LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1557, 24 February 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

INQUESTS.—During one day recently no fewer than seven inquests were held m Melbourne, making 71 since the beginning of the year. Temuka Monthly Sale. —The monthly sale at Temuka takes place to-morrow. Mr K. E. Gray advertises antries. Leaving Adelaide. A considerable exodus of population from Adelaide has taken place. In one week recently over 200 left in excess of the arrivals, and just before that 270 people cleared out. Dunedin Races.— To-morrow will be the last day on which the excursion tickets issued to Dunedin on account of the races can be obtained at Temuka. They are available for return up to the 7th March. The Selwyn Seat.— Mr Wakeield will not stand again for Selwyn. His withdrawal was a mutual arrangement between himself, his supporters, and Sir John Hall. He has been asked to contest Te Aro, but declined.

Typhoid. —The number of deaths from typhoid fever in Victoria averages 456 per annum from 1876 to 1385. The deaths from this cause in Melbourne alone were over 2000, the mortality never falling below 157 in one year, and rising as high as 307.

Sales at Woodbury and Qbbaldi . Messrs J. Mundell and Go. advertise in another column the dates of the Woodbury and Geraldine monthly stock sales, viz., Tuesday and Wednesday, March Ist and 2nd, respectively. Entries for both are now being received.

CbIOEKT. —The cricket match, Shaw and Lilly white’s Eleven v. Eleven of New South Wales, wag concluded on Monday. The second innings of the New South Wales team closed for 180, and as the Englishmen only succeeded in making 100 in their second innings the Australians won the match by 122 runs.

A Newcastle Tbagedt.— Charles Harris, keeper of a cheap boarding-house in Newcastle, N.8.W., while suffering from delirium tremens, threw a lighted kerosene lamp at his wife, who was in bed. Her clothes caught fire, and she was so badly burned before assistance could be obtained that she subsequently died. Immediately after Harris cut his throat, and now lies in a critical condition.

R.M. Court, Timaru.— At the B.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday last, before J. 8, Beswick, Esq,, R.M., Isaac Levi, alias John Shaw, alias John Smith, was fined 5s for drunkenness. George Green, of the Commercial Hotel was fined £5 and costs for selling liquor on Sunday, the 13th February. A rabbit agent named Maxwell Spens Black was fined £1 for having two unregistered dogs in bis possession.

Death Through Eating Matches.— On Saturday afternoon a two-year-old son of Mr Wm. Welsh, of Pleasant Point, died from the effects of eating matches. The matches were eaten on the previous Sunday, and an emetic was at once given.. The child seemed to be doing well till Wednesday, when he exhibited dangerous symptoms. Dr Brittin was called in, and did all he could for the child, but was unable to save its life. From the first the doctor had very little hope of doing so.

A Shocking Cask.—At Melbourne re. cently the bailiff* were put into the house of a man named Jackman, when he was suffering from a mortal disease. He was wifeless and friendless. No doctor was called in to see him, but after some delay the police were appealed to, and he was pat inlo a cab and drhren to the door of the Melbourne Hospital. The institution could find no room for him, as it was packed with typhoid patients. The' Alfred Hospital was telephoned to, but its wards are in the same con. gested condition. There was neither bed nor shelter for this wretched man anywhere, except in a cab, until, in the coroner’s language, " the man himself relieved everybody of responsibility by dying.” Rule Match. —The following are the names of those taking part in the match (mentioned by us a day or two ago) between the Timaru and Temuka Rifles, which takes place to-day at the range of the former corps: >— Temuka j Lieutenant Findlay, Sergeants Woodhead, Guy, Smith, Hobbs, Corporal Whitehead, and Privates Heap, T. Harte, Shallard and Reid. Timaru: Sergts. Macpherson, Rockingham, Pearson, Corporals Henderson, and Gunn, and Privates Pearson, Cameron, Ellis, Davidson, and Harold. The Ranges are 200, 500 and 600 yards, standing at 200, any position at 50Q and 600 yards. Deainagb ov TiMABU.—At a meeting of the Timaru Borough Council on Monday evening the Drainage Committee handed in their report. They recommended the ac« ceptance of Mr F. W. Merchant's plan, and that the necessary steps be taken under the Municipal Act of 1886 to raise a loan of £17,000 to carry out the scheme. The plan fixed on makes provision whereby the present sewers will be utilised. The main pipes would be 9in and 12in in diameter, with 6m service pipes. There would be four outlets to the sea, and as the natural fall in the town is so great, being one in sixty-six, no flashing would be required. The pipes to be put down are to carry only house drainage of all kinds and water from the roofs. The flood water would go into the side channels as at present and flow into the existing sewers. After a short discussion the report was adopted, and the Mayor was authorised to take the preliminary steps for raising a loan of £20,000 for the purpose of carrying out the scheme.

Timaru High School Board. A meeting of the Timaru High School Board was held on Tuesday last. Present— The Van. Archdeacon Hat per (Chairman), the Rev. G. Barclay, Dr Lovegrove, and Messrs Elworthy, Sims, Goldsmith, Ziesler, and Talbot. The Rector’s report stated that 49 boys and 48 girls were attending the school. The Chairman mentioned that the Board's banker had requested that the overdraft should be reduced as soon as possible. Mr Tflbot, on behalf of the Reserves Committee, explained what had been done re leasing reserves. Mr Clark’s tender for the lease of one was accepted. Mr H. Ford was appointed arbitrator in respect of renewals between Messrs Burke and Earl. A letter was read complaining that a pupil had been severely punished by the rector on January 28, and it was decided that the letter should be forwarded to the rector for him to report upon. During the discussion raised by the letter it was stated that an application had been sent to the Board of Education requesting that the boy should be allowed to attend thp Temuka District High School. On the motion of the Rev. Mr Barclay, seconded by Mr Talbot, it was resolved — “That the Chairman, Mr Sealer, Dr Lovegrove, and the mover be a committee to examine and report on the applications for the vacant mastership at the aclipolj jblie committee to report to the special meeting on March 2nd.” Accounts were passed for payment and the meeting terminated.

Eclipse. —Yesterday morning there was a partial eclipse of the sun. The day was fine, the sky being unclouded, and a good view of the phenomenon was obtained. Codlin Moth. — A letter from a Hobart fruit merchant to an Invercargill customer states, that from information he has received, “It is generally reported in Wellington that there is a man employed in Hobart, in the interests of New Zealand fruit growers, to ship by each steamer a few cases of infected fruit, so as to ensure the condemnation of the whole shipment.” A Rumour. —The following is taken from yesterday’s South Canterbury Times :—“ It was reported in Timaru to-day that the dead body of the rabbit inspector from Geraldine was found on the Grampians road, a few miles beyond Burke’s Pass, yesterday afternoon, and was taken to Fairlie Greek ,last night. The police know nothing about the affair and we have been unable to obtain further particulars.”

B.M. Court, Temuka,— At the above Court last Tuesday, before K. F. Gray, Esq., J.P., two first offenders were fined ss, or| the usual alternative, for having been drunk and disorderly. At the usual weekly Court held yesterday, before the Resident Magistrate, John Malarkey was fined 5a for a similar offence. MrTcsswill appeared for the accused. Some civil cases were settled out of Court, and consequently the sitting lasted only about one minute.

Temuka Volunteers.—An inspection parade of the Temuka Rifles and Gadets was held last evening, at which 34 of the former and 32 of the latter wore present. Captain Hayhursfc, in the absence of Major Newall, inspected both companies, and they were put through various evolutions by SergeantMajor Jones, Considering the time the cadets have been practicing they went through the various exercises exceedingly well, Seven new recruits have joined the Temuka Rifles, and they were sworn in by Captain Hayhurst last evening. Geraldine Public Spobts.— Canvassing by the members of the Committee for subscriptions to these sports is being vigorously pushed on and the public are responding very liberally. In addition to extra money being received, a considerable number of special prizes have been promised, including some handsome silver cups, so that the Committee will be in a position to largely augment the already liberal prizes offered. Amongst other things it is contemplated giving a cup for the winner of the most points in handicaps during the meeting. Geealdinb Riplbs.— An inspection parade of this corps took place on Tuesday evening. There were 32 members present. Major Moore acted as inspecting officer, Staff SergtMajor Jones being present. The men were put through a number of bstallion movements, which were creditably performed. It was decided to enter two squads for the bayonet competition at the forthcoming sports at Geraldine. A meeting of the corps was held immediately after the parade for the purpose of electing a Lieutenant. Captain Pearpoint presided. Two candidates weie nominated, viz.:—Mr N. Dunlop and Sergeant K. McKenzie. Upon a show of hands being taken Sergeant McKenzie was, with the exception of four votes, unanimously elected. It being necessary to obtain a twothirds vote of the corps, and there being just enough present to constitute that vote, the whole of those present signed their names for Sergeant McKenzie’s election, Gold Rush at Naseby.— The special correspondent of the Lyttelton Times, telegraphs under date 17th instant:— A rush on a small scale, but of a promising character, has set in to some old alluvial workings in the vicinity of Blackstone Hill, some 20 miles from Naseby. Between 30 and 40 men are on the ground, and some good washings are reported. The best washing for one day’s work is valued at £57 10s, others ranging down to £3O and £7 per day. Last night I saw one ounce of gold washed from two dishes of unpicked washdirt. Water is still very scarce in the district, and washing is done by cradles. The ground has been worked for several years past, but it was only quite recently that it proved to be of such value as to justify a rush. The rush is in very likely country, and in all probability will lead to the opening of a permanent and remunerative field. The weather is unprecedentedly hot, the thermometer registering 135 deg. in the sun and 99 deg. in the shade, for several days in succession.

South Obabi School Committee.— The ordinary monthly meeting of the South Oran School Committee was held in the school' room on Monday, 21st inst. Present— Messrs R, A. Barker (Chairman), Bisset, Coles, May, and Ellis. The minutes of the last ordinary and of the special meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read as follows j—From Mr McLeod, apologising for bis absence from the meeting. Prom the Education Board, informing the Committee that their accounts bad been audited and found correct; notifying that £4lss 4d had been paid into the credit of 1 he Committee as incidentals for the present quarter, and enclosing names of the candidates for the yaoancies on the Board. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Bissett, seconded by Mr Coles —“ That this Committee rote for the Rev. Jasper Symthe, and Messrs Barker and Howell as members of the Board." The school having just re-opened after the holidays neither the Master nor Visitor had any report to present. Mr Bisset was appointed visitor for the month. The examination schedule recently received from the Education Office showed four failures among all examined in all the Standards. The Sub-Committee’s report, the awards by the sewing examiners, and the prizes purchased were submitted and approved of. Messrs P. W. Hutton and Geo. Pearson each gave a special prize; Mr Bisset gave a special prize for physios ; Mrs Bisset one for domestic economy, and Miss Bisset one for the beet darner. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Bisset and family for their liberality. Resolved—“ That the treat be held in the school grounds at noon on Friday, 25th inst., and that the dance as well as the treat be free of charge j the prizes to be distributed by the Chairman at 5 p.m.” After passing an account for school cleaning the meeting adjourned to the third Monday in March. Timaru Harbor Board.- A special meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board was held on Tuesday. Present Messrs Acton, Gray, Flatmnn, Kerr, Sutter, Wilson, Jonas, and Morris. The Secretary read the returns of the late elections, which showed that Messrs M. Jonas, E._ G. Kerr, and J. H. Sutter had been elected to represent the Borough of Timaru; Messrs E. apd I. L. 1 Morris, the Levels Road District ; Mr K. F. Gray, Temuka ; Mr F. E. Flatman, Geraldine; Mr J. Talbot, Mount Peel; and Mr J. Wilson, Mackenzie County. No nomipation having beet? received for tbg two seatg for the lYairpate Qounty,

His Excellency the Governor had been recommended to appoint Messrs T, Teachemaker and John Manchester. Mr Sutter was re-electei Chairman of the Board. It was decided that the meetings of the Board bo bold on the third Wed. nesday of every month ; that the Chair* man, Messrs Jonas, Gray, Acton, Kerr, and Morris be appointed a Standing Com* mittee; and that in the event of next meeting being adjourned the Standing Committee be authorised to pay all accounts that would have been presented to the Board in the ordinary course. The following letter was read from Mr 0. W. Turner :—“ I have taken the liberty of returning your draft account re Norman Macleod, as 1 wish to make a claim for consideration at the hands of your Board. The loss and injury to the Norman Macleod will be very serious. She can never again be made equal to wbat eha was. The cost of repairs will probably reach £IOOO to £ISOO, besides loss of time. In your account there are some items which the Board could omit without violation of the Act or your by-laws, such as the use of warps, etc., and these items I shall ask you to reconsider. If I paid the items now, you could not after* wards remit, as your auditor might not pass the repayments.” Consideration of the letter was deferred till next meeting and the meeting terminated. Railway Reireshmbnt Rooms, Timabu. —D. McQ-uinness begs to inform his numerous friends, and tbs travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term be has decided to reduce the charges hitherto made, and in future they will be as follow ;—Breakfast in readiness for early trains, Is 6d; Hot Lunch or Dinner, served up in the hitherto well-known profuse style, on arrival of North and South Express trains, Is 6d. Tea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confectionery, Ac. Ihe lessee would especially draw attention to the Ladies’ Private Dining-room, which has been specially arranged and furnished for their convenience. A waitress is always in attendance. The usual Is Lunches are still continued at the Club Hotel.—Advt.