LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1593, 11 June 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Maobi Ball.—A farewell ball will take place in the Tenmka Volunteer Hall next Wednesday night. The Jubilee at Temuka. To-day Mr K. F. Gray sells the right to erect a refreshment booth in the Park on Jubilee Day. Saltation Aemt, Tbmuka.—The anniversary services commence to-day. To-mor-row the services will be held in the Volunteer Hall. Auctions. — Messrs J. Mundell and Co. sell race privileges, and flannels, blankets, tweeds, household furniture, produce, etc., at Geraldine to-day.

Thb Late Accident at Temuka. On the boy Popple well, who was injured in the Temuka Linseed Factory, reaching the Timaru Hospital it was found that amputation was necessary and consequently the operation was performed the same night;

Jubiikb at Peel Foeest. Several of the gentleman of the Peel Forest District have decided to celebrate the Jubilee by providing enjoyable sports for the children of the district on Wednesday the 15th. There will be refreshments and sports at the Seotsburn school during the day, to be followed up by a grand display of fire-works at the Forest in the evening. The events of the day will conclude with a ball in the schoolroom.

Pbebume FaeminG.—New Zealand is soon to be the possessor of a perfume farm. Mr Girling-Butcher, who is a specialist in such matters, has made arrangements with Mr John Brooks, of Churchill, Waikato, to start a farm of the kind mentioned on Mr Brooks’ estate. Mr Girling-Butcher is confident that success will crown bis efforts, as he believes the climate is suitable for the production of the required blooms, for which he can find an unlimited market.—Frees. Gebaldine Riet.es, A Government inspection parade of this corps was held on Thursday: evening last. There were 29 present of all ranks. Major Mooro acted as inspecting officer and theSteff was represented by Staff Sergt.-Major Jones. After the inspection the men were taken in hand by the drill instructor and given two hours company drill. The Captain stated that there would be another Government inspection parade on Thursday next, when Lieut.-Col. Bailey would be present, also tbit there would be a daylight parade on Jubilee day. Ladies in Couet.—ln applying to His Honor Mr Justice Richmond recently in Wellington in the Bankruptcy Court for the discharge of a female bankrupt, Mr Skerrett asked that the discharge should be' granted without the attendance of the debtor. “Women,” said Mr Skerrett, “were so nervous in Court.” His Honor replied that some of them were, and some of them were quite the contrary. His Honor subsequently granted the order. He remarked that he could not at this age of the world admit the excuse of nervousness. Ladies were thinking of going into Parliament, and surely they could stand up in the Bankruptcy Court. Monstbe Potatoes,—Mr Eli Mitchell, of Waitohi, showed us yesterday two monster potatoes, of the lapstone kidney class—one weighed 41b, and the other s Jib. They were weighed in our presence, and consequently we can vouch for the accuracy of this statement. The one weighing sJlbs had six smaller potatoes attached to the main potato, and was in every respect a monster. The potatoes were grown in the river-bed of the Opihi, in sandy ground, and they seemed not to have done growing, as the skin was peeling off and they had an unripe appearance about them. If they had not been dug they would probably have increased in size yet, Mr Mitchell hae many acres of these potatoes, but of course they are not all so large. We are told, too, that notwithstanding their sizes, they are excellent eating potatoes. The potatoes brought to our office yesterday were by long odds the largest we have evep seen,

Address to Electors.— ln our advertising columns will be found an address to the electors of Gladstone by Mr Arthur E. G. Rhodes, a candidate for the representation of that Constituency. The address should, be well studied by the electors in that district.

A Warning*.—At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, yesterday, John Helena, a prohibited person, Was charged with drunkenness. He declined to state where he got drunk, and waa sent to gaol for a month, Mr H awick remarking that for a “prohibit” to get intoxicated was a very serious offence.

General Assembly. Council yesterday morning, it was decided to insist on the amendments made in the Gomeat Loans to Local Bodies Amendment Bill, and managers wore appointed for a conference. The West Coast Settlement Reserves Bill and the South Island Native Reserves Bill were both lost on the seeond reading. In the House of Representatives all the morning was occupied with the asking and answering of questions.

Peel Forest Horticultural Society.— The annual meeting was held in the Scotsburn schoolroom on Tuesday evening, June 7th. There was a fair attendance. The Chairman, Mr W. B. Barker, spoke in congratulatory terms of the last show, which, as an annual event, was evidently firmly established. The Treasurer presented the balance sheet, which was considered satisfactory. It showed that £8 2s fid had been subscribed towards the ordinary prize fund, and £4 lls given as special prizes, and after the various prizes and sundry accounts had been paid, a surplus of 3s whs left in hand. Mr Roekruge was appointed Secretary, and Mr Johnstone was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year. After some business of minor importance had been transacted, a vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meet ing. S.C. Charitable Aid Board. A meeting of the S.C. Charitable Aid Board was held on Wednesday evening. A letter was read from the Waimate Borough Council, covering £33 14s 6d, and from the Mackenzie County Council, coverng £134 13s 2d, being contributions to the Boards funds. Mr T. O’Driscoll, forwarded his annual donation of £5 ss. It was decided to ask Mr E. G. Kerf to represent the Board on the Commission re the appeal of the Waimate County Council against the contribution demanded from it by this Board on account of Hospital and Charitable Aid. The request of .the Waimate Hospital Board for payment of subsidy was considered and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Talbot, seconded by Dr Lovegrorp. —" That a proportionate amount of the current quarter’s • cost of Waimate Hospital maintenance for the year ending March 31si, 1888, be forwarded to the trustees" It was also resolved, on the motion of the same members—“ That the Waimate Hospital Trustees be requested to furnish this Bo >rd with a detailed estimate of the exnendilure for the year ending March 31st, 1888, also details of estimated receipts for the same period.” The Secretary was instructed to take steps to ascertain the position of ex-patients at tbeJHospital who had not paid their fees. It was generally agreed that those able to pay should be made to pay. On the motion of Mr Talbot, the administration of charitable aid throughout the district was placed on a uniform footing. It was decided to invite tenders for a year’s supplies for the hospital. Several cases of charitable aid were considered and dealt with, acd accounts having been passed for payment, the Board rose,

Meeting ob Okeditors.— A meetingof the creditors of C. H. Reid was held at the Depu’y Official Assignee's office, Timaru, on Thursday last, at 11 a.m. Eleven creditors were represented. The debtor was in attendance with his solicitor. The liabilities were set down at £526 7s 7d, and the assets at £340, leaving a deficit ot £286 7s 7d. The debtor on oath stated that ho hud on 4th April last called a meeting of his creditors and made them an offer of 7% 6d in the £, 2a 6d cash and the balance by approved bills. He had been compelled to do this through a falling off in business. The offer was accepted. That owing to some tobacco having been carried away from his shop daring his absence by Mr Velvin he had prosecuted him for larceny and Mr Velvin was convicted, but on an appeal to the District Court the conviction was quashed. After ho received the notice of appeal the man who was going to back him declined to do so, and be was thus forced to seek the protection of the Bankruptcy Cou<-t. The bankrupt was examined at great length by the creditors present, but his replies were considered unsatisfactory. On the motion of Mr C. S. Fraser (Miles, Archer & Co.) a resolution was carried to the effect that the Official Assignee take his solicitor’s opinion, as to prosecuting the bankrupt for fradulent bankruptcy, and act in accordance therewith. It was also resolved that the stock-in-trade be sold by auction in Temuka by Messrs Collins and Co., at an early date. The meeting, which lusted about two hours, then terminated.

Temuka Lioeitsino Committee. The annual meeting of the above Committee was held last Thursday in the Courthouse. Present —Messrs Talbot (Chairman), Inwood, Blyth, and Meyer. The report of the police was favorable on all the hotels in the district. They were well conducted, frequented by persons of good repute, and the only objection against them was one against the Star Hotel, Temuka, to the effect that the house wanted painting and repairing, and one against the Crown Hotel, Temuka, stating that there was want of cleanliness in the back premises, and that they were exposed to the public gaze. With regard to the former Mr Angland promised that the repairs suggested would be carried out without delay, and as for the Crown the licensee gave the very good excuse that men were working on the place ; that their work was not yet finished, and as soon n* it was arrangements would be made which would leave no room for complaint. The licenses of all the hotels in Temuka were renewed without further question. The license of the Wolseley Hotel was also renewed, and as regards the Winchester Hotel the Committee confirmed the action of the Chairman in granting a temporary transfer of the license from Mr Richard Young to Mr John Farrell. Mr Farrell also applied for a permanent transfer of the license of the Winchester Hotel from Mr R. Young to himself, and after reading the police reports on the subject, which were satisfactory, the transfer was granted. With regard to the Orari Hotel, Mr Breadley said the work of rebuilding it was well in hand, and he felt sure it would be finished by (lie next quarterly meeting. As the police had no objection the license was renewed. Messrs Lee and Chamberlain represented to the Bench the hardship under which they labored in having to keep their lamps alight all night. The Chairman said if the Town Board would provide light for the town, the Committee would possibly allow the lamps (o be put out, but until there was some other means of lighting the town provided the Committee could nob see its way to grant the request. The meeting then terminated. j

Divorce.—A divorce case ia to coma off shortly. The petitioner, respondent and co-respondent all live in Temuka The citation has been served. Accident. A serious accident happened at Peel Forest on Thursday morning to a man named Seale, who, it appears, was seized with a fit when near a fire and fell into it, being very severely burned. Constable Willoughby, of Gerafproceeded to the scene of the acclu„ut, and having, with Mr Dennistoun, done everything possible to, alleviate Seale’s suffering, made arrangements for his removal to the Timaru Hospital.—A young man named McKay, of Orari, got his right leg broken just above the ankle while playing football at Temuka on Thursday afternoon. He was attended by Dr Hayes, and is doing as well as could be expected. Queen's Jubilee. A meeting of the Queen’s Jubilee Procession Committee was held in the Temuka Town Board Office last Thursday evening. Present—Messrs Twomey (Chairman), Gaze, Hayhurst, Lawson, and Henry. Mr Lawson reported that ho had waited on several tradesmen in the town, and alPagreed to represent their various oalliugs in the procession. The Secretary (Mr Gaze) was instructed to write to them informing them that their services would be accepted. The Chairman read the following letter" To »7. M. Twomey, Esq., Chairman of Jubilee Procession Committee. Honored Sir, I humbly beg to apply to you- Committee for a place in the procession, as 1 feel anxious to represent my'olass, and I think I am the only real representative of my trade in this colony. I am, Sir, your obedient humble servant, P. W. Badham.” It was generally considered that Mr Badham had intended to perpetrate one of his grim jokes, and it was decided not to take any notice of his application. Mr Gaze reported that he had called a meeting of persons willing to take part in fancy dress in tha procession, but no one turned up. He had since learned that several persons were willing to take part, and he was instructed to take steps to secure their services. The meeting then adjourned to that day week.—The first meeting of the Committee appointed to arrange for providing refreshments for the children attending the Jubilee demonstration was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Board Office. Present Mesdames Mendeleon, Quinn, and Pilbrow, and Miss Paterson, and Messrs Flint, Cutten, Mason, and Gaze. Mr Flint took the chair and briefly explained the duties expected from the Committee. He also read communications from Mrs A. M. Clark and Mr Bryars expressing their wish to be excused from service on the Committee. The Committee after some little consideration decided to provide for about 600 children. It was arranged to invite tenders from the various bakers in the town for the supply of buns and cake. Flint and Gaze were deputed to make the necessary arrangements for the supply of tea, sugar, etc, Mrs Mendelson very kindly undertook to provide butter, and several members of the Committee promised to supply a proportion of the milk. It was agreed that the Committee ihotld individually obtain the assistance- of their friends in waiting upon the children, etc. After discussing some minor details the Committee adjourned until Tuesday next.

Stbange Iksubbohdikatiok,— Who hM not experienced a tort of ma.adj when oil the faoultie* seem in rebellion, add labor is absolutely impogeiblf? It is a condition of nems and stomach and brain that can only be oared by the nee of chat irresistible remedy, American Go’s Hop Bitters. Bead Advt. Railway Refreshment Rooms, Timaett, —D. McGuinness begs to inform bis numerous friends, and the travelling public in par* ticular, that having taken the above*'rooms for a fresh term he has decided to reduce the chargee hitherto made, and in future they will be ae 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. Holloway’s Ointment and Pills Rheumatism and Neuralgia.--Though the former disease remoiaelessly attacks persons of all ages, and the latter ruthlessly selects its victims from the weak and delicate, the persevering use of these remedies will infallibly cure both complaints. After the affected parts have been diligently fomented *i'h hot brine,, and the skin thoroughly dried, Holloway’s Ointment must be rubbed in firmly a d evenly for a few minutes twice a day, and his Pills taken according to' printed directions wrapped round each box of his medicine. Both Ointment and Pills are accompanied by instructions designed for the public at large, and no invalid, who attentively reads them, can now be at any loss how to doctor himself successfully. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Maori Ball - At Temuka on Wednesday evening next. ■ 1 A. E. G. Rhodes Publishes address to Gladstone electors. Select Ball—At-Temuka on Jubilee night immediately after Concert. Temuka Road Board— Invite tenders for clearing drains and lowering cuttings. School Commissioners Canterbury ..District —lnvito tenders for lease of swamp lands, etc. Queanls Jubilee Committee, Temuka Invitation to children to take part in procession on Jubilee day. Julius Siegert, Temuka for cropping for one season 168 acres agricultural land at Waitobi. J. Mundell and Co. Sell race privileges tweeds, flannel, furniture, produce, and mutton to-day ; fat cattle, etc., at Winchester on Tuesday. ‘ Imperial Tea Company—Notify that they import teas direct from ’best plantations in India, China, and Ceylon, and that their teas are having an immense sale in Christchurch. A coupon is given with every pound of tea sold (providing not morp' I n;i.l2lb is pot taken at one time) and th : s entitles the buyer to a chance of winning>ue Company’s' handsome Jubilee Gift; valued at £lO 10s. " Messrs Julius Siegert and A.B.'Allan are the Temuka Agents.