The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1887. THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1560, 26 March 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1887. THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE.

On the 20th of Jane, 1837, Her Majesty the Queen euccseded to the throne of the British Empire. She will therefore have been 60 years • queen on the 20th of next Jane, and hence the reason that preparations are being made throughout the Empire to celebrate the Jubilee of her accession to the throne. Elaborate preparations have been set on foot in Christchurch, but there ip a danger that owing to class jealousies and distinctions the result will not be satisfactory. In Christchurch, and indeed throughout the whole length and breadth of Canterbury, class distinctions are more sharply defined (ban perhaps in any other part of the Australian colonies. Among the early settlers of Canterbury were many representatives of the aristocracy of England, and these, together with an ever-increasing number ot a toadying suobocracy, have formed what may be called a caste, which is far more exclusive than the most unapproachable of English society. There are few places in the world where the prototypes of the immortal Mrs Boffin are more frequently met with than in OanLeii,b,ury, where by toadying and the power of the purse they have succeeded in finding their way into good society. It is the offensive airs which the upstart puts on that has caused a dislike for the “ upper ten ” to spring up, for it is seldom the well bred does anything to excite such a feeling, At the Jubilee meeting held in Christchurch recently this feeling exhibited itself. The probability of the Chairman of the proposed Jubilee Celebration Committee being knighted presented itself to the leading spirits of the movement, and as the aristocracy formed a majority of the Committee they resolved to secure this for one ot themselves, Accordingly when the Committee met objection was taken to the Mayor planting himself in the chair as a matter of coarse, and the result was a most unseemly and discreditable discussion. There was much recrimination—one party urging that the Major ought to be Chairman by virtue of his position, and that it was an insult to him and to the ratepayers be represented to elect any other ; while his opponents disclaimed any such intention, their object being to secure a truly representative Canterbury man, with the view of securing the co-opera-tion of the whole of Canterbury, The latter party won the day. They ousted the Mayor from the Chairmanship, and elected Judge Johnston in his stead. The ostensible motive that prompted this action was to secure the co-opera-tion of all Canterbury in the movement, but the real object in view was the pro bable knighthood. It appears to ns probable that this will lead to damping the ardor and loyalty of a vast majority of the people. Democracy' will feel that it baa been snubbed, and will let the aristocracy have it all to themselves. One thing in certain. All Canterbury will not combine in any snob celebration. There is no lack of loyalty in any part of Canterbnrj, and there is no township from end to end of it that will not celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee independent of whatever may be done at the metropolis of the province. Steps have already been taken in Timaru to celebrate the event right loyally, and if people in Temuka and in Geraldine have no local rejoicings of their own they will without doubt support the Timaru demonstration in preference to the Christchurch one. The genial and eloquent Dr Frankish, of Christchurch, hoped that each hamlet and village would inaugurate rejoicings of its own, but at the same time expressed himself confident that all Canterbury would assist in promoting the main demonstration in Cristcbnrcb, We are afraid Dr Frankish’s hopes are doomed to be disappointed. If the people subscribe to the local demonstration they will not bo very willing to assist in promoting a Christchurch one; The genius who suggested that each man in Canterbury should give half his income for one day towards celebrating the Jubilee did not take into consideration how many there are in Canterbury who have no incomes whatsoever, while a great many have not sufficient to provide themselves. For our part we are in favor of celebrating the event locally, and we hope this coarse will be adopted.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Woodbdrt Racks.— Tenders for the privileges connected with these races close on Monday next. Pleasant Valley School Committee. —The usual monthly meeting of this Committee takes place this evening at 7.30. Temperance Demonstration. —The Good Templar* of Gtrddine notify in another column that the grand demonstration lo b? given by them is unavoidably postponed till April 27th. Football. —The annual general meeting of the Temuks Foothill Club will be held on Tuesday evening next, at half-past seven o’clock, in the Royal Hotel, when the report and balance-sheet will be submitted. The Club was moat sucressful list year in its matches with oiher clubs, its record being the best in Canterbury. All members are requested to attend.

The Clakidob Bblibt Fond. —The Rev T. A. Hamilton wishes to acknowledge the receipt of the following sums in addition to these acknowledged last week : Three Friends, 7* 6d; E. Smith, 3s 6d j R. Macaulay, 2s 6d j another friend, 2s 6d j J. M,, per MrP, Coirs, 2s 6d; T. Palmer, 6sj Friend 2a 6d ; 0. Bateman, 5s ; T. Hobson, ss; W. 010 field, 2s 6d j Velvin and Taylor, 6s ; J. M. Naughton, per J. Brown, 2s fid. In the last, list published E. W. Browker was credited in error with Is instead ol 2s fid. The lists are still open.

Oahabu Juxilbi ;Fite. The Jubilee Fete held at filderslie on Wednesday was a great suJcese. The grounds were placed at the disposal of a Committee, formed of all the local bodies, and tfa* proceed* of the Fete are to be handed over to the Hospital and Benevolent Society. His Excellency the Governor was present, as was also Bishop Neville end Bishop Moran. There was an immense attendance, and it is expected that the financial result will be something like £SOO, which will be increased to £IOOO by the Government subsidy. Sunday Services.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that the popular evangelist, Mr W. Oorrie Johnstone, who has been holding special services in Geraldine during the past fortnight, will lecture in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, to-morrow, aa follows Afternoon, at 3.30, “The mystery of Christ and His second coning ”; evening, at 6.30, “Daniel in the den” ; later, at 8 o’clock, “The body of Christ.” Mr Johnstone’s lectures have been highly appreciated during the past fortnight, and the people of Geraldine should avail themselves of this chance to hear such a preacher.

Dbakatio Entertainment.— lt it with much pleasure we announce that on next Tuesday night Mr J. L. Hall, lupported by a clever company of artiste, will appear in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, in the spaikling muiioal comedy entitled “ Fun on the Bristol." This is the comedy which created such a sensation recently when played through the colonies, and under the management of Mr Hall we feel confident that persons who avail themselves of this opportunity ef seeing it, will be fully repaid. Besides, we trust that the many friends and admirers of the genial " Johnny Hall” will rally round him and give him a bumper house to show their appreciation of his visiting Temuka, It is seldom good companies come to Temuka, and we trust this one will be encouraged, as the prices are law, vie., 3s, 2s, and Is. Town Improvements.— Lack of enterprise can certainly not be charged to the business people of Geraldine. Every few weeks some improvement or other is earned out in the business premises of the town. The latest in this way is the new departure made by Mr J. S. Waite, This gentleman, finding his present shop too small for his increasing trade, has just had the two shops formerly occupied by Messrs T. Colbert and A. Fisher converted into one, and will enter upon the possession of his new premises in a few days. The new building will be of great advantage to him, the ahop being large and lofty, while the windows are large and admit of a good display being made, A verandah extending over the footpath has been erected, and Mr Waite will be able to display his goods to much better advantage than he has hitherto been able to do. A new advertisement of Mr Waite’s appears in another column. Death in a Gaol.—A remarkable cate of death through self-inflicted injuries while suffering from delirium tremens occurred at the Napier gaol last Wednesday night. The prisoner, named Douglas John Parsonage, was formerly in the telegraph department at Wellington and Blenheim, but lately " boots” at the Masonic Hotel. He won a £l6O dividend at the Jockey Club’s spring meeting and since then he had gone on periodical 11 busts.” The last of them ended in delirium tremens. He was lodged in gaol and brought before the R.M. cn a charge of lunacy, and remanded for medical examination. He was lodged in an ordinary cell, and, according to the evidence given at the inquest, he was visited by a warder at six o’clock on Wednesday night. Shortly afterwards he became very violent, knocking bis head against the wall, and the other prisoners shouted out that he was knocking his brains out. At last a warder went to his door and spoke to him, but did not enter, and for a minute or two be was quieter, but soon renewed his violent conduct until nearly midnight when be was heard to fall on the floor of bis cell. When bis cell was opened at six o'clock on Thursday morning he was found dead from the injuries he had received. The jury added a rider to their verdict (bat a padded room should be provided. There is such a room in tbe old asylum, but that institution is now closed. Examination in Bankhumot. The adjourned examination of Mr T, Farrell was continued before the Deputy Assignee, W. 0. Beswiok, Esq., at tbe Courthourse, Geraldine, on Thursday last. Mr Wood (of Messrs Hamerslsy and Wood) appeared for the debtor. Mr J. Hay appeared on behalf of the Crown Brewery Company and also for Mr Bass and the creditors. Mr T. Farrell on being sworn said with regard to the bill of sale, he received the £250 in cash from the Crown Brewery Company at the time of signing. After Mr and Mrs Farrell were examined at much length, Mr Coltman mored j_‘‘Tbnt the Deputy .Assignee be requested to take proceedings to recover the amount of iho cheque seized by the bail ff of Mr R. R. Taylor, and that tbe u.ual indemnity be given to him for costs.” Some of those present were not in favor of this, contending that the body of the creditore would thus be fighting the matter out for the benefit of the pieferential creditors. Mr Wood agreed to ascertain whether the preferential creditors would agree to come in with the general body, in which case the matter would be gone on with. Th« following is the position of the estate Liabilities : Dosecured creditors, £756 6s 91. Assets: Book debts, £591, estimated to yield £240 ; five shares in the Geraldine Dairy Factor*', £25; cheque with Clerk of Court, £95 j goodwill of lease as per list, £6O j total, £4lO. Defloieaey* £346 6* Bd>

The Impbbuli Inbtixotb.— The Gazette notifies that, in {.ocordance with a request from the Prince of Wales, for subscriptions for the Impend Institute, Postmasters throughout the colony are empowered to reoeirs cont.-ibulions.

Depreciation,— On Thursday last the freehold on which Mr M. Jonas’ auction rooms and offices stands, in the centre of Timaru, was submitted to auction, and realised £4500. A few years ago the same land sold for £12,000. Anniversary Tba Meeting. —The anniTersary tea meeting in connection with the Temuka Wesleyan Ohureb will take place on Wednesday evening next, tea being on the tables at half-past six o’clock. Some popular speakers are expected to address the public meeting.

New Municipal Buildings at Christchurch. —The new municipal buildings at Christchurch were opened on Thursday afternoon with a luncheon provided by members of the City Council. It had been expected that the Mayor would have act ed as host, but be declined to do so, saying be would instead of providing luncheon give 50 tons of coal to the poor of Christchurch and suburbs duting the winter months. Tbs Councillors accordingly got up the luncheon, and invited the Mayor. He declined to be present. About 60 parsons were present. Mr O. Louisson, the senior Councillor, presided. Sir John Hall, His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, and Messrs W. Bolleston and J. E. Fitzgerald were present. St. John thb Evangelist’s Church, Winchester.— A general meeting of the members of the congregation of this Church was held on Thursday last to take steps for the celebration of the eighth anniversary of the consecration of St. John’s Church. The meeting was largely attended, and after singing a hymn prayer was offered up by the Incumbent. A lively interest was evinced in the proceedings and two plans were proposed, viz.; a tea and concert, and a social gathering picnic with a gift auction, the former being finally adopted. The date was fixed tor Friday, the 16th April, The ladies of the congregation undertook to provide the tea and the Church officers the carrying out of all details as to advertising, etc. The mseting then terminated. A French Warship at Auckland.— The French Warship Duequesne, BearAdmiral De Saint Detaire, 21 guns, 600 men, twenty days out from Tahiti, arrived at Auckland on Wednesday. She called for coal, and orders from France. She will stay a week. She saluted the port, hoisted St. George’s ensign, and fired a salute of twenty-one guns, the band playing “God Save the Queen.” Through some bungle the salute was not acknowledged, and the Admiral was considerably incensed. The Duequesne bring intelligence that the steamer Baiates, trading between Tahiti and San Francisco, was burned at sea. No lives were lost. The A. Battery at Auckland returned the Admiral’s salute on Thursday.

A Gbnbbous Action.— lt is with great pleasure (says the Press) we have to chronicle a generous action during these hard times, particularly as it occurred in our Cathedral city. A storekeeper, after a long and linger* ing illness died, leaving bis business affsirs embarrassed and payments very much behind. His widow was striving to carry on the business aid pay her way, but, after some months spent in anxiety, wee obliged ultimately to appeal to her creditors, who, after hearing the statement of the case, generously agreed to wipe off their books all the money ehe or (bo estate owed them. This enabled the lady to make a fresh start, comparatively unencumbered. This is charity indeed.

Dunbdik Raobß.— The following event* were decided at the Anniversary Meeting at Dunedin on Wednesday in addition to those giyen in onr last ;—Three Mile Trot of 66 sots.) second horse 10 sots., and third 5 sots. from the stakes : Mr Kett’s Autumn, 1; Mr Mercer’s Mabel, 2; Mr MoßNwan’s Flossie, 3. The Cliffs Handicap of 75 sots, second horse 10 sots., 6 furlongs: Mr Stephenson's La Bose, 1; Mr Goodman’s Apropos, 2. Novel Race of 60 sots, one mile: Mr Stephenson’s Miss Web?ter, 1 j Mr Simmons’ Tongariro, 2. Two Mile Trot of 75 sots, second horse 10 sots s Mr Mercer’s Mabel, I; Mr Lyons' Axe, 2; Mr Betts’ Autumn 3. The Hack Race was wen by Jennie. The sum of £3125 was put through the totalisator during the day. Oanibbbubt Ram Faib.— The Canterbury Bam Fair was held on Thursday on the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's new grounds, near Ghristeburoh. There were 3100 entries, and the general quality of the animals was very good. The attendance was large, but business dull, only about half of those offered being sold. The highest prices were for Lincoln rams bred by the N.Z. and A. Land Company. One brought 12 guineas, two Hi guineas, and one 10 guineas. Two Lincoln rams bred by Mr H. Overton were passed in at high figures. The highest price for merino rams was 5 guineas each for 10 2-tootbs, bred by the Hon. W. Lyttelton, of Eokeby. The highest price for Southdowns was 5J guineas for a single ram, and for Border Leicester* 5J guineas. Of the whole entries only 20 realised 5 guineas and upwards. Among the purchasers of rams were the Hon. L. Walker, the Hon. W. Rolleston, Messrs J. G. Euddenklau, A. M. Clark, and W. Grant. Posts £ Bath. — In the British House of Commons on Thursday *)ast, Mr Cecil Baikes, Postmaster-General, replying to the letter of Mr Henniker-Heatoo, advocating the establishment of a universal penny postage, stated that the postal conventions precluded a rate of less than 2Jd. The abolition of subsidies he declared would apply to the mails carried from English ports only, and not affect those delivered via Brindisi and Naples. Moreover the subsidies were necessary in order to ensure regularity and speed in the delivery of the mails. Mr Raikes expressed himself in fayor of persuading those colonies who do not already belong to the postal union to join the union, and thus effect a reasonable redaction in the postal rates. The subject, he stated, will donblleas be discussed at the forthcoming Imperial Conference. B.M. Oocbt, Tikabtt.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Tinuru, on Thursday, P. J. Sister was charged with being concerned in the indecent assanlt case at Fairlie Creek, and was remanded till Thursday next. J., Cunningham was charged with stealing the mouthpiece of a flute, valued at 10a, from a boy named Cbas. Cole, eight years of age. From the evidence it appeared that Cole and one or two other boys were proceeding along Wai-iti Road pitying Ames, when the accused, got up as a “ ghost,” with a white sheet over him, gave them a fright. Two of the boys ran away, but Cole remained and struck at Cunningham with his flute, when the mouthpiece came off and it was lost. He afterwards found it. His Worship (Mr Beswick) said he regretted he must dismiss the case. Anything more disgraceful than frightening children could not be conceived, and if a case of that sort came before him, and he had the power, he would order the offender to be fljgeed. In the case of Horgan v. Murphy, defendant was ordered to pay 7s 6d per week for the support of his illegitimate akildi

Presentation.— Mr D. Guerin was pre sented with a testimonial last evening at the > Star Hotel, Temuka. A fuller report will ' appear in our next issue.

Important Saul—As will be seen by reference to another column Mr W, S, Maslin holds a large and important tale at Mr Ellery’s homestead, Belfield, Orari, on Wednesday, March 30th. The aale is 'me that should attract a large number of buyers as a great number of agricultural implements, etc., are to be submitted to the hammer.

Thb Qubzn’s Jubilee.—A somewhat thinly-attended meeting was held in tho Theatre Boyal, Timaru, on Wednesday night to consider what steps should be taken in Timaru to celebrate the jubilee of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. Captain Woolloombe, in a very loyal and patriotio speech, proposed, amidst great applause- “ That in the opinion of this meeting the Queen’s Jubilee should be celebrated tbil year.” This resolution was carried almost unanimously, but before it had been Mr Eimber proposed as an amendment—“ That it be an instruction to the Prince of Walei that we imitate the loyalty of our Irish brethren of Oorlr, by first doing good to our poor and needy, leaving the celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee to the Upper Ten.* The amendment was greeted with hisses, aid an uproar ensued, but MrEimber managed to sayafew wordi against the resolution, concluding by stating that the Jubilee was a huge political movement stared at Home, and “ a huge royal begging box.” MrKimberwts severely rated by subsequent speakers. All sorts of suggestions were made ae to what ehould be done in Timaru to celebrate the Jubilee. One was that a great demonstra* tion should be held and a statue erected ; I second that a handsome drinking fountain should be erected ; a third that a museum should be founded in Timaru; a fourth that the reading room of the Mechanics’ Institute should be thrown open to the public and called “The Jubilee Boom;” a fifth that a Schooldf Arts should be established in connection with the Mechanics’ Institute; and a sixth that part of the Domain should be formed into a public cricket ground. A strong Committee was appointed to take further steps, and the meeting wound up with the singing of the National Anthem.

Raii.'wat/Rbjbkbhmbnx Rooks, Tiscabu. \ —D. MoGuinnees begs to inform his numerous friends, -Sod the travelling public in particular, that haring 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 "’■rival of North and South Express trains, la 6d. lea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confectionery; Ac. Ibe 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. Howowat’i Oinxiuht and Pills.— These remedies us unequalled throughout the world for bad legs, wounds, foul sores, bad breasts, and ulcers. Used according to directions given with them there is no wound, bad leg, or nloarous sore, however obstinate or long standing, bat will yield to their healing and curative properties. Many poor sufferers who have been patients in the large hospitals under the oars of eminent surgeons, add hare derived little or no benefit from their treat* ment, have been thoroughly oared by Holloway’* Ointment and Fill*. For granular swelling*, tumours, "piles,” and diseases of the skin there is nothing that can be need with so much benefit. In faet, in the wont forms of disease, dependent upon theeondi* tion of the bloed, these medicines, used con* jointly, are irresistible. Wills’ Haib Bauam—lf gray, restores to original color. An elegant droning, softens and beautifies No oil for greass. A Tonic Restorative. {Stops hair coming out* ■tregthens, cleanses, heals eoslp. Kemp, thorns, Prosser and 00., Agents, Christ* church. 2

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Volunteer Hall, Temuka—Entertainment on Tuesday night, W. Carrie Johnstone —Subject of addresses at Geraldine to-morrow. Football Meeting of Temuka Football Club, on Tuesday night. D. MoCallum, Temuka—Notice re application for slaughterhouse license. Ellerslie Farm, Hilton—Persons trespassing f on Ellerslie Farm willbe prosecuted. Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine -• Notice te monster demonstration on April 27th. Wesleyan Church Anniversary Tea Meeting—At Temuka on Wednesday evening next. W. 3. Maslin, Geraldine Particulars of •ale of Mr W. Ellery’s farming plant at Belfield on Wednesday next. J, Mundell and Co., Gersldine—Have an unproved farm of 895 acres, within two miles of Geraldine Dairy Factory, for sale privately* H. Oldfield, Temuka—Notifies that trespassers in the Temuka Dairy Factory paddock or Thomson’s Boiling DoWn paddock will be prosecuted. J. S. Waite, Victoria House, Geraldine** Announces that be will open his new shop next Thursday with a choice selection of ) Autumn and Winter goods, consisting of general drapery, clothing, dress goods, etc., etc.

T. and J. Thornton, Drapers, Tima-u Announce the arrival of 10 oases seasonable goods in addition to 37 cases already notified. The shipment comprises silk squares, umbrellas, trillings, handkerchiefs, laces, rosary trimmings, 1 cose Dent's kid gloves, and a lok of job lines.