.

Gbealdinb bins? Factoet.—ln another co’utnn will be found the first annual balance* sheet of the Geraldine Dairy Factory. Hiokokt Nctts. —By the San Francisco mail Mr A. G. Howland, of Christchurch, received a quantity of hickory nuts, which ha purposes distributing in order to encourage the growth of that useful timber, The nuts have arrived in excellent order. Combination. —Last Saturday night, at a meeting in the Foresters’ Hull, Christchurch, in was resolved to form a Lutorers Union> the object of which is st\ted not to be to obtain extortionate wages, but to enable men to gat erapi eyniaat at § fair rata.

Masonic. — Ihe brethren of Lodge southern S ar, No. 619, 5.0., will hold their usual monthly meeting in the Masonic Hull, Gerii.dine, on Thursday next, at 7.30 p.m. Hansard Reporters.— Mr Drake, of the New Zealand Hansard staff, left for Sydney last Wednesday night, to take up a position on the Hansard staff in that colony at a salary of £450 psr annum. Mr CL Adams succeeds Mr Fisher on the Hansard staff. The other vacancy is not yet filled. A Licensing Question. West, the licensee of the Oxfoid Hotel, Christchurch, has obtained a mandamus to the Licensing Committee to hear and determine his application for a renewal of his license, the Committee having refused it at the annual meeting, on the ground that the house was not required. .Planting.—Tenders are invited for planting and maintaining about 20 acres of forest trees and 12 miles of hedges on railway land south of Timaru. Information respecting the work can be obtained at the Temuka and Tio\aru railway stations. Tenders close with the stationmaster, at Timaru, on Monday next.

A Waif from the Sea,—D. Walker, a miner at Orepuki, Southland, whilst working in a beach claim there, on Tuesday, picked up a ship’s medicine chest, with “ Marie Ange ” painted on it. No wreckage has been seen by the district constable, who went in search. The barque, Marie Ange, Captain Mabb, 275 tons, left Newcastle for Port Chalmers on the Btb ult., and was spoken on the following day, Pedestrianism. A long distance 12 hours’ walking match commenced on Friday, and ended at 11 p.m. on Saturday night, in tlie Theatre Royal, Auckland. The first day Willis retired at 42 miles. J. Hendry, full time, 62 miles 8 laps ; Stevenson, ditto, 61 miles 15 laps. Second day—Jerome, Butler, and Goodwin retired at 40, 47, and 57 miles respectively; Arthur Hendry, full time, 63 miles 5 laps. The result therefore is —A. Hendry, £SO and silver cup; J. Hendry, £3O ; Stevenson, £2O. 1200 people were preesnt at the close of the match.

Customs Revenue and Beer Tax Returns. —The Customs revenue for the colony for last month, is of a much more favourable niture than that of the preceding month. Last month’s returns are not yet complete, as three or four small returns have yet to come ; but the amount so far is near £131,000, as against £103,127 17i 6d for June, whilst for the corresponding month of last year it was £110,030 12s 4d. The beer duty returns are uLo favourable, that paid last month' being £4092 19s 3d; For June it was £3623 ICs 9d, and for July 1883 £3398 16s lid.

Sixpenny Rbadinos. The Geraldine Literary Institute for some time past has been suffering from a want of funds, and in order to obtain a goodly balance on the Cr. side of the Treasurer’s cash account, some of the Committee Lava suggested the idea of combining amusement with business by instituting a series of sixpenny readings on a similar basis to the popular penny readings at Home. The programmes are to be as ntt active as local talent can make them, and no efforts will be spared to render them a complete success. The first entertainment will be given this evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, co mmencing at the usual hour.

A Raebow Escape. —At about half-past twelve o’clock on Saturday afternoon last, the back premises of the Bush Hotel, Geraldine, bad a narrow escape from fire. On the bank of the river, at the back of the hotel there is a gorse fence, and gorse is also growing down the slope of the bank towards the river. Some children were, without considering the consequences that might ensue, playing with matches and ultimately set fire to the gorse on the- bank. The fire soon caught the fence and an alarm was raised. Fortueately assistance was immediately at hand as well as a plentiful supply of water, and the fire was put out, but not before a chain of the live fence was completely destroyed. Had a nor’-wester been blowing nothing could have eared the back premises, and in all probability the hotel would have become a prey to the devouring element.

WINCHBSTBH Scaoon COMMITTEE. —The above Committee hold a meeting in the school on August Ist. Present —Messrs G. Tayler (Chairman), Klee, Billings and Northern. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education advising that the sum of £5 17s 4 I had been placed to the credit, of the Committee ; from the same, statijig the Education Act was no longer supplied gratis, but was charged for, Is each. From Mr Klee reheating his child. From Mr Dunnett, asking for one new form for the school. Resolved —“ That the application be attended to.” The following accounts were passed for payment; —Mrs Moore, cleaning school, £3 Is ; Mr Blisset, nightman, £1 4s ; Mr Temperton, 10s ; Mr Philp, coals, 12s, and 7s 6d to Mrs Moore, being the proceeds of letting the school to the Hon, W, Bolleston for his meeting. With reference.to Mr Klee’s letter re alleged illtreatment of his daughter, Mr Dunnett was asked for an explanation of the matter Mr Klee not being satisfied, it was resolved to write to Mr Dunnett stating that if the child is again treated in the same manner that it hud been, the Committee will be compelled to refer the matter to tne Board of Education to be dealt with. The Chairman said he had had an interview with Mr Posilethwaite, late M.H.R., and he understood that that, gentleman intended giving the Committee £5 out of his honorariumTha statement was received with applause, and the Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Postlelhwaite thanking him, An account from the Timaru Herald was referred to Mp JRmnett for settlement, it being supposed to be in conception with a concert. Mr Ensor was appointed on the Committee, subject to his approval, in place of Mr Spurden, who had been absent from four meetings. Resolved —“ That Mr Hansley repair the forms of the school.” Tha meeting then terminated.

Auction Sales. — Messrs J. Muudell and Co., hold their monthly sale of stock, &c., at yards, Geraldine, to-morrow. At the same time they will offer, on account of Mr Geo. Barker, 55 acres of land, Orari Gorge Road, and a i-acre section with house,<fco., thereon, situate at Woodbury.

Further Distribution of Honorarium. ~-Tho’Hon. J, B. A. Acland hsa handed the Benevolent Aid Society, at Geraldine, through the Rev. J. Preston, the sum of £l2 10s, being part of the honorarium received by him at the close of last session. Excursion to the Couth Sba Islands. — The Wairarapa has returned to Auckland fiom her second trip to the South Sea Islands. She left Auckland on the 7th July, and arrived at Suva on >be 11th. From then till the 29th was spent in visiting the various places of interest. The excursion was a most successful one, everyone being satisfied with the way in which it was managed by the Company.

Cricket. —The match between the Australians and the Players of England concluded on Friday last, the Australians securing a rather easy victory. The bowling of the Colonials was most effective in the second innings, Spofforth securing 6 wickets for 30 runs. A disturbance took place during the afternoon, when the luncheon hour arrived. The Australians, at that time, only wanted eleven runs to win, but the match was suspended for lunch. A number of spectators became angry in consequence, and the mob rushed the ground and uprooted the stumps. The disturbance, however, only lasi ed a few minutes. The better feeling of the majority of the spectators prevailed, and when the Australians again went to the wickets they were loudly cheered.

Impudent Rorbbbx at Ashburton. —On Friday evening, whilst the Ashburton; Choral Society were practicing the “ The Lay of the Bell,” at the Oddfellows’ Hall, either- a very foolish practical joke was perpetrated or an impudent robbery committed. Daring the practice several overcoats, hats, ladies’ ulsters, &e., were taken from the ante-room. When first discovered the affair was looked upon as the outcome of a practical joke, but after waiting some time for the missing article* to turn up several gentlemen bad to go home bare-headed and minus their overcoats, and the ladies were subjected to grest annoyance and inconvenience. In addition to the articles of wearing apparel several small sums of money were taken. The matter was immediately put into (he hands of the | police, but up to late on Saturday evening no clue had been obtained to the missing articles or the perpearators of the theft or “ joke.” Press.

Political.— The Wellington correspondent of the Christchurch Press, writing on Saturday last, says “ Public interest in the political situation is now subsiding. It seems to be the general impression that nothing more will be done till the Government have met their supporters. The complication of the position is not regarded as by any'means at an end, and whilst some of the friends of the Government in this district think that the latter would be best consulting their own interest and the wishes of the country by resigning immediately Parliament has assembled, leaving the Opposition to demoi'-rrate its capabilities or otherwise of fo.-nini,’ ' united Ministry, there aie many others who still maintain that, as the country has not definitely pronounced which 5 arty it desires in power, except so far a* it has returned Major Atktnson at the head of the largest compact following in a much divided House, it is the duty of the Ministry to thoroughly ascertain what are the wi-dies of Parliament before standing aside for other aspirants for office. The general opinion seem* to be, however, that the Government will not allow time to be wasted in a want of confidence motion unless it believes itself to have a majority of the House. In any case, it is generally anticipated that the session will be of an exceedingly lively character.” The Unemployed. —Mr J. E, Marsh, immigration agent, paid a visit to Temuka yesterday, to inquire into the representations which were make to the Government with regard to 'the unemployed of Temuka. The representations were made, we believe, by the Hon. W. Bolleston, in compliance with the request of several persons, residents in the district. After two o’clock yesterday Mr Marsh received the unemployed in the Road Board Office, Temuka,' when 20 married men and 18 single men presented themselves. He gave oiders to all the married men for work on the railway, and told them they could go to work there next Wednesday morning by presenting their orders to the Inspector of Permanent Ways at the railway station. The work, we understand, i« within one and a-lialf miles of Temuka, and consists of digging a channel, for fencing purposes, 3ft wide by deep. This will be let by piece-work at 2s per chain, or at a rate that will equal 4s 6d per daj T . Twenty married men accepted orders for this work. Mr Marsh gave no orders for work to single men, but he took down their names, and promised to lookout for work for them privately. One of the single men (Hurry Drew) suggested that the Government should send down the Hinemoa to Lyttelton to take them up to the North Island, where they could get plenty of employment. Mr Marsh said he had nothing to do with that, and would not undertake any such thing. Mr Drew retired, but came back at a subsequent period, accompaui ed by another single man. Mr Drew proposed, and his companion seconded, a resolution to the effect that the Hinemoa should be sent for taking them up to the North Islind. Mr Marsh, however, declined to tako apy action in that matter, and after a lengthened conference the proceedings terminated.

Assembly Ball ax Woodbury.— On Friday evening next a ball will be held in the schoolroom at Woodbury, on which occasion a quadrille band from Christchurch will be in attendance. Concert. — The first concert under the auspices of the St. Saviour’s Church Choir Union has been fixed for the 28th August in the "Volunteer Hall, Temuka. Great efforts are being made to make the concert both n musical and financial success, and there can be little doubt but that these exertions will have the desired effect.

Temuka Rosd Board. The monthly meeting of the Temuka Road Board takes place to-day. Amougst the business to come before the meeting will be the appointment of a working overseer, at a salary of £l2O per annum and a free house, and a dark at a salary of £4O per annum. Contractors are reminded that tenders close at 10 a.tn.

Football.— -There was a large number of players on the ground in Temuka last Saturday. Sides were chosen by Messrs Velvin and Roberts, the former winning by one goal and two tries to four tries. Messrs Haines, Roberts, Clinch, and Velvin each distinguished themselves. Next Saturday the return match against the Crusaders will take place in Timaru. The team will be chosen from the following : Messrs Haines, Wood, : Heap, Ogilvie, A. Clinch, Velvin, Franks, Blyth,' Roberts, Gurr, Thomson (2), Smith (2), Coltman, LeOren, Taylor, Dyson, Reid, Edgelei, and Johnson. AH the above are requested to attend the practice in the Park on Wednesday afternoon. Wells’ “Roush on Corns.”—Aak far W-rlla’ “Rough cm COrns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cu*e. Corns, warts, buaions. Eempthorno, Prosoer and Ox, Agents, Christchurch. 1

Tenders for excavation at the Opihi river close at noon to-day, with Mr G. LaingMeason, C.E., Timaru.

Mr R. H. Postlethwaite invites tenders for cutting drains, stubbing matagouri, and carting shingle on the Raukapuka Estate.

Mr Thos. Cadwallader notifies that the tender of Mr T. Washington is accepted for gorge catting, etc., on the Hon. W. Rollaston’s farm. Mr W. P. Turton invites tenders for cropping fifty acres, turnip land, and for ploughing, harrowing, and rolling forty acres for turnips. Miszkablbnkss. —The most wonderful and marvellous success, in cases where persons are sick or pining away from a condition of miserableness that no one knevs what ails them (profitable patients for doctors), is obtained by the use of Hop Bitters. They begin to cure from the first dose, and keep it up until perfect health and strength is restored. Notice Advt.