LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1523, 9 December 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thb Kebbino Contract.—Mr J. White- : head made a start with bis kerbing contract at Temuka on Tuesday morning last. The work is to be finished in eight weeks, and will greatly add to the neatness of the streets. B.M. Court, Geraldine.— At this Court on Tuesday last, before H. W. Moore, Esq., J.P., a first offender was fined 5s aud costs 7s for a first offenoe, and 15s and 7s costa on a second charge of drunkenness remanded from the previous day. Congest and Bale at Woodbuby.—A concert and ball in aid of the prize fnnd will be held in the Woodbury schoolroom tomorrow night. 1 good programme has been compiled and everything possible done to conduce to the enjoyment of those who attend. Tib Cain Poisoning Cask.— The hearing of the charge against Thomas Hall of wilfully murdering the'late Captain Henry Cain will be resumed at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, to-morrow. It is expected that Mrs W. J. Newton and Professors Black and Ogston will be examined. Mrs Newton has arrived at the Bluff. Allbgbd Foeobey, At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on Tuesday, William Hall Zouch w»i committed for trial on a charge of fotging a promissory note for £25 in the name of F. B. Brine, a milkman. The defence was reserved. Bail was allowed, accused in £309 and two sureties of £l5O each. The Moody Whabi.— -This wharf, which is named after a former Chairman of the Timaru Harbor Board, being now completed, and the necessary lines of rails laid, was utilised for the first time on Tuesday last, two little schooners, the Spray and Alert, being moored alongside. The wharf will greatly add to the shipping facilities of the port. D. Mo6uinne3B begs to inform his friends and the public that the Shilling Lunches hitherto served at the Railway Refreshment Booms will, on and after Saturday, the 20th Not., be discontinued, and in future will (with the same liberal menu) be provided in the large and elegant diningroom of the Club Hotel. In future lunch at Railway Refresh* ment Booms, 2s fid; at' Club Hotel, Is,— [Advt.] Arowhenua Town Board. —New life has been infused into the Aro whenua Town Board. On Tuesday last the Town Board received £25 from the Road Board, and on Wednesday the Overseer was busy repairing bridges. Yesterday the Over* seer received a telegram from Government, stating that the money would be paid as soon as the Governor could be got to sign some document. Geraldine Dairy Factory.— The usual monthly meeting of the above was held last Monday evening. Present —Messrs W. Postlethwaite (Chairman), Mundell, Skinner, and Dr Fish. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary reported that there had been re* oeived during the previous month 13,000 gallons of milk at tbe factory. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment, and after attending to some minor matters the meeting adjourned. The Lath Accident at Temuka.— We were pleased to learn on enquiry yesterday evening that so far as was known Charles Claridge, the victim of Monday’s accident at Temuka was progressing favorably. On Tuesday morning last the Timaru Herald in publishing what purported to be an account of the accident announced that it had had a fatal result—that Mr Claridge had died the night of the accident—and it is worthy of remark that that print has not since corrected the blunder. Any respectable paper would have corrected such a blunder as quickly as possible. Cricket.— The Australians commenced a match with an Auckland Twenty-Two on Monday list. The Australians made 104 in their first innings, and the Aucklanders 114. When time was called on Tuesday the Australians in their second innings had made 98 for tbe loss ef one wicket.—At Sydney the cricket match Shaw-Lilly white’s Team v. Eighteen of the Sydney Juniors, which was commenced on Friday, concluded on Monday. In the first innings the Juniors scored 76 and the Englishmen 253. In their second innings tbe home team made 100, the visitors thus winning by an innings and 70 rune. The match Temuka.versus Oamaru has been postponed for the present. It is expeoted that it will take place late on January or early in February. >

Band Congest. —We understand it is the intention of the Temuka Brass Band to give an open-air conceit next Monday evening, when a collection will be made on behalf of Mr Ohas. Claridge (who was very seriously hurt an Monday last) and his family. We feel sure that the townspeople will attend the concert in large numbers, and that a substantial sum will be gathered. Tub Forthcoming School Concert. —We were shown yesterday the programme of the forthcoming concert in aid of the price fund of the Temuka District High School, and noticed that it is one of the best ever submitted to the Temuka public. Yesterday morning the Timaru Herald, with its usual inaccuracy, remarks that the concert will take place on the 16th inst., the 14th being i the correct date. Preserving Apples.— lt is generally understood that apples grown in New Zealand will not keep. This is a mistake, as proved by a sample of apples, known by the name of French Crabs, shown us by Mr J. J. Ellis, of Orari. Mr Ellis picked the apples off the tree and packed them in an ordinary case, and stowed them away until a few days ago, when they were openedjup as fresh-looking and as juicy as the day they were gathered. Many people try to preserve apples in straw, and in other ways, but the best way is to pack them in cases without putting anything in with them. There are many varieties of apples—such as French Crabs, Cambridge Pippin, Stone Pippin, Sfurmer Pippin, and so on—that will keep, if gathered when perfectly ripe and packed as indicated until the new apples come. 1.0.G.T. Welcome Retreat Lodge No. 44, Geraldine.— After the close of the ordinary meeting of this Lodge on Monday night, a meeting of the Picnic Committee was held. It was decided to bold a pionic on Saturday, January Ist, at Waihi Gorge, and to charge as follows: —Male adults, 2sj female do, la6d ; children from 7 to 14, Is. It was decided not to confine the picnic exclusively to members of the Lodge, as it was hoped the general public would take part in it. The Secretary was requested to obtain an estimate from the bakers in the town as to what price they could cater for at per 100, with a guarantee for 200. It was also decided to issue tickets of admission to the ground, and to alter those already in hand to suit the date. The meeting then adjourned to Monday evening next. Geraldine Public School.— Another vacancy will shortly occur at this School. Miss J. B. Hamilton, who has occupied the position of Head Mistress for over fiye years, having tendered her resignation prior to her taking her departure from the district. Since Miss Hamilton took up the post she has now resigned, she has won the esteem and good wishes not only of the scholars, but also of their parents. In her scholastic duties she has given every satisfaction to the Committee, and also to the parents whose children came under her tuition. Not only has the mere training of the children received special care, but she-has always taken a keen interest in the pastimes of the girls under her charge outside of school hours, and her departure will be a severe loss not only to the school but to the district at large. Waixohi Flat Library.’— A special meeting of the Library Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening last. The members present ware—Messrs J. Fraser (Chairman), Scott, Thornley, Cunningham, Redpath, Orr, Johnson, and Watson (Secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary reported that the gross proceeds of the late concert amounted to £lO lie, and the expenses to be £2 4s, thus leaving a credit balance of £7 7s. It was resolved that Mr Tbos. Orr be appointed Auditor for the Committee. On the motion of Mr Scott, seconded by Mr Cunningham, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Jsmss Orr for her kindness in providing refreshments for tbe singers at the late concert. This being ail th« business, tbe meeting terminated. Ab#whbnita.—The suggestion of Mr J. H. Baker Commissioner of Crown Lands with regard to the extension of tbe holdings in the Tillage Settlement of Arowhenua has been accepted by the Government. The fallowing notice has appeared in the Gazette Whereas by an Order in Council issued on tbe fourth day ef October, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, under the authority of the twenty-first section of “ The Land Act 1877 Amendment Act, 1879,” fixing the terms aud conditions upon which certain village settlement lands therein enumerated should be disposed of, it was provided that no person would be allowed to acquire more than one allotment in the Tillage Settlement of Arowhenua: And whereas it is expedient to allow one person to hold not more than two allotments; Now, therefore, His Bxcalleney the Governor, in pursuance of all powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, and by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the Colony of New Zealand, doth hereby amend the Order in Council aforesaid so far as it affects the areas in which the land in the Tillage Settlement of Arowhenua shall be held, and doth declare that, on and after the date hereof, any settler at present residing in the villiage settlement aforesaid may apply for and acquire one additional allotment of land therein : And it is hereby further declared that all the provisions of the Order in Council of the fourth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, aforesaid, shall apply, except as regards the area in which the sections may be held, to the village settlement in the Tillage Settlement of Arowhenua aforesaid.— Forsxbr Goring, Olerk of the Executive Council. R.M. Court, Temuka.— At the Temuka R.M. Court yesterday, Mr J. S. Beswiok, R.M., presiding, George Ramsay was brought up on remand for the fifth time charged with having on the sth of November last damaged Mr J. Brown’s stores by removing a piece ef spouting from it. Mr Tosswill appeared for the defendant, and said the accused had been arrested and kept in the look-up for one night, and was then brought before the Court aud remanded for a week. He was then tried before His Worship, and remanded so that he might be able to show that he never pulled the spouting offj that it had been pulled off by a horse, and that tbs accused only put it over the gate for safety. Hie Worship did not attend on the following Court day, nor on the Court day following that, and he was further remanded on each day. The accused had a witness ready on the Court day that the case was first adjourned to. The witness’ name was Cameron, and he was now gone to the West Coast. The damage had now been repaired at a cost of Is fid, and the accused was ready to go into the box and swear he never pulled off the spouting. His Worship said it was absurd of the Justices not to have heard the case. Mr Tosswill said it was disgraceful to keep the man a whole month away from his work. He lost tbe shearing season through it. His Worship said the Justices could have heard the case. It was absurd for them not to have done so. The case would be dismissed. —Mr Aspinall applied for the withdrawal of two informations charging William Hawke, of the Geraldine Road, with having removed catile off the Orari Estate, contrary to the provisions of the Impounding Act, Mr White, who appeared for the other side had m objection, and the application was granted. The Court then rose. ,

Auction Saiißs.— Messrs J. Mnndell and Co. notify in another column that they will hold a clearing sale at their rooms, Geraldine, on the 15th inst., of live stock, furniture, etc. A sale of horses will also take place, and a public trial of the Champion Washing Machine will be held on the same day. Wise Foiiv.— “ For ten yean my wife was confined to her bed with such v. complication of ailments that no doctor could tell what was the matter or cure her, and I used up a small fortune in humbug stuff. Six months ago 1 saw an American flag with American Oo.’s Hop Bitters on it, and 1 thought I would be a fool once more. 1 tried it, but my folly proved to be wisdom. Two bottles cured her, and ahe is now as well and strong as any man’s wife, and it cost me only two dollars.”—H.W., Detroit, Mioh. —Read Advk_ SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Prospectus—Of the Winchester Fruit Preserving and Export Company. Mich. Mitton, Manager Mount Peel Station —Shearing will commence on December 16 ; 15s per 100. C. B. Sherratt, Geraldine—Sells two cows, under distress warrant, at Geraldine to-day, unless the claim is previously settled. J. Balkntyne and Co., Victoria House, Timaru Have just received a splendid assortment of prints, ginghams, etc., which will be sold at very low prices. J, Mundell and Co.—Will hold a sale of live stock and furniture on the 15th instant; on the same date will hold a sale of horses ; public trial of Champion Washing Machine on the same date. A 1 Bakery, Geraldine —-J. Riordan notifies that he has removed to those new and commodious premises lately erected by Mr A. Reiman, opposite the Bush Inn. Mr Riordan thanks his customers for their liberal patronage in the past, and solicits a continuance of their support.