LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1406, 17 October 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Timahu A. AND P. Show. —Farmers and others are reminded that entries of sheep, cattle and pigs for the forthcoming Show close with the Secretary, Mr F, W. Stubbs, Timuru, to-day.

Public Meeting at Temuka.—A public meeting takes place in the Volunteer Hall tonight to consider the proposal of the Timaru Harbor Board to raise a second loan of £IOO,OOO for harbor works. Cricket. —A match will be played at Temuka to-day between the Smokers and Non-smokers, Players to be on the ground at 1.30. A match with Timaru takes place the 31st inst., so members are requested to “ roll up” strong, ai the pl»y to-day will to an extent guide the Selection Committee in choosing the eleren.

Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. —At Thursday’s meeting of the Geraldine County Council, Messrs J. Talbot (Chairman of the Council) and R. A. Barker were elected members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for South Canterbury. The Borougli Council of Timaru elected Mr John Jackson (the Mayor) and the Waimata County Council Mr Alpheus Hayes. Auction Salks, columns will be found particulars of several sales to bo held by Mr JL. F. Gray during next week. On Wednesday, at 10.30 o’clock, he will sell at the yards of Messrs Sisgert and Fauvel (under bill of sale), horses, drays, ploughs, harness, hotso covers, etc.; at 11 o’clock the same day bowillsellon the promises of Edward Smith (under distraint for rent, unless previously settled), three horses, butcher’s carts, harness, sausage machine, hone-power, 2 tons flour, elc ; and at 1.30, instructed by Mr H. Hodgson, he will sell a large quantity of tinware on the vendor's premises. On Friday he will hold his monthly stock sale, at which he will sell aaltle, sheep, etc. {

Loss of a Steamer.— The Anchor Line eteuner Wallace, while running into Greymonth on Wednesday afternoon in very light trim, was caught on the top of a “ roller ” thrown dangerously near the rocks, and before she could regain her position in the channel she struck on her quarters and landed on the stone-work, where she was soon fairly riddled. She was not insured. All t,he passengers and mo 4 of their luggage and portable articles were got ashore.

Oddfellows’ vSports. — At a meeting of the Alexandrovna Lodge of Oddfellows, held last Wednesday evening, it was resolved to appoint a Committee to arrange for the sports held annually under the auspices of the Lodge. These sports are always Ihe most popular events of the year at Temuka, and it gives us much pleasure to And that steps will be taken to carry them out as usual. Last year the Lodge pave away £SO in prizes and had a grand day's sport, and we have no doubt but that the gathering will be equally successful this year.

Drunk and Disorderly. — A mae named Tundy was brought before Mr K. F. Gray, J.P., at the police station, Temuka, last Thursday, charged with having been drunk and disorderly. The accused admitted the charge, but tried to excuse himself by stating that ho had got a drink from some one whose hair he had cut, and this was all the drink ho had. This novel defence, however, did not avail. He was fined 5s with the usual alternative.

Market Tiokßts. —lt is announced in our advertising columns that market tickets, at Saturday return fares, will be issued from Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations to Ashburton on alternate Tuesdays, the arrangement commencing on Tuesday last. These tickets will bo issued for the first train and be available for day of issue only. The arrangement should prove of great advantage to all who have business at the Ashburton market.

Geraldine Floral and Horticultural Society. —The special prize list for the forthcoming Show of the above Society is a very libera! one, there being twelve special prizes as against five last year. In addition to those published a few days ago the following have since been received by the Committee : —For the best collection of vegetables 9 varieties, handsome silver cup, value £2, presented by Mr N. Dunlop, open to residents in the Geraldine Road district; for the best collection of pinks and carnations in the amateurs’ class, a prize of 10», presented by Mr G. H. Patrick; or the best table decoration, a prize of Ids, presented by Mrs Farrell, open to all. At a meeting of the subcommittee appointed to get the prize list printed, held on Thursday evening, it was resolved to obtain 100 from the Guardian office.

Why is it ?—The following amusing extract is from an American paper The desire of the Englishman to marry his deceased wife’s sister is one of the most marked phenomena of the times. The Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill may be said to be his steady occupation. In all his breathing spells from emergencies he turns to that. When he is not being massacred by the South Africans, or slaying Soudanese, or fighting Afghans, or pacifying the Irish, or being blown up in his Tower, he is attending to the Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill. Ho comes back to it out of all victories and defeats with unwavering pertinacity and courage. It appears to be the passion of his life to marry bis deceased wife’s sister. We who live in a land where nobody opposes such an alliance, cannot conceive the attraction it seems to have to Englishmen, And, seeing how universal and strong this desire is in England, we cannot hut inquire ff hy the Englishman does not marry the wife’s sister in the first place 1 Why does be go on marrying the wrong one, and then wait for death and law to help him!

Bishop Cowie on Social Pueity.— Bishop Cowie in lus address to the Diocesan Synod at Auckland on Wednesday, thus referred to the question of “social purity ” :—There are times and occasions when the prevailing vices of our social system must be plainly denounced, and when special action should bo taken to discourage; the vices of luxury, extravagance and popular frivolity. But there are other vires still more destroying about which it is impossible ever to speak in detail before the young without doing more harm than good, Whatever justification may be attempted for publishing in a city like London the almost incredible particulars of a nefarious traffic in the bodies of human beings there carried on, the disseminating of the same corrupting matter in our Auckland streets is plainly indefensible. The minds of very many young persons are defiled by such revelations, and “ unchastity,” says a great teacher of the present day, “ eats like a cancer, and with difficulty can ever be brought to let go its hold again, for it is ever lightening.” It is not by much talking at public meetings, nor the imposition of special p'edges, that this particular evil is to be lessened, but by Christian training of our children, by the better exercise of parental control over their conduct, and by amending our conventional notions as to the essentials appendant to marriage.

An Unfortunate Girl. —At the Realdent Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, on Wednesday, Wm. Jenkins nrd his wife were charged with having assaulted a girl named Louisa Cornea. The girl was of weak mind, and was servant with the Jenkins’. Medical evidence showed that the girl, who is about 13 years of ago, was suffering from bruises on the shoulders and back, extensive bruises on the fore and upper arm, also on both hips and on the right buttock, the lower part of the spine and on the bridge of the nose. The marks on the back, etc,, appeared to have been inflicted with a stick. The skin was not broken except on the bridge of the nose. Some injuries might possibly have been the result of kicks, but the marks on the back could not, in the opinion of the medical men, have been occasioned by a fall. Comf plainant stated she had continually been beaten by the defendants. She subsequently ran away. The Matron of the Home for Friendless Women stated that when the girl was brought to the Horae she was in a filthy state, and her linen fell from her body, it was so dirty and rotten. The girl’s back and body were bruised all over, and covered with black and bice marks. She complained very much of pains in her head. The evidence for the defence was a total denial of the assault, and that the bruises had been caused by the girl falling downstsiis, Jenkins was discharged, but the Magistrate held that the wife was responsible for some of the bruises, and fined her 20a, and 30a costs.

District Court, Timaru.—At (he District Court, Timaru, yesterday, before His Honor Judge Ward, John Trist, John Cummings, Mary Ann Purdie, and Chas. B. Boutcher, bankrupts, passed their public examination. Geo. Meredith (Mr Aspinall), M, Taggart, and Wm. Walker (Mr Knubley), and R. L, Wilson, received orders of discharge. The application of Priscilla Allpresa for a similar order was adjourned till next Court day. Mr M. J. Knubley applied for and was granted an order for the payment of costs of the solicitor to the Deputy Assignee out of the estates of several bankrupts. Letters of administration in the estate of Thos. Tindall, deceased, were granted to his widow on the application of Dr Foster. LiDT Bbautibibrs.— Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics of Francs, or b.autifisrs of the world, while in poor health, and nothing will give you such rich blood and good health, strength, and beauty &fl Hop Bitters, American Go.’a make, A trial is certain proof.—See advt. OATABBH OB the Bladder.— Stinging irritation, inflammation, all Kidney and similar Complaints, cured by “JBuohu paiba.” Druggists. Kcmpthorue, Prosser and Go., Agents, Christchurch. 3

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

New Zealand Railways—Notice re Market Tickets to Ashburton.

K. F. Gray—Sale of horses, carts, ploughs harness, flour, tinware, etc., on Wednesday 5 sells sheep and cattle on Friday. Hayes and Co., Tomuka—Notify that they are to tba front again with a grand lot of drapery, boots, etc., bought at an alarming discount. They invite all to go and view their stock.

Sydenham House, Timaru—Mr J, D. Slater announces that he has jnst opened a large variaty of now and fashionable goods in every department. He invites visitors to the Show to see his stock of men’s and boys’ clothing. T. and J, Thomson, Timaru—Announce they they have just put into stock a magnificent selection of washing dross fabrics, in Camelin® cloth, cream Cashmerettes, etc. They are showing a large variety of ladies’ visiles, short jackets, dolmanettes, etc., and also some very choice millinery suitable for the season.

Sanderson and Co., Timaru—Announces that they have for sale land at Temuka, Fairlie Creek, Waitaki, Kingsdown, etc., and a large number of town properties. They are agents for the Manchester Fire Assurance Association, the National Mutual Life Assurance Association of Australasia (Limited), for Cooper’s celebrated dipping powder, and have money to lend on good security.