LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1602, 2 July 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale AT Geraldine. —On Monday next Messrs J. Mundell and Co., instructed by Mr D. Mcllraith, disposes’of the furniture of the Bush Hotel, several horses, gig, eto. The New Boundaries.—The boundaries of the new electorates will not be known before next week, as the Representation Commission will not send in their report to the Governor before Monday. Concert and Dance at South Obabi.— On Monday evening next a concert and dance takes place in the South Orari schoolroow. The sum netted will be devoted to the fund now being raised for the establishment of a library in connection with the school. Grays Diggers on Strike,—The grave diggers in the cemeteries around Now York have struck work. They are, it seems, paid “ by the piece,” and they complain of “ the want of steady employment,” They demand, therefore, either a higher rate of payment or “ more to do." Steeplechasers Photographed. This (says the Photographic News) has been very successfully done by Charles Knight, of.Newport,lsle of Wight. A group of three riders — i>iio Juel u/u. tUn hurdles, .another,.on. the. point of taking the leap, and a third just clear —is notably striking. Human Force Estimated by Horsepower,—The work performed by the human Body in a day in circulating the blood, in breathing, and in other processes, is equal to that of twenty-two horse-power for one minute, or silflicient to light a three-candle incandescent lamp continuously. Jubilee Ball.—The Mayor of Timaru, Mr Moss Jonas, gave a ‘'Jubilee Ball” on Wednesday night, which was attended by 150 couples, visitors being present from Christchurch, Dunedin, and intervening districts. Ihe ball was held iti one of the large salerooms in Jonas’ Buildings, which was specially floored and profusely decorated for the occasion,

Cojpfbb Suppbe, — A coffee supper, with Fisk jubilee songs, is arranged to take place on Wednesday next, at 7 p.ra., in the Wesleyan Church, Temuka. An old past or of the Church—Bev. W. B. Martin, of Timaru—is expected to be present, and addresses will be given by Captain Mclnnei (Salvation Army) and ot!|br friends. We anticipate a large gathering. LEsrruuß,— On Thursday evening last Mr J. B. Epps delivered his lecture on f‘ The Rise and Progress of Primitive Methodism in tjtio primitive Methodist Church, Temuka. The lecturer dealt in a very able and moat exhaustive way with the and was listened to with every attention by those present. It. is a pity that the audienoe was not a much larger one.

Ball.—Mr A. Fertnisson notifies elsewhere that a ball will ba held in the Woodbury schoolroom on Friday evening next.

Ball at Temuka.—On Friday next a ball will be held in the Volunteer Rail, Temuka, under the auspices of the Terauka Rifle Volunteer Bund, It is intended to make the Ball an annual fixture. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Football, —A soratah match will take piece in the Temuka Park at 3 o’clock to-day, and all members are requested to roll up, as this will be the last practice before the reiuvo match with the South Canterbury first fifteen. All members are requested to take runs every evening.—The match, Winchester v. South Canterbury second fifteen takes place to-day in Timvru.

The Fire at the Timabu Woollen Factory. —The inquest on the fire at the Wool len Factory, Timuru, concluded yesterday, when a verdict of “ origin unknown 11 was returned. The jury intimated that they considered there were strong elements of suspicion, and added a rider that the Insurance Companies did not exercise sufficient care in accepting risks. The Coroner concurred. Expert evidence showed that the stock was worth less than £2OO, whereas Lodge had insured for £SOO.

R.M Court, Temuka.—On Thursday at the above Court, before A. M. Clark, Esq., J.P., a respectably dressed woman was charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public street. Constable Morton stated that the accused had been " knocking about ” (he town for several days, but bad occasioned no trouble until Wednesday afternoon, when he was sent for to remove her from Mr Lee’s store, Arowhenua. Accused stated that she had had a great deal of trouble, which had caused her to forget herself somewhat, and asked the Court to deal leniently with her. She was fined 5a and . costs, and severely cautioned. The Hilton Public School. The monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on the 2Tth instant. Present— Messrs Bohe’rt Skinner (Chairman), Beattie, Cochrane, Hide, and Rooke. A letter was received from the Board of Education, stating that they would pay three-fourths of the amount required to re*roof the school and house up to £29. The Inspector’s and Master’s reports were considered. The Master in his monthly report stated that the number on the roll had increased from 54 to 88 duiing the last two yearsj 'and that the school was now entitled to a pupil teacher, in addition to the assistant mistress. It was resolved that application bo made to tbe Board of Education for permission to nominate a candidate for their approval and appointment. Mutual Improvement Class,— The usual fortnightly meeting of the Geraldine Mutual Improvement Class was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday evening last. There was a fair attendance of members. The President, Dr Foster, occupied the chair. The subject of the debate of the evening was; “Is tobacco smoking conducive to man’s social comfort, and not detrimental to health?” Mr W, Ooltman, sen., opened in the affirmative, and was supported by Messrs H. W. Moore and W. Colt man, jun. Mr E. Mabin replied in the negative, and was supported by Dr Foster, the Rev. Mr Saddler, and Messrs G, H. Patrick, and fl. N. Hiskens. A very interesting debate took place, the voting being against smoking. The debate for Wednesday week was then decided upon, viz,, “The abolition of capital? punishment,” Mr Hiskens arguing in favor of the measure and Mr Hiskens, jun., against it. It was also decided to write to Mr R. H. Pearpoint asking him if he would accept the position of Vice-President of the Class. The Weight of Lathes’ Dresses.—A lady of an enquiring turn of mind (says a Home paper) has visited a fashionable modiste’s establishment, add has weighed a number of dresses exposed for sale, with a view to ascertaining tbe average burden of clolhing in which women are accustomed to appear at ease. Taking into view the ilispnrity of strength between men and women, and the fact that male attire hangs almost wholly from the shoulder, the portion of our frame moat capable of sustaining a serious weight, the discoveries of the investigator are suggestive. Jef-trimmod dresses weighed from thirty-four to thirtynine pounds, plain walking dresses from twelve to nineteen pounds, and the lightest dresses w-igbed as much as ten pounds. This is apparently exclusive of other articles of attire. It may be surmised that ladies robed in this heavy manner require little exertion to be overcome by fatigue. Wesleyan Church, Temuka.—The usual quarterly meeting of the members of the.ajbove church was held at the residence of Mr J. Brown last Tuesday, The ordinary revenue of the circuit was not equal to the average amount, and this was attributed to the severe weather keeping people aw»y from church. It v/as decided to make a special effort to obtain funds to extinguish the present debt. A meeting of the trustees of the church was held immediately afterwards, when the Chairman placed before the members present alternative schemes for either enlarging the present building or erecting a ne v and more commodious c'urch. After examining the plans, and carefully looking at the whole matter, it was not thought advisable to erect a new church at present, but a scheme for enlarging and improving the present church was adopted. A Bnilding Committee ; was appointed, and a design is being prepared, and it is ful'y expect id that the proposed alterations will be commenced early next spring. A cordial vote of thanks' was passed to Mr and Mrs Brown {or their kiud hospitality, and the meeting terminated.

An English Visitor on N.Z, Politics. —An English gentleman travellingin these colonies lately stayed a few days in Wellington, and interviewed, while there, a number of our leading politicians on both sides of the House. He seems to have listened to all ho heard, and said nothing ; but when he shook the dust or the mud of the Empire Oity off his boots, be unbosomed himself thus s leading men in politics seem to be as firmly possessed by fads or whims of one kind or another as any lunatic in the asylum by his delusion. One of them believes in nothing but education, and whatever may be the subject of conversa* tion, he always brings it back to that. He would spend the whole revenue of the country on education. Another is full of the glory and benefits of leaseholds, and thinks that all would be well in New Zealand if the influence of the Bmk of New Zealand could be got rid of. Another gravely told me that he would abolish all defence expenditure, and import deer to stock the forests with, and then our young men could go out with rifles, and learn to shoal accurately. That was the subject that possessed hun.’’— “ Meroutio "'in Auckland News. j

Hotel fob Sals.—lt will bo seen by 'in advertisement in anothi r column that Mr A. Johnson, of the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, tins that property for sale. Mr Johnson is about to pay a visit to England.

Railway Refreshment Rooms, Tim abu, —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 hs 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, la 6d. Tea and Coffee always in readiness, and choice confectionery, &c. 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.

'‘Buohu-PaIBA." — Quick, oomp’etir ;uVe» ill annoying Kidney, Bladder and Urinary diseases. At Chemists and Druggists. Kempthorne, Prosier & Co. Agents, Christ* church. 1 SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. B. Johnston—Has Crown Hotel, Goraldinei for sale. T.R.Y. Band Ball—At Temnka on Friday evening. j Missing Friend —Important r.otioe |o William Trambetb. | ' - Athel Fergusson—Notice re ball at : Woodbury on Monday next. J, Mundell and Co.—Publish entries for monthly sale at Geraldine on 6th July, Shorthand—H. N. Hiskens will re-open his class at Geraldine next Friday evening. T. Bullock, Ashburton Has centrallysituated bakery with shop and dwelling-house to let at low rectal. Dr Speer, Specialist—Has returned to Now Zealand from Melbourne, and can be consulted eitner by post or otherwise at Wellington, where be has determined to settle permanently, J. Brown, Beehive Stores, Tetnuka—Notifies that in consequence of the depression and being overstocked, he has determined po offer the whole of his stock of drapery, clothing, boots, and shoes (from to-day till further notice) at a discount at the rate of 3s in the £ off all purchases to an amount over 5s | gives quotations for a few lines of/ produce, etc. 11 ;