The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1242, 23 September 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Chiakini's Circus. Chiarini's Circus opened in Auckland ]»st Saturday night 4000 persona were pre«ent. Gold. —A Tery rich parcel of specimens from the Prince Imperial Mine, Thames (Auckland), was crushed on Saturday, 16cvft ttone producing 1967 ozs gold.

The GhiAix Takiff. —Mr Pearson is to ask the Governmont to-day if it is their intention to readjust the railway tariff, with a view to a substantial reduction on grain rates before the nest season.

Bank Note BnoußiTy. Mr Dargaville baa introduced a bill entitled the Bank Note Security Act, 1881; the object of wHch is to proTide:li»t !>n:l< mii.'s .-hull ba tlie first chargf o» '!>•■ i»--.•(•.•' •>( ti Bunk.

Protbotion. — An association has been formed in Christenurck for obtaining in«reaaed protection for local industries and « Committee has been formed. There is every prospect of a strong association. Oddfkllowship.—The half-yearly meeting of the M.TJ.1.0.0.F. was held on Saturday at Mosgiel. For the half-year onded June 30th the receipts were £4232, and expenditure £2639. The Talue of tbo lodge funds was £36,196.

St. Saviour's Church: Fetb. —A grand open air f&e in connection with St. Saviour's Church will take plabe in the T.muka Park on December 16th —the Anniversary of the Province. In connection with this a meeting of the ladies of the congregation is convened for to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parsonage. W. W. Tatlob's Estatb.—A number of properties in the estate of W. W. Taylor were sold by auction at Wellington on Friday. The Manawa Run was sold to Mr Or. Dixon for £23,500, and the private residence of his son was sold for £ISOO, and a number of other properties in the estate, realising a total of about £26,000. The Slaughter-House Act.—Mr Tole's Slaughter-house Act 1877 Amendment Act provides that the Road Boards and Town Boards of the road districts and town districts existing within counties wherein the Counties Act 1876 is not in operation, shall have powers of inspection, and to receive fees, etc. Whebb has it Gone ?—One hundred pounds were collected by Sydney Taiwhanga from the natives of Napier and Rotoaua, to assist in defraying expenses of the Xawhaio English mission. The subscribers, wrote to the Maori newspaper, the Koromiko, asking what has become of the money. Taiwhanga replies that " The inquiry is unworthy of notice." The Crew of the Lastinoham. — Mr !N"«ale, chief officer of the ill-fated ship Lastingham, has been appointed chief officer of the Government steamer Hinemoa. The second mate, Mr Barton, has obtained a free passage by the Florida to London, several of the crew being shipped as A.B.'s on the same vessel. The remainder of the survivors have decided to remain in the colony. Strange Occurrence. The Opunaki cemetery, it appears, is situated on high ground, below which, on a kind of flat, is a market garden, and owing to the recent bad weather the latter is flooded with water presenting the appearance of a small lake. A gentleman who recently went to examine the cemetery with a view to finding a suitable site for a grave for a deceased relative, on looking the side of the hill was surprised and doubtless horrified to see no less than four coffins floating about on the water. They had probably slipped down from the ground above, which had been washed away from the edge of the hill." Mr Moss's Amendment. Says the Wellington correspondent of the Christehurch Press —" Mr Moss's motion is not regarded in anything more than in the light of a safety valve for the outlet of the feelings of that honorable gentleman, and although the debate assumed unexpected proportions, it is not thought likely that it will result in any organised attack upon the Government. The Opposition, before attempting anything of that nature, appears desirous of first hearing the Public Works Statement. Onless that should develop some unexpected feature, it i« understood to be the desire of the Opposition not to renew the active hostilities of the «arly part of the session." A Whalb Story. According to the Hotspur correspondent of the Border Watoh, a recent number of the John o' Groat's Journal, a newspaper published in the north of Scotland, asserts that a huge whale, 62ft Long and 72 tons weight, was captured in June of last year at the entrance of Behring's Straits, with one of the Henty's Portland harpoons stuck in it. The wound caused by the weapon had healed—that is, a cartilage had grown round the harpoon, and sheathed and prevented it from penetrating any further, and the weapon bore the following brand : " Henty L 1838," the L probably standing for Launceston, where the Hentyi had a number of harpoons made.

How Fibbs Obigimath.—The Southland Daily iNTows has the following :—" How fires may originate was fully demonstrated by inspection of a crushed match-box left at our office this morning. The top and bottom of what at one time u§ed to be a ' sixpenny box ' were so flattened together that the blue heads of the matches were crushed into one solid mass of phosphorous.- Still, ignition had not taken place. The box of matches it appears had fallen from a groom's pocket into a hone stall, the equine occupant of which had been bedded down in some two feet of straw. During the night the animal had trodden upon the box, which bears marks of the nail* of his shoe. The moral is double —People should be careful with matches. They should also not be too ready to account for the origin of fires, for had one occurrsd in the case under notice, it would certainly hare been ascribed to incendiarism and nothing else." Why Hb Escaped.—A good story is now going the rounds in connection with Lord Sherbrooke. His Lordship's butler discovered a burglar hiding in a china closet one evening between nine and ten o'clock. The butler took the depredator to his master who happened to be in in his study at the time and asked whether he should send for a policeman. " Certainly," replied his lordship, "or, rather, I'll ring for one," and so saying he rang the bell. A servant appeared, whom his lordship requested "to go into the kitchen and bring up a policeman or two." The domestic returned and said, " There is no policeman on the premises." " What," exclaimed his lordship, "do you mean to tell me that with a plain cook and three housemaids in my employ, there is no policeman in my kitchen ? It is a miracle, and our prisoner shall reap the benefit of i l . iiui'er, let. the nun go inbtantly."

Pedestbianism.—A twelve hours' walking match at Auckland between A. Hendry and Stevenson took place on Saturday last. Hen dry broke down at the 48th mile. Stevenson walked the full time and completed between 58 and 59 milea. Timaeu Hobbb Parade.—Owners intending to parada their horses at the annual parade under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Aisooiation, which takes place on Saturday next, are reminded that entries must be made with the Secretary (Mr F. W. Stubbs) before noon on Thursday next. Particulars will be found m the advertisement. Tkust and Sinking Funds.—Mr Gregg will more in the House of Representatives to-day—" That it is inexpedient that trust funds or accrued sinking funds should be invested in securities outside of the colony. 2. That it be a recommendation to the GoTernment to consider the advisability of inTesting the trust funds in New Zealand freehold securities at a moderate rate of interest."

Gamin© and Lotjebibs Act. —Mr Fitzherbert has introduced a Bill into the House providing that any sweepstakes drawn on any racecourse, on the occasion of any race meeting, or within view of any race, Bhooting, coursing or other match, athletic or acquatio contest, or game of skill, in which sweepstakes the share or stake of each individual participating therein shall not exceed the sum of £2, shall be exempted from the operation of the Act of 1881. The Covknantbbs. —There was a large attendance at the lecture delivered by the Rev. W. Gillies at the Presbyterian Church, Temuka* last Friday evening. The Rot. D. Gordon occupied the chair and briefly introduced the lecturer. The rev. lecturer gave a very lucid account of the times of the Covenanters, and the persecutions to which they were subjected. Several views, by the aid of a magic lantern, were given of the fearful privations, hardships and sufferings of the Covenanters and they helped to convey a clear idea of the, persecutions of the time to the minds of the audience. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Russell and feconded by Mr Stewart, was carried by acolamation. The Rev. D. Gordon.—The R«v. D. Gordon, who is to leave Tamuka next Wednesday for Invercargill, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday in th« Prsebyterian Church. There was an unusually large congregation, the majority of whom partook of the Sacrament. The rev. gentleman—taking for his text chapter xx, verse xxxii. of the Acts of the Apostles : "And now, brethren, I commend you to God," etc—peached an eloquent sermon, in the course of which he referred to his connection with the Church in very feeling terms, and frequently exhibited sic;ns of deep emotion as he referred to his departure from the district.

Cricket.—A meeting was convened for Saturday evening in the VFallingford Hotel, Temuka, of those interested in the formation of a cricket club for the town. The attendance was small, and after a short discussion it was decided that it wan inadvisable to start a sacond club. A resolution was proposed to the effect that it is advisable that cricketer* should join the Cricket Club connected with the Young Men's Association, taking advantage of the decision arrived at by that body—that non-members of the Association be allowed to join the Cricket Club on payment of a subscription. The determination appears a wise one, as it will be far better to have one really strong: Club than two indifferent ones.

The Poit» awd Pobtry op Irblajtd.— Mr Thomas Bracken lectured in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, last Saturday evening, on the above subject. Mr Bracken did not make up his mind until late on Friday evening to deliver the lecture, and consequently, owing to the short notice given, the attendance was rather small. Many who heard of the leoture after it was over regretted they were not present. The lecture was certainly a literary treat. Mr Bracken gave a brief history of Irish poetry of ancient times, and than dwelt on the poetry of modern writers. The leoture was illustrated by several recitations, whioh Mr Bracken rendered with great ability, especially the humorous ones. He is undoubtedly an Irish comedian of rare merit; his brogue is next to perfect, hie utterances are clear, While the expression with which he recites shows that he thoroughly understands the meaning the poet intended to convey. If Mr Bracken made lecturing a profession, we feel certain that he would be most successful, and add to the fame whioh, as a poet, he has already gained. He left yesterday morning for Ashburton, where ho lectured last night. From thence he will proceed to Wellington, where he intends to settle down. Don't Dib in thb Heroes.— " Rough on Bats " clears out rats, mioe, beetles, roaches, bed bugs, flies, ante, inieots, mole?, jaokrabbitp, gophers. Kempthorne, Prosser and 00., Ohristchuroh. 1

Messrs White and Smitbson, Timaru, hare £12,000 to lend. Mr H. B. Webster, Geraldine, has a promising young sheep dog for sale. Mr W. Budd, of Winchester, notifies that he has two housoa to let or for sale. Mr W. Chamberlain, of the Temuka Hotel, wants to purchase 20 mares and geldings. Mr John Murray notifies that good posts, hurdles and rails are for tale at the Orari Station. Messrs H. Lansdovm and Co., saddlers and collar makers, Geraldine, have a business announcement in our advertising columns. Messrs J. Mundell and Co., are now ra-. ceiving entries for their monthly stock sale on the lßt October. They advise persons having draught horses for sale to take them to this sale as a buyer will be ,in attendHobse Cabds.—Horse cards of any size can be obtained at the office of this paper on the very shortest notice. Our selection of " outs" is the best in South Canterbury, notwithstanding statements to the contrary, as nn inspection will prove. The prices are also lower than iho-se of iiny other establishment.