The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1592, 9 June 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Entertainment, A grand Jubilee entertainment will be given in tbe Ternuka Yolunteer Hall on the evening of the 21st June. A splendid programme bus been prepared. Accident.— A young man named Ernest Lane, a butcher, met with a rather serious accident on Monday afternoon. He was taking a load of straw into Timaru, and attempted to climb to the top of it. While doing so he fell to the ground, alighting on his head, and was rendered insensible. He was taken home, and it is thought be will recover in the course of a few days.

Sai.vAti.cin Army, Temuka,— The anniversary services in connection with the Salvation Army in Temuka will be held from the 11th to the 14th June inclusive. On Tuesday evening there will be a grand Jubilee tea. Staff-Captain and Mrs Matthews, Captains Mclnness, Thomson, Sneddon, and Lieut. Duggan will be present at the meetings.

Sweeping! Proposals— The Radical Reform League, at a meeting at Auckland on Tuesday night, resolved to support only candidates pledged to a Land and Income Tax, abolition of plursl yoting, abolition of tbe Upper House, large reductions in the cost of Government, increased duty on goods that can be manufactured in the colony, and reduction of duties on the necessaries of life. The meeting also agreed that a State Bank of Issue is a necessity, and appointed a commission to investigate the currency question. Serious Accideni. A serious accident happened yesterday afternoon at the Temuka Linseed Company's works to a lad named George Popplewell, about 14 years of age. His duty was to attend to tbe tow»teaser, or “devil "—to remove the accumulations of' tow—and by some means he got bis right hand among the teeth of tbe machine, the consequence being that it was dreadfully torn and lactfated. The boy was at once taken to Dr Campbell’s, and from thence to the Timaru Hospital, amputation being deemed necessary. How he got his hand into tbo machine we do not know, but we understand h# need not have baen within a yard of it. A Last Horse.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday last, J. O'Dowd (a baker) sued one Campbell (a farmer atSeadown) for £l6, the alleged value of a horse lost, from the paddock of the latter. In his evidence the plaintiff stated that he made a contract with Campbell to graae his horses on tbe latter's land for Is fld a week per head. A few days after the horse had been putin Campbell’s paddock Campbell came and told him the horse bad got out of tbe paddock. He bought the horse for £lO, but it was worth £ls. He had heard that the horse was sold in the Temuka Pound. The defendant denied making any arrangement with tbe plaintiff for the grating of bis hone, and after taking other evidence the plaintiff was nonsuited, as it was proved defendant had never seen the horse. Geraldine Racing Club.— The annual meeting of the members of this Club was to hove been held on Monday last, but owing to there not being a sufficient number present it was adjourned for a week. A Committee meeting was held, however, when there were present —Messrs R. H. Pearpoint (Chairman), J. Mundoll, Polhill, W. D. Lawson, R. Taylor, and the Secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, It was decided that the privileges in connection with the forthcoming races should be submitted to auction by Messrs J, Mundell and Co. on Saturday next, June lltb. It was also decided to adhere to the date originally fired for bolding the races, namely, Monday, June 20th, and to endeavor to get a special train to run on that day.

Retrenchment.— The members of the Land Board of Hawkes Bay have been requested by the Hon. John Ballanoe to meat less frequently than once every fortnight. The reason for requiring them to do this is that i hey receive a guinea for every meeting, and travelling expenses besides, and in order to retrench they are asked to meet less frequently. The members say they will not retrench, at any rate their own part of the affair, and they are going to continue to meet despite their instructions. This is a good instance of what a difficult question retrenchment is. The Opposition are always great hands at retrenchment, and the Government are always scandalously extravagant, hut when the Opposition becomes the Government they cease to talk of retrenchment. They have something more important to do. Retrenchment is a nice easily-pronounced ouphonius word—it sounds well—but somehow Governments can never get their tongues round it, and it has consequently become ttjn monopoly of the Opposition. There v?h). be no retrenchment until there ia bankruptcy,

SATUBDAf Sales,— Messrs 2. Mundell and Co. will sell at their auction rooms on Saturday next a large assortment of woollen goods, groceries, furniture, etc, Also, on account of the Geraldine Racing Club, the privileges in connection with the forthcoming races. AstxjDM Changes.—Dr. Leviuge is now Medical Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum, Christchurch, vice Dr. Etacon resigned, Dr. King has succeeded Dr. Levinge at Wellington. Dr. Maeandrew, a son of the late Mr Mooandrew, succeeds Dr. King as Medical Superintendent of the Hokitika Asylum, Temdia Immortalised.— Mr Bsdham’s suggestion has immortalised himself and Temuka. The Auckland Observer and Free Lance, a sort of comic illustrated paper much after the fashion of Punch, published on Saturday, June 4, a cartoon showing two policemen dragging several J.P.a towards a scaffold. The poor victims present a woe-begone appearance, and underneath are the following words Constable : Cheer up, yor Worships, the sentence is a severe one, but you always approved of severe sentences, begorra, and by St. Patrick, yer Worships know yer deserve it.** Mr Badham’s name is given ns Mr Bullman. A writer in the Auckland Herald thinks the idea is the best and most sensible yet submitted, and says that Mr Badham must be an oiiginal thinker and a great genius. South Obaei School Committee.—A special meeting ef the South Orari School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday, 6th inst. Present—Messrs R. A. Barker (Chairman), Bisset, Binskin, Coles, Behrens, and Ellis. After discussing the proposed Jubilee arrangements and the concert and dance, Mr Binskin moved, and Mr Bisset seconded—“ That the concert and daneo be postponed until Monday, 4th July, so as not to clash with entertainments in the neighborhood on Jubilee day.”' Mr Bisset moved, and Mr Ellis seconded—“ That on Jubilee day the school children be conveyed to Geraldine to share in the jubilation there, the Committee’s contribution for the purpose to be supplemented by whatever subscriptions may be collected by the children.” Arrangements were made on the motion of Mr Binskin, seconded by Mr Behrens, for letting the schoolroom for local purposes, and to travelling theatricals, etc.—in the former case 6s per night to be charged, and in the latter 10s per night. Mr Binskin moved, and Mr Coles seconded—“ That the schoolroom be insured for six months for The application of Messrs Binskin and Behrens, for the use of the schoolroom on Monday, 20th inst., for a dance was granted, proceeds to go to the library fund. Resolved—" That the next ordinary meeting of the Committee be held on the 13th instead of the 20th inst.” The Temuka Linseed Company.—The monthly meeting of the directors of the Temuka Linseed Company was held on Tuesday last. Present—Messrs Talbot (chairman), Postlethwaite, Barker, Miles, Hayhurst, E. Brown, and Pilbrow. Correspondence was read from Mr S. D. Barker enclosing samples of twine most in demand. The manager attended, and produced samples of shop and binding twines and plough lines, which were considered highly satisfactory, and a proof that the new machinery was absolutely neoessary to the success of the company. The secretary was instructed to forward samples to those business firms who bad made enquiries for twine, and to obtain orders whore practicable. The chairman explained that she shareholders’ meeting had been postponed until Tuesday, the 14th inst,, to allow the canvassers more time for the sale of shares, and that so far they bad been fairly successful. He hoped to see a sufficient number taken to supply the more pressing needs of the company and justify a continuance of its operations. He considered that, judging from the generol interest shown in the industry in the district and the quality of the samples before them, the prospects of the company were brighter than they had been for some time past. After some further routine business the meeting terminated.

Sbbtiob op Sotra.—A delightful Service of Song entiiled “Evil," was given in the Volunteer Hall last Tuesday evening, in aid of a fund to assist in rebuilding Mr R. Williams’ cottage. The attendance was small, considering the character of the enter* tainment and the object for which it wee held. Those who remained away lost a real treat, as the entertainment was first* class. The connective story was splendidly read by the Eov, T. A. Hamilton, who also took part in the singing. The etory is that of Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin, and its pathetic features were brought out strongly, so much so that many present were moved to tears. The singing Wes delightful, the choir of St. Saviour's Church rendering the musical part of the piece excellently. The trios “Thou art Passing Away,” by Miss Ladbrooke, Mrs Hargreaves, and Mr B. Whitehead ; " Behold the Bridgroem Cometh," Meedames Rout, Hargreaves, and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton ;, the quartette “ Peacefully She Sleeps," Mesdame* Bout, Hargreaves, and Rev. Mr Hamilton, and Mr Robinson, went exceedingly well, and in fact too. much could hot be said in praise of the whole piece. Mr Froudlock presided at the harmonium, and rendered the music with great taste and expression. The net proceeds will only amount to about 43. We hope that notwitstanding the discouragement they met with the choir will repeat the piece on some future occasion.

Jubilee meeting of the Committee of the Temuka Jubilee Do* monstratioo was held lait Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Gray (Chairman), Blytb, Heniy, Lavraoa, Rutland, Flint, Twomry, and Dyson, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Bolton wrote, resigning as a member of the Committee, and his resignation was accepted with regret. Mr Rutland reported that the Concert Committee , had advertised that a moating would be held on the following evenging of those willingto take part ,in the entertainment. After some discussion it was resolved that the procession start from the Volunteer Hall at 10.30 a.m. Mr Rutland proposed, and Mr Blyrh 1 seconded —“ That the Fireworks Committee be empowered to expend from £lO to £l2 on fireworks.” Mr Rutland proposed, and Mr Lawson seconded—“ That the Secretary write to the School Committee, asking pirmission for Hie use of the school on Jubilee Day for the children to have thoir refreshments in, aud to guarantee for any damage done, and to pay the caretaker for cleaning up the school.” The following ladies aud gentlemen were proposed as a Committee to carry out the programme for the children's refreshments, with power to add to their number, viz. :

Maedames Meyer, Mendelson, Hayhurst, Clark, Hargreaves, Aspinall, Pilbrow, P. Warning, Quinn, Jamieson, and Misses Peterson and McPherson, and Messrs Flint, Outten, B'yth, Bryars, Cross Gaze, Pinckney, and Radford, It resolved that an advertisement be inserter ja the Temuka Leader, that ali childre u

he invited to take part in the procession and sports on Jubilee Day. Mr Rutland proposed, and Mr Blyth seconded—- “ That the right of a refreshment booth on the sports’ ground be sold by auction on Saturday, the 11th inst,, at Mr Gray’s salerooms, and that it be advertised.” Mr Blyth proposed, and Mr Rutland seconded—” That £7 10s be expended on toys, and that Messrs Gaze and Rout be asked to make the necessary arrangements n purchasing toys.” The meeting then terminated.

Temuka Rules.— An inspection parade of this Company was held last evening, Captain Hayhurst acting as inspecting officer. Thirly-nine rank and file and three officer* were on parade. Sergt.Major Jones was present, and put the Company through company drill, the evolutions being well performed. After this, headed by tbeir band playing martial airs, the Company marched up the main street, and on returning to the Hall the priies won on the 24th May were distributed by Mrs Hayhurst. J Sergt. Guy was also presented with a Martini-Henri rifle to mark the Company’s appreciation of the way he fired at the last meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association at Christchurch. It will be remembered that Sergt. Guy was the only Canterbury volunteer who qualified to fire for the Rifle Championship. In making the presentations Mrs Hayhurst made a few appropriate remarks to each recipient. After the prizes had been presented Lieut. Findlay proposed a vote of thanks to, and three cheers for, the tradesmen and residents who had so liberally responded to the call for prizes. Lieut. White then came forward and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Hayhurst for presenting the prizes, and called for three cheers for (hat lady. The votes of thanks were unanimously passed, and the cheers before referred to, as well as three for their popular Captain, were mosi, enthusiastically given, the drillehed resounding again snd agrin. Captain Hayhurst informed the Company that a parade^would take place on Jubilee day, in review order, and he hoped every member would put in an appearance, as it would count as a daylight parade. The men were then dismissed.

Football —A football match has been arranged to take place between a Second Fifteen of the South Canterbury Football Club and a team chosen from the Geraldine Wanderers. The match will be played in the Geraldine Park on Satuiday next, commencing at 2.30 p.m, A deal of interest has been aroused amongst lovers of the game, and a good afternoon’s sport may be expected. The following are the names of the home team :—Full back, J. P. Kalaugher; three-quarter-backs, G. Bethune, - Burn ; half-backs, B. Millard, C. Harding, and C, Foster; forwards, J. Brown, W. Flemming, E. Mabin, H. N, Hiskens, H, Bennett, G. Slack, W. Ooltman, H. Fly, and P. Lysaght. Members of the Geraldine Club are requested to turn up for practice this and to-morrow evenings at 4 p.m.— Ihe return match between the Second Fifteens of the Temuka and South Canterbury Football Clubs takes place in the Temuka Park to-day at half-past three. The following will represent Temuka ; Full back, J. Russell; half backs, J. Clinch, W. Hobbs, A, Franks; quarter backs, J. Ogilvie, W. Dyson ; forwards, Gunion, Stewart (2), Ooltman, D. Smith, W. Brinkman, Cross, McCallum, Mackay.—A match between the Temnka and Winchester Clubs will take place on Saturday next, play to start at 9 o’clock. The following team will represent Winchester ) Stewart (3), Shallard (2), Austin (2), Lewis, Smith, Hart, Simpson, Roberts, Bennett, Brinkman, J. Bissett ; emergencies. M, McLeod, R. McLeod. —At a meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Union on Monday night, a letter was read from the Hon. Secretary of the Temuka JPootball Club respecting a try gained by Geraldine in a match against the Temuka Club, the said try having been allowed by the umpires and referee, althongh it was the opinion of the Temuka team that the ball was dead before the try was secured. It was decided - “ That this Union does not adjudicate on questions of dispute where a Club affiliated with the Union plays an unnffiliated Club ; but, as a matter of courtesy to the Temuka Club, the Union considers that as the question raised involves a matter of fact, the decision of the referee must be final, and that the try allowed by him to the Geraldine Club must be sustained.*’ STBANQK IbSUBBOEDINATIOK,—Who hsi not experienced a tort of maiady when all ' the faculties seem in rebellion, and labor is absolutely impossible? It is a condition of nerves and stomach and brain that-oan only be cured by the use of chat irresistible remedy, American Go's Hop Bitters. Read Advt. Rahway Refbeshmbnt Rooms, Timaeit, —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 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 confectionery, &o. Ihe 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. “Hough ob Cobbs.’’—Ask for Cells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. At Chemists and Drnggists. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co,, Agents, Christchurch. 3

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Temuka Road Board - Notice re striking rate. Grand Entertainment At Temuka on Jubilee night. K. F. Gray Will sell black hack at Temuka to-morrow. Dancing Class —• Will meet at Winchester to-morrow evening, in Mr Oarstoa’a rooms. Salvation Army, Temuka Notice re anniversary services from 11th to 14th June . inclusive. W. Ellary—Has ohaff for sale, at Gd per bag at the homestead of P. McShane, Geraldine Flat. J. Mundell and Co. —Will sell woollen e, furniture, provisions, etc., on Saturday next 5 also race privileges. J. Mundell and Oo—Will sell on Saturday the privileges connection with the races at Geraldine on June 21st. Bankruptcy Notice—Re Donald Munro, of South Orari, teacher j first meeting of creditors at Timarg on Saturday next. Queen’s Jubilee, Temuka Privilege of erecting refreshment booth On the sports ground will be soli by Mr K. F. Gray, on Saturday next.

SPORTING. GERALDINE RACING CLUB’S STEEPLECHASE MEETING. The following are the acceptances Handicap Hubbles. st. lb. et. lb. Boderman ... 12 7 Daisy ... 9 6 Kingask ... 11 13 Kahikatea ... 9 6 Secretary ... 11 6 Gaho-Pobwabd Handicap. Pb u g Linwopd ... 11 11 lagh :.. 12 7 Secretary ... 11 7 Moody ... 12 3 Irish King ... 11 1 Tally-ho Handicap. Moody ... 12 7 Kingask ... 11 7 Linwood ... 12 1 Coryphee ... 10 11 Secretary ... 11 11 Maiden Steeplechase ; weight for age. Wrangler Johnny Defiance. Hector Terry Novel Htjbdlb ,Raojj ; not less than 10st. Seagull Shy look (late Johnny " Bordeaux) King Bird Hector. Note.—ln the Tally-ho Handicap the weights have had to be raised 41b owing to the top weights not accepting. Advices from Melbourne state that the entries received for the Melbourne Oup number 12S, and Caulfield Cup 52. Among the horses entered are Spade Guinea, Trident, and Trenton. A telegram from Sydney states that 64 entries have been received for the Metropolitan Stakes, including Spade Guinea, Trenton, and Volcano.