LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1373, 1 August 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale of Bricks.— Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold a sale of bricks at Kennington’s brickyards, Geraldine, on Monday next. To otm Readers. —A large quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on the first and last pages of this paper. It includes an article on the East and West Coast Railway, cable and telegraphic news, report of proceedings in the General Assembly on Wednesday and Thursday, etc. Museum Site.— A site has at last been secured for a museum in Timaru, twenty perches having been granted for the purpose, the locality being near Bruce’s Mills. A number of curios are already in hand for the museum, and no doubt steps will soon be taken for the erection of the building. Football,—A match takes place in the Temuka Park, to-day between the Temuka District High School Football Club and a team representing the Timaru, Wai-ili, and Claremont Public Schools. D. McOaskill will captain the home team and Smith the visitors. Play will commence at 2 p.m’ shai p. Temuka District High School.—A special meeting of the Temuka District High School Committee was held on Wednesday morning last, the Board of Education having refused to comply with the request of the Committee that the two fourth-year pupil teachers should be allowed to bold office till after the. next examination. There were present Messrs J. T. M. Hayhurst (Chairman), K. F. Gray, J. Brown, J. Blytb, and J. W. Miles, After due consideration the Committee decided to recommend for the positions Miss M. Russell, and Master A. McLeod. The meeting then terminated. Coursing.— The South Canterbury Coursing Club held their final meeting of the season the President’s Cup Meeting—at Pareora on Thursday. The attendance was good, despite the threatening aspect of the weather. The sport was excellent. The following are the results: —President’s Cup : Winner (£l7), Mr Gemmel’s b b Gipsy Maid ; runner up (£9), Mr Thomson’s f b Scotland Yet; third dog (£5), Mr D. M. Ross’s f b Bell Lorrimer. (Owing to Bell Lorrimer getting away and injuring her feet during the time the Puppy Stakes was being decided, she was withdrawn after the second round.) Puppy Stakes (winner £l3, and second dog £7), Mr Wyllie’s r w b Lass o’ Gowrie and Mr J. Macpherson’s r b Manuka divided the stakes. Mr Wiser’s (n) bdl w b Witch Hazel and Mr A. Macpherson’s (n) f J Sailor Lad, the beaten dogs in the third round get £3 each. Political Rumors. —All sorts of rumors are rife in Wellington in regard to the West Coast Railway proposals of the Government. As was stated in our last issue, the Hon. Sir Julius Vogel gave notice on Wednesday afternoon that he would move on Tuesday next for the appointment of a Select Committee to consider the subject, such Committee to bring up its repo r t in a few days. It is said that several of the Committee will decline to act, and that the proposal of the Hon. Treasurer will be at once met by an amendment that the House go in Committee of the Whole to consider the subject. Should the Treasurer’s proposal be carried it will extricate the Government from their present unpleasant position, but if the amendment is successful it will probably be followed by a direct no-confidence motion. Should a loan be decided on to construct the railway, it isexpected that Sir Julius Ygool will be sent Home to float it, being allowed a liberal commission. Sir F, D. Bell’s resignation of the Agent-Generalship is now daily expected in Wellington, and, should it be received, it is thought the Government will offer Sir Julius Vogel the position with a four years’ engagement. Rumors of a coalition of the opponents of the Government proposals also abound, the prevailing opinion being that Sir Julius must be deposed quickly, “ before he has lime to do more mischief.” The very latest is that tbs Hon. Messrs Stout and Ballance have expressed their determination to sink or swim V/ith Sir Julius, and while their loyalty to i hair chief is admired it is thought that it vtd end in the downfall of all.

R.M. Count, Geraldine. The usual i fortnightly sitting of this Court will take < place on Monday at half past twelve. i Armed Cruiser. -—A private letter i from the Cape mentions the arrival of the i s.s. Coptic, to be fitted up as an armed 1 cruiser. Vital Statistics.—The following are the i vital statistics registered at the Geraldine office for the month ending July 31st:— Births, 5 ; Marriages, nil; Deaths, 2. A Would-be Levanter.— Stephen S. Hutchison, committed for trial for fraudulent bankruptcy, tried to levant from Dunedin yesterday, but was captured at the Bluff. Geraldine Monthly Stock; Sale. — Messrs J. Mundelland Co. publish particulars of the entries for their sale to be held on Wednesday next. Further entries will be received up to hour of sale. Business Changes.— ln our advertising columns Messrs Allan and Carter, general storekeepers and produce dealers, Temuka I and Hilton, announce that they have dis■olvod partnership, and in future Mr A. R. will conduct the I'emuka business and Mr Carter the Hilton one. The Weather. —After two or three days of damp, misty weather, a change, in the shape ol a fall of snow took place at Geraldine yesterday morning. It commenced to fall about seven o’clock, and reached a depth of two asd a-half inches during the two and a-half hours it was falling. Most of the townspeople from the august members of our local bodies down to the small schoolboys, who were receiving an enforced holiday from school were indulging in the hearty recreation of snowballing with great zest while the snow lasted. No snow fell in the Temuka district, although the day was very cold. Benefactors. —“ When a board of eminent physicans and chemists announced the discovery that by combining some well-known valuable remedies a most wonderful medicine was produced, which would cure such a wide range of diseases that most all other remedies could be dispensed with, many were skeptical, but proof of its merits by actual trial has dispelled all doubt, and to-day the discoverers of that great medicine, Dr. Soule’s American Go’s Hop Bitters, are honored and blessed by all as benefactors.” —Bead Adyt.

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS

Allan and Carter. —Dissolution of partnership notice. J. Mundell and Co.—Monthly stock sale on August 5. E. Burke, Geraldine Flat.—Seed oats and wheat for sale. Mount Peel Road Board.—Tenders for willow stakes close to-day. C. G. Tripp, Orari Gorge.—Tenders for ploughing close on Monday. A. D. Maxwell.—Sells a good saddle and bridle, with spurs given in, for £5. Sanderson and Co,, Timaru. —Properties for sale, also timber ; have money to lend ; are agents for the Manchester Union Insurance Company and for Cooper’s sheep dipping powder.