LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1260, 1 November 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Shearing. Shearing will commence at Riverslea next Monday.

Vital Statistics. —The vital statistics for Temuka for the month of October were : Births, 9 ; deaths, 2 ; marriages, nil.

Milk Cans. —The attention of the farmers of Geraldine are directed to the stock of milk cans now on view at Messrs J. Mundell and Co.’s, R. H. Pearpoint’s, and R. Morrison’s.

The H.Z. Shipping Co.—The Now Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable message announcing that the new steamer Kaikoura left Plymouth at 8 a.m. on the 28th, for Wellington. Temuka Y.M.C. Sports.—lntending competitors in these sports are reminded that the handicaps close with the Secretary on Monday next. A full programme will be found elsewhere. It is a most enticing one.

Auction Sale.—Attention is directed to Messrs J. Mundell and Co.’s announcement in reference to their monthly stock sale, which takes place on Wednesday next. They are now receiving entries. On the same day they will sell some valuable freehold property, particulars of which will bo found in their advertisement.

The Saltation Aemt.—ln our advertising columns Captain Lewis, of the Temuka corps of the Salvation Army, announces that an attack on Geraldine will be made next Sunday in the Good Templars’ Hall at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and in the Oddfellows’ Hull at 7 p.m. In future the Good Templars’ Hull will be occupied by the Army every night (excepting Mondays) at 7.30 o’clock.

Bank Returns.— The Bank returns for the quarter ended 30th September show the assets to be £18,843,825 Os 2d ; liabilities, £10,862,494 15s 7d. Inquest,—An inquest was held on the body of the infant child of Mr John Chalmers Reid yesterday at Pleasant Point. Dr Lovegreve stated the causa of death to hare been “ inflammation of the lungs,” and a verdict in accordance therewith was returned.

Tima.hu Races.—We would again remind owners of horses which they intend to enter for the forthcoming races under the auspices of the Tinuru Racing Club that entries for the handicaps close with the Hon. Secretary (Mr John Melton) at Timaru at 9 o’clock this evening. The Club was started chiefly for the purpose of providing races for district horses, and it deserves well at the hands of local owners.

Main Roans. —In the House on Thursday on the motion of the Minister for Public Works the following road* were brought under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act as main roads :—Geraldine Road up the valley of the Rangitata river to Mesopotamia j the road from Fairlie Creek to Geraldine, starting at the Opihi river, opposite Fairlie Creek ; the road from Waimate and Makikibi to the Pareora, and the road from Ofaio to the Cave.

Bank ot New Zealand, Geraldine. — The officials on Wednesday took possession of the new bank premises. A full description of the plans appeared in a former issue. The workmanship appears to have been earned out in a faithful manner, and both inside and out the building has a very neat and substantial appearance. By an advertisement in another column the public are notified that business will in future be carried on in the new buildin .

Lustra Natue.®.—A owe belonging to Mr Roderick Rae (says the Nelson Mail) gave birth on his farm at Richmond the other day to a very remarkable lamb, its peculiarities being that instead of being content with four legs it had eight, perfectly formed and at regular intervals, two growing in each case where with an ordinary lamb there would have been but one. In addition to these “extras ” it had four ears, but, as if to make up for these superfluous limbs and adornments, it had but one eye, that being located in the centre of the head. The monstrosity was born dead, and, what was worse, was the cause of its mother’s death.

The Agent-Genbhal.—The Otago Daily Times, Wellington correspondent telegraphs aa follows :—“ It is generally believed among people who are well informed that Sir F. D. Bell will not continue to hold office after February next, when hie term expires. Speculation is jrife as to his probable successor. Sir George Whitmore, it is stated would be willing to act, but he and the present Government are not at all on the best terms just now. Sir John flail has been mentioned, but, if he were disposed to act, I hear that his health is in such an unsatisfactory state as to entirely preclude the possibility of his undertaking the duties.”

The Blub Ribbon in Timabu. The annual meeting of the Timaru Blue Ribbon Army took place on Thursday evening. The chairman, Mr D. Hagget, in his opening remarks spoke bitterly of the poor attendance. The Society started with 1200 members, and only 12 were present. Everything went along all right till they were asked to contribute towards the expenses, and tlen they fell away. The income for the year had been £93 16s 7d, and the expenditure £ll3 3s 5d ; the balance of £l9 odd the committee had made up by special efforts. At the conclusion of the business, the chairman declared the Blue Ribbon Army in Timaru a thing of the past.

Fibb at Temuka.—A fire broke out in a stable attached to the back of Mr Job Brown’s grain store last Thursday night, which only for having been discovered timely enough would probably have burned the whole place. It appears that shortly after 11 o’clock Mr Surridge (who lives in the immediate vicinity and who was in his own house at the time) and Mr B. Smith (who was standing in. front of Messrs Siegert and Fauvel’s store) saw simultaneously the flames in the stable, and both at once rushed forward to the scene. A few others assisting, the fire was got under at once. The fire could not have ignited more than a few seconds before, as it had not spread beyond the straw bedding in the stable. In a very short time, however, it would have caught a firm hold, as the flames were "just singeing the manger and also a box that was lying on the floor. As it had not got beyond the straw, however, a few buckets of water succeeded in quenching it, and no harm was done. How it originated is a mystery which no one will undertake to unravel. Telegraphic News. —The Treasurer of the Seamen’s Union in Auckland has paid the Northern Steamship Company £IOO to withdraw charges against 24 seamen for absenting themselves without leave. The men were on strike. —Milner Stephen has cured Tawhaio of rheumatism. If the cure proves permanent the King will give Stephen a testimonial. Paul of Orakei will submit himself for similar treatment. —Tawhaio, before leaving Auckland, presented Andrew Waipo, the Native law student, with a gold watch. —The Wellington Jockey Club give £1465 in prizes. —A man named George Wright was found in the river Kuamahanga (Wellington) drowned under his trap. The horse was drowned also. —In Tapanui a pile of chips soaked in kerosene has been found under the floor of a burnt-down house which had been occupied by a Chinaman.—The body of Mr Decimus Atkinson, the victim of the late boat accident at Pabi, Auckland, has been recovered and buried. —Olaf Tarsen, a sailor belonging to the barque Winona, lying at Makanui, Kaiparo, was accidentally killed by being jammed between two logs. He was a native of Norway, 21 years old, and had no relat ions in the colony. “ Rough on Coens.’’ Ask for Wells’ “ Bough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Kempthorne, Prosier and Co,, Agents, Christchurch. 3

Messrs Jonas and Bourn bold, a sale of freehold property, situate near Orari, the property of Mr Thomas Goodwin, at their salerooms, Titnaru, to-day. Tenders are invited by Mr A. M. Clark for ploughing, harrowing, rolling and sowing 350 acres of turnips at Arowhenua estate, also for 100 acres at Ealing.

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

Mothers Don’t Know.—How many chil. dren are punished for being uncouth, wilful and indifferent to instructions or reward simply 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.