LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1738, 17 May 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taxing Notes.— The traffic manager of the Great Northern Railway, N.8.W., Mr J, Higgs, is at present in New Zealand inquiring into our railway system. Tea, Concert, and Dance. — A tea, conceit, and dance takrs place in the Gapes’ Valley schoolroom to-morrow evening, the proceeds brin? devoted to the school funds.

Female Sdvebage.—lt is said that the Colonial Secretary is in: favor of Female Suffrage, and will support it if it is sought to insert it in the Electoral Bill, Report has it that the members of the Government are divid-d on the question. A Leap Year Innovation. The young women of the Bluff Mutual Improvement Class recently entertained the young men and their friends with a varied programme. A lady occupied the chair, and discharged her duties efficiently.

Retrenched Inspectors,— Messrs James and Buckley, police inspectors at Wanganui and Invercargill, hare petitioned Parliament for additional compensation. Mr Buckley states that he is 60 years of ego, and has a family of ten to support. The Weather.—During the last eight or nine days the weather has been of the most unpleasant description, heavy fogs, with occasional showers of rain, being the rule. The roads are very much out up in consequence, and a return of sunny weather is longed for. Archbishop Redwood.— Archbishop Redwood contemplates visiting Rome shortly. He proceeds via San Francisco by the next steamer if he can arrange matters in time. Otherwise he will leave in the Doric at the end of the month. During his absence the diocese will be m charge of Father McNamara. Nbw Firm, —Messrs H. B. Webster and D Macdonald notify that they have entered into partnership as auctioneers, importers, * aad general agents, in premises situated near the Geraldine saleyards. They will attend the sales at Geraldine, Winchesler, Washdyke, and Pleasant Point, and are prepared to make arrangements for clearing sales, The firm have several farms for sal*, and are now booking orders for next monthly sale at Geraldine. Political. —At a meeting of the Opposition on Tuesday Sir Julius Vogel’s resignation of the leadership of the Opposition Was banded in, and accepted with regret. It was decided to defer electing his successor until more of the members had arrived. The meeting considered that the Government had put an undue number of their supporters on some of the Sessional Committees and a deputation was appointed to wait on the Government and point this out. The deputation waited on the Government the same evening and a slight alteration in the personnel of the Native Affairs and Publio Petitions Committees was arranged.

“ Foley’s Festivities.” —We would remind our readers that Mr John W. D. Foley girea one of his laughable, refined and musical entertainments, in the Toliintee" Hill, Tanaka, on Friday and Saturday araning*, According to Christchurch and other papers Mr Foley is a veritable wonder in the enter, tainment lino. He changes characters with bewildering rapidity and is extremely successful in every character he delineates. Wo hu»fl also spoken to people who have been at his entertainment, and they speak very highly of it, and pronounce it thoroughly enjoyable. Coming atier Dr Silvester, Mr Foley will appear underadisadrantage, but we can assure our readers that Mr Foley’s entertainment is genuine. Besides his ohirao’er acting he gives a ventriloquial entertainment, so that those who intend being present may well expect a good evening’s amusement. Sudden Dea*h.— We regret to learn that Mr George Smith, of Winchester, died rather suddenly yesterday morning at 8 o’clock. He had been ailing for some ten days previously, and on last Sunday Dr Campbell was called in. The doctor found him in a very low condition, and having all the appearances of suffering from internal hemorrhage. On Monday the symptoms developed themselves, leaving no doubt as to what was the matter. As he got much worse on Tuesday evening, the doctor was sent for and reached there after midnight. Dr Campbell desired to have the advice and assistance of another medical man, and Dr Fish, of Geraldine, soon after arrived, and both remained with him until his death. Dr Maclntyre was also sent

for, but before he arrived the patient was beyond human aid, Bath Dr Pish and Dr Campbell came to the conclusion that death resulted from internal hemorrhage, caused by the bursting of some small blood-vessel. It is probable, too, that had a doctor seen him in time, his life would have been saved. Mr Smith was a healthy strong young man of 26 years of age, and as no one heard of his illness, the news of his death caused a good deal of surprise when it reached Temuka. The theory is that about five weeks ago he got hurt while playing football, and that on last Saturday week he played again, with the result that fye was aga|n hurt, He was thoroughly fpnd qt all kinds of spqrts, and teak a leading part in al| matters relating to cricket and foothill ip the district. He leaveg a wife and chlild to mourn hia logs, 1

Local Option Poll.—Or Tuesday last the local option poll for tbs Tsmuka Lioemisg District took place. Very little interest was taken in the same, as is shown by the number of votes recorded, which will bs found in our advertising columns. Twelve votes were in favor of an increase in the numbsr of licenses and 36 against, a substaotial majority for the latter.

Tekitia School. —At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Temuka School Committee, after considering the email attendance at the school, it was unanimously resolved to bring, the “compulsory clauses” of the Education Act into force, and the head master was instructed to prepare a list of children who attended irregularly and hand the same to the police. Parentc of children who seldom attend school should take the hint and save themselves trauble by complying with the Act.

Ditoboi Bill. —In Mr Samuels’ Divorce Bill it is proposed to give the wife the same remedy as the husband as in ease of adultery by ceasing to require cruelty to bo proved as adultery on the husband’s part; sentence of penal servitude, seven years' or upwards, will also be proposed as a reason for dissolving tbs marriage tie, but no divorce is to be granted until a year after pasting of sentence. Insanity, under certain conditions, will be recognised, entitling tbe same party to relief, and probably Mr Samuels will add desertion of a wife residing in New Zealand, when it has continued for upwards of seven years. Thu Codlin Moth,— The ravages of the codlin moth in apple orchards have Resumed such an ah riding character that the Government have been compelled to devise more stringent legislation on the subject. Not only are the apples affected by the moth, but pear,a and plums also. A Bill is now being drafted making the former Act general' - and conopulnory instead of permissive, as at present. Provision will be made for the establishment of a fund for the chief and other inspectors, the tax being at the ra'e of not more than Jd per tree In districts, or in unclean, districts. The contribution may be increased, however, if tbe fund is not sufficient. The “Better Hal».” A virago named Mary Brown was charged at the Onehunga Po'ics Court recently with beating her husband, Eli Brown, with s candlestick. Tbe husband stated in evidence that bis spouse was in the habit of getting drunk, and making violent attacks on bim. On this occasion she had blown out the candle and attacked bim in the dark, threatening to take hid life. Other evidence showed that she had been convicted of larceny, and had been sentenced to three months’imprisonment for chopping her husband on the head with an axe. She was bound over to keep the peace for three months, herself iu £25 and two sureties of £25 each.

Found Dbad.— The inquest on ths body of the man found dead at Lyttelton, as reported in our last issue, was commenced on Monday and resumed on Tuesday, and further adjourned for the production of letters from Timaru bearing on the ease. Dr FitzHshry, who bad made a post mortem examination, stated that he had ceme to the conclusion tbit death resulted from poison, but he could not say of what nature without an analysis. The body has been fully identified as that of John Morten, a baker by trade, formerly employed by Mr Douglas, at Timaru. The coroner read a telegram from the Timaru police stating that letters had been received there from deceased clearly stating his intention' to commit suicide. He was lately a cook in the Timaru Hospital, and shortly after hi* discharge therefrom wrote to a friend stating that he “ intended te forthwith settle ell his a' oonats for life.”

I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine, was held on Monday evening last, Bro, R. Fcrgusson C.T. presiding. There was a good attendance. The roll of officers was called, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. An invitation from the Peel Forest Lodge to attend an open lodge there on the 22nd inst. was accepted by several of the members, it was decided to bold an epon lodge at Geraldine on the 28th inst, and a comniitan was appointed to carry out the arrangements for the same. It was also resolved to hold a Good Templar gathering ia the Oddfellows’ Hall,' Geraldine, on tbo anniversary of the lodge, and a committee was appointed to arrange for this also. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Grand Lodge for temperance literature for distribution. The meeting then closed.

Arowhenua Town Board,— An adjourned meeting of this Board was held at the Beard’s office last evening. Present —Messrs E. Leo' (Chairman), Austin, Edgeler, and Story, After formal business, the clerk submitted the annual balance-sheet, and slated that the Audit Inspector had paid his annual visit, and that the books, were now in order. The balance-sheet showed that the total receipts for the year from all sources, including amounts received from deposit account, amounted to £350 15s lid, and the expenditure to £285 8s 4d, leaving a balance to credit of £65 7s 7d, and the balance of assets over liabilities amounted to £487 3s Id. The Chalmum expressed his satisfaction at the satisfactory state of the balance-sheet, which was formally adopted, on the motion of Mr Story, seconded by Mr Edgeler.— Mr McAuliffe waited upon the Board in reference to the resolution passed at thi previous meeting re the removal of fence* from roads and reserves. He stated that he had the authority of the Grown Commissioner for the erection of his fence, and (hat he did not intend to remove it unless he were compensated. It was explained that the arrangements under which the settlers were allowed to fence to the creek bad been rescinded, and that all fences erected under the original arrangement wore now upon garden reserves or rights-of-way, and must be removed. After some little discussion the Board intimated their intention of adhering to i their original resolution. Some dozen other

settlers also attended the meeting to discuss the same subject. Mr Douglas said that the land in question was not vested in the Board, and that they had no power to order the removal of the fsnces. With regard to the extra piece fenced in near his own section, it was of no value to anyone but himself, and be considered it a great hardship to puli down the fence. He expressed his determination not to do so unless compelled by Government fledidnot recognise the Board in the matter at all. The Chairman said that they we?q all aware that a petition been forwarded to CoverDnmdt praying that the original survey might be adhered to, and that request had been complied with. T he matter had been dealt with at a special meeting of the Board he}d in last August, at which 3\{r Baker had been preseui, and

it was of no use going into tho matter again, Mr Cunard said that the blame of tho petition baing forwarded had been laid upon Messrs Raynor acd Haybucat. He objected to this neither of those gentlemen had anything to do with it. Qe believed it had originated with Mr Edgeler, and mentioned Mr March aa his authority, > Mr Douglas con.ddai.-eQ that the petition was the result of spite upon Mr Bdgolor’a part. Thia { w»s denied, and .a somewhat personal discussion wus stopped by the Chairman intimating that the Board had thoroughly considered the matter and would not titer its decision. Mr Austin said that ho considered the deputation had come there to insult tho Board. They (the Board) were there to do the-best they could for the ratepayers, and in all their actions their (the ratepayers’) welfare had boon carefully studied. Mr Cunard and several others denied any intention of being insulting. They only wanted fair play. The discussion then dropped.— Mr Douglas said that a lot of ill-feeling had beea caused by the action of the Board in accepting the tender of a stranger, when there was a local tenderer at the same money. It was only fair that the money should be spent in the place., Toe Clerk explained that there were three tenders for the last contract—one at Is per vard, and two at 9d. The question of accepting the tender of the local man had been considered, and the Board.were of opinion that it would not be doing justice either to contractors or the ratepayers if outsiders were to be handicapped. As a consequence lots were drawn, with the result that the present, contractor’s tender was accepted. The Chairman said that if contraclprs outside the town boundary thought that their lenders would not receive due consideration there would virtually be no competition. Mr Fletcher,said that be had felt somewhat aggrieved at the action of the Board, as he was a large ratepayer and also rented laud from the Board. Qe certainly felt that he had s claim. Had there beau any difference in price be would not have mentioned the subject. The Chairman said that the Board had acted to the best of tbsir opinion Jn the interests of the ratepayers, and saw no reason to regret the result of their . decision in the matter.— Mr Williams asked if it were (rue that tbs gravel reserve in Maude Strest had been let to Mr Edgeler. The Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr Williams said it was unfair. The reserve should have beau let by tender. He would have given five shillings a year more for it than the Boord wore to get. Mr Douglas also thought it unjust. He understood that a reserve had recently been let to Dr Hayes without tenders having been first called, and he protested against it; The Chairman said that the reserve in question bad been let at the rental of a previous tender, and that the Board were quite at liberty to act for themselves' in the matter. The rent was a liberal one. The Board were hot compelled to invite tenders for such reserves. After some more discussion the deputation withdrew) the majority firmly, expressing their intention not to remove their fences, but to enquire further into the matter, The members of tho Board were unanimously of the opinion that the fences would have to be removed. The matter would have to be dealt with sooner or later, and it was better not to have any delay about it.—Accounts to the 1 amount of£4 11sJ0d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. Advertising Cheats. It has become so common to write the beginning of an elegant, interaiting article, and then run it into some advertisement, that we avoid all such cheats, and limply call attention to tha merits of Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters in as plain honest terms as possible, to induce people to give them one trial as no one who knows their value will ever use anything else.—Providence Advertiser, ■ Baxtee’s Lima Pbesbbtbb has gained great popularity in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy in the treatment ot Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, and other chest and throat complaints. Head advt. and try it. Wells’ Hair Balsam,—lt gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil not grease, A lonic Restorative. Stops hair coming out. strengthens, cleanses, heals soalp. Kempthorns, Prosser, and Co., Agents, Christchurch 2

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENT. N.Z, Railways—Notice re excursion fares to Dunedin and Christchurch., - Kyran Quaid, Fairfield—Notice re found fawn-and-white grsyhonnd. W. Will* —Result of local option poll for Temuka Licensing district. GuaUDIAX Office—Particulars re house at. Orari Bridge, offered in exchange for board. Waihi Football Club -Are requested to attend the funeral of their Lite captain tomorrow. W. C. Beswiok, Deputy Assignee—Noeioe re bankruptcy of Robert M. Turbin, of Orari, farmer. lire Foster, Railway Terrace, Temuka—ls prepared to receive pupils for the pianoforte and singing at bar residence. Webster and Macdonald, Geraldine—Hare entered into, partnership as auctioneers, importers, and general agents; are now booking orders for next monthly sale at Geraldine. Mrs Heap, Royal Hotel, Temuka—Notifies that she has good accommodation for travellers and boarders, and keeps only the bast brands of wines, spirits, and beer ; meals and beds Is each. R. Foster, Manager N.Z. Clothing Factory. Timaru—Draws special attention to stock of boys’ clothing just opened for winter season, and gives quotations for same ; is prepared to make men’s suits la measure at very low rates. Melville Gray, Land, Estate and General Agent, Accountant and Sharebroker, Timaru— Agent for the A.M.F. Society, Phoenix Fire Office, Globe Marine Insurance Co., and Dunedin Finance, Loan and Agency Company; is prepared to land money, keep farm and companies’ accounts, and has country and town properties for sale ; is also importer of the celebrated Brantford Binder, and is now booking orders, for delivery next season, at reduced prices.