LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1643, 6 October 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Parliament.— Parliament will be opened by Commission to-day. Terrible Accidbnt.— -A telegram dated London, Sept. 22nd, says During the trial trip of the ss. Elbe an explosion took place, and nine of the engineers engaged in ottending to the machinery were killed. Gbbaldinb Stock Salb.— ln consequence of the wet weather preventing stock com ng to hand, the above sale was postponed till Wednesday next. Some few head of stock, however, were yarded, and these wc >e disposed of yesterday.

A Mbw Zbalandeb in Ambdica.—The American correspondent of an exchange says : Keokuk to-day foe Obmgo, ge is full of temperance, patents, MJ 1 in the future of New Zealana, ing its debt, its monopolies, and its rao,

Golden Wedding. —Mr and Mrs John Olltvier will celebrate their golden wedding at Christchurch on the 25th instant. .According to an exchange, they intend holding a son. of “ At Home " in the shape of a mot si cr garden party to celebrate the event, to which all their friends are invited. There will b>- no formal invitation by cards, etc., hut. both Mr and Mre Ollirier will be glad to see and welcome all comers.

Geraldine Dairt Faotobt. The monthly meeting of the dir-otora of the Geraldine Dairy Factory Company (limited) was held on Monday afternoon last. Presert —Messrs W. Postlethwaite (Chairman), J. Mundell, L, Grant, D, Shaw, R. iikinn.-r, and Dr Fish. A quantity of routine business was transacted, and it was decided that the factory should on the Ist November next, the price of milk to be 3fcd pei lllbs. The meet ing then terminated.

Concert and Dance. A concert and dance, in aid of the prize fund, will take place in the Gapes’ Valley Schoolroom to-morrow evening. A first-rate programme has been arranged for the concert, and good music secured for the dance.

Magisterial.— At the B.M. Court, Temuks, yesterday morning, Earnest William Henderson was charged on remand, before K, E. Gray, Esq, J.P., with neglecting to comply with an order of the Court, He was remanded on bail for one week. This was all the business.

Supposed Finding of a Body.— Two young ladies (says the Press), named Denton and Harding, reported to the police on Monday, that they had seen the headless body of a man lyine on the sea beach, a a they were returning along the road from Governor’s Bay to Lyttelton the previous day. The police instituted a search for the supposed body on Monday, but without effect. Temdka Mechanics’ Institute, —An ordinary meeting of the Committee was held in the reading-room on Tuesday, last. Present—Messrs Bryars (in the chair), Beri, Archer, Ed. Lee, Gentleman, and Miles, On the motion of Mr Lee, seconded by Mr Bryars, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr A. E, G. Rhodes for a copy of the daily Press. It was proposed by Mr Gentleman, seconded by Mr Archer, and carried —“ That the Geraldine books be returned with thanks.” Accounts to the amount of £6 Os 9d were passed. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meetings. Serious Illness of Ladt Bbassbt.—The Premier of New South Wales recently received a letter from Lord Brasrey, dated from Thursday Island, stating that Lady bad been for some time in very feeble health. The party were still on board the yacht Sunbeam, to which no misadventure had occurred. The indisposition of Lady Brassey is thought to be rather serious • and considering that her health when here was somewhat precarious, further news as to her eondition will be awaited with anxiety. Lady Brassey’s letter contained some kind acknowledgments of the courtesy of the Premier and hie colleagues to the Sunbeam voyageurs during their stay in Sydney,—Exchange.

OtJBWUS Facts.— The aroma of red cedar is fatal to moths; the aroma of black walnut leaves is fatal to fleas. It i? a matter of common observation that persons engaged in the business of making shingles from odoriferous cypress timber in malarial districts are rarely, if ever, affected by malarial diseases, and persons engaged in distilling turpentine do not suffer from either malarial diseases or consumption. It is said that when cholera was epidemic in Memphis, U.S., persons working in livery stables were entirely exempt from it. It is affirmed that since the destruction of the clove trees on the island of Ternate the colony has suffered from epidemics unknown before j and in times when the cholera has prevailed in Paris and London those empleyed in the perfumery factories have escaped its ravages. Pbhsonal.—We understand that Mr W. H. Hargreaves, who for the last tour years has occupied the important position of manager of the Bank of New Zaalmd in Terauka, has been transferred to the charge of the Akaroa branch of the same bank. Mr Hargreaves bus been away tromTemuka for some time, but it was not expected that he would be permanently removed. It was only yesterday we learned that the change bad been definitely fixed. Daring Mr Hargre 'Ves’ time in Temuka he has made many friends and few enemies* In him Terauka loses one of the most genial and intelligent of its citizens—one whom all respec:ed and many regarded with feelings of friendship. As a banker he was upright, kind, and considerate, and many will regret to hear that he has been removed. His successor hds not yet been appointed. Won bt THE Book.— An exchange relates that a young gentleman happening to sit at church in a puw adjoining one in which sat a young lady, for whom he conceived a sudden and violent passion, was* desirous of entering into a courtship on the spot, but the place not suiting a formal declaration, the exigency of the case suggested the following plan : He politely handed his fair neighbor a Bible (open) with a pin stuck in the following text, second epistle of Si. John, verse fifth; “ And now I beseech thee, lady, not ns though I wrote a now commandment unto thee, but that which we bad from the beginning, that we love or.e another.” She returned it, pointing (o the second chapter of Euth, verse tenth : “Ihen she fell on her face, and bowed herself on the ground, and said unto him; Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that though shouldst take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger f” He returned the book, pointing to the fifteenth verse of the third epistle of John ; “ I had many things to write. I will not with pen and ink write unto thee, but. I trust I shall shortly saa thee, and wo shall speak face to face.” From the above interview a marriage took place the ensuing week.—Baltimorean, Waitoui Fiat School Committee.— lhe monthly meeting of the Waitohi Flat School I Committee was held in the schoolroom on t he evening of the 29th in#t. Present—Messrs J. Fraser {Chairman), Scott, Cunnincham, Seaton, Orr, and Andrews, The minutes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, intimating that the Board at its last meeting sanctioned the retaining of the services of Mr George Anderson ns a pupil teacher at half pay until the commencement of the year, when he intends proceeding to a Normal School; from the same, intimating that the Board was not in a t position at present to make any grant for planting purposes; from the same, advising that Mr Job Brown, of Temuka, and Mr Robert Hepry Pearpoinf, of Geraldine, were duly nominated for ihp vacant seat on the Board ; also from Mr J. Ashwel|, op behalf of A, E. 6. Rhodes, Esq , M.H.R., covering a postal note for £1 for trie use of the schoolroom, while a Idressiog the electors. It was rtsolved that the Committee record their vote in favor of Mr Pearpoinf, Accounts were received from Mr Jamas Blyth for £1 Is 4d, and from Messrs Priest and Holdyate for 18s. These were passed for payment, and the matting then terminated.

MysTßitiotJa Dkath on an Adstbaman Linb#.-^-to in«ue«t was held at the Town Hall, Grayesena, on the s'h A^gus 1 -, on the body of i man supposed Ip bo nmped John: son, second-class passenger on board the steamship Lusitania, outward bmnd for Australia, who was found dead in hii berth with a bullet wound in the head, supposed to have been inflicted by his own hand. James Daftlh, fprereabip jteyyijrd of the vessel, de- ' *« tlifl deceased porping qp tipard the poseo ■ ->noa off (Jra?P?end, haying previous afte, Witnm did taken a passage for Me., , , ihp

not see him again till he nw him lyu „ berth is described Ih t morning. He was lying on the bed, partially undressed, and the pillow satura'ed with bloo I. Other evidence having been called, dupenutendeut Berry, who searched the body, deposed to finding some £4OO in notes, a quantity of gold and :liver, a gold watch and chain, a bank-book and deposit note for£:.’Co on the Westminster branch of the London and County Bank, receipts for rent due in the name of E. J. Kelly, 212 Brecknock road, London ; also a certificate of birth in the natn« of Edward James Kelly, son of James Kelly, architect, of 23 Thavies Inn, born Octoner 23, 1853. The jury returned a v-vdiet that ibe deceased shot himself while suff ring from temporary insanity.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka.. — A Horn o Mission Meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, yesterday evening. There whs a fair attendance. Interesting addresses were delivered by the Revs, Rowre and Bond, the latter of whom made an earnest appeal for the support of the mission. Mission in the West End or London.— A new departure has been sanctioned by the Wesleyan Conference of amission to the West End of London, which will commence actively at the beginning of October. The head, quarters of the mission will, be established at St. James’s Hall, Piccadilly. There will be processions through the s'reets. beaded by brass bands, and in the hall musical performances will be given by lady vocalists. A Nbw Musical Tot.—A new musical toy, called the “ bigophono,” after the name of the inventor, M. Bigot, has become a rage at the local fetes so numerous around Paris. It is a cardboard horn of some fantastic shape, requiring no knowledge ofjmusic to play it, and only requiring that tbs air to be played should be known by ear to the performer, who hums it through the mouthpiece. According to the voice of the executant, the instrument becomes a bassoon, cornet, ami trombone, flute, fl igolet, etc., and complete bands are formed with it, and compete with each other, like the orpheonic societies, A grand festival of “ bigophonisls " has just been held at u fete on the banks of the Marne, near St. Maur, when medals and prizes were distributed, the affair passing off amidst great enthusiasm. Anglers’ Society. The adjourned meeting of the Geraldine County Anglers Society which was advertised for last night lapsed for want of a quorum. It is a great pity that the anglers resident io the township who are members of the Society do not take more interest in its proceedings. The Society is able io give material assistance to fishermen, and deserves every encouragement. In Otago and in North Canterbury also, the greatest interest is taken in the respective Societies, and their annual reports are well worth reading. Perhaps there is no place in New 'Zealand so favorably situated for fishing as Temuka, and if the sport were properly supported it should have a Material effect in advancing f he interests of the place generally. Another meeting will take place on Friday evening at 7.30 at the Wallingford Hotel.

An Expensive “ Joke.”—A wealthy citizen of Bahrenfeld, Prussia, took a lively interest, in the welfare of a railroad official of that town whose family was rapidly increasing, and a few years ago on the birth of the man’s ninth child went so far as to promise him a housa on the birthday of the twelfth addition to his family, be the child male or female, Repeatedly the would be-donor, in the presenoa of witnesses, had reiterated his promise to the happy pater families whose “great expectation” became the town talk, as it were. One fine day “ Fo. 12” made his appearance, but the mognifioent Dives, on being app» led to, refused to make good his word, pretending that the whole matter was only a joke. A suit in optima forma was the consequence of the refusal, and the court decided in favour of the plaintiff—a result against which the respondent appealed, but in vain. The Supreme Court decided to look upon the verbal offer as perfectly binding, and want so far as to reject not the appeal only, but also to authorise the plaintiff fo chose one of the respondent's houses.

Woodbubt Watek-Eaoe. A public meeting was held in the Woodbury Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, October 4th, a fair attendance of ratepayers being present, Messrs Talbotand Moore, County Councillors, were present to explain matters relevant to the case. On the motion af Mr Ilatman, Mr J. M. Barker was voted to the chair, and briefly introduced Messrs Talbot and Moore, Mr Talbot (Chairman of the County Council) fully explained to the meeting the ways and means of getting the race, and the probable coat of same ; also the amount of taxation that would hare to be enforced, extending oyer a period of 26 years. Mr Moore also gave a very satisfactory account of the advantages of water-races, and stated that.the ratepayers should not allow the small amount of rates they would have to pay to stay them from carrying out suoh a beneficial work. Mr Joseph Noble, who drew out a counterpetition to the race, stated he was not against the race, but could not see that it was right to make him pay rates for au article he and the other gentlemen signing the counter petition did not require, us most of them had a sufficient supply of water on their premises. The petition was only got up for the purpose of securing exemption from the rates that would have to be enforced. After sundry arguments on the question, Mr Alias Macdonald proposed, and Mr Middlcmise seconded —“ That the Woodbury water-race be proceeded with with all possible despatch.” There being nu amendment, the motion was carried unanimously. Mr Flatman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Messrs Talbot and Moore tor their kindness and for the very able manner in which they had supplied the meeting with the necessary information, and this was earned unanimously. Messrs Talbot and Moore thanked (ho meeting, and stated that it was only the duly of members of public bodies to give any explanations in their power. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. To the ladies of Timaru and surrounding district.— Another reduction to meet the times. A cup of tea or coffee with cuke supplied at all hours at the Railway Befreshment Rooms for 6d. Luncheon as usual. A Waitress in attendance for ladies. The Shilling Lunches still continue at the Club, Hotel. D. McQuinness, Proprietor.—Adyt. Holloway's Pills.—Any dyspeptic suf ■ ferer aware of the puiifyinu, regulating, and gently aperient powers of these Pills, should permit no oao to cloud his judgment or to warp hii ooorao. With a box of H silo way’s Pills, and attention to its accompanying "Directions,” ho may feel thoroughly i»tis» fled that he can safely and effectually relearn himself Ircm his miseries without imparing hU appetite or weakening his digestion. This most excellent medicine acta aa a nervine and bodily tonig by aiding nutrition, and banishes a thousand annoying forme of nervous complaint. An occasional resort to Holloway’s remedy will pivve biz hly salutary to all persons, whether well or ill, whoso Digestion is slow or imperfect, * condition usually evinced by weariness, langour, listleasneas and despondency.