LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1754, 23 June 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Skin Baib.— Messrs J. M undell and Go. bold a skin sale on the 25th of June.

Rabiitsiins. —Habbitskins to the value of £108,229 were exported last year, threefourths being from Otago,

Obiokbt.- The match between the Australian Eleven and Eleven of England concluded on Wednesday lest, the Australians winning it with ten wickets to spare. The AaENX-QENERAiSHif.—A rumor is current in Wellington that Sir Harry Atkinson will be the next Agent-General. Prominent freetraders are caid to be trying to per&uude him to accept the position. The Vacant Judgeship.—There is a split in the Cabinet over the appointment of a successor to the late Mr Justice Johnston. Pome of the members favor Acting-Judge Ward, while others urge the appointment of Mr Haggitt, of Dunedin. Coursing. —The second coursing meeting of the United Canterbury Club took place at the Levels on Thursday, and was fairly successful. The Timaru Cup of £lB, runnerup £7 4s, for all-aged dogs, was won by Mr D. Mahoney’s bd d Agent, w th Mr MoGeprge's blk w d Secretary runner-up. The Levels otakes of £l2, runner-up £4 16s, for puppies, was iron by Mr Lee’s f b Yorkshire Lass, with Messrs Dalgleish’s r d Haymarket runner-up.

I Young New Zealand.—At the Ashburton Police Court the other day two lads, named Leatberby and McKee, were further charged with assaulting another youth, B. Buchanan. Buchanan gave evidence that bis assailants had shanghaied him, thrown stones, and threatened to stab him with a pocket knife. Buchanan threatened to schost his opponents with a bow and arrow, and afterwards had a struggle with his youthful opponents. The information were dismissed. Illicit Distillation.— Representations have been made to the Government from various sources relative to the illicit distillation of spirits going on throughput the colony. Homo idea of the extent of the practice may be gathered from the fact that Inspector Shearman informed a Minister and Mr Goldie that rigid measures for.the detection and punishment of offenders would mean an increase of no less a. sum than £150,000 per annum to the revenue from spirit duty. Death oe a Doctoe.—Dr Johnson, a wellknown medical practitioner in the Waimea district, lost his life list week while riding to attend a case where;his services were required. The first intimation received was the return of the doctor’s horse without his owner. Search being made, the body was discovered in a gully, and from appearances it was evident thit the doctor hud been thrown by the horse, and h : s foot catching in the stirrup he wus dragged for some distance on a rough pebbly road. Love and Mubdeb. —A baroness, wellknown in Brussels as one of the most elegant, cultivated, and intellectual ornaments of society, became violently enamoured some time ago of a young fellow in the employment of a butcher in that city. She took him from his occupation, supplied him with plenty of money, and had the mortification of knowing (hot ho dissipated it upon disreputable amours. In a fit of passion she assassinated her protege, and the Court of Assize has just sentenced her to 12 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.

An Unloosed tor Amendment. —During the discussion in ihe House of Representatives at. Sydney on the address of condolence to the Dowager Empress Mr Buchanan said, whilst admitting the Emperor Frederick's nobleness of character privately, he was a despot, and was the House going to affirm that a despot’s death was an irreparable Ios« to the cause of freedom and human progress ? He moved the omiss on of that poition of the address. The amendment, which created a great sensation, was seconded by Mr Garland, and was lost on a division by 60 to 3.

Ranoitata Island.—The Rev. R. S. Bunn will conduct afternoon and evening services at Rangitata Island to-raorrow, and on Monday; evening will lecture on “ Victoria Reminiscences." The Temuka choir will be present.

Geraldine Amateubs.— By an advertise ment appearing in another column it will be seen that the performance by the above in aid of the Geraldine Literarv Institute will take place on the 26th and 27th insts., instead of the 27th and 28th as previously advertised. Those who pay the Oddfellows’ Hall a visit on t he occasion of these performances will pro* bably enjoy a treat, as the performers who hare been entrusted with the pieces are rehearsing most assiduously,

Eiflb Shooxins.— A rifle shooting match has been arranged to take p'ace at .Geraldine oi Thursday, the 28th ibst., between a; team of seven men from the Geraldine Rifles and a similar number from the Timaru Navnle. The following will represent Geraldine Lieut. Ward, Uol.-Sorgt. dtonehouan, Sergt. Flomtning, Bugler Stonehouse, Oorpl. Brown, Private Chivervon, Private H. Bennett. The conditions of the match are 200 and 300 yds, seven shots at each range, Wimbledon marking and scoring. Salvation Army, Temuka.— A coffee supper to welcome Cadet Munro (who has been attached iq the station), from Ashburton, was given in the barracks at Temuka on Thursday evening, and was very successful . Addresses were given by Captain anW.i'Mra Williams (of TimTo), “ Special” Smith, Captain Buick Lieutenant Pal f on, and Cadet Munro (Tarauka), Mrs Macintosh and Mr Morton (Timarn), »nd a number of soldiers gave their testimony. About 200 partook of the coffee supper, the provisions for which were supplied by Mr T. Barr. The proceedings terminated shortly after ten o’clock. Alleged Sheep Stealing.— At the R.M. Court,.Timarn, on Wednesday last, Henry Russell was charged with ’ killing two sheep with intent to steal the oaroase, the property of W. Grant. The prisoner, who had been out of employment for some time,, was camped among some goree bushes in a paddock belonging to Mr Grant at the Wasbdyke. When be wus arrested the carcase of a sheep was found in his possession, which be said he bad bought of a passing drover for 2s. The value of the sheep found was said to be 7s or Bs. Two sheep were found to be missing from the paddock in which prisoner was camped, which was well fenced. The prisoner, who stoutly affirmed bis innocence, was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court. The Timabu .Jubilee Mbmobial.— The ceremony of handing over to the Mayor of Timaru the Ornamental Fountain end Lamp erected opposite the Postoffice in commemoration of the Queen’s Jubilee took place on Thursday evening last, and was witnessed by several thousand people. Prior to the ceremony, the Friendly Societies, headed by volunteers and brass band, held a torchlight procession. A first-rate display of fireworks was made by the Timaru Fire Brigade. Some good speeches were made on the occasion, and the'whole affair was a great success. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present Hie Worship the Mayor, Mr Jonas, and Mrs Jonas with a handsome solid silver tea urn and claret jug (valued at about £100), as a mark of appreciation by the citizens. The Railway Commission.— lt is said that Government have received a further communication from the Agent-General regarding the Railway Commissionorship. It is to the effect that Sir Edmund Watkin and Mr Midlay advise positively that there is.no likelihood of obtaining such a man as would be needed to fill the position of Chief Commissioner under the Act as it now stands for a less salary than £3500, and that even at that: rate they would not take the responsibility of making any appointment, but would merely make the provisions! recommendation, with the understanding that the appointment would be somewhat of a speculation. A rumor was current that Government intended to appoint Colonel Trumble of Taranaki, Mr E. G. Wright of Canterbury, and Mr Nicholas of Dunedin, to seate on the Board, but this has been denied. Football. —A practice match in connection with the Waihi Club will be held on the Winchester ground at 3 o’clock to-day. The teams will be picked from members residing in the north and south ends of the district. The .following are the teams t South Full-back, R. Smith j three-quarter-backs, O. N. Macintosh, A. Shallard, and W. Stewart; half-backs, T. Hart and M. McLeod ; forwards, F. Shallard, W. Brinkman, J. McLeod, J. Austin, A. Bissete, E. Wagstaff, H. B. 8m th, W. Lewis, and H. James; emergencies, R. McLeod, H. F. Hirte, and T, Blissett. North Backs, Moore, Fish, Temple, Ealaugber, Fitzgerald (captain), and Stewart; forwards, H. N. Hiskens, Slack, Burn, Bennett, A. Stewart. Fly, Black, Flemming, Harding ; emergency, H, Smith.— A oup match between the Ttmuka and Timaru Clubs will be played on the grounds,of the latter to-day; The following will represent Temuka*—Blytb, Yelvin, Roberts, Gray, Dyson, Clinch, Simpson, Carr, Anglmd, lionold, SmitH, Hope, Toby, Bissett, and Williams j emergency, Livery. The drag will leave the Crown Hotel, Temuka, at 12,45 p.m. sharp, and all players are requested to bo punctual, so as the game may be finished before darkness sets in. Plain Speaking.—At a meeting held at Waipawa on a recent Sunday afternoon, Father Ahern, according to the Woipawa Mail, fspoka aa follows:—“ He could not believe that the Holy Father had condemned as an immoral practice boycotting and the "Plan of Campaign,’’nor could be believe that his Holiness had. said that the money raised by the Land League was got by extortion. There was more extortion in the raising of the money that was sent to Rome as Peter’s Pence. He desired to speak of the Holr Father with the great ?efc reverence, but he must maintain that Peter’s Fence was obtained by the raising of the voice of religion when it was demanded of the people. If boycotting was immoral, how was it the Church of Rome had not found it out before this ? What was excommunication but boycotting, and that had been practised by the Holy Catholic Church for 1880 years. He did not wish te bo considered a second Dr M’Glynn, but he must give utterance to bis feelings, and be did so with all respect for, the authorities at Rome. It was quite possible that a bad use of boycotting bad been made in some instances, but the league had altogether done good work for the Irish people, and had stood between them and tyranny and oppression.” From th« Hub. There is perhaps no tonio offered to the people that possesses as much real intrinsic value as Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters, just at this season of the year, when the stomach needs an appetiser, or the blood needs purifying, the cheapest and best remedy is Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters. An ounoe of prevention is worth a pound of cure; don’t wait until you ate prostrated by a unease that may take months for you to recover in. Boston Globe.

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