The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1884, LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1259, 30 October 1884, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1884, LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ball. — A ball in aid of the Band of Hope fund will be held in the Scotsburn schoolroom to-night.

Masonic. —An emergency meeting of the Lodge Southern Star, 619, S.C., Geraldine, takes place this evening. Tbmuka Road Board. —The monthly meeting of this Board takes place on Tuesday next. Tenders for several works are invited.

Held Over. —We were compelled to hold over till next issue our remarks o n the exhibits at the Timaru Show, and other interesting matter. Missing Friend. —Mies Margaret McLelland, of Geraldine, advertises that Mr F. Simpson will bear of something to his advantage by communicating with her.

Temuka Y.M.C. Sports. —Entries for a number of events to be run at the Young Men’s Club Sports on the 10th November, close with the Secretary, Mr E. Whitehead, on Monday next. Angling Competition. —An angling competition was held in connection with the Otago Angling Society last Friday. AMr S, Thomson was the winner with 36 fish (weighing 32lbs 2 ozs) caught in the Shag river. Holiday. —Yesterday was observed as a holiday in Temnka, only the hotels and fruiterers’ establishments being open. The town had a very quiet aspect, most of the inhabitants being away on pleasure bent.

Inventoes’ Agencx Companx. At a meeting of inventors in Christchurch on Tuesday night, it was decided to form an Inventors Agency Company, with a capital of £SOOO in £1 shares, for bringing out the Inventions of inventors have not capital or other means for working themselves. Letters promising support were received from inventors in all parts of the colony. Justice toe All/.—A meeting attended by 200 persons has been held at Lyttelton to consider the case Patrick McCarthy, now in custody charged with stabbing the captain of the American barque J. H. Libby. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Weston and Joyce, his counsel. It was decided to memorialise the Government to institute further enquiries into the case, and a petition to that effect has been largely signed in Lyttelton. N.Z, Cement. —Moulded cement recently made by Mr T. J. Thompson, of the Bluff, has been tested by the Government Assistant Engineer. The resistance of blocks under tension was 1851bs to the square inch, or only 151bs less than that stipulated by the Government. An analysis made by Mr Skey, of the Geological Department, skows that the constituents of the . Bluff cement are closely assimilated to these of the best Portland or Continental products.

Lectuee. —Mr W. Davidson, of the Australian Mutual .Provident Society, repeated his lecture on “British and American Humour,” in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, on Monday evening, Mr Eckford in the chair. The attendance was small, which was no doubt owing to the lecturer being a few minutes late, people being under the impression the lecture would not be given. A most enjoyable hour was spent. Before those present separated, Mr Davidson spoke a few words on the advantages of life assurance. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and lecturer respectively brought the gathering to a close.

Bask of N.Z. —The half yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand was held at Auckland on Tuesday, Dr Campbell presiding. The profits arailable for division amount to £86,003, out of which the usual dividend and bonus of 15 per cent, per annum was declared, leaving £21,003 to bo carried forward. Generally, the figures in the report do not differ materially from those of the preceding half year, the most noticeable being an increase of over £600,000 in the deposits and other liabilities. Coin and cash balances, money at short call, and Government securities amount in all to £2,514.608, being somewhat the same as six months ago. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the cloud of depression which had swept over the colony wos passing away. The treat industry was picking up, and the prospects of all other staple industries were U ich brighter. Mr F. VY. Taylor w-s re «l«oted a director.

Stock Exchange. — A Stock Exchange has been formed in Dunedin, comprising the leading stock brokers. Concbkt. —A grand concert in aid of the prize fund of the Temuka District High School takes place on the 9th November next. We hope to see it largely attended. Parliamentary. — A report'of the proceedings of Parliament on Saturday and Monday last will be found on our fourth page.

Land Sale. —The attention of our readers is directed to a sale of Crown lands (for cash or on deferred payments') situated at Ashwick Flat. Full particulars as to area, price, etc., appears in our advertising columns.

Auction Sale. —Messrs Jonas and Bourn on Saturday next hold a sale of 112 acres of freehold land, the property of Mr Thomas Goodwin, situated about 20 chains north of the Orari Traffic Bridge. To-day they will hold a sale of the pedigree draught stock of Mr R. Matthews.

Doo Poisoning. —lt is understood (says the Press) that the measures taken by those interested in the recent wholesale dog poisoning at Ashburton have resulted in the discovery of the culprit, and that the poisoner will be proceeded against in the Magistrate’s Court.

County Council Elections. —The Returning Officers for the Temuka, Mount Peel, and Geraldine Ridings notify that the election of members to serve on the Geraldine County Council takes place on the 12th November. Nominations of candidates must be sent in before noon of Tuesday, the 4th November.

Txmaeu Races. —Owners of horses which they intend to enter for the annual meeting under the auspices of the Timaru Racing Club on 16th December next, are reminded that the nominations of the principal handicaps close on the 3rd November next, weights being declared for the 23rd. These races are got up almost solely in the interest of owners of horses in the district, and it is to bo hoped that they will be well supported. Missionary Clergymen. —The suggested introduction of two clergymen from England for mission work gave rise to a long debate at the Synod in Christchurch last Monday, its opponents taking a financial view of the matter, and its supporters a spiritual one. One rev. gentleman remarked that if members gave up their cigars, the fragrant odour of which was to be observed at the close ef Synod each evening, and gave up also their wine and beer, the necessary sum would soon be forthcoming.

The Bankruptcy Act. —At Dunedin, on Monday, Judge Williams declared his inability to understand what was meant by “Final examinations” in the criminal clauses of the Bankruptcy Act, and hoped this would be made clear in the amended Act. He refused to make any order against a bankrupt accused of fraud, on this ground, holding that when he applied for his discharge ho could be dealt with if necessary. It was true that the bankrupt need not apply for his discharge at all, but the suspension of his discharge would be a certain punishment.

The Ashbubton Daiex Faotoex. —On last Monday afternoon, a meeting of the Directors of the above factory held a conference with the farmers in the district. The meeting was held with the view of making some arrangements, as the farmers refused to supply the milk at 3d per gallon and the factory was closed up in consequence. The Directors explained that by buying tbe milk at 3id per gallon (its manufacture costing id per lb and freight 2|d per lb) the manufacture of cheese at the present low price did not pay. As the price of cheese had come down there was no possibility of giving more * than 3d for the milk. A long discussion ensued, several of the farmers arguing that 3d per gallon would not pay, the id per gallon proposed to be deducted being their only profit; but it was ultimately decided that the Directors should retire; and leave the farmer* to think over whether they would supply the milk or allow the factory to be closed up. The farmers held a consultation among themselves and ultimately decided to accept the Directors’ terms, on the understanding that if the price of cheese went up the price of milk would be raised accordingly, The factory has thus commenced operations. The Hon. Mr Stout’s Statement,— In the House cn Monday, Sir George Grey moved an adjournment to enable members to express their opinion of the Hon, Mr Stout’s statement at the conclusion of the delivery of the Public Works Statement. A long debate ensued. The Press correspondent gives a brief account of the debate, in the course of which he says “ The most forcible speech of the debate was undoubtedly that of Mr Rolleston, who denounced the Government for making bad worse by bringing up the question of North and South. He accused hon. members of being largely interested in the District Railways Bill, and, being pressed for names, promptly mentioned the member for Cheviot and the member for Christchurch South. In reference to the Waimea Plains railway, he declared that £3OOO of rates were owing by the Agricultural Company, in which Sir Julius Vogel was largely interested, and instead of the Bill carrying on the colonizing functions of the country, he declared that it was simply carrying out the colonizing functions of the Agricultural Company. The talk about a dissolution he flatly characterised as nonsense, and said that the country would h>ok with approval on the action of the Council as h iving stood between the people an i the action of red4ia,uded plunder,”

Arbitration. —Mr J. Ollirier will be in Geraldine to-day to determine the dispute as to the division of fundi between the Geraldine Road Board and the Geraldine Town Board. Messrs Hamersley and White are employed on either side. It may be as well to give an idea of what the difference is. Some months ago the township of Geraldine constituted itself into a Town District, and separated itself from the Road Board. The Act provides for a division of the funds, and the Boards failing to agree Mr Ollivier has been appointed arbitrator. Welcome Ektbbat Lodge, Geraldine. —The usual meeting of the above Lodge was held on Monday evening. The Lodge was opened in due form by Bro. G. Ward, W.C.T. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, two candidates were proposed and accepted, and, being in attendance, were duly installed a B members. The nomination and election of officers was then proceeded with, and the following duly elected for the ensuing term : —W.C.T., Bro. K. McKenzie ; W.Y.T., Bro. D. Shaw ; W.S., Sister E. Fleming ; W.F.B. Bro. T. Sherratt; W.T., Bro. John Freeman ;W. 0., Sister E. Wright; W.M., Bro. J. Brown ; W.1.G., Bro. Jas. Shaw ; W.O.G, Bro. G. H. Patrick; W.R.H.S. to W.0.T., Sister A. Beokley ; W.L.H.S., Bro. Sister B. Maslin; W.A.S., Bro. W. O. Sherratt; W.D.M., Sister A. Whittaker. Bro. B. Gibson was elected organist. Three candidates were proposed, and, after the usual routine business was gone through, the Lodge, was closed in due form by the W.C.T.

A Lovely Chaplet, A late fashion report says : “ Nothing can be prettier than a chaplet of hop vices in blossom.” A recent medical review says: “Nothing can be a better renovator of the health than Hop Bitters. They aid in all the operations of nature; toning up the stomach, assisting the food to become properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all the organs. The dictates of. fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favor a right application of hops.” Bead Advt. Don’t Dib in the House. —“ Bough on Bats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, ed bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jackrabbit?, gophers. Kempthorno, Prosser and do., Christchurch. 1

Tenders for ploughing for Mr Eobert Thow, Orari Gorge, close to day.

Messrs J. Mundell and Co., Geraldine, hare feed oats, potatoes, flour, chick wheat, wool packs, barb and plain wire, roofing iron, etc., for sale at their stores.

“ Buohu-Paiba.”—Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. At Druggists, Keinpthorne, Prosser &00, Agents, Christchurch. 2

Mr Alfred Fisher ceased his connection with this paper on the 27th October, and any receipts given by him after that date will not be recognised. Mr Edward Hardcastle is now representing the Guardian in Geraldine, and alone has authority to transact business on its behalf.

Mothers Don’t Know.— How many children are punished for being uncouth, wilful and indifferent to instructions or reward (imply because they are out of health! An intellige t lady said of a child of this kind : “ Mother don’t know that she should give the little ona moderate doses of Hop Bitters for two or three weeks, and the child would be all a parent could desire.” Look for Advt.

A 0-bba.t Business. —The United States of America ia the home of some very large enterprise*, but none perhaps greater than the business conducted by Mr G. G. Green, of Woodbury, New Jersey, U.B.A. He is the proprietor of the well known Bosohee’s German Syrup, which is unequalled as a remedy for Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, He manufactures also Green's August Flower for dyspepsia and all disorders of the Liver. These preparations are used through out the civilised world and thousands testify to their valuable curative properties. Both these preparations have reached an immense idle solely on their merits. Sample bottles of each are sold at 6d, or full-sized bottles at 3s 61. All druggists keep them.

Holloway's Ointment and Pins.— ln all outward complaints a desperate effort should be made to at once remove these annoying infirmities, and of establishing a cure. The remarkable remedies discovered by Professor Holloway will satisfactorily accomplish this desirable result, without any of those dangers or drawbacks which attend the old method of treating ulcerative inflammations, sorofnlous affections, and scorbutic annoyances. The most timid invalids may use both the Ointment and Pills with the utmost safety with certain success, provided a moderate attention be bestowed on their accompanying " Directions.” Both the preparations soothe, heal, and purify. The one assists the other materially in effecting cures and renewing strength by helping exhausted nature ust when she needs such succour.