LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1568, 14 April 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

,Thb Hoh. W. Eoliestok.at Qbbaidihh. —The Hon. W. Bolleston will addreai hi* constituent* in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, to-night. Sals at GsßiLDiira.—rMr W. 8. Maslin wi’l bold a sale of valuable freehold property, household furniture, etc., at his rooms, Geraldipe, to-day. : Mbstino kb Nbw School.—A meeting of householders will be' held at Mr Robert

Hammond’s house on Monday next to take into consideration the,advisability of starting a school. - Oeabi Bbidqb Schooi. —The annual treat and distribution of prizes in connection with this School will take place on Friday next. The children are requested to be on the ground at 12 o’clock. Mebxihq ob Ratbbatbbs. —A meeting of ratepayers to consider the advisability of closing certain roads will be held at the Mount Peel Road Board office to-morrow aflernoen, at 2 o’clock* Gold Find. —Mr Thomas Rooney brought into Temuka yesterday a piece of quarts in which gold was to be seen in abundance. He said that there was a quartz seam two feet in thickness where he got it, but he declined to give any idea as to its locality, E.M. Couht, Tbhuxa. —At the above Court yesterday, before K. F. Gray, Esq., J.P., William Smith, who had been let out on bail, did not appear when called upon, and yre* mulcted in the sum of 20s for drunkenness. The Court then adjourned. Postjohbmbki. -In consequence of the inclement weather the bazaar, tea, and gift auction in connection with St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka, has been postponed till Tuesday next, It is to be hoped that fine weather will then prevail.

A Nbxabious Tbadb.— Three brothers, named Helot, all. of them butchers, are awaiting their trial at Avetnes, on a charge of poisoning cattle. They have been carrying on their operations for a period of five years, during which time they have destroyed stock of the value, of £4OOO. They were accustomed to purchase the animals they had covertly killed for a low price, and then cut them up and sold them in their shops. Presbyibriab Church. A meeting of the South Canterbury Presbytery was held in Temuka last Tuesday, at which the Revs. Messrs White (moderator), and Gillies (clerk), and Messrs Cuthbert, Hutton, and Cain were present. A deputation from the Temuka congregation waited upon the Presbytery, in support of a callof the congregation to the Rev. David Gordon of Invercargill. The matter was fully considered and ultimately it was decided to forward the call to the Rev. Mr Gordon in conformity with the request of the congregation. Several other matters were dealt with and tbs meeting terminated.

Suioidb 09 a Marchioness.—A painful sensation hat been created in Paris by the suicide of the Marchioness of Buys, whose husband died suddenly of heart disease on the 21st of December last. They had been married for fifteen years and were insepafable. After the death of the Marquis excessive grief unhinged the mind of bis widow, and she Was placed under the watchful care of an attached domestic. On the evening of the 11th January, as she was about to go to rest, she ordered her attendant to put out the light, which was done. A moment afterwards she jumped out of the window, breaking both her legs and one arm in the fall, and crushing in her chest. She only lingered long enough to receive the last sacrament. The Marchioness was thirty-four years of age at the time of her death. LABOIBT OB THB Abawa.—A robbery on board the a.s. A raws, which arrived at Wellington on Monday, was committed on Mrs Bertha Elsor, a second saloon passenger flora the Cape to Melbourne. The robbery took place between eight and nine o’clock at night, when within five days’ sail of Tasmania. Mrs Elser was absent from her room at the time and bad left the keys in a trunk. The property taken was a draft for £45 15s lOd, and gold and diamond ear-rings, of the value of £3O, and a quantity of other jewellery, consisting of bracelets, rings, lockets, chains, etc. The latter are believed to be wedding presents, and therefore of considerable value* At Hobart, the stewards and a number of passengers were serohed. No trace was discovered ef the stolen property, and no one was arrested. There is no clue to the robber.

Foots*!!,. 1 match ■ between teams chosen by the Captain and Yioe-Oaptain of the Temuka Football Club, will be played on the Park ground next Saturday. This being the opening match, .a good attendance is re* quested. Dibobdbklt YonrSTBSS, —At the Besident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, John F. Xickell, one of tbs Mounted Riflei, was charged with being drunk in a public place, with resisting the police, and with damaging private property. He pleaded guijly, and -was fined 20s for resisting the police and the same amount for damaging private property. He was alio ordered to pay £4 10s, the value of the articles he had destroyed, in default, 17 days’ imprisonment with hard labor. The find were paid. A Suaioira Ohabob.—Mr W. T. L. Travers, speaking at Wellington on the* land laws on Tuesday night, said he had explored every valley and river of the South Island from the Straits to the Hurunui and Teremakau. There were not 5000 acres fit for agriculture. The tract given to the Midland Railway Company, from Springfield to Nelson, was not worth a red cent., and the inducement held out by the promoters, was one of the biggest swindles ever perpetrated in the colony.

Ahowhevda Town Boabd.- The monthly meeting of the above Board was held at Mr Lee s last evening. Present—Messrs Story, Proudlook, Austin, and Bdgeler. In the absence of Mr Lee, Mr Story was voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Austin proposed, Mr Edgeler seconded, and ! b ,r a r Ca " ied -“ That iho ffleeti "e adjourn till Thursday evening at half-past seven, in of Mr Rolleaton’s pre-sessional address., The meeting then adjourned. R.M. ■Cotjbt, Tikabu.— At the Resident Magistrate a Court, Timaru, yesterday, Eliza Wmttet was brought up on remand charged with stealing a .quantity of jewellery from the dwelling of one George Henry, of Timaru, on March 25th, valued at £39 10s. Mrs Henry tgave evidence identifying the jewellery, which she said she left in her bedroom on the 25th March. The bedroom had French windows, which were open during her absence of an hour and a-helf. Other evidence was taken, and the accused was committed for trial »t the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Timaru.

Tas Kussab Oisag.-In the Supreme Court, Ohrietohurcb, yesterday morning, before Mr Justice Johnston, Dr Bussell pleaded Dot guilty to charges of procuration on Mary JBowmd, Kata Fisher, and Annie Connolly. Mrs Bowern pleaded guilty to procuring a miscarriage on herself, and not guilty to a »milar charge concerning Annie Connolly. Her t sisteiv .-Isabella Wilson, also pleaded not guilty $o the latter charge. : Mr Martin appeared for the Crown, acd Mr Joynt for Dr Bussell. 3he case against Dr Bussell for procuration of Mary Bowern was taken first. She detailed what Dr Bussell had done to him Bnd ' ni<,d ktmng threatened to expose * . ' i i.-7 '

Caeblbss Spobtbhbit.-A ease of carelessness in the .use of firearms was reported to ns yesterday. The other day Messrs ,T. Gibson and E. Ball wers at work despening a dram oil Mr Bees Thomas’ land, Owi, 7ft ?„° oup eof •Potmen came to within 40 or 50 yards of them, and one of the latter a swdmphon fired at it. The bird Was killed, but it was in a lino with the spot where Mr Gibson was working, and had be not just before moved out of the drain he haa no doubt he would hare been injured. Fortunately be had mored to speak to two men who had come up, and the shot passed within a couple of yards of where the men were standing, and struck the stones where but a few moments before Mr Gibson bad been working. That the shot were not spent, is proved by the marks on some stones collected from the place. “ Sportsmen ” may not like to lose a shot, but they should not draw snob a fine line as this.■ If .they do not consider the feeling of others they should remember that guns sometimes scatter the shot, and should they hurt anyone they would be held responsible for tbe consequences.

Miohabioi’ IhMixutb.—A 'meeting of the Committee of the Temuka Mechanic*’ Institute waa held last Tueiday evening. Present—Misin Hargreaves (President, in the chair), Miles, Lawson, Gentleman, Coirs, Beil, and Edwards. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Accounts to.the,amount of £lB were passed for payment. The President reported that he bad received the resignation of Mr Haines, owing to his having left the town. On the motion of ICr Xawsod, seconded by Mr Edwards, it was resolved to accept Mr Haines' resignation, and to give him a vote of thanks for his services during (he past two years. On the- motion of Mr Gentleman, seconded by Mr Bsri, Mr H. M. Miles was elected Secretary for the ensuing year. Mr Miles then resigned hie position as VicePresident to accept the office of Secretary. Oa the motion of Mr Coira, seconded by Mr ; Gentleman, it was decided to obtsin more books from Home, and Messrs Hargreaves and Bryan and the Secretary were appointed a Committee to select them. The President reported that .Dr Campbell had given a present of eight volumes to the Institute, and it would be . fight that the Committee should acknowledge so generous a gift. On ths motion of Mr Gentlemun, seconded by Mr Coira, it was resolved that ths Secretary write to Dr Campbell, conveying to him the thanks of thy 'Committee for his generous gift of books. It was also decided to purshale a Boohsster lamp for the Beadingroom. The meeting then terminated with a vot* of thanks to the Chairman.

CraHD OV DRnrxxim.—“A young friend of mine vtas oared of'j an insatiable thirst for liquor, that bed so proitrafced his system that he wav unable to do any business. He was entirely.cured by theme of Am.Ooe Hop Bitters. It allayed all that burning thirst, took -away -the appetite for liquor, made hie nemi,steady* and h«h»i remained a sober <md steady man for more than two years, and has no desire to return to bis cups." ■—From a leading 8.8. Official. Baiiwa i Rbpbbshmbnt Boohs, Timaeu. —D. McQuinness bogs to inform his numerous friends, and the travelling public in particular, that haring taken the above rooms fora fresh term be has decided to reduce the charges hitherto made, and in future they will be as followßreakfast in readiness for early trains, Is 6d j Hot Lunch or Dinner, served up in the hitherto well-known profuee style, on arrival of North and South Express trains, Is 6d. Tea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confectionery, &o. 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 Hotel.—Advt.