LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1771, 2 August 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Customs. —During the month of July £1520 was collated at the port of Timaru. G.B.V. Social.—A, social gathering under the auip'oes of the Geraldine Bides takes place in the Volunteer Hall this evening, Pleasant Vallei School Committee.— The postponed monthly meeting of this Committee takes place on Saturday evening next, Stock Sale. —The monthly sale of stock at Geraldine yesterday was well attended, and'lbe large number of entries were mostly d spaaed of at good prices. Rate—ln our advertising columns it ia notified that at the next meeting of the Mount Peel Road Board a rale of one farthing in the £ will be struck. The rate book is now open for inspection. Auction Sake. —There was a very large attendance at Mr Gray's rale of Mr Winning’s goods yesterday, at Temuka. The bidding was spirited, and some things sold well, but valuable articles of clothing were knocked down at very low prices.

Sudden Death or a Horse. —A valuable horse belonging to Me M. Moore, of Waitohi, dropped down suddenly yesterday and died. Mr Moore drove doivo to Temuka, and after crossing the Te» muka river on his way home the horse dropped down and died immediately. Pigeon Flting.—A pigeon race from Oamaru to Christchurch took place on Monday. There were seven entries. The weather was not favorable, being dull, and the breeze was dead ahead, Mr Mather’s Socket proved the winner. It did the distance, 148 2-lOthj miles, in 4hrs 9mio, the same owaerVMagic being second. Concert and Dance at South RakgitATA.—The wet weather prevailing last weak caused the concert and dance in aid of the incidental fund of the South Bangitale School to be postponed, Monday evening has now been fixed as the date on which they will take plaoe, and it is to be hoped the Committee will be more fortunate as regards the weather on this occasion, and that the school will be crowded.

Lecture at Temuka.— The Rev. E. 1), Cecil will deliver a lecture in the Temuka Volunteer Hall to-morrow evening on “The Tercentenary of the Spanish Armada.’’ The proceeds will bo devoted to the funds of St. Saviour’s Church Sunday School, and the chair will be occop'ed by the Rpv. T. A- Hamilton. Tfie prige of admission is very low, and, despite the coldness of the weather at piotent, Ihere should be a good attendance,

Mouth Island Runs.— Sir George Grey has given notice to move in the House for a return of *ll leasee of South Island runs with particulars. Sunday Shootins. —Sir John Hall is going to move in the direction of putting a .stop to Sunday shooting when this constitutes a reasonabia source of annoyance to the community.

The Pinks,— The formal opening of the hrge drillshed at Temijka as a Skating Rink takes place this evening. There will be a grand display of skating, and this will be followed by a ball. Beands of Sheep. — A member is urging Government to compel auctioneers to keep a register of brands of sheep sold at| auction by them, in order to check sheepstealing, the registers to be open to inspection of Justices and the police. The Queen and Ibbland.— Efforts are being made in Dublin to bring about a visit of ihe Queen to Ireland this year. It is pointed out that Her Majesty has reigned some 18,700 days,' and out faf that extended period the total time she has resided in Ireland has been only eighteen days. Law Costs.— At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on Tuesday, in Chambers, before Mr Justice Ward, Mr coynt appeared on behalf of, defendants in the case Shaw, Savin,'and A biou Company v. Timaru Harbor Board, to apply that a summons should issue .calling on the plaintiffs to show cause why appointments for taxation of costs herein should not be set aside. Mr Berwick for plaintiff*. His Honor, . after argument, dismissed the summons. : . v: ; No Faith, Recently -b Mr- Wilcox, of Auckland, wrote to King Thwhiao, notifying him of the presence, of Madame Duflot in Auckland, and advisin'g the dusky monarch to come down and get treated for his { rheumatism and other aliments. An autograph reply, written in Maori on a post card (says the Auckland Star) has - just been received, and the following is a translation of the contents t— '* To Wilcox.—Your letter has arrived. I have no paddle to pull in your canoe, and no bridge to arrive at tbe place you indicate, Another thing is, it is quite impossible for me to come. ►— Kino fAWHIAO.” Apparently His Majesty has no faith in “ Canadian Purfume," A Lost Legacy.— Henry George has lost a legacy. The Hatchings will case was decided by Vice-Chancellor Bird, of New Jersey,, in favor of the contesting heirs. Hutchings was a wealthy farmer in Gloucester county and became a c invert to tbe George doctrine of laud ownership, and a clause of his will contained a bequest to Henry George for the purpose of disseminating hi# theories among tbe people. The heirs contended that the bequest was neither charitable, benevolent, nor educational. The Yict.Chancellor, in ,his opinion, add that George advocated, practices in respect of real estate in violation of the laws of the land. He could not sanction the spreading of such a sentiment. The will was therefoie broken. - Technical Education.— The Colonies and India, commenting on the movemeut in favor of technical education in the Colony of Victoria, says it will not be the fault 9,UJhe Victorian Government if is neglected, ,as there is a ieeling in the Cabinet that if the country is to pr> grass the rising generation should have the advantage of technical teaching. The Minister of Public Instruction has issued a minute on the policy of founding a Victorian Technical University, which is a digest of some of the evidence, given before our own Royal Commissioner on Technical Instruction. Mr Pearson estimates the initial . expenditure involved in the foundation of a separate technical university at from £500,000 to a million, besides the yearly endowment of at least £30,000, Tbe latter s‘im appears oat of proportion to the average endowments of such institutions in Europe aod America. It is not doubted that the monsy required will be freely voted, SUGfESTiTE.r- 1 The Melbourne Daily Telegraph sees in the proceedioga which took place at the Hibernian Hall ou the occasion of « boxing contest between Surke and Slavin evidence that “ the most attractive performance to the citizens of Melbourne i« not a great concert, nor a great debate, nor a great sermon, but a fifth-rate boxing exhibition. The crowds of eager citizens who yelled and struggled and swore at the doors of the Hibernian Hall were, at least, dreadfully in earnest. The tariff of admission was high, for a seat on the platform cost a pound." And it goes on to relate that “ a contingent of enterprising ticketholders stormed the back of the hall. Access was only to be had through, a pfetty high window, and lespectable citizens, obese aod middleaged—lawyers, be it whispered, and doctors, and men on 'Change—cheerfully paid in go'd fdr a ‘ leg-up,' and clambered like schoolboys or burglars, with much damage to their apparel, through a broken window to gain a glimpse of the ennobling spectacle wiihio. A real Jive marquis, it is recorded, who is honoring these shores with his illustrious presence, received a ‘leg-up’ liko meaner men, and dragged his noble form across the broken glass' to the spot where the great Burke and the immortal Slavin were to hitler each .other's features out of shape. 1 ’ Accident.— On, last Tuesday the Rev. T. A. Hamilton and the Rev, B. D. Cecil had 8 narrow escape injury. They were on their way to Mr James Guild’s house in the,Rev. Mr Hamilton's buggy when something caused the Imisa to bolt, and pu led with all their plight at 1 -’ reins their efforts provejl ineffectual bring the horse to “a reasonablo'frarae of mind,” He continued his wjld flight for about halLar.mile, when the wheel sinking suddenly into a rut in tho road .Sgave the buggy such a violent shaking that both the occupants were sent spinning out onto the road. Mr Hatnl'on escaped without the slightest injury, but Mr Qecil got. much bruised awl shaken, and o :e of his legs was much hurt, Tht boggy rug also fall out with the occupants of the buggy, aad Mr Hamilton spread it out for Mr Cecil, who was suffering a good deal of pain, to lie 00. After having looked after Mr Cecil he went towards Mr Guild’s house; which was not far off, and met some of Mr Guild's itnen returning with the buggy. The horse, it appear*, went along the road as straight as an arrow till it reached Mr Guild’s house, and, the gate being open, turned iia there without sustaining any injury. He then went racing around the paddpok 'till qanght 'by some of Mr Guild's workmen, who returned with hipi and removed the rev, gentlemen to Mr Guild’s house. From latest accounts we leurn that Mr Cecil is getting on all right, snd tpaf: fle will deliver his promised lecture to-morrow evening in the Yoluotetr Hall, Temuka.

A Pbospebous Cobps.— The Waimste Volunteers commenced the year with a credit balance of £9 19s 4d. Their expenditure ha* been £lll 5- sd, and they have now a credit balance of £B9 6s Bd,

Illegal Raffle. — John Stack, a farmer on the Levels Plains, was lined 20s and costs, £2 6s, for having illegally raffled a horse, contrary ti the Gaming and Lotteries Act. the Resident Magistrate said be had rendered himself liable to u fine of £IOO.

Infobmation Wanted. being made in the House of Representatives as to whit engineer laid oil the railway from Dunedin to Waitati, especially the famous poition round the Blueskin Cliff, and also who laid off the Otago Central line from Wingatui to Middlemarob. Fatal Accident.—A lad named John Cookson, aged 15, met with a fatal accident at Seaview, near Timaru, on Sunday last. He was driving three borees to a paddock, and one of them kicked him on the bead, fracturing hie skull. He never recovered consciousness, and died on Monday afternoon. # The Midland Railway.—The Premier has received a cable from the Midland Railway Company,acceptingtheamended clause proposed by the Government re running powers. The contract may be signed at any moment, the difficulties having been seitled. Beneficial Legislation.— Senator Passet's bill to prohibit selling or giving »way cigars, cigarettes, or tobacco to minors was passed without dissent by the American Senate. Under the bill it will be a misdemeanor for a father to give bis twenty-year-old son a cigar. Such a law would be beneficial in this colony.

Death of an Old Settibb.— Nicolo Radove, a well known Mackenzie Country settler and mountaineer, known as “ Big Mick," died at Timaru on Monday, For the last two years or so he bad been one of the guides at tbs Hermitage, Mount Cook. He was one of the earliest settlers in the Mount Cook district, where he at one time owned a couple of runs.

A ddlteeatbd Mini.—At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, a milkman named James Rogers was fined 40s and costs for mixing a quantity of skimmed milk with pure milk, and vending it for sale. He pleaded that it was Sunday morning, when more milk than on week days is re* quired. Captain Wray* 8.M., commented strongly on the dishonesty of the practice, and said the defendant had rendered himself liable to a fins of £2O. He recommended the police to hare the milk tested mors frequently. Waxmate UsbmfloißD.—Mr Fussell, of Timaru, attended at the Courthouse, Walnut p, on Monday, to ascertain the number of persons in need of employment on Government relit-f work. The bu Iding was crowded. The following wages were offered :—Married men, 3s 6d per day if the work is in or near the town, and 4s 6i if th?'work is at a distance necessitating campidft ; single men, 2s 6d if the work is in or near town, or 3s if at a distance. A lirge number accepted the terras. Mtjbdeb of a Wife.—A man named Beid, living near Wanaring, N.S.W., was arrested on Friday, July 22nri, on a charge of murdering his wife. Beid boasted that he knocked his wife down and chopped at her until he was tired, The police, on going to the camp occupied by Raid, found the tody of his wife, who had been chopped about in a terrible manner, one side of the head being hacked to pieces with a tomahawk, Bsid, who is a cook, and appears to be suffering from religious mania, was committed for trill on a charge of murder. A Lucky Comfant.—A nugget, Wsighiag 3860z5, and estimated to yield 3750 is of pure gold, was discovered in the workings of the Burnt Creek Company, Dunolly, Victoria, on July 24th. This is the largest nugget found since July, 1887, when one weighing 6170« s was unearthed in the Midas claim. Two months previously a nugget 1690zs in weight was discovered in the grounds of th» same Company. These are the largest nuggets found in the colony since August, 1880, when one weighing 3300zs was found in Shioer’s gully, Wedderburn. Woeth Tbxi*B. commended the following exercise as a means of warming the body during the severest weather within a few moments Stand erect, with shoulders thrown well back, raise the head, and then inflate the lungs by a slow inspiration through the nose. Keep the breath for ten seconds or longer, and then expel the air from the lunge through the mouth. Repeated a few times when one feels chilly, this exercise soon brings warmth to the whole body, including the bands and feet.

A Family Buened to Death.— A report was, on July 22nd received bjr the police at Romo (Queensland) to the effect that a family bad been burned to death at Maoka* dilla, twenty miles from Romo. It appeals that Mr John Brandon Howard, with bis wife and child, a girl named Florence, retired to bed early on the moraing of the day men* tioned. At aboat two o’clock Howard’s budding was seen to be on fire, and it was burned almost to the ground. No traces of the inmates could be found until later in the morning, when nothing but charred skulls could be found. It is supposed that the fire was caused by the defective construction of the fireplace, and that the sleepers were ran* dered insensible by the smoke and burned to death.

Football.— The following team will represent the Wa<hi Second Fifteen in their match with tbe Tiraaru Pirates to-day ft. McLeod, J. McLeod, M. McLeod, 1. B isset, A. Bisastt, D. Lewis, J. Austin; H. James, D. Stewart, E. Morrison, E. Temple, W. Copping, Black, J. Brown, and SI ck. Emergencies : F. Taylor, J. Hiskens, and H, Copping.—The return match between the Natives and an Otago Fifteen took place at Dunedio on Tuesday, The Otago men were not up to their Saturday’s form, while the Natives were ranch improved, and played a combined game, their forward play being excellent. They also used their strength, and time after lira' carried the scrum”. The game resulted in a win for the Natives by a try to nothing.

Winchbstbb School Committbb.— The monthly meeting of the Winchester School Committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Inwood (Chairman), Pbilp, and Corcoran. Various accounts were considered. The teacher’s monthly report showed satisfactory progress, but he complained of the extremely irregular attendance of many of tbe children, and that owing to the very severe weather no children attended on two days last week. Letters were read from the Board ef Education, delining to sanction tberemovalof the teacher’s bouse, and making an offer to bear part of the cost of fencing. The latter matter wae ordered to (tend over for the present. Mr F. H.,Barker wrote resigning his seat on the Committee, as he was leaving the district. The resignation was accepted with very great regret. A circular from the Education Departmeat was read re granting (he use of public schools for purposes of amusement. Messrs W. Harrison and Robert Smith were elected to fill vacancies on tbe committee. On the application of tbe Chairman, permission was granted to the Sunday School to meet in the school as before the late ire,

A Minister Sent to Prihon.—Oh Friday last the Rev. Soames Breach, of New Plymouth, went to gaol for seven day*, in default of paying the fine for injuring the Scotch Kirk, He was allowed one month io which to pay the fine, but he refuted to allow any friends to pay it on his behalf. Antthing But That.— The following rather good thing is elated to have taken plac* at a ball lately;—Mr Maaher had engaged an Auckland Mias for a polka, and on the dance beginning said, “ Oh, it’s a polka, but w« can wallx to it.” “ Oh, not for worlds," aaid ahe. “ 1 hate waltzing to a polka ; besides, I adore the polks step.’* “So sorry,’* he replied, “ I never dance the polka ; but we can sit out this dance, if you like, and I will talk to you.” “ Oh, good gracious, no T she exclaimed, rising. “ Let u* dance it in any way you like.”

Buried Under a Straw Stack.—A short time ago Mr McNae, a farmer residing at Courtenay, lost two bullock* that had been grbz'ng on hia son's farm. The other day hi* son happened to he passing a straw stack in the paddock where the bullocks had been running, and lie noticed a strong smell, as if from a dead animal. Suspecting that the animals might have been buried under the stack a search was made, and on clearing aw»y some of the straw the dead body of one of the animals was found, its neck having been broken by the falling straw. Further search discovered the dead one’s mate, which was alive, but very much emaciated and weak, as it had been bnriel for about three week*. On being liberated it made at once for the water, but it was not allowed at the time to take more than was thought advisable. The animal is now recovering from its long term of confinement,—Press. The Result or Exercise.— The female Hercules, who performed lately in London, is a splendid specimen of development through the exercise and constant use of muscular power. Madam Victorina began her training with a chest-expander, which was periodically increased until her einews became eo strong she could work with esse •a India-rubber rope as thick a* her wrist. In the same way she trained in lifting weight*, beginning with light ones, until she could carry 10001 b. But this perfection took years to acquire. Now, in bar daily performance ahe never lifta leas than 8001 b., and that aa easily a* lifting a chair. She was asked by an interviewer how she carried weights with her teeth, and she said all depends on the strength of the sinews and muscles at the back of the neck. Madam Vic orma was never ill in her life. She ie careful in her diet, taking five or iix beaten eggs in her breakfast cocoa, and dining chiefly on game. She is 6ft. 10in., is splendidly made, and walks as a queen should walk—and as a queen does walk. iN Expensive Illness.— Vienna papers give the following particulars of the expenses incurred at Milan by the Emperor of Br>.z'l during his recent illness Hie Majesty’s hotel bill amounted to IOOOfr per day, but in consequence of bis illness other visitors had to leave, so that he should not be disturbed. This, together with certain items, doubled the hotel cha r ges, and made them amount to about 2000 fr a day. The total sum was 65,000 ft for 35 days. The Brai'liso Emperor further presented hia boat with a gold snuffbox and a decoration. The ice ordered for the Imperial patient cost 100 fr a day. Te'egraphing to Rio de Janeiro, semetimes to the extent of 3000 fr or 4000 fr a day, came to 50,000 fr. The Emperors French physician received for two trips to Milan 40,000 fr. His two Italian doctors were paid 1200 fr a day. Then Dom Pedro had ts give a large number of fees, anl to contribute to numerous charities. It is estimated' at Milan thatliis stay (here must hive cost him 400,000 fr.

The Presidential Election. —An American gentleman has kindly favored us (Weliugton Press) with the following notes on the candidates for the Presidency and Vice-P/esidoncy of the United States for the ensuing election,-which takes place in November nextßenjamin Harrison, of the State of Indiana, who has been nominated by the Republican Convention, is a grandson of WiMiam Henry Harrison, who was President in 1840, and who died before the expiry of his term of office. Mr Harrison has held several public positions, baa been .a Senator, is an able lawyer, and a fine orator. For the VicePresidency the Republicans have adopted as their candidate Levi P. Morton, of New York. Mr Morton has been Governor of New York, and represented the United States at the Court of France. He is a man of great wea'th, and stands well as a citizen of the Republic. The Demacrats have selected as their candidate for the Vice-Presidency—Mr Cleveland, as has long been known, being their candidate for the Presidency—Mr Allan G. Thurston, who has long been a Senator, and is regarded as one of the ablest statesmen in the country. Mr Cleveland is a favorite with the people, and both parties are well pleased with their candidates. The campaign bids fair to be one of tbs most enthusiastic, exciting, and hotly contested in the history of the United States, A SxrtiNfE Stort. A youth named William Rothwell, 16 years of agej died in the hospital at Clunes, Victoria, from the effects of a gunshot wound received under singular circumstances, and after extraordinary behavior, tie stated that he was doing fencing work in the country, when a lad about his . own ago came up, and he entered th* bush with him to do some shooting. The twig of a tree caught the trigger of the gun the other lad was carrying; (he weapon went off and Rothwell was struck in the side. He did not know the other lad’s name, and never asked, him. The lad went with Rothwell to the nearest road leading to St. Arnaud, and fold him to go to the hospital. Instead of doing this ho went to a hotel and stayed there all night. He fell into a tank Bft deep while in the yard, and was hurt a bit. Next day he walked a distance of 20. miles, took the coach to Donald and the train to Ciunea, arriving at home on Saturday night, the accident having occurred on the previous Tuesday. All this time the lad never said a word about his injuries, and he did not even tell his mother until she made enquiry. The strangeness of the youth’s singular reticence is added to by the fact that on the way to Clunes he stayed an evening with a brother in Maryborough, and left him at night under the impression that nothing was wrong with him. The wound would have been merely superficial, but its negleet and want of treatment developed serious results, tetanus having set in, and the youth died 10 days after being injured,

The Mblbouknb Exhibition. The Melbourne Exhibition «u opened yesterday. Timabu Hobbital.— The return* for July for the Timaru Boipital show 11 patient* admitted (6 male* and 6 female*). During the month the following death* hart occurred—Jatne* Meager, Robert Fiekett*, and John Ellis Fisher. The total number of patient* remaining under treatment at the preeejt date i* 27 (21 male* and 6 females), and the out-patient* treated during the month numbered 40 (19 males, 21 females).,

Jonathan Roberts,— The finding of Jonathan Roberta's shirt... on Tuesday brings about the return to the Goysrnm«nt of the whole of theclothiog worn by Jonathan Roberts on the day of bis escape, with the exception of .his .boots and stockings. One of Mr! Gardiner's sons made this lust discovery, end from the position the shirt was found - in it is very evident that it left the body .of the escaped convict at the seme time es the trousers and vest, which were found lest week. His friends certainly did not do things by halves. WESLITiN ChUROH, TeMIKA, A meeting of the Wesleyan Church Building Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the Rev. R. S. Bunn in. fho chair. There were present Messrs. J, Brown, J. W. Miles, E. Brown, R, Thomas, T. Barr, W. Storey, G. Lynch, andH,i M. Miles, bon. sec. Ths corrected plant and specifications for the now church ware submitted to the meeting. The plans were unanimously approved. Several small alterations in the specifications: were decided upon, and a sub-Committae was appointed to see the architect, ? Mr Wiaat, in reference thereto, and request hiss; to call for tenders for the work.' A abort discussion took place on the forthcoming Loan Art Exhibition, which takes- place on the 28rd iost. It premises to bo mast successful. Woodbttet Domain Board.—A meatisg of this Board was held on Tuesday evening last. Present—Messrs F. R. Flatman, A. Macdonald, and Morrison. Ih* minutes of the previous meeting were read' and con* firmed. A letter wae received from Mr Uiddlemisi resigning his position or the Board. Tho resignation was accepted, and Mr Flatman was elected Chairman, Mesara Woodiag and Thatcher were then nominated for the vaoanoiee caused by the retirement of Meiers tf id dismiss and Hammond, andtheir names forwarded to Hi* Excellency ’the Governor for his approval. A masting of the Cemetery Board was then held. A-hearty vote of thanks was passed ts the Madias; and gentlemen whs assisted at th|,-.latfconeart in aid of the Board’s funds. Several accounts were passed for payment. Mr’C. Oordy was appointed sexton, and the ousting terminated. Bad Weather. The North Otago .Times states that all-advices from the interior agree ns to the deplorable state ol stock owing to the continuous fall of soon and severe frost*. For a time-every effort was made to keep sheep out of ths snow, but latterly that bad to bs given up, us there wae no place to put them, tbs whole surface being covered. Cattle .and horses gathered round the homesteads, looking wistfully at the fast diminishing haystack. It is almost certain that the loss of sheep will be the. evei known on the Upper Waitak'. -Thi Waitakl. mail-driver; reported,-, on -arrival at Enrow on Saturday ’night, that -on Thursday there was 3ft of allow on the Otematala saddle. v : - ; The Rabbit Nuisance.— The ftsbbil Nuisance Committee have taken evidence, and are drafting their report, which Will be presented to the Houseof Representatives in the conrss-of a day' or twdi --The evidence has gone to, show that ths recent establishment of rsbbit tinning factories has led to the farming of rabbits, and in the country where the natural enemies of the rabbits have .been established they have been decimated by ths use of steel spring traps, which havT'ap'ed against both rabbits snd enemies. The report will therefore recommend ini effect, I believe, suppression of rabbit tinning factories, and of steel spring traps, except in a country where the natural enemies ol the rabbitr are not established.—Correspondent Ashburton Guardian. Baxter’s Lung Pbbsbeteb has gained great popularity in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy in the treatment oi Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and othei chest and throat complaints. Read advt. and try it.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Concert and Dance—At South Rangiteta on Monday craning. Mount Feel Road Board —Notice re linking rate j rate book now open for impeotion. Manager, Four Peaks Has accepted Messrs J. Collins and Co.'s tender for gone cutting.

A. Grant—Notifies that he has accepted Mr James Taylor's tender for fencing and draining at the Wasbdyke.