LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1273, 4 December 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Winchester Faie. Winchester Fair takes place to-day. The Weather.—The weather during the past few days has been warm and showery, and has had a good effect on the gardens and crops. Concert at Woodbury.—We would remind our readers living near Woodbury that a concert in aid of the children's prise fund takes place to'inon'ow evening. in the schoolroom. The programme ap* peared in our last issue, and a better one couid not be wished for. The object sought is a good one, and we hope the efforts of those getting up, and takicg part, in the concert will be seconded by the pub'ic, and that a largo sum will iu consequence be available for the purchase of prizes.

Dpnedik Kaobs. —At the races on Monday last, the Criterion Stakes Handicap was won by Mr P. Butler's Strenuous ; the Members' Plate by Mr A. Goodman's Billy, and the Consolation by Mr Stead's Ike.

Customs Returns.—The Customs revenue for tb<» colony for November amounted to £95,397 4s 4d, and for the corresponding month of last year to £103,402 9s 6d. The beer duty for November amounted to £4784 5s 4d, and for the corresponding month, of last year to £4780 13s 3d.

Direct Steam Postal Sektiob with Great Britain.— The arrangements for carrying out a direct service with Great Britain and Nev Zealand have been concluded, and the first steamers will leave Great Britain and New Zealand respectively on the 23th inst. The postal difficulty which existed with the Home authorities respecting the despatch of letters has been adjusted.

Lunacy pboit Dbink.— At the E.M Court, Timaru, on Tuesday last, a man named Thomas Woods was charged as above. Sergeant Cullen stated that the man when arrested had intended throwing himself into the Arowhenua river. Other evidence to show that Wood was not fit to be at large was given, and His Worship granted a remand for a week, accused to receive medical treatment in the meantime.

Washdtke Saleyards.—The Washdyke saleyarda now being erected by Messrs Jonas and Bourn and Messrs Maclean and Stewart were, although not quite complete, opened on Tuesday last. The yards are very roomy and convenient. On Tuesday last 4300 sheep and 234 head of cattle wer* yarded. When finishod there wdl be accomodation for 11,000 sheep and 400 cattle. Behind the yards there ia paddock accommodation for 15,000 sheep.

Thk Timabtj School.—At the last meeting of the Tirnaru School Committee the Chairman stated that, the second master, Mr P. Ligertwood, had been suspended, and he read the correspondence on the subject that had passed between the Committee and the Chairman of the Board. The Committee decided not to take any action in the matter at present, but to await the result of an enquiry which the Chairman stated wa9 to be made at next meeting of tho Board. This school got a very low percentage of passes at the last examination, the standard under the control of the second master being the principal cause of the same. The Ltnwood Hotel, TiirAHir.—At the last meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Timaru district an application was made for a transfer of the license from Mr D. Mahoney to Mr G-. Palmer. The application was opposed by the police on the ground that Palmer was carrying on the business of an auctioneer, and it was not lawful for him to hold a publican's license while carrying on such a business. The Bench, however, granted the transfer of the license with the condition that if the Act is not strictly complied with the license will be cancelled. The Commissioners also notified that as the building is very old it must be rebuilt before the June sitting, or a renewal of the license will not be granted.

Eeligious Excitkment. —The Auckland Herald is rough on the American evangelists who were causing religious excitement at Port Albert. It says—" It ia high time that parties who produce such scenes as choee named should bo made to feel that they are of the worst stamp of impostors. It is their way of securing a living, and it is as discreditable as any of the low dovices of those who prowl on society and impose on their victims. Their practice is to quarter themselves on well-inclined and hospitable, though weak, people, and to change their habitat only when their injustice has been detected, or the resources oE their misguided benefactors have been exhausted." Additional particulars of the religious excesses are to hand. It appears that several sisters formed a ring round one of the unconverted, around whom, at the command of the Lord, they danced several times, when it was professed the walls of Jericho, i.e., the sinners' obduracy, would give way. One evangelist denounced the level of belief of another as a " lie," and there has been a split in the camp in consequence.

St. Satiogr's Church, Texigka. A special vestry meeting was held on Monday, Ist Dec, to take into consideration the advisability of altering the place of meeting for the social gathe-ing of parishioners on Dec. 16th. There were .present : Messrs O'Halloran, Will?, Benbow, Hayhurst, Mason, Davey, and Heap. The Eev. T. A. Hamilton presided, and opened the meeting with prayer. The parishioners' churchwarden stated that bills had been issued appointing the Park as the place for meeting; but owing to the action of the Domain Board in removing the barriers existing until quite recently and also the feeling against making a charge for admission to public grounds, he deemed it expedient to make an alteration if possible by obtaining the use of other grounds. He considered it reasonable enough that parishioners should pay a small entrance fee to go towards the Church funds, but if the Park were used those who wished to avoid paying could easily do so. He also stated that Mr Parke, of Milford, had kindly offered to place his paddocks at the disposal of the Church for the day. After some discussion it was decided to decline this offer, as the distance was too great, and the Chairman was requested to write and thank Mr Parke for his generous offer. At this stage Mr Hajhurst voluntarily offered the use of his paddocks, marquee, &c. Mr Davey proposed, Mr Benbovr seconded, and it was carried unanimously—" That Mr Hayhurst's kind offer of the use of his paddocks be accepted with thanks." Gentlemen were then appointed to alter the posters, by erasing the words " in the Temuka Park," and substituting the words " the paddock adjoining Green Hayes/' in lieu. The meeting then adjourned tilt Friday 12lh inst., the Hex. Chairman closing the proceedings with the Benediction. <

The IStjr Hotel.—lt is rumoured tliat Mr Quinn has disposed of the Star Hotel, Temuka, to Mr Boyd, who is to take possession of it shortly.

N.Z, Clothing Factory.—The manager of the Timaru branch of this factory (of which, by-the-way, there are 25 branches now open) announces that the newest styles in spring and summer clothing, made of the renowned wearresisting Mosgiel tweeds, can now be seen at that branch. The clothing sold at this establishment 13 of a first class description.

Mr Wheelband's Sale. Mr W. Wheelband, the well known nurseryman, Temuka, intends paying a visit to the Old Country, and in consequence has determined to dispose of the whole of his farming plant, comprising live and dead stock, and to let his freehold property. Mr K. F. Gray, in conjunction with Messrs J. Mundell and Co., will hold the sale on the 12th December, and full \

particulars will be found in our advertising columns.

Unwelcome Lodgers.—A swarm of bees has lately taken up its quarters in the Bank of New Zealand building, Geraldine. The beea have found their way under the weather-boardisg at the end of the boards, where they adjoin part of the roof. 'Efforts should be made at once to dislodge them, for if they are allowed to remain till they have formed comb, it will be a very difficult matter. Cricket.—A match will be played on Saturday between the married and single members of the Geraldiue Club. The game will commence at 2 p.m., and members are requested to be punctual. It ia very necessary that members should practice as much as possible, as two or three matches with other Clubs will take place in a few weeks. An advertisement in reference to Saturday's match appeals in another column.

Welcome Retreat Lodge, 1.0.G.T., Geraldine.—The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday evening. The Lodge was opened in the usual form by the W.0.T., Bro. K. McKeozie. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. It being a degree meeting » recess was granted for harmony, when songs and readings were given by members of the Order, after which the lodge was closed in due form. A degree meeting was then held, and the following members took the second degree : Sisters Whittaker and Prouting and Bros. J. Hay and J. Freeman, jun.

Local Industry.—Mr H. S. Peacock has placed in our office (Patea Mail) some Bamples of starch, farina, glucose, and British gum, all manufactured on the premises by Mr Thomas Riddell, of Napier, out of farm produce. They arc a very valuable collection, but their chief value consists in the probability of the commencement of a manufactory for which, as they are all articles of large consumption and daily use, we anticipate there would be very little difficulty in securing a ready sale and very large demand. The Waipawa Mail, referring to these exhibits, says : —Mr T. Riddell, of blemington, Wanstead, also showed what he could do in a very different line of business. From potatoes and wheat grown in the locality, he produces glucose, grape-sugar, farina, starch, fannaceoua food and British gum, all useful articles of commerce, in which an unlimited amount of trade may be done. We understand that overtures were made 'to him with the object of utilising his skill, so that wo shall possibly hear of him again shortly. He was also awarded a first prize.

Presentation. Owing to recent changes, Bir Dunnett, late schoolmaster at Winchester, is about to leave the disdrict. During a residence of some years Mr Dunnett has gained the esteem and goodwill of his friends and neighbors by his courtsey and urbanity, while Mrs Dunnett, though not on the staff of the school, lias obtained universal respect. The sincerity of these feelings prompted a few fiiends to give expression to them in the shape of a slight memorial to Mr and Mrs Duunett. In a very short time a sufficient sum was collected to purchase a handsome marble clock, which was suitably inscribed, and, at the request of the donors, Mr Inwood made the presentation at his house on Monday last, in the presence of a few of the subscribers and other friends. Mr Inwood referred to Mr Dunnett's upright and gentlemanly conduct whilst a resident at Winchester, and was certain that as a man, a friend, and a neighbor, he left none but warm friends behind him. Mr Inwood also took occasion to thank Mrs Dunnett for her earnest, conscientious efforts in every good cause, both as to services rendered and in example. Mrs Dunnett had been most useful even from her childhood, to his own personal knowledge. The speaker also speci'illy referred to the Sunday school and church choir. In the name of the subscribers Mr and Mrs Dunnett were then asked to accept of the clock as a memorial of the kindly feeling entertained towards them, Mr Inwood at the same time wishing them every happiness and success in the future, and assuring them of the best wishes of their friends. The gift was suitably acknov/ledgud by Mr Dunnett, who thanked the subscribers and his friends generally for the kind feelings expressed towards himself and Mrs Dunnett. After a few words from some of those present, the proceedings terminated.

Post-Session ax Addkess. Mr E. Wakefield, M.H.R. for Selwyn, addressed his constituents at Leeston on Tuesday Bight last. The hall was crowded. In the gallery were several ladies. At the entrance to the hall was suspended a rat-trap with a live rat in it. As Mr Wakefield walked up the hall he wns saluted with hisses and cries of " Rat i mingled with applause. He give an account of his actions during the last session, and in the course of his address denied that he was an offics-seeker —so far from being an ofhee-seeker, he would say that he well knewthatin accepting office he would be injuring his political career for years. He had told his constituents he could not support Sir Julius Vogel in any great scheme of borrowing, and he said now that Sir Julius Vogel, before he had done, would add to the public debt £7,000,000. The Government proposal for the construction of the West Coast railway was the biggest land monopoly ever heard of in the colony, and he was sure he was justified in opposing that Bill, which was drawn up by the solicitor for the Syndicate. The resumption of the Sinking "Fund he had opposed, because it was living on capital. At the conclusion of the address Mr Wakefield sat down amidst applause, and after a few questions had been answered, a vote of thanks to Mr Wakefield for his able and interesting address, and of confidence in him as repiesettative for Selwyn, was carried by'a large majority against an amendment proposing a vote of thanks only, and another that the constituency would have had more confidence in him if he had supported the We&t Coast Railway Bill.

Departure of an Old Ebsidekt.—Mr W. J. N. Upton, one of the oldest residents of South Canterbury, by an advertisement in another column bids farewell to his friends in Temuka. Mr Upton came toTimaru 21 year 3 ago last October and commenced business as buiider and architect, in which he was pretty successful. About twelve years ago he came to Temuka to build the Presbyterian Ohurch, and stayed for a couple years, after which he returned to Tiraaru, where he was for three years Inspector of Works for the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works. On that body ceasing to exist, Mr Upton of course cea»ed to hold office under it, and he resumed his profession as architect. About six years ago Mr Upton came back to Temuka and built the splendid house in which he has since lived. The house and grounds are among the best in Temuka, and it is a sign of the times that no one could be got to buy it at the very moderate figure which its owner wanted. Although living in Temuka, Mr Upton still kept an office in Timaru, and went in every morning by train. The depressed condition of things has affected the building trade for a time, and Mr Upton has thought it well to try fresh fields. He is going to Auckland, and we heartily wish him God-speed. Many a villa residence and building in South Canterbury can testify to his professional ability : his workmanship can be recognised ss possessing a character distinct from others for taste and beauty. There is no one who knew him in Temuka but will testify to his kindness of heart, and his zeal in the interest of the Church to which he belonged, as well

as his quiet unassuming manner. We regret his departure, and we feel sure all who know him will ioin us in wishing him good luck and prosperity.

Mrs Rolleston advertises for a general servant. Application to be made at Mr Quinn'? Hotel between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock on Saturday morning. Feels Young Again—"My mother tras efflicted a loDg tima with neuralgia nnd a dull, beavy, inactive condition of the whole system, headache, nervous prostration, and wa9 almost helpleao. No physicians or medicines did her any good. Three months ago »ho began to use Hop Bitters, with euch good effect that she seems and feels young again, although over seventy years old."—A Ladt Iff B. I. Look up Advfc.