LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1415, 7 November 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Poll bb Habbob Loan.—The poll of the ratepayers in the Timaru Harbor District on the proposal of the Timaru Harbor Board to borrow a further sum of £IOO,OOO for the prosecution of the Harbor Works, takes place to-day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The following are the polling places for the Temuka, Geraldine, and Mount Peel Ridings ;—Temnka : R"ad Board Office, Temuko, Library Waitohi, Library Winchester. Geraldine : Town Board Office, Schoolhouse Woodbury, and Schoolhouse Hilton. Mount Peel: Koad Board Office Peel Forest, Road Board Shed Raincliff. The other pulling places will be found enumerated in our advertising columns. In our la9t issue we pointed out how necessary it is that the Board should be authorised to raise the loan, and how everyone who has made his home in South Canterbury is interested in the carrying out of the harbor work*, and we trust that one and all will 10-day vote for the proposal. Unless they get a good harbor the residents of South Canterbury will always have to pay more for their imports and receive less for their exports than the settlers in the northern part of the province. Train Abran&ements.—ln our advertising columns will be found the train arrangements for the Christchurch Show and Races, and also for the Prince of Wales' Birthday. Cbickbt.—A scratch match will be played on the Park ground at Temuka to-day. Members are requested to be on the ground not later than 2.30 p.m., when the wickets will be pitched. Sale at Geraldine.—To-day, at Geraldine, Messrs J. Mundell and Co. submit to auotion the i-acre seotion, with buildings and other improvements thereon, at present occupied Mr Colbert, situated in Jollie Street, Geraldine. Temuka Rifles.—The memberß of this Company are requested to assemble at their hall on Monday next, at 9.30 a.m., preparatory to taking part in the manoeuvres during the duy. Directions will be found in our advertising columns. Pbesbytbrian Chubch * Services.—We remind members of the Presbyterian Church, and others, that the Rev. A. White, of Pleasant Point, will conduct services at Geraldine to-morrow at 11 a.m., Kakahu at 3 p.m., and Orari at 6.30 p.m. Timabu Grain Quotations.—The following are the quotations for the past week : Wheat : prime red, 2s 9d to 2s lOd ; white, 8s 2d to 3s 4d ; fowls, Is 9d to 2s 3d. Oats: long, Is 7d ; short, Is 8d to Is 9J ; inferior, Is 3d to Is 6d. Barley: feed, Is 9d to 2s; malting, 2s 6d to 2s 9d. Potatoes: 455. . The Prikce of Wales' Birthday.—On Monday next the Volunteers of South Canterbury intend holding a field day on the common near the Publio Bchool and a very itrong muster ia anticipated. A special train leaves Timaru at 11 a.m., and should the day prove a fine one a very large influx of visitors may be expected. The Late Dramatic Entertainment.— Mr Haines, Secretary of the Temuka Dramatic Society, has handed to us the balance-sheet of the recent entertainment. The dance which was afterwards held merely paid for itself, but the entertainment left a net balance for the purpose of handing over to the Benevolent Society of £lO 15s 6d. The total receipts from all sources amounted to £2O 19a 3d. The Temuka School Pbize Fund.— On Friday the 20th November the dramatic entertainment recently given in Temuka will be repeated for the benefit of the. prize fund of the Temuka School. Of the entertainment it is needless to say anything, as its merits are known to the majority of our readers, but we may express the hope that all will bear in mind the object of its repetition, and fill the hall on the occasion. Tragedy in the S»uth Sbas.—News has been received at Auckland, via Fiji, of a terrible tragedy at Apia, Samoa. A French trader named St Foy, and his native wife, were found murdered, and several bags of gold and silver, belonging to St Foy, were foi'nd in the possession of a Pole named Polewa. The latter was apprehended. There was not much evidence against the prisoner, but he settled the verdict by hanging himself in gaol. The affair caused a great sensation. Masonic Funeral—The funeral of the late Mr William Tait took place at Geraldine on Thursday. Deceased was formerly in the employ of Mr C. G. Tripp, as shepherd, but has latterly been living near Christchurch. His remains were brought down by the express train and meet at the Orari railway station by his friends. Having![been a Mason, the members of Lodge Southern Star, in mourning regalia, assembled, and took part in the procession. The Rev. Geo. Barclay, chaplain of the Lodge, performed the burial and masonic rites at the grave. The deceased, who was son-in-law of Mr A. Campbell, Fairfield, leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss. Cheap Monet.—The Editor of the Tuapeka Times, has evidently been asleep for a long time, and has, like Rip Van Winkle, awakened up to find himself far behind the age. He says :—What should be a hint worth acting on by our Government comes in an item from the Cape, where it appears that State aid to farmers is occupying some attention. A proposal to issue a great public loan to redeem all the farm mortgages in the country is meeting with considerable favor, Instead of trying to help the tanner the offering land at reasonable rates, our Government have completely strangled by farming industry by forcing the last penny of Stale revenue out of our Crown lands. Cheap land would do more to relieve the prevalent depression than anything else ; but it would be difficult to persuada our legislators in that direction. Wosn and Defaced Coins. —The following letter has been received by the Colonial Treasurer from the Royal Mint, Victoria : " Referring to previous corrsspondence on the subject of transmission to this branch of Her Majesty'* Mint of worn silrer coins withdrawn from circulation in New Zealand, I have the honor to inform you that as the regulations issued by the Lord Commissioner of Her Majesty's Treasury for the purchase or exchange nt their nominal value of worn silver coins withdrawn from circulation apply only to such coins as have been rendered unfit for circulation by fair wear and tear, and all coins which have been wilfully defaced may from time to time be sent to the Mint for withdrawal I ha>e been instructed to noitfy that coins thus wilfully defaced will not be received at their nominal value, but they will be taken provided they are otherwise genuine at their weight as bullion, or paid for at the rate per ounce quoted as the standard prioe of silver in the latest advices receivod from the Master of the Mint. (Signed) Qso. Asoebbon," I

CoKcasT at Winchester.—lt has been ] decided to hold the concert in aid of the prize fund of the Winchester School on Friday next. Every effort is being made to muke the concert an enjoyable one and it should prove a great success. Mount Peel Road Board. Ratepayers in the Mount Peel District are reminded that the nomination of candidates for the vacancy on the Board caused by the resignation of MrHawdon must be left with the Clerk and Overseer, Mr R. Irvine, by noon to-day. Irbisation.—The poll of the ratepayers in the Seadown District of the Geraldine County on the subject of the desirability or otherwise of the County Council borrowing a sum of £2500 for irrigation works in that district, resulted in an almost unanimous vote in favor of the proposal, the result being: For, 72 ; against, 8. Blue Ribbon Abmy.—The Blue Ribbon Army eeiree held in the schoolroom, Winchester, was a great success. The Hon. W. Rolleston presided, and iddresses were delivered by the Revs, Thoma?, Clark and Hamilton. There was a very good attendance, and everything passed off satisfactorily. A full report will tppear in our next issue. Government Insurance.—Mr Olliver, canvasser for the Government Insurance A»sociation, has requested 'is to state that he will be in this district for some days canvassing for persons willing to insure their lives with the Government. He wishes us to specially mention that Dr Campbell has been appointed medical examiner for the Government Life Insurance Association in Temuka. Diptheria.—We regret to say that this fell disease still lingers in our midst. On last Sunday a little boy aged four year*, son of Mr Joseph Woodhead, of Milford, was so bad that Dr Campbell had to perform on him a surgicul operation called tracheotomy. This consists of opening the wind-pipe and inserting a silver tube, so as to enable the patient to brsathe. We are glad to learn that the operation has been very successful, and that the child is in a fair way to recover. Had the operation been delayed ten minutes the child would have been choked. Primitive Methodist Churoh, Temuka. —At the public meeting in this Church on Wednesday evening—which was well attended —after the tea, Mr R. Metson presided. A report of tho Sunday School for the past year was read by Mr J. Epps, who prefaced it by a short address. During the evening the children gave a number of recitations ; there was also a dialogue given by thirteen of the teachers and scholars. Addresses wero given by the Revs. W. G. Thomas and H. Clark and Mr W. Smith. The usual votes of thanks to the ladies, the speakers, the chairman and others, terminated a most enjoyable evening. Nevt Publication,—We have received from the Rev. Father Keane, of Geraldine, a pamphlet entitled "What True Freemasonry is, and Why it it Condemned, being a brief apology for the action of the Catholic Church in its regard." Tho little volume contains 65 pages, and has been well printed by Measrs Jolly, Connor and Co., of Dunedin. The rev. author has signified his intention of continuing the subject in another pamphlet which is to be shortly issuad. As regards the subject which he discusses we do not desire to say anything. Wo may, however, say that the rev. gentleman has displayed much industry and great literary skill and ability in the production of the work. His style is clear, and incisive, and the facts are well arranged. As it purports to expose all the secrets of masonry it ought to find a ready sale. The Manufacturers' Association and Sir Julius Vogel.—A deputation from the Manufacturers' Association waited on the Hon. Sir Julius Vogel at Dunedin on Wednesday to present him with a resolution passed by the Association, stating that the policy of the Government in fostering and promoting local industries, had their hearty support and sympathy. The Association thought an expression of this kind would do aomethißg to cheer up the Government. Tho Hon. Sir Julius Vogel expressed gratification at the resolution, and suggested that pressure should be brought to bear on the members, as at present Dunedin wa sthe stronghold of the ultra-freetrade party. Some conversational discussion followed, in which the tho Hon. Treasurer suggested that members should be got to say exactly what they believed. The deputation said they would endeavor to get members at the next election to declare for protection or freetrade,— Regarding the next Colonial Exhibition, Sir Julius Vogel said the Government were in doubt as to where the next Exhibition should be held: whether in Dunedin or Christchurch. He had thought of settling the matter by a friendly rifle competition. Messrs Burt and Hallenstein expressed the opinion that once in every three years was often enough for these Exhibitions. S.C. Hospital and Charitable Aid Boabd.—At the first meeting of this Board on Thursday, there were present Messrs John Jackson (Chairman), G. F. Clulee, A. Hayes, J. Talbot, R. A. Barker, and 0. V. Clarke. Mr T. Jowsey, Steward of the Hospital, Dr Drew, Resident Surgeon, and Mr E. H. Lough, Secretary to the Charitable Aid Board, were also in attendance. Mr John Jackson was elected Chairman, and Mr Clulee Troasurer. A letter was received stating that it had been decided to have the control of the Waimate Hospital placed under a separate Board. It was resolved—''That the Secretary be instructed to prepare an official table showing the rateable value of the various contributing bodies, and prepare an estimate of the receipts and expenditure for the ensuing year, both in respect of the Hospital' and Charitable Aid, and that the Board adjourn for the consideration of.this matter until Friday, the 13th inst., at 11 a.m." It was decided to retain the existing staff on the same terms as heretofore. Tho balance-sheet for the past year showed the receipts to be £2Ol, and the expenditure £2550. It was resolved—" That the Chairman be requested to open an account with the Bank of New Zealand, and arrange with them for an overdraft, if required; the Chairman and Treasurer and any one member to operate on the Board's funds." Tho Secretary laid on the table a statement showing the number of persons receiving charitable aid in the Timaru, Temuka, and Geraldine districts weekly, also the money oxpehded for that purpose. It was resolved—" That the Chairman write to the Government and ask if the old Immigration Barracks may be handed over to the Board permanently fer use as an Old Men's Home, and refuge for homeless, destitute persons, etc." It was decided to apply to the Borough Council for the use of an office, and also for permission for Mr E. H. Lough to act as Secretary. "Bough on Corns." Ask for Wells' " Rough on Corns." Quiok relief, completei permanent oure. Corns, warts, bunioric, Kempthorne, Prosier and Co., Agent*, Ohristohurch. 3 Good foe Babies.—"We are pleased tj «»y that our baby was permanently cured of a serious protraoUd irregularity o"' the biwflls by the use of American Co.'a Hop | Bitters by its mother, which at the same 1 time restored her to perfeot health and ] strength."—Thi Paiiktsi Sm Advt, I