LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1507, 18 May 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Opposition.—A rumor h&s been current in Wellington that the leadership of the Opposition will be offered to Mr Bryce. Bank of Issue.—The Wellington csrrespoudent of the Press states Mr Bathgate is going to revive hia Bank of Issue scheme, but it will be strenuously opposed by the Government. Rate.—lt is notified in our advertising columns that the Temuka Eoad Board at their next meeting intend to strike a rate of libs of a penny in the £, for the year ending March 31st, 1887. Gbbaldine Pbesbytebian Chubch.— The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, takes place on the 21st May, instead of the 20th, as stated in the Church plans. Tendeks.—ln nnother column Mr C. S. Totton, Overseer to the Mount Peel Road Board, advertises for tenders for work at Andrew's Creek; Orari Gorge. Tenders to be in on or before Friday, May 21st. Sale at Gebaldine. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold an important sale of 98 draught unci hackney horses at the Geraldine yards to-morrow. On account of Mr Andrew Reid they sell on the same date draught and hackney horses, steers and heifers, etc. Football. Practice will be held at Temuka every afternoon this week, commencing at three o'clock, and on Thursday afternoon a scratch match will be played. Players are requested to attend the practices in force, so as to be thoroughly prepared for the match with Merivale on the 24th. The New Justices op the Peace.— Messrs Arthur H. Brisco, Robert Henry Peorpoint, and Henry Walter Moore were to have been sworn in yesterday as Justices of the Peace, but, owing to Mr H. Clinton S. Baddley, 8.M., not being present at the Court, the ceremony was postponed till a future issue.

Temuka Monthly Sale.—The monthly Bale of stock, etc., at Temuka takes place to-day. Mesßrs J. Mundell and Co. sell sheep, cattle, and pigs, and Mr K. F. Gray, in addition to entries of stock, will offer a quantity of furniture at his rooms, and a lot of bridge timber at the Temuka Boad Board yerd.

The Winchesteb School. The Winchester School re-opened yesterday, it haying been ciosed while some necessary repairs were effected. It is to be hoped thatjparents will now send their children to the school regularly and thereby assist the teachers to make up as much as possible for the time that has been lost.

R.M. Coubt, Temuka.—At this Court on Saturday last—A. M. Clark and K. F. Gray, Esqs., J.P.'s, on the Bench—Harry Long was fined 10s and costs for being druok and incapable on the previous evening. Edward Hughes was charged with a similar offence and also with indeoent exposure. For the first offence he was fined 10*, and the latter charge was dismissed. PoHiiTBT, Pigeon, Caxaby, and Cat Shott.—The annual show under the auspices of the Timaru Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Cut Association takes place on Friday and Saturday, tho 9th and 10th of July. It has been decided to expend the same amount on prizes as last year, viz.: £l2O 4s 6d, and £SO 7s 6d on the art union. Last year the exhibi* tion was visited by 2500 persons. Census Yagabibs.—Some very funny items always crop up when a census is taken, and the Greymouth Star hears of one man not a hundred miles away from Greymouth who entered his sex as "not known," and in the occupation column he put down "married." In the column devoted to farming implements a man up the valley, opposite the words threshing machines, entered " my wife."

Thb Holidays.—Eeturn excursion tickets to Dunedin will be issued at the Temuka Kailway Station on 21st, 22nd, and 24th May, and will be available for return till the end of the month—first class tickets, 23s 6d ; and second class, 17s 6d. Saturday return tickets from any station to any station can be obtained on the same dates, and will also be available for return till the end of the month.

THK QtfEENANDTHB ATTOBMET-GrENBItAX, —Her Majesty is not only punctual herself, but she believes in other people observing the same virtue. When Sir Charles Mussel), the Attorney-G-eneral, went to Buckingham Palace the other day to be knighted, he was half an hour late for his appointment. Thereupon Her Majesty, naturally indignant, refused to dub bim at all that day, and he had to go down to Windsor subsequently to get through the ceremony. Thb Weatheb. —The district was again visited with another downpour on Thursday evening, which continued almost without intermisiion till Saturday afternoon, when it moderated. Notwithstanding the quantity of rain that fell, the rivers did not rise so high ns might have been expected, owing, no doubt, to the fact that snow was falling on the hills. In the Greraldine district, beyond destroying the fords which have just been repaired since the last fresh, no damage is, so far, reported. The weather on Sunday and yesterday was fairly good.

Town Improvements. The surface men of the Geraldine Town Board, who had to suspend operations in connection with the layiag of the asphalt and kerbing on account of the recent heavy rains, were enabled to resume work yesterday morning, the weather having moderated. —Messrs Clinch and Lloyd, who last week succeeded in erecting the framing of the new Volunteer Hall, and were then compelled to let the work Btnnd over on account of the wet, also made a fresh start. Should the weather continue fine good progress will be made with both works during the next few weeks. Woodbury Jockey Club.—-A meeting of the Committee of the Woodbury Jockey Club was held on May llth« Present— Messrs Dean, Corbett, Gould, Jansen, Goodwin, and Dooley. Mr Corbett was voted to the chair in tho absence of the President, Mr Flatman. The hon. secretary, Mr J. H. Dean, read the balance-sheet, which showed the total receipts to be £ll3 14s 7d, and the expenditure £lO5 9s 4d leaving a balance of £8 as a nucleus for next year. Besides this there are some outstanding subscriptions which it is expected will increase the funds in hand to about £l4 or £ls. Mr Flatman then took his seat. Tbe balance-sheet as read was considered highly satisfactory, and was adopted. On the motion of Mr Corbett, seconded by Mr Gould, 1 it wss unanimously resslved—" That a hearty vote of thanks be given to Mr Allan Macdonald for the use of his paddock for racing purposes." Totes of thanks were then given to the following gentlemen for their valuable services :—Mr Flatman as Chairman of meetings, Mr Corbett as handicapper, and Mr Dean as secretary and treasurer. The yotes having been acknowledged, two small accounts wore passed and the meeting terminated, all being highly pleased at the sueoesi ol their annual sporting evenU

MiflKON Services.—Th» mission services in connection with tba Anglican Churches at Temuki and Geraldine commence on the evening of the 27th May and conclude on the 2nd June. The Eev. Mr Maion will conduct the mission at Geraldine, and the Eer. Mr Bodington the one at Temuka. The arrangements for the serrioes are most complete. Bolt at Temuia.—A horse attached a trap belonging to Mr J. Mclnness, bolted away from his house yesterday and went elong the street at a furions rate. Turning the corner near the convent, the trap capsized, with the result that the two shafts and the splash boards were smashed to pieces. Mr Mclnness came up to the horse before it got any further snd caught it, and foo.nd; that no damage beyond what is above enumerated had been done. Cost oar thb DrNAMiTB Soabk.—The British Civil Service Estimates for 1886-87 contain, among other items, one of £36,000 for " the expenses of police engaged on special duties in connection with dynamite outrages," being £2OOO less than the estimate for the same service last year. There is no charge this jear for "repairs of damage by dynamite explosion" in the Houses of Parliament, undei which heading the estimate for the financial year 1885-86 was £8625, made up of the following items :—Repairs to the House of Commons, £5600; furniture, clocks, &c, £550: electrical installation, £75. The entire estimate for "criminal prosecutions and quasi-criminal proceedings," which is' put at £25,000, is £SOOO less than last year,'

Mishap is thb Tihabo Habbob.—An unfortunate accident happened in the Tiuaru harbor on Friday afternoon. Among the vessels ia port was the Annie Bow, just arrived, coal laden, from Newoastle. The inner berths being occupied she was placed at an outer one, not entirely protected from the range caused by the heavy sea running outside. The. consequence was that she labored somewhat heavily, and about halfpast 4 o'clock parted her cables and drifted northwards. Sail was quickly set and she put out to sea, it being unnecessary for, the tug Titan to render any assistance. The other vessels in port laid as snug as possible. The heavy seas had no damaging effect oh the breakwater, but a wave of unusual dimension which broke oyer it washed a railway truck off the line, and knocked down two of : the men who were assisting to unload the ».9. Omapere, laying at the' outer wharf. The men were unhurt.

Pabliambntaby. —la the Legislative Council on Friday afternoon, the Hon. Mr Buckley brought up the report of the oommittee appointed to prepare the Address in Reply, and the Hon. Mr Barnicoat gave notice that on Tuesday he would more its adoption. Captain Bailhe waa appointed Chairman of Committees. Mr Hart gave notice of: the following question for Tuesday :—'f To ask the Colonial Secretary whether, in view of its importance in the local manufacture of artificial manure, Government is prepared to take off the duty of 17 per cent imposed on sulphur; also to ask the Colonial Secretary if the book which it was then understood was to be published and which was to contain the interesting speech of the Premier delivered at the closing of the Industrial Exhibition had yet been printed ; has the information contained in the Speech been amplified, and the book been placed in the hands of members?" The Council then adjourned to Tuesday. Tkmuka KiiTißß. The firing for the marble clock offered by Captain Hayhurst to the highest scorer, was concluded last Saturday, and resulted in Corporal Hobbs winning it. The firing commenced in the month of February|last, seventeen competitors entering the lists. One day in every month since then the competitors have fired, but as time went on they fell oat, leaving the field to only four, namely, Sergeant Guy, Corporal Hobbs, and Privates Whitehead and Hobbs. The ranges were—2oo, 300, 400, and 500 yards; five shots at each range, military positions. The result of the firing was as follows : Hobbs, Ist month 59,2nd month 49, 3rd month 61, 4th month 51; Sergeant Guy Ist month 55, 2nd month 59, 3rd month 44, 4th month 55 ; Private Whitehead Ist month 56, 2nd month 36, 3rd month 42, 4th month 44 ; ; Private Hobbs Ist month 45, 2nd month 41, 3rd month 42, 4th month 36. The Volunteers are taking energetic steps towards making their annual ball which comes off on the 24th of May next a success,

Bbmbdy iob Colds.—The following "new remedy for colds" taken from the OarietS church Press should be of interest at the presentseaaon of the year :—Whenever you contract a cold, before resorting to drugs of any kind, the following is reoommended. If able, go out into the open air, and breathe copiously and deeply and slowly for about twenty times, repeating every hour until cured. If unable to go out, have the windows and d oors open, wrap yourself in blankets or other warm clothing, durißg which time do as just directed. Some persons having had a cough for six weeks, are said to have got rid of it by this process; also cured themselves of colds newly contracted; therefore everywhere try to cultivate full and frequent long inflation by breathing dear out, clear in, low down — that is make all your breathing as when taking a long breath, and this will have a tendency to throw off the waste material at the por?s, and revitalise the blood, and thereby impart warmth and energy to the system. See tint the rooms are well ventilated, especially your sleeping apartment. Wear wollen stockings and strong boots. Some people wear soles made of rabbit skins. Cbicket. —The team of cricketers sent to England by the Melbourne Cricket Club commenced the season on Friday at Sheffield Park, Sussex, by a match against representatives chosen by Lord Sheffield. The match, which concluded on Saturday, attracted great interest. There was a very large attendance on the ground, including a large number of visitors from London. The weather wis unfavorable. Play was interfered with by heavy rain, which made the wicket somewhat heavy. The members of the Australian team were entertained at luacbeon by Lord Sheffield. The following composed the teams i—Home —W. G. Gray, Gloucester (captaiu) ; W. Newham, Sussex; W. W. Read, Surrey; W. Barnes, Notts; W. Bates, York; W. Flowers, Notts; B". Phillip", Sussex; W. Scotton, Notts; A. Shaw, Notts; A. Shrewsburry, Notts ; G. Ulyett, Yorkshire.. Australians—rS. P. Jones, W. Bruce, H. J. H. Scott, G. Griffen, J. C: Bonnor, C. E. Palmer,JL. Evans, J. M. Blackham, A. H. Jarvis, T. W.'Garrett, and F. B. Spofforth. The visitors won the tos>, and were the first to bat, but only succeeded m getting together a total of 98 runs before the last wicket fell, H. J. H. Scott being the highest scorer with 23. The Home taam put together 105 before they were all disposed of. In their second innings the Australians only put together 70, J. C. Bonnor contributing 23. In the second innings the Englishmen showed better form, and made 64 with the loss of only two wickets, thus winning the match with eight wickets to spare. - The bowling of both sides was good, and the fielding of the Homo team was first-class, but that of the visitors was rather weak. The Prince of Wales has signified his intention of being present at the match of the Australians v. Surrey, which commences on the 20th instant at Kensington ovali r

RioE Peithbois.- -The race privileges in connection with the forthcoming meeting of the Geraldine Racing Club, which were advertised to be told at Mr Hundell'" rooms on Saturday last, were—wilh the exception of the right of game*, purchased by Mr S. Bradley for £4-passed in, the inclemency of the weather no doubt affecting the attendance of buyers, and the prices offered not realising the Club's reserves. The Committee have decided to dispose of them by tender; the tenders to be is by to-morrow, May 19th, at 6 p.m. The advertisement appears in another column.

Nabsow Ebcapb.—A. young ion of Mr B. Speechley, of Burleigh Farm, had a narrow escape of being seriously, if not fatally, injured yesterday afternoon. He had just been to the Post-office to get some letters, and haol not got more than a hundred yards when by soma means he fell off the horse be was riding, and his foot hung in the stirrup. Luckily ha kept hold of the reins, and so he held the horse, which appeared to be a quiet one. Several bystanders noticed the accident, and a lady pluokily ran to the boy's assistance. Mr Shiers afterwards ran up, and, with some difficulty, succeeded in extricating the boy's foot from the stirrup and replacing him on the animal's back. Geraldike JRih.es,— By a notice which was put upon the notice board a. special meeting of thu corps is called for this evening to discuss matters of importance to the corps, It is also in- .... tended to hold a aeries of rifle matches next Monday, it being the anniversary of % Her Majesty's birthday. Lieut. Ward has been canvassing in Geraldine, and has succeeded in obtaining the promise, of a large number of useful articles to be competed for. The corps will fall in in full uniform with their Band on Monday for the purpose of firing a feu dsjoi in honor of Her Majesty's Birthday, after which the prize firing will take place.

“You Don’t Know Tebib Yawn;"— “ They cored me of biUonanna and kidney complaint, ai recommended. 1 had a half* battle left, which 1 need for my two little girls, who the doctor* and -neighbor! Mid oonld not be cored. lam confident I ahoold here loit both of them one night if I had nbt had the American Oo.’a Hop Bitten in my house to me. That ii why Imj yea do not know half the value of American Hop Bitters, and do not recommend them highly enough,*’ See advt. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldine Racing Club—lnvite tender* for privileges. N.Z. Railways—Notice re railway fares during the holidays. Presbyterian Church, Geraldine—Annual congregational meeting on 21st May;'' Temuka Road Board—Notice of intention to strike a rate of fths of a penny in the £, T. and J. Thomson, Draper*, Timaru— Draw attention to recent heavy addition! to their stock. B. Glass, Draper, Gerddino—Notifies that all accounts owing to him must be paid bn or before Saturday next, J. D. Slater, Sydenham, House, Timaru.— Invites the public to encourage local industry by purchasing blankets manufactured in Timaru, which he is selling very low; ■