LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1267, 20 November 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Saw Francisco Mail.—The portion of the San Francisco Mail for this district arrived on Tuesday afternoon by special train.

Gerldinb Counti Council. The balance-sheet of the Geraldine County Council for the six months ending 30th September will bo found in our advertising columns.

Clearing Sale,—Mr K, F. Gray (in conjunction with Messrs J. Mundelland Co.) will submit to auction on the 2nd December the whole of Mr Wm. Wheelband’s live and dead stock at the Oxford Nursery.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.—At the conclusion of the business in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Temuka, yesterday, Mr Beswick, R.M., stated that the sittings of the Court in future would be held every Wednesday. No Court will in future be held oa a Monday.

Wkhck op thb Citde.— lnspector Pender (Christchurch), received a telegram from Sergeant Brooke on Monday aa follow a : “ Whaleboat juat brought in body of a man ; head gone and not recognieable; alao a lcg» from thigh. There will be no inquest. The boat goes again at daylight, as another body was seen, but sea too high to get near it; close to wreck.”

Oue Voihhtbehs, —On Tuesday night ast Colonel Lean and Adjutant Newall held a Government Inspection of the No. 1 Company Temuka Rifle Volunteers, Twenty-aix of all ranks were present. The men went through their drill satisfactorily, and an examination of their arms and accoutrements proved that they were well kept. Colonel Lean intimated that an encampment would be held at Easter in South Canterbury. N.Z. Cheese at Home.— Sir John Hall whilst in London visited most of the markets where colonial produce was on sale, and has gathered much information useful to exporters. He visited Mr Samuel Page’s establishment, where cheese sent by tie Waikato Cheese Company and a Christchurch firm were in stock. He says colonial cheese was much superior co American, and realised 50a to 60s. The boil time for cheese to arrive is December and January, when the market is comparatively bare of American importations. He believes the colony will And a good market at Home, and exports should arrive between November and March. Two ChiXiDEbn Bchnkd to Death.—A horrible occurrence happened at Currie’s farm at Swineburn, three miles from Lower Kyeburn, in Mamoto County (Otago), on Tuesday forenoon. About 10 o’clock William Currie and his father, who were working about a mile from Neil Currie’s house, saw smoko rising from it, and at once rushed to the place. They found it enveloped in flames. The two daughters of Neil Currie, aged 7 and 2, were missing, and their remains were found in the ashes. Previous to the fire only the two children had been in the house, the father and mother being absent in another district.

Steange Doings of a Bov.— A boy of sixteen named John Rose, the son of most respectable parents, distinguished himself at Blenheim on Monday by obtaining a gun in the name of a former employer from a local tradesman, and sallyng forth into the country, pointing it in a threatening manner at a young man in a tree before leaving Blenheim. The boy haring been in a Lunatic Asylum in consequence of his strange exploit* in the Wanganui district twelve months ago, his parents gave information t» the police, who searched the country round for him on Monday afternoon and took him and his gun into custody. He had bought powder, blank cartridges, provisions and several article* of clothing, presumably for a long expedition. When arrested, he said he had been out to shoot a young woman who had deceived him. and who is, of course, entirely a creature of his imagination, and that he did not like to return to bis father’s house because poison was laid for all about the place, which is equally untrue. Since his arrest he state* ] that this ie not ’the first time he imitated Ned Kelly, and while in the Wellington Asylum he tried to hang himself with the sheets but although he hung for half an hour he failed because he had not tied the slip knot properly. The boy was brought up at the Police Court on Tuesday and remanded for medical examination.

Distbict Couet, Timaeu. —At the District Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, the following bankrupts passed their public examination :—Robt. Hughes, J. A. Gamack, Henry Mills (Mr Hamerslej), Gilbert Edward Ansley (Mr White), and William Stonyer (Mr White). In the case of Matthew Wightman, Mr Knubley, for the Assignee, applied for an adjournment, which was granted. Order* of discharge were granted to the following bankrupts, Mr Knubley, for the Assignee, offering no objection : Maxwell Spen* Black (Mr White), Jame* Grant (Mr Lynch), Robert Lavery (Mr Knubley for bankrupt, Mr White for the As»ignee), John Bond (Mr Lynch), Robert McNally (Mr Lynch), James South (Mr Forster), Alexander Wilson (Mr Ormsby), and Jame* Park Wilson (Mr White). Mr Forster, solicitor for James South, a bankrupt, applied that his cost* might be paid out of the estate, and, the Assignee making no objection, the applica. tion was granted. The civil case Colonial Bank r. Timaru Fish Company, claim £142, was adjourned till next Court day. In the case Wm. Howom v. R. Wilkin and Co., claim £47 2s damages for breach of agreement and for money had and received, judgment was given for plaintiff for and aoStVi

The Tiohbobnb Claimant. —The lioh borue Claimant, who was released on the 28th ult,, still asserts that William Cresswell, who is confined in the Parramatta Lunatic Asjlum, New South Wales, is Arthur Orton.

Natal Brigade. — A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Naval Brigade in Timaru took place ,on Monday night. It was resolved to form a Brigade and 33 of those present signified their intention of joining.

The C.J.O. Races. —At the settling up on the C.J.O. Race Meeting on Monday, the following amounts were paid over ;—Hon. W. Robinson, £1160; Mr Pilbrow, £B7O ; Mr Redwood, £844; Mr Stead, £400; Mr Clifford, £358 ; Major Nelson George, £285 ; Mr Yallance, £2BO ; Mr E. Cutts, £276; Captain Russell, £287 ; Mr O’Brien, £234 ; Mr Rutherford, £194 ; Mr Bates, £191; Mr Butler, £162; Mr S. Goodman, £153 ; and smaller amounts, making a total of £6061125.

Frozen Meat Export.—A public meeting convened to discuss the present position of the frozen meat trade in England, was held in Christchurch on Monday, the principal object being to hear the statements from the Hon. W. S Peter and Mr G. Clifford, who have just returned from Europe. Both, these gentleman spoke at some length on the unfair treatment which the frozen meat receives at the hands of salesmen in England, and strongly urged the necessity for exporters combining in order to effect an alteration. After considerable discussion a Committee was appointed to consider the matter and report to an adjourned meeting, and the Com mittee was especially requested to consider the feasibility of securing a depot in London for separate sale and storage of New Zealand 1 meat alone, and to confer with the Frozen Meat Companiee throughout New Zealand with the view of carrying out the object.

Cricket. The match between the married and single members of the Geraldine Club, did not come off last Saturday as there were not sufficient married members on the ground to form & side. The single men turned up in good force and had a fine practice. The match will be postponed till the Christmas holidays, as several of the best married players cannot get away from business on Saturdays. The match against the Timaru Club comes off ou the 29th Nov., at Timaru, and as it is a strong club our local players who intend to take part in the match must not lose any opportunity of practicing.—On Saturday next a scratch match will bo played on the Tcmuk a Park ground, not only members of the Club but the public being invited to take part therein.—The match between the English and Victorian Elevens concluded ou Tuesday, the Englishmen winning with 118 runs to spare.

Death of a Noted Maori Chief.— Last Wednesday morning an old and well-known Maori chief named Tamati Tarawhata died suddenly at the Maori Pah, Ho was over in Temuka for the purpose of attending the Court, and was sitting in Mr Ackroyd’s shop when he was suddenly seized with a fit. Mr Bolton, who noticed his condition, applied remedies and sent for medical assistance, but unfortunately none could be obtained. The remedies were effectional, and on the unfortunate man reviving he expressed a desire to be taken borne. His wish was complied with, but on arrival there he was seized with another fit and died immediately. He had been in fair health up to a short time before the first seizure, when he complained of a giddiness in the head. The deceased was a chief of great influence, and took part in the last battle fought between the natives at Patiti,‘or Bloody Jack’s, Point, a short distance south of Timaru. He at one time owned the largest portion of South Canterbury, and must have been of great age, being an old man when the first settlers arrived. An inquest will be held.

Inquest.—An inquest on the body of the illegitimate child of Jessie Lovie was held at the Arowhenua Hotel on Tuesday morning.

before Mr J. Bsswick, coroner, and a jury, Mr W. Rutland being chosen foreman. Alexander Wilson deposed : I am a settler at Arowhenua. The mother of the deceased ' child has been in my employ as a domestic servant since January last. She is about 17 or 18 years of age. I engaged her from the immigration barracks, Timaru. Last Saturday morning, about a quarter to six o’clock, my attention was attracted to a low moaning as if from her bedroom. I heard the sound two or three times, and I called Mrs Wilson’s attention to it. We listened for some time, but did not hear the noise repeated. We thought it was the dog. On my railing the servant about 6.30 to get up, she replied she was not able. Mrs Wilson immediately went into her bedroom, and soon came back, tolling me that there was a dead baby there. I then went into the room, and lifting the clothes, found the child lying at the girl’s back, quite dead, cold, and blue in the face. She never said how the child came by its death. I aiked her if she had killed it, and she replied, “ No, I have never touched it.” She told me the name of the father of the child. Neither I nor my wife knew Ihe girl was pregnant. No clothes had been prepared for it. The mother of deceased is good tempered, but rather silly. She had been doing her usual work the previous day. After calling in a neighbor I went for Dr Hayes. Dr Hayes gave evidence as to examining the body of the deceased on Saturday • also to making a post mortem examination on Sumday, and stated that no marks of violence were observed by him on any part of the child. The lungs showed that it had breathed. Probably during birth the child had got face downwards and been smothered. There was nothing to show that death had been caused by foul means. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death by SUffecatiom

Concert and Ball.—A concert will ba held in the Woodbury (schoolroom on December 5 th, 1884, in aid of children’* prize fund. There will be a ball afterwards.

Concert at Geraldine. —The lats concert under the auspices of the Cricket Club not having been a financial success, owing to bad weather, those who took part in it have kindly consented to give a repetition on the 26th inst. The new programme will be published in the course of a day or two.

Arrest. —James Pulford was arrested on Monday, near Woodbury, by Constable Neill, of Ashburton, for larceny as a bailee. Accused was brought up before the Rev. Geo. Barclay, J.P., at Geraldine, onTuesday morning and remanded to Temuka. He was brought up at the Court at Temuka yesterday and further remanded.

The Salvation Abmt.— Last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings farewell meetings were held at the Salvation Army Barracks, Temuka, Captain Lewis and Cadet Rattray being about to bo removed to Woolaton., The meetings were fairly attended. Cadet Rattray delivered his farewell address on Tuesday evening and Captain Lewis last evening, both addresses being attentively listened to. They leave by the first train this morning. Captain Worsdell, a Hallelujah Lass, takes charge of this district.

Phrenological Notice.— As will bo seen by an advertisement in another column, Professor Lio Medo purposes holding a phrenological entertainment in the Orari schoolroom this evening at 8 o’clock. To-morrow evening the Professor purposes bolding bis final entertainment in Geraldine in the Oddfellows Hal). He will also bold similar entertain ments in the schoolroom at Waitohi Flat on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Particulars may be obtained from the bills. The Professor’s entertainments are well worth attending.

Clydesdale Stock. —lncur advertising columns this morning, will be found the pedigree of the clydesdale colt “Superior” purchased by Messrs J. Mundell and Co. at the late show at Christchurch. We have had the opportunity of seeing the animal, and can state that he is one of the finest of his kind ever introduced into this part of the province. Superior is a bnghht black, 16 hande 1 inch high, with great boue and substance, is very sym metrically put together, and has a temper as kind as could be wished. He was highly commended by the judge at the show, who specially remarked on the excellence of the animals shown in his class. The owners intend to charge a moderate fee and limit his services this year, to first class mares. This is the way to improve the quality of stock in the district and if the public will breed the proper stamp of animals they will find that it will pay them well. Breeders are invited to call at the owner’s stablas, Geraldine, and see the horse for them selves.

Telegraphic News—Comul Griffin has bean promoted to the United State* consulate at Sydney. His successor will probably arrire by the uext mail steamer.—M, De Barren, connected with the Belgian special settlement scheme, arrived by the mail steamer, and M. Beckfie, agent for Belgium in Australia, is to meet M. De Barren in Wellington shortly, coining over from Australia for that purpose. M. De Barren intends to leave Auckland for Wellington by the steamer on Thursday, and will shortly come on to T’imaru.— Sir John Hall left Auckland for Wellington on Monday. He returns to England in January.—The City of Sydney brought no apples for Auckland, but 10,312 cases for Sydney notwithstanding the codlin moths. —The New Zealand Rifle T Association meeting will be held at Wellington towards the end of February or early in March. The usual concessions respecting steamboat and railway fares hare been made by the Union S.S. Company and the Government. —The Minister of Public Works Islt for Christchurch yesterday.—At the monthly meeting of the Natives at Parihaka between 300 and 400 Natives belonging (o alien tribes were present, and everything passed off quietly. The natives have accepted the advice given by the Government, and are taking steps to clean up the pah, thus stamping out the epidemic, of erysipelas, which has been prevelant there for some time. —Mr Rochfort is in charge of the surveyors en--1 gaged on the North I*hmd main trunk railway, and his staff comprises nearly all tbosa who made the flying surreys of the various routes. The contract will be out and the firit sod turned by February.—The Government are wow considering the alterations about to be made in the management of the Government Insurance Department.—The Victory has sailed for London with 10,000 carcases of frozen mutton. —The steamer Coptic, which left London for Fort Chalmers last week, has 98 Government immigrants (single women) for all ports. At Wetherstone’s diggings, in Tnapeka County (Otago) on Tuesday, a man named Taylor was crushed to death by a fall of earth from an embankment, which •jammed him against a dray. He was single, and a twenty years resident of the district.— A lad named Powell was fishing off the Timaru breakwater on Monday, when be fell v into the sea, in his descent striking against the foundation blocks, which project beyond the upper part of the structure. Several of the lad’s ribs were broken, and ho was badly bruised. —The body of a man, supposed to be named Robert Thompson, has been found in a lagoon at Napier. The body was almost submerged, in sand and is in a dreadful state, having evidently been in the water a long time. —The Wellington Trade and Labour Council bars decided to give a hearty support \9 the proposed Industrial Ekhibitien, w

tha Council expresses a desire to have an interview with the Colonial Treasurer on the ■ubjact.— A boxing match took place at Wellington between Pottingell and Perry, two local men, for £SO a side, and resulted in the latter being knocked out in three round*, after severe punishment. Mr 0. GK Tripp, Oran Q-orge, advertises for 24 shearers, 2 fleece-pickers, and odd hand*. Halt Asmbp !—"I never,” wrote a young lady to a frDnd, “ go to ebureh or lecture but I am half asleep,.and I never know afterwards what the sermon or lecture was about.’ It was a plain case of nervou* : lethargy, produced by want of action of the liver and digeitive organ*. She was persuaded to try Hop Bitten, and now «ha write* : “ How intelligent and bright are *ermon» aud lectures now, and how gloriou* the world we live in is! Hop Bitter* are indeed a blessing to me.” Notice Advt.