LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1474, 2 March 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Bridge. —Tenders for 'repairs to the Temuka Traffic Bridge close at 10 a.m. to-day. Temuka Road Board. — The monthly meeting of the Temnka Road Board takes place to-day. Railway Excursion.—A railway excursion from Timaru to the Wuihoa takes place on Thursday afternoon. R.M. Court, Temuka. The weekly sitting of the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Temuka, will be held to-morrow. Geraldine Volunteer Hall.— Tenders for the erection of this hall close with Mr I). McKenzie, Geraldine, at 6 p.m. to-morrow.

Winchester Fair. —The monthly fail at Winchester takes place next Thursday. Farmers are reminded that no charges are made for entries unless the same are sold.

Tbndebs. —The Geraldine Road Board, invite tenders for forming ford near Chapman’s on the Geraldine Road. Particulars may be obtained at. the Road Board Office. Obabi Bkidsb School. —The annual treat and distribution of prizes to the children attending the Orari Bridge School will be held on Friday next, sth inst. Tea provided for adults at le each. Children attending the school will be free.

Faxes. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will sell fat and store sheep and cattle, pigs, etc., at Winchester Fair on Thursday next. On Wednesday, March 24th, they will hold a horse fair at the Geraldine yards. Sydney buyers will be in attendance. Entries are now being received.

Blue Ribbon Meeting,—A Blue Bibbon meeting will take place at Winchester next Monday evening, when addresses will be delivered by the Ministers. There will be good music, as the Temuka choir is to be present, and refreshments, free of charge, are to be provided.

Impohtant to Ownebs op Teaction Engines. —The Geraldine Road Board publish a notice this morning to the eff ct that, they will not be responsible for any damage caused by the passage of traolion engines over a number of bridges m the road district (particularised in the advertisement). These bridges being of old timber are considered unsafe for traction engines.

Canterbury Crown Lands.— The Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, has had printed a compact list of Crown Lands for sale in the Canterbury Land district, and it will be supplied to anyone applying for it at the Land Offices at Christchurch and Timaru. The land is arranged, and shows the number of lots still open for sale, the average size of the allotments, the price per acre, and tha conditions under which it is open for sale. A corrected notice is to be issued half-yearly, and will be posted up at all railway stations and Road- Board offices. Revenue Return. —A return was recently published showing the respective revenue contributions of the various provim-ial districts, from which it appeared that Otago contributed £764,621, Wellington £4*6,227. Auckland £463,163, Canterbury £416,168 A further return has been compiled, exhibiting the respective amounts of revenue contributed in proportion to population by the various provinces, and the result is to show that Canterbury contributes £3 8s 9d per bead, Auckland £4 Is Id, Otago £4 19s 2d, and Wellington £0 13s lOd per head. New Zealand Grasses.—Mr Murphy (says the Press) has received some amazing specimens of English grass grown in the Hawera district. Of several different kinds, not one is under 6ft, while some are about 10ft in length. Other specimens are fast collecting at the A. and P. Rooms, and Mr Murphy proposes to arrange them in a day or two for the inspection of those interested. They are destined afterwards for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, where they will convey an encouraging idea of the feitility of our soil.

Rktobving Home. —Yesterday the express tram from Dunedin to Christchurch was crowded with persons returning home from the Dunedin races. A considerable number of racehorses were also on the train.

Vital Statistics,— The following are the vital statistics for the Temuka district for the month of February:—Births, 8; msrriagos, I ; deaths, 3. For the Geraldine district the statistics wereßirths, 16; deaths, 2. No marriages were registered. Choir Picnic. —The annual picnic of the choir of St. Mary’s Episcopalian Church, Geraldine, was held on Friday last on the grounds of Mr W. U. Slack at Pleasant Valley. The day was beautifully fine and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Gbhaldinb Monthly Sale.— The monthly sale of stock, etc,, at the Geraldine Saleyards takrs place to-morrow. Messrs J, Mundell and Co. publish a very lengthy list of entries, including sheep on behalf of the Hon. L. Walker, C, G. Tripp, Esq., and others, and the pure-bred bull “ Belierophon” and a bull calf by “Bellerophon ” on account of W. U. Slack, Esq. Mr K. P. Gray alio sells sheep, cattle, pigs, and horses. Trotting. —For the Handicap Time Trot at the Ashburton Tradesmen’s Meeting on Thursday week, Mr C. btory (Temuka) has entered Alice Grey, and Mr M. Wightman (PlenSinf. Point) has entered Wait-awhile, both grey mares. The former is conceded 25so(S, and the latter 15secs. The other entries are; —Kate, scratch; Alma, ssecs; Bijou, XOsees; Queenie (Storey’s) 20secs; Queenie (Wilkinson’s), 20secs; Lady Grey, 25a.?cs ; Bismarck, SOsecs ; Maori Girl, 30secs; Ructions, 35secs; Diamond, 35sees; Dick, 35secs.

Geraldine Dairy Factory. The usual monthly meeting of the Directors of the Geraldine Dairy Factory took place yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs VV. Moore (Chairman), id. 11. Posllethwaite, Mundell, Shiw, Grant, Skinner, and Dunlop. The Chairman stated that owing to his having to leave for Home he mast resign his position as Director and Chairman. It was resolved—“ That the resignation of the Chairman be accepted with regret, and that leave of absence be granted, so that he may retain his seat as a Director.” Mr R, H. Postlethwaite was appointed Chairman, and Mr Dunlop a member of the Finance Committee. The amount of milk received during the month was 15508 gallons, for which £232 Os lid was paid. R.M. Court, Timaru.— At the R.M. Court, Tim iru, yesterday, before J. Bos wick, E-q., R.M., Mary Doig was charged with stealing a gold locket and chain from Elizabeth Cremer, of Burkes Pass. The prosecutor missed the jewellery last November, and the accused was afterwards seen wearing it. For the defence the accused said the articles were given to tier by a man, who, with another witness, she expected to be present. The case was dismissed. A boy named Fogarty was charged with throwing stones, and, ns his father would not promise to give him a severe whipping in the presence of a policeman, a fine of 10s was imposed, A number of owners of unregistered dogs were fined, in some instances 10s, and in others, 20s, with costs.

Belfield School Committee. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Belfield School Committee was held in the schoolroom on February 20th, at 7.30 p.m., when the following members were present;— Messrs E, Griffiths (Chairman), Newport, Annals, Ellery, and Hansen. Memorandums from the Board of Education re elections were received, and the Committee unanimously agreed to record their rotes in favor of the following gentlemen; For the extraordinary vacancy, Mr Edward Glares Stericker, Timaru ; for the ordinary vacancies, the Bev. George Barclay (Geraldine), Mr Samuel William Goldsmith (Waimate), and the Rev. William White (Pleasant Point). The Chairman then read the Inspector’s report, which was considered, on the whole, very satisfactory. A few small accounts were submitted and passed for payment. Messrs Ellery and Brown were appointed the Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, and the meeting closed.

Got no Rbdhess.— At the Dunedin Police Court on Thursday, George Kennard was charged, on the information of Fred. Fulton, gentleman, with that on the 19th February he did unlawfully, falsely, and maliciously write and publish of and concerning him the said Fred. Fulton, a certain false, scandalous, and defamatory libel in the words following: “To the Editor of the Evening Herald. Sir, • —I am not. personally acquainted with Fred. Fulton, but always understood ho was a gentleman. However, after carefully reading his letter this evening, I came to the conclusion that ho ceased to be a gentleman when he ceased to be a drunkard (meaning that he, the said Fred, Fulton, had been a drunkard).— l am, eto.,G Kbnnabd.” Plaintiff’s solicitor attempted to show that there was au oHjectionul pi act ice of referring to temperance lecturers as reformed drunkards. Evidence was given by plaintiff, in whioh he denied ever having been a drunkard. He was cross-examined as to what constituted a drunkard, whom ho described as “ a man who is habitually drunk, who giyos constant annoyance to the police, who is neglectful of his family, a scandal to himself, and a disgrace to the city in which he lives.” After hearing some other evidence, the Bench dismissed the ease.

Lecture, —On Sunday evening last the Rev. Geo, Barclay delivered one of his in teresting lectures, in the Presbyterian Schoolroom, Geraldine. The subject was “The New World and the Old —or, What Christianity has been doing for Society.” The leolurer opened his discourse by reading th« 4th verse of the 10rh chapter of the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians ; “ For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through Ood to the pulling down of stronghold",” and tbon explained that the weapons referred to by the Apostle were the gospel, and the stronghholds, vie-, ignorance, and sin of every farm. In answer to the questions, “ What has the gospel done P and is the world to-day any better for Christianity P” the lecturer at length described the degraded state of society under the Roman law at the time of Christ's advent upon earth. He instanced the relationship then existing between parents and children, and between husband and wife. Children were disposed of according to the wills of the parents, and women were looked upon as mare chattels. It took ages to accomplish tha amelioration and disappearance of these barbarisms, and it is to the humanising power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that the reformation is due. Perhaps no section of humanity had benefited so by the change as women, and the lecturer considered they should be most thankful to that power whioh had raised them from the debased position they held when the work was begun. The lecturer concluded with an earnest appeal to parents to bring up their children in the light of a religion which bad done so much for them. There was a good attendance at the lecture, As the subject was a broad one, and could not be exhausted in oos address, Mr Barclay promised to continue it at a future date.

Death oe an Asylum Attendant.—A telegram from Wellington state* that regarding a rumor current a few days ago about a former attendant at the Asylum having been so badly treatedrby a female patient as to necessitate her admission to the Hospital, the facts now ascertained are that one Sunday evening, early in December, one of the female patients attempted to commit suicide by hanging herself. She was cut down before death ensued, and Miss Cameron was deputed to see that she did not repeat the performance. During the time Mus Cameron was on the watch, the patient jumped up and caught her by the throat, evidently intending to strangle her. Miss Cameron was in indifferent health at the time, having contracted a severe cold, which flaw to her lungs, and the assault, added to a debilitated condition, gave her such a shock, that she was obliged to enter the Hospital on the 11th December, and expired on Friday. She was 19 years of ago, and formerly resided at Riverton.

An Alabaster Box.—Young girls finding their complexion growing sallow, and their akin becoming rough or freckly, resort to perfumed ointments for a restoration of their b’ootn. All such should use Am mom OoV Hop Bitters, which will restore bloom to cheeks, whiteness and beauty to their com plezion, making rich blood, good health, and happy smiles. Read Advt. Holloway's Ointment and Pills,—ln all outward complaints a desperate effut should he made to at . once remove these annoying iefi mities, and of establishing a oure. the remarkable remedies discovered by Professor Holloway will satisfactorily ucoomp'lsh this desirable result, without any of these dangers or drawbacks which attend the old method of treating ulcerative in flimautious, scrofulous affections, and scorbutic annoyances, The most timid invalids may use both the ointment and pills with the utmost safety with certain success, provided a moderate attention be bestowed on their accompanying “ Directions.” Both the preparations soothe, heal, and purify. The’one assists the other materially in effecting cures and renewing strength by helping exhausted nature just when she needs such succour,

SYNOPSIS OF AD VE R USE MEN IS.

Orari Bridge—School treat on March sth. Blue Ribbon Meeting—At Winchester on Monday evening. •T. A. Young—Notifies that Winchester Fair takes place next Thursday. Geraldine Road Board—lnvite tenders for improving ford near Chapman’s, Geraldine Road ; notify that certain bridge* is the district are unsife for traction engines, J. Mundell and Co. —Sell fat and store sheep and cattle and pigs at Winchester Fair next Thursday; announce that they will hold horse fair at Geraldine Yards on the 24th March.