The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1615, 2 August 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale at Gebamdine.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co.»hold a sale of fat and store cattle, Bheep, pigs, etc., at the Geraldine Yards tomorrow.

Me A. E. G. Rhodes at Tbmuka.—Mr A. E. G. Rhodes will address the electors of Gladstone in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, to-night. Boabd Meetings.-—The monthly meeting of the Temuka Eoad Board takes place today, and that of the Temuka Town Board tomorrow night. Mb W. Paimbk at Gbbaidime.—Mr Wm. Palmer will address the electors of Rangitata in tho Oddfollows' Hall, Geraldine, to-night. Temuka Rielbs.—«A special Government parade of the Temuka Rifles takes place to-morrow evening, and mombers of the corps are particularly requested to attend. R.M. Court, Temuka.—At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Temuka, on Saturday last, before A. M. Clark, Esq., J.P., a first offender, charged with drunkenness, was let off with a caution. The Timabu Show. —In our advertising columns the Secretary to the Timaru A. and P. Association, Mr F. W. Stubbs, requests persons who intend giving special prizes at the forthcDming show to communicate with him as early as possible, eo that the prizes may be included in tho special prize list now being compiled.

Goodwood Cup.—A telegram from London, d&t?d the 23th July, states that the Goodwood Cup, of 300 bovb, added to a subscription of 20 sots each, wu won by the Duke of Westminster's Saville, Mr D. Baird'a St. Michael taking second place. The raoe at first resulted in a dead heat. The Goodwood Stakes, of 25 sots,, with 300 eovs. added, was won by Carlton, Beaver being second.

Football,—-A match between the First Fifteenß of the Temuka and Timaru High Schools took place in Timaru on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for Temuka by 4 points to nil. The Timaru boys were by far the heaviest, but their opponents were very smart, and are to be congratulated on the plucky game they played. The seoriDg was done by J. Austin, who secured two trys, one of which be converted into a goal.

New Zealand Midland Railway.—A correspondent of the, Press writes:—" The Midland Railway works are progressing rapidly, and the contractors have now about 800 men employed. A number of men are still going over to the West Coast, and it may save disappointment if I state that I learn on inquiry that the contractors are full handed, and are not likely to require any more hands for the present." Chess. —On Saturday evening last the chess match Otago v. Timaru was concluded. Of the nine games played Timaru won three, Otogo three, two were drawn, and one, on which the result of the match depend?, is to be referred to Mr flay, of Dunadin, for his decision. Mr Bolton represented Timaru in the last-mentioned game, and expresses himself as confident of viotory were the game played to a finish.

No Subbesdeb.—At a Commiltee meeting hold at a school not 100 miles from Pleasant Point the question of tbo appointment of a teacher came under consideration. The Committee divided into opposite parties on the question and considered the matler very seriously. The discussion was warm and animated, and was prolonged to an unsual length even for a School Committee. Ulti mately a decision was arrived at and mem bers then awoke to the fact that they had sat for 12 hours, that is, on Saturday from 7 o'clock in the evening until a like hour the following morning.

Political Refobm.—A meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms, Pleasant Point, to discuss the advisability of forming a branch of the Political Reform Association. Mr W. B. Howell occupied the chair, and briefly referred to the object of the meeting. Mr Edward Acton addressed the meeting at some length, explaining the platform of the Association and the steps that had been taken elsewhere to secure the desired objeet. At the conclusion of his addresß it was resolved to form a branch of the Association at Pleasant Point. A number of persons were enrolled as members.

Abbest of Te Wbetit.—On Saturday lost Constables Twomey, Henry Roche, and Rollo and a force of 21 of the Permanent Artillery went to Parihaka to arrest Te Whetu. When the attempt was made by the constables, a general rush was made to prevent the arrest, Constable Twomey being thrown to the ground. Constable Roche got some severe, handling, and an order was given to the permanent force to fix bayonets, which checked the Native men and woman assisting Te Whetu, who was thrown by Roche. His wife lay on him to prevent the handcuffs being put on. The Natives were at last overcome and three of the prisoners were taken and bandouffed for attempting to.rescue Te Whetu, who was takea to Pungarehu in a waggon, the others walking in charge of the permanent force. The affair lasted IS to 20 minutes.

| The Issue op the Waits.—The Colonial y Secretary on Friday sent the following telegram to Major Atkinson in reply to certain questions asked by that gentleman in regard to the issue of the writs:—"The writs cannot possibly issue earlier than 25th Adjust, and it may be found advisable to add two or three days to that. The following are the dates—New districts come into force 15th July, the day of the dissolution, from which thirty days are allowed by Act for the completion of the rolls; this brings us to 15th August, add ten days for examination by the public of rolls, correction of errors, and supplying omissions, thus reaching 25th. Polling can be fixed for about the twentyfourth day after, or about 18th September. The rolls will close for adding names on the day of the isiue of the writs, and the Registrars of Electors will then compile and print supplementary rolls."

"Temperance Wine." Court, Wellington, oil Friday, Hildreth and Son Bued S. H. Webb, of Auckland, for £22 17s. The amount is alleged lo be due for wine purchased on the supposition it was non-nlcoholic and returned as not answering the description. Phiatiff said he had bought the wine, which was said to be pure juice of oranges. After I akin? it himself some months after, whpn bottling it, be found that the liquor had fermented, and was Dot a temperance drink. Jn one of the numerous leltors that passed plaintiff said that it had made a man drunk, and would hare made the othe's so had thoy not found it out in time. He especially complained because Webb knew he was a temperance champion, and because defendant being "a man of religion" he had no hesitation in taking his word when be guaranteed the wine to bo nonintoxicant. For defendant it was urged that the wine was never guarantperl; further that no spirit w«8 used in the manufnc'urp, and that it was shipped back without hit sanction and therefo.-e at plaintiff's, risk. The case waR adjourned bo allow the Magistrate to look over the voluminous correspondence whieh bad taken pla«». J

Oonoeet AND Danoe.—A concert; and' dance, in aid of tho prize fund, takes place in the Lower South Enngitata School on day evening. St. John Ambulance Society.—Owing to the inclemency of the weather the msefcing called for laßt night to discuss the advisabi ity of forming a branch of the above Society at Temuka did not taka place. Another meeting will bo held, weather permitting, on Thursday next, when it is to be hoped there will be i good attendance.

Stud Sheep f<bb South Amebioa.—Among the passengers by tho R.M.B. Kuipehu, which left Lyttelton on Thursday (says the Otago Daily Times), was Mr J. Leesmith. He takes with him sample stud sheep from some of our leading flook masters, including Messrs John Eeid (of, Elderslie), Garforth, Deans, Threlkeld, Royse and Anderson (of Hawkes'Bay), and Washbourne. These go to the Hirer Plate, via Bio de Janeiro, .and are probably the precursors of a direct stock trade with that country.

Laying Poison.—ln the case of a man charged at the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday morning with laying poißoned grain in a garden iu tho borough, it transpired that the man was a gardener and had obtained gruin from the Levels Road Board; to kill sparrows. He had also notified the neighbors. The Bench convicted him ns a warning but inflicted no fine, and only required him to pay expenses.- ; Re asked what he was to do in self-protection as his beds were ravaged by sparrows. The Bench declined to advise. Good Choppers.—Mr George Edgar has grown tbia season on his farm at the Hinds some magnificent turnips, a sample of which may be seen at. Mr Allan's store,, Temuka. Tbey measure from 37 to 40 inches in girth and are said to be average specimens of a orop of about 160 acres. They are of the varhty known as the purple top Aberdeen, and were grown from imported seeds. The land at the Hinds has frequently been condemned as being of little value, but it is evident that turnips grow well there if properly cultivated. The Gladstone' Electorate. The new roll for the Electoral District of Gladstone is now out, and may be inspected at the various Poßt Offices throughout South Canterbury, or at the office of this paper in Temuka. People should at onco see I hat their names are on it, and if not take immediate, steps to havo thera put on within the next fortnight. The writs will not be issued for another fortnight, and meantime, the Registrar will receive names and make up a supplementary roll. After the writs are issued no names can be put on, so it is desirable that people should lose no time.

Temuka Voluntbek Fibb Bbigadb.— A speoial meeting of the Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Thursday evening at tho Brigade station. Captain Henry occupied the chair and stated that the special business for the evening, was the presentation of certificates to long sorvico mfmberp, entitling them to membership of the United Fire Brigudo Association. It would also be necessary to appoint another secretary. Fireman Whitehead had resigned, and Fireman .Blytb, who had temporarily filled his plapp, had left the,corps. Mr A. W. Surrtfge consented to act as secretary, and it was arranged that the first annual meeting of the Brigade be held on the second Thursday in October. Certificates woro then presented to tho following members:— Lieut. McS.

'Getttlemun, period of service, 12 years ; Foreman A. W. Surridge, 7 years; Brancbman A. Clinch, 7 years ; Firnman B. Carr, 7 years; Fireman ,W. Weir, 7 years ; Fireman G. Divey, 5 years ; Fireman J. Beri, 5 years. In making the presentations Captain Benry spoke of the general good feeling that existed in the Brigade and expressed the gratification he felt at the interest displayed by ihe members in their duties and in the general welfare of the corps. The certificates are handBomely illuminated. At the top and bottom are rapreseiatations of various fire engines and apparatus and on either side is depicted a fireman in full uniform. In the centre, surrounded bj soroll work,i j th e insoripl ion certifying to membership of the United Fire Brigade Association, signed by the Secretary, James G. Gibberd. The arms of the Association, which are displayed within the scroll, consist of a medallion on which is depicted a Fireman with the motto " Auxilium iD periculo," and the words " United Fire Brigade Association." Bail-way Refreshment Rooms, Timabtj. —D. McGuinness begs to inform his numerous friends, and the travelling public in particular, that having taken the above rooms

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Temuka Rifles—Special Government parade

to-morrow evening. Temuka Town Board —Notice re striking rate of Jd in the £. Geroldine Road Board—l ivita lenders for a number of contracts,

Concert and Iwnoe —At Lower South Rangitata School on August 4th.

Timaru A.'aridT. Association —Notice to persona who intend to give special prizes. J. M. Twomey—Will address electors of Gladstone at Pleusant Point oa Thursday evening. ' '

B*. John Amhiilnnc SooVtv—-Meeting of ladies and gentlemen desirous of formation of branch in Temuka on Thursday evening. J. W. Higgins,, Carpenter and Joiner, Temuka—Announces thai, he is preparrd to undertake all kinds of work in .town or country, prepare pstimaips and plsas, etc. j rill do all kinds of cooporing work.