LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1513, 16 November 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale at Temuka.—Mr K. F. Gray sells a large quantity of household furniture, etc., at bis rooms, Temuka, to-day. Pbesonai,—Mr John Hnyhurst’s name appears on the passenger list of the mail steamer Alameda, which arrived at Auckland on Saturday. Thb Tikabu Matobaitx.—Mr John Jackson (the present Major) and Mr Moss Jonas were nominated yesterday in Timaru for the office of Mayor for the ensuing term. Fatal Aooidint.—On Thurday last Mr Isaac Bryan, a bushman at West Oxford, North Canterbury, was so severely crushed by a falling tree that he died on the following morning.

Sale at Obabi Bbidob.—Mr W. S. Maslio, instructed by Mr Weatropp, who is leaving the district, holds a clearing sale of valuable household firniture, books, live and dead stock, etc, at the Bohoolboutr, Oran Bridge, to-day. The sale, which is to commence at 1 o’clock sharp, will he an unreserved one, and lanebeon will he provided. Ohubch Pabadb.— A Church parade of the Geraldine Rifles took place on Sunday last. About thirty men fell in at the drillshed,'including the band under Bandmaster T. Sherratt, Lieut. Ward being in command. The men were marched to the Primitive Methodist, Church where an excellent sermon, suitable to the occasion, was preached by the Rev. J. Boothroyd from 11. Kings y, 1. At the close of the service the men were marched back to the driUshed and dismissed. The playing of the band was much enjoyed by the townspeople.

A Windfail.—-Two young men named Phillips, employed recently on the Epiphany Church conti act, Auckland, it is reported while engaged at their work received a letter from England informing them of the death of a wealthy uncle, who had left £243,000 to be divided amongst forty-three nephews and neioes. The two young men re--1 ferred to will each receive £IO,OOO as his portion. They were to have commenced work last week on a contract at the reservoir, hut it is hardly necessary to say they made room for others less fortunate. The Lbttbb Stealing Cash. house of the prisoner Dale, arrested for letter stealing at Invercargill 287 letters, 149 circulars, 134 newspapers, 192 book packets, and 24 postal cards ; total, 786, were found, It is supposed the bulk of these were left at the house by Dale through sheer neglect of duty. Accused was looked upon as a very trustworthy man, but it appears be has been drinking too much lately. Steps will be taken as soon as possible to deliver the delayed matter. Twenty-two letters had been opened, and it is suspected that Dale baa appropriated the contents where valuable. Gbbaldinb Bbass Bans. This band, whose excellent playing is now really enjoyable, have been making strenuous efforts of late to obtain sufficient funds to enable them to purchase a new supply of instruments. By means of concerts, etc., they have raised a portion of the amount necessary, but still require a considerable sum. In order te augment the funds now in hand they have decided to make a tour of the Geraldine and Woodbury districts during this week, playing at the houses of the principal residents, and in this way they hope to obtain donations that will enable them to purchase the instruments they so urgently need. It is to be hoped the public will do their best and support the band in their laudable endeavor. Pbbbbitbbian Ohuboh, Gbbaldivb.— In place of the usual monthly Sunday Isoture by the Rev. G. Barclay, the Rev. Mr White, of Pleasant Point, conducted Divine service in the Good Templar Hall, Geraldine, on Sunday evening last. There was a good congregation, the hall being completely filled. The rev gentleman took for hie text two portions of Scripture, namely " Leaves only,” Matthew zxi., 19, and “ Jesus only,” Matthew xvii., 8. The rev. gentleman gave many illustrations of persons whom we constantly meet whose lives, by their taking too low a platform in the moral and religious world, had figuratively speaking, produced nothing but leaves. He then went on to describe the blessedness of the man who lived only for the honor and glory of God, and the good of his fellow men. Mr White, who preached an able and impressive sermon, was listened to with rapt attention by those present. Waitohi Fiat Libbabx. A special meeting of the Waitohi Flat Library Committee wae held in the Reading-room on Thursday, November 11th. Present—Messrs J. Fraser (Chairman), L. Scott, T. Orr, R. Redpath, and Joseph Watson (Secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. It was resolved that Messrs A. J, Andrews, Geo. Johnson, David Cunningham, and Thomas Thornley be added to the Committee. With tegard to the prospective concert to augment the funds of the library, the Chairman reported that he, in company with Messrs Scott and Redpath, had canvassed Temuka for singers, and had received every encouragement, Mrs Rout, Mines Ladbrooke, McNair, and Blyth, and Messrs Clinch, Rutland, Goltman, and Storey having kindly promised to assist on that occasion. He also reported that be had seen Mr Worthington in reference to a piano, and hoped to receive a reply in a day or two. On the motion of Mr Scott, seconded by Mr Orr, it was resolved to hold the concert on Friday, the 3-d December, the same to be succeeded by a dance, and that the admission be for adults Is 6d, children between the ages of 10 and 14 years half price, under that age free. The Secretary was instructed to procure two hundred tickets and issue them as soon as possible. Messrs T. Orr and J. Watson were deputed to draft a programme. After arranging that the next meeting should be held on Thursday, Nov. 25th, and passing the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting terminated. Wesleyan Distbiot Meeting.—At the District meeting at Christchurch on Friday, it was resolved — 11 That local preachers, before being received as fully accredited, be required to undergo written examinations in three subjects—(l) Literary, haying particular reference to correct knowledge and expression of English ; (2) Historical, with particular reference to origin, history, and constitution of Methodism 5 (3), Theological, such as is at present required.” The Committee on Social Purity reported, and the following recommendations were forwarded to the Conference: —1. That meetings be held for promoting purity among men. 2. That efforts bs made to put down all indecent language and coarse jests. 3, That our youag men be taught to treat all women with respect, and protect them from wrong and degradation. 4. That our people be requested to maintain the law of purity as equally binding ou men and women. S. That our young men be urged to spread these principles among their companions, and te help their younger bi others. 6, That the sum of £26 be voted to cover initial expenses and to provide a supply of literature. 7. That tbs attention of our Conference be directed to the fact that our Church is doing comparatively little in the shape of rescue work. —Several motions having for their object the repoa), of the law which prevents the Bible being read in schools, were parried. Conference was requested to take steps to educate public opinion on the evils of gam. bling. It was reported that there were twenty-five Bands of Hope in the district with a membership of 2731 Juvsnils mem : betli Ihe mmmq cloud on Friday light. I

News ibom Rotobua. — A great tspgi is now being held at Rotorua with the Tuhoursngi Natives (who hare just returned from Taupo) and the Ngatiwhakaue tribes on account of the loss of people and land at Wairoa. Rotorua Lake went dowa several inches last week. Holiday Ax Gbbaldinb. —To-morrow the places of business in Geraldine will be closed from half-past ten a.m,, on account of the annual inspection of the South Canterbury "Volunteer forces by Colonel Sir George Whitmore. This will enable the Geraldine Rifles to be present at the inspection.

The Temuka Public School. —This school will be closed to-morrow on account of the inspection of the volunteers and cadets in Timaru by Colonel Sir George Whitmore. The ordinary monthly meeting of the School Committee has besn postponed till Thursday evening, owing to the inability of some of the members to attend.

The Toluntbebs. —There were 25 members of the Temuka Rifles, and 31 Cadets, on parade last evening. After having gone through drill Captain Hayhurst informed them that they would all have to go to Timaru next Wednesday to be present at the review. Anyone who stayed away without sufficient cause would be fined £l, and the fine would be strictly enforced. They would have to fall in at the Drillshed at 11.30 a.m., march to the Railway Station, go by train to Timaru, and return by ths last train the same evening.

Ridiculing OheisiiAbity.— Ada Campbell, a strolling lecturess, whose forte is to ridicule Christianity, has arrived in Timaru, and lectured there. She has been interviewed by a reporter of the Timaru Herald, to whom she confided her disregard for Christianity, and her regard for Protection and Home Rule. Distinguished clergymen, statesmen, and other personages of importance have visited Timaru, but not one of them have been interviewed by the Herald. Why then should this woman, who is making her living by ridiculing religion, be given such prominence f It is disgraceful, absolutely shocking, to give suoh prominence to a woman who has laid aside womanly modesty and reserve, and turned to ridicule the religion of 99 per cent of the people of this colony. Ths Herald was once respectable, but it has lately degenerated into a very low, vulgar paper. Aooidmt.—A rather seriqus accident happened at Temuka last Saturday afternoon, when the Rev. T. A. Hamilton narrowly escaped serious injury. The rev, gentleman was returning home, after having visited a sick person in Wilkin street, end when a lit tle distance below the Roman Catholic Church his horse bolted. In turning round the corner near the Convent the buggy wheels locked and the vehicle capsized, and the Rev. Mr Hamilton »nd his boy were thrown out. The boy escaped unhurt, but Mr Hamilton was considerably shaken, and be was taken at once into Mr Lavery’s house, where be was vary kindly attended to until Dr Hayes arrived and discovered thet two or three of his ribs were broken, With the exception of some slight braises and a very stvere shaking the rev. gentleman was not further injured, and when be recovered strength he was conveyed home. On making inquiries yesterday we found him quite strong, with the exception that he suffers the inconvenience and discomfort incidental to broken ribs, and we sincerely trust a week or two will ise him quite recovered. In the capsize the buggy was reduced to atoms. The two hind wheels and the body parted from the fore wheels and the shafts, with which the horse contibued its mad career over the common. It leaped over a fence into a paddock, and went about wildly, till at last it was caught and brought home. The horse was out, but not seriously.

" Bouoh oh Oatabbh. ” Corrects of* feneire odora at onoe. Complete cure of worst chronic cases, also unequalled as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, foul breath. Kempthorne, Froaser and Co., Agents, Christchurch. 4 A Sooldino Womah.— The barbarities of the duokiog-atool for the oure of sooldiog women, though abolished by law, are now oftentimes practiced by a kind of social bar* barity none the lest reprehensible. Women scold only when they are ill. Instead of blaming them we should prescribe Am. Go’s Hop Bitters. The entire system will undergo a genial, pleasant change. The metres will be qaieted and acerbity of word and thought will giye place to amiability and affection. Healthy women do not scold nor fret, Bead Adrt.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Moore Geraldine—Want a buggy horse.

B. H. Fearpoint, Chairman Geraldine Town Board—Petition re holiday and reply thereto.

E. Bowden, Rhubarb Fiat, Pleasant Valley—Notice re debts contracted by hie children.

0. J. Foster, Solicitor, Geraldine —Notice to persons haring elaims against the estate of the late Thomas Quine. Teisuka Pound—A number of sheep will be sold at the pound at noon to-morrow, if the same are not previously released. J. Mundell and Co., Geraldine—Will hold skin sale on 30th November; and sale of wool early in December. Are now reoeiring entries for same.

H. B. Webster, General Produce Agent, Land Estate Agent, etc,, Geraldine—ls agent for W. A. Wood’s hamster, Acme harrows, and Belfast manures. Has sereral farms for sale.