The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1508, 4 November 1886, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1886. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Vital Statistics. Luring October, eight births, one marriage and one death were registered at Geraldine. Pbimitive Methodist Church. An account of the anniversary gathering at this Church a ill be found on our fourth page. Winchester Fair. —Mr K, F, Gray sells stock at this fair to-day. Messrs J. Mundell and Co. also sell, sheep, cattle, etc. Thk SILVER Greys.—These guests appear to be spreading in this district. Last week a son of Dr Foster’s shot a silver grey in the bush at the Lack of Geraldine. ■Railway Fabes. —ln our advertising columns will be found the special train arrangements made on account of the Christchurch races and show, and Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Monthly Stock Sale.—-Messrs J. Mundell and Co. held their usual monthly stock sale yesterday. There was a large number of entries, and the attendance of public was good. The buying prices all round were of a satisfactory character. Tbmoka Rifles. —The Company will parade for inspection end judging distance practice at the Volunteer Hall at 6 p.m. to-morrow. Members of the company are reminded that those absent without leave will be fined.

Salbs at Teidka.— Attention is directed to the important sale of freehold properties in the bankrupt estate of Mr W. Wheelband, which takes place at Temuka to-day. Messrs B. Turnbull and Son being the auctioneers. On Monday, Mr K. F. Gray will hold a sale of valuable freehold properties at Temuka on account of Mrs Heap. Fancy Dbebs Bam. The fancy dress ball to celebrate the opening of tha new drill shed just erected by the Temuka Bifle Volunteers the foundation stone of which was laid only a short time ago with great ceremony takes place to-morrow night, November 6tb. Neither trouble or expense has been spared by the Volunteers in preparing for the ball, and it should be a great success.

Tib Latk Captain Cain.— The inquest on the remains of the late Captain Cain will commence at Timaru to-day, at 11 a.m. The jury empanelled will be taken to the cemetery, when the body of the deceased will be again exhnmed, and, having viewed this, they will return to town and the taking of evidence will commence. It is thought that the inquest will have to be adjourned, as evidence may have to be procured from Australia.—Hall was taken to Timaru yesterday, and will be present at the inquest. Liability ov Emtlotbbs.— .The Supreme Court, Christchurch, was occupied all Monday in bearing a civil action, in which £SOO damages were sought by a lad named James O’Sullivan, from his employers, Messrs Hale, Throp and Co., twine manufacturers. The plaintiff had lost the fingers of his right hand, which was crushed in one of the machines through the negligence of another of Messrs Hale, Throp and Co.’e workmen. The jury found for the plaintiff, damages £2OO. Pbb/üby.—A lad named Stephen Hubbard, between fifteen and sixteen years of age was committed for trial at Christchurch on Monday on a charge of perjury. He had previously stated that he had sworn falsely under the inducement of another young man named Ellesmere Goodwin, who wanted to clear himself of responsibility in an affiliation case. A charge against Goodwin of suborning Hubbard to commit perjury was adjourned till November Bth, to then be further adjourned.

The Oamaeu Tbaobdt.—The inquest on the remains of the child found buried in a garden at Oamaru about a fortnight ago was resumed on Monday. Dr Ogstou, of Dunedin, had made a post mortem examination of the child, but owing to the advanced stage of decomposition, he could not tell from the wounds whether death had occurred before or after their infliction. The jury returned the following verdict That the child was a female child, born of Agnes Sargensoo, and had been murdered by the eaid Agnes Surgenion between the 21st and 25th September last.” Hii/roir Rohooii Cokmitteb. - The monthly meeting ef the Hilton School Committee was held on Monday, Nov. 1. Present —Messrs 0. G. Bradley (Chairman) W. Beattie, J. Leary, W. Hide, and H. P. Jones. The monthly report was received from Mr Taylor, the head maeter, which •tatsd that the work of the school had been going on satisfactorily during his late illness, Miss Bruce taking the upper standards, and Mimes M. Leary and A. Beattie working the lower ones. Sundry small accounts were passed for payment, and Messrs Beattie and H. P. Jones were appointed Visitors for the month. Mr Beattie was asked to do a few small repair* to the verandah, etc. Mr Taylor asked permission to allow certain girls ta collect for the annual treat, which was granted, and the meeting then adjourned. I.O.G.T.—Wkmomb Bbtbbat Lodge, Ho.* 44, Qebaldxnb. The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening in the Good Templars’ Hall, Geraldine, In the absence of the W.0.T., Bro. T. Shematt, L.D., presided. Owing to there being an important meeting the same evening there was not a very large attendance. Several small accounts were passed for payment and the reports of the retiring officers read. The latter, which showed the lodge to be in a very flourishing condition, were considered very satisfactory. As the lodge was being closed tbosa newly-elected officers who had been absent during the evening arrived, and it was decided to proceed with the instalhlion of officers for the ensuing term. This ceremony was performed with due solemnity by Bro. T. Sherratt, L.D., assisted by Bro. J. Brown, acting D.G.W.M. It was resolved to hold the next meeting of the lodge on Wednesday evening Nov. 10. The lodge wee then doted in due form.

Committed JOB Trial. At th* B.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday a young man named Richard Dale was committed for trial on a charge of robbing one Robert Bennie ot £4O. Accused was seen with bis hand in Rennie’s pocket. Rennie had been to the Timaru races and was drunk. Linseed Factory. A meeting of the directors of the abore was held last Tuesday. Present—Messrs J. W. Miles (in the chair), Filbrow, Lyon, and Brown. It was decided ts send a large exhibit of the manufactured goods of the factory to the Christchurch Show, and after attending to some routine work the meeting terminated. Eangitata Races.*— The Committee appointed to make the necessary arrangements for these races hare succeeded in drawing up an excellent programme which will appear in a day or two. The Committee meet again on Saturday treeing, and the members are using etery endearor to make the race meeting what it has hitherto been—a thorough success.

Obiokbt.—A match, Married v. Single, will be played in the Temuka Park next Saturday, when it is to be hoped there will be a good muster. It is time members of the Club commenced steady practice.—The match at Adelaide between Lillywhite’s team and Fifteen of South Australia concluded on Tuesday in a draw. The Englishmen made 329 runs in their first innings, and the Australians 131. In their second innings the Australians had made 127 for the loss of eight wickets when time was called. Literature.— The New Zealand Bible, Tract, and Book Society have opened a temporary depot in Mr Mendelson’s shop, opposite the Teniuka Hotel, where the literature of this excellent society can be obtained. The stock comprises a large variety-of works, and special inducements are offered to Sunday Schools, eto. As this opportunity only occurs once a year we recommend ministers and others requiring this kind of literature to make an early inspection. The depot will be closed on Monday evening, and the agent will proceed northward. B.M. Court, Temuka.— At the above Court, yesterday, before J. S. Beswicb, Esq., R. W. Marshall sued Charles Wright for £3 16s 6d, and J. Brown also sued Wright for £8 ss. Judgment by default was given m both cases, there being no appearance of the defendant.—ln the case of F. R. Oldfild v, Ackroyd and Quinn, claim £2O 6s 6d, judgment was given. This case, in which Mr Raymond appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Aapmall for defendants, was heard last Court day, and judgment reserved. The cause of action rose as follows The plaintiff and defendants were adjoining landowners, and the plaintiff alleged that he erected a fence of which the defendants made use. He therefore sued the defendants under clause 22 of the Fencing Act, 1881, which rendered them liable to pay 10 per cent on the cost of construction so long as they occupied the land and made use of the fence. His Worship, in giving judgment, said the evidence was somewhat conflicting but with regard to the existence of the fence (here was no doubt. He did not think the plaintiff had a right to do nothing at ail about the matter for five or six years, end then spring a surprise on the defendants, bnt at the same time ha was entitled to something. He would give judgment for £5, each party to pay his own costs. Pleasant Valley School Committee. —The monthly meeting of this Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening last. Present—Messrs K. Brophy (Chairman), A. Lysnght, and J. Gregan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Secretary S. Board of Education, enquiring whal holidays were given to the school during the year, and stating that the information asked for was necessary to assist the Inspector when visiting the school. It was resolved that the Chairman furnish to the Board the information asked for. The Maeter’s report waa read, which showed that the attendance for the past month was not so good as could be desired, Mr Lysagbt stated, on behalf of the Visiting Committee, that the school had been visited during the month, and with the exception of the attendance being less the school was otherwise working very satisfactorily. Messrs Brophy and Gregan were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. This being all the business the meeting adjourned till the last Saturday in the present month, Geraldine Riiies.— The fortnightly drill of this corps took place on Monday evening last, in the drillsbed, Geraldine. There were about 26 on parade. Lieuts. Ward and Pearpoint were present, as also Stnff-Sergeant-Major Jones. The men were divided into two companies, captained by the two Lieutenants. They were then put through a number of battalion movements by the Drill Instructor, which they performed very creditably. After the drill a meeting of the corps was held to discuss the advisability of electing a captain. Lieut. Ward, addressing the men, said he thought it hardly fair to elect a captain in the absence of Mr Moore, seeing that gent'eman had not said whether he had accepted the Majorsbip or not. He (Lieut. Ward) thought it best to let the matter rest till Mr Moore returned. Possibly Mr Moore might not care to give up the captaincy, seeing that the higher position only lasted for five years, He might tell them that the gentleman they thought of asking to accept the position of captain (Mr R. Postlethwaite) had declared to Lieut. Pearpoint his intention to decline the honor. Lieut. Pearpoint said that Mr Posthwaite had given the matter a very great deal of thought, bnt had been compelled to decline the honor of being their captain. Lieutenant Pearpoint explained that the gentleman named bad had a conflicting internet bearing upon him. He was the head of the cavalry crops in Geraldine, and it was urged that if he gave up that corps it' would soon fall to the ground. He bad thought (he matter over a great deal, and after consulting Captain Wright, of the cavalry, had decided to decline the position. At the same time he wished to thank them very much for the honor they had done him. There was a general murmur of disappointment at this announcement- The men wished to know if Mr Moore could not bold the position of Major and Captain. Lieut. Ward said no, Mr T. Sherratt then proposed—“ That the consideration of the matter be postponed for a fortnight." This he afterwards amended, and proposed—" That the corps hold a meeting in the drillshad on Friday night next at half-past seven.” This was seconded by Mr Patrick, and carried. Lieut. Ward said that he would write to Colonel Bailey in the mean'ime for his advice upon the matter. Upon a show of hands being taken about fourteen signified their willingness to proceed to Timaru on the 9th to take part in the manoeuvres to be held there on that day. The corps were then dismissed.

Alcoholic Poisoning.-—A boy, nine yean of age, died at Townirille (Queensland), of alcoholic poiaoning, caused by drinking half a tumbler of raw spirits given him by hie mother, who is ot intemperate habits. Chinese Law.—Two females, one lor unintentionally poisoning her relatives, and the other for trying to hang her spouse, have been executed at Canton by the Ling Ohi method, that is, by being sliced up alive into a thousand pieces. Naebow Ssoaw.— On Monday night at Wanganui, a sailor named John Oarneige, of the schooner Owake Bell, rescued a lad named lingey from drowning. The boy had fallen from the wharf and was just sinking when attention wai called to the fact and Carnegie jumped overboard and sneoeeded in getting hold of the lad. When he was got ashore be was soon restored.

The Unemployed.—On the certificate of Mr K. P. Gray, 9 of the “ unemployed ” were put to work yesterday in cutting gorse on the railway line. The work is contract work ; they get sixpence per chain for cutting and grubbing gone, and only that the tools which the Government provided them with were not up to the mark, they would earn between 4s and 5s at it. As it is the men expect to make small wages. There is room for five men more, but it is expected these will turn up to-day. The Value of Land.—lt is quite refreshing during these days of depression, and amid the almost universal cry ot “hard limes,” to hear of such a price as £l6 13a 6d an acre being paid for 50 acres of land about four miles from a railway station, and nearly six times as far from the nearest sea port. Such, however, was the case at Geraldine on Tuesday last. Mr W. S. Maslin, instructed by the executors of the late Thomas Quinn, submitted to auction a block of land containing 50 acres, situate on the Main road, Geraldine, opposite the residence of Mr A. Kelman. The sale waa held on the section adjoining the Good Templars’ Hall, Geraldine, and there was a good attendance of the public. The bidding for the land was very spirited, and the price soon ran up to the figure named above, when it was knocked down to Mr Rose. Mr Maslin also submitted to auction three acres of bush land on behalf of Mr J. W. Pye. This land also changed hands at £25, The bidding for the acre of land adjoining the Wesleyan Church, Geraldine, not reaching the mortgagee’s reserve, it was passed in. Easily Pbotbn.—ll i» easily proven that malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity of the liver and kidneys, general debility, nervousness, and neuralgic ailments yield readily to this great disease conqueror, American Oo.’a Hop Bitten. It repair* the ravage* of disease by converting the food into rieh blood, and it gives new life and vigor to the aged and infirm always. Bee Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

If .Z. Railways—Notion re fares. J. Mundell and Oo.—Sell sheep, cattle and pics, at Winchester Fair to-day. W. G. Aspinall, Solicitor, Temuka—lnrites tenders for the lease of 260 acres good agricultural land in the Temuka district. Hamersley and Woed, Barristers and Solicitors, Timaru Can be consulted in Temuka every Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday; attend all courts. K. Gray— lnstructed by Mrs Heap sells six first class i acre sections in Temuka, and a section of 3 acres 1 rood 31 perches, situated on the river side, at 2 o’clock on Monday R. Darlow, Boot and Shoemaker, Geraldine —Announces that he keeps.the best stock of boots and shoes in the district, which he sells at prices that defy competition ; boots and shoes made to order. J. W. Miles, the Hall, Temuka—Has just opened up a very choice lot of new mantles dolmans, visites, fichus, and jackets, which have been purchased at a large discount off regular prices and are marked very cheap.