The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1216, 12 August 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Geealdine Road Board. — The usual monthly meeting of the Board will be held in the office to-day at 10 a.m. The Temuka Dairy Factory. —Tenders for the use of the factory paddock and for the whey during the coming season must be lodged with the Secretary before 5 p.m. to-day. Gift Auction.— -Wo would remind our readers that the gift auction in aid of the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church at Geraldine, will be held to-day at Mr W. S. Maslin’s auction room to-day.

Ball at Woodburt. On Friday evening last a ball was held in the schoolroom at Woodbury, when about thirty couples danced to the strains of Messrs Craig and McCoITs quadrille band. Tlieie were also a number of lookere-on present, the music being the great al traction. Dining the evening some solos wore also given, the rendering of “ Auld Robin Gray ” being quite a treat. Dancing was kept up till the “wee Binn’ hours,” when the parly broke up, after spending a moat enjoyable evening. We believe it is the intention of the band to give another ball before leaving the district. Bsitish and Foeeiqn Bible Society.— The Rev. W. G. Baker, agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society has been paying his long-promised visit to Geraldine. On Sunday last, morning and evening; he conducted Divine Service at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, at both of which ha gave most interesting addresses in reference to the working of the Society. • In the afternoon he specially - addressed tha young, in the public school-room, iu such simple language that the youngest present listened to what was said with rapt attention. Last evening the rev. gentleman gave a lecture on India, in the schoolroom at Geraldine, a resume of which we purpose giving in our next issue.

Geraldine Floral and Horticultural Society.— A meeting of the members of this Society was held in the Geraldine Hotel on Saturday evening last, there being a good attendance. Mr J. Mundell occupied the chair. After the minutes of the previous were read and confirmed, the Secretary was empowered to get 100 circulars printed for the purpose of forwarding to the residents in tlm district, propounding the objects of the Society, and asking them to become members. The Secretary was also requested to hand in subscription lists to the various hotels and stores in Geraldine, After the appointment of a general and by-law Committee, the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chair.

The Frozen Muat Industry. —lt is understood that the South Canterbury Refrigerating Company intend to commence excavations to prepare for their slaughter yards, on their section nem Tunaru, at an early date. • The plam prepared by Mr Mcason for the bridge over the railway have been approved b\ the Railway Dirpartment, and the Department are prepared t» proceed at once, with the construction of the railway siding to the future worts.' -The ship Dunedin is now loading frozen meat at Oamaru, and on Saturday evening Captain Whit; aon (her commander) was presented with a gold albert ami locket as a memorial, bis vesrcl being tho first one taking in a cargo of tb.it commodity at that port.

Cricket. The match between ,th Australians and a Gloucester County eleven concluded on Saturday, and resulted in a draw. Only one innings was played by either team, the Australians securing 314, and the home team 301.

The Tbiumph.—An attempt was made to dock the Triumph at Auckland on Friday, but she grounded outside the dock. The propeller was removed; but owing to the tides being'bad it is doubtful if the attempt will be successful at present. : | Rkteknchmknt. —“ Owing to the exhaustion of Government funds,” a number of the men employed in the Hillside (Otago) railway workshops are to be discharged. On Saturday last four men received notice of dismissal, and week by week small batches are to be discharged. : Discovery op Coat.—A new seam of coal (says the Press) was discovered on Saturday by Mr James Smith on his land. It >is on the other side of the Selwyn, and about a mile nearer the railway than Mr Wilson’s mine. The seam is five feet in thickness, and (he coal is similar to Mr Wilson’s. Important Salk.—To-morrow Messrs J* Mundell.and Co, will hold a sale of 87J- acres of bush property lately occupied by Mr J. 0. Whittaker, and adjoining the property of Messrs Rhodes and Macdonald, at Waihi Bush. The principal portion of the bush is in its maiden state, and there are good roads through it.

A Faithful Dog. —We all know the stories of faithful dogs that expired on their master’s graves, but few of us (says the Akaroa Mail) have had come within our notice one who refused to be consoled for the loss of his dearest friend after a day or two. An incident, however, has occurred here in Akaroa, that is worthy to take its place amongst any collection of dog stories that were ever printed. Some fifteen days ago Mr Daly left Akaroa on a visit to Auckland and one of his dogs, a black and white collie named Fly, followed him when he went away in the coach. When Mr Daly left the coach and went aboard the s.s. Akaroa, at Pigeon Bay, the dog must have missed him somehow, for he remained very content under the vehicle, and accompanied Bob Maine back to' Akaroa in high glee. On arrival in Akaroa he seemed surprised at Hr Daly’s not getting out at the Post Office, but followed the coach up to Wagstaff’s, expecting to see him there. From that day to this the dog has never left the coach, and this morning he starts on his sixteenth journey. One day he goes to Pigeon Bay and the next to the Railway station at Brdling’s Flat, and he anxiously watches every passenger that alights, in the hope it is his master. He passes his home, Mr Daly’s bouse, every night and morning, but he never stops there, for he is certain his beloved master is in the coach* It is a question for speculation whether the dog would, in the event of Mr Daly’s not returning, follow the coach till death put an end to his travels. Small-pox.—The authorities in Timaru have made provisions for the treatment of any case of small-pox occurring there, and it is understood that Captain Webster, Harbor Master, will take, steps to prevent vessels arriving from Victoria or New South Wales holding any communication with the shore until admitted to partique by, the Health Officer. Representations hare been made to the Government as to the necessity of procuring an isolated building out of the fcjwn, and meanwhile, should an outbreak unhappily occur, patients will be treated in the fever ward of the hospital. Large numbers of people are being vaccinated. A case of smallpox has occurred at Invercargill. The sufferer, a child two years old, arrived from the North, per Te Anau, at the Bluff, two weeks ago. She remained there till Thursday, last week, when her mother observing symptoms, took the child by train to the Invercargill hospital. The hospital doctor had his suspicions at first, and kept the child in the fever ward at the rear of the main building. Three doctors saw the child, and they all agreed that it was a case of smallpox } but the child is now convalescent. The doctors believe that the disease was contracted on board the To Anau, as the child had not been out of the colony, only having come from Port Chalmers to the Bluff. The child was ashore aud playing about the Bluff some days before the disease appeared. It has been resolved to secure a house three or four miles from town, so as to completely isolate any future cases that may occur.

Timakij Ageicuetiteal akd Pastoeap Association.—A meeting of the Committee was held last Saturday, being well attended. The Revising Committee presented the revised prize list, which, ..with a few amendments, was adopted. The total number of classes is 234, about fifty more than last year, and the prize money totals £738 15s. In a large number of instances the prize money has been considerably whilst the entrance fees have been reduced. Last year’s Committee give a prize of 65 guineas for the most points in breeding stock—sheep, cattle, and horses, Mr R. H. Rhodes, the president, gives 20 guineas for the most points in draught horses, and 10 guineas for the most points in other horses, limiting competitors in both instances to South Canterbury owners. A largo number of other prizes for “ most points” will be given. Omitting the old Committee’s prize of 65 guineas, for points in sheep, cattle and horses, the prize money is allocated approximately as follows ;—Sheep, 76 classes, £240; horses, 37 classes, £174; cattle, 28 £7O 10s; implements and vehicles, 28 classes, £o7 15s ; dairy produce, 5 classes, £37 10s ; pigs, 15 classes, £3O 5s ; agricultural produce, 15 classes, £2O; poultry, 14 classes, £lO 10s; bacon and hams, 4 classes, £9 ; bees, 5 classes, £7 10s ; wool, 2 classes, £6 ; flax and twine, 3 classes, £4 lOs ; dogs, 2 classes, £3. The prize list having been disposed of, notice of , motion was given to aher the Association’s Rule 15, to hold the annual horse parade in September of each year instead of October. The following new members were then elected ; —Messrs Geo. Rhodes (life member), Alex. Grant, D. Young, TC. F. Gray, J. Craig, E. Brown, W. Wheaiband, J. Eapsey, J. Selbie, and P, Bertie.

, Raukapuka Licensing Committee.— The adjourned meeting of this Committee was' held yesterday at the Courthouse, Geraldine, there being present Messrs L. Walker, Maslin and Dr Fish. Th# hotel, at Rangitata having been burnt down since the last sitting of the Court, Mr J. Watkins produced p’ana of a new hotel which war# approved of by the Committee. Thb Waihoea in Quabantinb,—•Something akin to mutiny exists among the 1 passengers of the Waihora in quarantine at Auckland. Some of them refuse to obey the mandate of the quarantiae officers and leave the vessel. They urge that the accommodation ashore is not suitable. If necessary, they will be removed from the vessel by force, when the steamer will be tubjected to twenty-four hours’ fumigation with sulphur, and will be subsequently washed with carbolic acid. The passengers are publishing a paper called “ Under the Yellow Flag,” to vary tbo monotony, and they hold a concert

every evening. The Late Colonial Secretary.— On Saturday last, at Dunedin, Mr Dick was presented with an address requesting him to reconsider bis determination not to accept a seat in the Legislative Council, if offered. Mr Donald Reid, a» spokesman, pointed eut that the retiring Ministry, though unpopular now in consequence of the recent depression, had left the affairs of the country in a much better position than when they took office. Mr Dick, in reply, declined on the ground that the Council was not the proper sphere for a defeated candidate, and ho announced his intention on the first vacancy of seeking to obtain a seat in the House.

Fiekb at TniAßtr. —Shortly before 3 o’clock on Sunday morning, a email shop on the north side of Mrs Melton’s Timaru Hotel was diecorered to be on fire. It was occupied by a bootmaker named Cranston, who, it is understood, had insured his stock and effects for £SO, abore which he estimates ho loses £7O, The shop belonged to Mr S. Breadley, of Oran, but we are unable to »ay whether it was insured. The fire was discovered; by a constable, who gave the alarm, and tried to sate some of the stock, bat without success. The Fire Brigade was quickly on the spot and made short work of the fire, but only the studs, very much charred, and the remains of a few of the weather-boards are now standing.—About half-past seven o’clock yesterday morning a lean-to on Maori Hill, Timaru, belonging to Mr J. McEobie and used by him for storing furniture, was discovered to be on fire. No alarm was given, but some members of the Brigade and of the police, with eeveral passers-by hastened up. No water was available, and the fire had it all its own way, the building and its contents being totally destroyed. The furniture was insured in the Standard Office for £SO, and the house for £35 (office unknown). New Hotel at Ranqitata.— Mr James Watkins, who was proprietor of the Hotel near the Rangitata traffic bridge which was recently burnt down, has lost no time in getting plans prepared for a new and commodious hotel on the site of the old one. Mr D. McKenzie has been entrusted with the preparation of plans and sp-.o.ii based on Mr Watkins’ experience of ten years. The new building ;will be of one storey only, presenting a frontage of 73ft. 6in , with a corresponding depth. A capacious bar will be in the centre of the frontage, with a private parlor at the back. There will be an entrance ballon either side of the bar, with a spacious courtyard at the back. On the right of the bar, there will be a large commercial room, with dining-room behind, with six bodreoms contiguous thereto three facing the courtyard and three the outer aide of the building. To the left of the bar the tap-room will be situate, with the tap dining room at back. On this side of the courtyard will be six bedrooms corresponding with the other Bide. The kitchen will be placed at the left side of the hotel, will be spacious, and fitted with every requisite,including a large brick oven. The storeroom is between the tap room and kitchen. When completed the hotel will prove a great boon to travellers. Tenders close on the 22nd August,

FooTßiXii.. On Saturday afternoon the return match between the Timaru Crusaders and the Tetnuka Football Club was played in Woolcombe’s paddock near Timaru. The ground was wet. Haines captained the Temuka team and M. Shepherd the Crusaders. The game was played in two spells, of 40 minutes each. Haines kicked off and the ball was smartly returned by Eiohbaum. the weight of the Temuka forwards told against their lighter opponents, the result being that th e Crusaders were forced down twice in rapid succession. Near the end of the spell the ball was carried behind the Crusaders’ goal line, and nearly resulted in a touchdown through some very good play on the part of Wood. The ball was kicked off for the second spell by Shepherd, and was well returned by Temuka, and theii forwards playing together a touchdown was obtained by LeOren after a rery good run. The try was entrusted to Roberts, who failed to score. After a few minutes a sscond touchdown was made by Clinch. Roberts took the try, but again failed to increase the score. The Crusaders made a rush and carried the ball out of their twenty-fire, where it had been lingering, and McGuinness getting hold of it made a determined run and was only brought down when within a yard or two of the Temuka goal line. A minute or two afterwards Wilson by a quick run managed to get behind. The captain (M. Shepherd) took the try and succeeded in kicking goal amid great cheering, and shortly afterwards time was called. The match thus ended in a win for the Crusaders by 5 points to 4. Some very good play was exhibited on both sides, —The return match between the Timaru and Temuka school clubs, played the same day, I resulted in a victory for the limaru boys. j

Off to Melbouekh. Captain Bedirigfield, who his been y for some time in charge of the Dunedin branch of the Salvation Army, was a passenger by the Wairarapa for Melbourne on Friday, and a young “ hallelujah lass” was also a passenger. The departure of both was quite unexpected by their friends, and the relatives of the girl, who had reason to believe she had gone off with the captain, solicited the aid of the police to stop the couple at the Bluff, but the solicitation came too late. Mr Bedingfield, we understand, leaves a wife in Dunedin.

A CoßEAOxotrs Nuir. —When Mohammed Ahmed made bis triumphant entry into El Obied, he called on the Christisns to change their religion, and acknowledge him as the Messiah whoso coming was foretold in Holy Writ. One of the French Sister* of Mercy, stepping forward, replied that it was said in the Bible that the Messiah would make himielf known by his miracles, and he would remove all doubts as to his identity if he very kindly performed one for the benefit of herself and her colleagues. The Mahdi answered that her request was perfectly reasonable, but that the time for the working of miracle* had not yet come. Meanwhile, however, he would take the missionaries under his protection, with a view to preparing them for conversion pending the day when ho would dazzle them all by his exploits. The courageous nun, in all probability, saved herself and her fellow Christians by this clover reply, which placed Mohammed Ahmed in an awkward dilemma.—Boston Independent.

Captain Bayley, of Moana, Woodbury, invite* tender* for cutting fence* and burning gorse. Tender* for gorse cutting on the Orari station olo»e to-day. landers for ploughing on the same station close to-morrow.

Under bill of sale, Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will hold a sale of a large assortment of drapery, hardware, etc., at their rooms, Geraldine, tomorrow. Mr J. C. Smithson notifies that at the next Licensing meeting he will apply for a transfer of the license of the Temuka Hotel from himself to Mr B. J. W. Chamberlain, his appointee. Mibbsablbnbss. —The most wonderful and mirvellous success, in case* where persons are sick or pining away from a condition of miserablencas that no one knows 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.