LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1521, 19 June 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale of Fbbehold Fabmb. —Messrs R. Tumbull and Son sell two valuable improved freehold farms, at their rooms, Timaru, on Monday next. Geraidikk Monthly Stock Salb.—The monthly sale of stock, etc., at Geraldine, takes place on Wednesday, June 30. Messrs J, Mundell and Co. aanounoe that they are now receiving entries. FooißAiL.—As there will be three matches within the next three weeks, practice will be held in the Temuka Park every afternoon, starting that 4 o'clock. All players are requested to roll up, and show tbat they do not intend to let Temuka be second to any other Club this year.

R.M. OOUBT, GEBAI.DISH.—A Bitting of this Court will be held on Monday next, June 21.

Temuka Mechanics' Ihstijui.— Eighty. fi»e volumes of new books, of a first-class description have arrived for the Temuka Mechanics' Institute. Thii ought to offer an inducement to people to join.

Agricultural.—We understand that the N.Z. and A.L. Company intend to crop 3500 aores this year. Most of the land has already been cropped and laid down in English grass. Allbqbd Mubdee.—Captain Beid aad Menoza, the second mate of the Petrel, have been arrested at Russell, charged with murdering Britton, the cooper, on the high seas. Foley, the first mate, is also charged, tut had left Russell. Cbioket.—The cricket match Australians v. Lancashire was resumed and conoluded on Wednesday. The Home team in their second innings only succeeded in scoring 87, and the visitors thus won the match in one in nings with 12 runs to spare.

THE WbbOK OF THE LYTTELTON.—Captain Sutter, as Chairman of the Timaru Harbor Board, waited upon the Minister for Marine on Thursday, and requested that the Government would cause a, full enquiry into the wreck of the Lyttelton at Timaru. Mr Larnach telegraphed to the Resident Magistcate at Timaru directing that gentleman to hold an enquiry in the usual form. The enquiry will be held on Tuesday next before the Resident Magistrate and two as lessors. — The'purchasers of the Lyttelton intend doing their utmost to raise her. Thh Latb Blasting Accident.—The case of Muller V. the Corporation of Dunedin claim £6OO for damages for an injury received through the blasting at Dowling street, was concluded on Wednesday. Justice Williams, in summing up, said the Corporation were responsible, because the operations were conducted oh one of the streets of the city, The streets were vested in the Corporation who controlled them. It was one of the powers of the Corporation ts bring the streets to their proper level, and these operations had to be conducted partly for that purpose, and the persons at work in the street had been appointed by the Corporation. Under these circumstances the fact of the Government finding the money for the works did not shift the responsibility from the Corporation. The jury returned a verdict for £SO, and the Judge certified for costs on the lowest scale. Tbmtjka Cadets.—The first inspection parade of the above corps was held yesterday. Shortly before 11 o'clock the boys, to the number of about 30, were drawn up in line, and put through some movements by Ser-geant-Major Jones, and on the arrival of Col. Bailey, accompanied by Major Newall and Captain Hayhurst, he was received with a salute. The boys, after having gone through some movements, were inspected by Col. Bailey, who expressed himself highly satisfied with their appearance, and said they would look well when in uniform. He also intimated that their arms would soon arrive. They were soon afterwards dismissed, a«d they returned to school. Geralbinb Amateur Dramatic and Minstrel Club.—There was a full meet ing of the members of this club at the Secretary's office on Thursday evening last. Mr G. Kruse occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Riordan's tender for (he right of catering refreshments at the entertainment and fancy dress (ball, to be held in Geraldine shortly, was accepted. The Secretary stated that he bad procured the tickets as requested. The Chairman and Secretary were requested to obtain the material for dominoes. Members were appointed to collect the tickets at the door and in the hall ot? the night of the entertainment. It was decided to have the streamers announcing the entertainment issued at once. After transacting some routine business of a minor nature the meeting terminated. Bt/pbemb Court, Timabtt.—The Supreme Court was occupied all Tharsday in hearing the case of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited) versus John Mee and Charles Reid (executors of the late John Cramond). Mr Geo. Harper, with him Mr White, for the plaintiff; Mr Joint, with him Mr C. T. H. Perry, for the defendant. The following special jury was empanelled : Messrs K. F. Gray, H. Newbould, T. Teschemaker, J. R. Brown, F. W. Marohant, R. Mackay, J. Granger, W. G. Drummond, Jno. Faterson, Geo. Cliff, Jos. Ashwell, and Job Brown. The case was brought by the Bank to recover the amount of a guarantee of £2OOO, and 8 per cent interest given by the late John Cramond to the Bank, on the 29 h November 1879, to secure advances they might make to John King, who was then in business in Timaru as an auctioneer, etc. Otdy the evidence of Mr Jno. Stephens, the manager of the Bank at the time, was heard up to the hour of adjournment. The hearing of the case was resu-ned yesterday, and last evening it was withdrawn from the jury and tent to the Appeal Court.

Jealous* ahd Attempted Rbvbngb.— Matira, a suburb of Devonporb (Auckland), was unusually excited late on Wednesday night, on the fact being known that a man named Lunny had deliberately shot his wife, and afterwards attempted to murder a man named G-eorge McGuire. Tbe facta of the case are as follow :—McGuire i§ a blacksmith employed at the Calliope dock. For some ' time he boarded at the bouse of the would-be assassin, but fately had found other lodgings. From the statements of the prisoner it would seem that McGuire had been a little too familiar with Mrs Lunny, or, at any rate, too friendly to suit the taste of the husband. When McGuire left Luuny's house Mrs Lunny also cleared out, which naturally heightened the jealousy of the husband. No doubt he brooded sver the matter, and the result was that he purchased a six-barrelled bull-dog revolver. On Wednesday night Mrs Lunny went, over to Devonport to see her children. She was accompanied by ft friend named Eenwick. As they proceeded along the beach road, in the direction of the Calliope dock, they met her husband near the corner of Knox street. Mrs Lunny told him she was going to see her children for the last time before taking a situation. He then pulled out a revolver and fired two shots at her. Ono of these struck the woman in the groin and she fell to the ground. Her husband then walked quickly away. Subsequently he met the man McGuire and also fired at him, but Missed his mark. Some gentlemen hearing the firing rushed to the assistance of Mrs Lunny, and carried her into the house of Mr Hopkins. The doctor found on examination that the ball had penetrated the groin, and he was of opinion that the main artery had not been injured, but at the same time considered her condition dangerous. The statement of the injured woman was taken down, in case the wound proved at all serious. Tbe local constable found Lunny in his house and arrested him. He was sitting in a chair, and merely retorted that he wished he had shot them both. Prisoner was conveyed to Auckland, where he was brought up at the Police Court on Thursday, and remanded for seven days en a charge of attempted wilful murder. Mrs Lunny was on Thursday afternoon removed to the Auckland hospital. Lunoy hat always borne.a good character.

Too Trusting.—A peouliar case has been decided by the Resident Magistrate at Wellington. A man named Daniel Egan directed himself of all his property and settled it upon hit wife, who subsequently obtained a protection order against him, and is now earning a liTlihood from the property. Evidence was given that Egan is unfit for manual labor and he wai allowed to £1 per week. Temuka Rifles. The half-yearly parade of the Temuka Rifles was held in the Volunteer Hall last Thursday evening. Forty-seven volunteers and officers were present, and Colonel Bailey, Major Newall, and Sergeant-Major Jones were also in attendance. The men were put through aim and position exercises, and given many useful hints, by Major Newall. At the close, Colonel Bailey complimented them on having so many present, and also expressed himself highly pleased with the way they had improved in drill. He also referred to the necessity of noncommissioned officers being well up in their drill, and intimated that next time he would examine them specially.

Award of Merit.—We have been shown the certificate of merit received by | Mr P. McCaskill, Temuka, for the exhibit of wool shown by him at the N.Z. Industrial Exhibition in Wellington last year. The certificate has been got up and executed with much artistic taste. Un the top is a missionary in his robes exhibitiug the cross to an attentive native, and at certain distaocas from each other are beautiful views of the Custom House (Auckland), the Custom House, Government House, and Exhibition buildings (Wellington), First Church (Dunedin), Victoria Bridge (Christchurch), and other notable places in different parts of the colony. There are other illustrations of colonial life on it, and the whole is surrounded by a handsome border representing Maori carving. It makes on the whole an interesting picture, and when it is a certificate of merit, as iu the case of Mr McCaskiil, it cannot fail to be doubly valued. Township of Arowhent/a,—The following letter has been received by Mr Lee from Mr Rolleston :—" Wellington, June 14th, 1886. My dear Sir,—l have received your letter of the 10th inst. on the subject of the moneys payable to the Road Board on account of deferred payment sections in Arowhenua. The question raised is one for a lawyer to determine, and my own opinion would not be worth much. I will, however, get Sir Robert Stout to consider the question, and if necessary make provision for the special case in the Bill now before the House. I may say that my opinion is that if the money in question were paid over to the Road Hoard, and became its property, it (that is, the money) would then be the subject of upporlionment under section 11 of the Town District Act 1881. Sir Robert Stout is introducing a clause that there shall be no more new Town Districts constituted, but be has assured me that this provision will not be allowed to bar the forming of the Arowhenua District, the forms for which fare all complete. This district will be constituted before the new Act (the Municipal Corporations Act) comes into force. — Yours faithfully, W. Rolleston." Clause 11 of the Town Districts Act refers to a division of property held by the Boad Board at the time of separation. In this instance the money in question is not and caonot be a part of the Board's property. The Board would get the money on condition that it would be spent on road making within the district, but the roads to be made would have to be specified before the money could be got. When the Town District is proclaimed Arowhenua will be outside the boundary of the Road Board, and it would not be competent for that body to apply for money to make roada there. Installation ok Officers.—The usual meeting of the Masonic Lodge Southern Star, No. 619, S.C., was held at the Lodgeroom on Thursday evening last. After the transaction of some routine business, and the reading of the balance-sheet, which showed the finances of the Lodge to be in a satisfactory condition, the Lodge was raised and theR.W.D.G.M., Bro J. Hill, of Lyttelton, was introduced, and installed the several officers for the ensuing year as follows : R.W.M., Bro. N. Dunlop ; W.S.M., Bro. J. Williams; W.D.M., Bro. 1). Denoon ; S.W., Bro. Cunningham; J.W., Bro. Patrick ; Treasurer, Bro. J. Mundell; Secretary, Bro, J. W. Pye; J.D., Bro. A. Raid; 1.G., Bro. M. Buckley ; Tyler, Bro. Grimmer. Bros. R. Taylor and W. H. Lodge were elected Stewards About 50 members of the craft were present, including P.M.'s, Bros. Gordon and Gould of St. John's Lodge, 1737, Winchester, Bro. J. C. Hayes, of St. George's Lodge, Temuka, and Bro. Graham, of Timaru, with a number of other brethren from the various Lodges in South Canterbury. After the ceremony of installation, which was performed by the R.W.D.G.M. in a most impressive manner, a great deal of information was obtained from the Grand Master by members who were desirous of obtaining information on certain points conneoted with the order. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Grand Master for his attendance, and the Lodge was then closed in the usual manner. The brethren then adjourned to the Oddfellows' Hall where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro. D. Mcllraith. The newly-installed W.M., Bro. Dunlop presided, having on his right Bro. Hill, and on his left the P.M, Bro W. Young. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided the toast of the " Queen and Craft" was given and duly honored. Bro. J. Williams then gave a song in excellent style. The next toast was the " Grand Ladge of New Zealand," coupled with the name of Bro. Hill. Another brother then gave a song, which was well received, and Bro. Hill then replied to the toa9t of " The Grand Lodge," with which they had coupled his name. He thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which they bad drank the toast, and stated it was quite refreshing to come to Geraldine, where the members attended in «uch large numbers, and where the lodge was in such an efficient state. He had visited Geraldine for several years now, and had oh each occasion found the Lodge in a flourishing condition. In referring to the Distriot Grand Lodge he stated that some measures had been introduced which would,he thought, materially improve the position and working of the various lodges under its jurisdiction. He would be pleased at any time to render any assistance in his power to the Lodge Southern Star. Mr Hill again thanked those present for the way in which they had drunk the toasl. The next toast was the " Health and prosperity of the P.M., Bro. Young," to which that gentleman suitably responded, thanking the members of the Lodge for their co-operation during the past year, and expressing the hope they would continue to assist his successor in like manner. The toast of the " Visiting Brethren" was suitably replied to by the visitors present, and the drinking of the toast of " The Tyler," brought a most, enjoyable reunion to a close at a late hour*

Libe Insurance. —|Mr H. Clapcott, Government Life Insurance lecturer, addressed a ireeting in the Good Templars' Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday evening. Mr R. H. Pearpoint occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance, the hall being about two-thirds full, with a fair sprinkling of ladies. After having delivered a very able address on the benefits of life insurance, Mr Clapcott thanked his audience for their attendance, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Mr Waite proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and, both votes having been carried by acclamation, the meeting terminated. Gekildinb Eipjces.—Ah inspection parade oi this company was held on Wednesday evening. About 40 were present, Lieut. Ward being in command. Lieut.-Colonel Bailey, with him Adjutant Graham, inspected the men. Lieut. Ward having put the H.en through several company drill movements,, Major Newall took one half of the company | and gave them instruction in musketry, and the other half were put through the firing eserciae by Staff Sergt.-Major Jones, who was also present. The second half were then drilled in the musketry and firing exercises respectively. At the conclusion of the drill Col. Bailey highly complimented the men upon the progress they had made since he inspected them last, and also on their behaviour and drilling of the contingent that had attended the Oamaru encampment. At the same time they had a very great deal to learn yet which he hoped they would endeavor to do as soon as possible. He also hoped that ab next inspection parade he should see all the noncommissioned officers present, as the man who wished to hava the honor of wearing the officer's stripes should be an efficient man, and capable of drilling any portion of the company that he (the Colonel) might ask him to do. No man should be allowed to wear the officer's stripes who was net a regular attendant at parade and well up in his duties. The company were then taken out for a march, and headed by their band proceeded up the town after having thrown out an advano e guard, after which they were taken to the hall where they were dismissed. TiMAßtr Hakboe Boaed.—The following is the conclusion of our report of Thursday's meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board :—The following letter was read from Mr Spalding, of the N.M. and A. Co., agent for the Lyttelton :—" Referring to your letter of the 14th inst., giving notice that the wreck of the Lyttelton must be removed within thirty

days, without admittiag liability m the matter, I respectfully submit for your Board's

consideration a suggestion that has occurred to me, namely, whether it would not be advisable, in the interest of the port, to withdraw the notice teferred to, on the ground that in addition to the severs blow the pork hss just received in the eyes of the Underwriters, the port will suffer to sn immensely greater extent in the eyes of the shipowners, when they become aware of the enormous uninsurable risk they have to face in sending ships to the port. I may inform you that in view of such a liabitily, the idea of bringing the s.B. lonic here has been abandoned. I

offer the suggestion in the interest of the port, and with a desire. that the name of the harbor should suffer as little as possible in

consequence of the wreck of the Lyttslton." —The letter was left to the chairman and the Board's solicitor. A letter received from the late Engineer, Mr J. Goodall, claiming a certain sum as commiision on plans and specifications, was referred to the Standing Committee. The Standing Committee reported advising thai no concessions be made at present in the charges for hauling coal, and that the Moody wharf be worked by the Railway Department for a time. The Engineer reported that seventy-five feet of the present contract length of 250ffc are now completed, and the blocks are all made for the whole contract length; and he wished to know when the present contract was finished whether the contractors should continue the work at schednle prices, or a fresh contract be let. Moody wharf was completed with the exception of a few bolts. He requested permission to lay a few more random blocks at the curve of the breakwater, The dredge Progress had been taken to Dunedin, and the cost of the repairs were very heavy. Captain Webster reported that during the month 29 vessels of an aggregate registered tonnage of 8272 tons had arrived at the port, and 30 vessels aggregating 7357 tons had sailed. On

June 2nd be took the Titan to Fort Chalmers where she was docked and underwent her half-yearly Government survey. The engines and boilers were found to be in first class order.—The report was. adopted. The folfollowing motion was handed in just before the Board rose :-— '* That the thinks of the Board be tendered to Mr Spalding for the

expression of sympathy for the Board and I port contained in hii letter of condolence." Accounts amounting to £6401 7s lid were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Mundell and Co.—Are now reoeiring entries for monthly stock Bile at Geraldine. Mrs Copestake, Temuka—Wants engage* ments for good housekeeper, cook, housemaid, and general ferrants. J. W. Miles, " The Hall," Temuka-Has just opened the second shipment of white and colored blankets, of all sizes; also, colonial blankets; which, having arrived late, he is selling at extremely low prices.