LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1794, 25 September 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Saue OF Furniture.— Mr W. S. Muslin bolds a sale of household furniture and effects on the premises of Miss Stewart, Main Road, Temuka, to-morrow.

Later Hours.—All the drapers shops in Temuka, with the. exception of Mr J. Brown’s, were opened last night up to 9 o’clock, and it is, we believe, the intention to keep them open every evening in future.

Geraldine County Anglers’ Society. —The annual general meeting of this Society will be held on Thursday evening next, when officers will be elected and general business dealt with. A full attendance is requested.

A Saltation Army Captain in Trouble. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, yesterday morning, Captain Harvey, of the Salvation Army, was fined 20s, or twenty-four boars’ imprisonment, on a charge of causing an obstruction in East street on the night of Saturday, Sept, 15. He elected to go to gaol. Accident.— A painful accident happened yesterday to a man named Stephen Taylor, an employee of the Geraldine Town Board. While getting out of a dray his foot slipped, and be fell heavily to the ground. Being picked up and taken home, he Wis attended by Dr Fish, when it was found that two of his ribs had been broken.

Narrow Escape.— Mr Bevins, of the Zealmdia Skating Rink, bad a . narrow escape from serious injury last evening. In | turning out his horse into a paddock, when he J let it go it lashed out at him, hitting him on the forehead and inflating a deep wound. Fortunately for him, he was struck high up, eo the wound will not in the least disfigure him. Dr Campbell dressed the wound, and Mr Bevins was able to attend to his duties last evening. A Successful Teacher, —The friends of Mias Marion Meredith, late of the Kakahu Bush School, at present teacher of the Westport school, will be pleased to hear that she hag just succeeded in securing the unusually large number of 100 per cent, of passes. The sune teacher at the examination of the same school last year succeeded in gaining no less than 95 per cent, of passes.

Str&nsb Reootbbt of BiEsraHT. —J. Wolverhampton correspondent states that during a heavy thunderstorm a collier named Bates, who had lost his tight through an accident, was being led home, when s. flish of lightning was reflected on the spectacles .he was wearing to conceal hie disfigurement. After the peel of thunder which followed he oompluned of pain in his bead. The next moment, to bis surprise, be found that he had regained possession of his eyesight. The occurrence has caused considerable excitement in the locality. On TUB Lefbb Island,— Father Oonrady, a young Canadian priest, has commenced his heroic labors amongst the lepers on the isltnd of Molokai, in the Sandwich Group. Poor Father Damien du Yourster, whe saorifioed himself in the same noble way years ago, is suffering terribly from the disease, which for, 13 years he eseaped. Father Oonrady hopes to remain uncontaminatad, but ean scarcely feel sanguine, and he reports ; “ The cooks are all lepers, and touch everything. Even the chickens eat all the rotten flesh the lepers throw to them.” The braye martyr adds, " All I can say is, ‘God save me, happen what may.’ ” There is now a third priest on the island —Brother Joseph Dutton, a convert from Episcopalianism,”

Cricket. —Tho match between the Australians and a Surrey Eleven, was won by the Australians by 34 runs. The match lasted two days, and over 10,000 persons were on ihe ground on each occasion. Fan Tan. —At Christchurch on Sunday eyening, a posse of police, acting on oeit vin information, visited the shop of a Chinaman named OuttOhun'g Hein?, situate in Madras s'reet, between Licbfi 11 and Tusm streets, and arrested twenty-one Celestials, the majority of whom were engaged in playing tin tan

N.Z. Court at the Exhibition.— Mr Eugene O’Connor, M.H.R., writes to the Premier from Melbourne; —“New Zealand court a source of pride and encouragement. The produets excel in variety ; excellent display of minerals, selection good ; no room for other bulky exhibits; the present arrangement is artistic and attractive.”

E.M. Court, Tbmuka. —The Resident Magistrate narrowly escaped having nothing to do at the above Court yesterday. The only case for hearing was G. MoS. Gentlemun v. J. Simpson, but the plaintiff asked for an adjournment as the defendant had paid most of the sum due, and it was adjourned accordingly. The proceedings altogether took only about half a minuts to get through, and he smile which went round bespoke the pleasure felt by all present. Entertainment at Tbmuka.—A grand musical and dramatic ent-rtainment by * number of ladies and gentlemen from Timaru will be given in the Temuka Yolunteer Hall this evening. The entertainment is a novelty n this district, the whole of the vocal selections being giro i by th« singers m appropriate costumes, and all who desire a thorough treat should attend. The programme will be found in our advertising columns. It may be be mentioned that the proceeds will be devoted to the funds of St. Saviour’s Church.

Spobting. 'i’he Spring masting of the Austrian Jockey Club was omunenoedat Sydney on Saturday last, the attsndanos being very large. His Excellency the Governor, Lord’ Oarington, and party were present. Results; Hurdles, 2i miles : Dnlldool 1, Last King 2 ; time, 4min Trial Stakes, li mihs: Ensign 1, Savant 2 j lime, 2min 13sec. A.J.O. Derby, 1& milss: Melos 1, Yollay 2; time, 2min 46sec. Epsom Handicap, 1 mile: Slockwell 1, Lyndhurst 2 j time, Imin 43sec. Spring Stakes, miles : Australian Peer 1, Aberoorn 2 ; time, 2min 40sec. Welter Handicap, li miles : Lyndhurst 1, Theorist 2 j time, 2min 13sec. —A telegram from London, dated Septsmber 21, states that the Lancashire Plate was won by Seabreeze, with Ayrshire second, and Lesanev third.

Football.— The malch England v. Otige was played on Saturday last at Dunedin, and resuTert in a draw, neither s de scoring.—The South Islmd team for Wednesday comprises: —Thot'ias, full bick ; Lyncli, J. R. Thomson and Harper, three-quarter-backs; Oroxford and Downes, half-backs; Anderson, Hunter, Morrison, Stephenson (Dunedin), Treaeder, E. (Tenstein (Invercargill), Beau, Turnbull and Lncock or Evms '(Christchurch), forwards.—ln the oomb.ned match at Christchurch on Saturday, Otago will b • represented Jjy. Thomas,, full-back j.Thomsonaud’Downes, three-quarter-backs ; Morrison, Hunter, An lerson end Sonntag, forwards.—A mitchf ( was played at Temuka on Saturday last between teams representing the Titnaru Public School and the Temuka D.strict High resulting in a wm for Temuka by thre& tries to two. The boys played a fir t-r^te game. ‘ _ c RBTtrHNrNCf Erxrj foe Good. Another contemptible robbery is reported from Fairfield. Asw agger, who is said to be a runaway sailor, called at t ie hut of a-m*n named Henry Mcßae, employed by the Hon. L. Walker, of Four Peaks, and asked for a night’s lodging. He was allowed to remain at the hut for a few days, and provided with food. On Thursday last Mcßae, who belongs to the Geraldine Rile Carps, left the swagger

in charge while he went to drill, telling him to cook some meat for the following day, and stating that he would be b*ok about 12 p.m. Upon his return, Mcßae was surprised, and not a little diseu-ted, to find that the person to whom he had extended his hospitality had decamped, taking with him his benefactor’s best suit of clothes and his blankets. The thief is described as being about 20 years of age, and about sft 6iu in height, dark complexion, and brown eyes, with a good sot of teeth, and a thick under-lip. Temusa Daiht Company,—A special meeting of the directors of the, Temuka Dairy Company took place on Saturday afternoon. Present—Messrs J. Brown (Chairman), Gray, Hayes, Cain, and Scott. The Chairman explained that a considerable quantity of the cheese on hand had bsea sold at a fair price, and as the market still showed an upward tendency he had called the meeting to consider the advisability of offering a higher rate of payment for Ihe milk for the coming season. The sale of cheese was considered very satisfactory, and it was decided to raise the price offered as follows:—For each gallon of eleven poucds of milk : from 8 to 10 per cent, of cream, over 10 up to 12 per cent 2|d ; over 12 up tc 14 per cent, 2|i ; over 14 up to 16 per cent, 3d. The directors expressed the hope that, in the event of a continuance of good prices, they would be enabled to make a still further increase shortly.

Temhia CfiIOKBT Club. The annual meeting of tbe Temuka Cricket Club was held on Saturday evening at the Crown Hotel. There wae a good attendance. Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst, vicepresident of the club, oooupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting haring been read and confirmed, the Chairman said that it would be well before proceeding with the election of officers and other business to consider the advisability of carrying on the club. Last season there had been little or no cricket, and unless more vigour were infused nt o the affair, it was of little use making a start, tie might tell them that there was a prospect of the Park Board assisting to form the ground, and there was every likelihood of there being a capital cricket pilch next year, and a fairly playable one this year. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Davey to carry on the Club. Mr Flint moved, “ That the subscription for adults be 10s, and for apprentices 55.” In seconding the motion, which was carried, Mr Brown spoke strongly in favour of encouraging junior members to join. Messrs Thompson, Gray, W. G. Aspmall, and B. Outten, were elected members of the Club, The following officers were then elected ; president, Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst; viospresidont, Mr A. B. G. Rhodes, M.H.R., (re-elected) j captain, Mr B, Brown. Mr Bryars, the vice-captain, in nominating Mr E. Brown, spoke very highly of the manner in which he had always supported cricket, and trusted that under his command a capital eleven would be turned out. Mr Gaze was re-elected secretary and treasurer. The following general committee were appointed : Messrs Bryars, Hayhurst, Flint, Thompson, and Ogilvie.' It was deoiled that the match committee consist of the captain, secretary, and Mr Bryars. It was suggested that tbs secretary make a vigorous canvass for new members, both honorary and active, and that regular practices bo held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The meeting terminated with the customary votes of thanks to the retiring officers and to the chair.

Arowhenua Town Board —The first meeting of the newly-elected Arowhenua Town Board was held on Monday evening. Present —Messrs S. L*e, A. Frew. W. Bryan, and E. Yallender. On tho motion of Mr Bdgeler, seconded by Mr Bryan, Mr Lie was re-elected Chair man. Mr Lee thanked the Board for tho ho-or they had done him, and <r, ( ve a brief account of what had already been done in the township, and a statement of the Bear./u annual income, and probab e exp p nditnre. From this it appeared that after paying for . salaries, office expenses, and lamplighting, that about £IOO could be expended on the maintenance of roads, etc. He trusted the members of the Board would woik together for the benefit of the township as hitherto. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Yallender moved, aad Mr Edgeler seconded —“That sir A. W. G'Za be reappointed clerk and overseer.” —Carried. It was agreed that as hitherto three members of the Board sign cheques, It was resolved ti hold the regular meetings of th» Board on the second Wednesday in each month. Mr Frew considered that a vote of thanks was fairly due to the previous Board for the conduct of the business entrusted to them, They had had difficult undertakings to carry out, and had done them successfully. Mr Bryan concurred, and the motion was carried. The Clerk was instructed to arrange for letting reserve No. 750, and was instructed to intimate to the lessee of Reserve 1697 that unless the condition for fencing were complied with bis tenancy would expina on October 20ih. After a desultory conversation relative to minor matters, the Board adjourned. Baxter’s Luno Preserver has gained great popularity in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy m the treatment ot Coughs, Coins, Bronchitis and other chest and throat complaints. Read advt; and try it.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

Geraldine County Anglers’ Society—Annual mooting on Thursday evening. Temuka Road Board—lnvite tenders for building concrete culvert aud timber bridge, John H. Baker, Commissioner Grown Lands, Christchurch Notifies that great sale of land will take place at the Temuka Courthouse on Thursday next. Gracia, Maclean and Adam—Notify that the sale of household furniture, eto., advertised for to-day at Mr M. Scannell’s, Arcwhenua Hotel, will net take place. Temuka Park Board—lnvite tenders for removing pavilion aud altering same; alio for chopping and preparing two tennis courts, and preparing cricket ground and running track. Yelvin and Taylor, General Storekeepers, Temuka Announce tbs arrival of their second shipment of fishing tackle, comprising rods (minnows and fiy), reels, lines, fly casts, fl>es, books, steal and brass swivsls, and all ihb latest novelties, etc., etc., from the best makers, and second to none in New Zealand ; /nvito inspection. —