LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1686, 14 January 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

SALE XT GebALDlNH.—Messrs J. Mundell and Cot hold a sals of ; household furniture and effects at their salerooms, Geraldine, to-day. Tbb FxrBSHIBB.— -The s.s. Fifeshire *rV rived in Timaru on Thursday last, and during the day was visited by thousands of persons. The work of loading the vessel with frozen mutton and wool commenced shortly after she had been berthed at the wharf. Abowhbntta Town Boabd. —lt ie notified in our advertising columns that -.in future.,all business connected with this Board will be transacted at their office, Wilkin street, Arowbenua, the Clerk being in attendance there for that , purpose every Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 »,m> till 5.30, p.m. Pbaisbwoßxhv, -s-Dr Barnardo, the philanthropist, of London, has secured : 5000 acres of land in the northwestern pact of the Dominion of Canada, and proposes to make of the entire block an industrial tanu where homeless lads of London may be sent.

Pkoof or Depression.— lf any further evidence w er h required than already exists (says the Evening Herald) of the intensity of the depression at present, it mifjht be afforded by the fact that of eight'persons who ware charged with different offences at the Dunedin Police Court lately four had no money on heir person when arrested, oho had ?d, two had 3d each, and one had 2d.

Geraldine Town Roabd.— The monthly meeting 'of this Board takes place on Tuesday evening next, 17th insfc.

Gbbaluinb School Committee. The monthly meeting of this Committee takes place on Wednesday evening next. Pbksbytbbian Ohuboh, Geraldine.— This, church is now rapidly approaching completion, and will probably be opened on Sunday, 21st inst,, by the Bev. Mr Blmslie, of Christchurch, A Salutary Law. The German principality of Waldeck forbid; the issuing of a marriage license to any person addicted to drunkenness, or, without full proof of reformation, to any person who has been addicted to it. Sunday Lbotubb.— By an advertisement appearing elsewhere it will be seen that divine.service will be held at Woodbury on Sunday next and a very instructive lecture delivered bv the Bev. Geo. Barclay. The subject of the lecture is “ The New Hebrides and the Missions," , Illxrbatbd Jurors, Some of the jurors at the Supreme Court, Christchurch, who were locked up on Tuesday evening complained that they were unable to obtain single beds at the hotel they were sent to, and had to sleep two in a bed. The jurors very naturally objected to such an arrangement, but had to pat up with it.

Accident With a Bulb.— While practising with the Lee-Remington rifle on Wednesday evening at Timaru, Private G. Ellis met with a nasty accident, Ellis had fired four shots all right, but the fifth cartridges proved defective and burst. The result was that one of his eyes was badly injured, and his face sod arm severely scorched, while the breeoh action of the nfle was destroyed, and the wood-work under it smashed up. Accidents with the rifles hare been very frequent, and it has been deter mined not to use. them at the forthcoming meeting of the N.Z. Rifle Association. Prepared for an Emeroency. A young married lady who had a little “difference” with her trustee brought ao action against him, which when it came before Mr. Justice Kekewioh on November 18th’ resulted entirely in favor of the trustee. During fhe progress of the case a letter was read in which the lady Informed her trustee of the precautions tlmt had been taken for the care of their furniture and valuables. She wrote “I may state that my husband, who is a very careful man, has provided me with a large and fierce dog, and there are also firearms on the premises, the use of which he has educated ns in, in case of need during his absence.” The trustee evidently ought to be a careful man as well as the husband. Thursday Half Holiday ax Geraldine.—The Thursday half holiday, which has not been observed in Geraldine during the Christmas holidays, was again kept on Thursday last. The great attraction was the cricket match to be played ia the Park,* Volunteers f # Civilians. Quits a number .of people turned up, but as nearly ell of them were Volunteers the match as first arranged did not come off. Side*, however, ware chosen by the Secretary, Mr F, Wilson-Smitb, and Mr Pearpoint, and a capital afternoons’ cricket was obtained. The latter’s side won, knocking up a total of 87 runs in their two innings to their opponent’s 70. Among the principal scorers were Messrs T, Sherratt 32, Pearpoint 19, Stonehoupe 9, andC, E. Sherratt 8. "For the Secretary’s aide Messrs Wilson-Srnith 21, W, Fly 15, Ward 10, and Colbert 6, were the principal scorers. . Stranos Fatal Accident.— The tragical story of a pen : is deeply interesting Lirerf 001. To an instrument in itself so humble,(for whoever means to compare the pen ptr H with the sword that kills?) the death of a little Liverpool schoolboy is due. The lad, sitting at St. Anthony's Sclioo l , saw on the floor a piece of paper which ho wished to pick up. To leave his right hand free he put his pen in his breast pocket. He was suMing at the end of a bench, from which he fell to the floor. The weight of his body fall on the point of the pen, and the nib pierced the poor little fellow’s heart*' Amid the silent .work of the writing lesson his cry of agony rangout with startling effect, and the whole town, hearing of the boy’s death froin'such A cause, shared the painful surprise of the schoolroom. The one ray of relief in this painful story shines over the grief-stricken home. The public sympathy directed to this home finds it inhabited by a struggling widow with four young children still surviving. A subscription is ’ forthwith got up for her benefit, and the son’s death is likely to be the means of saying the mother from destitution.

Wrestling on ffoßSEiios.— The latest novelty in wrestling was recently brought before the Melbourne public. Matthews, a prominent wrefltler, undertook to wrestle Rafferty, a rough rider, both men being on horseback. The combatants were dressed in grotesque uniforms, Matthews had au advantage over his opponent in haying , a special saddle, from which it appeared impossible to tear him. It was explained that to constitute a fall both feet of either rider should touch the ground simultaneously. The competitors stood about 40yds apart, and at a bugle call advanced at full gallop. Rafferty, in order to take advantage of his opponent’s saddle sprang-from his own horse to that of Matthews, where they applied Qrsaco'Roman holds while clinging to the horse with their legs. The first two falls were gained by Matthews, v after which he changed horses and saddles with his opponent. Rafferty secured a cieau : fall, and then Matthews got a third. As the conditions of the match were that the winner of the best of five falls wss to be victor, the match was awarded by the judge to Matthews'.

The Exportation op- Bcttbk.— Our dairy farmers (says the Press) will learn with pleasure that a now method baa been imroduced for the' carriage of batter to England. When in Auckland Mr G, G, Stead obtained a sample box. to bold s butter, sud he has it now at bis place of business, where it may be inspected. It is enamelled, fitted with shelves, and was made by Messrs J. A. Pond, of Auckland, the enamelling being done to prevent the contact of the butter with the wood. The box will hold about 30lb of butter, wbict{ is frozen in lib pats, and delivered in just the same style as it is purchased in the market here. This new method does away with tbs plan now in vogue of send* ing the butter home in bulk, and it ii claimed that it also does away with the risk of the shipment turning out bad, as sometimes happens in the latter case. Such a means for the conveyance cf butter has been much needed. If the experiment shotfld prove successful, as it promises to do, and this Neif Zealand commodity can be placed in the £fome m* r M ns fresh as when it leaves the dairy, another good Uae will be opened fpc the benefit of opr farmers.

Sx. Saviour’s Church, Temuka.— At St. Saviour’s Church, on Sunday (tomorrow) at 11 a. to., His Lordship the Primate will preach, and at 6,30 p.m. a Confirmation Service will be held. It is probably the last time that the Primate 1 will visit Temuka, and large congregations will therefore very probably assemble, Retbbhohment!— Says a Wellington telegram Government intends to make an annual saving of £l5O in the wage* paid for the chief cook at Bellamy’s by appointing a female instead of a male.” This is a most important saving, but the Government might be a little more eronomioal, and appoint a Chinaman or small boy to the office. Residnvt Machstbath’s Corar, Geraldine. —At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Geraldine, on Thursday last, before J. S. Beewiolr, Esq., 8.M., the only civil case set down for hearing was R. H. Pearpoint, v. Michael Quaid,. claim £5 2s Bd. Judgment went by default. On the application of a husband a prohibition order was granted against his wifs, to be in force in the Bauka* puka and Temuka districts. This being all the business the Court adjourned. ’ N.Z. Elections.— According to the Hon. Dr. Pollen, elections in New Zealand must at one, time have been carried on in a rather remarkable, if not slovenly, manner. The gentleman, from his place in the" Council during the debate on the Honorarium Bill, said that in the olden days electioneering was one of the fine arts. The rolls were scientifically stuffed. He knew of a party of expected immigrants who before their arrival actually recorded a block vote for a particular party. He bad even known of teams of working bullocks so moved by the prevailing excitement as to “ vote early and vote often ”, foe their favored candidate. He had known returning officers, in out-districts who converted themselvss for the nonce into spiritualistic mediums and enabled incorporeal electors to plump for the man of the people. These things occurred ia the olden days, but at the recent elections be bad known whisky descend from the skies, long beers conjured out of empty hats, and all kinds of liquor poured out of inexhaustible bottles to. moisten the clay, of thirsty politicans.

Tbmuka Butter and Cheese Fac tort,— A meeting of the Directors of the Temuka Butter, Cheese, and - Baconcuring Factory was held yesterday evening* Present—Messrs Brown (Chairman), Cain, Austin, Seott, Barker, and Dr Hayes. The Secretary reported that six tons of cheese had been shipped in the, Kaikoura, making a total of nine tons shipped during the,present season ; also that during the month of December 34,354 gallons of milk had been received, for which £429 7s lid had been paid. Accounts amounting . .to £179 2s 9i were passed for payment. ■ It was decided to supply choewe to farmers bringing milk to the.factory and deduct the price from the monthly accounts. The Secretary was instructed to insist upon all milk suppliers becoming shareholders. The Chairman was authorised to have tha place about the cottage shingled.rnd other necessary works done. Several matters of minor importance were attended to, after which the meeting terminated. S.C. Charitable Aib Board.—The monthly meeting of the Soulh Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held'cn Wednesday. Present—Messrs Jackson (chairman), McLaren, Sice, HafhuiCt, Bftrkrr, and Dr Lovegrove, Mr Moore sent an apology for non-altendhncc. Bor cupplying rations to destitute persons the following tenders were accepted ; Cameron Bros,, Waimate, 5d per ration ; Dunlop and Co., Geraldine, 6d ; J. Brown, Tamuka, 5d ; R. Bowie, Tiraaru, 4£L The Chairman. gave a statement of finances, and said. , that when They paid their accounts, that day they Would be overdrawn £2300. If all the moieties owing by local bodies had been paid they gould have had £1742 in hand, which added to the £ for £ subsidy given by Government would have made £3484 to their credit, which would have disposed of the overdraft and left all dear. In reply to the Chairman, Dr Lovegrove said That the plan of visiting doctor* to the hospital at Timaru was working well. Mr McLaren gave notice of motion—" That in future meetings of the Board be held on the third Wednesday of the month instead of the second Wednesday*’’ In accor* dance with notice, Mr Barker proposed, Mr Hayhnrst seconded, and it was carried unanimously—“ That a collector of debts be appointed to recover on commission all available moneys duo by in door patients of the Timaru Hospital that have left, to sue only on the written authority of the Chairman to the Board.” Mr J. G. Macpherson was elected collector. Charitable aid cases were dealt with, and the Board adjourned.

Aloeabd Hoasß-STnALiKG. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, on Wednesday last, Jonathan Roberts was charged with stealing at Mount Somers on January 6th a horse, saddle-cloth, bridle, and martingale, the property of John Hood. John Hood, licensee of the Mount Somers Hotel, said he knew accused. Saw him leave the hotel at 8 p.m. on the sth instant. Owned the gelding specified in the information; valued at £ls. Recognised the saddlery produced as his own, and valued the lot at £4. Never authorised anybody to remove them. Heard next morning they were missing. Had had the horse for eight or nine years. Harry Davis, groom to the previous witness recognised the gelding and saddlery as Hood’s property. Charles Stirling, employed by Mr Dale, licensee of the Doncaster Hotel (Washdyke), identified the horse, saddle, and bridle as the ones accused instructed him to take to Jonas’s saleyards. Andrew Grant deposed to purchasing the horse, elo., at the saleyards. Sergeant Livingstone said‘ he arrested accused at 10 p.m. on Saturday at the Doncaster Hotel. Told him' the charge. Accused merely said “ It’s very strange.” Visited the lock-up on Sunday morning, obqut .10.30, when accused asked witness what be thought of the case, and he said “ Don’t know; it looks bad.” Accused said " Hood is a decent man. I was pushed, or I would not have done it.” Lent him a book, and did not desire to hear more. Accused objected to this evidence. He reserved bis defence, and was formally committed for trial at the Supreme Court, bail being allowed in two sureties of £IOO in each case.

We know Dr Soule’s Hop Bitten are above and beyond all as a nutritious tonic and curative. Genuine if made by American 00. Bead thoroughly the advt. Baxter's Lung- Preserver has gained great popularity in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy in the treatment ot Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, and othei chest and throat complaints. Bead advt. »nd try it.

Bough on Pimi.”—Why suffer Piles ? Immediate relief, and complete cure guaranteed. Aik for “ Bough on Piles.” Sure ; uco for itohingjprotruding, bleeding, or any form of Piles. At Chemists and J)fuggists, 4

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka—Notios re services to-morrow.

Lecture at Woodbury—To-morrow evening by the Rev. 0. Barclay. T. W. Oorbelt, Geraldine—Wants tenders for cutting oati and wheat.

Arowhenua Town Board—Notice re attendance of clerk at office, Wilkin street. A. W. Gaze, Main Street, Temuka—Has several very desirable residences to let or for sale.