LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1292, 20 January 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Clearing Sale. —ln another column Messrs J. Mundell and Co., advertise particulars of a large clearing sale of live and dead stock, the properly of Mr L. F. Brown. The sale will be held at the homestead, Waihi Bush, on the 28th inst. at 1 o'clock. Pedestkianism. The three-mile race between Livingstone, the long distance professional, and Fosse, from Christchurch, came cit* at the Caledonian Grounds, Dunedin, last Saturday night. Fosse got 150 yards start and Living&tone overtook him when two and a-half miles had boen covered and won easily. Thunderstorm. This district veas visited on Sunday evening by a thunderstorm of great severity. It came on about 10 o'clock and lasted till midnight. The lightning was terrible and Ihe rain very heavy but we have not heard of any damage being done. Just about this time last year a similar storm was experienced. R.M. Court, Tejiuka.—> At the above Court, yesterday, before John Talbot, Esq., J.P., John ]? ancis Smithers was brought up clia-ged with a brejoh of the peace and fined 10s and 2s 6;1 expenses. It was for Smithers the warrant was issued last Wednesday, but the warrant was never executed, as he went to the police station and gave himself up. Ball at Milford.—The ball held last Friday evening in the Milford Schoolroom in aid of the children's prize fund was a great success. About 30 couples were present and enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content till abi ut. lour o'clock next morning, when ull separated. The music was supplied by Mr Burrows, and gave great satisfaction. Ae the expenses were not great the prize fund will be considerably augmented by the proceeds.

The BridgeNeakDrFish's.—TheOverseer to the Geraldine Town Board notifies by advertisement in another column that this bridge will be closed for traffic tomorrow, pending repairs, wnich it is expected will be completed in one day. Grants to Librabies.—Up to the present only 60 applications have been received by Government from libraries in the colony for the subsidy voted at last session of Parliament. The time during which applications will be received closes on the 31st inst., and as last year there were nearly 400 applications it is expected that before the end of the month the present number will be considerably augmented. The distribution of the subsidy takes place in March. Intebpbovjnctal Bicycle Eaces.—For these races, which shortly take place in Christchurch, the Committee have received no fewer than 163 entries for the handicap events. Of these 3 are from Teniuka, 3 from North Canterbury, 3 from Blenheim, 8 from Auckland, 22 from Duiedin, and 124 from Christchurch. The handicaps will be declared on Wednesday. The ten mile race (according to the Press) promises to be extremely good —equally as good as the championship—and will test the stamina of the riders. Corn .Exchange. A meeting of the Directors of the Christchurch Corn Exchange ( was held on Saturday, when it was decided to send a deputation to the Chamber of Commerce to bring before that body the desirability of endeavoring to have the charges —namely, brokerage and commission —on the 3ale of wheat in the London market reduced, more especially in view of the low prices ruling, and to bring them more in accordance with the charges on wool, which are considerably less than on wheat. —Press. Firinq on A British Ship.—A correspondent telegraphed from Madeira on December 3rd—The British barque Tyburnia cruising for pleasure, which was under threat ef seizure by the Custom-house, got under way at midnight. The port opened fire, but the Tyburnia ran the gauntlet, keeping well in shore. The Customs threatened to sink her unless she stopped, but was answered by derisive cheers from the lady passengers, the captain and the crew who kept on deck acknowledging each shot by dipping the British Ensign. The vessel shot clear away District Coubt.—ln the District Court> Timaru, on Friday, the public examination of the following bankrupts was declared closed :—M. Wightman, Jas. Johnson, J. D. Gore, B. Hibbard, and Jos. Bryan. The following bankrupts were granted orders of discharge :.—Charles Lewis Wiggens, Henry William Hammond, Anthony McMaster, Gilbert Edward Aynsley, and William Stonyer (for all of whom Mr White of Messrs White, Smithson and Kaymond appeared); and James Walker (for whom Mr Homerßley appeared). The certificate of James Watkins) late manager of the Cooperative Association) was suspended for four months. Grand Concert at Geraldine. A notice of a concert to be held in aid of the church funds appears in our advertising column. It will be remembered that soma months ago the church sustained a loss in being robbed cf all the Church plate. It was then proposed to give a concert in order to procure funds to restore the articles, as it was believed that people of all denominations would assist in making the concert a musical success, and give their attendance—not only as contributors to the funds of the Church, but to show their sympathy with the Eoman Catholic body who had been the sufferers from so detestable a crime as sacrilege. Mr Willoughby's name appears as manager, and we wish him the same success which attended his efforts on a former occasion. Geraldine Town Board.—A special meeting was held yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs R. H. Penrpoint (Chairman), N. Duulop, T. Farrell, J. HuftVy, and W. S. Maslin. The Chairman explainod that the meeting had been called to further consider whether it was better to repair the old traffic bridge near Dr Fish's, or to put up a new and wider one in concrete or stone. After hearing the opinions of Mr Huffey and the Overseer, the following resolution, moved by the former and seconded by Mr Maslin, was carried—" That the resolution of the Board be carried out, viz. : to put new bearers and a new deck on the old piles, and to sink a pile where one was required, instead of goiDg to the expense of driving one." The piles are, as far as has been ascertained, quite sound, and a new top on the bridge would make it so that it will last for seven or eight years. This being all the business, the meeting adjourned. The Anarchists in Frawce.—A proclamation, somewhat similar to the one recently affixed to several walls in Paris, bub exceeding it in violence, has been distributed broadcast by the anarchists in the various , barracks in Lyons. The appeal calls upon J the troops to take the initiative of the revolution, or at least to join the popular forces when once the latter are in motion. As a means of "doing away promptly with the common enemy," the anarchists suggest the following course :—"Set fire to your barracks This can te done by bursting the gas-pipes in the passages and dormitories. Use a mixture of petroleum and alcohol in the proportion of one-half of each. This is far more rapid in its effects than petroleum alone. During the confusion produced by the conflagration pitilessly kill all your chiefs who are known as the enemies of the people. Carry away all your arms and ammunition, so that you may lenl the insurgents a hand in crushing the police forces." Then follow minute details as to how the soldiers can best help the anarchists, burning everything and killing everybody, and the whole is signed by the " Executive Committee," with a rider calling upon those who receive the manifesto to pass it on to their comrades in the army.

Excuesion TO Milfobd Sounds.—The Tarawera, with 90 passengers, sailed from Dunedin for the West Coast Sounds on Saturday. The vessel has her 'tween decks i fitted as a theatre with scenery and mountings complete. • She took seven extra boats nnd gteam launch and carries additional officers for boat service with a complete crew of seamen for the same. Captain Cameron has special charge of ail arrangements in connection with the passengers Mr Towsey went M musical director. Loyal Victoria Lodge, Geraldine.— The installation of officers of the above lodge was held last Friday evening. The ceremony was performed in the usual manner by Bro. G. Ward, D.D.G.M., assisted by Bros. Patrick, P.G., C. E. Sherratt, P.G., and J. Pye, P.G. The following nre the names of the new officers:--Bros. A. Owles, P.G. ; W. Stonehouse, N.G. ; —Hatnaan, V.G.; J. Pizzy, Warden ; —Kallaugher, fe.S. ; J. Dobbie, Conductor ; L. Newport, R.S. to N.G. ; W. Maslin, L.S. to N.G. ; Patrick, R.S. to V.G. ; Wm. Coltman, L.S. to V.G. The election of Treasurer and Secretary was postponed until the 30th instant. After the ceremony was gone through refreshments were partaken of, the newly-elected N.G. occupying the chair. The good things having been disposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were honored. Bro. C. E. Sherratt proposed the toast of "The Grand Lodge," coupling it with the name of iiro. Coltman, who responded. In the course of his address he said that three years ago they had given a bond to the Bank of New Zealand for £BO, and had overdrawn-£23 on it. They had now reduced that to 2s 3d, and were thus in a position to feel proud of. He thanked them on behalf of the Grand Lodge. The following toasts were then duly honored:—" The N.G., Bro. Stonehouse," proposed by Bro. Hainaan ; " The Secretary, Bro. J. Pye;" "The V.G., Bro. Hamaan" (with musical honors) ; "The Press," connected with the name of Mr Alfred Fisher ; "Absent Brethren," coupled with the name of Bro. C. E. Sherratt; "The Past Grands," coupled with the names of Bro 3. Patrick and Owles; " The District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. George Ward;" "The Treasurer, Bro. Kallaugher." Songs were given by Bros. Ward, Coltman, Pye, Owles and Patrick, aDd a most enjoyable evening was spent. Don't Dihinthh Housb,—" Rough on Bats " clear« out rata, mice, beelleß, roaches, bid bugt, flies, ants, insects, mole?, jjokrabbit?, gophers. Kempthorne, Prosaar and Co., Ohristchuroh. 1 Mrs W. Cook, Waitohi Flat advertises for a servant girl. Tenders are invited by Mr R. H. Postlefchwaite for pulling flax on the Raukapuka Estate. Tenders close to-morrow with Mr J. Ashwell for making and stacking 25 acres clover hay. Mr R. H. Postlethwaite, Garaldine, invites tenders for harvesting 400 acres on the | Raukapuka Estate. Tenders close on the 23rd inst. Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co., drapers, Timaru, announce that they commence a monster removal sale on Thursday next, particulars enent which will be found in catalogue. Messrs Ballantyne and Co. purpose removing from Shepherd's Buildings to those more central premises recent'y occupied by Messrs Gabitei and Plant e. Cubed or Dbinking.—"' A young friend of mine was cured or an insatiable thirst for liqour, thst had so prostrated his system that he wai unable to do any business. He was entirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters. Is allayed oil that burning thirpr, took away the appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and he has remained a eober and steady man for more than two year?, and has no desire to retuxn to his cupe."—Fiom a lead kg R.B, Offioial. Read Advt.