LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1370, 25 July 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Reduction in Price.— We direct our readers’ attention to the reduction we have made in the price of this paper. We may say that wo have been contemplating taking this step for some time, but had been putting it off from time to time owing to tho groat risk it involves. The reduction will cause a serious loss to the revenue of the paper unless the circulation increases to an extent that will compensate for it. We sincerely trust that now, as the price has been lowered, everyone will take it. It is now within reach of all. Geraldine Town Board.—A special meeting of this Board will be held on Monday in the Board’s office at 3.30 p.m, Gaeettbd. —Mr A. W. Mann has been gazetted Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, and Vaccination Inspector at Temuka. Tbstet Meeting. A meeting of. the Vestry of St. Mary’s Church, Geraldine, will bo held in the Literary Institute ou Monday at 3.30 p.m. Grateful Barmaids.—lt is reported that the barmaids in Wellington propose giving a dinner to Mr V. Pyko in recognition of his services in championing their cause. Football. —I he match, Timam v. Temuka, takes place to-day on the grounds of the latter at 3 o’clock sharp. All tho Temuka players are requested to be on the ground at 2.30 in order to receive the visitors. Our Mineral Resources,—' Through our advertising column Mr John Talbot convenes a meeting of all those interested in having the mineral resources of the district thoroughly tested. The meeting takes place in Mr Ashwell’s office, Temuka, on Wednesday next. Death from Fright.—A little boy died a few days ago at Hawera from the effects of a fright. Some boy, in passing* threw the body of a largo dead fowl over the fence alongside the little boy, who never anticipated any such surprise, and tho shock to his nervous system was so great that his mind gave way, and after an illness lasting about a week he succumbed to the effects. Lecture.— The Rev. Geo. Barclay will deliver his next lecture in the Presbyterian schoolroom, Geraldine, to-morrow evening, at half-past six. The subject of this one will be “The Religion of the Bible versus Mahometanism.” There was a large audience to hear the last lecture, and as the subject of this one should prove equally interesting we hope to see a largo attendance The East and West Coast Railways.— The Wellington correspondent of a contemporary referring to this subject says : It is freely rumored that negotiations took place between Sir Julius Vogel and Messrs Meiggs, the contractors, before tho former came out to the colony, and that the present proposal is the outcome of those negotiations. I find that in certain quarters the cable message from the delegates (which was made the text of Tuesday’s proposal) has been expected for a month past, it being known all along that it was coming. Temuka Paliamentaky Union. —The usual meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening last. Three new members were introduced, making the number altogether 30, of whom 25 were present. Leave was granted to the Colonial Secretary (Mr Gaze) to introduce the Small Birds Nuisance Bill. The Premier moved the second reading of the Distraint for Rent Abolition Bill. He explained the Bill to be ; That before a landlord could distrain for rent he should sue for it, and obtain judgment in a Court of Justice, and that in the event of a tenant filing the landlord could only come in as an ordinary creditor without any preferential claim. It was warmly supported by the whole House, and carried on the voices. Tho House then wont into Committee to consider the rules. Progress was reported at ten o'clock, and the House adjourned until next Tuesday evening at 7.30 p.m. 1

Tnn Ashburton Courthouse.— Mr BadduLy R.M, informs the Guardian that arrangements have been made “for lighting and warming ” the Ashburton Courthouse. The Ashburtonites evidently know how to pull the wires, Meeting of Creditors.— A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Talbot takes place at the Depul y Assignee’s office, Timaru, at two o’clock ou Thursday next, to consider the debtor’s intended application on the 17th August for an order ot discharge. The Police.— Colonel Reader’s annual report ou the Constabulary shows that New Zealand has a smeller police force in proportion to the population than any other Australasian colony, each policeman in New Zealand representing 1203 persons, os against Victoria, 774; South Australia, 745 ; New South W ales, 690 ; Queensland, 425. The cost of the police per head of the population is—ln New Zealand, £3 3s 4d ; in Victoria, £5 11s 2d ; in South Australia, £6 6s; in New South Wales, £6 7s; m Queensland, £6 10s. Accidental Death.—An inquest was held at the Hibernian Hotel, Timaru, on Wednesday afternoon touching the death of a child named Mary Nolan, aged two years. From the evidence it appeared that Nolan and a man named Power returned to the former’s place on Tuesday and let two horses loose in a yard adjoining the house, in which the child was playing. Shortly afterwards Mrs Nolan found the deceased lying on the ground near the horses, with a wound on her head, and she expired before medical assistance could be procured. A verdict of “ accidental death ” was returned, aad the Coroner remarked that some careless-, ness h&d been displayed by the horses being turned loose where the child was playing. Qua Mail Sebtioes. —A statement laid on the table of the House Thurs-day shows the receipts and payments on account of the San Francisco mail service for the twelve months ended 31st May, 1835, and the receipts and payments made on account of the direct service since its commencement in December, 1884, to 31st May, 1885. It shows the not cost to the colony of the former service to have been £3330, and the net cost of the latter £2619; but the gross cost of the San Francisco service, which of course means the sums actually paid by the public in the form of postages, etc., was £41,604, whereas the gross cost of the direct service similarly provided was only £9976. No less than £3320 has been paid during six months in bonuses to the New Zealand Shipping Company for early delivery of their mails. The largest bonuses were £6OO for outward, and £SOO for homeward delivery. In every case a bonus was given, the smallest being £ls. The New Zealand Exhibition.—At a meeting of the Ceremonial Committee of the Exhibition on Wednesday night the following programme for the opening was decided upon : —The Exhibition to be opened by the Governor, who will be received with a salute and guard of honour. The National Anthem will then be sung, to be followed by the opening chorus. Sir Julius Vogel will then deliver a speech formally asking the Governor to declare the Exhibition open. It was also decided that if the Committee favorably report on Mr Thomas’ cantata, it will be sung at the opening of the home industry branch on the 22nd August. In regard to band contests, it was decided that the first performance should take place on the opening Saturday night, and one every subsequent Saturday night, one band to play on each night in the following orderOamaru, Wanganui, Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, and Timaru. This order is subject to any alteration the Sub-Committee may deem will bettor suit the convenience of the various bands. No stringed instruments will be allowed to take part in these contests. Serious Coach Accident.— A very serious accident (says the Press) befel Mr J, Hebden, editor of the Canterbury Times, and Mr J. Cooper, an employee of Messrs ifi. Strange and Co., who were passengers by the Avonside coach last Wednesday evening. When the coach was crossing the East Town Belt the driver gave the reins to Mr Cooper, who occupied a seat on the box, while he went to drive away some children who were hang’ gon the back. During the time Mr B 1 was scrambling over the top the horses swerved towards the corner of the street where Mrs Collins’ drapery store is situated, and trotting under the verandah brought the coach wheels into the channel and the top of the coach into contact with the verandah. Messrs Hebden and Cooper were squeezed in between the coach and the verandah, and to extricate the unfortunate gentlemen from their dangerous position the coach had to be backed. Upon a cursory examination, Mr Hebden was found to be very badly injured. He was cut about the face, bruised in the chest, and it is supposed that some ef his ribs are broken. Mr Cooper appeared to be in even a worse condition, and he was immediately removed to the Hoapstal. He complained of pains in the back. _ His lower extremities, it was ascertained, were paralysed, and this, with the injuries to hie spine, will probably render him a cripple for the rest of his days. Mr J. B. Wareing, Milford, invitea tenders for cleaing 125 acres of swamp landi Mr O, G. Tripp, Orari Gorge, Woodbury, invites tenders for cross ploughing. Particulars will be found in advertisement. Tenders for filling and carting broken metal, at Geraldine, and for shingle and boulders, Woodbury crossing, close on Mon* day next. Mr C. Bowker, Land and Estate Agent, Timaru, offers for sale, a bargain, the 6roomed house and six sections recently in the occupation of Mr W. Upton, at Temuka. Mr C. fl. Reid, hairdresser, tobacconist, watchmaker, and jeweller, Temuka, announces that ho has just received and opened a consignment of choice goods to which he directs attention. Tobaccoes, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, watches, and jewellery will be found in great variety. The hairdressing saloon is under experienced management. The Beehive Stores, Temuka.—Mr J. Brown announces that in consequence of the great depression in trade and being overstocked he intends to hold an extraordinary sale —till further notice —of drapery, clothing, boots and shoes, a discount of four shillings in the £ being given. During the sale great reductions will be made in groceries, crockery, ironmongery etc. Full particulars will be found in advertisement. Continuance of Monster Sale.—Mr R, Morrison, of the Geraldine Beehive Stores, notifies that he is continuing this monster sale, the reductions being greater than ever. In our advertising columns will be found a few quotations. Mr Morrison also announces that be is prepared to supply timber, coal and cement at low prices. '■ Huchu-Paiiu.”—Q lick, oomplats cures •II .run.,) mg Kiliuy, liladdor and Urinary D seas- - *, it Druggists. Kempthorne,Prosser k i)o., Agents, Christchurch i 2