The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1644, 8 October 1887, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Rages at Ramchtata,—A meeting of all persons favorable to holding a raee meeting at Rangiteta takes place in Mr Denoon’s Rangitata Bridge Hotel at 7.30 this evening. It is to be hoped there will be a large attendance. Gbbaldihe Mohthlt Salk, —The monthly stock sale at Geraldine, postponed from Wednesday last on account of the weather, will take place on Wednesday next. Messrs J. Mundell and Co, advertise a long list of entries. Cbioiet at Gkkaldikb.— A meeting of those favorable to forming a Cricket Club in Geraldine takes place in the commercial room of the Geraldine Hotel on Monday evening. We hope to see a large muster and a strong club formed. Town Impiotembkti.—We understand it ‘is ths intsntion of Mr J. T. M. Hayburst to erect a very handsome building on a section near Mr Rayner’s chemist’s shop. Mr D. Wsst, architect, of Timaru, has been entrusted with the preparation of the plans. Timabu Show.— The annual show under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association takes plaos on the 251 b and 26th October. Prizes to the value of £660 will be distributed. Entries for sheep and cattle close next Saturday, the 15th inst., and all other entriea on the following Tustday, Thb Radolime Case.—An Adelaide telegram in the Melbourne Argus states that it is the intention of Sir John Downer, acting on behalf of the Rev. W. Radcliffe, of New Zealand, to enter an action against the Commissioner of Police and Inspector Sullivan ts recover damages for illegal arrest. The amount of damage* asked will probably be £2OOO. Aooideht at Timabv. — A young man named Peter Campbell met with a serious accident in Timaru on Thursday last. He was on tha main wharf leaning over one of the pile heads, watching the unloading of the Ganymede, when the crane swung round, and Campbell was jammed between the end of it and the pile. He was at once removed to the Hospital, where it was found that bis chief injuries were contusion of the back, and protrusian of the .bowels. Hopes, however, are entertained of his recovery. The driver of the crane is not to blame, as he was so situated that he could not see Campbell. Fatal Amidbnts.— John Eltringham, a young man, working on a new bridge at Arnold river, Watson’s contract, West Coast, fell off a staging 40ft high on Thursday and fractured his skull. When picked up be was dead, his brains protruding. He fell oh a log, a roaring torrent underneath. Deceased was nineteen years of age. His father resides at Cobden. The cause of the fall was that bis foot tripped on the staging while fetching a hammer.—A little girl named Edith C. Halliday, who resided with her parents at Sydenham, Christchurch, met her death on Thursday through falling down a well. When found the was floating on the surface of the water, quite dead.

Woosboxt School Committee. The monthly meeting of the above Committee was held on Monday svenine last. Present— Messrs Dean (Chairman), Flatman, Hammond, Heatley, and Gick. The minutes of ifae previous ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed. A letter was read from the Board ef Education re election of a member to fill the vacancy on the Board. The Head Master wrote stating that a copper boiler was required in the wash-house, and asking to have the old well filled in. It was resolved —“That the Chairman apply t,o the Board for the sum of £5 tor the boiler, and that the well be filled in as soon as possible to prevent accident.” Resolved—“ That this Committee are unanimous m voting for Mr B. H. Pearpoint as a member of the Board of Edncatijn in the interest of the country schools.” The meeting then terminated. Hilton School Committee.—Th e monthly meeting of the Hilton School Committee was held last Friday night. Present—Messrs B. Skinner (Chairman), Beattie, Cochrane, Leary, and Kookc. A letter whs read from the Edncation Beard re election of member of the Board. The Committee voted in favor of Mr B. H. Pinpoint, The head roaster’s report stated that during the past two years the attendance had increased from 60 to 93, with an average of 79, and that, in accordance with the Board’s eoale, the school was entitled to a pupil teacher in addition to the assistant mistress. It vss decided to hold a special meeting for the purpose of nominating a pupil teacher. Mr Skinner stated that he had insured the school for £3OO, as directed by the Oommittss at their last meet in;. At a special meeting held on Monday night, Miss Annie Beattie, haring obtained the highest number of marks at the examination of pupil teachers, was nominated by the Committee for appointment as pupil teacher by the Board. In the event of Miss Beattie not accepting the appointment it was d. e ded that it should be offered to Miss Leary, who stood second on the list. How , A Phestt School Mistehss Managed Heb school. —The other day when the local School Committee of an Amtraiian up-country district were visiting * school taught by a prefy tsaoher they had recently appointed they were lis'ounded to find the establishment presided over by sn antique female, displaying many wrinkles, a poke bonnet of the vintage of ’35, and h pair of No. 10 gaiters protruding from beneath an old-fashioned dre«s. “ Why, bless my soul,” said the Chairman who th* cobool was displaced, " I supposed—” ‘ Thai I was a young woman, ’’ enicke ed the tes'-her, removing a huge pair of green goggles. “do I pm; that's just what’s the mutter, I bpd to leave my last school because the big boys would not mind me. They wrote love It e s instesd at composition, I didn’t want any spooning here, to I just made up for. fifty in the shade before f ytaited in.” " How doee it work f" "Like a cbifTp ! Wh»n one of the boys gets obstreperous X just him in and make him walk home with me. It ’/post scares them to death,” This touching story ipay not be one of the saddest pbtSft of jif» m Ifye peculiar climate oi A ustralia,^

Abowmhtca Town Boa an.—The Chairman of the Arowhenua Town Board invite* applications for the position of clerk to the Board. Tbainuto School fob Witbs.— One of the latest phases of the progress of the fair sex arc making comes m the shape of an academy for instructing spinsters in the duties of housewives. Ths St, James’ Gazette recently quoted a list of the subjects it is proposed to teach, and nobody will feel inclined to disagree with a system of education which includes cookery, dressmaking, and bookkeeping. Some of the other subject* to be taught, such as elocution and debating, may seem superfluous accomplishments; for most women are born elocutionists, and their powers of debate have seldom been questioned —at least by married men. Eligible bachelors who are seeking for helpmates will doubtless be glad to know that a wife can be turned out at the now school theoretically perfect for the comparatively modest sum of £25. It will be interesting to know how many young ladies will take advantage of the opportunity now offered them. "Platbobm EcHOß*,”by John B. Gough, the late eminent Temperance advocate and reformer, has been placed in my bands for review. After careful examination, I honestly confess to great admiration of the methods of dealing with that foul and terrible iniquity Intemperance, as here expounded. Such a giant evil needs a master’* hand, strengthened by divine grace, to successfully cope with it. Mr Gough’s great and wide experience of some forty year* was not only most fruitful in that long period, but is here to a large extent made use of in literary form for the advantage of our race. In addition to the clear and bold type of the text, the abundant pictoral illustrations must enhance the value of this noble volume. Temperenos speakers should find here large and fitting material, with sparkling and also sad incidents, for addresses on this great social theme—-and where the power of oratory is at a minimum the very striking illustrations will snfeak out most effectively. That this work Ylay circulate by thousands is the reviewer’s 4»rnest desire.—W. G. Thomas, Wesleyan Parsonage, Tetnuka, Sept. 30tb, 1887.—Advt. To the ladies of Timaru and surrounding district.— Another reduction to meet the times, A cup of tea or coffee with cake supplied at all houri at the Railway Refreshment Booms for 6d. Luncheon as usual. A waitress in attendance for ladies. The Shilling Lunches still continue at the Club, Hotel. D. MoQuinness, Proprietor,—Advt., SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Arowhenua Town Board—Notice re applications for position of clerk. Timaru A. and P, Association—Notice re twenty-second annual show. Geraldine Cricket Club—Meeting on Monday evening of persons interested m forming a Club. J. Mundell and Co.—Will sell sheep, cattle, pigs, horses, and implemsnts at Geraldine on Wednesday next. James Winning, Temuka—Notifies that the stock of drapery, ironmongery, and groceries in the estate of Julius Siegert is now being arranged, and will be offered for sale in a few days at greatly reduced rates.

J. W. Pye, Tictorift Home, Geraldine— Hae a change uf adrertisemeot in another colnmn. Ha* a new and Tory large stock of cashmeres, jackets, mantles, ladies’ embroidered robes, glores, hosiery, toilet soaps, perfumery, boots and shoes, and erory requisite of a well furnished drapery establishment; notifies that the dressmaking department is now under the charge of Miss Mcßae, of Timaru, and can guarantee fit and style.