LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1503, 8 May 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grain Returns. During the week ended last night 1047 sacks of grain were forwarded from the Temuka Railway Station. Sixty-five sacks remained on hand* New Justices of the Peace.—Fortysix additional Justices of the Peace have been gazetted, among them being Messrs R. H. Pearpoint, A. If. Brisco, and II.W. Moore, of Geraldine. Held Otbh. —The report of the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, Geraldine, an article on the opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, and other items are held over till our next. R.M, Court, Temuka. — At the R.M. Court, Temuka, yesterday, before K. F. Gray, Esq., J.P., John Brien was brought up charged with having been drunk and disorderly on the previous evening, and fined 10s, or the usual alternative. Tenders.— Tenders will received at the Railway Engineer’s Office, Christchurch, until noon on Friday next for ploughing and subs Oiling land on the railway reserve near Arowbenua and Otaio. Specifications can be teen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Railway Station at Temuka, Timaru, and St. Andrews. Correction .— W e have been asked to make a slight correction in the report of the Inspector’s remarks on the Geraldine Elat School published in our issue of May Ist. In the seventh line from the top of the column the words “on the whole ” should have been inserted after the words “ He was unable to say the school had been well taught.” Temuka Rifles. —For some time past the Temuka Rifles have been firing for the clock presented by Captain Hayhurst. So far Corporal Hobbs tops the score, and will doubtless win if, but a few have to shoot yet, and consequently the scores are not complete. The next best man has to make 25 points to beat Corporal Hobbs, and it is not very likely he will do so. Pebpbtuai Leases.— The regulations for the formation of village settlements on perpetual leasing have been gazetted. The land to be selected is to be held on perpetual lease for the first term of thirty years, and for subsequent terms of twentyone years, without any right of acquiring freehold. The rental is based on the capital value of land, and in no case is to be less than 20s per acre, and no greater area than twenty acres will be allotted to any one applicant. Arrangements will be made for advancing small sums to assist selectors. The annual rent will be five per cent on the capital value, together with 5 per cent, on the money advanced. The Armed Forces Bill.— The Armed Forces Bill which the Defence Minister intends to introduce next session will, besides consolidating all existing Acts relating to the Armed Constabulary, Volunteers, and Militia, make provision for the alteration of the constitution of the Militia as follows The first •lass will comprise unmarried men between the age of 17 and 30 ; the second class unmau ried from 30 to 40 and married men from 17 to 30; the third class will include unmarried men from 40 to 55, and married men from 20 to 55. All above 55 will be exempt. Mr Ballance also intends to consolidate all the Acts relating to the Civil Police, and the designation of these officials is to be be changed to Armed Constabulary. The members of the Torpedo Artillery and Armed Constabulary will in future be known as the Permanent Militia Force. The East and West Coast Railway, —The taking up of the East and West Coast Railway Scheme by a wealthy English syndicate has created much excitement in Christchurch, and the correspondence columns of the local press teem with letters on the subject. The other day one of these, signing himself “ A Nelson Churchman,” announced that the only proper way to celebrate the success which has been achieved would be “ the proclamation of a public day of thanksgiving another hopes “ that the telegrams to Sir Julius Vogel re the contract being signed will bo kept out of the summary for Europe, also that the statement in it contemporary’s issue re the Park demonstration, ‘that the poor may have at least one good dinner,’ may also be kept to ourselves,” A third (who thinks that there are two ways of looking at the matter—and who evidently regrets the large land concession?) —things it is the syndicate who ought to rejoice, as they have “ had ” the people of Ibis colony. i

S.C. Amateur Athletic Club. These sports were concluded on Thursday laA, the attendance of Spectators being larger than on the first day. The following are the results : —Throwing the Cricket Bull, B. S-mthson (90 yards) I - G. Cole (87 yards), 2. 120 Yards Hurdle Race, W. A. Delamain 1; F. W. Ford, 2—time, 20 and 2-sth secs. Yaulting, Henry A, LeOren (sft 9in), 1; P. W. Ford (sft Sin), 2. One Mile Race, J, F. Grierson 1, D. Wood, 2—time, smin. Yards Handicap Hurdle Race, R. Smithson (25 yards), 1; G. Cole (20 yards), 2—time, 1 min. 2-sth sscs. One Milo Walking Handicap, E. A. Pigeon, I —time, 7min. 40secs. 150 Yards Handicap,F. J. LeCren (9yards), 1; C, H. Hamilton (ser), 2 —lime, 15 and 4-sth pecs. Two Miles Hunning Handicap, Herbert A. LeCren (50 yards), 1; R. Mackay (40 yards), 2 —time, lOmin. 35isecs. 120 Yards Scurry Race, G. Wood, I ; H. B. Black, 2—time, 13 and 4-sth secs. Five Mils Bicycle Handicap, F. A. Cutten (scr,', 1 ; Herbert A. LeOren (410 yards), 2. 100 Yards Strangers Race, F. Fish, 1 ; H. tiristol, 2 — time, 11 and 2-sth secs. Putting I6lb Slone, E. S. Rutherford (30ft lOin), 1 ; H. 8. Black (30fl Sin), 2. 100 Yards Consolation Race, G. Jones, I—time, llsecs. A dinner was held in the evening which, was well attended, and most enj ryable. Football.-—A scratch match was played in the Temuka Park on Thursday afternoon, sides being chosen by Blyth and Gray. The ball was kicked off by Blyth’s side, but was sron taken back by a sp ! endid run by E. Smith, who was not stopped till pul out of touch by Yelvm about a yard from home. On the ball Toeing thrown out a good many scrimmages endued, m which both sides worked hard. Eventually the ball was collared by Gray, who seem ed the first point. The kick was entrust'd to J. Clinch, who converted it into a goal. The ball being kicked off again some good passing was indulged it, it being kept in Blyth’s quarters until Yelvin secured it and took it well up into Gray’s quarters. After a good deal of scrimmaging and hard clay-on both sides the ball was secured by Polaschek. who obtained a try for Gray’s ride. The Iry was entrusted to Gray, but he did not s ore. The ball was soon again put in notion, when Blyth’s side made a determined rush and took it well down the field, where it was put out of touch. On being thrown out it was pnssed to Yelvin, who made a splendid goal from the field. After the ball had been kicked out again Dyson secured it and got a try, hut no score resulted. Good pliy was shown on both sid*s till the ball was taken once more into B yth’s quarters, when Clinch secured another try for Gny’s side, but did not score. A lot of scrimmages ensued, when Clinch secured another try, but again no score resulted. On ihe whole the game was a most enjoyable one, and if the members “roll up” to practice and show the sime spir t as was displayed at this game they will he able to give a good account of (hemselves on future cccHsions. For Gray’s side Polaschek, Smith, Clinch, Coltman, and Gray played well; for Blyth’s side Yelvin, Dyson, Ogilvie, and Blyth also played well. The scores were—Gray’s side, 8 points; Blyth’s, 6 points.— Another scratch match takes place to-day, commencing at 3 o’clock sharp. St, Leon’s Cihous.— The town of Temuka was awakened from its lethargy about noon yesterday by the strains ot land music, and soon after St. Leon’s Circus was heralded by a colored gentlemen with tremendous coat tails, riding a diminutive pony, and leading a large horss. The circus eavdcade c-msisted ot ten conveyances, including a band waggon, and wild beast carriages, and they made a most imposing entrance into town. After having traversed the principal streets they settled down on the vacant section in front of <tbe Leader office and pitched their tents. They have three large tents, 50 horses, and the menagerie of wild beasts consists of two royal Bengal tigers, a- black tiger, a leopard, a Russian bear, a golden tiger, a panther, an Irish fox, a Tasmanian devil, and some other animals. They have also two full grown camels one of them being a csmel which served in the Burke and Wil’s expedition to central Australia. She is 45 years of age, and i her daughter is 6 or 7 years of age. The performance commenced at 8 o’clock, in the presence of a very crowded house, and judging from the frequency and rapturous character of the applause, entire satisfaction was given. There was some very good horsemanship, the leading feature of which was the performance of little Gus St, Leon, a child five years of age, who rode two ponies in a capital manner and won great applause. The somersault equestrian act of Mr A, Bfc. Leon, Miss Ida Yernon on her Russian trick stallion Abdallah, the double equestrian act of Miss Rose Victoria and Mr Gus Sc. Leon, and the riding of seven barebacked horses by Mr Gus St. Leon were all excellent. The pony “Butterfly ” also gave great satisfaction with his wonderful tricks. Miss Ro-ina’s juggling act on horseback was splendidly done, and a tumbling act- in which eight performers took part, led by Mona. Bcho, won great applause. The contortion net of Messrs Williams and Jumbo was extremely clever, and the trick stallion, t mperor, showed great sagacity. The wire-walking by Ewar, a Japanese, was the best we have seen, while the “kicking ponies ” concluded the performance amusingly. The circus is undoubtedly the best that has visited'the district for a long time, and is well worth seeing. It will appear this evening in Geraldine, and we strongly recommend our readers not to miss seeing it, as it is seldom they have the opportunity of witnessing so good a performance. The whole programme was gone through in Temuka as faithfully as if they were remaining a whole week, and one of the leading features of the performance was that it was completely free from coaiseness, while civility and courteousness characterised the conduct of the leading members of the company in pnvite life. Strange Insubordination.— Who has not experienced a malady when a'l the faculties seem in rebellion, and lahm- is abso lately impossible? It is a condition o! nerves and stomach and brain that can only be cured by the use of that imsstible remedy, American Oo.'s Hop Bitters. Bead advt. Dj OJJINb'op Man— Weakness Dysp pus, Impotence, Sexual Debility .cured, by “ Wells’ Health Renewer.” Druggists £e npthorne, Prosser &Oo , Agents, Christchurch. * SYNOPSIS OF ADYE tt i ISEMENTL W. Wills—Result of Temuka Road Board e’eotion. St. Leon’s Circus—Appears in Geraldine to-night. Geraldine Dairy Factory—lnvite tenders for pick of 40 pigs. H. A. Rout, Temuka—lnvites tenders for roofing, painting, and varnishing the Presbyterian Church, Temuka. Yostry St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka— Return thanks to those v*bo assisted in making Annual Festival a success. N.Z. Railways.— Tenders for ploughing and subsoiling End on railway reserves at Arowhenua ond Otaia. J, D. Slater, Sydenham House—lnvites inspection of a very choice assortment of evening flowers, which be is selling at remarkably low prices.