LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1658, 10 November 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

MOTTHT MAGDA-DA. MaGDAIEN ASYLUM.— In our last issue in iu«ntionir>B; a donation to this asylum by Mr Alhn MoLsan, tho amount was stated to ba £llO. The donation was tyi'n moro liberal, the amount being £lls 10s.

Woon Sale.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. notify that they will hold their first wool sale of tho ssa«on at an early dais, for which they are now receiving entries. The Auctioneers make liberal cash advances on large or small clips if required.

Piunce or Wales' Bihthdat. Yesterday being tho anniversary of the Princs of Wales' Birthday, wni-genurallv observed as n holiday. The day was beautifully fine, and gaye holiday makers the opportunity ef having a most, enjoyable outinsr.

JTakdiull Match.—A handball rmtch for £lO a side was played ia Timaru yesterday, batween -Messrs M. Gerity and T. McAuliffe, and Memrs M. Allen and M. F. Dennihey, resulting in a win for the firstniimed phyers by three games to one.

Sale or Furniture. --Attention is directed to the sale at Temuk* to-dny, by Mr K. F\ Gray, of a quantity of suparior household furniture and effects, on account of Mr H. A. Rout. The sale Will take place at Mr Rout's residence, Birkctt street.

County Council ELBCrioys,—Mr Wills, Deputy Returning Officer for the election of two members for the Temuka ridin?, received ypstsrday the following nominations, vis, : Messrs R. A. Barker, John Talbot, and J. T. M. Hayhurst. A poll will therefore take plaoe.

Death of ait Aotriss.—The death is announced in the London Figaro of Miss Alios May (Mrs G. B. Allen), the well-known vocalist and conic opera aetrers. Miss Msy was a warm favcrits daring her New Zealand tour, and the news of her death will be heard with rtgret.

Sale ojf Raobhohsbs.—-The Hon. W. ■Robinson's raoehorses wore submitted o auction on Monday. Tho Hon. W. Pearson purchased Silver Prince for 1150 guineas. Thunderbolt was secured by Mr G. H Read for 500 guineas. D sowned was bought by Mr O. L. IVfoDonHld for 300 guineas. s " R.M. Court, Temuka.—At the above Court yesterday, before K. F. Gray, Esq., £.P., James tVillcock* w«s brought up on the information of William Palmer, charged with unlawfully entering a'dwelling houwe with the intent of committing a felony* The accuied was remanded for seven days on the application of the-police

Train Abran«ements.—The firßt train from Timaru to Oiristohurch to-morrow will leave considerably earlier than usual, reaching Chrisichurch at 12.15 p.m. This will ensble viAitora to go to the Show and return home tbo same evening, as n special train leaves Chriatchurch for Oamaru nt 8.45 p.m., stopping at intervening stations. Further particulars 8R to fares, etc., will be found in our advertising columns. Tkmcka School Oommittbb.—A spacial meeting of th« Tomuka Sohool Consmittee was held on Monday evening;. Present— Messrs H. M. Miles (Chairman), G. Lynch, A. Russell, J.Davie,.A. W.-Burridge, W. G. Rutland, and E. Brown, The Chairman stated he had convened the meeting to consider the advisability of purchasing the prizes frem the N.Z. Bible Track and Ikok Society, whose repi-esefititive whs then in town with a supply of work". Mi* A. Ruessll proposed, and it. was aeconded by Mr Lynch—" Thsfc the Chairman, Mr Rutland, and the Hsad Miiofcor be appointed to procure prizes up to I lie value of £lO for distribution at the end of the year.'* As an amendment, Mr A. W. Vurridge proposed and Mr Davis seconded—- " That no money bs expended until th» result of the proposed concert in aid of the prize fund u known." The motion was tarried, and the meeting fcirminated.

Supposed Rblios of Gavvms Cook—A correspondent of the Tuapeka,Times, who, with otherp, lefb Tuapska some yfars ago to try his luck at the Sounds on the West Coast, supplies lb»r, piper with some information with r*fer«noe to relics unearthed at Doubtful Sound, wh'Oh it is quite possible are r?li<js of the visit of Captain Cook. These reliis were the blade of an our and a blaok bo't'e, and •0018 litile distance in the bush, part of an old flint musket (overgrown with lichen, and in an upright position against a tret), an fashioned axe bl«de, and a fragment of what had once been an iron pot. From these the party were convincsd that they were on a •pot where, at, some time, there had been a camp. Thay also found some bones, which they believed were human. They alio found a few well-preserved pieces of timber, fashioned io such a way as to suggest the stern of a boat, Oa one piece, disconnected with the re»t, there were a few partly decipherable letters, an "nd" and a "vour" being clearly distinguishable, the latter being olose together. A sn.aH piece of chain was attached, The letters on the boat have been interpreted to represent " Endeavour." Boxing.— Last Monday, evening (says the Presb) a glove contest took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfbld «tre:t Uhristohurch, to decide the middle-weight championship of the South Island, The competitors were J. Laurie, who ia well known in Sooth Canterbury as a professional pedestrian, and who has gained some notoriety on tha West Coast as a boxer, and J, Jones, a recent arrival from Sydney. The stakes were £2O a side. Some local amateurs amused the audience fer an hour, and then Jones and Linrie stepped into the ring. The letter's we'ght was lis'lb, and the former's list, Mr Martin Taylor acted ae referee. Laurie took up his position with, b'a 'e?t side to Mi opponent, bja. head b*nt forward and his haqds low. Jones made a little play, *rid then got in a ajuiek swinging hlowj which caught Laurie on the, side of the head, and brought him down, Ofhe blow must hare dsaed him somewhat, na he seemed powerless to prevent its repetition. Jones got in a second lighter bloir, and then another heavy one, which rendered Laurie senseless for a few minutes, and as h« wa« oot able to come up to time Mr T*ylor a-warded the' m-ucii toJooes, the time occupied in fighting being about; two I minutes. 1

Nbw Patbnts.—The following applications for patents have been reoeived: —For "n». invention for preventing the chafing oilP r ~ friction of tlsack bands and shaft tugs ot~ harness saddles, to be oalled;" Maxwell's ever lasting back bands and shaft tugs," from Alex. Maxwell, of Timara, saddler. An invention for the extermination of rabbits, entitled, "The 7 poacher rabbil-trap," from Dugald McLsllan, of Gogelderie, Narrandera, New South Wales, boundary-rider. For an invention or discovery for the destruction of rabbits, from Charles Lpov, of Nelson, laborer. . Mb Rtjskih.—The London correspondent of the Melbourne Telegraph, writing on Oat. 18th, says:—" I have seen private letters to friends of Mr John Buskin, who was recently reported to be deranged, whioh show that his intellect ia clear and vigorous. His general health is also muoh improved. Tillage gessips exaggerate his ailment. He was suffering from brain fever, but having recovered, he is now staying at Folkestone. Mr Buskin has just published a letter in the paper ß ,, in which he treats of railways and other works of civilisation. He is also discharging a volume of letters among his friend*. He is busy in preparing au autobiography, and also a new edition of his former books." The Temoka Rifles.—Yesterday being the Prince of Wales' Birthday, the Temuka Rifles, to the Dumber of thirty, assembled at the drillshed, under com* , mand of Captain Hayhurst and Lieuts. Findlay and White, and held a parade. Such members of the corps as had not finished class-tiring then proceeded' to the range under the command of Lieut. Findlay. About fifteen attended at the ' rifle range, and most of them finished class-firing. There was a; strong' breese 1 across the range, and the day was not favorable to good scoring, but notwith* withstanding this some of them totalled 9 ' up long numbers; The Salvation Armt.—The Temuka and Timaru corps of the Salvation Army held a monster picnic in the Victoria Park yesterday. About 100 of the Timaru i corps, under the command of Captain ' Rawlins and Lieutenant Devereaux, and • accompanied ,by the Salvation Army • Brass Bind, arrived in Temuka in «• > presses at about 10 a.m., and marched to , the barracks, up the Main Street, and down to Victoria Park, where they commenced to .indulge in various games. I During the day a large number of tye* 1 general public dropped in, and in ' afternoon there must have been about 1 300 persons present. Mr Charteris had a 1 refreshment stall there on behalf of the army, and supplied the wants of those who needed light refreshments. At-2*30 a ■) Salvation service was held, and at 5 | o'clock the proceedings were brotwj||,tn a , close; when all marched backer the , barracks. Captain Kisssll with some others went into Timaru to lead the , service there, and Captain Rawlins took i cha ge for the evening in Temuka, where i afc 7.30 a very large number of; people . attended and another service was held. 1 "Rough ok Oobhs."—Aik for " Well'' ' " Rough on Corns," Qaiok relief, oomplete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, ' At Chemists and Druggists. Kempthorne, , Prosier and Co., Agents, Ohristohuroh. 8 \ SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. , Girl for housework winted • Apply ! Guabdiak Office. Mount Peel Road Board—lnvite tenders „ i for forming deviation on Kakahu and Burke's 1 Pass road. • 1 J. Mundell and Co., Wool Brokers—Will hold their first wool sale of the season at an f early date, entries for which .are,jjnotr being rsoetved. ■■-*«!>.", G. Mc3. Gentlemun, Temuka Notifies that accounts owing to the estate of Julius Siegerfc must be paid to him before the 30th - . instant, or they will be sued, for.