LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1438, 8 December 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wool, Salk. — '!rl F. Gray holds his open ns wool sale of the season at his rooms, Ternnka, 10-morrow. Geraldine Literary Institute, A meeting of the Committee of the above will he held this evening in tho Institute at haltpast seven.

Supreme Court, Timaru.—The halfyeaiiy session of the Supreme Court in Timaru commences to-day. Yery few crimiiir.l cases are set down for hearing. The Wbath sb, —A great dead of min fell in the diclMct during Sunday and Sunday night, and light, showers fell yesterday, it should prove of immense benefit to the crops and pastures.

Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic. —The annual pien'o of the united Presbyterian Sunday Schools in the Geraldine district, will he held this year on (he grounds of file Geraldine Flat School, instead of in the domain as has been the custom in previou- years.

Excursion Trains. —The excursion trains on Saturday last, one from Christchurch to Dunedin and'another from Dunedin to Christchurch, were fairly patronised, 200 being in the former and slightly oyer 100 in the latter. Early this morning both trains passed through 6n tin ir return journey.

CRICKET. —The team to represent Temuka i i the forthcoming match with Timaru will be chosen fmm the following;—Mews Brown, Gurr, Bryars, Heap, Pinckney, Hayliurst, Murray, Hargreaves, Bethune, Wood, bout, Cleave, Findlay, Maine-', Velvin, and Ogilvie. These players are r-que-ted to assemble for practice every eveni- g this week. R.M. Court, Geraldine. The .usual fortnightly sitting of this Court was held vesterdry, before H. C. S, Baddoley, Esq., R.M., and Rev. Teo. Barclay and Dr Pish, J.P.’s. Judgment was confessed in the two following cases: —W. R. Lawson v. A. Pisckey, claim £lO 9s 7d fir goods supplied—plaintiff agreed to accept instalments of £1 per month • Thos, Farrell v, McQillicu ldv, claim £34 for board and lodging. This being all the business the Ceurt adjourned.

Ashburton Wool Sales.—From the Guardian we Irarn that; the second of the se ies of Ashburton wool sales was held yesterday. 'there was a large attendance, and k«m competition for the different 1 its. — Messrs Matson, Cox and Co. catalogued 265 bales, snd sold 247 hales at p ices up to 7i I. Messrs MiLs and Co. (in conjunction with Mr G. Ji.meson), and Messrs Wlkin and To. (in conjnnciion with Messrs Friedlander Bros.) also had full catalogues, but their sales were not closed when the Guardian went to press.

A Warning to Bathers.—Boys who are fond of b.thmg in the rivers during the warm summer weather should endeavor not to become a nuisance to others—as they are whentheyseleccthe most public placesthey can find. On Sunday last a num ber were disporting themselves in a hole in the river at the back of the Church of England, Coral line, just at the time when people were enleri"g the Church before the morning service. The names of the offenders ln.ve been obtained by Constable Willoughby, and it is probablo that a warning will be given them to find another swimming bath.

Precept Not Practice.—A writer in a Wanganui pacer ears: —“A good story com<»a to me from a frimd who was travelling by train one day lately. He was chatting with a storekeeper on the deoression, on which the said storekeeper wan very eloquent, advi ing strict economy and a »alf-dcnving policy as to races, sweeps, drinks, &c. Ju-T then the s'oreke'psp puilbd some papers out of his poeki t, and caught sight of a promissory nolo which hai been sent to him for acceptance from his wholesale merchant, ‘By George! I must sign thi >, and post it as soon as I get into town,' exclaimed the forgetful one, explaining to my friend the fuck of having overlooked the document. ‘ It’s well endorsed, isn’t it?’ queried my informant, eyeing the back of the document with curiosity. The storekeeper, on doing ditto, was horrified to find that he had used the draft on the racecourse a few days before, to jit down sundry wagers on. That hit of paper wont bs put in for either discount or collec'ion, I imigine!” Temuka Licensing Committee,—The usual quarterly meeting of tlm above was hdl yesterday in the Temuku Courthouse. Present -Messrs S. D. Barker (Chairman), Inwood, Meyer, and Paterson, The police reported that the licensee of the Spur Hut Hotel hod abandoned the place since the house had been burned down, and had since entered into business in Wellington. As the owner had not asked, under Clause 107, for a removal of the license, the police suggested that it should be cancel ed. The license was accordingly onm-lled. The Chairman asked who'her any steps had been taken with regard to improving the accommodation in the Crown and Royal Hotels. Constable M u-ton replied that he understood the proprietor was going to build a new hotel on the site of the Crown Hotel, but he had no information respecting Hie Royal Hotel. He was instructed to intimate to the licensees of both hotels that the Committee bad not lost sight of the matter. It will be remembered that at last annual meeting the Committee recommended that both hotels should be improved. This being all the business, the meeting adjourned.

Raukapoka. Licensing Committee —A qnaiteriy meeting of the Licensing Comuiiltee for the Raukapuka District was whs held in the Courthonrse, Geraldine, yesterday. Present Messrs W. S. M islin (Chairman), A. Sherratt, R, S. Conk,-J. Mundell, and Dr Fish. The police report on tiie licensed homes in the district was read, and it showed they were in every instance satisfactorily conducted. The Inspector pointed out that under section 99 of the Licensing Act it was necessary for the Committee to gran' permission to Mrs Tinda'l to carry on the business of the Hi'ton Hotel. It was resolved that Mrs Tindall be authorised to carry on the hotel for another three months. The following correspondence whs received and dealt w‘th From the Under S'cretiry to the Department of Justice, Wellington, in reply to the ol<“rk to the Coinmifee, stating that application should be made for copies of the Licensing Act to the local bodies who received the license fees. It was resolved that the clerk endeavor to obtain copies for the use of members, —From the Clerk to the Geraldine County Council, enclosing an account for expenses for the year ended June 30th, showing the propoition to be paid by the County Council and the Town Hoard, pro rata on the income derived. He also requested th it the acconn's for advertisements be certified t> m future. It was resolved that the Clerk ■vr te to Mr Stubbs and enquire upon what basis the charges for exoenses are made. This being all the business the Committee Adjourned,

ih.uiKv I’owtf Board.—■ I'iia adjourned m m!: 1. meeting oi' the Temuka Town Board takes place this liViMiinj;,

Farmers* Co-operative Association.— At an extraordinary general meeting of the Canterbury Fanners’Co-operative Association in Timaru on Saturday last the minutes of the annual meeting were confirmed, as was also the following resolution passed at the annual meeting 1 hat the Articles of AssociMion be rescinded and annulled, end that tho revised Articles of Ass ■ciation as read be adopted.” Mr Grigg brought up the question of bonuses, saying he was entirely opposed to the decision arrived at the annual meeting regarding them, the Chairman (Mr Joshua Page) held that the minutes of the annual meeting having been confirmed tho matter could not be re-opened till next annual meeting. Mr Biclham then moved, and Mr Thompson seconded pro forma—“That this meeting, not being a legal one, bo adjourned for a weeli.” This was lost, and the meeting terminated.

Important Decision.— The District Court at West port was occupied for two days last week with the case White y, the Buller County Council—Claim £2OO, for injuries caused to plaintiff’s waggon mi I horses by the road giving way under them. The road was constructed by the late Provincial Council and the County Council, There wis evdence of knowledge on the part of the Council of the dangerous state of the road. The Judge direc ed the jury that the Council we-e not liable for any fault in construciion, but, if they knew of a serious danger existing on the road and carelessly neglected it ihey were liable to pay for damages sustained by any person falling into it unless such person could with reasonable c ire have avoided the danger. The Judge sa>d the qu s'ion how far the County Coun il were hound generally to keep their roads in repair was one of some doubt and difficulty which should be settled by the decision of the Court of Appeal or by the Legislature. The jury gave a verdict for £155. The County Council are moving for a new trial on tho ground that the verdict was against the weight, of evidence and that the damages are excessive.

Personal.— We regret to learn that Mr E. W. Gurr, second master in the Temuka District High School, has .resigned his position, an I intends leaving the district. The reason assigned for taking this course is that he intends spending a ye-;r or two in c 11 *ge with the view of studying for a University Degree. He leaves irara diate y for Auckland, where his father lives. During the time ho has been in the Temuka School he has given every satisfaction, and his departure will he much regretted. His good natured qualities, and kindly disposition endeared him to a large circle of friends who will very much miss him. Ori'ketand football were dead in (he district till he came. Ho succeeded in resuscitating them, and both are popular amusements at present. But what he did in this respect sinks into insignificance when compared with what he did in getting up entertainments for the schools, the churches, and charitable institutions. He was the life and soul of all sorts of amuse m nts, and pe sons having the getting up of entertainments in future will very much miss him. He is a good actor, a ijood singer, a good cricketer, a good footballer, a good schoolmaster, and a good fellow all round, and we wish him every success in his new sphere.

Native Affairs.—'The Native Minister received a telegram on Saturday morning from the Government agent nt Alexandra respecting the opening of the King Oount-y by European prospectors. The Kawhia Native Committee have dO 'B some goad work during their sitting just finished. Apart from their fixing the price for timber, about which there raiy be differences of opinion, they have passed a resolution to the effect that the whole country shall be thrown open to prospecting, and that the Government be a«ked to find some q tal'fied and respectable Huropeans to do the prospecting in oomoany with some natives to bo chosen by the Committee. Should gold be discovered Government are to make arrangements with the Committee about opening a field. Mr Ormsby, the Chairman, will at 'once see about making arrangements as to who are to be the native companions of the prospectors, and will then negotiate with Government abou l furnishing the Europeans. After this resolution was passed by the Committee, it was read to both Wahanui and Taionui, who are in the settlement, and they did nofdissent. Another proposition was to put a whole block of land through the Native Lands Court, but that was lost. An amendment was, however, carried that the Committee investigate titles. Subsequently Mr Ormsby proposed a resolution to the following effect—“ That in order to test the feeling, regarding the proposal that the Committee shall investigate titles, a larger' meeting shall he called, and a request made publicly to (he p ople that they shall allow iheir claims to be settled by the Committee, and if they rofu«e to do so, that the Committee will no longer consider it advisable to oppose the Native Lands Committee dealing with native titles within tribal boundaries.” National Bank.—The National Bank question is still gaining ground. We have now before us a pamphlet written on this subject, although its title would scarcely lead to that conclusion. The pamphlet is entitled “ The condition of S f ew Zealand ; a challenge to Sir Julius Vogel, and t !| e money-lending fraternity and lawyers,” by Lieutenant Farmer, Q.C., late of Her Majesty’s Horae Marines, now a New Zealand settler. Probably the name assumed by the writer has significance, tint if it has we confess wo cannot make it out. We ought, however, to feel highly flattered. In three or four places the Temuka Leader and its Editor are referred to iu connection with the National Bank question, and complimented on the efforts we have put fmtl> to secure so desirable an institution. >Ve have to thank the writer for the kind mid flittering manner in which ho has referred to ourselves, and to express our hope that the pamphlet will have a wide circulation. It is not so good as we would wish to see. Its literary style is certainly very dear, incisive and pleasant. Every sentence shows that it has been written by an educated, able, well-read man, capable of reasoning closely, and of putting his thoughts in an intelligible manner before his readers. Realising this we are surprised that a man capable of better things should content himself with a production which certainly does not do him justice. Tiie pamphlet appears to be got up hurriedly ; its facts are not well arranged, and it does not deal fully enough with the subject it undertakes to discuss. However, though it is not as good as we expected* coming from the suurce it does, it is well worth persual, and we hope to see it widely circulated. “ Eodoh oh Cobhs.” Ask for Well*’ “ Rough on Gurus." Quick relief, complete! permanent cure. Gurus, wart*, bunionr, Kempt borne, Prosier and Go., Agents, Christchurch. 3

Sunday School Concert.—A concert in aid of the Sunday'School attached to St. Saviour’s Church, Teinuka, whs held Inst Friday evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The attendance was good, and everything passed off satisfactorily. Tlie chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr Hamilton, who briefly spoke of the advantages of Sunday schools. The concert consisted of songs, recitations, duets, and a farce entitled “ The Little Pickle.” Mr Gurr opened the concert by playing an overture on the piano very neatly. Songs were contributed by MissLadbrooke, Miss F. Guy, Miss A media Leo, Miss Neville, Miss Ada Erwood, and Miss Eva Greaves, all of whom acquitted themselves with remarkable success. A comic song with a chorus was capitally rendered by a number of boys. Recitations were given by Miss Helen Henderson, Miss Rowe, Mr Gurr, and M'ss Elizabeth Latimer, all of whom recited well, speaking the words clearly and distinctly, and showing they had been well trained. A comic duet illustrating the quarrels between a jealous wife and her husband was sung by Miss Rowe and Mr Gurr, and was greatly applauded. This brought the first part to a close. Miss Leo opened the second part with an overture, which she played extremely well, and next 'was nlayed the farce entitled •“ The Lit tie Pickle.” This is a piece in which a boy does all sorts of mischief. He is under the guardianship of an uncle, who never believes one word he hears of the mischievousness of Jack, until, at last, he catches him plotting to play some practical jokes on himself. Mr Pinckney got up splendidly, and acted the part of the uncle remarkably well ; and Master Bolton, who acted the part of the mischievous boy, acquitted h mself with much intelligence. Master Dudley Morris, as the schoolmat-t-r, Master T. Radford as the pedlar, and Master Tracy Wills as Ihe farmer, did remarkably well ; in fact, they spoke and acted much better than the majority of amateur adults. Miss Rowe as the aunt, and Miss Harriet Sweet as Polly, filled their respective parts very creditably— and indeed the whole piece was exceedingly well done. At the close the Rev. Mr'Hamilton moved a vote of thanks to Mr Gurr, who had taken all the trouble of getting up the concert —of training the children to enact their respective parts. He would also take the opportunity of expressing his regret at finding that Mr Gurr hud decided on leaving the district, and of thanking him for the services he had rendered in the Church. The vote was carried by ac c'amation, and the proceedings wound up with the singing of •* God Save the Queen,”

A LovsiT Ohapibt.—A l*te fashion report : “Nothing can bo boiler than e chaplet of hop vines m blossom,” A 'rjoent medical review Bays: “Nothing can bo a batter renovator of the haalih than American Hop Bitten. They sid ia all the operations of nature; toning up the stomach, assisting .the food to became properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all the organs. The dictates of fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favor a right application of hops.” Read advt. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch — Nolioe re.pamphlet. F. H. Barker, Winchester —Wants married couple, without encumberance. S. 0. Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Invites tenders for rations and burials, Thomas Powell, Temuka—Announces that he has on hand large supplies of coal and firewood, which he is prepared to deliver to any part of the district. He has on sale fencing posts, stakes, and rails, etc. He runs expresses between Temuka, Winchester and Geraldine.