The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1551, 2 September 1886, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Danob. —A dance takes place in the Gapes’ Valley Schoolroom to-morrow evening. Wikohesteb Faxe. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will sell several head of fat cattle at Winchester Fair to-day, Abowhbntja Town Boabd.- A meeting ot the Arowhenua Town Board was held on Tuesday evening. A report of it will be found on our fourth page. Sale at Tbmuka. —Mr K. F. Gray holds a clearing sale of household furniture and effects at the residence of Mr W. Ilayhurst, Wilkin street, Arowhenus, to-morrow. Stud Uobses, —ln our advertising columns will be found notified the districts in which Messrs J. Mundell and Go,, the proprietors, have decided that the Clydesdale horse Superior and the thoroughbred horse Trump Card shall travel this season ; also the terms. Sale ot Fabmino i-took.—On Wednesday next, Messrs J, Mundell and Co., instructed by the trustees of the late Mr Thomas Quinn, sell light and draught hors r s, cattle, drays, harness, cooking utensils, etc. The sale takes place at the homestead, Geraldi*e Bead, Vital Statistics. —The following are the vital statistics entered at the Registrar's office, Geraldine, for the month of August, 1881; —Births 13, deaths 2. During the same period 9 births and 2 deaths were registered at Temtikn. No marriages were registered at either place. No Coubt. —We have lo sing the old old song. The Resident Magistrate unable to attend at the Temuka Court! Only one J.P. present! Court adjourned for a week ! A large number of people, with their lawyers and witnesses, had to go away, to come again another day. How long will the people stand it ? T.0.0.T. The weekly meeting of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, was held on Monday evening, Bro. K. McKenzie, W.0.T., presiding. There was a large attendance of members, oter 50 being present. Six candidates were initiated, and some routine business transected, after which the Ledge was closed in due form.

Tbmuka Dedm and Fife Band.— Last Tuesday evening the Temuka Drum and Fife Band gave practical evidence of the capital progress they have been making under the tuit ion of Mr J. G. Proud lock, by marching through the principal streets playing a num ber of popular airs. They did both them' selves and their instructor every credit. a Railway Contract. —It was rumored in Wellington on Monday that the lowest tender for the Manawatu Gorge contract was that of Messrs Jones and Peters of Timarti, (he firm wl o carried out some contracts on the Timaiu breakwater. The amount was said to bo about £79,000, —lt is now said the amount in much below £97,000, and that the contract will < yet be modilied in essential particulars. There were fourteen tendoms. Peimitits Methodist Church, TbMUSA, —The quarterly meeting in connection with this Church took place Inst Tuesday evening, and was fairly successful, some 40 or 50 persons being present. The tei was provided by the ladies of the congregation, and did them every credit. At the after meeting the Church was full, the Chairman being Mr J, Huffey, of Geraldine. Short addresses were given by the 1 Eev. J. Boothroyd, and Messrs B. Prattley, W. Smith, Bryan, W. Fletcher, and B. Metson, the proceedings terminating shortly after 10 o’clock. Narrow Escape.— The Club Hotel, Timaru, had a narrow escape from being burned down on Tuesday afternoon. A fire broke out in one of men-servants’ rooms, and had a thorough hold before it was discovered. Luckily they have plenty, of bos rat the hotel, and this being handy the licensee soon had a jet of water playing on the fire, which speedily extinguished it. The fire-bell was rung, and the brigade arrived promptly, but their services were not required. The cause of the trouble is «upp«sed to have been lighted match thrown down by the occupant of the room after he had lit a cigar, Ranoitata Station School Committee. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Bangitata Station School: Committee was held in the schoolroom on Friday evening la-t. Present —Messrs A. Chalmers (Chairman), Coulter, Barney, Clayton, and MoNiven. The master’s report was read, and thought satisfactory considering the bad weather which has prevailed for the past four weeks. The report showed the average attendance was forty. The master asked for an enlargement of the schoolroom, ns the accommodation is insufficent, and also for a larger supply of desks and forms. ‘ At present there is accommodation for only twenty children, and one half have to stand or sit on the floor. Regarding the fencing of the school ground, the Committee agreed to find the labour if the Board wou’d find the material. A letter was received from the Board of Education stating that the con'raotor must rebuild the grate at his own expense, and that coal must be used for the remainder of the season ; Iho work to be done under the Committee's supervision. It was stated that the contractor had that day sent men who had raised the chimney and built an open fire place, and left the whole in a workmanlike manner. The Chairman informed the Committee that he bad surveyed the lessee’s portion of the 41 acres and allowed him 35 acres. Messrs MoNiven and Clayton were appointed visitors for the month.; The Committee then adjourned till the lust Friday in September. Geraldine Rifles. — An inspection parade of this corps took place on Tuesday evening. There were about 36 of all ranks present, Lieut. Ward being in command. This being the evening on whi»h the noncommissioned officers were to be examined, each, in his turn, was called upon to put the corps through various Company movements Lieut. Ward then took the men in band, and put them through a little batallion drill,, after which Major Newall, the inspecting officer, gave the corps some excellent instruction in musketry, illustrated by a large number of diagrams. Major Newall expressed himself as well pleased with the progress the corps was making, and the men were then dismissed. Major Newall, accompanied by Lieut, Ward and the noncommissioned officers, then adjourned to the commercial room of the Geraldine Hotel, where the examination of the non-com-missioned officers took place. Ail of them succeeded in passing satisfactorily, Major Newall complimenting them on their efficiency. Ho drew special attention to tbs excellent manner in which Sergt. K. McKenzie bad passed, be having answered every question, with the exception of one or two. The names of the nan-commissioned officers whose appointments have been confirmed are Color-Sergt. Stonehouae, Sergeants K. McKenzie, F, Bethune, and A. Penny, Corporals A. JErskine, £. Millard, and —Shaw, and Lance-Corporal O. Foster. The latter passed the Sergeant examination. There will be another inspection parade of (be Corps on Tuesday, 21st inflt.

Death of an M.H.R.—Mr Bradshaw, M.H.R, died at Punedin yesterday, j Salk of Phopbbty.—'Mr W. S. Maslin 1 notifies in another oo'umn that he wi.l -sail the old Wesleyan Church, Geraldine, on Monday next at 12 noon. Stock Salk at Gkbaldtne. —Messrs J. Mundell and Co., held their usual monthly stock sale at Geraldine, yesterday. The number of entries was fair, and there was a good attendance of buyers. Most .of the stock entered changed hands at ruling prices. Successful Mission.-— The WesPyan Conference Evangelist viission at New Plymouth conducted by the Rev. J, Smalley, and the Mesriames Smalley and McDonald, came to a successful close last Tuesday evening by a temperance demonstration with a procession and out door address; • The Ohnroh we* afterwards crowded, and 300 blue ribbons were donned, more than half being new pledges.^ Protection.— The Premier was interviewed at Christchurch on Tuesday by a deputation from the Protection Association. He said he held; that, the Customs tarriff should be revised, so as to provide ; first for revenue from indirect luxation, and secondly, for the protection and fostering of industries that were likely to succeed. He evaded a question as to the intention of the Government with respect to a policy of protection. The .Police.—• According to : the Ministerial jouqpsl thjf Government do not intend to provide further bouse accommodation for married constables by erecting cottages . on Crown lands and charging rent nt a certain percentage on the cost, as suggssted by Mr J. C, Brown, M.H.R., on the lest day of the session. Tbs New. Zealand police,,it is urged, ■re the best pud of any of the police farces in the Colonies,.-, and-are .well satisfied as a whole with the remuneration receiVed, 1 Saltation Aemt, Temuka.—A farewell coffee supper wa? held last evening in Temuka on the occasion of Captain Williams and Lieut. Harris leaving . for Balclutho. The supper was a real success, about 150 sitting down to an excellent spread. ' Afier everyone had done justice to the good things the hall was cleared, and a salvation meeting was held, led by Captain Williams. Testimonies were given by some of the soldiers and addresses by Mr J, Brown and the Rev, W. G. Thomas, Captain Melnnes will succeed Captain Williams in Temuka. . Temuka Rifles. —There were 46 at the Government inspection parade of the above corps held last night, including all the commissioned and non-commissioned officers. They were formed into four seotiens and put through battalion drill by Major Newai.l, so as to give the markers more practice. This has been rennered necessary by a battalion having been formed in South. Canterbury recently. The men were complimented on their steadiness in the ranks, as well as the markers, who worked very creditably. After ad hour afid a-half’s drill the corps paraded' the town, headed by the band playing lively airs. Anoxßeb Woollen Factory.— Lust Saturday evening a meeting of those interested in the starting of a woollen factory at Fairlie Creek was held at Egan’s Fail-lie Creek Hotel. Mr Olapham gave full particulars of the cost of starting and working a woollen mill, and satisfactorily explained why the Timaru mill had got into- difficulties, which ba believed had now been surmounted. It is proposed to utilise the water power used at the old Evarsley Floor Mill, which means a saving of £SOO or £6OO a year when copipared with steam. Alt present agreed that the proposed mill, if started, would confer great benefits on the district, and be a # payable concern, and a resolution that a Company be floated was carried unanimously. Support to the amount of £IOOO was promised in the.room. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISE MEN IS. Temuka Rood Board—lnvite tender* for making cutting, Palmer’s Road. W. 0. Beiwiok, Deputy Assign**—Noti. fleatioa re first and final dividend in B. Gib* son’s estate. Win, Clark and 00., Staffordshire House, Geraldine—Publish price list for mouth of September, and notify that the article* can’t ba beatenW. S. Maslin, Geraldine—Sells building for removal, quantity of seats and forms, cupboard, small harmonium, lamps, etc,, on Monday next. J. Mundell and Oo.—Sell fat eows at Winchester Fair to-day ; live stock, implements, etc., on the farm of the late Mr Xhos. Quinn, Geraldine Road, on Wednesday next; notices re the Clydesdale entire “ Superior ” and the thoroughbred “ Trump Card,”