The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1313, 10 March 1885, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Geraldine Boad Board. —The monthly meeting o£ this Bo».rd takes place to dav. End of the World. —The West Coast Times says that the Maoris in Westport have received an invitation from the “ Prophet ” Te Whiti to attend a monster meeting at Panhaka in March, when he will announce the date of the end of the world. The Bon Marche, Temuka. — Messrs Mogridge and Wiltshire, of this establishment, announce that they are now making their first display of Autumn and Winter goods, including all the novelties of the season. E.M. Court, Temuka. — At the above Court, last Saturday, before J, Beswick, Esq., R.M., two first offenders were fined 5s or the us’ual alternative, for having been drunk and disorderly. J. R. Leask pleaded guilty to having used threatening language to E. Pilbrow and was fined 20s, Fire at Ashburton.— From the Guardian we learn that at an early hour yesterday morning three stacks of barley, the property of MrO. Leitch, were destroyed by fire at Dundas, Seafield. The stacks were estimated to contain 900 bushels, and were insured in the Colonial Office. Holiday at Geraldine. —In response to a requisition from storekeepers in Geraldine, Mr Pearpoint, Chairman of the Town Board, has proclaimed Thursday a public holiday, to enable the townspeople to take advantage of the cheap excursion to Christchurch and Lyttelton, Temoka Pound. —The Chairman of the Temuka Road Board notifies through onr advertising columns that Mr John Lawson has been appointed poundlceeper and | ranger for the Ternuka district, and that, in accordance with the Act, every WedI nesday has been the'day appointed for the sale of unclaimed animals.

Confirmation Service at Grraldinb. —On Sunday, His Lordship the Primate, Bishop Harper, . visited Geraldine for the purpose of holding a confirmation service. The Church was tastefully decorated for the occasion, with evergreens, ferns, and flowers, by the Misses Preston and Fish, and Mrs and Miss Foster. The confirmation was held at the morning service, and the church was filled, sitting room having to bo provided down the able. Forty-five candidates presented themselves, to whom, after an address by the Bishop, the solemn rites of confirmation were duly administered. The Bishop then gave an eloquent and impressive address to the congregation, specially dwelling upon the power of prayer to assist (hem in carrying out the vows made at confirmation.

The Education Special Yote. Government have hadj'under consideration the distribution of the special vote of £60,000 passed last session for school buildings. The sum of £50,000 has been distributed among the several education districts, according to population. The sum of £3,750 has been taken for Industrial schools and Native schools, and the balance, £6,250 has been divided amongst the Boards as nearly as possible, according to their several necessities. The following are the several sums granted for the current financial year:—Auckland, £10,682 j Taranaki, £1342 ; Wanganui, £2736; Wellington, £5007; Hawke’s Bay, £3159; Marlborough, £1146; Nelson £2707; North Canterbury, £9439 j South Canterbury £2830 ; Westland and Grey, £2574 ; Otago, £11,128; and Southland, £3500. A State Governed and Defended by Women. —Among the colonial dependencies of Holland there is a remarkable little state which in its constitution and original customs of its inhabitants surpasses tue boldest advocate* of “ woman’s rights,” In the island of Java, between the cities of Batavia and Samarang is the kingdom of Bantam, which, although tributary to Holland, is an independent state, politically without importance, yet rich, happy, and from time immemorial governed and defended by women. The sovereign is indeed a man, but all the rest of the Government belongs to the fair sex. The men are agriculturists and merchants. The body guard of the King is formed of the female elite. These amazons ride in masculine style, wearing sharp steel points instead of spurs. They carry a pointed lance, which they swing very gracefully, and also a musket which is discharged at full gallop. The throne is inheritable by the eldest son, and in case the King dies without issue a hundred amazons meet in order choose a successor from among their own sons. The chosen one is then proclaimed lawful King. The capital city of this little state hee in one of the most picturesque parte of the Island, in a fruitful plain, and is defended by two well-kept fortresses.

Rather Expanded. The Melbourne Bulletin has the following “Some of our readers, in fact moat of them, are doubtless profoundly learned. They will be acquainted with the fact that New Zealand earthquakes ere by no means uncommon, Yisit New Zealand and you’ll experience as many earthquakes as you’ll hear lies about the salubrity of the climate. Some advanced thinkers, indeed, attribute the healthiness of New Zealand to the frequency of earthquakes. Earthquakes, they aver, stir up the torpid liver, and encourage active habits, by causing the active citizen to leap from his couch, and go for the doorway at all sorts oi hours. A native of that land made up what mind he had to visit Melbourne for the last Cup race. He went on board after drinking bon voyage to himself at a number of pubs. He went to his berth and slumbered. He heard and felt, with considerable alarm, the pulsation of the screw. He had a stern cabin. Then he skipped for the doorway. Seeing the cabin mate placidly sleeping on he roused him with a yell— ‘ Rouse up, rouse up, you dunderhead, and come-here. The devil gave such a continuous shake as ever I experienced. We’ll have the blessed place about our ears in a minute or two,’ It was never ascertained who threw the bootj mk that fetched that New Zealander on the back of the head.”

Woodbury Sohood Committee. The regular monthly meeting of the a bore Com® mittee was held last Saturday. Present— Messrs Dean (Chairman), Flatman, Hammond, Thatcher and McKenzie. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence : From the Chairman of the Geraldine School Committee, stating their Committee had unanimously determined to support Messrs Talbot, M. Gray and Dr Foster as members of the Board of Education. From the same, in reply to latter sent by the the Chairman, Mr Dean, asking the Chairman of tha Geraldine School Committee to call a meeting of the Chairman of the various School Committeas in the district re their views of the candidates for the Board of Education. .' The Chairman of the Geraldine School Committee in reply stated be should have been glad to have done so had the request been made in time, but was afraid it was too late too get a good meeting, and that a great many of the School Committees had already voted. From the head master, Mr Greaves, re Easter holidays. From the South British Agency, re insurance. Proposed by Mr Flatman, seconded by Mr Hammond, and carried —“That the school dose on Thursday the 2nd April, 1885, and reopen on Monday the 13th April, 1885.” Proposed by Mr Thatcher, seconded by Mr McKenzie, and carried —“ That the insurance of school and furniture be renewed in the South British Agency at Woodbury." Proposed by Mr Flatman, seconded by Mr McKenzie, and ■named —“ That the Chairman ascertain from the Board of Education what assistance they would be prepared to give towards the purchase of gymnastic apparatus. It was resolved to call for tenders for 10 cords of firewood to be delivered when required by the Committee. Two accounts were passed and paid, viz., insurance and cleaning. The meeting then terminated until Saturday, 4th dav of Aptil.

Merino Ewes.-—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will offer by public auction at Geraldine on Ist April, in lots to suit purchasers, 2000 merino ewes.

Healey’s Paint 'Warehouse,—Mr W. Healey, of the Timarn Glass, Paint, Paperhangiog, Plumbering and Sanitary Warehouse, announces in our advertising columns that his is the cheapest house in the town for whitedead, oils, glass, scrim, paperhangings, &c. As a specialty he is prepared to supply electric bells from 21s the set. The address is opposite the Timaru Post Office.

Excursion to Christchurch.—On next Thursday there will be a cheap excursion to Christchurch and doubtless most people will like to avail themselves of it. Efforts are being made in Timaru and Waimate to get the day proclaimed a holiday, and in Geraldiue this has been done. The people of Temuka might very well follow their example. We would recommend all those who intend going to purchase tickets in advance, at any rate not later than Wednesday evening, in order to secure seats, as it is doubtful whether tickets will be issued on Thursday morning.

Wife-Beating,—What are the desserts of a wife-beater, is, of course, a matter ofJ°opinion; but the Napier E.M. does not at any rate seem to err on the side of severity. A man named Eobert Anderson was a few days ago before him for an assault on his wife. He had been in the habit of ill-treating her for years. On the oscasion referred to he first struck her in the face ; then, when she tried to run from the house, struck her with a broom on the forehead, " such a violent blow that it left a nasty scar about three inches in length; ” as she continued running he threw half a brick at her, and knocked her senseless, in which condition she remained for 20 minutes. The E.M. sentenced the man to 7 days’ hard labor, and bound him over to keep the peace for three months, which really seems a very mild punishment. The E.M. ought to get six months for the leniency he showed.

Dr Hayes, Temuka, advertises for a boy, as groom, etc.

A boy, who can road and write, is wanted at the Temuka Leader office. Messrs Alex. R. Allan and H. T. Carter announce that they have entered into partnership as general storekeepers and produce dealers at Hilton and Temuka. Goods of all kinds are sold at cheapest rates, and farm produce of every description is purchased by the firm.

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