LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1546, 29 January 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Meeting or Threshing Maorinb Pboeietohb. —A meeting of threshing machine proprietors takes phce in the Royal Hotel, Temuka, this evening, when when important business will be brought forward. Gebaldinb Litbbaet Institute. The annual meeting of subscribers will be held on Monday evening, when the annual report and balance sheet will be submitted and officers for the ensuing year elected. Sale of Lite and Dead Stock.— On Tuesday next Mr W. S. Maslin will bold a clearing sale of live and dead stock on the farm of Mr E. Wooffenden, Full particulars will be found in advertisement. Temuka Mechanics’ Institute.—A special general meeting of the subscribers to the above Institute will be held in the Beading Boom on Tuesday evening, when the advisability of reducing the amount of the annual subscription to the Institute will be considered. Sale or Land.— Land is evidently still of good saleable value in tbe Geraldine district. Mr W. S. Maslin sold privately a day or two ago a farm belonging to Mr E. Wooffenden, containing 292 acres, situate on the Geraldine Downs, to Mr J. Lewis, at a very satisfactory price. Distbiot Court Timaeu.— At the District Court, Timaru, to-day, Mr Toiswill will apply for an order of discharge for W. Wheelband, a bankrupt; Mr Aspinaii will oppose. Messrs White and Co. will apply for an order to close tbe bankruptcy of W. H. Lodge, and for costs. Temuka Monthly Sale.— The monthly sale of stock took phce at Temuka yesterday. The attendance was fair, but business was very quiet, the scarcity of feed doubtless being tbe cause. Fat cattle, medium quality, realised £5 ; store cattle, from £1 5a to £3; store pigs, from 16s to 16s. Oub Yoluntbbbs. —The members of the various rifles corps in the district will no doubt be pleased to bear that it is intended to provide them with white buff belts, instead of tbe old and shabby brown leather belts now in use. The white belt will considerably improve the appearance of the men when in uniform. The Opposition.— Major Atkinson, Mr Bryce, and Colonel Trfmljle met in New Plymouth on Thursday and had a l.ppg consultation on the programme to be adopted by the Opposition next session. It is understood that after reviewing Sir Eobert Stout’s speech at Dunedin they decided upon the main points of their programme,

Sale at Qbealdine.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold a sale of produce, etc., at their roams, Geraldine, to-day.

EhtebtAlNMßNt at SOOTSBUBN. — On Thursday next there will be an exhibition of some magic lantern views and a conceit in the Scotsburn School, in aid of the prize fund. The magio lantern views will be exhibited by the Hon. J. B. A, Acland, and the concert will be taken part in by some of the favorite singers from various parts of the district. The entertainment should prove most enjoyable, and we, hope to see it well attended. ; I ‘ r ' Militaby Examinations.—On Thursday last the following officers were examined for commissions by Major Newall s— Captain Jackson (0 ; Battery), Captain Wilson (Timaru High School Cadets), lieutenant Wood (Timaru Navals), Lieutenant Dunn (Ashburton ! Rifles) Lieutenant Sparrow ; (Ashburton Q-nards), Lieutenant Muller (Ashburton Rifles), Lieutenant Withers (Timaru Rifles), Lieutenant Bailey (Timaru High School Cadets. - The examination papers . have been forwarded To Wellington, and the result will be known in a few days. GeBALDINB PIOBAIi AND HOETIOHLTUBAL Society.—A meeting of the: Committee of this Society was held in the Secretary’s office on Wednesday evening. Present -Messrs, J. Pye, Vice-President (in the bhair), ! S, Chapman, M. Coombs, Leary, A. Spence, 5 J. W. Pye, and the Secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A large amount of routine business in connection with the late show was transacted, and it was decided to adjourn till Wednesday, Feb. 9tb, when the . balancesheet, duly audited, will be brought forward* The Hbbaid’s Comicalities.—The funny man of the Timaru Herald has been at it again. Last Wednesday be mixed a pretty decoction of “champagne, port wine, and claret” for Mr, Haggett of Dunedin. On . Thursday morning the Herald appeared with the cablegram announcing the dissolution of the New South Wales Parliament under the heading of “dissolution of partnership.” Most extraordinary and varied are the talents of the genius who guides the Herald now-a-days. One day he is poking fun at a crown prosecutor addressing judge and jury, and next day he is laughing in his sleeve at a Legislative Assembly. Thb Dunedin Fibs,—A gang of men were set at work at Dunedin on Wednesday to turn over the debris of the fallen buildings at the scene of Sunday’s fire in base any more' bodies might be under it. Slow, progress was made. Some of those in the building -at the time of the collapse are positive that all those in it did not escape, 'while' others are equally positive that all but those! killed got clear. Subscription;lists have been opened to assist the family of Miller, ; the firm’s carter, who Was killed, 5 The total insurances effected by the company amount to £47,950. The funerals of the four victims of the fire were largely attended. Esquailant’s wai a military one. ; After Many Days.—ln the Wellington R.M. Court, yesterday, application was made for an order to proceed oti judgment in the case of Harris (carter) v. the N.Z. Rifle Association, a claim for £IOO (or breach of contract. The case was decided for plaintiff two years ago* and counsel for the Association applied co the Magisirate to state a case for appeal. The latter had never done so, and an explanation stated that counsel for the defendant had promised to supply certain papers, which be bad not done. After argument the matter pas allowed to stand over, the Association’s; counsel promising to endeavorin' get the necessary papers.

South Obabi Sohooi. Committee.—A special meeting of the South Orari Sohooi Committee was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday evening, 27th inst. Present Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), Bisset, May, arid McLeod. The Chairman reported that an abstract of the sohooi fund accounts, together with, the books, vouchers, etc., had been forwarded to the' Education office. He further reported that he had personally seen the parents of children attending irregularly, who were referred to at last meeting, and that they promised that their children should attend better.infuture. ; The master,reported that the sohooi had been examined by the Board’s Inspector on Saturday last, 22nd inst., and wished to know when and their duration, the holidays were to be given. Be* solved —“That the sohooi closes for the harvest holidays on Friday, 28th inst., and re-open oh Monday, 2lst Pebruary.” 'Resolved—" That the prizes and treat be given on Friday, 25th February, ; and that Messrs May, McLeod, Bisset and Munro (with power to add to their number) be a sub-committee to procure prizes, and, with the assistance of as many ladies as possible,: tocomplete arrangements for the .treat.” It was further resolved that no chairge be made at the treat and that the days’ proceedings wind up with a dance. Resolved, oh the motion of;Mr May, that the school children be supplied with lists and that they solicit subscriptions in aid of the treat; The meeting then adjourned sine die. Faith Healing.—i'he Rev. Mr Dowie concluded his mission. in Timaru’last Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance. Justbefore the conclusion of the meeting, a number of persons who had received benefit from the mission gave their testimony from the . stage. Among those who testified were Mrs Barry, who said that her little boy, five years of age, about five weeks ago became blind, being the effect of a severe cold. Medical aid proved unavailing and she then determined to commit him to the Lord for healing. She took him to Mr Dowie, and after he had laid his hands upon him'the boy’s sight was restored; and he was now able to go about and could observe things around him. William Tinby a Salvation, soldier, testified to having been ill for years with abscess on the liver, and consumption (he believed himself dying),’and unable to work. He had attended the mission and > after Mr Dowie had laid his bands on him, his cough was relieved, the abscess went down, and he bad been going about ever since without pain. Mrs Robinson said she had been suffering for years from an abscess on the liver and other troubles, but was now quite well and free from pain. Mrs Simpson said she had been released froth severe pains in the head, from which she had suffered for years. Mrs Smith, of Temuka, said for five years and nine months she bad been suffering from tumor, and had- not] been able to leave the bouse during nearly all that time. Wasanointed nine months ago. Had much improved since she came to the mission, heard the teaching, and received perfect healing through Mr Dowle’s agency. Could walk six miles a day to and from all the meetings. On Mr Dowie requesting those who believed in his teachiugs, a large number of persons held up their bands, and only one band was held up against it. The Rev. Mr Gillies made a few remarks, stating he wished to bear his testimony to the fact of Christ our Lord and 3a;iour being now; able and ready to save and to heal to the uttermost body, soul, and spirit, and afteri a few others bad testified the mission closed.

Sale at Woodbttbt.—Messrs J. Mundell ; and Go. hold a gale of fat ‘shiiep, lambs, fat \ cattle, store pigs, hackney and saddle horses, poultry, carpenters’ tools, etc., etc., at the Woodbury Hotel yards on Monday. This is the first of a series of sales at this place, and settlers in the district should do their best to support iU Peimititb Methodist Oohtkbinob.— At the .Primitive Methodist Conference, Wellington, the final draft of stations was as fu 1 vs New Plymouth, Ear. J. Glover j Wellington (1), Bev. P..N. Hunter; Weir : ington (2), Bev. W. S. Potter Auckland (1), Rev. A. J. Turth; Auckland! (2),’Bev. 0. 8,. Ward j Invercargill, Rev,. J. Lon|,^ Rev. W. Layoock, and a' minister from !England; Timaru, Bev. J. B. Jones, H.L.P.; Thames, Rev. T,' H. ’ Lyon:; Greendale, Bev; J. Sharp; Christchurch,. r'Bev. P. W. Jones; Manawatu, Bev. H. Clark j Geraldine, Rev, ,Wi < J.. Dean; Dunedin (1)1 Bev. W. Harris, o.' N. }’ (' Dunedin (2), Bev. J. Nixon ; Oamaru, Ker, ‘ J.;Bootbroyd, Thb Gbiat Babbibb Oasb.—Geffrey’s I and Penn’s oonfeisions were written by Ifr * ,; Beston, the Head Gaoler, at the dictation of prisoners, during Monday and 'TUesdayil -On ; Wednesday morning they were signed by the prisoners m the presence of Mr Beston. ilhe statements of the prisoners, is first ’. written, were unsatisfactory and inconclusive, . inasmuch as they did not ooinoide ih im* ; portant details. Gaffrey in his 1 first confession confessed to a belief that he and Penn had fired two shots simultaneously, and that hS' was in doubt whether' bis hall bad hot■ also : struck Tayloi, although he did : notintebd' v that it should do sb, firing widely: merely to intimidate. In hiseohfcßHOnas]it how stands . he states his belief 'that hr did not hit’ Taylor. Both Gaffrey and Penn’s confessions now, it . ,ia stated, 'agree on* all the salient points Ths documents completely exculpate Gaffrey from having any part in ’tho aotual homicide, Tirenty-fivepopies of the petition for a reprieve of the convict Gaffrey were circulated throughout Auckland pa Wednesday, and received 1620'signatures. It was sent to" Wellington on Thursday. The girl Grace Graham was refused her expences asa witness for the Grown. ■ Scholastic.—A new Head Master and Head Misstrees having been recently appointed to the Geraldine Public School a few remarks regarding their qnalifioatiohs wilt doubtless r. be of interest. Mr James Aitken, who bar : been appointed to succeed the late Ur Turn* bull, hails from Bdinbnrgh, and brings with: him testimoniale of the very;-highestborder : Worn some of the leading schools of thatcity: .. pf learning. He has a thorough knowledge of many of. the Continental languages, .besides, mathematics, human physiology,: music, and / other subjects. --. His testimonials as.,to character and ~ his ability to maintain order, end discipline in the school areof a very . high order. In fact,' the Cpmmittße ' r and parents may congratulate tbsmSsltss tjpon the fact that they have Ahf, services of such aa exoellontiteapher. .Mt l Aitken has recently been at Bavensbdafne; A ? but that place not agreeing with bis wife's health he has decided to come to Geraldine, though he will be pecuniarily a loser. Miss Pearson, Who succeeds Miss Hamilton aS Head Mistress, alio brings With her excpllefit testimonials both from Yiotbria and -New Zealand as to her abilities ap a teacher. Hof. success as a teacher during the tWo years sh'at has been at the Winchester School is well*’ known, and she has been Very favorably commended by the Board's Inspectors. With two such teachers the schoolshould - the high reputation it has.gained!' " * I Show o* CtoTHiwa.—Mr B, H. Pm* points has just repressed his shop window*, and is now showing a large and varied 'stock of gentlemen’s clothing, ties, handkerchiefs, etc.—(Adyt). . r , Railway Rbfbbbhmeht Boohs, Tiuabtt —D. MoGuinness begs to. inform his inner* ous friends, and the travelling ppblicin particular, that having * taken thtf for a fresh term he has deoidedto reduce, the, charges hitherto. made, and in, future thpy will ; be as follow ;—Breakfast. in readih«H| for. early, trains, Is 6d; Hot Lunch -or* Dinner, served up in the hitherto well-known'' profuse style, on arrival of North and SPtith Express trains, Is 6d. Tea and Coffee always in readiness, and ohoipe confeotjonery, Ac. , The: lessee would .espeoiaUy draw attention to the Ladies’ Private Dining-room, which ' has been specially arranged and furnished ifdr ■ their convenience. A waitress is . always in 1 attendance. The usual Is Lunches lire still' continued at the Club Hotel.—Advt. . j It is Wobth a Tbial.—"l was troubled ‘for many years jaith kidney complaint, gravel, Ac., my blood became thin, I wae dull and inactive, oould hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man all over,, and could get nothin to helpi mp upti|i,l gok American Oo'e Hop Bitten, and, now my 'bipod and kidneys are all right, and I am as .active ai a man of thirty although! am' seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will do as well for others of my ago. It Is ‘worth ; the trial."—(Father)..; Notice Adyt. " Koran oir Oobhs.” —. Ask for falls* “ Bough oU Gorhe," obgnplist*, permanent core.; Corns',. '.warts,-' bunions, At Chemists and Druggists. Kempthorne. Prosser and Go., Agente, Christchurch., 8