LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1745, 2 June 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thb Customs. The Customs revenue collected at the port of Tirtmru for the month of May amounted to £1156 3s 6d. Another Proposed Tax.—The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society wants the Government to introduce a “ Gur License.”

Important Appeal Case.— On Monday judgment will be given in the Appeal < l ourt case of tha Shaw, Savill Albion Company v. Timam Harbour Board.

Geraldine Town Board. adveitising columns will be found the abstract of accounts of tha Geraldine Town Board for the year ending March 31st, 1888. Sale at Geraldine.— Messrs J. Mundell and Co., sell freehold property situate at Woodbury and Orari, spring waggon, spring cart, harness, household furniture, etc., at their salerooms, Geraldine, to-day.

Government Advertising.— During the year ending September 30th last, Government paid £9691 for advertising. Of this amount the Working Railways Department absorbed £3789, and the Lands and Survey Department £2525.

The Kaikouba. —On Thursday the s.s, Kaikoura sailed from Lyttelton for London, via Rio de Janeiro, with 142 passengers, and a cargo comprising 16,294 carcases mutton, 678 quarters beef, 2053 bales wool, 1346 oases cheese, 6 boxes gold bars, and 19 boxes cold coin. Aggregate value of the gold £90,004.

A New Firm. Au advertisement in another column draws attention to the fact i hat the firm of Messrs White, Raymond, and Smithson of Timaru and Geraldine, barristers and solicitors, has been dissolved, and that Messrs Smithson, Raymond, and dmith have entered into'co-partnership, Mr Wilson Smith, who has just been admitted c, member of the how firm, will continue to reside at Geraldine. Obxciet. —The match between the Australian Eleven and the Gentlemen of England resulted in a draw. The first innings of the Englishmen closed for 490. The Australians in their first innings made 179, In their second innings they made 213 for the loss of one wicket. Of these Bonnor made 119 Jones 51, Bannermari 30. The display of scientific cricket is represented as having been something grand.

Important Sale.— Attention i« directed to the important sale of sheep, cattle, lorses, valuable household furniture, etc.. iy the N.Z. .Loan and M.A. Co,, in conjunction with Mr K. F. Gray, on account of F. H. Barker, Esq., who has let his farm. The stock will bo sold at Winchester Fair on the 12th June, and the honseiiold furniture, etc., at the Homestead, Korari, on the following day. Jubilee Fountain. —On the 2lat June the Mayor of Timaru ; Mr M. Jonas, will “open tin) Jubilee Fountain” in that place, which is now almost completed. The Mayor has also promised to pay a debt of £26 Os 1M existing on the fountain, and give four drinking cups. The names of the Governor of the Colony, and of tl o Mayor and Town Clerk of Tim mi are now to be added to ihe inscriptions on the s'ructure. Personal. —The many friends of the Rev, GK Barclay will regret to hear that ha is still confined to his hou-e suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. The rev. gentleman was taken ill shortly after the late Presbyterian bazaar, the attack probably being induced by his exertions in connection with the gathering. It is to be hoped that Mr Barclay will soon be about again, as bis absence from ihe community is much felt by all chases.

Tbe Plan or Campaign.— ln a speech at Kilmurrin, County Limerick, on May 4th, Mr Dillon advised the people to adopt the plan of campaign, and boycott all persons who evicted farmers. Though the people, he said, were bound to obey he commands of the Pope in matters of church discipline, they would not have their politics dictated to them by his Italians. Tha Irish leaders to counteract the effect of the Pope’s edict* ate circulating circulars calling on members of the National League to stand firm and arranging for twenty simultaneous League, meetings. Band op Hope, TEMtJKA.—Ths monthly • meeting of the Presbyterian Band of Hope was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. In the absence of the Rev. Mr Dixon, Mr J. Anderson presided. There was a good attendance, and the programme was gone through successfully. A duet by Miss Russell and Mr Winning elicited a special round of applause. Recitations were given by Misses Smith, McCaskill, Goodey, Metson, and Cruickshank, and Masters Anderson and McCaskill; reading by Miss Storey ; two glees, by the Misses Russell and Messrs McCaskdl and Winning. After singing hymn No 68, tbe meeting closed with the benediction. Local Indusxkt, —ln another column will be found an advertisement by Mr B. Edwards, Kenningtou Works, near Invercargill, in which ho calls attention to his own make of gorso knives. He Is, so far as we know, the only man in tbe colony making gorse knives, and we hope that his enterprise will meet with success. Mr Edwards called at our office yesterday and showed some of these knives. They are of various makes and sizes, and appear to be much superior to the imported article while the price is less. These knives have practically driven the imported article out of Southland, and we hope that before long they will drive them out of New Zealand, Mr Edwards gives a guarantee with •■very knife, and if it does not turn out as it ought, it is taken back, and another giyen in its place. That is more than is given with imported articles, and therefore the advantage is altogether on the side of the locally made. We hope Mr.Bdwards will have success, and that tbe public will give the articles ha has produced at least a fair trial.

Football. — ln the course of their tour through the colony the English visitors played nine.matches, of which four were returns, The visitors won six, lost two and drew one. They obtained eleven goals and eight tries against seven goals and three tries, or 43 points against 24 points.—The match between the Waihi second fifteen and the represents tires of the Timaru Pirates came off in Timaru on Thursday afternoon. The Waihi team arrived on the ground shortly after three o’clock in o four-in-hand belonging to Messrs J. Mundell and Co,, and piloted by Mr E. Scolt. The teams were composed as follows ; —Waihi (colours) —Back : Millard ; threequarters : Temple, Austin and Morrisj halves; Stewart (captain), and Morrison ; forwards : Slack, McLeod, Coppin (2), J. J. Hiskens, Mahan, Hardy and Bissett, (one man short). Pirates (black) —Back ; West; three-quarters: Oxby (Captain), Shepherd and Strachan : halves : Wilson and Jones; forwards : Gray, Hobbs, Mahan, McDonald, Hassall, Powell, Cork, shrimpton, and Cullman. Timaru got the kick off. The match was well contested, but the boms team proved too good for the visitors, and won the match by two tries to nil. In the evening the Pirates entertained the visitors at a dinner in the Ship Hotel, and a very enjoyable time was spent. We regret that pressure on our space, compels ua to curtail our report.

The Chinese Conseebnob, —Government have not decided definitely upon their representative to the Chinese Conference, but it will probably be either Mr Oliver or Mr Holiest on, or perhaps both. The letter is said to have special knowledge of the subject. Hilton School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Hill on School Committee was hr-M on (ho 27th ult. Present — Messrs 11. Skinner (Chairman), Beattie, Hide, Leary, Ryan, Toomey, and Hooke. The minutes of the previous mooting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Beard of Education, informing the Committee that the sum of £4 5a had been p'dd to their credit for incidentals; from (he Geraldine Road Board, enclosing a cheque for £1 for use of school for election purposes. Only one tender was received for erecting a door in the class-room, that of A. Patrick, at £2 fid. On the motion of Mr Leary, seconded by Mr Ryan, A. Patrick’s tsnders whs accepted. The Chairmen stated he had arranged with Miss Constable to edeaa the school for £lO per annum. The Chairman and Mr Beattie were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, and the meeting terminated.

Masonic.— A meeting of the Southern Star Lodge, No. 619, 5.0., Geraldine, was held on Thursday evening last. Tim Lodge was opened in the usual manner by the R.W.M., Bro. W. Ooltman, senr. There was a good attendance of members, and also a visitor from the Oamaru Lodge, present. During the evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing twelve months: —R.W.M., Bro. W, Ooltman, re-elected W.D.M., Bro. J. Williams; W.S.M., Bro. D. Clouston ; S.W., Bro. A. Reid j J.W., Bro. A. Spence; Secretary, Bro. J. W. Pye; Treasurer, Bro. R. Taylor, S.D. Bro W. W. Brothers; J.D., Bro. G. H. Patrick ; 1.G., Bro. R. Scott; Tyler, Bro. C. Walker ; Stewards, Bros. S. Mundeil and G. J. Roskruge ; Chaplain, Bro. Rev. G. Barclay ; Auditors, Bros. W, Willoughby and N. Dunlop. It was decide dto hhk the Rev, J, Hillj D.G.M., to visit Geraldine and install the officers. Other business in connection with the installation was left to a Committee to attend to. After routine business (he Lodge was closed in the usual form by thoR.W.M. . Alexsndeotna Lodge, 1.0.0. P., TeMUEA. — The regular fortnightly meeting of the above Lodge was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday evening last. There was a good att j ndanc<*, about twenty-five members being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and eonfirmed. One candidate, who had been proposed for admission at a previous meeting, was admitted as a member of the Lodge. The following correspondence was read t—From the Secretary of the Victoria Lodge, Geraldine, forwarding a resolution passed by that Lodge in reply to a circular received by them from the Grand Lodge recommending a change in the representation of subordinate Lodges at the Grand Lodge sessions. It was decided that consideration of the matter bo deferred till next quarterly meeting. The annual return and balance-sheet required by the Registrar of Friendly Societies was read. | Accounts amounting to £3 5s 4i were presented and passed for payment. Nominations for officers during the ensuing terra were made as follows j —For the office of N.G., Bros. J. A. McCaskill and H. Dunford ; for the office of V. 6., Bro. J. Beri; for the office of Secretary, Bro. J. Blyth ; for the office of Treasurer, Bro J. Whitehead. After some business of a routine character had been transacted, the Lodge was closed. The receipts of the evening amounted to £2, " Women Never Think.” If the crabbed old bachelor who uttered this sentiment could bat witness the intense thought, deep study, and thorough investigation of women in determining the best medicines to keep their families well,and would note their sagacity and wisdom iu selecting Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters at the best, and demonstrating it by keeping their families in perpetual health, at a mere nominal expense, bo would be forced to acknowledge that such sentiments are baseless and false.— Picayune. Coughs, Colds, Beonohitis, &0., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “ Lung Preserver.” This old-established and favorite medicine is peasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. For testimonials, see advt. Sold by all patert medicine vendors.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

Geraldine Town Board—Publish abstract of accounts.

H. Fly, Geraldine—Advertisement re red grevbound pup, B. Edwards, Kennington Works, Invercargill—Notice re solid steel gorse knives.

Webster and Macdonald—lnvite tenders for building auction room and store, labor only.

K, F. Gray—Sells fat and store sheep, pigs, cattle, etc,, at Winchester Fair on 12th June; receives further entries till date of sale.

J. B. Binley, Temuka—Thanks the many friends who so willingly and ably assisted in extinguishing the fire at his place on Wednesday night. N.Z. and A; Land Co. and 3L F. Gray— Important sale of sheep, cattle, horses, valuable household furniture, etc., on account of F. H. Barker, Esq. J, Mundell and Co.—Publish entries for monthly stock sale at Geraldine on Wednesday next; have farm of 250 acres, situated near Cooper’s Creek, for sale. White, Smithson, and Raymond, Barristers and Solicitors—Have disolved partnership ; Messrs Smithson, Raymond, and Wilson Smith will practice in the offioe at Geraldine occupied by the late firm.