LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1576, 3 May 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TbMUKA LICENSING COMMITTEE.—Tho annual meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee takes place on June 9th. Temuka Road Boabd.—Messrs C. Bisset, and J. Talbot were yesterday re-elected members pf the Temuka Road Board. Gbbaldine Monthly Salb.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold a large aula of lire stock at the Geraldine Saleyards to-morrow. Ratepaybbs' MBBTINSB.-Tbe annual meetings of ratepayers in the Temuka and Geraldine Road districts take place to-day. Mount Pebl Road Boabd. Messrs G. J. Dennistoun, C. G. Tripp, and R. Thew were yesterday re-elected members of the Mount Feel Road Board. Auction Salb at lemuka.—Mr XF. Gray sells a quantity of potatoes and a stack of eats (seized under distraint for rent) to-day unless the claim is previously settled. Road Boabd Election.—A poll for the election of three members of the Geraldine Road Board takes place to-morrow, The polling places are enumerated ii our advertising columns. C.J.O. Races.—The nominations for the C.J.O. Derby, Oak*, and Champagne Stakes of 1888 have been published. There are 52 nominations for the Derby, 23 for the Oaks, and 46 for the Champagne Stakss.

Temuka Toluntbbb Fancy Faib Committee. —A meeting of the ladies of the above Committee takes place in the Volunteer Hall to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, to arrange for the disposal of the goods left over from the Fancy Fair. Jubilee Meeting.—A public meeting to receive the report of the Committee appointed to consider the suggestions as to the best method of celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Jubilee will be held in the Geraldine Town Board office to-morrow evening. Gift Auction at Gbbaldine. A gift and sale of work for the extinction, of the debt on the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, will be keld oh Thursday neit, in Mr W. S. Mailin's Auction Mart, commencing at 2 o'clock. Donations in aid of the same are solioited. " Business Change.—lt is notified that Messrs Siegert and Fauvel, trading in Temuka at Merchants and General Storekeepers, have dissolved partnership, and that the business will in future be carried on by Mr Julius Biegert on his own account. Mr Siegert will receive all moneys owiDg to the late firm, and pay all debts owing by it.

TiMABU Races.—lt the Timaru races on 'Friday the following events were decided besides those published in our issue on Baturday : —Selling Race, ef 35 sots —Messrs Hobbs' Melville 1, Mr Sherwin's Viking 2. Winter Oats Handicap, of 40 sots-Mr A. Corwie's The Brewer I, Mr W. Milne's Mirella 2. The Selling Hackßace, of 25 sots, was won by Viking, and the Consolation Handicap by Jealousy. TiMAsr Hospital—The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of March, 1887 :—Patients under treatment at date of last return: Males, 7; females, 3; total 10.. Admitted during the month: Males, 10; females, 5 ; total, 16. Totals treated: Males, 25; females, 11 ; total, 36. Discharged during month—Cured: Males, 6 ; females, 1; total, 7. EelieTed : Males, 1; females, 2 j total, 3. Dead : Males, 1. Totals discharged: Males, 8; females, 3; total, 11. Remaining under treatment: Males, 17; females, 8 ; total 25. EmioiTioN.—Dr Turnbull, of Christohurch, speaking recently at a meeting to consider the Queen's Jubilee question, when talking of endowing chairs and founding scholarships, said he thoroughly hated education. It was being altogether oTerdone. There was now nothing but teachers and schools all over the place. Only the previous day the Board of Governors had decided to establish a School of Engineering to cost £ISOO. He protested against such an elaborate system of education which produced a set of loafing, educated useless youths. lb was quite sufficient to give the young a good plain education, and to let them trust to their own brains for their progress.

Compaeisons.—The Waimate Times says: —The good people of Temuka evidently dp not take kindly to the comparisons which have been made between the Temuka and Waimate District High Schools. Waimate has been accorded the largest meed of praise, but the Temukaites consider that Waimate enjoys special advantages, and, therefore, Temuka should be spoken of first. The Temuka Committee, in their official wisdom, have passed a resolution to this effect. The Waimate Committee will, doubtless, learn with surprise that their school enjoys'? special advantages" whiob are not vouchsafed to poor unfortunate Temuka. Perhaps Tttouka has not such an excellent staff as Waimate, and so these weeps. - Native Lands Couht.—Judge Mackay, of the Native Lands Court, arrived in Temuka by express train from tbeßouth yesterday for the purpose of holding a Court in Temuka. Owing to not having finished business in the Soutb, Judge Mackay did nothing yesterday but formally open the Court and adjourn it again to the 9bn of May, when he will return and hear such cases as are brought before him. The Court here will deal with all the cases from Temuka to the Waitaki. All oases will be investigated thoroughly, the ownership of sevjral reserves determined, and the land subdivided amongst such as are entitled to it. It is expected that there will be a very large attendance of Natives present, and that the Court will sit for about three weeks or a month. Judge Mackay returns to the South to-day, to hold a meeting of Natives at Waitaki. ,

Football.—The match arranged for Saturday last between the Temuka and Winchester Clubs did not take place. The day was miaerably wet, but this did not prerent the Temuka team from mustering up end proceeding in Mr G. Davey's express to Winchester. The home team, however, did not put in an appearanoe (doubtless thinking the wet would deter the Temuka team from attending), and after waiting for an hour or two the visitors returned home. It is probable the match will now be arranged to take plaoe at Temuka. B.M. Ooukt, Tihabtt. —An the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, Fraud's Albert Haywood, a mulatto lad of about 11 or 12 years of age, was charged with being a negleoted child. He presented a wrftobed appearance, and was committed to the Burnbam Industrial School till he reaches the age of 15. John Young charged Joseph Daniel Kelt, with assaulting him on the 22nd April. Mr Hay appeared for the complainant and Mr Lynch for the defendant. On the application of Mr Lynch an adjournment for a few minutes Was granted, when a settlement was arrived at, and the case was withdrawn. ; . .

PbkSßNTAtion.-—The friends of Mr Angus Macdonald met in the Drillehed, Geraldine, yesterday, to the number of about 100, for. the purpose of presenting him with a souvenir of their esteem and respect previous to his departure on a trip to the Old Country. The presentation took the form of a splendidly illuminated address (the work of Mr G. W, Wade) and a draft upon a Bank in England for £6O. The Rev. Geo. Barclay made the presentation, accompanied by an appropriate speech. Mr Macdonald suitably replied. A number of' laudatory speeches followed, and the health of Mr and Mrs Macdonald and family was drunk in champagne. AH those present joined u< wishing the guests a prosperous voyage, a pleasant visit to the Old Country, and a safe return. A fuller report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue. Abohbishop Rhdwood.—The Wellington Evening Foet has the following "particulars with reference to the erection of New Zealand into an Archbjshoprio of the Soman Catholic Churoh:—",Wellington is to be made the Archdiocese of the Province of New Zealand. It is intended that the Metropolitan See shall include Wellington, Taranaki, Hawkes.Bay, and Nelson.districts, and also part of West land. The Archbishop has a jurisdiction immediately upon his election, but Dr Redwood's formal investment cannot take place for some months. It is necessary that be should first apply to the Vatican for the pallium, as the additional part of his robe is culled. The pallium must be brought from' Rome by a Bishop or some other high ecclesiastical,dignitary, and on his arrival the ceremony of its presentation will probably be conducted by the senior Bishop of the province, Dr Moran, of Dunedin. His Grace, i the new Archbishop, is not likely to return to Wellington'for. about a fortnight, having yet to visit New Plymouth, and also to preach at the laying of the foundation stone of a new church at Onehunga. Meanwhile telegrams of congratulation are reaching him from the bishops, priests,, and the laity of the colony. Cardinal Moran, of Sydney, has nlio cabled to His Grace in complimentary terms. It may be mentioned that Bishops Dunn (Brisbane) and Reynolds (Adelaide) have also been elected to the Archepiscopal rank." Thi Lim of ax M.P.—An M.P., deploring the evil affects of London habits on the health ■aid that were it not for the American Go's Hop Bitters he oould not live through with the irregular hours he was forced to keep Baid be: *'As soon as I feel weak and exhausted from long night sessions and meals at irregular hours, I resort to my Hop Biiters instead of stimulants. They regulate my bowels and keep my appetite good, my brain clear, aud my strength and health are preserved," See Advt. Railway Refkebhkbnt Rooms, Tihabc. —D. McGuinness begs to inform bis aumer ous friends, and the travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term he has decided to reduce thn 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 confeotionery, <fce. 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. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Adam Edgar, Bangitata—Has 62 acres of grass land to let. Wm. Wills—Notice annual meeting of Temuka Licensing Committee. Temuka Volunteer Fancy Fair Committee —Meeting to-morrow afternoon. Temuka Road Board—Messrs Christopher Bisset and John Talbot elected members. Mount Peel Road Board—G. J. Dennietoun, C. G. Tripp and R. Thew elected members. Gift Auction and Sale of Work—At Geraldine on Thursday next in aid of Primitive Methodist Church. Julius Siegert and Helier Fauvel, Temuka —Have dissolved' partnerihip; business will in future be carried on by J. Siegert on his own account. A. Baker, Bootmaker, Geraldine—Draws attention to his large stook of boots; noting that many persons have lost their lives by wearing bad boots, Prices low. Julius Siegert, Merchant and General Storekeeper, Temuka—ls now holding a great " dissolution " sale, which will be continued till June 1, on account of stocktaking. T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Notify the arrival of their third shipment of winter goods per Aorangi and Arawa, consisting of 15 oases. The shipment comprises lines in the fancy department, haberdashery and hoisery, etc., dresses, Manchester department, silks, umbrellas, corsets, ladies underclothing, hats, feathers, etc, etc. The dressmaking is; under experienced management. v .