LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1483, 23 March 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Meeting of Unemployed at Geraldine. —A mealing of the unemployed will be lield to-morrow evening at 7 o’clock sharp at Mr Huffey’a corner. Temuka Fire Brigade,—-The tender of Mr ii. T. Clmnh for the uniform* for the Temuka Fire Brigade haa been accepted. The work is to be done by Mr Clinch himself.

Temuka Monthly Sale.— The monthly sale of stock, etc,, at the Temuka yards takes place to-day. Mr K. F. Gray and Messrs J. Mundell and Co., advertise entries of sheep, cattle and pigs.

Important Sales at Geraldine.— Messrs J. Mundell and Co., submit to auction tomorrow at Geraldine, at II o’clock, 1000 merino ewer, guaranteed sound-mouthed, and in lots to suit purchasers. At 1 o’clock they hold a sale of horses, when some of the best slock in the district will be offered. Full particulars regarding both sales will be found in our advertising columns. Lawn Tennis. —The single-handed game between Mr Finekney (Temuka), and Mr Tosswill (Timaru), postponed a week or two ago on account of the weather, took place in Timaiu on Saturday, and resulted in the defeat of the Temuka representative. The I'imaru Club has thus won the match, the scores being : —First set; Timaru, 6 games! Temuka, 1. Second set: Timaru, 6 games ; Temuka, 4. The Timaru Yolunteees.— Members of the (J. Battery, Timaru Navals, and Timaru Rifles, to the number of 110, accompanied by the Garrison Band 27 strong, attended a church parade on Sunday morning last, when an appropriate sermon was preached by the Yen Archdeacon Harper. It may bo mentioned that the members of the C, Battery and Timare Navalsare now “ in camp.” Illness on the Stage. —The leading lady in the Colorado Beetles Company, Miss Yaughan, fainted while singing a ballad during the course of the entertainment in the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on Saturday evening. The sad occurrence caused some commotion, but after a short interval the entertainment was proceeded with, some slight changes being made in the programme. Mils Vaughan is subject to fits.

Entektainment at Hiiton,— An entertainment will bo given at Hilton on Friday evening in aid of a resident who has been prevented by sickness from following hi* usual calling (that of a stonemason) for some months past. Ho has a large family dependent upon him, and it is to lie hoped that the efforts of those who have token the trouble to get up, and of those who will take part in, the entertainment, will be well seconded by the public at, largo and a substantial sum raised for the desired object. Several ladies from Geraldine have promised their services, and the Geraldine Chrisfry Minstrels are also expected to attend.

Entertainment at Geraldine, —An entertainment in aid of the funds of the Geraldine Literary Institute takes place tomorrow evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The programme to be submitted consists of a number of songs, duels, and musical selections, by performers who have already established themselves as favorites, followed by a comedietta “ The Happy Pair,” The latter has been given in Temuka by the same performers who will sustain the characters to-morrow evening, and highly delighted those who were present. Altogether the bill of fare is a first-rate one and should draw together a large audience.

Humble Bees.—A great deal has been said about these bees lately, and amongst other things it has been asserted that red clover will not seed without (heir assistance, We are in a posilion to show this to be an utter fallacy. Mr Joseph Robinson, of Fairfield, Pleasant Valley, has a plot of red clover which has yielded a magnificent crop of seed this year and there bus never been ssen a bumble bee in the district. His own bees have been very busy in the clover all the s ummer, and it is conjectured that if there is anything in the assertion that a humble bee is necessary to the fertilisation of red clover, the domestic bee can perform the necessary functions.

Church Parade. —The Geraldiuo Rifles met on Sunday last at their orderly room (the Oddfellows’ Hall) to the number of 38, rank and file, under the command of Captain Moore, and marched to St. Mary’s .Episcopalian Church. Mr Henry Moore conducted the service, and read a most impressive sermon on the 2nd verse of the 2nd chapter of Joel. The Chursfi was well filled as it is quite a novelty in Geraldine to see a company of real live soldiers at Church, and it speaks well for our volunteers that they turn out in such good numbers as they did on Sunday. It reflect* very great credit on the officers for the very high state of efficiency they have got their men into in such a short time. The annual meeting of the corps lakes place this evening in the Oddfellows’ Hull at 7.30 o’clock.

Naeuow Esoapij,—The Timaru saltwater baths narrowly escaped being the scene of a diftrersing accident on Saturday afternoon. The baths are very popular, and despite (he very high tide prevailing, and consequent exceptional depth of water, at the time, they were crowded with ladies and children. Among the bathers were a number who could not swim, and one of these (Miss idallantvne) was taken by a companion (Mrs Cowan), an expert swimmer, into a deep part of the baths. All went well for a time, when Miss Ballantyne seemed to lose control of herself and grasped her companion, with the result that both sank. On rising to the surface Mrs Cowan made on effort to get to one of the ropes stretched across the baths, which she entreated her companion to grasp. It was of no use, however, and the former, finding herself becoming exhausted, appealed to a spectator to call the caretaker. This was quickly done, and he at once plunged in and by a great effort he managed to rescue both. Miss Ballantyne was perfectly helpiee:, and was taken to a dressing room by her companions and attended to. It is gratifying to state that on Sunday both ladies had quite recovered from the mishap. The accident shows that greater precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of those frequenting the baths. It would be wise if more lifebuoys were provided, and at all events one of them kept in a convenient p ace for use only in emergencies such as the one just alluded to. A female attendant is also necessary, and frequenters of the baths should beware of staying in tho water for too great a length of time*

To CORRESPONDENTS.— MI W. L. Dull' can’s letter will appear in our next issue.

Monster Mushroom. A monstrous fungus was found on Saturday last by Mr Eaine on the Waihi river bed, near the residence of Mr A, Reid. It measured in diameter nine inches, and weighed close on twopounds. It was perfect in every respect, there not being a single blemish in it.

Crown Lands. — la a recent issue we stated that the price of 1-acre sections in the townships of South Rakaia, Arowhenua, South Bangitata, Geraldine, Waimate, and Bealey had been reduced to £7 10s, an d the deferred-payment sections in Arowhenua to £lO. An official notification to that effect will be found in our advertising columns. Sir George Grey, -This distinguished gentleman passed through by the express train yesterday. He was on his way to Ashburton, where ho spoke last night. Considering his ago he looks remarkably strong. According to the Globe Encyclopedia lie was born in the year 1812, so that he is about 74 years of age. Linseed Factory, —The new engine and boiler put up at the above factory were tried for the first time yesterday, and worked excellently. There was not a single hitch, and everything worked splendidly, Mr Wickham, the Christchurch Engineer, who set them up. may be congratulated ou the first trial being so successful. The chimney stack will be finished in a few days, and a fortnight or three weeks will probably see the whole thing finished'

Tenders. —The architects to the South Canterbury Board of Education, Messrs Welt and Barber, invite tenders for the erection ot school buildings at Rangitate, for repairs to the Pleasant Valley School, for additions to the master's residence at Winchester, and for the painting, etc., of various schools and jesidences in South Canterbury. Particulars as to where plans and specifications are to be seen, and when tenders close will be found in our advertising columns.

salvation Army Meeting at Waitohi,—A correspondent supplies us with the following account of the Salvation Army Tea Meeting at WaitoH on Friday evening : —“Under the auspices of the Salvation Army a tea-fight was held in the Waitohi Schoolroom on Friday last, and notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather for several days previous, it was all that could be desired upon this occasion. As we were on our way from Temuka, some of our party greatly admired the scenery of the distant hills, and the clumps Jof trees which dotted the plain. Arrived at tha Schoolroom we found some of our Waitohi friends and a contingent from Temuka busily engaged in making preparations, and we were soon supplied with a very good tea, which, indeed, did very great credit to the friends connected therewith, to the ladies who presided at the tables, and to the caterer who supplied the eatables. The attendance was not so largo as was expected upon such a beautiful evening, but doubtless many are yet busily engaged in harvsst operations. After ‘tea a public meeting, was held in real Salvation style, conducted by Captain Williams (of Temuka), atsisted by Lieutenant Bradshaw (of 'Jitnaru). After the preliminaries of singing, prayer, and reading, addresses wore given by various soldiers from Pleasant Poinl and Temuka, and Captain Williams and the Lieutenant from Timaru, and all present appeared to greatly enjoy themselves.”

The Life of an M.P. —An M.P., deploring the evil effects of London habits on the health, said that were it were not for the American Co.’s Hop Bitters he rould not live through with the irregular hours be was forced to keep. Said he; “As soon as I feel weak and exhausted from long night sessions and meals at irregular hours, I resort to roy Hop Bitters instead of stimulants. They regulate my bowels and keep my appetite good, my brain clear, and my strength and healthare preserved.” See Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Enteitainmeut —At Hilton on Friday evening.

fl. H, Warner and Oo.—Notice re “,9afe Cure,” etc, A. M. Clark—Notice re trespassers on the Riverslea and Arowhenua estates.

John Murray—Notifies that trespassers on the Orari estate will be prosecuted. T. Barr, baker, Temuka—Offers 10s reward for the recovery of a silver watch.

W. H. Orafer —Convenes meeting of un employed at Geraldine to-morrow evening.

Commissioner of Crown Lands—Notice re Crown lands, in Arowhenua, Geraldine, and other townships. J. Mundell and Co., —Have land, d.f. plough-, roofing iron, barb wire, sheep and entile for sale privately, and have 120 acres land to let.

West and Barber —Invite tenders for building school at Rangitata, repairs to Pleasant Valley School, repairs to master’s house at Winchester, painting, etc.