The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1395, 22 September 1885, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Timaru Foebe Parade.—Owners of stud horses who intend exhibiting them at the forthcoming horse parade under the auspices of the Timaru A. and P. Association, are reminded that entries close with the Secretary, Mr F. W. Stubbs, at noon on Thursday next. Dissolution op Partnership,—lt is notified in our advertising columns that Messrs P. Thomson and E. Smith, trading as, butchers in Temuka, under the style of “Thomson and Smith,” have dissolved partnership by mutual consent. Mr E. Smith carries on the business in the future. Mr Burnett’s Temperance Mission.— At a meeting for children, conducted by Mr Burnett in Timaru on Saturday afternoon, 129 took the pledge and a great many badges of blue ribbon were distributed. During the week’* mission 371 persons took the pledge and 550 donned the blue ribbon. Important to Insurers.—A notice of importance to those in the habit of insuring their properties will be found in our advertising columns. Mr K. F. Gray, the Temuka agent of the Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company, announces that he is prepared to accept fire risks at 25 per cent, off tariff rates. The capital of this Company is £1,000,000, and the liability of aharehclders unlimited. Sale op Race Privileges.—On Saturday last Messrs J. Mundell and Co. submitted to auction the privileges on the Geraldine racecourse at the forthcoming meeting. There was a good attendance, but the bidding was not so spirited as on former occasions, though the prices obtained for the various lots will compare favorably with other years. Tho prices realised will be found in Messrs J. Mundcll aud Co.’s report, which appears elsewhere.

The Prorogation.— According to a statement made by the Hon. Mr Stout in the House yesterday, Parliament will be prorogued at 2.30 o’clock p.m. to-day.

Property Sale. —Mr W. S. Maslin will sell at Mi Egsery’s late residence, near the Wesleyan Parsonage, Temuka, to-day, several very desirable freeholds, particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns. Hansen v. Sanderson.—The hearing of this case was concluded at the District Court, Timaru, on Friday, and His Honor Judge Ward adjourned the case till October 2nd, when he will give hi* decision.

Gone Ashore.—The schooner Malietoa, from Timaru to Whangarei, went ashore at Whangarei Heads on Friday, She had on board 601 sacks flour and 417 sacks oats shipped by the Canterbury Farmers’ Association.

Band Concert.—The concert in aid of the Temuka Volunteer Brass Band takes place in the Volunteer Hall this evening, and, as concerts have been somewhat rare in Temuka of late, it should be well patronised. At all events the promoters of the concert have done everything in their power to deserve success, and the programme, which will be found in our advertising columns, is a moat enticing one. We have been requested to draw special attention to the fact that at the conclusion of the concert a dance will take place. Lost and Found,—Mr A. F, Carey, an employee of Messrs Strange and Co., Christchurch, lost £9O in notes in the street on Saturday morning. He had drawn them out of the Post-office Savings’ Bank, and, after taking the numbers, had put them in his pocket in a loose roll. There were four £2O notes and one £lO, Mr Carey offered a liberal reward for the recoveiy of the money, and must have reached the newspaper offiicee not very long after the finder had put m an advertisement announcing that treasure trove to a considerable amount was in his hands awaiting its rightful owner. Ob the same evening, accordingly, Mr Carey had the pleasure of handing a reward of £5 to the finder. The name of the latter gentleman is Shapland.—Press,

Sib Julius Vogel’s Petition. The Petitions Committee have reported on the petition of Sir Julius Vogel as follows: “That having taken the evidence of the petitioner, Sir George Grey, K. 0.8., * the Hon, Major Atkinson, the Hon. Sir P. Whitaker, K.0.M.G., and Sir Win. Filzherbert, K.0.M.G., they are of opinion that owing to the great importance of the questions involved, and of the points raised, as well as the mess of correspondence and documentary evidence necessary to be examined, it is impossible for the Committee with the short time at their disposal to attempt to arrive at a definite report during the present session of Parliament,” It is alleged that a further reason for delaying the report is the desirableness of obtaining Sir J. Hall’s evidence.

The Wellington Hospital Inquiry.— The following is the report of the Wellington Hospital Commission The Oommisssonera consider that the evidence proves that Maurice Alfred Chilton was unfit properly to perform the duties of his office, owing to his having contracted intemperate habits. They think, therefore, his dismissal fully justified. The Commissioners consider the dismissal of the nurses justified by the insubordinate tone of the letter addressed by them to the Chairman cf the Hospital Committee. The Commissioners think that, however, owing to the lateness of the hour at which the order for dismissal was sent to the Hospital, the actual dismissal might have been postponed until the following morning. They also consider that the notice of dismissal given to certain officers and male servants of the Hospital was necessary for discipline and good management. Presentation.— On Friday last the choir of Sr. Saviour’s Church, Temuka, presented the organist, Mr John- G. Proudlock, with a handsome china tea service, as a marriage gift. In making the presentation for the choir, the Incumbent heartily congratulated Mr Proudlock on his recent marriage, and begged his acceptance of the tea-set as a slight token of the esteem and respect of the choir members, and to mark the harmony of the relationship which had always existed between the choir and organist. This pleasant state of things, the Incumbent attributed not only to the professional ability which characterised Mr Proudlock’s services, but also to his general evenness of temper and amiable condescension. He trusted that Mr and Mrs Proudlock would live long to enjoy the use of the tea-set. Mr Proudlock feelingly responded, thanking the choir for their kind wishes, and the meeting terminated.

Primitive Methodist Church.—A gift auction in connection with the above Church was held last Saturday evening, in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, The hall was opened at 7.30 p.m,, and during the evening a large number of people visited it. The gifts were numerous and good, and consisted of all kinds of agricultural produce, drapery, pictures, boots, etc. Mr Gray officiated as auctioneer, and was selling the goods from about 8 p.m. till near 10 o’clock. The bidding was spirited, and many of the things fetched good prices. There was also a large quantity of pastry, cakes, beef, etc., given, which were disposed of. Mr Gray also disposed of pigs, calves, and sheep at his yards the same afternoon, and succeeded in getting fair prices for them. On the whole the gift auction was a great success, and will considerably augment the funds of the Church. At the close of the sale the Rev. Mr Clark, on behalf of the trustees, moved a vote of thanks to Mr Gray for his kindness in selling the goods, and also to those who had contributed to the auction. The motion was carried by acclamation, and the proceedings came to a close.—Through our advertising columns the trustees return thanks to all contributed to the auction. It is anticipated that the sale and donations will realise £SO.

The Saltation Army.—Marshal Booth, a son of the founder of the Salvation Array movement, arrived in Timaru on Saturday, and addressed meetings on Saturday night and Sunday. All were crowded, andjon Sunday night numbers were refused admittance. Many of those present were from Temuka and other country districts and the addressee by speakers from the former place were quite a feature at the afternoon meeting. The Marshal on Saturday night gave a resume of the progress Army which was most interesting. In the colonies he said they had some 160 stations, with over 300 officers, while the number of officers throughout the world reached a total of 2060, who were controlling some 1050 station?, and there were not less than 300,000 men and women who were marching in their ranks; all of whom abstained from intoxicating liquor, and the majority of whom had abandoned the use of tobacco. The Marshal has a pleasant, easy manner of imparting instruction to his hearers, and throughout his discourse was listened to with marked interest. It may be mentioned that “ Major ” Pollard is on the eve of his departure for New South Wales, and was “farewelled” in Timaru last evening.

Larrikinism. —lnformation has been laid against several youths iu Temuka for burning crackers. It appears that a cracker epidemic broke out amongst them last Saturday evening, and they went about blazing away with them till they made the road between the Star Hotel and the Temuka Traffic Bridge a terror to foot passengers. Constable Guerin stole down quietly behind the bushes and dropped cn them in the act. They will have to account for their doings at the Magistrate’s Court to-morrow.

Geraldine Floral and Horticultural Society.— A meeting of the Committee of the above Society was held on Friday evening, there being present Messrs G. H. Patrick, Yice-President (in the chair), J. Pye, J. W. Pye, A. Spence, E. Johns, S. Chapman, M. Coombs, and the Hon, Secretary, E. Hardcastle. It was resolved—'‘That the annual show of the Society bo held on the third Thursday in January.” After some routine business had been transacted the meeting terminated, having decided to meet on Thursday, October Bth, to draw out the prise list.

Parliamentary. —The House met at 10 a.rn, yesterday. A number of questions were answered. The Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act 1877 Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed. The Hon. Mr Larnach moved that the amendment made by the Conference iu the Mmes Act Amendment Bill be agreed to. After debate the motion was carried by 30 to 21. The Hoo, Mr Stout said, in consequence of amendments in the Land Bill not being reported, rhe House would not be prorogued until 2.30 on Tuesday. A return was ordered to ba prepared, showing the attendances during the session of each member of the two Houses of Legislature. The District Railway Bill was under consideration when the House adjourned until 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

Accidents. —On Tuesday last a lad named George Tagg, about 12 years of age, eon of Mr Tagg, of Gapes' Valley, had a very narrow escape from seriotu injury. He was with Mr R. P. Wells at •he Orari station, in charge of one of Mr Wells’ drays, and by some means or other fell off the dray and the wheel passed over his legs. Naturally thinking that the lad was seriously hurt Mr Wells had him conveyed at once to the doctor. On examination, however, only slight bruises were found. How the result of the accident was not more serious it is hard to imagine, as there wis a load of 30 bushels of aats and about 12 of grass seed on the dray at the time.—On Saturday evening a very painful accident occurred to Mr John Patrick, of Kakahu. From the few particulars we are able to gather it seems that Mr Patrick was Jin the act of arranging a cover on a young horse, when the animal lashed out and struck Mr Patrick full in the face, breaking his nose and otherwise causing serious injury to his face. Dr Fish attended the unfortunate sufferer and we understand ha is progressing as well as can be expected.

Orari. —A correspondent writes to us from Orari as follows“ I send you a few items of local interest, more especially as your paper has a wide circulation in this portion of the district. The weather here during, the past week has been very changeable, with cold winds, occasional showers of ram, and heavy frosts at nights. Still, the crops promise well, and flock-owners in this district have every prospect of a good percentage of lambs.—We will have the races here shortly— Geraldine Races as they are called, although we reap all the',benefit —and our lines for a few days then will bo anything bub monotonous, as we will have a few horsey strangers amongst us.—We had an unusually good attendance at the dancing class here on Thursday evening. lam safe in saying that from the banks of the Opihi river to the Rangitata was well represented. Our Orari-ites did nob enjoy themselves so well as on former occasions, on’aecount of the majority of the outsiders, especially those from Temuka, being ‘ ladykillers,’ thus preventing them from getting partners. When the M.O. gave the order ‘ promanade for a waltz,’ I took notice that some of the gentlemen already mentioned had two partners engaged for that one particular dance, while the majority of our townsmen were unable to procure one. On the other hand, some of our fair sex were engaged to two gents, thus causing a slight confusion. We have, however, nothing to sisy against any of those gentlemen, and we hope to see them back next Thursday evening} but it is to be hoped that confusion will in future be avoided by friends from other townships bringing partners with them. Besides, it is anything but pleasant to have to sit, acting the wallflower, looking at the object of our affections ‘ tripping the fantastic toe’ in the arms of a stranger.—The township is quietly, but steadily, showing signs of development in the erection of buildings, and, with the return of good and prosperous times, greater strides may be anticipated for this locality.

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Thomson and Smith—Notice re dissolution of partnership. S. D. Barker—Notice to trespassers on land occupied by Ah Que. Trustees Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka—Beturn thanks to contributors to gift auction. Standard Insurance Company Temuka agent is prepared to accept risks 25 per cent, under tariff rates. J. Mundell and Co.—Hava to let Strathnoon Cottage, Geraldine, together with 26 acres of laud, orchard, and garden.