LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1766, 21 July 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Ashley Skat. Messrs Dixon, Saunders, ant Verrall have been nominated for the AsliLy seat. Red CloYbß SEBD.—A North Canterbury farmer, Mr G. H. Martin, has this season harvested two tans and a-half of red clover seed, a splendid sample. The humble bee is evidently now well established, and farmers are feeling the benefit. New Zealand Coal. Last year the output of New Zealand coal was 558,620 lons, being an increase on the output of the previous year of 24,000 tons. The quantity exported last year was 44,129 tons, including 31,174 tons used for coaling mail steamers, Lkctdkb. —The Rev. R. S. Bunn will deliver a lecture on “ Life in the Backwoods of America,” in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, next Tuesday even ng. It is to be hoped that the weather will prove favorable for the occasion, and (hat there will be n lirgo attepdanpe, ns, without doub', those present will enjoy * tro4 ?

Detective Changes. —Detective K rby, for many years stationed at Timiru, has been l.iansferred to Chris church, Detective Nod, the head of the Detective Force there, coming to Timaru, Football. —A match between the Probables and Possibles in the fort booming match Natives v. South Canterbury, at Timaru on Tuesday next, takes place in the Victoria Park, Temuka, to-day, and all foo'hallers who can possibly attend are r quested to do so. It may be mention that, on Tuesday the lust noith train will not leave Timaru t II 5.30 p.m., in order to enable visitors to the match to return the same evening. A largo attendance of the public is exp.-cted.

The Giband National Steeplechases.— To suit the convenience of those who may wish to pay a visit to Christchurch next week for the Grand National Steeplechases and Hunt Club meeting, excursion tickets, available for return till the 30th, will be issued on the 25th inst., and for the first train on the 261 b. The fares fiom Temuka, Winchester, and Orari will be found in our advattising columns, and it is a'so notified that the first train on the 26th will start earlier than usual.

Delated Train.- The express tra : n from Dunedin was an hour late yesterday, in consequence of an accident which occurred at the Blueskin Cliffs. It appears thut during the night or eatly in the morning hundreds of tons of stone fell down off the cliffs, rendering the railway completely impassable The train from Dunedin came as far as the damaged place, and passengers bad great difficulty in walking.aorpss to where another train was waiting for them, at a distance of about 100 yards, ar.d in this came along. Some 50 men were at work at clearing the track, and .it was expected they would finish yesterday. Accidents are getting so frequent now in this fearfully dangerous place that people are beginning to get afraid of travelling on the line at all, and it is very probable it will result id sending largo numbers by sea. Zkalandia Rinks. — The popularity of rinkmg in Geraldine and Temuka is likely lo receive a stimulus by the enterprise of the Zealmdia Kinking Company. At Geraldine on Wednesday night there is to bo a Grand Handicap Race, the prize for which will be a pair of first-class skates. There is likely lo be a large attendance, both of spectators and competitors. On Monday week, July 30tb, the large Volunteer drilishsd at Temuka will be opened as a rink on which occasion there will be a handicap race for footballers, and a ball. Dancing will commence at 10 p.m, The management have arranged for excellejt music, and refreshments will be provided. From the fact that fancyicostamos are allowed the scene is likely to be a gay one. The hall will give a skating space ef upwarde of 5000 equare feet, and will be second in accommodation to none in South Canterbury. Tickets for the ball are obtainable from Messrs Coltereli, Timaru, and Mr Q. J, Ma-on, and at the rink.

Temuka Riples. Final arrangements have now been made for tba competition between the active and honorary members for the subscription Challenge Cup. Not more than ten, nor less than seven, members will compete in each match, which will take place quarterly. The first match will probably be fired on Saturday, July 30, but due notice will be given in the regimental orders. The following is the list of active members selected to compete t —lst Squad j Captaiu Hayburst, Dr Campbell, Sergeant Woodhead, Corporal Mason, Privates Austin, Bill, Bari, Carr, Egan, Gunnlon, and I. Uden. 2nd Squad : Lieutenant Findlay, Corporals Levens and Clinch, Privates D, Angland, Brinkman, Cartwright, Cooper, Hart, Radbourn, B. S. Smith, and Webb, 3rd Squad; Color-Ser-geant Coira, Corporals Whitehead and Heap, Privates Huy, Husband, Lavery, Rehu, Sims, Smallndge, and Wilks, 4th Squad ; Lirut, White, Sergeant Hobbs, Bugler Findlay, Privates W. Angland, Blissett, A. Clinch, Russel, Scott, Spillane, Uden, and Wall, The cup to be competed for is a paitieuhrly valuable one. It is a plain silver goblet, standing 10 inches high, and measuring inches across the bowl. It is now on view at the Wallingford Hotel, Temuka,

Accidents. —On Thursday morning a railway surface man named McQueen fell through the sleepers of the Opihi railway bridge. He sustained some severe contusions, but luckily escaped injuries to his head. He was conveyed by his comrades to Temuka, where be was attended by Dr Hayes. With rest it is expected he will shortly be able to resume work.—On Friday morning a shepherd named McKinnon whilst crossing the Temuka river had a very disagreeable experience. When in midstream the mare he was riding made strenuous efforts to rid herself of her burden and ultimately succeeded in doing so by lying down. McKinnon received a complete ducking and had to cross the stream on foot, He managed however to capture his trouble* some stead, and proceeded upon his journey apparently oblivious of his drenched garments; — At Pleasant Point yesterday afternoon a twelve-months-old child of Mr Downe’s was accidentally struck on the eye with a hammer by another child with whom it was playing. The little one was partially stunned, and appearing to suffer severely, was brought to Temuka, where Dr Hayes attended to its injuries,—Mr Hartley, who m.t with so bad ao accident at Mr 0. Si cry’s stables on Wednesday is progressing favorably.

Social Gathering. — A very pleasant informal gathering of members and friends of the Presbyterian Church, Temuka took place last evening -.in the Oddfellows’Hall. The discussion of matters connected w>th and the arrangements for furthering the projected bsziar was the u.timate object of the meeting, but prior to business a very, choice tea, provided by the lady members of the congregation, was partaken of. No charge for admistion was made, but all friends of the ohuroh ware made equally welcome. After tea, glees, recitations, and vocal and instrumental selections, with intervals of conversation served to while away the time until about half past nine, when the Rev. Mr Dickson took the chair and a conversational discussion took place re the baxiar, etc. The Chairman gave a brief outline of what had been done up to the present and said that the time had now come when the need of the assistance of gentlemen was felt. He suggested that a working Committae should be formed, who could arrange various duties among themselves. The following Committee was then appointed ; —Messrs J. Blyth, junr., P. K. Gray, H. Cross, D. Taylor, R. and D. Winning, Bhaw, Rutland, Mogridge,Naughton, Balfour, Lyons, Guild, Cooper, 8, Oaia, JB. Whitehead, G, Woodhead, Sim, J. Yelvin, and W. Bryars, with power to add to their nnipher. Messrs J, MpOaskill and F- K. Gray were appointed secretaries. Mr Bryars then proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, complimenting them upon the manner in which they had come forward in the interest of the church, and with the full determination of freeing it from debt, Messrs Flint and Cross endorsed most fully Mr Bryars’ remarks, and Mi K. F. Gray also said a few words to the same effect. He expressed the pleasure he had experienced ia being present that evening, and wished that similar gatherings could be frequently arranged The proposition was carried most enthusiastically. After singing the National Anthem the proceedings were brought to a close. ,

Wksletan Chubch, Temdka.— The Rev R, 8. Bunn will conduct the morning and evening Services at this Church, to-morrow. In the morning the subject of his address will be “ Immeasurable abounding Grace,” and in the evening “ Representative Men, Gain and Abel; or, Infidelity versus Christianity.” In Ibe afternoon the rev. gentleman will preach at Hilton. Pocket-Picking at a Funeral. — A mat, named William Thompson was arrested at Christchurch on Wednesday on a charge of stealing a purse containing half-a-sovereigo, the property of Mrs M. E. Barry. The theft, is alleged to have taken place at a Salvation Army funeral. During the proceedings Mrs Barry missed the purse, and charged the prisoner, who was standing by her, with the theft. In drawing out his handkerchief the purse fell out of accused’s pocket. Cricket, -In the match between the Australian and English Elevens, at Stoke, on the 13th, the former won by an innings and 135 runs. The first of a series of three matches between the Australians and All-England was played «t Lords on the 17th, and won by the Australians by 61 runs. Scores—Australians c First innings, 116 j second, 00 j tola), 176. Englishman : First innings, 53 ; second, 62 ; total, 115. About 20,000 persons witnessed the match, and the Australians were loudly cheered.—The return match between JGentlemen and Players was won by the latter bv an innings and 30 runs.—The match between Eton and Harrow was won by Harrow by 156 runs. The Volunteer Drillshkd, Temuka.— Arrangements have been completed for flooring the Volunteer Drill Shed, Temuka, and the contractors, Messrs Clinch and Lloyd, made a start with the work yesterday. In view of the building being utilized as a skating rink the specifications for the floorin' have been specially arranged. The sleepers will be of black pine and the flooring boards of special size. No sails will be visible, and the ends will be mitred, so thatjthere will be practically little or no resistance in making the circuit of the hall on wheels. The work is to be completed by to-day week. The co.-t is borne partly by the Company and partly by the Zeakndia Rink Company, to whom cei tain concessions in the shape of rent are Lo be made by the Volunteers. The Long wood N uggbt.— Considerable excitement was oaused (says the Riverton correspondent of the Otago Daily Times) when a miner named Henry Ward brought into town from one of the Longwood claims t he largest nugget of pure gold ever found in New Zealand. The nugget is flat, and much water-worn, and about the size of the palm of a man’s hand, One Side is pure gold; thortlvr has a piece of the native quartz embedded, prob-bly 2oz or 3oz in weight. The,whole nuaget, weighs 360z2dwl 15gr, and forms as mignifioent a specimen ns well could be conceived. The nugget was exhibited in the warden’s com t, and it has been suggested that Iho Government should have it sent over lo the Melbourne Exhibition as a sample from tiio goHfields of Now Zealand in 1888.

CoUBSING. — The Dunedin Plumpton Coursing Meet ng concluded on Thursday. The St. Leger Stakes (winner £4O, runner-up £2O) was won by Mr Haskett’s Flora 11, by Smoker—Lou se, Mr Kidd's Kmsky, by Sardius—Kirwee, being runner-up. The Inaugural Stakes (winner £SO, runner-up £2s)’was won by Mr D. M. Ross’ w kU d Ringer, by Rmgwood—Zoebeda, Mr Capslick’s (ns) bd r d Quintana, by Kingfisher— Real Grit, being runner-up. The Consolation was won by Mr If. Mahoney's bd w d shamrock, by Hurlingham—Harmony ; Mr R. Blackham’s f d Newton, by Red Pine—Whiff, rupper-up. —At a meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club Committee it was drcided t) undertake to hold ihe NewZodand W .terloo Cup for 1888, of 64 clogs at £l2 10s each, on the Fo bury Plumpton on August 16th, 17th, and 18th. Volunteer Regulations.— New volunteer regulations will shortly ba ismed. Instead of the rule which requires two-thirds of a company to attend drill in or er to constitute a parade the new regulations will only require one-half of the company to be present. Under this arrangement the volunteers will ba afforded opportunities of makiug up for the reduction in the capitation grant. Temperance Contention. —It is intended to hold an International Temperance Convention in Melbourne daring November next, and the promoters have written to Mr 0. Goldie, M.H.8., requesting him to be present, and to allow himself to be nominated as one of the Yioe-Presidents. The Convention lasts.over a week, and includes an exhibition of temperance journalistic literature. Haunted Me. A working man eaye: " Debt, poverty, and Buffering haunted me for years, earned by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did no good. 1 wai completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I procured Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters and commenced their use, and in one month we were all well, and none of us have been sick a day since; and I want to «y to all poor men, you can keep your f tmiliee well a year with Dr flonle’e American Hop Bitters for less than one doctor’s visit will cost.”—Ohrietian Advocate. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, &0,, are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “ Lung Preserver.” This old-established and favorite medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. For testimonials, see advt. Sold by all patect medicine endors.

HYNOP.SIB OP ADVERTISEMENTS. Wesleyan Obircb, Temuka—Services for ta-morrow. Lecture at Temuka—By Rev. R. S. Bunn on Tuesday evening next. David Johnstone, near Mr Palmer’s, Temuka—Has house and ground to let. N.Z, Railways—Train arrangements for Grand National Steeplechases and Hunt Club Steeplechases. Zealandia Rink—lmportant notice re race at Geraldine, aud opening in drillshed in Temuka on July 30th. J. Ballantyne and Co., Victoria House, Timaru Notify that their great annual stocktaking clearing sale is now on. X. F. Gray—Sells traction engine and com* bine, horses, cattle, etc., at Waitohi Downs on Monday, unLss claim is previously settled. H. R. Webb, Chairman School Commissioners Canterbury Provincial District— Invite tenders for lease of reserve adjoining Geraldine Flat School and reserve two miles south of Geraldine.

J. W. Pye, Victoria Hous>, Geraldine— Advertises that he is giving best value in all kinds of clothing, boots uad shoes, etc., independent of any clearing sale j has a few cheap clearing lines; dressmaking and mil linery on the premises.