LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1559, 1 March 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

E.M. Court.—The usuil fortnightly sit ting of this Court at Geraldine takes place to-day. ENGLISH Mail.—The English mail (per the Kaikoura) for this district was brought down last evening by special tram. Closed Beidge.—The bridge known as " Ackroyd's," on the Arowhenua Town Board boundary, is closed during repairs. Scholastic—Mr J. Aitken, the recently appointed Head Master for the Geraldine Public Bchool, arrived at Geraldine on Saturday, and entered upon his duties yesterday. Boaed MEETINGS.—The monthly meeting of the Temuka ttoad Boanl will be held to-day, that of the Geraldine Town Board this evening, and that of the Temuka Town Board to-morrow evening. Pbimitiye Methodist Church, Temitea. —To-night a farewell tea and public meeting takes place in the Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka. } The Eev. Mi Boolhroyd, who is about to leave the district, and others will address the meeting. Monthly Bales. Messrs J. Mundell and Co. sell sheep, tattle, horses, pigs, poultry, etc., at Woodbury to-day. Tomorrow they will sell at Geraldine some choice lines of sheep, also cattle, pigs, etc In both instances entr'es will be received to hour of sale, Delayed Tbains.—For some reason which has not transpired, but probably on account of landslips, the express train from the south was about half -an-hour late yesterday. The evening train from the north was also late, owing to having to wait for the express to paes. Cbioket.—A match beween Bhaw and Lillywhito's team and a United Eleven of Australasia commenced at Sydney on Friday. The Englishmen went first to the wickets, and when stumps were drawn had compiled 128 for 7 wickets. On Saturday they re : sumed their innings, all being out for 151. Tbe Australians were disposed of for 84, and when play closed for the day the Englishmen in their second innings had lost five wiokets for 73 runs.

T#B IjATE Me Fttnebal.— The thrpe Harbor Board steamers and the Government steamer Gordon ieft Dunedin crowded with passengers to attend Mr Mac? andrew'i funeral yesterduy. Amopg those present were Sir R. Stout, Hon. P. Buckley, Sir M. O'Rorke, Sir J. Hall, Mr Montgomery, M.H.R., Hon. Colonel Brett, Mr O'Conor, M.H.R., Hon. S. Shrimski, and Major Steward, M.H.R. flr Stuart und the Rev. Mr Gregg officiated at the grave.

Gebaldine Road Boahd,—This' Board invite tenders in another column for no lees than six jobs of work. Owing to the harvest being in full swiDg lust month the Board [did not let any contracts. The work now advertised will be very opportune as it will create work for those persons who have finished harvesting. Cbioket. The Interprovincial Cricket match between Canterbury and Otogo was roßumed and concluded on Friday, Canterbury winning the match by 10 wickets. The scores were :—Otago : First innings, 80 ; second, 147 j total, 227. Canterbury : First innings 218 ; second (without the loss of a wicket), 10 j total, 228.

Mortgaging Perpetual Leases.—An important question with respect to perpetual leases under the Land Act has arisen. The District Registrar at New Plymouth had been inßtruoted by Government to refuse to register mortgages on perpetual leases not consented to by the Land Board, and in compliance with the wish of Government, the Board has refused to consent to any such mortgages. Mr Samuel has advised that the action of the registrar is illegal, and has been instructed to commence proceedings in the Supreme Court to compel registration. Congest At Temuka.—On Thursday, the 10th March, a concert will be given in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the "cadet uniform fund." At the time the cadet corps was formed the boys took round subscription lists, and the parents of the boys who joined the corps paid half the cost (and in some instanoes the whole cost) of the uniforms, but there stilt remains some pounds to be made up, and this it is proposed to do by means of a concert. Every effort is being made to compile a good programme. Tnß Noeman Maoleod.--We learn from the Press that the barque Norman Maoleod was hauled out of the graving dock en Saturday, after effecting extensive repairs consequent on the damage she received at Timaru. Her reparis consisted of taking out and straightening six plates, also two broken ones replaced by new ones, and fourteen frumes which had been bent were put into their original shape, also two beams repaired. The work, which was very complicated, was executed by Messrs Scott Brothers to the satisfaction of the surveyors, Captains 'licehursb and Molntyre. A Good Haul. —Owing to the wet on Saturday the Waihi river came down with a rush on Sunday, and many of the fish, which lately must have had a rather hard time of it in the pools in which they have been left by the river drying up, took advantage of the opportunity to tsoape from their prisons. With some of them it was " out of the prison into the frying pan." Several persons who noticed the water coming down went to the riverbed to watoh it, and one of these succeeded in landing no less than eleven eels of the silver skinned species, some of them of an enormous size.

Timabtt AGMOULTUEAIi and Pastobal Association. A special meeting of the Committee of the Timaru Agricultural and Paßtoral Association was held on Saturday last. The balance-sheet for the past year was presented. The Secretary was instructed to write to members of the Association who have not paid their subscriptions requesting payment. Mr J. Granger was appointed auditor, and Mr G. Bradahaw was eleoted a member. Accounts amounting to £29 2a 5d were p»Bsed for payment. It was decided to bold the annual meeting on Saturday, March 26th, and the meeting terminated. University Senate.—At the meeting of the Senate on Friday, on the motion of the Vice-Ohanoellor, the following resolutions dealing with the report of the Recess Committee were agreed to :—" That there should be no separate marticulation for arts and science, but that English, arithmetic, algebra and Euclid should be compulsory subjects, together with one language, either Latin, Erenob,' German or Greek." It was resolved, on Sir R. Stout's motion—" That no one obtain the M.A. degrees unless he js already a 8.A., or D.Sc. unless he is already a B.Sc, nor LL.D. unless already an LL.B." R.M. Couet, Timabtt.—At the Resident Magistrata's Court, Timaru, on Saturday l»st a man named Thomas Stevenson was sentenced to 48 hours'imprisonment for drunkenness. For being found at night on the verandah of a private house William Collins, nlias William Aulbury, got seven days, and Daniel Ryao, for vagrancy, one month. Yesterday Mary Ann Brown, A. Maloolmaon, T. Holland, and A. McGrath were fined 5s for drunkenness. John Gibson, charged with drunkenness and breaking in the door of Mrs McKay, in North street, Timaru, was fined 20s for the first offence and sent to gaol tor seven days for the latter. Geo. Brassell, for allowing two head of cattle to wander at large, was fined 20s and costs, a-D.d Wm. Moore, for allowing one oow to wander was fined si. Valediotoet Addbess.—The Rrv. J. Boothroyd preached his farewell sermons to his congregation in the Primitive Methodist Cburob, Geraldine, on Sunday last. Owing to the extreme inclemency of the weather the attendance was not so large as it would probably otherwise have been. In the evening, however, it was very fair. The rev. gentleman preached in the morning from the text, " And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God," Romans viii., 28. The text chosen for the evening servioe waß," Finally, brethren, farewell; be perfect, bo of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace : and the God of love and peace shell be with you," 2 Corinthians xiii., 11. The addresses, both morning and evening, were of a specially impressive character, extremely appropriate to such an occasion and were listened to with keen attention by those present. Mr Boothroyd intimated that he would conduct the week night service on Thursday evening for the last time in Geraldine, and that he was planned to preach on the following Sunday at Temuka.

Fibe Bbi&ade Demonstration.—At the Fire Brigade Demonstration on Friday there was a good attendance and the Governor was present. The result of tbe Hose and Ladder Practice was given in our last, and the following events were also decided : —Engine Practice, 1 man—Dunedin City, O'Gorman, 45 l-sth sec, 1 5 Spit, Barry, 50 3-sth seo, 2 ; Rangiora, Bell, 51 l-sth eeo, 3. Ladder Rescue Race, for 2 men—Marton, Houston and Temperley, 25 2-sth seo, 1; Napier, Gilberd and Ross, 262-sthseo, 2 5 Dunedin City, O'Gorman and Tattersall, 26|sec, 3. This race cause a deal of amusement, and the "infant" was at times rather roughly handled, one man aotually let it drop from the top of the ladder.' Two foot race events and a baby show followed. Two other events were started but not; completed, The prises won were distributed by the: Mayor at a » social" On Saturday in the Hose and Hydrant Practice (wet) Wanganui, 20 sec, was first ; Dunedin, 20'2-sth seo, second; and New Plymouth, 21i3ec, third. In the Curricle Engine Race, for five men, Dunedin was first, Rangiora second, Napier third. In the Alarm and Rush, Stallard (Nelson) was first, Noel (Dunedin) second, Carnngton (New Plymouth) third. Wanganui won tbe tug of war,' with Hokitika second. The aggregate prize for best aggregate time in hose, hose and ladder, and engine practice was won by Dunedin, with Spit second, and New Plymouth third. In the Consolation Warn ganui was first, with Railway Brigade seoond.,

PBEL FOREST xIOBTIOULTURAL SOCIETY. ' —A meeting of the Committee of the Pee! Forest Blower Show was held on the 24th of February, when the sum of £9 lis was paid siway in prize money allotted at the late show. The Secretary was requested to write to the Hon. J. B. A. Acland, Mr Pye, Mr Moffatt, and Mr Patrick, thanking them for their kind and valuable assistance. A mistake having arisen in connection with Mr Dean's special prize for the best arranged bouquet, Mr Barker and Mr Jeffries were asked to re-judga the exhibits. It was agreed to hold the annual meeting in June. After several small accounts had been paid, a hearty vote of thanks to the Treasurer, Mr Johnstoun, closed the meeting. The Wbaxheb. - Rain, of whuh the district had been to long in need, came at last in right good earnest. Saturday was showery, and towards evening the w eather settled into a steady rain, which continued through the greater part of the night. On Sunday morning it was raining heavily, and during the day heavy showers continued to fall. In tke afternoon, however, a downpour commenced such as is seldom seen on this side of the island. It began about four o'clock and for about twenty minutes the water continued to pour down in torrents. In Greraldine in a very few minutes the side ohannels were full and ia many places the water was running over the asphalt. The drains, which on all ordinary occasions are amply sufficient to carry off the storm water, proved much too Bmall in manywases to allow the deluge that was rushing down the long street of the town getting away. The consequence was that at many of the crossings miniature lakes and maelstroms were formed, which continued till the water had time to run off. Drapers and others, who had perishable | goods in stock, had a lively time of it, as tke j recent dry weather had caused the roofs in some instances to shrink to such an extent as to be quite unable to keep out the heavy raiu. Fortunately the rain moderated, otherwise considerable damage would probably i have been done to the farmers in the district, as suoh a downpour would cause water to lodge where it was never expected to, and would therefore not be provided against. Heavy rain must have fallen in the back country on Saturday, as the Waihi river, which for same few months passed has been quite dry, had a good body of water running down on Sunday morning. The rain will probably do some damage to badly-built stacks and crops that are still outstanding. Some of the root crops will be greatly beneted by the wet, and the benefit to the pasture land is inestimable.

Thb Humors of Oram.—A commerci'hl traveller writing from " Ashburfon" on February 25th, says:—" On Friday last I left Titnaru per 6.20 p.m. traia en route for AshburtoD, where I anticipated doing some business, and to put up lor the night, but on my arrival at Orari I was sorely disappointed on beiiig told by the stationmaster that the train I travelled by did noi go any further, and that there was no chance ol getting to Ashbur'on that night. To make matters worse the only hotel in the township unfortunately was destroyed by fire some time previous, thus leaving me unable to find Accommodation. However, as luck would have it there was an entertainment in the township that night in the shape of a free ball, and as the veather showed all the indications of a wet night i thought it best to go. to the ball, as the only alternative was to walk along the streets or to prowl round the dilapidated walls of the once fine hotel. On entering the bull-room I was much pleased to see a very good attendance, especially that of the fair sex, and was very anxious to know what kind of music we were going to have. 1 could not see a piano, violin, concertina, accordion, or, as I thought, anything in the shape of a musical instrument, but on the centre of the stage I noticed a very peculiar ornamented box (with a handle something like that of a mangle) the shape of which would baffle description, and at this box sat a tall, handsome, pale-faced man of middle age, or perhaps more, seemingly in attitude to turn the handle. Certainly 1 was quite a stranger there, but as I am rather a good-looking young man, and a bit of a lady-killer, I managed to get a partner for the first' dance, and, to my great astonishment, I never danced to better music than what that gentleman managed to twist out of the wonderful machine. At the first interval I took the liberty of introducing myself to the musician, and made enquiries as to where he purchased the instrument. He said that it was lately imported by him from Portland, Maine, United States of America. Daocing was kept up with great spirit till the vee short hours ayont the twal', when the party broke up, highly pleased with the entertainment, and I left per first train for the north, after spending a very enjoyable night at Orari."

Railway Refreshment Rooms, Timaru. —D. McGuinness begs to inform his numer ous friends, and the travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term he 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. lea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confeotionery, &}, lhe 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. "Bough on Oatabbh. " Gorreots of tensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst ohronio caies, also unequalled as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, foul breath. Kempthorne, Proiser and Go., Agents, Chris tohuroa. 4 " BOUGH oxf Cobns." Ask for Cells' " Bough on Corns." Quiok relief, complete permanent oure. Corns, warts, bunions, At Ohetniiti and Druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents, Ohriitohurch. 3

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Grand Concert—At Temuka on March ■ 10th, in aid of cadets' uniform fund. Arowhenua Town Board —Notice that Ackroyd'a bridge it cloaad for repairs. J. D. Jones, Winchester —Disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by his wife. Geraldine Road Board—lnvite tenders for shingling, gathering boulders, cutting drains, etc K. P. Gray—Will sell ewes and lambs and fat and store cattle at Winchester Fair on Thursday next. Dmmmond and Glasson, Drapers and Clothiers, Commerce House, Timaru—Notify that they are now showing their first consignment of goods (es direot steamers) for the Autumn season 1887. The consignment consists of 47 cases and bales, and the lines comprised are the newest and most fashionable out. Being direct importations the value is uneq ualled.