LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1560, 23 September 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ho*Bß Pabadh. The Temuka Hone Parade takes place at noon to-day. The Prooebss ob Niw Zealand. —It is stated that Sir B, Stout’s work on “The Progress of New Zealand ” is not intended to be circulated in the colony. Tbkuka Monthly Salk.—The monthly sale of stock, etc., at Terauka takes tomorrow. Messrs J. Mundell and Co. and Mr K. P. Gray advertise entries. Wrestling. —A wrestling match between Mnt t,hews and Hudson has been arranged for £SO a side and the championship of New Zealand, to take place in six weeks. Major Atkinson. —lt is understood that Major Atkinson will go on a stumping tour of the colony shortly, unless prevented by the illhealth of Mrs Atkinpop, who was hoped to be recovering after her recent illness, but whose condition has changed for the VOW 9?

Acme Haebows.—A trial of the above harrows was held in a paddock belonging to Mr W. Frew, Arowhenua, lost Tuesday. The ground was stiff, but the harrows did excel! nt work, and were greatly admired by all who saw them.

Peisbntation. — Captain Storm, late Assistant Harbor Master at Timaru, was presented on Tuesday with a purse of sovereigns, subscribed by his fellow employees and some friends. Captain Storm is about to leave for Australia.

Chess.— Mr Hookham, of Christchurch, to whom the unfinished games in tho match between Timaru and Oamaru were referred, decided after careful consideration, “ that Timaiu would have won the whole of them.” Another match between the sime Clubs takes places next month. South Obabi Rites Boabd. —A meeting of the South Orari River Board takes place at Breadley’s Orari Hotel to-day, at 2 o’clock, for the purpose of authorising the striking a rate of id in the £ on the rateable value of the property in the district, for the year ending 31st March, 1887. The Timabu Show.— lntending competitors for Mr J. Ballantyne’s prize of £2 2s for the beat jar of salt butler suitable for export are reminded that exhibits must be left with the Secretary, Mr F. W. Stubbs, Timaru, on or before Saturday next. Attention is also directed to the long list of special prizes which appear in eur advertising columns. Atrocious Muedeb. —An exchange says that an aged farmer named Sol Joyner, living at Southampton, in the state of Virginia, has been murdered by his two daughters, aged twelve and eighteen respectively. They chopped his head off with an axe after he had fallen asleep. Their motive for the act was that be had chastised them for taking provisions and wearing apparel from a neighbor without permission. Both the girls have been arrested.

Too Pabtioddab. The Wellington police have laid an information against the 3-ear Refrigerating Company, for having sold native game out of season. It appears that the game sold is native pigeons and ducks, and that these have been kept in the Company’s refrigerator from before the close of the shooting season. The police contend that, under the Animals Protection Act, sales after the end of July are illegal, even though the goods are in the frozen state. The case is to be heard on the 29th instant. Stkook BT a Watbhsbodt.— The German barque Cardinal, which arrived at Sydney from Hamburg, was struck by a waterspout on May 30th, at half past eight o’clock in the morning. The waterspout rose right alongside the ship, which it almost immediately struck with immense force, and for a moment completely engulfed her. .As soon as the spout passed over and the vessel recovered herself it was seen that the main yard, foresail yard, and main gallant top-sail yard had been broken almost in two by the weight of water on them, and the sudden strain to which they had been subjected, but, strange to say, there was no damage done about the decks, and nothing of consequence was washed overboard.

Liszt’s Last Days.— Liszt’s last performance in public was at Luxembourg. He was present at a concert given at the casino of that town in his honor, and responding to the wish of the audience he played some impromptu variations on Schubert’s “ Soiree de Vienne.” He arrived at Beyrouth a few days later, with a bad cough that obliged him to remain indoors. He m«isted, however, on going to the first performance of “ Tristan and Isolde,” though he had to be carried there and back. On July 26th his physicians discovered a weakness of the heart and next day inflammation of the lungs set in. He suffered little during his illness, and was unconscious for several hours prior to his death on Friday night. Frau Cosna Wagner and his physicians and valet were the only witnesses of his last moments. A Cutter Attacked bt Bdaoes. A telegram from Normantawn on Sept. IS at Brisbane states that the cutter Faloner arrived there that morning bringing news of an outrage committed by blacks on the cutter Smuggler while the latter was at annhor at the mouth of the Macarthur. On the Bth August at midnight the blacks boarded the cutter. Captain Towns and the crew, which consisted of four men, were below at the time. Hearing a noise on deck Captain Towns put his head through the hatchway, when be was immediately tomahawked, and he fell back into the cabin. The blacks then tried to kill the others by thrusting spears down the entrance. The crew rushed on deck, and the blacks took to the water and escaped. The Smuggler’s anchor was then raised, and the outter went up the river. Captain Towns lingered for thres days and then died.

Gebaj-dihe Biei.es.— An inspection parade of this corps took place on Tuesday evening. There were 38 men on parade. Major Newell and Bt«ff-Bereeant-Major Jones were present, as also Lieuts. Ward and Pearpoint. The non-commifsioned officers were called upon to put. the men though several batallion and company movements, Which they did very creditably. Major Newall expressed his satisfaction with the drilling of the corps, complimenting them upon the excellent way in which they nent through the formation of fours, and also upon the increased attendance. The latter, he hoped, would still further improve. At the conclusion of I,ha insppction the band played in an excellent manner several of the pieces which they are practicing for their forthcoming concert. Under the able leadership of Mr T. Sherratt the band is making rapid progress, and their playing on Tuesday evening was listened to with much pleasure by those who were present, Fibe, —A fire occurred at Orari on Monday evening whereby the dwelling house and furniture of a widow named Mrs J. Johnstone were completely destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is believed to have been caused by the fire in the hearth getting through a defective chimney to the wall plate, which was built into the chimney. Mrs Johnstone was away at Geraldine on a visit on the night of the fire, and there were at home her daughter, a young woman of about 20, and a boarder named Behrens. During the evening they noticed a smell of smoke, but as some persons had been burning gorse during the day, and the smoke still hung about they did not take any particular notice of it. About eleven o’clock, however, Behrens heard a rumbling sound, and upon opening the door leading into the bedroom he was met by a body of flames. This bedroom joined the kitchen, and in the corner, close against the chimney, was a cupboard. In this cupboard the fire seems to have originated. Seeing that it was next to impossible to save the house the two inmates did what they could to save som» of the furniture, but so fast did the place burn that they only succeeded m saving a sewing machine valued at about £9, a table, washstand, and a few trifling things of little value. Behrens managed to save his best box of clothes, but some of his effects were con sumed. In addition to the loss of the house and furni’ure there was a sura of £BO in the bouse which Mrs Johnstone had lately drawn to pay the rent with, and the daughter not knowing where to find this it was also burnt. The building was insured in the South British Company’s Office for £75, and the furniture for £25 in (he same office. Mrs Johuitopa oalealatoi far lon at about £BOO,

Funeral,—The funeral of the late Mr G. Pyo took place yesterday. The bretheren of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, of which deceased wte a member, followed the remains to the grate, as also a large number of friends and re aliens. Mr fl. W. Moore conducted the funeral service at the church and alio at the grave.

DiVobob.—The Wanganui Herald is responsible for the following s— " It is rumored that a very spicy case will shortly engage the attention of the Divorce Court in Wellington. It is said that a well known citizen of Wellington intends to petitition fora dissolution of his marriage on the grounds of his wife’s alleged misconduct with a southern member of Parliament." Imperial Institute.—The Governor has received a cablegram from the Prin*a of Wales, requesting the views of the New Zealand Government on the Imperial Institute proposal. The Governor has replied to the effect that the Goverment heartily approve of the proposal, and will join the neighbouring colonies in taking the necessary steps to give effect to it. The Clbopama’s Chew.—News has been received at Napier from the scene of the wreck of the Cleopatra that the beach has been searched and settlements visited for miles, but there are no tidings of the crew. A. dress and flannel petticoat marked L.Z. was found amongst the wreckage. The Marine Surveyor for the Now Zealand Insurance Company sends the following : held a survey. The hull is partly broken. The toneued and grooved timber is more or less damaged and has been washed out of her.”

Geraldine Dairy Factory.—A special meeting of the Directors of the Geraldine Dairy Factory v, as held in the office of the Secretary (Mr W. Coltman) on Monday afternoon. Present—Dr Fish (in the chair), Messrs W. U. Slack, R. H. Postlethwaite, and L. Grant. Two tenders were opened for purchasing the whey for the season, but one was informal and the other was not considered satisfactory, and it was decided to submit the whey to competition by public auction. It was decided to commence operations at the factory on Monday, 11th October. The meeting then terminated Football. —The last match played by the Sydney team in New Zealand took place on Monday last at Auckland, when they were again defeated. Auckland scored 14 points and Sydney 4.—The following will represent Winchester and Orari against Geraldine in the match on Saturday next: —Smith (8), Shallard (2), Stewart- (2), Hobbs, Bieset, Hart, Mander, Lewis, Young, Austin, and McCaskill, Emergencies—Cameron Brinkman and Bliasett. An express will leave Winchester at half-past one o’clock, and play is expected to commence at two o’clock. The Geraldine team will be picked from the following • —H. W. Moore, B. Mabin, F. Bethuno (capt), G. Bethune, W. Flemming, J. Brown, J. Kalaughor, A, Erskine, H. N. Hiskens, W. Fly, H, Fly, 0. Harding, C. Foster, E. Millard, L. Millard, A. Smith, ET. Chivereon, Bennett, and B. McKay. In view of the approaching match members are requested to turn up for practice every evening.

Charitable Aid Board.—A meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held on Tuesday evening. Messrs J. Jackson (Chairman), R. A. Barker, Y. Clarke, and G. F. Clulee being present. Two letters containing complaints were considered in Committee, and were ultimately left to the Chairman to enquire into. A large number of applications for charitable aid were considered. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Clulee, seconded by Mr Clarke—“ That the Chairman be authorised to take legal steps if necessary to, recover immediate payment of unpaid contributions from contributing bodies.”. Mr Barker gave notice of ilia intention to move as follows at the next meeting of She Board; —“That it b® the resident surgeon’s duty to look after tha medical and surgical department of the hospital and charitable institutions in town ; that he be responsible to the Board for the proper conducting of the surgical operations, and must himself provide any outside surgical assiastance that may be required ; that before any important operation he must give twenty-four hours’ notice to the medical practitioners of the town (except in cases of emergency); that at consultations and operations, questions of precedence, etc., shall be ruled by the usual medical custom, assuming the resident surgeon to be ia the position of a general practitioner, charged with an important case, calling in the assist ance of his brethren • that should difficulties arise that the fraternity cannot settle amicably, the Board must be appealed to, whose decision shall be final ; that the hospital shall at all times be open to visits from medical men ; that any suggestions •r complaints they may wish to make must be sent in to the Board three days prior to a meeting.” Accounts amounting to £225 4s 4d having been passed for payment, the meeting adjourned. “ Rough on Bam."—Clears out rata, mi»e skunks, flies, anti, bed-bugs, beetles, insect' roaches, jack-rabbits, gophers. Druggists Eempthorne, Prosser &■ < ln . Agents, (Jhri.sf church. 2 Certainly the most effective medicine in the world ia SANDER & SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Teat ita eminent powerful effects in oougha, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, barns, ecaldings, bruises, sprains, it ia the safest remedy—no swelling—no inflammation, Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, etc.; diarrhoea, dysentery; diseases of the kidneys and nripary organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all others.

BYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Robert Lavery, Arowhenua—Has found half a £lO note, Geraldine Poundkeeper Notice re impounded horses. K. F. Gray—Sells horse, buggy and harness at Temuka to-morrow. In Bankruptcy—Re Charles Miller, of Bangitata Island, farmer. Thos. Orr, Waitohi —Offers £1 reward for recorery of thirty sheep hunted away from his paddock ; branded JH (conjoined). ET, B. Webster, General Produce Agent, Estate Agent, etc., Geraldine—ls broker for the Australian Mutual Provident Society. T. Farley, Bookseller and Stationer, Timaru —Has on sale a pamphlet containing a full report of the Hall-Houston case, with several portraits. R. Turnbull and Son—Sell horses and covers, pigs, spring carts, express waggon, fruit and forest trees, etc,, at the Oxford Nursery, Tempt*, to-morrow.