LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1712, 17 March 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Jmtiois of thb Pbaob.—-The new Commillion of the P#aoe contains 1489 names. Thu Kciow Rtjk,—The Gorernment has deoided that tht Kurow run, near Qamaru, it to be dealt with under the small rune grating system. dBVEBAIi SCHAw.—It is rumored in Wellington that General Schaw will probably be offered the poiition of Commandant of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Football.—The annual report of the South Canterbury Football Club (Tiraaru) states that daring 1887 the Club played 10 matches, winning I, losing 4, and drawing 2. The Club has a credit balance of M 12s. gard and steady practice is recommended. Tii Bif. T, K. Johis.—On Thursday waning, at Timem, the Rer. T. B. Jones, the "Fiery Welshman," was presented by a number of his friends with a beautifuljr illmpipat«d address. Some T»ry eulojjistio speeches vera made on the ocoaiion. Mi Jones leares for Melbourne on Tuesday next,

Unpaid Rates.—lt u notified in ouj advertising columns that all rates due to the Geraldine County Council remaining unpaid after the 15th April will be sued for. Woodbury Water-Sum.*.— In our advertising columns will be found the special order r« the Woedbury WaterSupply District mad« by the Qeraldine County Council on the 14th March.

Woodbury Races.—Entrioa for the Handicap Hurdles, AH-Age! Handicap District R<»ce, and Woodbury Oup close with the Secretary of the Woodbury Jockey Club, Mr J. H. Dean, on Monday nest.

Police CHANaES.i-According to the Lyttelton Times, Inspector Broham is to be transferred to Wellington, and hie duties will be performed by Inspector Thomson, of Oamnru. There will be no Inspector in South Canterbury. Where will retrenchment stop 1 Detective Kirby will be transferred to Christchuren.

Arrivals and Departures.-—During the month of February 1293 persons arrived in the colony, and 1486 departed from i f . Of the arrivals, 460 were from the United Kingdom, 747 from the Australian colonies, and 86 from other places. Of the departures 108 were tor the United Kingdom, 1291 for the Australian colonies, and 87 for other places.

A Novel Charge.—At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Timaru, on Thursday 'ast, J. L. Smith, a prohibited person, W3B charged by D. McGuinueas, of the Club Hotel (from whose barmaid he h»d obtained two glasses: of beer, and who was prosecuted in consequence), with inciting to the commission of an offence against the Licensing Act,, viz., the supplying of a prohibited person with intoxicating liquor. The case w s dismissed, the Bench holding the Aot did not provide for such a charge.

A Lover or the Pipes.—The Ameer of Afghanistan has, it is iaid, conceived a profound admiration for the " Great highland bagpipe," ind has requested that 200 pipes should be sent out to Cabul. But what, asks the London correspondent of the Liverpool Post, are the instruments without the piperß f No doubt the Ameer will want a number of pipers also, and here, therefore, is a fine chance for any Highlander in distress who knows how to play the bagpipes. In Cabal they will net be very particular as to the music, provided that plenty of sound is produced.

Accident—We regrat to laarn that Mr F. K. Gray met with a serious accident on last Thursday afternoon. He was riding to the fire in Arowhenus, and when turning the corner at Mr E. Lee's store his horse stumbled, fell, and rolled over him. His knees and the ankle of bis left leg were very badly cut, in fact, from the knees down both legs are very badly hurt. He was insensible for a short time after the accident, and was taken into Mr Lee's house, but he soon recovered, and was taken home, where his injuries were attended to, It will doubtless be a couple of weeks before he is able .to get about again.

Jodioial.— Captain Wray, R.M., will in future bold courts in Timaru, I'erntika, Qeraldine, and Ashburton. There is, we believe, a strong feeling in Ashburton againat the arrangement. The Mayor forwarded a memorial to the Government on the subject, but a rep'y has been sent to him to the,effect that the arrangements cannot be departed from. We would ad visa the Ashburton people to let well ■lone. Captain Wray is one of the most' painstaking, patient, and best Magistrates we have come across; he takes abroad, generous, good-natured view of things, and the Ashburton people may rest assured they cannot get a better dispenser of justice. The RAKAiA.TRAaBDT. —Martha Dalsiel, nhj drowned her son and attempted suicide in the Rakaia River in December last, will be formally brought up at the AddiDgton Gaol on Tuesday next, before Mr Ollivier, 8.M., on a charge of wilful murder. It will be remembered that Mrs Dalziel was found in a semi-unconscious state on the tnnks of the river, with her drowned child tied to her breast. The woman was sent to the Ashburton Hospital, where she remained for several weeks in a stat« of hysterical coma. She finally recovered sufficiently to be removed to the Addingtoa Gaol. Here she remained in a very weak and peculiar physical condition, without any apparent knowledge that she bad committed the deed with which she is new charged. Tt is though that she has now sufficiently recovered to be brought before the Court.—Press.

Fibiin AaommnjA.— On last Thursday, about 2 p.m., Mr John'Cjinnard's housa and store in Arowhenua were completely destroyed by fire. Mrs Ounnard had a fire id the kitchen, where she was doing some housework, and having occasion to go out into the back yard opened the back door. A very strong wind was blowing at the time, and the door being; exactly opposite the fireplace the cinders were blown about, with the result that it set fire to the scrim and paper. The atrong wind continuing to fan the flames, it took very little time to put the extinction of the fire beyond possibility. The first to render assistance to Mrs Ounnard were Mr and Mrs Alma Edgeler, with whose assistance she got the children out of the house. Immediately after Mr Edgeler. senr., arrived, but nothing fur-, ther could be done. Mr A. Edgeler rode up to Temuka with all speed and rang'the firebell. The Fire Brigade turned out with commendable promptitude, and wore oo the spot in about half ah hour but the whole building had completely collapsed by this time, and was reduced to cinders. The brigade worked hard for about three-quarters of an hour, and succeeded in completely extinguishing the burniog embers, and then a search was set on foot for the recovery of some valuable articles which were in the place. Mr Ounnard was away on his farm kt tho time, and did not return until it was all over. Considerable anxiety was felt by those present, as Mrs Ounnard did not koow whether the place was insured orf not, but on Mr Ounnard ariiving this feeling was relieved as he stated that it was insured in the Royal Insurance Office for £3OO. Mr Ounnard had recently built additions to the house, which cost bim close on £IOO, and as that, as well as his stook-in-tnd*, hit household furniture, about £35 in money, and a gold watch; were destroyed, he estimates that the amount of the insurance will not go any way to covering his loss. We understand that the remains of the gold and silver watches were found among the debris yesterday, also a few coins. ,

Fbkcis on Roads.—The Arowhenua Town Board notify that all persons who hare unlawfully erected fences on ro»ds ami public fa-den reserves must femora the tame within a month from date. Sp©bts at Gbraldisb.— The aonuil sports at Geraldine take place to-day (Sr. Patrick's day). A first-class programme is to be gone through, and if the weather prov<s fine there will doubtless be a Urge attend atice of the public. Locally-Madb Vineohr.—ln our advertising columns, Mr Francis Franks, of the Eclipse Brewery, Temuka, notifies th.it he hue succeeded in manufacturing a pure ir.tit vinegar, which he ii prepared to -sell at Is 6d per, gallon. Thr Wbathbb,—List Thursday evening the wind, which had been blowing strong from the nor'-wetr, turned to the sju'-west, and shortly before ten o'clook rain began to fall. The rain continued throughout the night and during the greater part of yesterday, the atmosphere being rery oald and wintry. R.M. Court, Timaru. At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Timiru, yesterday, Charles Edwards, who had been on the "spree" for a week, was fined 20* for drunkenness, with the alternative of seven days. John Feeney, charged with lunacy, was committed to Saonyeide Asylum on the certificates of Drs Mclntyre and Hogg.

Railway Oohmibsioxbks.—Acoordiug to a rumor current in Wellington the two sub ordinate railway commiasionersbips will probably be filled by Mr flannay (the present assistant manager) and Mr 0. : Y. O'Oonor (he present under-seeretary for public works). It ii, however, believed in soma usually well-informed quarters that Messrs Maxwell and Hannay will be the two. Promotion. —A Dunedin correspondent writes to the Wanganui Herald at follows : " There is little stir in Dunedin. The most noteworthy thing ie perhaps t l it way in which , Protection has grown. Many merchants, even, feel inclined to hare a trial of it. This has been brought about mainly by the prosperity of Victoria, and the enormous exodus of working men to that prosperous colony. Hundreds are having by every steamer, and where the end is to be, everybody asks." Tramway Accidents.—Two fatal tramway accidents have occurred in Now South Wales recently. In one, on the road from Sydney to Botany, a man and his sen were standing on the step of the o*r, whea they were knocked off by coming into contact with a telegraph post. The father had his brains knocked out, and the son was internally injured. In the second case a woman stepped in front of a motor at Newcastle, and was cut to pieces. She was somewhat deaf, and it is presumed she did not heir the approach of the engine. Remarkable Escape. -A farmer nam d John Maloney had a remarkable e«cape recently while returning home froua Ballarat. Not retching his home a search was instituted, when his son noticed a parcel and walking stick in the vicinity of an abandoned shaft, and on examining the ' shaft discovered Maloney in it alive. It is remarkable that he should have survived the fall, the shaft being over 100 ft deep. He wis imprisoned in it for 12 hours, and had a very trying experienceA Gold Find.—The most startling discovery of gold ever made in the Albury district, N.8.W., his juit bean repertsd from the" Black Range, within fire miles of the Albury Post Office. Pieaoi of almost pure gold as big ai brown pieces have bsen found jutt held together by quarts. A pockethandkerchief full of ipecimsos believed to contain 16oz of pur* gold has bsen taken to Sydney. The find was made by Meredith, Day and Co., prospectmg near the line of the Ethiopian Reef, an abandoned quartz claim, worked twenty-fif* y«»« ago, which yielded sensational returns. The new patch was found only 12ft from the surface. It is not known yet if there is a well-defined reef, but the indications are said to be favorable. N.Z. Buttub at HoHB.—A most gratifying report (says the Wanganui Herald) hhi been received from London regarding the shipment of battar sent Home by Mr Filmer. The agents state that they are glad to report farorably on the small consignment sent per j Aorangi. The butter was of good, rioh, I quality, sweet, and in good condition, and was valued at from 96s to 104 s per owt. That "Pond's" patent case was the best. The report further ttttes that the cases are A-ell liked, but as some merchants are trying, but unsuccessfully, to charge buyers for them, it is well that a warning should b* given that they are valueless for sale. At the time the shipment reached Home the market happened to be rather dull owing to the continued wet, warm weather, but in ordinary seasons similar samples would be worth from 100 s to 112 s per cwt. The report conoludes by expressing 1 a hepe that plenty more of the same quality is available for shipment. Economy.—The Teaman says :—> " The excellent si art in economy of providing a room and a billet for a journalist who writes up the MieiHry and abuses the Opposition, will surely satisfy the taxpayers who cill'd out so lmdly for retrenchment elections. If that ory was an honest one, then we can imagine the dismay created by the appointment. The evening paper which showed such economy of the truth hao had its reward in a billet provided for one of its staff. While civil sorvants are being turned adrift, some of them to starve, it is fine honest administration to be introducing into the big building a gentleman who has acted as fugleman for the Ministry! It is now clear that the patriotism and nios sentiments about public honor and all the rest of it have only been a cloak for designs to draw pay from the public treasury. What do the economists say to it ? " The journalist referred to above is Mr Wakefield, who has been given a billet by the Government to get up a Crown Lands Guide.

A Vessel in Danger.— Last night's Tindaru Mail says :— *» Considerable uneasiness wss experienced in the town today (Friday) by a rumor that the ship Hudson, or avessul bearing a c'ose resemblaucr) to her, in appearance, was in considerable danger of going asbors in the v'cinity of Patiti Point. The facts of the case, as -fir as can be ascertained, is that a vessel from the sou'h, it was thought bound to Timaru, hove in sight dangerously close to Patiti Point. The Harbor, officials at once promptly despatched the tut; Titan to render any assistance that might be necessary. Before the tug reached the phantom ship, however, she had turned her head and sailed away south', and the TiUn did not come up to her or ascertain her name. On inquiry from passengers by the express we are informed that a vessel was observed by them off r the, coast bearing south. vVe ventured the information that it was repotted here ahe had gone ashore on eome of the beaches between this port and Qamaru, but were informed, that she was sailing south like a duck wbeo they came along. The Secretary of the Harbor Board, Mr W. Teonaat, informs us that the baromaier is unusually lo* at the present time, and some of the sea. fariug people, if at sea, would not be surprised to experience a typhoon."

Wanqakui RbBATTA.—The Champion race was rowed on Wednesday morning, Canterbury held the lead from the start, add won after a very exciting race by a length, Wanganui rowed a good second all through, and (he Wakatus (Ohriitohuroh) were third most of the way, but by an oversight at the finish allowed both the Stars and Wellingtons to pais them, though both these crews had bnen some lengths behind, Time, 13min 48isec. Stabtliko Disoxosruins.—The Mayor of Sydney, at an official banquet, made an announcement which is causing considerable ■ sensation. He stated that at the close of the month he would be in a position to make disclosures respecting eitj officers, which are Cilculatud to cause erery citizen to blush for municipal honor. He had taken office for t!ie fourth time with the determination to expose abuses, and he had appointed a special audt at his own ezp'ense to investigate the affairs of the Corporation, He regrettsd te say that he foand there was only too much reason for this course, and the progress report furnished wouH, when published shortly, bring diss;ra<;e on all concerned in the transactions which had been exposed. The speech caused great surprise. A tslegram from Sydney dated the 15tk girts the following additional particulars:—"lt is stated that the Mayor's special audit of the Corporation's accounts has disobsed the embezzlement of £21,000. All the books and accounts from January 1880 to June 1831 hare disappeared, The frauds are supposed to hate been effecttd by altering the values and quantities of rouchers before presenting them to the treasurer. Some time ago certain frauds were exposed, and the criminals punished, but the investigation on that oooasion was not complete, one of the principals ia the.conspiracy having'died. The engineer at that time was suspended, but afterwards reinstated. He now asserts that he has no knowledge of tho defalcations, and that all papers signed by him have always been signed first by three other officers. He and three others were suspended to-day, pending further consideration."

Niv* Zealand Alliance.—The second annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance was held at Auckland on Tuesday in the Y.M.G.A. rooms. Sir W. Fox presided. The annual report and balancesheet was adopted. The income for the year was £712, and was all expended. A £5 credit balance remains. The subscribers to the Alliance number 3000. Resolutions were passed reaffirming the platform of the Alliance, endorsing complete prohibition of the liquor traffic, and condemning club licensing. Sir W. Fox was elected President for the year. The public meeting 1 held in the evening was not largely attended. The most important resolution was as follows ;—" That whereas widespread depression in business throughout the colony Ins resulted in forced id eneas and severe want among very many sections of the community, and has necessitated wholesale retrenchment in our public affairs, and caused people generally to enquire regarding the prospects of the future, the time has now fully arrived for Parlitment to seriously consider the bearing of the drink problem in its relation to colonial finance, and to decide how far the country can with safety continue to give legislative sanction to, and draw it* main revenue from, a traffic which in its various ramifications presses more hardly upon the people than the nhole weight of the public debt."

South Canterbury in* tme Melbourse Exhibition. The following applications for space at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition hare been received by the Tiuuru Exhibition Committee ; John Barratt, ooachbut.'der, of Timaru -. Cart of local manufacture. Richard Alloa and Co., of Belford Mills, Timaru—Flour made by the roller process. Jonathan Allpres", Timaru—Tomato sauce. W. Ferrier, photographer, of Timaru-—Viewb of harbor and town. W. J. Tesnent, Timaru—Uii painting, *' Mount Cook from tkeT«ismaii rivor." Alfred Targuie, Timaru—Jams and J3llies. Royal Flouring Mills, Tira»ru—Flour made by patent roller gradual process, oatmeal, and wheat. Emnia Young, Winchester—Pure tomato sauce. R. G. Timaru— Four inlaid table tops of New Zealand woods, A. Hamilton, Makikhi Two cheeses made under the Cheddar system. Temuka Butter, Cheese, and Baconcuring Factory Company (Limited)— Samples of cheese. Sruce's Milling Company (Limited), Timaru Fine, medium, and steel cut oatmeal. Hayhurst and Brown, Temuka—Flour. The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Timaru Samples of grain. A. Maxwell, Timaru—Samples of saddles with Maxwell's patent spring pads; set of spring dray harness with patent everlasting shaft tng, springs, and anti-friction solid roller bearing in tree, aod also Durand's patent shaft and backhand protector, and cartridge loader ; green-hide hand-made stock thong (Norman Hughes), and Saunders' patent combined grass-seed stripper and dresser.

A Gross Baby.

Nothing is so conducive to a man's remaining a baohelor as stopping for one night at the houie of a married friend, and being kept awake for fire or six hours by the crying or" a oross baby. All eross and orying babies need only Dr Soule's Amerioan Hop Bitters to make them well and smiling. Young man remember this.—" Traveller."

Coughs, Co&ss, Bronchitis, &0., are quickly cured by using Baxter's " Lung Proserver." This old-established and favorite medicine is pi asant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. For testimonials, see advt. Sold by all patent medicine rendors. ■ .

Baxtbb's Lvsa Pbbsbbvbb has gained great popularity in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy in the treatment or Cou&hs, Coeds, Bbohohitis, and othei ohesfc and throat complaints. Bead advt. and try it.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Gttabdian Offios, Geraldine-'-Wanted respectable girl for heusework.' H. B. Webster, Geraldioe—lnvites tenders for cutting drains in swamp. Geraldine County Oouneil "Notice re unpaid rates, and specif! order re Woedbary Watsr-Supply District. Francis Freaks, Eclipse, Brewery, Temuka —Has pure malt vinegar of bii own manufacture on fale. Arowhenua Town Board— Invites tenders for cleaniag Arowhenua Greek; notice to persons who have unlawfully erected fenoes on roads and publio gardens reserves. J. Mundell end Co. Geraldine—Sell goodwill of btitohery business, goodwill of lease of Burnside nursery, horses, eows, etc, in the estate of Willierd Lawson, at Geraldine on 22nd Maroh.; publish entries for Bam Fair at Geraldine on 27th. Davies and Murphy, Drapers and Clothiers, Timaru— Notify i hat they are making their first grund show of winter goods te-day. Extraordinary values in dresses, millinery, underclothing, iannels, hosiery, etc