LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1514, 18 November 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

InpustbisL Assootatiok,—The Christchuroh Industrial Association has been presented with an enlarged photograph of His Excellency the Governor, and a life-size portrait of Sir Julius Vogel. The pictures are hung in the rooms of the Association. Pbtbolbum. Tha following telegram with reference to the South Paoific Petroleum Company was reoeived in Cbristchuroh on Monday :—" The piping ordered from America arrived by the San Francisco mail, and will be forwarded to Gisborne to-morrow (Tuesday)."—Press. Entertainment at Tbmdka. ■— The annual entertaioment by the children attending the school conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Temuka, in aid of the funds of the school, takes place in the Volunteer Hall on the evening of Anniversary Day—the 16th December. Every effort is being made to make the programme that will be submitted equal, if not superior, to former years.

Gihaldihb Daisy Faotoit.—A epeoial general meeting of the shareholders of this Company was hel J in the Road Board Office, Geraldine, on Monday last. The meeting was called for six o'clock, but it did not commence till about 6.20. There were present. —Messrs W. Postlethwaite (Obairman of Directors, in the chair), H. B. Webster, J. Cunningham, D. MoZ%y, "W. Shiers, B. Morrison, J. Mundell, and Dr Fish. Tha resolution passed at the last meeting of shareholders was confirmed. The notice of motion standing in the name of Mr Cunningham re asking the shareholders to increase the oapital of the Company by taking up additional shares was withdrawn. This being all tha •uiiDMl the maatiif t«ra>inatsd«

Chbistohuboh Wool Maeebt. The Catterbury woolorokers met at Christcburch on Monday, and resolved to open the wool ivies on November 3rd, by which date it is estimated there will be 10,000 bales, mostly Canterbury orciabredi, on offer. The condition of the local wool thii year ia unusually light and good.

S.C. Hospital and Charitable Aid Boabd.—A meeting of the South Canter but y Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held in Timaru on Tuesday night. Present— Messrs J. Jaokson (Chairman), Gt. F. Clutee, J. Talbot, A. Bayes, and B. A. Barker. The following resolution, moved by Mr Talbot and seconded by Mr Clulee, was carried, Mr Hayes being the only dissentsieat—"That the necessary legal steps be taken to recover from the Waimate County Council the amount lost to the Board in consequenoe of the illegal decision of the Commissioners in the late appeal case." The consideration of Mr Barker's notioe of motion was deferred. Hospital accounts to the amount of £241 14s 2d, and Charitable Aid accounts to the amount of £llß, were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.

An Extraordinary Case. A somewhat mysterious affair has just come to light at Wellington. A man named H. Andrews, employed as an assistant in a drapery eatablinhment in that town died in the Wellington hospital yesterday in terrible agony from burns received about a week ago. By jome means his bed took fire and he was severely burnt about the stomach and chest, but notwithstanding, he went about till attention was called to his state by the atench arising from his burns festering. Medical advice was called and the doctor ordered hia immediate removal to the Hospital, where he died. The singular thinp is that no one in the house in which be lodged knew anything about the affair, although about the time a smell of burning was ooticed.

Woodbubt School.—A Committee meeting was held in the schoolroom on Monday, the 16th November. Present—Messrs Dean (Chairman), Hammond, Heatley, Middlemiss, and Gick. The minutes of the last meeting were read and oonfirmed. Correspondence wag resd :—From the Secretary to the Board of Education, stating that the sum of £f 9s 4d had been placed to the Committee's credit. From the same, asking what holidays it was oustomary to give during the year.—-The Chairman stated that he had sent the required information. Proposed by Mr Heatley, seoonded by Mr Middlemiss and carried—" That a concert and ball be held on Friday, the 10th December, 1866, in aid of the prize fund, the price of admission to be : adults 2s, ohildren half price." The Visitor reported that everything was working well at the sohool. Mr Gick consented to act as Visitor for the present month. Proposed by Mr Middlemiss, seconded by Mr Gick and, carried —*• That the following gentlemen act as a Committee of management for the concert and Ball : Messrs Musgrave, Flatman, Greaves, and the Chairman." The meeting then terminated.

1.0.G.T., Wbloomb Rbtbb&t Lodgb, No. 44, Gbbahjlicb.—The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening last, the W.C.T., Bro. J. Pye, presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read arid confirmed. A letter was reoeived from the Star of Waitohi Lodge, inviting the members to assist at an entertainment to be given by that Lodge on December 9tb. It was decided to assist the Waitohi Lodge, and to advise that Lodge in about a fortnights time as to the number of members who would be present to assist them. It was decided to hold the annual pic-nic on New Year's Day at the Wmhi Gorge on the ground kindly offered for the purpose by Mr and Mrs Scott, instead of at Milford Lagoon as originally proposed. Some furtbei routine business was transacted and the Lodge was closed m the usual form by the W.O.T. The Lodge was then raised to the second, or degree of Fidelity, when eight members took the degree, Br«. T. othenralt, L.D., presiding. The Lodge wis further raised to the third, or degree of Charity, when eight members were received. This being all the business the meeting terminated.

Waimatb Show.—The fifth annual show under the auspices of the Waimale Agricultural and Pastoral Association took placa od Tuesday last, and was fairly successful. The attendance was good, but the number of exhibits was not at all large. Iq sheep.honors were pretty equally divided between Messrs F. W. Kickman, McQoverin and Hardie, Boyle, Barker Bros., and Cameron. Only 13 head of cattle were penned, Mr M. 0. Studholme taking the prize for tbe beßt shorthorn bull, and Messrs McQoverin and Hardie the first prize for the best cow in calf. Mr Clark carried off the first prize for the best cow of any breed with Ayrshire Lady. In draught entires Mr A. Martin's Forfarshire was awarded first pn'ae. Guy Fawkea carried off. the first prize in thoroughbreds, in sheep dogs Mr Skevington'* Chip was placed first, Mr Harrison's Mac second, and Mr M. C. Studholme's Tr*mp third. Mrs Townsend carried off the first prizes for fresh, powdered, and salt butter, and Mth Anderson the first for fancy butte;. Mr Molloy carried off all the prizes in the ham and bacon classes. District Coubt, Timaru.—A sitting of this Court took place on Monday, Hit Honor Judge Broad presiding. Thomas Dooley and W. J, SWellfly, bankrupts, were granted orders of discharge. Orders closing bankruptcy were gi anted to Wm. Wheelband, Geo. Crozier, and J. W.Burnett. Dr MacIn lyre, and Messrs Hibbard, Holland and another were granted an order for the admission «f proof of debt in the estate of Maxwell Spens Blaok, a bankrupt. Mr Hamerslev was granted an order for the admission of his own proof of debt in the estate of Mary Hoare. Mr White was granted solicitor's costs in the estate of Chas. Miller. Be Thomas Hill and Gilbert. Lainc-Meason, bankrupts.—Mr Hameraley applied for an order directing T. W. H->ll to deliver certain sheep or their value to the Deputy Official Assignee. His Honor adjourned the hearing of tbe motion till tbe 6th January, pending a ease on appeal by T. W. Hull against the order adjudging Hall and Meason bankrupts, to be settled on tbe 20th inst. by the Clark of the Court in the event of the parties not agreeing. No abjection to be taken by the respondent's solicitor that the case on appeal was not sign d by the Judge, or not presented at tbe first sitting of the Court, The whole question of costs to also stand over. On toe application of Mr Ljnoh letters of administration were issued in re Thomas Higgins and Agnes Dunn, both deoeased. On Wednesday an appeal against the decision of the Deputy Assignee in respect to W. L. Simpson's amended proof of debt in Mary Hoare'a estate was granted. An application to compel Mr W. L. Simpson and another to giro up a security held by them in the same was also made, and Mr Simpson agreed to give up the security. Costs in both instances were allowed out of the estate. The Court tbjnroiti

Tbmdka Sohooi Coschittkb.—A meeting of ihe Temuka Sehool Committee will be held this evening.

Fbbbbts amd Shkb?.—While a settler in the Puerua Valley was at some work with his horses the other day he noticed a ferret holding on to the ear of a sheep. The sheep tried hard to throw it off, but could not. The settler went to iti assistance, but the sheep ran off, and he could not leave hie boms to follow it. What the remit was he could not tell. The incident (s*ys the Leader) is suggestne as to t.be danger of lambs should the rabbits ever be externa nated and the ferrets now beiag turned out t\l orer the country be pressed for food. If they attack full-grown sheep it is to be feared the lambs will hare in these ferocious Terrain a very dangerous enemy.

Dawgkbous Tabgkt Pbactios. At the Ransjiora Court on Tuesday (says the Press), the second officer of the North Canterbury Rifle Club obtained damages and mediosvl attendance fee from two members of th» Club, one of whom, during practice, shot him ahove the knee whilst at p-aotice marking. The three had gone to the range for practice and were marking alternately. Two were at the 500yds lying down and firing, when the injured man, thinking the number of shots was completed, went out of the manhole to examine the target and was wounded. The evidence disclosed the fact that the method of signalling between the marker and the firing point was of the loosest description—waving the band and shouting, or a rag or something tied to a ramrod being thought to be all that was necessary at praotioe. The Resident Magistrate expressed the opinion that great carelessness was shown by a 1 parties, but as the evidence did not clearly show any contributary neglect on the part of the injured man, damages and medical fee, total £3O, was allowed.

G«*AIDINB TOWH BOAED. A specinl meeting of the members of this Board was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of considering and approving the proposed new by-laws of the Board. Present M'.sm R. H. Pearpoint (Chairman), W. Berry, J. Quin, J. Mundell aod W. S. Maslin. The by-laws as prepared were carefully gone through in detail, and after a few slight alterations, it was moved by Mr Mundell, seconded by Mr Maslin and carried unanimously: the by-laws as read and approved of be the by-laws of the G-eraldine Town District. It was decided to hold a special meet me on Nov. 25th for the purpose of adopting the by-laws. The Chairman then read an order-in-Gouncil published in the New Zealtnd Gazette vesting 64 acres 1 rood, being a section in the G-eraldine bush, in the Town Board for use as a recreation ground, and creating the Town Board at a Domain Board to hare the care of the same. Mr Pearpsint was elected as chairman of the new Domain Board. It was decided to hold the monthly meeting of the new Board on the first Tuesday in eaoh month at 7.30 p.m. The new seal obtained by the Board was upon the table and -gave general satisfaction. This being all the business the meeting terminated.

OTEBBT.OW OF THB RaNGITATA RITBB. The Hon. Mr Richardson in reply to a telegram Bent to him by Mr Rolleston, has promised to to send Mr Lowe to report upon the present outbreak of the Rangitata River. It is understood that a considerable body of water has broken loose south of the Railway Bridge, and that the groins placed by the Go vernment above the bridge have suffered by the recent floods, which have been higher than have been known for some years past. A large number of settlers will suffer muoh lose unless the water oan be diverted. As to how this oan be best effroted will be tha subjeefc tor discussion on Saturday night, when a meeting will be held at the Star of the South Hotel. The general belief of the settlers is that nothing less thanturning back into the northern branch a largo portion of the present stream, which has found its way into what is known as the creek, will be an effectual remtdy, and that no protective works along the southern bank will be sufficient. A good deal of land has been washed away on the south side, but the eilent of the damage cannot yet be ascertained. The river is overflowing its banks, and it is anticipated that low lying land in its vicinity will be seriously damaged. Biwield.— A largely attend i-d meeting of teachers and friends of the recently established Sunday School in this place was hflld en Monday evening at the house of Mr W. Eilery, the Rev. J. Boothroyd, of Geraldine, presiding. When the school began on September sth there were 2 male and 6 female teachers, aod 10 male and g female scholars. There are now 4 male and 6 female teachers, and 14 male and 12 female scholars, an increase of 2 teachers and 8 scholars. The financial report showed that £1 13* had been subscribed by friends, and £1 10s 3d spent on books, cards, box, and other requisites, leaving a balance of 2s 9<l. It was resolved that subscription list be left open for donations towards the school treat and suitable hymn books for the scholars. Thanks were given to Mr F. Brown for his donation of 10s, and also to the other subscribers, and to the Rev. J, Boothroyd for his efforts in getting up the school. The following ar3 the officers for the loming year:—Superintendent, Mr W. Eilery; Secretary, Mr R. T. Turpin ; Treasurer, Mr H. Newport. Departure op the Rbv. E. D. Cion. —The term for which the Rev. E. Duraot Cecil undertook to fill the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church of Temuka has, we believe, come to a close, and he is about to leave the district. We may say honestly that we very much regret it. During the time the rev gentleman has been in the district he has succeeded in gaining universal esteem, and we believe that we shall be only giving utterance to a very general feeling in saying that everyone with whom he came in contact will regret very much that he is leaving. He c*me to Temuka some nina months ago to take chargt of the Presbyterian Church during the Rev. Mr Mackintosh's illness, and when that gentleman resigned so pleased was the congregation with Mr Cecil that he was requested to stay on longer. It is also an open secret th&t if the rev. gentleman would have consented to allow himself to be called he would have received the permanent charge of the Church. The rev. gentleman, however, is not a Presbyterian, he is a Congregationalist, and, though the doctrinal differences between the two Churches are not great, and the change would involve no serious sacrifice of principle, still Mr Ceoil could not see his way to accept the charge, notwithstanding the many advantages attached to it. Hence the reason that Mr Cecil ie leaving Temuka. He is a gentleman of high attainments and abilities. His lecture on " Spi itualism " was characterised by great research, muoh learning and sound •judgment, and delighted everyone who had the pleasure of hearing him. His sermons have been frequently a treat to hear, and the congregation to whom he has preached will misi him. We wish hira God speed. \ ,

Mormo&mm in New Zealand.—Mormonism (says the Groytown Standard) is gaining ground in the North Island. A gre>\t number of natives have become adherents in Papier, and they are pair,; ticularly numerous in the Gisborne district. At Palmerston North the mission is being energetically prosecuted among the itangitana tribe. Elders E. L. Davis and M. R. Pratt (the latter being a son of the famous Orson Pratt) are laboring 10 the iVairarapn at the present time, and within the last six weeks, ihey state, 40 natives hxve professed the faifcb. In Cirterton there are about 40 Europeans who hare joined the Saints. The president of the district, Mr Newby, is at present in the Minawatu district. TISTIHONUL T» DE Maolhtibb. The following circular has been ienfc to j the Mayors and Chairmen of public bodies throughout the Colony :—" Sir, I have great pleasure in informing you that jat< a publio meeting held at Timiru on tbe 29 h Ooiober, called by His Worship tbe Mayor on a requisition numerouslv signed j it was unanimously resolved chat a testimonial should be presented to Dr Maointyre as iome recognition of the great servioe he rendered to the public of the Colony by his prompt and determined action in connection with the prosecution of H*il for attempted poisoni •e, it being recognised that by layingi the information against Hall—a man at thatitime. aonarently in undoubted position—hej un-, derlook a most grave responsibility not only . as regards his professional reputation, but also at great risk. By Dr Maclntyre's ener?etie and disinfceMs/ed action a great service was rendered, not only in bringing a. vile crimiaal to justice, and in saving life, but' also as ap example to everyone to act fearlessly and with deoision when placed in similar (Hrcumstancas. Conduct in a trying i case such as Dr VTaclntyre has display d oinnot but hav» a good fffeot in acting as a deterrent to those who might bo criminally die-i posed, especially in cases snch as this, where it is extremely difficult to deteot the prims' being perpetrated, and also is deserving of the highest praise from all clashes of society. I am instructed by the Committee appointed at the publio meeting to request that you will use your best endeavors to collect; subscriptions m your district for the above purpose.—Yours obediently, Edwin '. Brr. LotroE, Secretary." ;> Proposed Jam Faotobt.—A meeting of the Provisional Directors of the proposed jam factory at Winchester was held last Tuesday evening in the Wolseley Hotel, Winchester Present—Messrs J. A. Young (Ohair-, man), Hon. W. Rolleston, M.H.R., Meurs J. Lewis, M. Carrig, J. J. Ellis, G. Taylor, J. Pye, W. E. Barker, J. T. M. Hayhurst, H. E. Smith, and J. M. Twomey. On the motion of Mr Eolleston, Mr G. A. Smith was appointed Secretary. The report adopted at the previous public meeting was read. A letter from Mr B. A. Barker wis read. He expressed regret at his inability to attend, as he had to be present at the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board in Timaru. Offers of a plmt were received from-Messrs Anderson and Morrison, and Messrs A. and T. Burt, brass founders, Dune>iin. A letter from the Under-Secretary for Lands was read, to the effect that it was contemplated to pass special legislation for enabling the Winchester reserves to be dealt witb, and that atter next session the Government would be in a position to sell to the proposed company a site for a jam factory. Mr Taylor asked whether some of it could be leased. Mr Rolleston said it might be done that way. He did not know that special legislation was necessary, but it appeared from the latter that, it was. The Chairman said that possibly the next business was to draw up a prospeotui. Mr Twomey said he had prepared one, and on this being read Mr Hayhurst moved, Mr Barker -seconded, and it was carried—" That a sub-Committee be appointed |to revise the prospectus." Messrs Twomey, Rolleston, Hayhurst, Barker, and the Chairman were then appointed to revise the prospeo'us. After having read over tbe draft of a prospeotus submitted by Mr Twomey, it was agreed to with some slight alterations. The Bank of New South Wales, Temuka, was appointed as the Bink of the proposed company ; Mr' W. G. Aspinall was appointed solicitor, Mr J. A. ioung Treasurer, and Mr G. A. -mith -secretary. The prospectus thus agreed to by the sub-Com-mittee was submitted to the full meeting of the ProTis'onal Directors, and finally adopted. Some discussion took place thea with regard to tbe appointment of Broker to the Company, and on the motion of, Mr Rolleston, seconded by Mr Pye, it was 1 resolved to advertise for a Briker. 'Messrs Young, Hayhurst, Twomey, and B. A. Barker were appointed a sub-Committee to receive applications for a Broker, and appoint one. The sub-Committee was also empowered to get the proepeotns printed. After some minor matters were attended to the meeting adjourned. Lady Bbautifibes. —Ladies, you cannot make fair ikin, rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics of Frasoe, or beautifiors of the world, while in poor health, and nothing will give you'snob, rioh blood, grind health, strength, and beauty as Hop Bitters, American Go's make. A trial is certain proof. See Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVEKI'ISEMENIS. John W. Miles, Temuka—Has removed to (he Stone Store. Entertainment at Temuka—By pupils of sisters of St. Joseph oh 16th December. John Brown, Milford—Wants tenders for hoeing beans, Tenders close on Saturday. J. Mundell and Oo.—Will sell lire stook on the farm of Mr William Patrick, Gapes' Yalley, on Monday next. Concert and Bill at Woodbury—-In aid of ohildrens prize fund on Friday, December 10th, in Woodbury soboolroom. J. A. Young, Chairman—lnvites application for the position of broker to the propoossd Winchester Jam Company. South. Bangitata— Meeting of persons interested in preventing damage from the overflow of the Bangitata, in Star of the South Hotel on Saturday evening next.

Constable Guerin stated that be was sent for, and found accused disturbing the meeting. Witness asked him to go out, and he would not, so witness put him oat. Accused : Did you not pull me off the seat and knock me down on the floor? His "Worship : That will do. Fined L(b and costs. Mr Charteris asked His Worship to issue a prohibition order against the accused, i ■ Hid. Worship : Are you a relation of bis? Mr Charteris : Well, no, Sir, bnt I am a " tbwny " of bis, and be is a very decent man while sober. He would be all right only for the drink. Hia Worship : Let the police lay the information against him, and I will pat him under prohibition. injuring rßorantrr. George Ramsay was brought up on remand charged with haying unlawfully and maliciously damaged property to the ralue of ss. The accused pleaded not gdiltv, Joseph Beri gave evidence to the pffect that on the moraine of the 6th instant he saw accused in the street throwing stones in the air. Ha was standing in the middle of the street, and he walked over to Mr Brown's yerandab. Saw him play with the spouting, and then pull it off and throw it oyer the gate. ■■>'■ To the accused : Was at the ball the previous night. Had some liquor. Saw you through tbe window of the hotel tearing off the spouting. •■ ■ " ' Accused : Be careful what you say ; you stand in a peculiar position. Witness : There is a screen on the window. The blinds were not down. It was daylight ; it six was o'clock in ,the morning. W. Chamberlain : Was with the last witness. Saw Ramsay sitting on the kerbing-stone. Saw him take sometthing away, and said to last witness, "What is that Ramsay is taking away ?" and last witness replied " That's the spouting." Could not say whether it was spouting or a piece of timber.- Saw him put it oyer the gate. The iccased : You are stating fairly, I have nothing to ask you. his Worship to accused : Well, now I will hear what you have to say. The accused said that the spouting, was broken off and sticking out when he took it. A man came into town that night and tied his horse to the spouting, and tbe horse pulled it. Witness pulled it off, and put it behind the gate, thinking be was doing good. The man was away in Cbristcburch now, but if the case was remanded for • week he could tret the man to prove it. His Worship : All right. I'll give you the chance ot proving it. I'll remand the case for a week. The case was accordingly remanded, > bail bein£ allowed, tbe accused in £lO, and one surety ot £lO. civil CASES. W. Hooper v. A. Allan—Claim £2 16s 2d. I'he defendant admitted the claim,. but refused to pay costs. The plaintiff stated that tbe account was paid with the exception of costs. Judgment was given for the costs. Judgment by default was given in tha following cases ; A. Gibson v. A. Edgeler—Claim 15s 4d. A. Gibson v. W. Eagleaton—Claim £1 12s lid. H. T. Clinch v. Charles Kerr—Claim £2 16s. The Court then tosp.

hoped a spirit of emulation would be awakened amongst them. Hd *tß very severe on Timaru employ erg who, out of 365 days io the year, coild not Afford their employees one half day for inspection. How could thny expect the country to be defended when they would not m»ke so Bmail a sacrifice. He wuu highly pleased with the Cadets, who w»re to be the foture Volunteers of New Zealand. By paying attention to their drill they would become efficient when men, and be able to defend their country. The Temaka Cadets would soon be provided with arms. The country contingents ebortly afterwards left the field, and returned to their respective homes.