LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1241, 20 September 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Public Works’ Statement. — It is intended to bring the Public Works’ Statement down on Tuesday night. Okicket. —A meeting of those interested in Hie formation of a cricket club in Tetnuka will be held in the Wallingford Hotel, Temuka, to-night, at 7 o’clock.

Race Ball. —'The annual ball in connection with the Geraldine races will come off on Thursday evening next. Ihere will be a first class band, and an efficient M.C. in attendance. Dr. Sinclair. —lt is, we believe, correct to state that Dr. Sinclair’s operation with regard to extracting teeth is quite painless. We have not had practical experience of it, but several patients have assured us that they felt no pain whatsoever. Dr. Sinclair visited Geraldine yesterday. He will leave Temuka to-day and on Monday he will open in Geraldine. The Temuka Content.— ? m.o nuns in the Temuka convent ms: 1 iui.sday for Sydney, where the principal house of the Order is. She was accompanied by two young lueses—one from this district and one from Waimate—who go with them with the view of entering the life of a religeuse.

Important Decision.— The Waste Lands Board, Christchurch, on Thursday, granted, subject to final approval by the Government, thirteen gold mining leases of sixteen and a-half acres each, in the Wilberforce district, at the head of the Eakaia river. A debate occurred on the question •whether a person who has acquired any land under the deferred payment system can take up another section on deferred payment. Mr Kitson the Chief Commissioner, held that he could not. Mr John Ollivier and Mr G. L. Lee thought he could, if the area, together with that he had already taken up, did not exceed 320 acres. A discussion then arose as to the interpretation of the declaration to be made by selectors. The Board ultimately decided to allow the applicant, William Pycroft, a holder of three acres on the South Eakaia, to take up an additional five acres. Poets and Poetry ot Ireland.— Mr Thomas Bracken, who is well known as a poet and legislator in New Zealand, will lecture on the above subject this evening in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka. Mr Bracken is the author of Paddy Murphy, whose humoious sketches have amused the reading public for many years. The Lyttelton Times says of him :—Mr Bracken did such justice to his subject as to cause his audience to be fully animated with the spirit of his remarks. After a rapid sketch of the history of poetry in Ireland, from the days of the Bards and Celtic Christian poets, the lecturer dealt more in detail with the modern song writers—such as Thomas Moore, Samuel Lover, Gerald Griffin, Thomas Davis, Keegan, Mangan and Father Prout—reciting, with rich brogue, genuine pathos, and national raciness, some of the choicest productions of their genuis. The best of these recitations—and ail were good—were “Widow Mfichree ” and “ Caoch the Piper,” The extraordinary variations of meaning given to the refrain, “ Och hone, Widow Mnchree,” were something to be remembered, and the quavering voice of the old piper was remarkably realistic.” Mr Bracken is the author of the National Anthem which the children sing in the schools. He is also said to be the best elocutionist in New Zealand, and those who have heard him admit that such a | treat they have seldom enjoyed. We hope the Poet Laureate of New Zealand will have a full house this evening.

Railway Returns. —The receipts for the N.Z. Railways for the four weeks ending the 16th August were £71,329 14s sd, and the expenditure during the same period £55,978 19s. The Recent Fire at Four Peaks Station. —We understand that the loss sustained by MrL. Walker through the fire recorded in our last issue is estimated at a little over £620. The origin of the fire is still a mystery. The premises were insured in the Union office for £1250.

Presbyterian Church, Temuka. The Rev. W. GiUies, of Tunaru, delivered a very interesting lecture on “ The Covenanters” of Scotland, in the above Church last night. There was a large attendance. Fuller particulars will appear

in our next issue. The Bishop oplWellington.— The Right Rev. Dr Redwood, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Wellington arrived in Temuka last Wednesday, and visited Geraldine last Thursday in company with Father Devoy. He will be in Ohritlchurch next Sunday, and return to Temuka to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 2nd of October. Political. —Says the Wellington correspondent of the Press writing on Wednesday last: —“Itmay be taken for granted that no hostile attack will be made on the Government cn account of the Financial Statement unless they should bring dewn some objectionable policy not at present disclosed, and it seems to be pretty safe for the rest of the session, which it is predicted ought to be over in about a month’s time.” The Lastinqham. —Captain Cooper, one of the puichasers of the Lastingham, reports that the vessel is still in the same position. Her bow is about eight and her stern sixteen feet under water. He also found that the hatches were forced up, but he does not think that any great quantity of her cargo has floated out. He believes only the light portion on the top came through the hatches and the holes made by the masts going overboard. The Australian Cricketers in England. —The cricket match at Lord’s, Smokers v. Non-Smokers, concluded on Tuesday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the latter by nine wickets. The first innings of the Smokers concluded for 111. Being 139 behind their opponents they followed on, and in their second innings put together 152, The Non-Smokers then only required 13 runs to win the match, and they made that number with the loss of one wicket. Timaeu A. and P. Show. —The nineteenth show under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association takes place in the show grounds, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on the 28th and 29th October. This year the prizes have been considerably increased (£750 being the total value) and the entrance money reduced. The Committee and Secretary are doing everything they can to make this show a success, and it is to be hoped that exhibitors will second their efforts, Esteaoediney Fraud. —At a creditors meeting which was held in Dunedin on Wednesday in the estate of J. A. Evans, contractor, some extraordinary facts came out. Evans was contractor for the Leviathan Hotel and Restaurant, erected by George Bodley. A fictitious contract was signed by Evans for £4430 10s, the actual amount being £3BOO, and the fictitious sum was inserted in order that Bodley could borrow a larger amount than he otherwise could have done from the Equitable Building and Investment. Bodley has now also filed his schedule. The Assignee said it was unquestionably a case of fraud, but it was a question whether the Bankruptcy Act could deal with it. The creditors passed a resolution to the effect that Evans had been a tool of Bodley’s in the matter. District Court.—At the District Court, Timaru, on "Wednesday last, a number of Bankrupts came forward for their final examination. Re Robert Lavery—Mr Knubley appeared for the debtor, and asked that the examination be declared closed. Mr White appeared on behalf of the Deputy Official Assignee, and for J. Hayhurst, the petitioning creditor. The Assignee had no questions to ask, but on behalf of the petitioning creditor he examined the bankrupt, at considerable length. The bankrupt was a farmer at Milford, renting a farm from J. Hayhurst, the petitioning creditor. It appears that for six years by some mistake considerably less than the rent mentioned in the lease was demanded from him by his landlord. On the mistake being found out and the full rent claimed, Lavery refused to pay it, thinking the claim unjust, and a summons being taken out against him, ho proceeded to wind up his affairs. Mr While endeavoured to extract from the bankrupt evidence to show that ha had|tnade away with his property to other creditors, to the exclusion of Mr Hayhurst. The total amount of hi* liabilities wa» £283, of which £l6l, or more than half, was due to Mr Hayhurst.' Mr White commented on the bankrupt’s answers at length, and asked for commitment under sub-section 7 of clause 171. Mr Knnbley having replied briefly, His Honor declined to exercise hi* summary juri>. diction, and declared [the examination closed. Orders of adiudication were granted to J. Watkins (Mr Hamersley), A. McMaster (Mr White), and A. Wilson (Mr Ormsby. James Smith was declared a bankrupt on the application of Dr. Macintyre.

Thb Test of Acihae Teial —This is what proves the merit of a preparation, The proprietor of Green's August Flo per. knowing its valuable properties, meets this test boldly by preparing sample battles of this remedy, which ere sold at 61. This enables doubters ro try its Virtues at a trifling expense. August Flower is a panacea for Dyspepsia and all disorders of the Liver, Ttieludh g Biliousness, In digestion, Sick Headache, (Joativaness, &0,, &5, Three do.es will relieve any of the above, and u fvthful uso will certainly cure. No medicine in the world has ever given such proof of its merits. Druggists recommend it with perfect confidence and physicians.prescribe it regularly. Price for tul! sized bottles 3s Gf. Sold by all druggists.

Mr A. Wilson, farmer, of Seadown, has been adjudicated a bankrupt. Mr R. Matthews notifies that Strathmore will travel the district this season.

Mr John Alexander notofies that Early Morning will travel the district this season. A cow will be sold at the Geraldine Pound at noon on Monday if not previously released. The Temuka Domain Board invite tenders for the lease for seven years of fifty acres land.

Tenders for additions (in brick) to the Temuka Dairy Factory close on Monday next.

Dr Sinclair, the celebrated American dentist, has arrived in Temuka and can be consulted till the 19th September only. Tenders close to-day for burning and clearing 50 acres swamp on Mr W. Rolleston’e farm.

Stray dogs found on “ The Leys ” Farm, on land farmed by Mr W. Brogden near the Beach will be destroyed.

Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will dispose of a quantity of household furniture and effects, under distraint for rent, at their auction rooms, Geraldine, this day. Horse Cards, —Horse cards of any size can be obtained at the office of this paper on the very shortest notice. Our selection of “ cuts” is the best in South Canterbury, notwithstanding statements to the contrary, as an inspection will prove. The prices are also lower than those of any other establishment., [Advt.] £IOO Reward.—They cure all disease! of th» stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and £IOO reward wi'l be paid for a case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or injurious found in them— Hop Bitters. Test it. Rend Advt,