LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1382, 22 August 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Football.- The football match between the clubs of the Temuka and Tinmru Public Schools takes place on the grounds of the hitter to-day. The mimes of the Temuka team were published in out last, but W. Brewer, takes the place of Gray. Players will meet at the railway station at 11.45 n.m. Plantation Reserves.—The Chairman of the Canterbury Plantation Board, Mr ji. G. Wright, offers through our advertising columns the leases for fourteen of Education Reserves situate at llangitata, Waimate,' ’Kimberly, Winslow, and Wakanui. Full particulars will be found elsewhere. Libel Case. —At the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on Wednesday, a rather singular libel case was heard. A man named Jus. E. Sousley sued T. G. Dyson for £SO damages for libel. Plaintiff and defendant were members of an 1.0.G.T. Lodge. Plaintiff lived with defendant, and they had a quarrel, which ended in Police Court proceedings. Plaintiff was thereupon expelled from the Order, and an advertisement, signed by defendant and two others, appeared in an evening paper. It was shown that it was not usual to publish these expulsions. His Honor held the advertisement a libel, and that the statement in it was not true, as the proceedings were not conducted in a regular way. Plaintiff got judgment for £lO and eosts. Sporting. The Waimate County Hunt Steeplechases were held on Wednesday. The following are the results Handicap Hunt Club Steeplechase, tor a Cup, value 25 sovs., about 2£ miles : Mr C. A. Jefferson’s b g Ormida'e; Maiden Plate, value £ls, weight for age, about 2 miles: Mr H. W, Lovegrnve’s Kate Aubrey ; Hunters’ Flat Handicap, for a trophy, value 15 sovs., 2 miles (riders to be members of an organised Hnnt Club) : Mr A. Boyle’s Wildflower ; Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, value 20 sovs., about 2 miles : Miss Smithson’s Robin Hood ; Hack Steeplechase of 10 sovs., no weight under list, about miles : Mr H. W. Lovegrove’s Polly ; Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, for a tronhy, value 15 sovs., 2 miles : Mr Brown’s Billy.

Railway Returns.— The railway returns for the four weeks ending July 18th show the receipts to have been £70,408 13s 2d, and the expenditure £64,478 5s 9d. Gbraldikh Monthly Stock Sale.— Messrs J, Mnudell and Co, notify their next monthly stock sale will take place on Wednesday, 2nd September, entries forwhich atsnow being received. Kakaku Minerals. —A meeting of persons interested in the developement of the minerals in the Kakahu district, was held yesterday in Mr J. Ashwell’s office, Terauka. Present—Messrs Talbot (Chairman), Barker, Brown, Lyons, Whoelband, Brown, Postlothwaite and Twomey. After several matters in connection with the subject had been talked over, it was decided to adjourn till that day week. It was also decided that in the meantime steps should be taken to get certain persons who possessed a special knowledge of the district, and of working coal mines to attend. The Wrecks Monument in Timaru,— On Thursday last the erection of the monument comemorating the great shipping disaster in Timaru on the 14th of May, 1882, was completed. The monument occupies a very prominent position on the northern corner of the Post office section and will keep green the memory of those who lost their lives on tnal terrible occasion and also of those who so bravely risked their lives to save their fellow men. The monument is a very handsome and substantial one, its height being 31ft 6m. The obelisk is of rod Aberdeen granite and the base Timaru bluestone. Separation.— ln the House of Representatives on Thursday, Mr Macandrew gave notice to move on going into Committee of Supply appointed to consider and to report as to how far it may be practicable to place the affairs of the North and Middle Island respectively under two or more distinctly Provincial Legislatures without impairing the unity of the colony, and that it be an instruction to the said Commisson in the event of its recommending any charge of the existing system, to embody such recommendation in a Bill to be submitted to Parliament next session, or a special session to bo convened at an earlier date for the consideration of such report exclusively, should His Excellency the Governor see fit.” Sparrows in the Taranaki District.— The small birds nuisance (says an exchange) is developing very fast, and the Taranaki Agricultural Society especially have been giving it the most serious attention. It seems that attempts have been made to poison these small pests, but in the majority of cases the sparrows were too wary. Mr Olson created a laugh by recounting the various methods he had adopted to circumvent the sparrows, but in every case it seems they have been too discriminating for him. After laying poisoned grain, and being rewarded by the death of two or three birds, he found the sparrows became suspicious, and, when he would sprinkle bread crumbs amongst the death-dealing food, the sparrows would still reject the grain, but tantalisingly pick up every morsel of the wholesome stuff. Mr Bewley also had to admit that the sparrows were very ’cute. Fe found it easy enough to poison larks and such like, but the sparrows were above him. Important Announcement. —ln our advertising columns will be found an announcement well worthy of perusal by farmers and those desirous of acquiring land on easy terms. Mr C. W. Eichbaum, the agent for tho N.Z, Mortgage and Investment Association, Limited, offers for sale by private treaty 11,000 acres of first-class agricultural land, the unsold portion of the Waicola Estate. The estate is situate about 35 miles to the north-west of Invercargill, and the land it comprises is said to be of the very best description—suitable for cropping or grating. There is a first-rate bush contiguous to the land, so that timber for all purposes—building, fencing, firewood, etc. —is available. Coal is also plentiful in the neighborhood. Terms, etc., will be found in the advertisement, and Mr K. F. Gray, Temuka, Messrs J. Mundell and Co., Geraldine, or Mr Eichbaum, Pleasant Point, will bo glad to give further information on the subject to intending purchasers. Colonial Forces. —The Commander of the Colonial Forces, reporting on the Volunteer force of the colony of tho Is. April, 1884, states that the force of tho Volunteer organisation of the colony amounted to 4313 of all ranks, exclusive of cadets, 1334 in number. The apparent immincace of hostilities with Russia produced through New Zealand a demonstration of military enthusiasm, and as no other organisation except the Volunteer existed, or could be in the state of tho law created at a moments notice, the Government accepted offers of forty-seven additional corps to organise themselves for defence purposes. The offers of their services were so numerous that about May Ist the Defence Minister was compelled to use some caution in accepting services of more corps than then existed. The arras available in the - colony—old, new and inferior—scarcely amounted to 11,000 Snider rifles in all, and, in addition to tho Volunteer force, the Armed Constabulary Permanent Force had to be provided for. There are now about 8000 men of all ranks in the colony serving in the various Volunteer coips, which numbered 130 in all, exclusive of 1592 cadets, Temuka Parliamentary Union, There were about 16 members present at last Thursday evening’s meeting of the above Union, the Speaker occupying the chair. Mr Ashwell (Invercargill) aaked whe'her the Government Intended to introduce a measure reducing the rates of postage within the colony and to the Mother Country, and in doing so made a lengthy speech in favor of a reduction. Tho Postmaster General replied that the Government had carefully considered the question, and had decided not to reduce the present postage rates, as they did not think the present circumstances of the colony would warrant them in so doing. The Premier then rose, and expressed regret at seeing no new matter on the Order Paper. He had no intention of introducing any measures that evening, but as no other Member had done so he would give notice that he would introduce a Land Bill ; also a National Bank Bill. Be would also give notice of a motion to increase the customs duties so as to protect local industries. Owing to one of the Ministers expressing disapproval of this course, the Premier handed in hia resignation. The Speaker pointed out, that under these circumstances the House must adjourn until the Ministry Lad been reconstructed or a new Ministry formed. Several Members having expieased regret at the business of the evening having thus been interrupted, he Premier consented to conduct the business for that evening. The House then went into Committee on the Laborers Homes Bill will] the result that whole of the evening was taken up with ad’seussion on clause 4. Every amendment proposed ;

by tho Opposition was lost, but still they kept pouring them in till the' hour of adjournment arrived. Tho Premier then moved—“ That progress bo reported,” and said he would withdraw the Bill, After tiie adjournment, MrAepinall undertook to form a new Ministry. The next meeting takes place on Tuesday ivxt. Tsmuka Linseed Company.— V meeting of the Directors of the above Company was held yesterday afternoon. Present —Messrs Talbot (Chairman), Pilbrow, Lyon, Postlath waito, E. Brown, W. Wright, and K. A. Barker. A letter was read from Mr Pitt, manager for Mr Ehodca, asking for information in reference to sowing linseed. The Secretary waa instructed to give Mr Pitt the information asked for. Tenders were opened for ploughing, harrowing, and rolling 130 acres of land as follows .-—Smith and Prattley, ploughing 4s lOd per acre, harrowing, 7d per acre, rolling Is per acre (accepted); Smith Bros., ploughing 4s lid, harrowing Bd, rolling is; O. P. McCalluin, ploughing 5s 6d, harrowing Bd, rolling Is; D. Heffernnn, ploughing 6s, harrowing 91, rolling Is 3d. A letter was received from Mr Dudley, of Ashburton, in reference to tho selling of scutched fibre to the Company. It was arranged that the manager should go to see the fibre on the following day. It was decided to call for tenders for the erection of a shed fo? the twine-spinning machinery, which is expected to arrive soon. Messrs Talbot, Lyon, and Pilbrow were appointed a sub-Committeo to confer with the manager in reference to the erection of tho now buildings. A list of persons who were in arrears with their calls wn« submitted by the Secretary, and he was instructed to sue them at once. It was resolved that the sixth call be made payable as early as possible to meet current expenses. Mr Monaghan, tha manager, requested that in addition to the £1 per week, which he has agreed to be applied to the purchase of shares, a further sum of 10s per week might be deducted from bis wages, and shares to that value alloted to him. Th® Directors compiled with the request. The meeting then adjourned, A Rattlesnake's Bits. —The quick venom of the rattlesnake has not killed si many people as the more insidious fut deadly poisons found in the air of foul room*. The aeration of the blood by tho lungs becomes impoisiblo sometimes, and the failing health, growing weakness, and loss of appetit® are harbingers of approaching death. For luch ca;es Hop Bitters are the potent and allpowerful remedy to drive all fevers ®ut of the system, purifying the blood, and giving a new and happy lease oflife. —Sat genuine. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, Thoi. Cadwallader. —Tender accepted, C. W. Eiohbaum, Pleasant Point,—Prime agricultural land for sale. J. Ballantyne and Co.—Continuation of sale at Victoria House, Timaru, for a few days longer. J. Mundell and Co., Geraldine —Advertise monthly stock for Sept, Jna ; have Strathnoon Cottage to let. Canterbury Plantation Board —Plantation reserves at Rangitata, Winslow, Wakanui, Kimberley, and Waimate to let on lease.