LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1494, 17 April 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Holiday.-—Saturday, the 24th April, will be observed as a public holiday in Temuka.

Woodbury Races. —Acceptances for handicaps to be run at the Woodbury Races close to-day. Temuka School Committee.—A meeting of the Temuka School Committee will take place next Monday evening, A Successful Company,—The Fangiora Bicon-Curing Company have just declared a dividend of 15 per cent and added £lls to the reserve fund.

Legal. —Mr James Hay notifies that ho has commenced practice as a barrister and •olicitor in Timaru,“in the offices lately occupied by Mr W. Davidson. Football. —lb is to be hoped that there will be a good muster of footballers in the Temuka Park this afternoon, when aides will be chosen by the Captain and Deputy-Cap-tain. Play will commence at 3 o’clock.

Haetest Thanksgivings.—Harvest thanksgiving services will be conducted by the Rev. W. GK Thomas in the Weslayan Church, Temuko, to-morrow (Sunday) ; in the morning at 11, and in the evening at 6.30 o'clock.

CHESS. —A chess tournament came off last Wednesday evening in Mr G. Bolton’s house, Temkua. Mr Bolton topped the sc-jre by winning 8 and losing 2 games. Mr T. Hughes won 8 games end lost 3; Mr Randall won 6 and lost 4; Mr Fish won 5 and lost 3; Mr Mason won 5 and lost 5 ; Mr Cross won 2 and lost 9, and Mr Johnson won 1 and lost 6. The game will be continued next. Wednesday evening.

, Xmabu Woollen Factory.—ln our advertising columns will be found an advertisement from the Timaru Woollen Factory Company, who are manufacturing blankets, flannels, fancy coatings,and tweeds. The goods manufactured by the Company are not only said to be of first class ; quality, but to be less in price than the imported ones of the same class. It is to be hoped the Company has a prosperous future before it. Road Boabd Election. —The Returning Officer for the G-eraldinp. Road District, Mr C. E. Sherratt, announces that a general election of the members of the Geraldine Road Board will take place on Friday, ihe 7t,h May. All the present members go out of office but are eligible for re-election, Nominations of candidates are to be sent to Mr Sherratt before noon, on Friday, the 30th inst., and the necessary forms can be obtained from him. Death op a Well-Known Draughts Plater. Draughts players throughout New Zealand (says the Press) will regret to hear that Mr James Campbell McKay died at the residence of Mr W. 0. Duthie, Higheliffe, Otago, recently. Deceased is said to have been the best draughts player that has ever been in the colonies. It will be remembered that ho took part in the last interprovmcial draughts match, which took place in Christchurch last November.

The New Hebrides.—At a large public meeting in Dunedin on Tuesday last resolutions were passed to the effect that it is essential fur the welfare of the British colonies in the South Pacific that the independence of the New Hebrides Islands should not be ceded to any foreign power; and protesting against any foreign power being allowed to acquire a right which would enable them to deport criminals or political offenders to the Pacific Islands or interfere with existing missionary arrangements Copies of the resolutions are to be forwarded to Ctorernment,

Fat Sheep.- Mr Henry Scott, of Geraldine Duviis, had a three-quaiter-hred Liecester ewe one year old worried by dogs the other day, from which he obtained 38'hs of fur.

Another Breakdown. —The dredge Progress is proving rather costly to the Timaru Harbor Board. On Wednesday another accident occurred, the large spur wheel which drives the bucket gear breaking into two pieces. It will take several days to effect repairs.

The Taiaroa, —We understand that Mr J. W. Miles, of Temuka, had some goods in the ill-fated Taiaroa. The goods arrived from Glasgow in the Rimutuka, and were transhipped on board th« Taiaroa for the purpose of bringing them down to Timaru, The goods were insured.

Ohr Streets —Wilson Street, Geraldine, is at present receiving a substantial coat of shingle, which will bo a vast improvement during the coming winter. When this hos been put on throughout the entire length of the newly-formed road, as we believe it is intended to do, the appearance of the street will be greatly improved. Alleged Libel.— The ease of Pettengell v. Selig and Biid, the proprietors of the New Zealand Referee, for alleged libel, was tried before His Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a common jury af Christchurch on Wednesday. The plaintiff claimed £2OO damages for alleged libel, whion stated that the plaintiff had disappeared with the takings at a boxing match between Dunn and himself, leaving Dunn to pay the expenses. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants, the jury finding that there was no libel. O.Y.C. Geraldine.— A. parade of the Geraldine detachment of this Company was held on Thursday, Lieutenant Rhodes in command. The muster was not very large. The detachment was marched out to Mr W. Rustleth waite’s paddock, and put through a number of movements by Lieutenant Rhodes, after which Corporal R. H. Postlethwaite assumed command. After about an hour’s drill they were marched back to town. Considering the short time they have been in existence, and the limited opportunities they have had for drill, they showed great efficiency.

Ram and Ewe Faib.— The ram and ewe fair field under the auspices of Ihe Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association last Thursday on the grounds of the Society near Winchester, was fairly successful. There was a good attendance of buyers, and fair prices were realised. Mr John Angland of the Star Hotel, had a refreshment booth on the ground, and appeared to do a good business. The entries consisted of 176 rams and 600 ewes and lambs, and most of these changed hands. Mr K. F. Gray entered 54 rams, 370 lambs and 195 ewes. He sold 7 good Romney Marsh rams for 10s 6d each, and 24 Lincoln Rams at 10s. He disposed of all the lambs at 2s 6d each, and 195 first-cross ewes 3s 6d each. He also sold the old yards at a very satisfactory price.

The East and West Coast Railway. —The Colonial Treasurer has received a telegram from the Agent-General to the effect that he has been informed that, a quarter of a million having been subscribed, a syndicate is now ready to take up the contract for the construction of the East and West Coast Railway. For some days pest the syndicate hare been diseusdng various matters with Sir Dillon Bell, and have now intimated they would obtain specific subscription* and then stale if they were willing to proceed. It appears that, satisfied with the amount raised as a preliminary subscription, they have intimated their willingness to accept the business. The syndicate comprises very wealthy and powerful men. The conditions have been altered in some slight particulars, but the main points remain the same as in the original comruct. The exact alterations are not yetknown. The nr-ws of the information of the West Coast Railway by a syndicate was received with great satisfact ion in Christchurch, the members of the Railway League and the guarantors of the Home delegates’ costs being naturally very jubilant. Coursinq. —The Plumpton Park Coursing Club’s (N»ith Canterbury) April meeting commenced on Wednesday in most favorable weather. The hares ran very well. Ringwood, Waitangi, Bed-of-Stone and Starlight all won their courses in the April Cup, all going in fine style. Two rounds of the Derby and Oaks were run off. On Thursday the hares again ran in good form, the majority getting away. Toe result or the April Cup was a great surprise, Messrs Howe and Goodman’s Symphony and Success dividing the stakes. Symphony has always been a fair performer, but Success could hardly win a course against fourthrate doge in past seasons. Waitangi put Bed-of-Stone out in a short and unsatisfactory trial, but the sensational occurrences of the meeting were the defeat of Ringwood by Banter in the second round, and Waitangi by Success in the fourt.li. The Derby was won by Mr R, J. Kerr’s Kiilula, Nassau being runner-up. The Oaks resulted in a division between Mr J. McCausland's Feneila and Mr E. 8. B. Bell’s Belfry, after a splendid struggle, which ;the judge gave as an undecided one. Belfry broke an outside too during the course, but the injury is slight.

Present am on to Sir Geo. Gbet.— A public mei-ting to present an address to Sir George Grey on his 74th birthday took place on Wednesday night at the Opera House, Auckland, which was crowded. The Mayor (Mr Waddell) presided. On Sir George Grey making his appearance he was enthusiastically applauded. A lady presented him with a bouquet, an incident which caused fresh cheering, Mr Reader Wood and Mr Peter McKnight moved that the Mayor present the address, which motion was carried unanimously. The former made an eloquent speech, reviewing Sir George Grey’s career. The Mayor then presented a splendidly illuminated address to Sir George Grey, to which was appended 11,000 signatures of Europeans ; also an address from the natives. Some of the chiefs addressed the meeting. An ode was sung by the choir, an i poetry composed in honor of the occasion recited. The Artillery Band played the“Kawau March.” Sir George Grey, in rising to reply, was again greeted with cheers. He said he was unable to support the praise pressed upon him that night when art, music, and eloquence had been invited to do honor to a single individual. He trusted that what had taken place would stimulate the youth of the country to do their best to secure the goodwill of their I fellow-citizens —the noblest reward any public man could secure. At the close the band piayed the National Anthem, and subat q gently played Sir George Grey I to the Northern Club, with “ Auld Lang | Syria ” and other national airs. j

Sale of Rons.—At the sale of runs in Lilliburn and Kyeburn districts (Otago),prices realised were in advance of previous years from 50 to 100 per cent. Arrival of the Coptic.—The s.s. Coptic from Plymouth, viil Capetown and Hobart, reached the Heads, at Port Chalmers at 6 a.m. on Friday, and crossed the bar at 11 a.m. She left Plymouth with a large cargo and 170 passengers, 80 of whom landed at Hobart, at noon on February 27.

Gbkaldinb Christy Minstebl Club.— A meeting of the above Club was held last Thursday evening. Mr G. Kruse occupied the chair. Mr Alfred Fisher was elected Secretary, and the balance-sheet of the Treasurer showed a balance to credit. It was decided that members should not be asked to pay subscriptions until further notice, and a Committee was formed to draw up rules. The meeting then adjourned to Saturday, April 29,

Barefaced Robbery,—A jobbery was committe i on Thursday night at Geraldine of a particularly barefaced character, Mr Mitchell, manager for the Singer Sewing Machine Company at Timaru, has been ia the habit for several years past, of leaving his travelling van in the yard of the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, whenever his business brought lum to town. While the van was standing in its usual place on Thursday night some person stole a sewing machine out of it. Mr Mi cbell did not discover the theft till the next morning, when he immediately gave information to the police. The value of the machine was about £7.

Impudent Theht.—One of the most impudent robberies we have heard of for a long time occurred in Temuka last Tuesday evening, when a thief, with presumably a literary turn of mind, entered the front room of a householder and stole a rather valuable work on the wars between Russia and Turkey. A number of other books were lying on the table, but none of them were interfered with. On a member of the family returning home he found the front door open, and this led to the discovery of the theft. The circumstance should act as a warning to other householders.

District Court, Timaru.—A sitting of the District Court took place in Timaru yesterday, His Honor Judge Ward presiding. In re James McDonald, a bankrupt, the application for order of discharge was adjourned to May 7. John Wright, junior, a bankrupt, was granted an order ot discharge. Mr Knubley applied for and was granted costs from the estate of Jas. Mcßetb, a bankrupt. Probate was granted in the estate of the late J. G. Stewart, subject to certain conditions. An application for letters of administration to Mary Ann Eagle in the estate of the late Elizabeth Eagle was not granted, as the affidavits put in did not state whether or not the deceased left other children who might have a prior claim. On the application of Mr J. Hay letters of administration were granted to J. H. Sutter in the estate of the late William Muuro, conditionally on power of attorney being produced. An order nisi was granted calling on P. LeCren to show cause why probata should not be granted to him, or why administration should not be granted to Kate Emily Hall in the estate of Henry Cain, The order was atade returnable on March 7.

Banner of Faith Society.—The above Society, which it will be remembered has recently been established in connection with the St.Saviour’s Sunday School, Temuka, held its fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening in the rooms formerly used by the Young Men’s Club. There was a large attendance of children—larger, in fact, than on any former occasion and several new members were enrolled. The programme for the evening consisted of Bible reading and a short address and model lesson by the President, the Rev. T. A. Hamilton. The subject selected was the early life of David up to the time of his encounter with Goliath. The children displayed great interest throughout the evening, and seemed to thoroughly appreciate (he various moral lessons drawn from the subject. Several hymns were sung during the course of the evening, Mrs Hamilton presiding at the harm miura. For the information of our readers we may state that the name of the Society has been taken from the Magazine circulated in connection with the parish. Its o ! j-cts are briefly to promote a healthy tone among the young generation by giving each fortnight an address on some subject of interest, not necessarily of a religious character, and, by way of encouragement prizes are given for various subjects—such as for the best recitation, model of any kind, the best bouquet of flowers, and so forth. At the next public entertainment there will be a “spelling-bee,” for boys only, together with staging and recitations.

Telephone fos Temuka. —Mr D. Inwood, of Winchester, has for some time past been putting forth efforts to get Winchester, Temuka, and Timaru connected bj telephone, Several letters have passed between himself and the Telegraph Department on the subject, and at last he has succeeded in extracting from the authorities the offer contained in the following documents : —“Post-office and telegraph Department. General Post-office, Wellington, 23rd March, 1886. —Gentlemen, —I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your further letter of the 4th ultimo, concerning the desired telephone line to Winchester, The agreement of certain firms of Temuka to subsidise the line up to a certain amount has been taken into consideration j and, for the greater convenience and clearness, I now sand you, on a separate sheet attached hereto, the conditions on which the D portment will undertake the construction of the line and supply of the instruments. The prices named, which I regret cannot be reduced, I have only to add cover the cost of everything to the subscribers. I shall be ghd to hear early that the terms are accepted.—l have the honor to be* gentlemen, your obedient servant, 0. Lemon, Superintendent. Messrs Inwood and Co., Winchester Flour Mills, Winchester, Timara.” “ Conditions: Taking Temuka to be 12 milt s from Timaru, and Winchester to be 16 miles, and that a single wire (o Temuka, to be switched on to separate wires from that office as required, would be the arrangement, w« should, consistently with our present Telephone Exchange rates, have to charge as follows ; —£B a year to each of 6 subscribers for the wire from Timaru to Temuka, £4S ; £4 a year additional to each (except to Inwood and Co.) for a wire of not more than one mile long from Temuka office to the premises to be connected, £2O ; £l6 a year additional to Inwood and 00. for four miles of wire, ditto, ditto, £l6; £2 each for switching (this is only £1 per month), £l2 ; total, £96. This would amount to £26 a year from Messrs Inwood and Co., and £l4 a year from eaoh of the 5 applicants in Temuka, It would not pay to do it for less, ’ We understand that Mr Inwood is quite ready to pay £26 a year if five can be got in Temuka ready to pay £l4 a year each. Wo trust thoss interested will give the matter immediate consideration, as it would be very useful and convenient for Temuka people to be able to speak to Timaru people, without the and trouble of proceeding there*

The Eastbe Holidays.— In our advertising columns will be found the tram arrangej raents for the Easter holidays and Christchurch Autumn races. Return tickets (23s 6d first class and 17s 6d second class) will be issued from Temuka to Dunedin from the 21st to the 26th April, inclusive, available for return up to and including the 10th May, Excursionists may break the journey at any station and can travel by any ordinary train or by a 'special train which will run on the sixht of the 22nd, and be due at Temuka at 12.20 a.m. Return tickets from any station to any station will be issued from the 21lt to the 26th April, inolusiue, and be available for return up to the 3rd May. Volunteer Hail, Gbealdinii. The contractors for the new Volunteer Hall, Messrs Clinch and Lloyd, commenced work on the foundations yesterday. The building is to occupy a very central position in the town, being almost opposite Mr B. H. Fear point’s store, and adjoining the publie pound. It will be a most commodious ball, 100 ft long by 40ft wide, with 14ft studs, the roof being supported by ties and principals. It will be lighted by four windows on each side, and space has been left at the back' to build an additional room whenever it may be wanted. It is also intended at some future time to erect a stage at the south end, ia order that it may be used for public enter lainments. The new building will doubtless prove a great boon to the local company of volunteers. Mr D. McKenzie is the architect. Town Improvements.—The new buildings which are being erected at the. corner of Wilson Street and the Main Bead, Geraldine, to replace those destroyed by fire some few months ago, ace now rapidly approaching completion. The brick portion of the old building, which was used as a dwelling house, and only partially destroyed, has been thoroughly renovated, new inside partitions in some oases being put in, and the whole plastered afresh by Mr John Brown. Mr W. Young, who is the contractor for the building, has made good progress with his work, and expects to get through it i o about seven days. Mr H, R, Pratt, too, is working early and late at his contract for the painting, and hopes to finish about the same time. Mr Lawson is, we believe, to occupy the corner shop, and Mr M. Connolly the shop adjoining. When completed the new building will form a handsome addition to that part of the town. It will cost about £330. Mr D. McKenzie is the architect, One pleasing feature of the matter is that the whole of the work has been done by the local tradesmen, on whom it reflects great credit. Rakgitata Island.— Mr Thomas Seatree (formerly evangelist, England) who is just now visiting South Canterbury, de iveriug h series of popular lectures entitled “ London by Day ” and *• London by Night,” etc., visited RangiUta on Wednesday evening last, and Jcc ured in the above schoolroom. M r S Buxton was voted to the cha v . The meeting was opened by the sinking of one of Sankey’s hymns, after which the Chairman introduced the lecturer, who delivered a very interesting address. Owing to being unable to give more than one evening to Rang'tata he only gave pari of the above lectures. He spoke "f the different places ot note and interest, and sights, and conditions of men, concluding with a very earnest appeal on behalf of tern* perance. He produced the nutritious portion of a quart of ale, after having taken the alcohol and water away from it. There were 39 ounces in Weight in the quart of ale, and after taking the water and alcohol away there remained the ' small amount of nutritions substance which be produced, which only weighed an ounce or two. The lecturer then poured the alcohol (spirit) into two saucers, and set fire to it, explaining bow it was created, qnd destroyed. He then asked any who had not signed to come forward now. The Chairman then Said he thought the majority present had already signed. The meeting was interspersed with the singing of some of Sankey’s hymns, Mr Thomas Buxton presiding at the organ. A collection was taken to defray expenses, which was liberally subscribed to, A vote of thanks to the lecturer brought the meeting to a close. We learn that Mr Seatres has letters from Mr Matthew Burnett to friends of temperance in the different towns visited by that gentleman last year. He will visit Geraldine and afterwards come to Temuka. Bazaar and Gift Auction.-—The bazaar and gift auction in aid of the funds of ths Pnsbyterian Church, ‘.Temuka, took place yesterday, and were a great success. The bazaar was opened at 11 a.m. m the Volunteer Hall. There were three long tables, of stalls, and one refreshment table, all of which were well stocked with goods, and presided over by ladies belonging to tbs congregation. At the first stall Misses McNair, Blyth, and Bissett presided , the second was superintended by Mrs Taylor and Misses Hay and McCullough ; the third by Mrs McCaskill, and the refreshment table by Mrs Mackintosh and Mrs Hay. These ladies were assisted by several other ladies, and all worked most energetically. The refreshments were excellent, and were supplied free of cost to’ all who desired to partake of them. On the stalls was a large supply of fancy goods, baby linen, clothing, woollen goods, pictures, and works of art—and some sf the things, such as cushions, were really very handsome. The ladi- s who were in charge of them were most energetic in their efforts to sell, and, as a large number of persons visited the ball during the afternoon, they were very successful. The goods were, of course, given free of cost to the Church, and people of all denominations contributed most liberally. There was a large entry of sheep, pigs, fowls, and produce at Mr Gray’e yards, and these were disposed of at very good prices in the afternoon. People from all parts of the district were in town, and the bidding was very spirited. In the evening Mr Gray auctioned off the goods that re nfiained unsold after the day. There waa a liirge attendance, and things brought very satisfactory prices. The sile at Mr Gray’s yards realised about £l6. About £35 subsniptions in money were also received, the •do of goods during the day realised about £2O, and the goods sold by auction at night ' about another £2O, so that taken altogether the gross receipts will be about £9O. Such ■ ri suit, in times like those is extremely satisfactory, and reflects great eredit on tho liberality of the people. All connected with the bazaar worked most energetically. But the way Mr Bout worked deserves special praise. He seemed to be everywhere ot once. One saw him at the stalls, but the next moment he was to be found at Mr G;ay’s auction room, and shortly after collecting up more gifts for the bazaar. There can be no doubt but that to his energy and tact, the bazaar owed the greater part of its success.

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Gbain.—Daring the week ended yesterday 5567 sacks of grain were forwarded from the Temuka Bailwaj Station, and 1235 remain on hand. The fine weather is being taken fall advantage of by farmers, threshing being in fall swing. Tkmdka Rifles.—ln our advertising columns will be found an important notice regarding the encampment of the Temuka Rifles in the Park during the next few days. The Company are requested to parade at the drill shed at 7 o’clock this evening, in marching order, and in full dress, with leggings, when they will proceed to the camp. The Company will have a pretty busy time of it during the week, the revilld sounding at 5.30 a.m., and lights out at 10.30 p.m., the men of course pursuing their usual vocations during the day. There will be drill from 6 till 7 a.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m. Breakfast and tea will be provided at the camp, Mr Lee being the caterer. This short spell of camp life will be followed by the Easter Encampment at Oaraaru, in which 35 of the Temuka Rifljss are' expected to take part. To enable a number of the Volunteers to proceed to Oamaru, a petition was yesterday presented to Mr K. F. Gray, the Chairman of the Temuka Town Board, requesting him to proclaim Saturday next a holiday, and he nas kindly acceded to the request. There will bo a Church parade to-morrow morning, and the members not in camp as well as the band will parade at the camp at XO a.m. Pacts. Close confinement and carefu attention to all factory work gives the operatives pallid faces, poor appetites, languid, miserable feelings, poor blood, inactive liver, kidneys, Ac., and all the physicians and medicines in the world ephnot help them unless they get out of doowrir use American Co.’s Hop Bitters. None need suffer if they will use it freely. See Advt. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISE MEN 13. Temuka Rifles—Company orders. Thomas Orr, Waitohi —Tresspass notice. Public Holiday—ln Temnka on Saturday next. James Orr, and B. Chapman— Trespass notice. Timarn Wollen Factory Company—Business notice. Road Board Office, Geraldine—Wants a general servant. Jas, Hay, Timaru—Has commenced practice as a barrister and solicitor. C, B. Sherratt—Notice re election of members of Geraldine Road Board, J. Mundell and Co,—Tenders for lease of Oakley Farm, Oran, close to-day at 1.30 p.m. Mercantile and Bankruptcy Gazette Notice that price is reduced to one guinea per annum. W. Oldfield, Temuka—Announces that he fells prime crossbred mutton at 3i a tide at bis shop, next door to Mr T. Barr’s, Temuka.