LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1512, 13 November 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

< Church, Tkmuka.—The Rev. Mr Steele, of North Canterbury, will conduct the services in this Church, to-mor-row.

PBOJBETT Tax. —lt is notified that property tax, where the amount of duty ia under £ls, is to be paid on the 14th December ; wheie the duty ia £ls or oyer, the sum shall be paid in two instalments : the first on December 14lb, and the second on February 18th. In respect of duty on fire, marine, accident, fidelity, live stock, plate-glass, or guarantee policies issued by any joint stock company, the same must be paid on the 10th March. Wbslbtak Disibici Mbbtins.— At the Wesleyan District meeting at Christchurch on Thursday last the Temuka Wesleyan Church requested and was allowed a grant of £3O, conditionally that the minister’s stipend be not less than £2OO. It was shown that during the year the Temuka Chufrch had raised £7 16s lOd for the Homs Mission Fund, and £2 15s 4d for foreign missions. Oddikmows’ Confbbbnoe. —> A conference of Oddfellows, from many of the principal towns in the colony was held at Christchurch on Thursday, when a resolution was passed affirming the advisability of establishing an annual moveable Committee for New Zealand, and a Committee was appointed to make enquiries as to tbe probable cost. Resolutions were also passed approving of a uniform scale of contributions, ef giving full privileges to visiting membsrr, of popularising tbe Order in the colony, and encouraging the formation of juvenile Lodges. Labcbnx.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, yesterday, a lad named William Tozer was convicted of having stolen 10s fid belonging to W. M. Richards, with whom he was working at Pareora. It appeared that Tozer, Richards, and Ohas. Hoskins slept in the same room, and Tozsr told Richards that be bad found 10s. Richards, haying missed the money, - taxed Toxer with stealing it. The lad at first denied it, but the money was subsequently found concealed in bis neck-tie. Tbe presiding Justices (His Worship the Mayor and Mr J. H. Sutter) at first sentenced Tozer to twelve strokes with a birch rod, but, on Mr Hay (who appeared for the accused) pointing out that they could not do so as the lad was too old, they decided to discharge him with a severe caution.

Tikabu PohxmanteAUl. —Mr Maxwell, saddler, of Timaru, had a very nice exhibit of portmansaux, travelling bags, etc., at the Christchurch Show. Speaking of this, the Lyttelton Times says: —“ Mr Alexander Maxwell, of Timaru, is to be congratulated on having commenced a new industry in that town —the manufacture of portmanteaux and travelling bags./ His exhibit consisted of sixteen at tides, each of which might be classified under one or the other of the two heads. In many of the portmanteaux colonial leather was employed, but Mr Maxwell will, of course, make up English or colonial leather at the option of the customer. A speciality ia the “ overland trunk ” for long sea voyages, made with the object of resisting the rough weather it might have to encounter. Another is the lady’s dress trunk, with moveable tray and collapsing division for holding a bonnet box. The quality of the leather used ia admirable, and the workminship is honest, serviceable, and highly finished. This is especially the case with the Gladstone bags, which Mr Maxwell claims to be the first made in the South Islaad. They are in every respect fuljjr worthy of competing with the best imported article.”

Pbesonal.—We understand that Mr John Hajharst is on bis way out from England, and may be expected to arrive in Temuka ip the course of a week or so. Holiday yob Gbbaldinb.—An effort is being made to iuduce the merchants and employers of labor in Geraldine to close their places of business on Tuesday next, the 17th inst,, in order to allow the members of the rifle corps to attend the inspection parade hrf jre Sir George Whitmore, ordered for that day-

Abbitam and Dbpabtubbs. During October 1364 persons arrived in the’ colony, and 861 departed from it. The arrivals were principally from the ■ United Kingdom (626), New South Wales (381), and Victoria (231). Of the departures only 81 were for the United Kingdom, 307 for New South Wales, and 374 for Victoria.

Saltation Abmy, Tbhuka.—Major and Mrs Barritt, accompanied by ‘Adjutant Barritt (from Melbourne), visit Temuka tonight, to-morrow, and Monday next. A great

welcome meeting will be held in the Bar rack* to-night at 7.30. To-morrow the meetings will be held in the Volunteer Hal!. On Monday a monster tea will take place.

The Fatal Accident at Sumnbe.— The body of Emma Stewart, the last of the four young girls who were accidentlaly drowned on Tuesday, was recovered on Thursday afternoon in time for an inquest after the inquest on the bodies of the Misses Cotton and Miss Boundy. In both inquests Verdicts of “Accidental death” were found. . Ssbtioe sr Song.— The Service of Soug entitled “ The Pilgrim's was given in St. Saviour’s Church flejseatly, was repeated again last ’evening. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton commended the eemoe with prayer, and afterwards explained the object for which it wae held. He gave a ikefcoh of the life of John Banyan, mod then.went on with the service. The was much better than on the previous"evenia|; the singing was eapital, and everythingpaiaed off most satisfactorily, „ .■ '

Csickbi. Temuka player* are reminded that a match between the Smoker* and Non-Smokers takes place In the Temuka Par k to-day. Play will commence at half-past two o’clock, and cricketers are requested to be on the ground punctually.—The match between the English apd Victorian Elevens at .Melbourne, resulted in a, draw, on Wednesday. The Englishmen, concluded their first innings for 352. The then went in for their second innings, hnd when time was called had made 205 for nine wickets. In their first innings the Victorians msdo 329.

Bid Bat.—Last January Mr Fox, a well* known prospector, was sent by Government to Big Bay and Jaokou’s Bay districts to ex* plore the country. He returned a few weeks ago and his report has just been-handed in. At nine miles from the coast he found quartz, but not gold-beating. Up to sixteen miles beyond that a little gold was found, but nob payable. Beyond that to 25 miles from the coast no gold was found, but traces of other minerals, samples of which had been forwarded to the Mines Department. Several more members of the Big Bay prospecting party have returned overland to Southland, Letters received give no encouraging news,'about six shillings a week being the average earnings. One party of ten got two pennyweights in two days, or 4|d per man per day. Thb Dbstbotbb Dbbibotbd.— Mr N. 0. Nicholas, yesterday morning, performed a feat, which may be regarded as unique. Am he was driving along the road from Mr John Meyer’s he noticed a large shag on the brink of the river, intently ' looking out for fish, and knowing what ah eaemy to the youngs trout the bird is, be resolved to kill it. After putting hia horse up at the stable Mr Nicholas returned with a gun, and just as he reached within shooting distance of the bird, he saw it plange into the river, and emerge therefrom with a large trout wriggling in ita mouth. In the twinkling of any eye the bird was brought to the groand ; and betide it Could be seen the trout, still alive and jumping. Mr Nicholas brought the trout and shag to Tetntika, where they were on exhibition yesterday, in Mr Ashwell’s office. The trout measured nearly 14 inches in length and weighed 17k oz. This incident proves that shags are extremely destructive to the young fish, and it appears to us that the Acclimatisation Society could spend money in a worse way than by offering rewards for shag’s beads.

Temuka Lxnsebd C®mpany. Tbs exhibits of the Temuka Linseed Company at the Metropolitan Show, Christchurch, were first-class, and were very highly spoken of. Tbe Company carried off the Association’s silver medal and Mr R. Sutherland's Cup, value £5, for the best sample of dressed flax, ropes, and twine. The Lyttelton Times says The Temuka' Linseed; Oil, Cake, and Fibre Company took the medal for the best assortment of dressed flax, ropes, and twine. Their exhibit was peculiarly interesting as being entirely a local pro* dnotion, the European flax from which the ropes and twines were Baade having been grown and prepared in the Temuka district. The quality of the dressed flax was very good, tbe material being soft and silky, yet. strong. Their rope was of a serviceable character, though not good in color. Their binding twine waa of fair quality and strong. It is gratifying to learn that the Temuka Company are now in a position to compete successfully with the imported article, and that their productions are beginning .to find favor with farmers, who, it is to be hoped, may ere long be. able to make European flax, te be sold to this or similar companies, one of their most profitable crops. ’

Thh Gain Poisoning Cas».— Tha Christchurch correspondent of' the Daily Times writes ss follows about the Cain case I heard,i* Timaru that the capital offence will be most difficult to prove.-- A chemist’s assistant named Stewart is wanted from Australia to give evidence, but it is unknown whether bis testimony will be of any value. He was manager for Mrs Watkins at the time of Captain Cain’s death; but, strange to say, the poison book he kept has disappeared altogether. Hone ;of the other chemists supplied any poisou at that time to Hall, and the police cannot discover any trace of any purchase. There can ha no doubt antimony having been discovered in large quantities in Captain Cain’s body. The bladder was well preserved, and ia the urine antimony was found in large quantities. Mrs Newton, bis other step-daughter, was with him frequently, and is to be brought over from Melbourne to give evidence. Neither lawyers or police are very sanguine that sufficient evidence can now be gathered to convict of the capital offence. When Hall’s effects were sold several. batches of love letters were discovered in a private drawer in the safe carefully locked up. They were of a most endearing character, and wers from three separate young .ladies. They wers destroyed by the purchaser of the safe. Mrs Hall has gone on a visit to Sir John Hall, who has shown her great sympathy in her trying position. The inquest on Captain Cain’s remains stands adjdurncd till Novam bsr 18.”

Fatal Accident. — A man named James Hawkens, a laborsr, was thrown from his horse st Christchurch on Thursday evening last. Hi was apparently very little huri,and was taken home in a trap, walking from the oonveyanoe into the house. Shortly afterwards be became worse, and died three hours after the accident. Deeeaied was unmarried, and about 34 years of age.

Wasto* Misohibt.— The Temuka Lawn Tennis Club recently hid down in the Temuka Park a tennis court equal to any in Canterbury, but some mischievous person, or persons, at present unknown have gone to the trouble of damaging it considerably, A word of warning may be of service to those people. If caught repeating the offence they will be prosecuted. Lbttib Stealing-.— A young man, named Frederick H. Dale, employed for a number •f years as a letter carrier, was charged at the Invercargill Police Court yesterday with stealing a letter containing three £1 bank notes. He was remanded for eight day*. The accused was well known from his connection with the Oddfellowe and Volunteer*. Accused admitted the offence to the postmaster and the police.

L&dt Bbautimbbi. —Ladies, you cannot make fair , ro»y cheeks, and sparkling ma with the cosmetics of France, »r Mantiflers of the world, while in poor heal ih, and nothing will giro you snob rich blood, food health, strength, and beauty aa flop litters, American Co’s make. A tnal is certain proof. Bee Advt. A Scolding Woman.— The barbarities of i the ducking-stool for the eure of scolding '.i Women, though abolished by law, are now 'oftentimes practiced by a kind of social barbarity son* the less reprehensible. Won en aoold only when they are ill. Instead of Warn ing them we should prescribe Am. Go’s H v -Bitters,- The entire system will undergo a genial, pleasant change. The nervea will be . quieted and acerbity of word and thought w >ll -rgiva ' place , to amiability and affection. Healthy women'.ds not scold nor fret. Bead Advt. ' SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. In Bankruptcy—Re William Patrick, of Kakahu, farmer; Mr J. Hay, solicitor. K. F. Gray, Temuka—Holds sale of household furniture, etc,, on Tuesday next. John Lawson, Poundkeeper, Temuka— Notice re impounded long-woolled hoggets. James ißljth, Temuka—Tenders wanted for additions to dwelling for Mr M. Gaffaney. Commissioner Crown Lands —Important notice re sale’ of forfeited dsferred.paymsnt and other sections, perpstual leases, etc., etc. W. S. Maslin, Geraldine—Publishes full particulars of Mr WeStropp’s clearing sale of household furniture, etc., at Orari Bridge on Tuesday next. , W. C. Beswick—Notifies that ho will apply for tranfer' of license of Woodbury Hotel to Mr J. H. Dean, at next licensing meeting to be holden at Geraldine.