The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1595, 16 June 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Jubilee Concert.—A practice for the Queen's Jubilee concert takes place in tbe Temuka Volunteer Hall this evening. An Impbovbment.—Tbe Arowbenua Town Board have erected a lamp at the Convent corner. It lights up a dark street and is very useful. The Maobi Bam.—ln consequence of the unfavorable weather the Maori Ball arranged to take place at Temuka last night was postponed till a future date. Lecture.—A lecture on " The Rise of Primitive Methodism " will be delivered in the Temuka Primitive Methodist Church this evening by Mr J. B. Epps. Gbraidinb Boad Boabd.—A report of the monthly meeting of the Geruldino Boad Board, which took pUce on Tuesday last, will be found on our fourth page. Jubilee Committee, Gbbaldinb.—Owing to other meetings being held on the same evening the meeting of this Committee, which was to bo held on Monday evening last, was postponed till this evening. Winchester Faib. The monthly fair was held on Tuesday last. There was a good attendance, and a large number of sheep and oattle changed handa. There was a good demand for pigs, : but few were offered. Eighty head cattle, 1000 sheep, 10 pigs, and a few horses were offered. Umplbasaht.—The train from Wellington to Woodville on Monday night ran into a bullock lying on the line near Matamau, and the engine was derailed. The passengers wore compelled to stay in the train all night, as tbe place where tbe accident occurred is a long way from any settlement. Coaching Notice.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. notify in another column that they intend, should a sufficient number ef persons be guaranteed, to run a coach from Geroldine to Timaru on Tuesday next, the date of the Jubilee celebration in Timaru. Messrs Mundell and Co. will doubtless be well patronised. Gebaidinb Races. columns will be found the arrangements made by the railway authorities for the convenience of those intending to visit these races on Monday next. A special train leaves Timaru at 11.5 a.m. and returns at 5.30 p.m., stoping at all stations required. The evening train from Timaru to Orari will run one hour and twenty minutes later than usual. . The Wbatheb.—During the past few days the weather has been of the most disagreeable charaoter, heavy rain over head: and an unlimited quantity of mud under foot being the order of the day. On Tuesday night and yesterday it rained almost incessantly. Yesterday forenoon the Waihi began to rise, and by evening a considerable body of water was coming down, a great deal more in fact than has been in the rivers for many months past. The other rivers in the district are also higher than usual. Sfbabebs' UiriON.r— A meeting of the New Zealand branch of the Australasian Shearers' Union was held at Oamaru on Friday evening. Eules were drawn up for the guidance of members, and a Committee of five was appointed to conduct the affairs of the Association. Mr Slattery whs elected Secretary, and Oamaru was fixed upon as the headquarters of the Association for the colony. The charge for shearing was fixed at £1 per 100 for the North Island, and 16s 8d for the South Island. It was stated that the New Zealand members of the'Association now number 2300. Train Arrangements for the Jubilee CeLEßbation.—On Monday morning next tbe train from Tiinaru to Ghristcliurch will start at 6.45 a.m., leaving Temuka at 7.22, Winchester at 7.33, Orari at 7.45, and arrive in Clirietchurch at 11.15. This train will stop at other stations if required, and excursion tickets can be obtai ed for it. On the 21st the usual evening tnin from Timaru to Orari will not run, but a late train will run instead, starting from Tim.iru »t 11 o'clock. This will enablfl visitors to witness the Jubilee display in Timaru and return home the same evening. Full particulars as to fares, etc., will be found in our advertising columns. The Ashbubton Pohob.—Public feeling in Ashburton runs high over the result of the oiee reported in our columcß on Tuesday last, in which an insurance agent named Gallagher was fined £4 and costs for drunkenness and resisting the police. On Monday Inspector Broham held a private enquiry, and it is understood that the charges brought against the police were held to be not substantiafod. Constable Coffey, a witness for the .dpfeppe, has since beep removed to Timaru. The Mr 0-allagher has now requested an enquiry into other charges. These are in connection with the alleged employment of a prisoner on private work for the benefit, of two of the Member ß of the Lyttelton polibe foroe. i

The Rabbit Ntjxbakob.—-In our advertising columns it is notified thot poisoned grain is being laid for rabbits on the Rangitata Island between the railway and traffic bridges, and that phosphorised grain in large or small quantities can be obtained from the Sheep Inspector, at Ashburton, Mr W. A. P. Sutton.

Temuka Voluntebeb.—A Government inspection parade of the Temuka Rifles and Cadets was held last evening, bnt owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance was not large. The men were inspeoted hy Lieut.-Colonel Bailey, attended by Major New all, after which they were put through Company drill. Fire Insurance.—The Wellington Poet haa the following :—" New Zealand etill continues a very unprofitable field for fire insurances, and we are not at all surprised to hear of tbe withdrawal of two companies Last month a first-class Australian company reßolved to re-insure all its current fire risks, and retire from fire business in the colony, and we hear that an EDglish company has also resolved to leave our shores. We hopß that better times are in store for thoße left behind." Fijian News.- -The Arawata arrived at Auckland yesterday, and brings Fijian news to June 8. A phenomenal fall of rain did considerable damage to public and private property at Levuka on May 24. Tongan advices state that things are very unsettled there. No announcement of religious freedom has been made. Thirty Wesleyan 3hurcb.es were reopened after the Diamond left. By a law subsequently passed, under whioh half of them had to close, the system of police espionage was re-established. Presentation—On Sunday evening last at the conclusion of the usual service in the Temuka Wesleyan Church, the Rev. W. G." Thomas, tbe Pastor, presented Miss Brown with a very handsome marble clock, as a mark of the appreciation of her services felt by the members of the Church. The presentation was made I on behalf of tbe congregation, and the rev. gentleman in making it on their bebehalf thanked Miss Brown for the great services she had rendered to the Church, and wished her every happiness in her approaching marriage. Oddjellowship. Bro. H. Napthali, of Napier, Grand Master of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, A.C., visited Temuka, on Tuesday last, accompanied by Bro. Donn, of Tirnani, D.D.G.M. A number of the brethren of the Alexandrovna Lodge met them on their arrival, and accorded them a hearty welcome. In an address made to the brethren, the G.M. recapitulated the work lately done by the Grand Lodge in Auckland, mentioning that the lowering of the initiation fees had tended to greatly increase the membership ot the Order. He said a new Lodge would be opened. next week at Spreydon, near Christchurch, and one at Hastings, near Napier, in July. He also replied to a number of questions put to him by the brethren, and returned to Timaru in the evening. He purposes visiting the Southern Lodges. Tbmuka Lihbeed Company. A general meeting of the shareholders in the Temuka Linseed Company was held last Tuesday evening in the Wallingford Hotel. About 22 shareholders were present, and Mr Talbot presided. The minutes of tbe previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman said the objeot of the meeting was to receivo the report of the canvassers for selling shares, and as they were present they would be able to let the meeting know the result of their efforts to sell more shares. Mr Ash well said he had sold 62 shares amongst 41 shareholders, 31 of whom were new ones. Mr Gaze said he bad sold 24 ehares and had a promise of 10 shares more, it was generally admitted that the result of the canvass was hopeful, and as the canvassers said it was possible to sell more shares it was decided to adjourn tbe meeting to a future day. The meeting then terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. 1.0.G.T.—A open lodge of this Order at Geraldine was held in the Grobd Templars' Hall on Monday evening. The W.C.T., Bro. E. Logan, occupied the chair. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather there was a large attendance, the hall being completely filled. An excellent programme was prepared, which was got through without a hitch. In fanb, the whole meeting partook of the character of a social gathering, and was most enjoyable. The following is the programme t- Song, Bro. A. Baker, '• I'll be the Vicar of Bray, Sir"; recitation, Bro A. Erskine, "Regulus before the Roman Senate"; song, Mr W. Coltman, junr., " When Jack comes home agaiD," encored, and "Where are the Boys of the Old Brigade" given ; reading, Bro. Fergusson, " Betsy and I Bre out"; song, Miss Andrews " Five o'clock in the morning " ; instrumental duet (oornet and olarionette), Bros, W. Stone, house and T. Weston respectively; comio song, Bro. R. Morrison," I can't make up ray mind," encored, and the last verse repeated. Buns and coffee were then handed round, and the second part of the programme got through as follows: —Song, Bro. T. Bowkett, " Dreamy happy days"; reading, Bro. Fergueson, " Sermon on Mother Uubbard " ; soog, Bro. A. S. Brooker, "Uncle Joe," encored, and the last verse repeated • song, Bro, E. Logan, "The Old Log Cabin in the Dell," encored, and the last verse repeated ; reoitation, Bro. R. Barlow; instrumental duet (cornet and olarionette), Bros. W. Stonehouse and T. Weston. This concluded the (programme, and the meeting doted by all singing tho National Anthem, Q,tjbbn's Jtjbiibe.—A meeting of the Committee of the Queen's Jubilee celebration was held last Tuesday evening in the Temuka Town Board offioe. Present —Messrs Gray (Chairman), Henry, Flint, Wright, Lawson, Blytb, Dyson, Rutland, and Twomey. The minutes of the previous meeting ware read und confirmed. The Seoretary was instructed to writo to Mr Rolleston, asking him to give an address on the Queen's Jubilee Day, June 21st, in the Park, the subjeot to be " The j Spreud and Progress of Her Majesty's Dominions for the last 50 years." Mr Henry proposed, Mr Lawson seconded, and it was carried—" That Mr Blyth be empowered to arrange with Mr Radford for concrete block tor laying foundation stone of obelisk." Mr Twomey, as oonvener of the Procession Committee, reported that everything was going on satisfactorily. Mr Rutland reported that the School Committee had granted the use of the school on Jubilee Day for the children to have their refreshments in. Oq the : motion of Mr Flint, seconded by Mr Wright, the Seoretary was instructed to write to the School Committee, thanking them for their kindness. Mr Rutland also reported that the Band would take part in the prooession, and play at intervals on the sports'ground. Mr Rutland proposed, Mr Henry seconded, and it was carried—" That Mr Lawson collect all moneys reoeived, tnd ascertain the total amount on the collectors' bqoks, and the same &e 'handed' in" by next.'* Chairman said' Dr Campbell had kindly olfured to present to the town of Temuka a portrait of Her Majesty the Queea as a Jubilee memorial, and that he would bs

willing to recite two sonnets on the occasion/ It was reeolred thatJDr Campbell's kind offer be aeoepted with thanks. The meeting then adjourned till Friday next at 7 o'clook.

Ba.ii.-way Rbpbeshmbnt Rooms, Timabu, —D. MoGuinness begs to inform his Burners ous friends, and the travelling public in par*, hoular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term he has decided to reduce the charges hitherto made, and in future thby will b« as follow :—Breakfast in readiness t for early Wins, 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 ckoico 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. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. W. A. P. Sutton—Notice re poisoned grain for rabbits, In Bankruptcy—Re Henry Newport, of Orari, laborer. J. Muadell and Co.—Notice re cotch to Timaru on Jubilee Day. Reward —A reward is offered for a gentleman's overcoat, )ost on Sunday evening last at Gerald hie. N.Z. Railways—Notice re train arrangements for Q-eraldine races on 20th, Jubilee day, etc. New Zealand Clothing Factory, Timaru Branch—Notice that the great clearing sale will only last for three weeks longer, and the public are requested to call and satisfy themselves that the reductions are genuine. i 1 ', '- "' —»»» \ SCHOOL COMMITTfiJEh. j% . TEMUKA. -'•'' Tlie monthly meeting of the Temuka School Committee was held in the school* room on Tuesday evening last. Present Messrs H. W. Miles (Chairman), Rutland, Russell, Davie,'und Surrtdge.~ MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were rend and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read From the Boird ot Education, informing the Committee that the deputation appointed to enquire into the staff requirements of the school would visit the school on the! 20th. —lt was decided that the Chairman and an ninny m«mbera as possible be present to meet the deputation. From the', same, r* the ventilators.— After considerable discussion Mr Russell moved, and Mr Surridge seconded—- " That tl«e matter be left for the deputation to in*pect." ..From the S"cretary of the Jubilee Committee, asking for permission to use the school op tho 21st for refreshment porpoßus for the children.—The request was granted. A. complaint. A letter was rood from the Board of Education enclosing a long letter from Mr John Morton, complaining of the practice adopted in appointing pupil teachers at the Temuka School. The writer complained thut his son, who had been a scholarship holder for three years, who passed the sixth standard in 1885, who was dux in that and the following years, and had been regular in his attendance since, hod been passed over, and not given an opportunity of competing for the scholarship. He said this was the second time his children had been similarly treated. A letter was read from the Bead Master explaining his for recommending Master Wm.,. Ackroyd as pupil teacher, and one from the Board of Education confirming the appointment. —The Committee thought the appointment made a good one and took no action in the matter. HEAD MASTER'S REPORT. The Head Master, Mr Bryars, reported as follows for the month of May : Avenge on roll - Boys, 195.5; girls, 168 ; total 363.5. Strict average attendance—Boys, 14:2.2; girls, 121.7; total, 263.9. Working average attendance Boys, 145.5; girls, 125.3; total, 270.8. Highest attendance Boys, 154; girls, 140; total, 294. The master also enclosed a cheque for £4 6s 9d, being amount of stationery feeß received during the present quarter, part of which amount, however, was for fees doe for quarter ended 31st March, 1887, FALLING OFF IN THE ATTENDANCE. A long discussion took place with regard to the irrf gular attendance of some children. Mr Davis thought the teachers should take better care of the children.. They had short hours, and he thought that the teachers should look after them a little outside. , Mr Rutland said the names of absent children should be supplied to the Committee by the teachers in order that the Committee might remedy the evil. Mr Rassell said he did not wish to be hard on parents, but for che sake of the children lie thought it best to compel them to attend regularly. After having given an instance of " truant" playing, he moved —" That in the interests of the school average and also in the interest of the children, the Head Master be asked to furnish the Committee with a list of the names of children who from time to time absent themselves without cause."—Mr Rutland seconded the motion, and it was carried. HOLIDAYS. After a lengthy discussion, Mr Rutland moved, and Mr Davis seconded—" That the school be closed from the 24th June to the llthMhly."—Carried. On the motion of Mr Rut and, seconded by Mr Davis, the 21st and 22nd of June were proclaimed school holidays. MISCELLANEOUS. The Chairman reported that the nuisance c«ußed by the tap bad been abated. He further stated that he. had procured the necessary stationery from Mr Brown, the Head Master considering the price satisfactory. ACCOUNTS. Accountß to the amount of £1 10a were passed for payment. VISITOR. Mr Rutland, visitor for the month, stated that he had been unable to visit he school. t Mr Russell »»a8 appointed fsitor for the ensuing month. The meeting terminated a vote' of thanks to the Chairman, SOOTSBORN. A meeting of the Comnnttpe was held on Saturday evening, June 11th, when Messrs Irvine (Chairman), Thew, Pithie, Newman, and Freeman were present,

MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting Vi ere read and confirmed. ▼> CORRESPONDENCE. k letter was read from Mr Joseph Dean resigning his seat on the Com* mittee, and Mr W. Johnstone was then elected to fill the vacancy. ACCOUNTS, Accounts were received for stationery, ■ firo-vood, and cleaning the school, ana passed for payment. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector's report was read, and, after due consideration, considered highly satisfactory. MASTER'S REPORT. r The Master reported the number on the roll to be 46 and the attendance 36. VISITORS. , The visitor for the past month (Mr Newman) reported that he had visited the school and found everything very satis* factory. HOLIDAYS. It was.resolved—"That the School be closed on Friday, the 17th, and reopen on Monday, the 27tb, for the mid-w.nter holidays." A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. SOUTH ORARI. The monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was. held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, Pre* sent—Messrs C. Bisset, R. Coles, and J. Behrens. In the absence of the Chair* man Mr Bisset was voted to the chair. MINUTES. The minutes of the last ordinary meeting and of a special meeting wete read and confirmed. master's report. There being no correspondence, the Master's report was read. The average attendance for the last four weeks was— Boys, 15.6; girls, 16.2; total, 31.8. On roil—Boys, 22; girls, 24; total, 46. Attention was directed to the very irregu* 1 lar attendance of a few children of late. I The matter was postponed until next meeting, but the opinion wbb expressed that as the parents had already received notice stringent measures would have to be resorted to forthwith. VISITOR. t| Mr Ellis being absent no visitor's report :' was presented, and Mr Coles, was ap* pointed visitor for the month. APPLICATION FOR SCHOOLROOM: Mr John Vince applied for the use of the schoolroom for the purpose of con* ducting a dancing class—The application was. granted on the terms fixed on at the last special meeting. ;; , . MIDWINTER HOLIDAYS. - It was resolved that the school close for the midwinter holidays on the 17th inst., and re-open on Monday, 4th March. JUBILEE CELEBRATION. Arrangements for the children's partici* pation in the Jubilee, celebration were to be completed by Thursday next, as some of the subscription lists had hot yet been returned. CONCERT AND DANCE. ft wa deoided that a special, meeting re concert and dance be held} at an early date! new member. It was resolved that as Mr May had not attended any meetings since last election* Mir Jas. McLeod be-asked to act as 6 member of the Committee. . | The meeting then terminated. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COtfRT. Geraldine—Tuesday, Junk 14 ? 1887. [Before H. O. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M., Rev. G. Barclay, and Dr Fish, J.P.'i.] . CIVIL CASESS. P. B. Ostler v. H. Newport—Claim £52 5s 9d, balance of principal and interest on mortgage. Mr Raymond appeared for the plaintiff. Defendant did not appear. Mr Raymond having proved the debt, judgment was given for the amount claimed and costs, with solicitor's fee. £8 8». R, H. Pearpoint r. S. Gontd—Claim £3 4s 3d.; ) Judgment by default for amount * claimed and costs. G. Helena y. C, Ai Lioyd—Claim £2 17s 6d, for grazing a horse. Mr Raymond for plaintiff. Plaintiff, sworn, said ha had made the agreement with defendant for the horse to run upon his land. Defendant had paid 4s on account. The horse had been running in his paddock till July last. Had several times spoken to defendant ibout the horse:being tbere. Defendant had never denied it was bis horse, It had been there, till Friday, Jane 3rd.' It had been there three years. ■•. _. ."•'' ■ • ~..;„ }.:■ To defendant: lam still the owner of the land. My son and I are partners in it. I gave yon notice to take the > horse away several times. To the Bench : My son and I are tha only persons whohayeja; right to that land. Mr Macdonaid has no right to it. He has 10 acres adjoining. Judgment was. given for thß amount claimed and costs. This being all the business the Court adjourned.

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Wednesday, June 16,1887* [Before J. S..l3eswick, Esq§ K.M.J DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. A first offender Was fitied ss. ' ■ stray cow. Peter Cpira Was fined 'loa Use" alfowfog a cow belonging to him tab. wander at large. : ' '■■■'■.--v. "■"' : '■'' -«a CIVIL CAsfcS.,, , ( * P. Neilson v, J'< McDonald Claim £l9 5s 6d. m t * I Mr Toaswill appeared for plaintiff. Judgment by default for amonnt claimed, and costs. H. Williams v. Julius Siegert—Claim \ £6 9a lid, ■";■ K Mr Hay appeared for the plaiatiff and *? Mr Aapiqall for defendant, ~,, This was a case' i'u which the plaintiff 4 sued for the above amount, being the ' balance of anaocount due to him. H. Williams stated the amount was due tq him principally for work done in re« jmitiog threshing machines'.' <Hu arrange*

meats was that he would charge Is 6d per hour, and cost of material. The only items Mr Siegert objected to was the drum, and nxle, which be said had been overcharged. , The witness was examined at consider, able length with regard to various items. George Preddy, threshing machioe proprietor, said he had gone over the account and thought the charges very reasonable. If the drum was not perfectly balanced i* would be very unpleasant to feet'. Caleb Bateraan went over the account, and believed the charges fair and reasonThis coucluded the case for the plaintiff. Julius Siegert t I hare two machines. In January the portab'e combine was out of order and I sent it to Mr Findlay, and from that to Mr Williams. The arrange-1 ments were Is 6d an hour and cost, of material. Would have got the axle for £lloa. Gsvehim £ls, and he said hr would rectify the account, olave him £5 afterwards under protest. I gave iw Instructions re elevators, nor for shoeing the horse. The drum was not properly balanced ••" 1 broke dlown afterwards. The v. tin as wan examiued at soma length on i" "y of tbe items. A. G. Wright: lam au engineer, i have gone through the account. Th« cost of new eleyatoirs would be £2j. I cannot say that £5 18s 6d is out of the way. The chsff rake, charged ss, was worth 2s 6d. The charge for axle is not excessive. Hardwood side to elevator, charged 16s 6d, was worth about 10a 6d. The drum was not properly balanced and the machine broke down. It is possible to work an uobalanoed drum, but there is danger in it. £5 would be enough for the wheels. . Thomas Hampton :: Have been 8 years driving machines. Saw only a few boards on the elevators. The chaff-rake was worth 3s, hardwood side to axla was worth 10s. His Worship said it was one of those stupid cases in which no proper arrangement bad been made. He would take off 6s 6d, which one of the men had ordered to be charged to the account, and 7s for shoeing the horse, and give judgment for £sl7ssd. . Franks v. Green, interpleader summons. ' Mr TosbwUl appeared for Mr pranks and Mr Hay for Mosaics Moody aod Ziesler. Mr Hay explained that in this case Mr Fraoks obtained judgment againßt Mr Green, end under it took a horse named Punch, aod sold it under a distiess i warrant. The horse was included in a mortgage of stock which Mr Green had given to Messrs Moody and Ziesler, aud now Messrs Moody and Ziesler claimed thiri horse. , , Daniel Green: Mr Franks got lodgment against me and seized a horse named Punch. I executed the mortgage of stock produced. I had only one colt. This is the horse (Punch) mentioned in the mortgage of stock. He was a bay three-jaar-old colt. To Mr Tosswill: I believe the bore was running at Mr Coil's on the Waitohi, whpn the mortgage of stock was executed. Had the right to bring him b>ck at any time. I have not the accounts between myself and Messrs Moody and Zie*ler. The case was then adjourned to Timaru, •ad the Court rose.