The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1565, 7 April 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Personal—lt is reported that Mr Angus Macdonald intends to take a trip to the Old Country shortly. Holiday. -The principal places of business in Geraldine will be closed from to-night till Tuesday morning text. Pbe-Sbssioital ADDBBSBBB.—The Hon. W. Bolleston will address his constituents at Temuka on Wednesday evening next, and at Geraldine oh the following evening. Both meetings will commence at 7.30 o'clock.

Monthly Stock Sam.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. held their usual monthly tale yesterday at their yards, Geraldine. The number of entries being unusually large a great number of persons were attracted from all parts, and a very Buccessf u'l sale resulted.

Woodbuet Races. —On Saturday last Messrs J. Mundell and Go. submitted to the hammer the privileges in connect ion with the races which take at Woodbury on Easter Monday. Mr G. Hammond purchased the gates for £ls, Mr J. H. Dean the publican's booth, and Mr J, Biordan the refreshment one. The other privileges were passed in. To Cobbes?ohdents. —" An adherent" has sent us for publication a letter concerning the singing in a certain church and something whioh has appeared in the Timaru Herald in connection therewith. Anything referring to matters which has appeared in the Herald ought to be addressed to that paper. As regards the subject-mßtler at the letter it is not fit for publication. The singing in any church has no interest for any on» outside that congregation. The church authorities can remedy defects of this kind without submitting them to publio criticisim. The Laboeny Case. Much dissatisfaction is felt at the decision of the Resident Magistrate in inflicting such a heavy penalty on Mr J. W. Yelvin yesterday. So general is this dissatisfaction that a subscription is being got up to pay the fine. In our opinion this is not the right way to prooeed in such a matter. The most effectual and the best course to pursue in our opinion is to petition the Governor to remit the fine. Ibis course has frequently been adopted before, and as all, or most of our Justices of the Peaoe would doubtless sign suoh a petition, we have very little doubt but that its prayer would be granted.

Tbmtjia Vohthtbeb* I .—About 89 of the Temuka Biflea and 25 of the Cadets, under their rsipeotive officer!, attended a Government Parade last evening. After having been inipeoted by Captain Hayhurit, they marohed to the vaoant seotion in front of the Pound, where they were put through some battalion movements. When they returned to the hall such of them as signified their intention of attending the Pareora encampment wen served out with haversacks and water bottles, and initruoted to parade at 8.30 this evening in the hall. About 35 of the Bides will attend the encampment. They will go south by speoial train, which will leave here shortly after 9 o'clock this evening. Gbbaldine Wahdebbrs Football Club. —The annual general meeting of the members, of this Club took place on Tuesday evening last in the guard tent adjoining the encampment of the volunteers. There was a large attendance. The captain (Mr F. Bethune) occupied the ohair. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. Tbe balanoe-sheet as read and adopted showed a small balance to credit. The election of officers then took place with the following result:—Patron—Dr R. Fish ; President—Mr H. W. Moore ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs J. Cunningham, R. H. PearpoiDt, and Major Moore ; Captain—Mr F. Bethune j Yioe-Captam—Mr B. Mabin; SecretaryMr A. Erskine ; Committee —Messrs Bethune, Mabin, Erskine, Millard, and Hiskens. It was decided that the subscription should remain the same as last year, 2s 6d, and the colors be the same. The following new members were then fleeted : —Mensrs V. Taylor, R. Hardy, A. Baker, W. Storehouse, A. Erskine, A. £. Brooker, H. H'eatley, G. H. Pttrick, C. OHiver, H. Parker, J. Turner, and W. Pye. The Chairman staled that the had received a letter from the Timam Football Club, asking if a match could be arranged for June 16th. It was decided to glay the match. It was also decided to open the season on Saturday, 16th inst. The usua votes of thanks terminated the meeting.

MUBDEBS BY AN IMNKEEPEB AND HIS Family.—The Vienna oorreipondenfc of a Home paper telegraphs : "An innkeepor residing at Leitomischl, in the neighbourhood of Brunn, has just been arrested, together with his wife and son, on the charge of having perpetrated 11 murders,amongst their victims being a wealthy oattle dealer and a young baron who had lately won money in a lottery. The body of the latter was found in a field close to the inn. A short time ago a lady of meanß lodging there suddenly disappeared, a circumstanoe that aroused suspicion, and led to a judicial investigation, whereupon one of the servants revealed the crimes of which I he innkteper and his family are accused." Eobson's Panorama. Last Tuesday evening Robson's panorama was exhibited at the Volunteer Hall, Temuka. There was a very good attendance. The panorama consisted of views of the Soudan War, some funny pictures (suoh as Sam and the Elephant), English Irish and Scotch scenes, representations of statues, etc. The piotures were on the whole capital, in fact, some of (hem were extremely beautiful, and were very much applauded. The greatest fault we found with the entertainment was that we did not see enough of the Soudan War. The lecturer Mr Eobson —was capital. He described graphically every pioture, and spiced his discourses with wittioismi that evoked frequent laughter. On the whole the audience were highly pleased with the entertainment, and we have no hesitation in saying it was one of the best of the kind we huve seen in the town. TBMurA Linseed Company. >— The ordinary .monthly meeting of the Directors of the Temuka Linseed Company was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present—Messrs John Talbot (Chairman), R. A. Barker, B.Brown, W. Postlethwaite, J. W. Miles, E. Pilbrow, and the Manager. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and oonfirmed. Tenders from spinners were received, and the Secretary was instruoted to aioertain further particul»rs in two instances. An order for a ton of twine was received, and an offer for a further quantity accepted. It being necessary to re-erect the rope walk in the course of the next few weeks, and also to prepare a wooden flooring for the new frame, the Manager was direoted to see a carpenter and gefc estimates of probable cost. A letter was read from Mr Murphy, mentioning that the medal awarded to the Company at the late show at Christchurch awaits delivery. After further business of a private nature had been transacted the meeting terminated.

Good Tbmplaby.—An open meeting of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, No. 44, Geraldine, was held in the Good Templar Hall on Monday evening. Owing, no doubt, to volunteers being in camp and many of them members the attendanoe was limited. The W.0.T., Mr J. W. Pye, presided. The following programme was gone through : Beading (jomic), Bro. T. Sherratt; song, "A farmer's boy," Bro. A. Baker j reading (comic), Bro. E. Logan ; song, Sister Boughton " Will you love me when I'm old"; reading, Bro. Fergusson," Reclaimed" ; song, " Love at home," Sißter Colbert; song, " Tbe parson and the clerk," Bro. Logan ; reading, ing, " Woman," Bro. Fergusson; song, " Half mast high," a lady ; reading, " What is man ?" Bro. Fergusson; song "Litlle Voices," Sister Colbert; recitation, " Out Fire Brigades," Bro. A. Baker ; song, "Eemember, or forget," a lady ; song, " Hark the drum," Bro. T. Sherratt ; reading, " What is woman ? " Bro. Fergusson ; song, Belle Mahone," Bro. Logan. The usual buns and coffee were handed round during the interval. The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting. Thk Codiin Moth in Cantbebubt;.— The frequently disputed question as to whether the oodlin moth had made its appearanoe in Canterbury has now been conclusively settled.' On Monday (says tbe Press) the owner of a small orchard in Sfc. Albans showed Mr M. Murphy, of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, two apples of the golden pearmain variety, both of which betray unmistakeabla signs of the ravages of the moth. In one of the apples the grub was found. The other was bored through, and the core was destroyed, which is the oase with all apples attacked by the moth. The apples may be seen at the rooms of the Association. Mr Murphy direoted the owner of the orchard to throughly oleanse and dress the two trees upon which the moth wu» found, and to destroy the surrounding weeds. There is some little consolation in the hope that the pest may not spread very fast, as there is evidence that when it has been found in other parts of the colony its increase has not been at all rapid. If prompt and effective measures are tsken, we may hope to hear that there is no likelihood of the matter beooming serious. It would be as well, however, if gaideners and others were to take a careful look through their orohards to make sure (hat their apple trees and fruit are not affected by the moth. Tbial o» Gilpin's Suiki Plough.—Mr H. B. Webster, the Geraldine agent for this plough, held a public trial of its capabilities in a rape paddock belonging to Mr W. Postlethwaite, about a mile from Geraldine, yeßterday. Quite a number of agriculturists and persons interested in the trial visited the paddock from time to time during tbe day. The ground was somewhat hard for ploughing, and in places stony, but general admiration was expressed at the manner in which the implement did its work. This plough is different from others, in that the driver rides upon it. The wheels being about 2ft 6in in diameter, the draught is very light, three medium draught horses being able to draw it all day at a smart walk. From his seat the driver has complete control over a ltver that vanes the depth at pleasure, levels the plough at all depths, and raises it out of the ground. This lever is so connected that a mere child would be able to throw the plough out of the ground, no matter what depth it might be ploughing. The roller cutter is moveable, so that it allows of the plough working round very sharp corners. By a simple device, termed the " winging device," the mould board oan be held firmly in any position desired. The implement, however, needs to be seen to be understood and its many good qualities appreciated. All those who have seen it at work have expressed themselves as highly pleased with it. A Lady's Wish.—"Oh, how I do wish my skin was as olear and »oft as yours!" said a lady to a friend. " You can easily make it to" answered the friend, " How?" inquired the first lady. "By using Dr, Boule'i Hop Bitters, that makes pure rioh blood and blooming health. It did for me, as jou observe/' Read Advt. Railway Refbeshment Rooms, Timabu. —D. McGuinness begs to inform his numerous 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 aB follow :—Breakfast in readiness for early trains, la 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 confeotionery, &3. The 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 Hotek—Advt. j

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. John Crow—Notice re reward for lost horses. Hon. W. Rolleston —Notice re addresses to his constituents. Mrs McOahon, Cash Store, Timaru— Wants a good general servant. Arowhenua Town Board —Invite tenders for re-crowning and shingling Alexander street; alio for lease of reserves.