LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1247, 2 October 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Vital Statistics. —The following are He vital statistics registered at the office, Geraldine, for the month ended September 30th 1884 :—Births, 7 ; Marriages, 3 ; Deaths, 2. Imported Linseed.— Mr J, Ash well, the Secretary to the Temuka Linseed Company, notifies that only a small quantity of the imported Linseed is now left, and requests that those intending to shw should apply at once. Temuka Road Board. —The monthly meeting of the Temuka Road Board takes place on Tuesday next, when tenders for several works (particulars of which appear in our advertising columns) wilt be considered. Presentation. —The Rev. J. Preston, on behalf of the members of St. Mary’s Church, Geraldine, presented Mr T. Hughes, with a handsomegold watch with a suitably engraved inscription thereon, as a maik of esteem and for services rendered as choirmaster. Geraldine Races. —These races take place to-day and to-morrow, and there is every prospect of them resulting in a great success. The weather since last Saturday has been beautifully fine, and the course should be in the finest order. Tips by “ Hindo ” appear elsewhere. Photography. Mr F. Smith, photographic artist, announces that he has opened a studio in Temuka for % few week', and is prepared to take photographs at from Is to 40s. Family groups,if required, will be taken at. their homes. Mr Smith has a nice selection of views, etc., on show at his rooms, adjoining the Leader office, to which he invites inspection. He is prejiared to teach the art of photography, and chrystoleum painting in oil. Longhuest’s Case.— The case of Longhurst who was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and severely Ilogggings fo ■ an assault on a child at "Wellington, has been again before the Public, having been considered by tbe Public Petitions Committee who have decided not to make any recommendation to the House. The case has been before His Excellency the Governor, and different Executives, and the conclusion arrived at on each occasion was that the man was guilty of the charge. A Hopepul View. The Journal of Commerce, a Liverpool paper, of 14th July, contains an excellent and statistical account of this colony. It says : —“A young colony like New Zealand has to improve her harbours and roads, and this cannot be effected without resorting to borrowing. New Zealand is certain to be as densely populated as England, and the expenditure is like seed sown for a summer harvest. The British “Young England” is making great progress, and with gold, coal, and wool, and a rich soil, she is bound to become a maritime power.” Saltation Army Tea Meeting. —lt is almost unnecessary to remind those interested in these kind of things that a tea in connection with the Salvation Army takes place in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, this evening. Major Pollard will attend to present the colors of the rAmy to the Temuka corps, and with him Staff-Captain Barritfc A.D.C., from London, and Captain Robinson. At the conclusion of the tea, a “ hallelujah meeting ” will be held, the brass band connected with the Army in Timaru enlivening the proceedings. A great gathering is expected. A Shocking Case. —There was a dreadful scene in the Melbourne Police Court the other day, when a . young labouring man named Evan Mills came to tbe bar under tbe influence of alcoholic poisoning. He imagined he was going to bo hanged, and that his last moments had arrived on the scaffold. He shrieked for mercy and besought the services of a clergyman or the Salvation Army. He next seemed to imagine that the “ceremony” and all was over; for he burst into shouts of profanity and obscenity which made almost everyone in Court shudder. Ho then tried to fling himself into and rolltmong “ the flames.” Anything more horrible was never seen in a court of justice. The wretched man was removed for medical treatment, screaming with all his might. The Late Rev. P. Wills. —The funeral of the late Rev. P. Wills took place yesterday, and was attended by persons of all denominations from all parts of the district. Tbe funeral left the parsonage shortly after 2 o’clock, tbe coffin being borne on the shoulders of friends, and was brought to the Wesleyan Church, where the Rev. Mr Fairclough (of Timaru) performed the solemnities usual on such sad occasions. He also delivered a brief address, in the course of which he referred to the last sermon preached by the deceased gentleman, the subject matter of which was “Prepare to meet thy God.” A hymn which the deceased specially asked to be sung last Sunday evening was also sung. The funeral procession then left the church and proceeded to the Railway Station, where the remains woi-e put on board the express train and taken to Christchurch for removal to the Springston cemetery, near where the relatives of the deceased live. His death cast quite a gloom over the community, for, notwithstanding the short time he had lived in the district and the fact that he was of a very retiring disposition, he was highly esteemed by every one with whom ho came in contact.

The Telegraph. —Agreeably with the new regulations, the local telegraph offices will in future be open from 7 to 8 o’clock each evening, when telegrams can be sent at ordinary rates. Bees. —Bees appear to succeed remarkably well in Queensland, and the industry is making great progress, the country proving well suited for both honey and wax. The “Planter and Farmer” mentions the case of one young man in the neighbourhood of Brisbane, who only entered on this pursuit a few seasons since, and who, by dint of patience and perseverance, and the use of all the latest and most approved appliances has netted no less a sum in the year past for his honey than £6OO. Foreign bees, in addition to the common black species, have been introduced. The Italian bee was first used for improving the stocks, and now both the Syrian and Carniohan species have been introduced. New Zealand Cheese at Home. —The following extract is taken from the London letter of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency to their Christchurch house, dated July 24, 1884 : —“ Referring to Mr Andrews’ consignment of 20 cases cheese, cx Aorangi, our London manager says it was sold at, the extreme price of 60s per cwt. The fact that New Zealand cheese has realised 6s per cwt. more than American is, in itself, gratifying, and we trust that the shipper will be pleased at the result. The cheese was of very good quality, and in excellent condition, its only fault being that it was perhaps a trills too young.” The shipper of the above mentioned sample is Mr James Andrews, of Kaiapoi Island, formerly a large farmer in Dorsetshire, who came out to the colony in consequence of the depression of the farming interest in England. Unintentionally Vaccinated. —Mr Adcock, the custodian of the Hospital (says the Wanganui Herald), has been laid up with a peculiar case of blood-poisoning. It appears that after the last weekly visit of the public vaccinator some of the tubes were left lying on the table ; Mr Adcock swept them off into Ins hand, and threw them into the fire. Some of the vaccine matter, however, must have remained on his hand, and this be touched the side of his nose with. In a couple of days his nose swelled out, and broke into an open sore, while he had pains all over his body, and was compelled to lake to bed. He is now able to get about again, but it ■will be some time before be gets over bis involuntary vaccination. When the smallpox comes round Mr Adcook will not require to be re-vaccinated. An Amusing Experiment. —Under the beading “An amusing expenment” a correspondent of the Dunedin Star writes “It may be information to your readers to know that they can make use of a pigeon for hatching hen’s eggs, with a little care, and it will afford them amusement also. My wife set a pigeon (we call it a “ Skinner”) on two Spanish fowls’ egg.s The bird sat tbe full time, and brought out two very robust chicks, which she seemed to take great interest in and is doing well with. The most amusing part of the business is that she can’t understand their precocious natures. She sadly wants them to open their mouths, but the more she tries to persuade them the more they peck her on the nose and show they are quite able to peck for themselves. I write (■’ i- ’ c.m I 'ink many that have pigeons can have a bit, of fun profitably.” The Hon. Mr Stout. — The Hon. Mr Stout has again gone to Dunedin, this time to give evidence in the Supreme Court in the case of Campbell v. Sievwrigbt and others. On his arrival there, a very large crowd assembled at the train to welcome him. The Mayor (Mr Street) read an address expressing the pride of the citizens on Mr Stout’s success in politics. Mr Stout only said a few words in reply, excusing himself on the ground of physical inability to reply, and stating that he would not care to go through the same physical strain again, and at the same time be subjected to the vile abuse he had received from various newspapers. A brass band played him out of the railway station. The following is a copy of the address which was read by the mayor :—“I have the honour to offer you our hearty congratulations on your elevation to the high and important office as Premier of this ’colony. You have from boyhood been a resident amongst us, and by your energy, intelligence and application have raised yourself to the eminent and responsible position you now occupy, affording a striking example worthy the emulation of the youth of the colony. We sincerely trust your Government will be enabled to carry out many of the liberal principles which you have long advocated, and by wise and liberal legislation be successful in raising the colony from that state of depression and despondency under which it has laboured for some years, and attain to that position of prosperity to which, from its various resources and magnificent soil and climate, it is entitled to occupy among the colonies of the Empire.” Can’t Preach Good. —No man can do a good job of work, preach a good sermon, try a lawsuit well, doctor a patient, or write a g >od article, when he feels miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and unstrung nerves, a-,d none should make the attempt in such a omdition when it oan be easily and cheaply &-moved by a little Hop Bitters. Look for Advt.