LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1280, 20 December 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Special Bank Holiday-—Saturday, the 27th, will be observed as a Special Bank Holiday, by the Bank of New Zealand. Ball. —A ball will be held in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on Boxing night, at which an efficient quadrille band will be in attendance.

E.M. Court, Temuka. —At the above Court last Thursday, before S. D. Barker, Esq., J.P., John McDowell and John Patrick were charged with having been drunk and disorderly and fined 5s and 10s respectively.

The Temuka Dairy Factory.— Between 750 and 800 gallons of milk are received daily in the above factory, and it is working very satisfactorily. The quantity of milk is slightly in excess of what was received there last year. “ The Hall.”— Mr J. W. Miles, of “ the Hall,” Temuka, calls attention in our advertising columns to some special bargains in Clothing suitable for the present holiday season.

1.0.0. P. Sports, Temuka.— ln another column will be found the handicaps for the Boxing-Day Sporl s under the auspices of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, Temuka. The number of entries received is very gratifying. Acceptances must be,in by Tuesday next. Sales op Privileges.—Mr K. F. Gray sold yesterday the privileges connected with the Oddfellows’ sports. The licensed booth was sold at £7 10s, the refreshment booth, £4, and the games, etc., £llss, realising in all £l3 ss. Christmas Beep. —Messrs Thomson and Smith, butchers, Temuka, announce in our advertising columns that they intend to make a grand display of Polled Angus beef this Christmas, having purchased the same from Mr Jas. Guild, of Trevenna, Coming from the farm of such a breeder the beef will doubtles be first-class.

The Tkmuka Linseed Facxoey.— The above Factory has been closed for the past week or two and will not be opened until the new flax commences to come in. The factory was working at dressing Native flax, until it became unfit for it, owing to the presence of gum. There are about 100 acres of Linseed now growing in the district, and as this will shortly be ready to operate upon we may expect to see the factory in working order again before long. The Dog Tax in the Waimate Counts. —The Waimate County Council through the columns of the local paper invite tenders for the right of collecting the dog tax within the County for the year ending 1885. This should result either in largely increasing the amount now received by the Council for the royalty on dogs, </.r in largely decreasing their number, for it is shrewdly suspected that the tax is net/ at present paid on more than one-half or (wo-thirds of the dogs at present existing within the County. Cricket. —At Geraldine to-day the local club meet an eleven from Christ’s College. A good game should result, a» the Geraldine team are mostly in fair practice, and the College eleven have this season shown very good form. Play will commence at 10.30 a. m. The following will represent Geraldine :—W. M. Moore (Captain), R. H. Pearpoint, W. H. Lodge, Fred. Fish, Frank Fish, W. Macdonald, W. F, Hargreaves, T. Hughes, G. Ward, Brisco and K. Temple ; emergencies, E. H. Templar and G. Slack. Going Home. At the Magistrate Court, Welhdgton, on Friday, a man named Anderson, charged with embezzling £240, the property of the Liverpool Poor Law Guardians was remanded to England. Anderson was arrested about two months ago, and since thai time has been on remand awaiting the arrival of a detective from England. He held the position of Clerk to the Poor Law Guardians, and abused his trust. It ia understood that the amount actually embezzled is far in excess of that which, be is charged with.

Sale of Property in Temuka. —Messrs Jonas and Bourne, in conjunction with Mr K. F. Gray, held a sale of town sections in Temuka yesterday. The property offered was that fronting on the main street between Mr Job Brown’s store and the Band of New Zealand. The first lot put up was that which is at present occupied by Mr I, B. Mendelson. Oa this there is a shop and dwelling-house, and it contained 24 perches of land’*; It was started at £l5O and went up to.-£3OO when it was bought in. The other sections were then offered but there wasfsbarcely any bid for them, and not one of then) was sold.

Bbtubn of the Chief Justice. —Chief Justice Sir James Prendevgast and Lady Prendergast returned from England on Thursday.

The N.Z. Exhibition. —Mr C. E. Keyworth, has, it is understood, been appointed Assistant Secretary to the New Zealand Exhibition.

Schooli Treat, Woodbury. —By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that the annual treat for the children attending the Woodbury school will be held on the Domain Grounds on December 26th, Admission to the grounds will be Is. Teain Arrangements foe the Holildats. —ln our advertising columns will be found full particulars as to fares to be charged on the railways during the holidays. To those desirous of paying a visit to Dunedin, Invercargill or the Lakes the opportunity is a rare one.

Auction Sales.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. sell by public auction at their Booms, Geraldine, to-day : contractor’s plant, tinware, clothing, boots, tea, and a largo assortment of groceries.—On Monday next at Mundell and Oo.’s Salerooms, Geraldine, a coach and harnossjwill bo sold, unless the claim for which they have been seized is settled. A Legal Point. —A peculiar question has cropped up in connection with a 'bankruptcy at Wellington, There are only two creditors mthe estate, and representatives of both attended at the meeting on Thursday. Tba Act distinctly states that three creditors must be present to form a quorum, hut as there are only two in the estate no business could be transacted and the meeting adjourned for a legal opinion to be taken. Alleged Libel. —Messrs Chapman and Fitzgerald, solicitors for the proprietor of the New Zealand Times, has accepted service of the writ and the statement of claim at the suit of Sir Julius Vogel claiming to recover £IO,OOO upon each of the two counts, alleging that certain articles and telegrams which have from time to recently appeared in that paper on the subject of the Consolidated Telephone Company are libellous. Holidays foe Railway Employees.— Messrs Fitzherbert and Newman, M.H.B.’s, waited on the Minister for Public Works at Wellington on Wednesday, asking for a number of holidays to be allowed to railway employees known as “ workshop hands ” and “ platelayers.” In reply the Hon. Mr Richardson said the men referred to would receive three holidays in the year, viz., Christmas Day, Good Friday, and the Queen’s Birthday. On these days they would receive full pay. The Civil Service.—A circular issued by the Government respecting the hours of attendance of Civil servants is now going the rounds of the Department. The regulations are vary stringent and compel each officer to sign an atttendance-book on his arrival at office in the morning, but should he be later than 9.35 he will lose his chance of doing so, and the day will be counted as if he was absent. At the end of each month the number of hours of attendance of officers will be made the subject of a report.

Sufebme Couet, Timaeu. —On Wednesday, at Timaru, the case of William Martin Hadfield v. Thos. Wigley, claim £750 for malicious prosecution, wasiheard before his Honor Judge Johnstone. The evidence was most conflicting, and the jury awarded the plaintiff one farthing damages. The case of Holmes and others v. T, Hyland, claim £3518s 4d for expenses, and £206 6s damages, for breach of contract in regard to a sale of land,' was then taken. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant agreed ti purchase a piece of land at a certain price and afterwards declined to complete the arrangement. The consequence was that they sold the land by auction, and it fetching a lower price than that which the defendant agreed to give the plaintiffs sued him for the balance and expenses. After Hearing the evidence his Honor gave judgment for the defendants with costs.

The Accident at Kanghoba.—The inquest on the bodies of David N. Kerr and Margaret Moral), who were killed ac the railway accident, was held at Rangiora on Wednesday before Mr C, Whitefoord, Coroner. The evidence showed that the cover of the ran projected some inches over and round the aides of tlio driver’s seat, so that he cor.ld not easily see the train coming. The evidence of a girl who was minding the crossing was taken. She said that she did everything in her power to attract the attention of the driver but did not succeed in doing so until he was close on the engine, when he whipped up his horses. The man was very steady but he was lute in going for the party. The engine-driver deposed that he did all in his power to attract Hughey’s attention and to stop the engine. Ur Back, Railway Traffic Manager, said this crossing was not what was called a “ main crossing,” but a ganger’s family were employed to look after it, principally on account of school children passing over it. There were posts bearing words of warning to persons approaching it. The jury returned the following verdict : “ That the deceased David Niven Kerr and Margaret Morrall wore accidentally killed on December 16th by coming into collision with a railway train.” The following rider was added : “ That the jury did not consider any blame was attachable te the railway officials in charge of the train, but that in the opinion of the jury the signal arrangements in the High Street crossing are incomplete, and they suggest that the crossing-keeper during the day signal road passengers with a flag, the colour "Of which is to be decided on by the Department, and at night to be supplied with a lamp for the same purpose, and that he stand an the middle, of the road whilst a train is approaching.” Anotherdeath has been indirectly caused by the accident. William Burns, who had been in ill health recently, died suddenly at Rangiora on Wednesday, He suffered great nervous excitement after hearing of the railway accident, and this brought on fits, from the effects of which ha died. The other sufferers by the accident »r# progressing favorably.

The Colosial ieb ash bee. — Sir Julius Vogel has postponed his visit to ths Hot Springs until the 29th inst. Government Instjbanoe Boaed. —Major Atkinson has been nominated for a seat on the Government Insurance Association Board. Oheistmas Gifts. — Mr J. S. Waite, Victoria House,' Geraldine, invites the public to inspect his stoek of beautiful Christmas and New Tear presents. Embezzlement, — A young man named Henry Bennefc Rowles has been arrested at Wellington on a charge of embezzling at Wanganui on November 13, £27, belonging to Her Majesty, He was remanded till today. Chiaeini’s Cibcus. —Those of our readers desirous of paying a visit to Chiarini’s Circus, which is now showing at Timaru, are reminded that a special train will leave Temuka for Timaru this evening at 6.20 returning again at 11 o’clock, stopping at stations along the way whore required. The ordinary evening train from Timaru will be 50 minutes later t lan usual, thus permitting country visitors to seethe show during the afternoon.

Geraldine District School. This school will break no for the Christmas holidays on Monday next. The annual diefcri bution of prizes will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hali in the evening. The prizes will be awarded on the Inspector's report. The Committee appointed t > get up the concert have secured the services of several first-class singers from a distance, and in addition to these the school ‘children and some of the beat local talent will take part in the evening’s entertainment. Tenders close to-day for the grass growing on the Temuka Linseed Company’s paddock. Mr Gaffanev, Arowhenua, invites tenders for carting and making about 30 acres of hay, Messrs Siegert and Fauvel invite tenders for cutting and stacking 30 acres grass seed. Tenders close on Monday next. J. Mundell and Co. announce they have received instructions from Mr A. Reid to sell the whole of his stock, consisting of dairy cows, store cattle and horses. Date of sale and full particulars will appear in future advertisement.