LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1638, 24 September 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Skin Salb.—-Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold a sale of skins on Monday next. Held Otbb. —A letter from the Hon. J. B. A. Acland, commercial and local items, etc., are-held over till our next issue. Bank Holiday.—Tuesday next will bo •bserved as a bank holiday by the Bank of New Zealand and Bank of New South Wales at Temuka and Geraldine. Electoral Addbessbs. —Mr J, M. Twomej will address a meeting in the Volunteer Hull) Temuka, to-night, and the Hon. W. Bollf6ton speaks in the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine.

Omitted.—Owing to an oversight on (he part of the Club,' the mime of Mr P. McShane'a Miss Fanny Parnell, Bat 51b, sras omitted from the list of acceptors fo.* the Walter Handicap publ : shed on Thursday, Tbmuka Hii'ljßS.—A Government parade of the Temuka Bifles was held on Thursday evening. Present, 27 rank end file Captain Hayhurst commanding. After inspection the men were exercised in company moTemcntß for about an hour and a-half. Thb Coertjpt Pbaoticbs Act. A very curious case has arisen in connection with the Nelson city flection. The Corrupt Pruotices Act disqualifies any person letting n committee room to a candidate. Mr Piper, one of the candidate?, is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and so is his proposer. Prior to the nomination, Mr Gihbs, another candidate, hired the As-ooiation's hall as a committee room. The Association not being a corporate body, the question his been i raised whether the whole of the members are not difqtialified. If so, Mr Pipei-'* nomiarton is invalid. J>g»l opinions differ.

Rat.f-Homdat Motbkent.—A movement is on foct to revive the Thursday half holiday in Temuka. Now the warm weather is ap. proioliing an hour or two of liberty for recreation wouli prove Very acceptable to the various employees in the town. The trademen themselves, if thoroughly unanimou-, would in no wise suffer as far as businesn in concerned, and would doubtless appreciate the opportunity of closing their establishment legHlly for \ half day, At. Waim.te a omprumise has been rffocted. The half-holiday has been granted for all bu* the harvci! period, and it i* atated that the movement there is likely in its present form to prove a lucoeri.

Betibkd.—ln our advertising columns it is j notified that Mr Geo. Taylor has retired from the contest for the vacant seat on the Geraldine Town Board. Oram Vulaoe SettiißHßnt.—The Com- I inissioner of Crown Lands invites tenders for the perpetual lease of a number of Bections at Otari. Tenders close on the 4th October. "Ukdbr thb Palms."—This beautiful cantata is, by special request, to be repeated in the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Wednesday. Thoee who were not present at the previous performance will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity, as the rendition of '.his music is a treat that will not occur again in Geraldine. Tbhuka. Daibt Factoe*. A special meeting of the Directors of the Temuka Dairy Company was held yesterday. Present —Messrs J. Brown (Chairman), Quinn, Scott, Cain, and Barker. Unsatisfactory tenders only having been reoeived for the erection of the manager's cottage, it was resolved to call for freßh tenders, to be in by 6fch proximo. It was decided to open the Factory on October 3rd, the prioe for milk to bo 3id per gal. of lllbs for all milk averaging 10 per cent, of cream and over. It was resolved to obtain 5 loads of shingle. After discussing some minor details the meeting terminated.

South Rangutata Station School.— A very successful concert and dance was held in connection with this school on Thursday evening last. A good programme had been provided, and was ably carried out. Musical items were contributed by Mrs "Whitton, Misses May and Coles, and Messrs Braceficld, Whilton, Binskin, Newman, Chapman, Cooling, McGregor, Lewis, and Clayton, and recitations by Mr Griffiths. Miss May and Mies Chapman accompanied most ot the singers. Tho dance which followed the concert, was kept, up with great spirit till morning, Mr Binskin acting as M.C., and Mr G. Newman supplying tbe music. A epeciul word of praise is due to Misses McLennan and Winter for their endeavor to make the gathering a success, Wesleva* Cbt/roh, Tbhuka.—A t ea meetin » and sooiil gathering was held at the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, on Wednesday evening. In spite of several counter attractions there was a good attendance and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A very choice tea wt.s provided by Mesdaraes Holwell (2) who in all matters connected with the church t*ke exceptional interest. The good things were dispersed by Mesdames Holwell, (2) and Thomus assisted by Miss F. Brown. After tea the Rev. W. G. Thomas took the chair and delivered a very pleasing and kindly address which was well received. Mr Job Brown also spoke at some length and made a good impressioD, The Rev, J. Dickson, the newlyappointed minister A the Presbyterian Church spoko at some leDgth of the importance of little things whether of good or evil. H» took among other examples that of the tiny brook which in due course became a river of importance. He compared this to a man's spiritual life and spoke earnestly and well on the subject. The choir in the course of the evening contributed some nico music under the leadership of Mr Harrison. At the conclusion of the meeting Mr J. Brown moved a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies who had provided the tea. This was carried by acclamation. A similar compliment was paid to tho several speakers and to the choir. The gathering proved one of tho most enjoyable that has been held for some time. To the ladies of Timaru and surrounding district.— Another reduction to meet the times. A cup of tea or coffee with cike supplied at all hours at the Railway Refreshment Rooms for 6d. Luncheon as usual. A waitress in attendance for ladies. -The Shilling Lunches still continue at the Club Hotel. D. McGuinness, Proprietor.—Advt.