LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1271, 29 November 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Personal.—The Otas;o Daily Times learns that Mr Thomas Bracken intends to start a weekly newspaper in Wellington. Supreme Court, Timaku.—Ten criminal cases are awaiting next session of the Supreme Court, in Timaru, which commence on the 9th of December. A number of civil cases will also probably be taken. MEB Hampson.— i telegram from Aucklund states that Mrs Hampson left that city by the last mail steamer, and it is reported that she will be married in America to Mr Geo. Hemus, late of Auckland, who has obtained a divorce from his wife. Concert and Ball.—A concert will be held in the Woodbury schoolroom on Fridty Dec. 15th, in aid of the children's prize fund. A good programme will ba prepared, several members of the G-eraldine Philharmonic Society having consented to sing. A ball will take place after the concert. Piscatorial.—There was on view yesterday (Friday) at Mr Thos. FarrelPs Crown Hotel, Geraldine, a Oalifornian sal-mon-trout, caught by Mr N. C. Nicholas, at Temuka. The fish was twuoty-four inches in length, and weighed tea pounds and a-half. Cricket.—The match between the Geraldine and Timaru Clubs, which was to have takeu place to-day, on the ground of the latter, has been postponed. Tha usual practice will take on the Geraldine ground.—Practice will also take place in the Temuka Park.

Natal Bkisade in Timahtj.—A meeting of those interested in the formation of a naval brigade in Timaru was held in Timaru on Wednesday evening, about 50 persons being present. It was stated that 70 persons had signified their intention of pining, and as 63 were only required it was decided to close the list. Mr G-. Lamg-Meaßon was elected Captain, and Captain Webster First Lieutenant.

The Opihi Bridge.—At the last meeting of the G-eraldine County Council the Engineer, Mr Meason, stated that all the piles of this bridge had been driven, and the superstructure of 13 spans completed, and were the timber all on the ground the bridge Gould be completed in a fortnight's time. As it was it would probably be a month before it, was ready. It wis decided, on the engineer's recommendation, to have the bridge tarred at once, and to have a turnout erected at the junction of the old and new bridge?, the cost being eitimit.eil at £BO. Bannatynk's Case. —At Wednesday's meeting of the 3-eraldine Count? Council Messrs Philp and Jones, the contractors for the Opihi Bridge, weie called on to give an explanation as to the alleged sub-letting of work on the contract, it being contrary to the general conditions. Mr Philp who was present at the meeting, admitted sub-letting the work knowing it was against the con-

I ditions, but urged that even on large Government contracts it was done. The work | was sub-let to Smith, who got into difficulties, and he (Mr Philip) then paid the men. Bannatyue would have been paid, but he would not accept tjie amount which, according to Mr Smith, was due to him, claiming several pounds more. A good deal of discussion took placo on the subject, and it was ultimately decided that Mr Philp should see the man (who was in Timaru) and try and settle with him, and inform the Council before their rising whether he had done so. At a later stage of the meeting, Mr Philp not having returned, it, wa» moved by Mr Mackay, seconded by Mr Balfour and carried—" That Mr Philp's explanation in the matter of Bannatyne's claim for wages is very unsatisfactory, as from his own showing the sub-lotting was a private agreement, and the breach of the contract whbh has evidently been made is one calculated to defeat the rniin object of the conditions of the specifications in this respect, viz., that the public should be fully aware with whom they were dealing.'

Stjkpius Labor.—Ad instance proving the scarcity of work at present existing in this district has just been brought under our notice. Mr 0. G. Tripp, of Orari Gorge, adyertised, through our columns, for 24 shearers and odd hands, and we are informed that no less than 176 men and 11 boys were applicants for the work.

Major Ropata. The New Zealand Tines states that Mr Ballance has given back to Major Ropata the pension which Mr Bryce took a away from him. Hard. as the times are very few will begrudge this kind-hearted and well-disposed Maori chief the £2OO a year of which he was deprived by the late Government.

The Temuka Dairy Factory.— We learn that a meeting of the Directors and those who supply the milk to the above Dairy Factory was held last Tuesday at the Factory. Owing to not having heard that the meeting was to have been held, we were not present, but so far as we can gather the business consisted of arranging as to the price of milk. The Directors represented that owing to the price of cheese they could not afford to give 4d per gallon for milk, and the milk producers consented to take per gallon for it. At this price the supply of milk to the Dairy Factory is 560 gallons. We expected that there would be a supply of 1000 gallons daily this year, but we afraid our hopes will not be realised. The Unemployed Commission.—The unemployed Royal Commission arrived in Temuka last Thursday evening, and sat all day yesterday in the Road Board office. They examined Mr John Talbot (Chairman of the Road Board), Mr James Guild, Mr Bolton (Clerk to the Board), and Mr Archer (Overseer) besides 14 men who represented themselves as unemployed. The Commission then adjourned until this morning when they will sit again, and hear further evidence. There

is, we believe, an impression on gome people's minds that single men are not wanted to give their evidence. This is a mistake. Single men will be heard and their evidence taken as well as married men's. So far the evidence has convinced the Commission that there are a,good many men in the district very much in the want of employment. Several men stated they had done no work since they were knocked off the relief work gfven recently. We noticed that amongst those who presented themselves were very hard-working industrious men, who would most willingly work if they could get it to do. To see so many idle just now when shearing and other works are in full swing give a true indication of the want of employment that exists.

The Otago A. and P. Show.—Only 5500 people attended the Otago Cattle Show on Thursday, the day being a most unpleasant one. It was very cold and showery. His Excellency the Governor was present. The Association has spent £2500 on tha ground, which is now considered the fineat

in the colony. In Ayrshire cattle McFarlane Bros, took the Cup as the largest prize takers, also the champion prizes for the best bull and the best cow. Tn Shorthorns Mr J. Menlove and Mr J. Eeid, both of Oamaru, ran very close for the Cup, Mr Menlove winning it by two points. The N.ZI and A.L. Company took the champion prize for the best bull and Mr J. Menlove for the best oovv. In merinos sheep there was in effect no competition, and only two exhibitors, Mr Watson Sherman took first with a splendid ram. In Leicesters there was a good show and capital competition, the Hon. M. Holmes being th« principal prize taker. In Lincoln also the Hon. M. Holmes took the best prizes. Tn draught fntires Mr B. Gawu's famous imported horse Lord Salisbury took champion honors, and in thoroughbreds Mr Taggart's Le Loup. Mr R. Grant's Duchess Third, was adjudged the best draught mare, the Hon. Mr Holme's Laura McPherson being second. Messrs Mollison and Co., carriers, got the 2® guinea Cup for the most points in horses. Haxton and Beattie, local implement makers, ware awarded the special prize for the implement most calculated to improve agriculture in the colony, being a combined seed sower and manur6 distributor.

Mr W. Binley, Temuka, publishes a discliamer in our advertising columns. Mr W. S. Masliii will hold a sale atGaraldineon the 2nd December of 4 first-class new spring carts.

Tenders are invited for sinking a well at Geraldine. Specifications to be Been at the Bank of ]N T ew Zealand. Tenders are invited by Messrs West and Barber, architects, Timaru, for the erection of a Masonic Hall at Teinuka. Tenders for additions to the house of Mr Geo. T'avey and for tlie erection of a pavilion on the L'eoiuka Park clo.-e on Monday next. "Rough on Cobns."—Ask for Wells' " T\-Mi<;h on o'.>rrs." Quick reli f, complete, perm .sent cure. Corns, w-.rt», bunions. Ke/Di-t.'.orrin, Prossar and Co., Agents, Ohri«tohuroh. 3 Messrs J. Mundelland Co., Geraldine, hold their monthly stock sale on Wednes lay next. Entries to date are published in advertisement.

Mr James Gregg, of Oakley Farm, Oari, announces that he intends to shortly apply to the Geraldine County Council for a license (second class) to slaughter on E.S. 4602.

A• Bbautifctc. Painting. -Mr Gr. G. Green, of Waodburj, Ne* Jersey, TJ 8 A , is prejimtirg to drupfiuts aud others in this country f>orae very fine pictures in oil of his magnificent house and grounds and liberator ya 6 ihat plaoe. Mr Green is tho preprimer of German Syrup and Grefln'n Auguifc Flover, two very medicine», whioh are meeting wito great favor, the first as n remedy for pulmonary com pi -in re. ard the latter for dyapfpai at d disorders of the liver. These prepara iur:B have attained J.n lmuieHnfeSttlo solely on their eupstio? meti'4, si.d me fold b« all D.*U£r|,iefs throughout the »'otld. The pries is the same for each, 3s 6d per bottle, rr sample bottles for 6J. The sample bottle" enable sufferer*, to prove their v.f je at a trifling cost.