LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1279, 18 December 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Public School—The annual distribution of prizes to the children attending this public school takes place to-day. Masonic.—An emergency meeting of the members of Lodge Southern Star, Wo. 619, S.C., Geraldine, takes place this evening. The 'Fbisco Mail. —The portion of the 'Frisco mail for this district should arrive by the express train from Christchurch to-day.

The Late Accident at Peel Fobest.— We are pleased to learn that the accident which happened to the child Langford was not so serious as was at first supposed. The child has now almost recovered, and the disfigurement, if any, will, it is hoped be but slight. Fubnitube.—Mr J. fieri, cabinetmaker, etc., Temuka, draws attention to the large stock of furniture which he ha* now on sale. Mr Beri's stock is both large and varied, and is of his own manufacture, so he guarantees its quality. Those in want of furniture should not fail to support local industry.

Annivebsabt Day.—ln Temuka the Anniversary of the Province was observed as a holiday, almost all the places of business being closed. Most of the residents devoted the day to pleasure—many betaking themselves to the Timaru Races, and St. Saviour's Parish Social Gathering, whilst others picnicked on the beach at Milford and in the Geraldine Bush, etc. Tbain Abbangements. —To suit the convenience of thoße wishing to attend Chiarini's circus, which performs in Timaru next Saturday, the railway authorities have made special arrangements. The evening train from Timaru to Ashburton will start at 5.25 o'clock (50 minutes later than usual) and a special train will leave Temuka for Timaru at 6.20 p.m., arrmng there at 1 p.m., and returning from Timaru at 11 p.m. stopping where required. The Qebaldine Band.—The townspeople will be pleased to learn that the band are practicing a number of selections to play during Christmas time, and from the way the band acquitted themselves at the picnic on Tuesday we feel sure that a treat is in store. The band has hitherto not received a large amount of practical support, but from the liberal manner in which those at the picnic responded to the appeal made to them on behalf of it we do not think the public will not be backward in helping them when

necessary. R.M. Couet, Temuka. —At the above Court yesterday, before J. S. Beswick Esq., E.M., and S. D. Barker, Esq., J.P., Frederick Prattley and William Bissett were fined 10s each for having unregistered dogs in their possession. Charles Taylor was charged with the same offence, but he proved that the dog was under 6 months old and the case was dismissed. The adjourned case of John May v. W. Arrnitage claim £6 lis was called on, but neither the defendant nor his lawyer appeared. A set-off of £l2 18s was put in. The Court after asking the plaintiff a few questions, gave judgement for the amount claimed and costs. The Court then adjourned. The Accident in the Opihi. After making inquiries, we find that we were misinformed as regards the accident in the Opihi. We stated that it was reported that some of the men working on the bridgo refused to lend assistance. Mr John Peterson came across to the men and asked them whether any one of them knew how to treat a man rendered unconscious by having been nearly drowned. They replied they did not, and consequently he did not ask any of them to accompany him. When this story reached Temuka it had altered anj was to the effect that the men refused to lend assistance, and when it reached Timaru it had magnified into shocking inhumanity. It was the story of the black crows. We regret having. been led into making the mistake but our informant was such that we had no reason bo doubt him. The WabingTaxlob Pbosecution. —Mr Jellicoe, the barrister entrusted by the Government with the prosecution of Waring Taylor, a bankrupt recently committed for alleged misappropriation ef trust moneys, has applied to the Government for.. authority to brief another counsel in the case, no fewer than four lawyers being retained for the defence. The request, it is said, has been demurred to by the departmental officers, who suggest that the prosecution should be left in the hands of the Crown Prosecutor, Mr Jellicoe assisting him. The Post comments strongly on the refusal, and urges that bo good Wellington practitioner should have thrust upon him the ungrateful task of prosecuting a man who has held such a position as the prisoner has held in Wellington ; besides which it points out that the Crown Prosocu- ! tor is a witness in the case. The Shooting Case at Dunedik. —The young girl, Mary Anne Wadaworth, who was shot at by the foreigner named Vandyke while dancing at a party in the Upper Junction Hotel on Friday evening has now (says the Otago Daily Times) nearly recovered, and will be able to attend the trial as a witness on Saturday next. Vandyke, it appears, had been attempting to pay his addresses to the girl for some time past, and recently he forwarded her a letter expressing his regard for her, and stating that he would do all in his power to make her happy if she would become his wife. Miss Wads worth, however, gave him but little encouragements and burned his letter in the presence of her mother. Vandyke, on receiving such cold treatment, became disconsolate, and it is stated he once or twice hinted at doing away with himself. There is, however, no foundation for the report that he was following Miss Wadsvvorth about, or for the statemont that he purchased the revulver and ammunition on Thursday with the intention of shooting her.]i

The Agknt-Genebalship. -The rumour that Sir F. D. Bell intends to resign the position of Agent-General at the end of the year is, so far as the Government know, incorrect. Accident Assubancb.—The Accident Insurance Association (Dunedin) has secured the sole privilege for a term of years for issuing tickets on the Victorian and Tasmtnian railways. Pbopebtt Sale. To-morrow Messrs Jonas and Bourn (in conjunction with Mr K. F. Gray) will hold a most important sale of freehold property situate in the Mam road, Temuka. The sale will take place at Mr K. F. Gray's auotion rooms. Supbeme Cotjbt, Timabu.—The Supreme Court in Timaru on Tuesday was again occupied all day with the case of the National Bank of New Zealand against John Mee and Charles Eeid, executors of the will of the late John Crammond, claim £2OOO. The jury found some of the issues in favour of the plaintiffs and others in favour of defendants. Mr Harper, for the plaintiffs, intimated his intention of moving for a new trial. « BupHU.PAiBA.»--Qaic]r, complete ourei, ill annoying Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. At Druggists. Kempthorne, Pros. ser & Co., Agents, Obristcbureh. a Mr John Murray, manager Orari Station, advertises for shearers. Tenders for the construction of a granary for H. Mr J. Gladstone, Orari, close with Mr Jas. Blytb, Temuka, to-day. Unless the claim is previously settled, a coach and harness, seized under distress warrant, will be sold by public auction at Mundell's salerooms, Geraldine, on Monday next. Messrs J. Mundell and Co., on Saturday next, at their Geraldine salerooms, will submit to auction contractor's plant, milk cans and tinware, elothing, groceries, etc.. The sale is to be without reserre. The Temuka Linseed, Oil, Cake, and Fibre Company invite tenders for the purchase of 12 acres, more or less, of grass, growing on the above Company's paddock. Tenders close on Saturday next. Wicked job Cihbgimh2t.—•" I believe it to be all wrong and even wicked for clergymen or other publio men to be lead into giving testimonials to quack doctors for vile stuffa oalled medioines, but when a really meritorious article it made np of common valuable remedies known to all, and that all physioiana use and trust in daily, we should freely commend it. I therefore cheerfully and heartily commend Hop Bitters for the good they have done me and my friends, firmly believing they have no equal for family use. I will not be without them."—Eer.