LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1597, 21 June 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Jubilee Photographs.— Mr W. Ferrier, photographer, of Timaru, ha* decided to celebrate the jubilee year by taking cabinet photographs at the rate of 12s fid per dozen. These photographs will be finished in Mr Fender's usual style.

Catholic Literary Society. The annual meeting of the Catholic Literary Society was held at Christchurch on the 14th instant, when the Bev. Father Bowers’ prize of a number of valuable book* for the best number of speeches made during the year in the junior debates was presented to Mr E. Cooper by the Eer. Father Ginaty, who made some very complimentary remarks. Football.— A match will be phyed in the Temuka Park on Wednesday, the 22nd June, between teams representing the Temuka Town Club and the Timaru Invincible Club. The game starts at 10 a.m. sharp. The following represent Temuka ; —Full-back, A. Russell j threequarter-backs, J. Austin, A. Franks, and M. McLeod; quarter-backs, W. Storey (captain) and 0. Fauyel; forwards,' P. Franks, D- Dunn, J. Dunn, Fi ■Storey, F, Colbert, W. Bussell, A. Morris, L Morris, and J. McCallum." Emergencies, J. Jackson C. Clinch, J. Findlay, J, Henry, and W Gray. , , Land Board. —An ordinary meeting of the Canterbury Grown Lands BoaVd was held on Thursday. Deferred paymeet sections in Arowhenna were sold as underSection 817 to Teresa Palaschek, section ,881 ■ to. Alfred Burton. Seven village homestead leases were cancelled, the holders being unable to comply with the conditions. The Receiver of Land Revenue handed in)a list of reserve rents in arrear, and the Board ordered one month’s notice to be given to tenants to pay, failing which the licenses are to be forfeited. The Stockwhip.— We have received a copy of the Stockwhip, a publication got up in the interest of the National Bank. The discussion between Mr Rolleston and Mr Twomey in the Volunteer Hall, Temnka, in 1886, on the four millions a year interest, ferns the subject of the principal article. The National Bank question is forcibly put, and the logic of the article irresistible, while the style is delightfully pleasant and readable. Then there is an article on the West Coast Railway, and one on Mr Fronde and the unemployed. On the whole the publication is very interesting to read, and ought to have a large circulation. The General Election.— The Representation Commission will finish their work easily within the month allowed bv the Act. They are not finding so much trouble with the South Island as was expected. The Heathoote electorate will not disappear, as has been stated, but will undergo some alteration. Most of the labor so far has been involved in the re-adjustment of the Auckland and Wellington City and Suburban districts, No information can be given as tojt.be nature of the alterations, as the Commissioners steadily set'' their faces at present against making any details known before the report is handed to His Excellency. It is understood that the North Island electorates are practically settled. A Present tor Tbaohbb.— The Wanganui Chronicle tell* the following story. A certain young teacher in one of the public schools suffers all the pleasures and inconveniences of being idolised by her boys. The children demonstrate their affection in various ways, and one of the greatsst pleasures is “ giving teacher something.” The other morning a little fellow slid up to the desk with a box in his little red paw, and pressing it into his teacher's hand, said in a whisper ; “ There, I’ve brought ’em for you.” “ What is it, dear ?” asked the teacher. « Oh, you look! ” with a grin of satisfaction. Untying the string she opened the box, and behold, there was a sat of false teeth 1 “ They are mamma’s”, exclaimed the child in a delighted lone: “They’re much prettier than yours, and f brought’em to you I ” Jubilee Committee, Geraldine.— The adjourned meeting of this Committee was held on Saturday afternoon last. The meeting was called for three o’clock and about half an hour lafer three or four Committee men oamo upon the scene. Mr R. H. Pearpoint occupied the chair, and stated that the subscription lists to band showed about £4 in subscriptions towards the proposed celebration. After talking over the matter for a few moments it was decided to make an effort to obtain a few pounds for the purchase of some fire-works to be let off in the Park on Wednesday evening next. Subscriptions and promises were received in the room which brought the amount up to about £9. Mr Pearpoint was deputed to obtain the fireworks arid each person took a list for the purpose of obtaining subscriptions towards the object in view. Political Reform. —A Political Reform Association has been,started in Christchurch, with the following avowed objects s—l. To insist upon retrenchment in all departments of the publie service! and to promote reform in the finance of the colony. 2. To reduce the legislative expenditure. 3. To obviate as far as possible any necessity for increased taxation. & To resist further borrowing. 5. To simplify the land laws of the colony, so ae to facilitate the settlement of the people upon the land. 6. To advocate thorough retrenchment in the department, of education, whilst maintaining the existing national free system. 7. To secure reform in the administration of the railways. 8. Tp oppose any further increase in the existing Customs duties except for revenue purposes, ss the present tariff may be deemed to afford ample assistance for the: ; development of local industries. 9. To secure the return to Parliament of members who may be relied upon to stedfastlv and consistently give effect to these objects. Mr Peter Cunningham was sleeted Chairman.

Judging a Hohsb. —Mr O. R, Gleason, a professor of horse training, who has shown great skill in breaking the most obdurate animals, gives the following advice on selecting a horse “ Never select a horse having long ears lined inside with long, straight hair. Do not buy one that is narrow between the ears end between the eyes, or that has round eyes in sunken orbits and whose nostrils are small and thick, for ho will certainly prove to be a beast of small intelligence, hard to teach, incapable of remembering and liable to be obs'inate, just as' stupid persons are. And do not buy the horse that is narrow at the top of the head, bulging bet ween the eyes, and has a sunken, dish-like face between them j for ha is sure to be vicious and treacherous. But take the horse that has short ears, with short, curly hair inside them j that is broad between the ears and eyes, with a regular, straight faoe and large, thin nostrils j for in him you will find an intelligent, spirited, yet willing sonant and faithful friend, if treated rightly.”

Ball. —At the conclusion of the concert in the \Tolnuteer Hall, Temuka,ito-uight, a Jubilee ball will be held. Sudden Death. — A man named) William King died suddenly in the Bailway Boarding House, Timaru, on Saturday evening.

Meeting at Hilton.— -A meeting to discuss matters of importance to the district will be held at Hilton on Friday evening.

Conobbt.—A grand Jubilev concert takes place in the Temuka Volunteer Hall this eveniug. The programme will be found in our advertising columns.

Oub Volunteers.— The Tetnuka Bifles parade at the Volunteer Hell, Temuka, this morning at 9 o’clock to fire a teu-de-joie. The Geraldine Bifles Are a feu-de-joie at a quarter past, 7 o’clock. Temuka Monthly Sale.—The monthly sale of stock at Temuka takes place on Friday, July Ist. Mr K. F. Gray advertises entries of sheep, pigs, fat and store cattle, etc. GebaldlNE Baoes. — The Steeplechase Meeting of the Geraldine Bacing Club takes place on the coarse at Orari to-morrow. Intending visitors should note that a special train will convey passengers to and from the course at low fares. It is to be hoped that fine weather will prevail.

Tea and Entertainment at Geraldine.—The Geraldine Band of Hope have decided to give a tea and entertainment in the Good Templars’ Hall on Thursday ofiernoon and evening. Adults will bo charged fid and the children will bs free, and at this there ought to be a very large gathering. Train Arrangements. To-day the morning train from Timaru to Christchurch will leave much earlier than usual, passing Temuka at, 7.22, Winchester at 7.33, and Orari at 7.45, slopping at other stations if required. The evening train will riot run, but a late train will run, starting from Timaru at 11 o’clock. To-day is the last date on which excursion tickets to Christ oh u rob and Dunedin (available for return till the 27th) can be obtained. Excursion tickets to Timaru, available for return on day of issue only, can be obtained till to-morrow. “ Saturday return tickets,” available for return till the 27tb, can also be obtained till to-morrow evening. Goods traffic will be suspended to-day. District High School. —The deputation appointed by the Board of Education to enquire into the teaching requirements of the District High School visited Temuka yesterday. The deputation consisted of the Revs. Barclay and Smylhe, and Messrs Melville Gray, and J. Talbot. Mr Gow, the Inspector, also attended, Messrs Miles and Brown, on behalf of the Committee, met the deputation, and a general inspection of the school buildings was made. The question of the efficiency of the staff and system was also gone into, but the result will not be made public until a report has been submitted to the Board of Education.

Winchester Jam Factory. —A meeting of the Provisional Directors of the Winchester Jam Factory was held in the Wblseley Hotel on Friday evening last. Present—Messrs J. A. Young (Chairman), W. Bolleston, B. A. Barker, H. K. Smith, Lewis, and Bllu. The Secretary, Mr G. B. Smith, was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The sub* Committee’s report, dealing with site, number of shares applied for, and other matters of importance, was also read. Proposed by Mr H. B. Smith, seconded by Mr Barker, and carried—“ That the present shareholders be written to asking them to increase the number of their shares, and that another effort be made to get additional shareholders; and that the Chairman call s meeting of the Provisional Directors when a sufficient number of shares are obtained, with a view of calling a meeting of shareholders and proceeding with the floating of the Company.” In accordance with the recommendation of the eub-Committee, Messrs Young, R. A. Barker, and Lewis were appointed a deputation to meet the Government Surveyor in reference to choosing a site, etc. With respeot to the suggestion of the Provisional Directors re the Secretary’s duties and salary, it was resolved that the Secretary be paid a bonus of £5. Accounts amounting to £3l* fid were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. South Panditata School—A meeting of the South Rangitata School Commissioners was held on Friday, the 17th inst., at the schoolhouse. Present— Messrs J. M. Naoghton and Waller. Letters were received from the Board of Education in reference to the salary payable to the master. From these it appeared that the Board guaranteed from £7l to £BS per annum, according to the standing of the school, and the residents were to supplement this by £3O a year. The average attendance had increased so much since the school was opened that the salary payable by the Board now is £ll3. The Commissioners convened a meeting of householders to let the question be settled by them. The Master’s report wan to the effect that for the last four weeks there were 24 on the roll, with an average of 19 pupils. It was decided to close the school from Monday, the 20th, to Monday, the 27th, for the midwinter holidays. A meeting of householders was then held to consider the question of the Master’s salary. Mr Naughton took the chair, and there was a good attendance of householders. The Chairman explained that he had convened the meeting to consider the subject of the master's salary, and read the letters bearing on the subject, also a circular issued by the Master in reference to paying (be £3O fop the coming year, Mr Taylor asked how much had been paid up to the 25th of April. The Chair-

man replied that £23 lls 8d had been paid, and £5 had been paid since, and he had a balance of £1 in hand, making the sum up to £29 Us Bd, The Maater acknowledged having been paid at the rate of £l3B per annum for the .last quarter, but he understood the late Chairman to say he would get this £3O a year over the capitation grant. Mr McLeod said that the £3O was only to tm.ke the salary to £IOO per annum, and that as soon as the average attendance got largo enough to enable £IOO per annum being got from the Board the £3O need no longer be paid. After a good de»l of warm discussion Mr McLeod moved, and Mr Robertson seconded-“ That th» householders will not hold themselves any longer responsib'e for the guarantee of £3O per annum.’ The meeting then terminated with the’ usual vote of thanks to the Chairman, " you Don’t Know Thais Value.”— They cured ms cf giddiness and kidney complaints, as recommended. I had a halfbottle left, which I used for my two little girls, who the doctors and neighbours said could not be cured. I am confident I should bars lost both of them one night if I had not had the American Go’s Hop Bitters in my house to use. That is why I say you do not know half the value of American Hop Bitters, and do not recommend them highly enough.” ee Advt. Railway Rbfbbshment Rooms, Timabu, —D. MoGuinness begs to inform his numerous friends, and the travelling publio in par- 1 tioular, that having taken the above rooms for a fresh term he has decided to reduce the

charges hitherto made, and in future they will bn 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 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.

“ EoxjqH ON PIIIB3.” —Why suffer Piles ? immediate relief and complete cure guaranteed. Ask lor “ Bough on Piles ’ Sure cure for itching, protruding, bleeding, or any form of Piles. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents, Christchurch. 4 SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. W. Perrier—lmportant notice re jubilee cabinet photos. Display of Fireworks —At Geraldine on Wednesday evening. K. F. Gray—Notice re monthly sale of stock at Temuta on July Ist. Meeting at Hilton —On Friday evening next, to consider matters of importance to the district. Tea and Entertainment-—ln the Good Templars’ Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday afternoon and evening. Cash Drapery Company, Temuka Notify that they are selling all goods at Christchurch prices • goods new, and of the best quality 5 Waterbary watches 13s 6d each., Drummond and Glasson, Commerce House, Timaru—Have just opened out a : special purchase of 80 dozen pairs of evening gloTesj which they are selling at less than wholesale price. '