The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1779, 21 August 1888, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1888. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

San Francisco Mail.— The mails for this district via San Francisco anived last evening. Thb Unemployed.— A petition, signed by 65 unemployed men in Temuka, has been forwarded to the Government, praying that earns work may be provided for them. Acclimatisation. A meeting of the Geraldine County Acclimatisation Society was held yesterday, but as we got no invitation to attend we are unable to report its proceedings. Thb Wheat Mabibt.— The following private telegram was received in Christchurch on Saturday :—"The market on Friday for Hew Zealand wheat stands at 36s per 4961 c, ex warehouse.” Temuka Town Boabd.— At a special meeting of the Temuka Town Board on Friday evening last, a special rate of one half-penny in the £ was struck. The statutory notice appears in oar advert sing columns. Thi EIdBBSLIB.— The s.s. Elderalie arrived in Timaru on Thursday las*, and sailed for Port Chalmers on the following day. The cargo shipped at Timaru consisted of 8000 carcases froian mutton, 200 bales wool, 18 tons preserved meat, 80 boxes kidneys, 23 bags bones, and 100 hares, Qbnebal Assembly. The House of Representsfciyes met at 11 a.m, on Saturday last, when the Hon, Mr Mitohelhon delivered the Public Works Statement, a condenser) report of which is published elsewhere, immediately after the Statement bad been delivered the House adjourned. Football.— The match Waihi second r Timaru second, takes place at Winchester on Thursday next. The following will represent Waihi:—J. Austin, D. Lewis, W. Copping, J. Blissed, A. Biesatt, H. F. Harte, M. McLeod, K. McLeod, W. Henderson, 1). Stewart, A. Temple, G. Slack, R. Morrison, J. J. Hiskens, H. Bennett; emergencies, Millard, Black, Chiveraon, and Brown. Tonga News. Tho Rev. Shirley Baker, Premier of Tonga, returned to Auckland per the Richmond. Tonga news states that when the Rev. Mr Moulton left he gave a farewell kisa to 132 dusky ladies. Ths imports and exports of Tonga for the six months ending 30th June mote than doubled the corresponding period of 1887. Pocket Ciolomdia.— We hare received from Meiers Gordon and Gotcb, Melbourne, a copy of tbs Pocket Cyclopaedia. The prise of it ie eixpenee, and we can honestly say we hare Dpi oeme aoroee anything in the koek line belter yalue than it it, It is very bandy, yery concise, and extremely uisful to persons requiring to know dates aid facts. It is •imply astonishing how so muck useful information has been crammed into its very limited spaoe. SurißMß Coubt, Timabu.— The following criminal oaiee will corns before His Honor Mr Juetios Ward, at the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court, commenoiag to-day;—William Cuthbert Swann, at tempt to commit a rape; Henry Russell, sheepsteslmg; Samuel MoSweeney, or McSwaney, forging and uttering a cheque; John Russell Morrieon, falls pretenoes j Henry Fulham, indecent assault; James Fergusson, assault and robbery; Reuben Johnson, fraudulent bankruptcy. Not Libel.— ln tho Supreme Court, Invercargill, on Saturday, W, H. Palmer, lately Oleik of the R.M. Court and Licensing Bench at Gore, sought to recover £2OO damages for libel against J, G. Fraser, editor of the Southern Standard, The alleged libel was in connection with a scene in the Gore Court house between the mayor and two other justices. In the first instance the nawspaper accused the plaintiff of partisanship, and in the second published an article headed “ Very Suspicious.” For the defence it was held (hat the comments were ware fair and honest, and made in public interest. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant with costs. Rinking, —A polo match, in uniform, between teams of six a side representing the Waihi Fastball Club and Geraldine Billet, took place in the Zeslandia rink, Geraldine, on Friday evening last. The game attracted guile a number of spectators, and was hotly contested throughout. The result was a draw, both sides scoring a goal. The footballers were represented by Messrs J. A. Fitzgerald (captain), A. J. Morris, R. Morrison, J. J. Hiskens, J, P. Kalauglier, and H. N. Hiskens. Messrs T. Sherratt (captain), W. Stonehouse, A. Erekine, A. White, W. Flemming, and H. Baughen represented the red coats. On Thursday evening, (he 23rd, a ladies race for a handsome broooh will take place in the Temuka rink, and on the following evening a grand tilting match for a season ticket will take place at Geraldine. A grand skating Carnival will come off at Temuka on the 6tb September, and at Geraldine on the lltb. Ladies and gentlemen intending to take part in it are requested to give in their names as early as possible.

Funeral of txe l ate Mb G. W. Wbstbopp.—The funeral of the late Mr G. W. Wostropp, master of the Opibi school, took place at Pleasant P unt on Sunday. The weather was bad, but neyerthelses a very large concourse of people attended. The funeral cortege left the deceased's late residence at one o’o’ook, and was met at Pleasant Point by the members of the Southern Star Lodge, No. 619, S.C., Geraldine, of which Lodge the deceased was a member. There were also several visiting brethren from the Timaru lodges present. The funeral serries was conducted by the Rev. Jasper Smythe, Bro.N. Dunlop, J.P.M., conducting the Masonic part of the service. The deceased brother was formerly master of the Orari Bridge School. From there he removed la Christchurch, and bad only lately taken charge of the Opibi School, where be was teaching as recently as Tuesday last. He was a gentleman beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a large family to mourn bis loss, and great sympathy is felt for them, they having now lost both their parents. How the Wind Blows.- The Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times credits the Hon. Mr Shrimski with having given expression to the following sentiments; “It is simply disgraceful that men should be called upon to make such sacrifices. We are no n in our fifteenth week, and the only result of our work has been to play into the bands of large landed proprietors who have axes to grind. Those who came here to do their duty honestly hare little or no chance to fight the battle of the people. I’m simply sick of the whole thing.” This is the opinion of a member of the Upper House who is behind the scenes and knows. The present parliament, ho says, “is only playing into the hands of the large land owners.” We have always said so, but who can blame them ? They were elected for that purpose, and it is only right that they should represent (he class to which they owe allegiance. The people who ejected them are to blame and nob the members of parliament. Still it is rather ominous, that a member of the Legislative Council should make such a charge, |t shows bow the wind blows.

Tmb Cobcoban Testimonial. — A meeting of the subscribers to the t-stimonial to Mr Corcoran was held lait Saturday evening in the Wolseley Hotel, Winohester. Mr W. Deßenzy occupied the chair, and about 12 subscribers were present. Collectors lists amounting to £35 Is 6d were banded in and several other lists were accounted for. It was anticipated that at least a total sum of £SO„ would be collected. A discussion took place as to the form the testimonial should take. Mr Jones suggested that it should take the form of a purse of sovereigns. Mr McCarthy moved,-and Mr Kennedy seconded—“ That a cruet-stand, suitably inscribed, with a parse of sovereigns, be presented to Mr Corcoran. Mr Twomey thought a oreut-stand w .uld be too paltry and trifling. He moved that the word “ cruet-stand ” be struck out, and the words " illuminated address ” be inserted in its stead. An illuminated address was a thing which the Prince of Wales would be proud to receive, but a cruet-stand was not a fitting presentation for a man. Mr Young proposed that a tea service be given to Mrs Corcoran. Mr Carston urged that lh<collection lists showed that the testimonial was for Mr Corcoran, and the presentation ought to be limited to him. Mr McCarthy withdrew bis resolution, and amalgamated it with Mr Young’s proposal, and after some fuitber discussion it was fina ly decided to present Mrs Corcoran with a tea service, and M' Corcoran with a ornet-sland and a purse of .sovereigns. A Committee was appointed to purchase the articles and arrange other details with regard to the presentation. The meeting then adjourned. Baxter's Lung Pbbsebteb has gained great popularity in this district as « spo.d} and effectual remedy m the ireilmcnt ot Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and othei chest and throat complaints. Read advt and try it.

SYNOPSIS OF AD7ERTISBMENIS.

Zealandia Skating Rink—Notice re races at Geraldine and Temuka and great carnival. Temuka Town Board—Notify that a rats of one half-penny in the £ has been struck. J. H., office of Tbmuia Leader—Wants to rent fire or six roomed house, with garden. J. Robinson, Fairfield Downs—Has feeding off of three acres of turnip land, with grass camping ground, to let.