The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1396, 24 September 1885, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1885. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Scotsburn. — We understand that Mr Matthew Burnett will shortly visit Scotsburn and deliver a temperance lecture there. Geraldine School Committee. — The monthly meeting of this Committee will be hold 10-morrow afternoon at half-past seven. Bane Holiday. Friday, the 2nd October, will be observed as a special bank holiday at the offices of the Bank of New Zealand, Temuka and Geraldine. The Ministry. —Rumors are again rife in Wellington that Sir Julius Yogel is to be shortly provided for either in the Government Insurance Department or as Agent-General.

Geraldine County Anglers’ Society.— The annual meeting of members of this Society takes place at, the Wallingford Hotel, Temuka, this evening, at half-past seven. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and other business of importance transacted.

Fire. —A fire at Hikurangi, near Rangare, on Tuesday, destroyed J. W. McKay’s dwelling house, store, and post office. McKay barely escaped with his life. Insurances on building and stock, £3OO in the New Zealand office.

Alleged Perjury. —Mr S. Waters appeared at the Wellington Court, yesterday, on a charge of perjury. The perjury is alleged to have been committed in his evidence in the Hutt tarring case in connection with the handcuff* used on the occasion. Hie case is proceeding.

Religious Mania.— An inmate of the Old Men’s Home, Ashburton, named George Foster (well-known as “Old George”) was brought before the Court at that place on Tuesday, and as he was found to be suffering from religious mania, he was committed to the Sunnyside Asylum. Foster is well known in South Canterbury, whore he resided for some 25 years, following up to a short time ago the avocation of a cook.

Eclipse of the Moon. A partial edipse of the moon, visible in this district, will lake place to-morrow. The following times represent the progress of the obscuration First contact with the pernumbra, 4.32 p.rn. ; first contact with the shadow, 5.45 p.m. ; middle of the eclipse, 7.18 p.m. ; last contact with the shadow, 8.52 p.m. ; last contact with the penumbra 10.5 p.m. Magnitude of the eclipse 0.784 of the moon’s diameter. The moon will be full at 7.25 p.m. Another Pest. —Quite a colony rats appear to have made a settlement in the Seadown district and are doing considerable harm on some of the farms. In some instances they have attacked the young crops, which they tear out of the ground to get at the grain. So thoroughly do they work that they have literally cleared some of the ground, which will need re-sowing, and the hanks in the neighborhood are quite tunnelled by these destructive little rodents. Telegrams of late have been teeming with paragraphs on the subject of “rough on rats,” hut this is decidedly “ rough on farmers,” who, what with low prices, the dry spring and consequent lack green feed, the small bird nuisance, etc., are now having anything but a pleasant time of it.

The Salvation Army. —Last Tuesday evening Major Pollard, who is about to leave for New South Wales, was “farewelled ”at Temuka. The barracks were crowded to overflowing. The Major gave an earnest address, in (he course of which ho mentioned the recent, revelations in regard to social crime in London; said the same evil, though in a modified form, existed in the principal colonial cities, and gave a short account of the work of tho army in Ibe lower parts of the towns. He briefly mentioned the progress the Army was making, and also his approaching departure for a neighboring colony. The whole of the addresses during the evening were characterised by earnestness, and the hymns were heartily taken part in by all present. A collection was made for the purpose of defraying Major Pollard’s expenses to his new home, when several pounds were gathered. During the time the Major has been in charge of the N.Z. Contingent of the Army he has been very popular among its members, and bis departure from the colony will be much regretted by them. Geraldine Races,— ln another column will be found the entries and acceptances for the various events to be run at the Geraldine Racing Club’s Spring Meeting next week. The Club are to be congratulated on the excess in the number of entries over last year’s meeting, there being no fewer than nine more horses entered this year. For the two big events, the G.R.G. Handicap and Cup, there are seven and six acceptors respectively, as against six and four respectively last year. The increase is, however, larger in some of the smaller races, while only one shows a decrease, viz., the Maiden Plate, in which four horses are entered as against six last year. The Selling Race substituted on the programme for the Ladie’s Purse, only shows the same number aa the latter did last year. The same can be said of the Sires Produce Stakes, but why this valuable stake is not more keenly competed for, considering the good nominations that are made for ir. one is at a loss to imagine. On the whole the Geraldine Spring Meeting of 1885 promises to be a good one, and should the Clerk of the Weather treat the Club to two days of the same pleasant weather on Thursday and Friday next as is'nilin t now, we have no doubt but iha! it will he so.

A Bogus Medical Man.— At the R.M. Court, Wellington, yesterday, a man named Grimes was charged with acting as a medical man without being possessed of the necessary qualifications. It appears that he has attended several patients, and in one case gave a certificate of death. Grimes did not appear, and a warrant was Lsusd (or his arrest. The Registrar-General states that Grimes applied to be registered as e medical practitioner, but a certificate was refused on the ground of the applicant having no qualication. The Presbyterian Church. The Evangelistic Services in the above Church in Temuka still continue to be held, and are well attended. The Rev. Mr Erwin, of Christchurch, is conducting the services this week. He is a very able and eloquent preacher, and his sermons are making great impression on the congregation. On Tuesday evening the rev. gentleman preached to a very large congregation at Waitohi, the pulpit of the Temuka Church being occupied by Mr Stewart, of Orarh The Rev. Mr Erwin will conduct the services all this week, but it is not expected that he will be able tc remain next Sunday. The Rsv. Mr Mackintosh, we are sorry to say, still remains too unwell to attend. He is, however, improviog, and may be expected to be able to got about in a short time. Serious Accident. A youth named Brinkman, employed by Messrs Siegort and Fauvel, met with a serious accident last Tuesday afternoon. He wss returning from Winchester in a two-horse dray, and when in front of the Stone Store a young lad named Tetheridge, who is employed by Mr O. Nicholas, passed him on a fast trotting horse. Brinkman’s horses, on hearing the noise made by the other horse trotting by them, took fright and swerved round, with the result that Brinkman was thrown out and rendered unconscious. Mr Siegert happened to be standing in his shop door at the time, and witnessed the accident. He imemdiately went to render assistance, and had Brinkman conveyed to his own house, when he at once went for Dr Hayes, who shortly afterwards arrived. Dr Hayes attended to the lad’s injuries, but towards nighthe got much worse. He spent a very bad night, but was much better yesterday afternoon, Welcome Retreat Lodsv, 1.0.G.T. The usual meeting of the above Lodge was held in the Good Templar Hall, Geraldine, on Monday evening. The Lodge was opened by Bro, G, H. Patrick, W.C.T., and fire members were admitted by clearance card. A long discussion took place in reference to the visit of Matthew Burnett, the Tsmperance Lecturer, and a Committee—consisting of Bros. W. S, Maslin, Patrick, Freeman, Dunfard, 0. E. Sherratt, and T. Sherratt, with power to add—was appointed to make arrangements for the lecturer’s visit. Mr Burnett will giye a lecture in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday evening next. After the usual routine of business had been gone through, the Lodge was closed by the W.O.T. The meeting was then opened to the public, when the hall was soon filled. Bro. W. S. Maslin, D.D., occupied the chair, and the following programme was gone through :—Address, Chairman ; song, “Teddy O’Neil,” Bro. H. Nicholls; song, Bro. 0. Johnston; duet, “The Convent Bells,” Mrs Glass and Miss Andrews; recitation, Bro, G. H. Patrick; short address on Temperance, Mr Bennett (of Christchurch ; song, “ Kitty Wells,” Sister Johnston ; song, “ Killarney,” Miss Andrews ; song, “ Busan’s Sunday Out,” Mr Horax ; song, “Jessie’s Dream,” Mrs Glass. Mr Bennett's address was listened to with rapt attention by the audience. During a recess the sisters handed round refreshments provided by the Lodge. Bro. Maslin then thanked all those present on behalf of the Lodge for their attendance and assistance during the evening. The singing of the national anthem brought a very enjoyable and pleasant meeting to a close.

Temuka Band Concert.— The Concert in aid of the Temuka Volunteer Band Uniforms fund passed off successfully in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, last Tuesday evening. Owing to counter attractions the attendance was not as large as might have been expected. The concert was openrd by the Band with a musical selection entitled " The Caliph of Bagdad,” which was played splendidly. Subsequently they played " Hours of Beauty,” and another musical selection capitally, Their playing was the great feature of the concert. A chorus of between 20 and 30 voices eang “ The Oarnovale,” “Chough and Crow,” "Oberon,” and " The Blue Bells of Scotland,” in a man ner that reflected great credit on their training. Their voices blended capitally, and the music was rendered with great effect. In the glee “ Oberon ” Miss Brown was heard to great advantage, and was certainly the life and sonl of it. Mr Rutland’s new song, “Old England and the New,” stood third on the programme. It is the latest out, and has never been sang, we believe, in the colony before. It refers to the Australian contingent at the Soudan, but not much can be said in its praise. It is unworthy of the theme, It was well sung by Mr Rutland, but as it is only a doll and stupid production it, failed to arouse any enthusiasm. Miss Brown sacg " The Slave Ship ” well, and had to respond to an encore. Mr Martin, of Timaru, sang “ Anchored ’’ in a deep sonorous voice which possesses great compass. He subsequently sang "Trustyas Steel” with equal effect. Miss Jjadbrooke sang "Little Neil” very feelingly and had to respond to an encore. She also sang "Tit for Tat,” and was applauded. Mr Foster, of Timaru, gave a splendid rendition of :i The Skipper’s Flag," and also "True to the last,” and Mr Q-urr created quite a furore with his comic song '• Hoop lab, ’’ and the encore song " On the Banks of the Silvery Thames." He also sang “ The Awkward Squad,” in character, and literally brought the house down. Mr Pilbrowsang “The light of other days” firstrate, and also " The Englishman, ” and Messrs Martin and Foster rendered a duet entitled "We are two Roving Minstrels ” in a manner that elicited well merited applause. The whole performance wound up with the Band pitying *' God Save the Queen " Mr Rutland acted as conductor, and deserves great credit for the manner in which the i glees were sung. Mr Harrison wielded the baton efficiently as bandmaster. Mrs Hayburst accompanied the singing in her usual first-class manner, with the exception of a few songs which Miss Brown accompanied. We have already suggested the desirability of spending a few shillings on the piano. It is really execrable. Another thing which the hallkeeper might very well attend to to is to give better light. Last Tuesday evening the lights were so dim that the pro gramme oonld not be read without difficulty, 1 he Hall was cleared and a dance was afterwards held there. It was well attended and dancing was kept up till a late hour. " Roush oh Rats.”— Clears out rate, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects 1 skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. DruggistsKempthorne, Prosser A Do., Agents, Christchurch. 2

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, Wolseley Hotel, Winchester —Wants an experienced female cook. Mich. Mitton, Mouot Fed Station—Tenders for,ploughing close r- -day. John Piteison —Te idera f-r cutting fences and burning t'orsa cloa-> to-day. G. J. Mason—Annual meeting of Geraldine County Angler’s Society to-night. Timaru Horse Parade —Entries close with Secretary, Mr F. W. Stubbs, at noon to-day . Hank Holiday—At Bank of New Zealand, Temuka and Geraldine, on Friday, October 2nd. W. S. Marlin—Sale of groceries, electroplated ware, clocks, fancy goods, etc., on Monday next. E. Smith, Temuka —All accounts owing to Thomson and Smiih to be settle:! before the Ist October or proceedings will be taken. K. F. Gray Holds clearing sale of groceries and confectionery on the premises of Mr L. Tomb*, Temuka, on