LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1812, 6 November 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Road Maintrhanoe.—The Mount Peel Road Board inrits tenderi for the maintenance of roads in the Raincliff and Sher Wood Downs districts.

Boaed Mbbtinos.—The monthly meetiag of the Temuka Road Board takes place today, and that of the Temuka Town Board to-morrow evening. Pkopoibd Ll«HTHOr*n.—A conference of Oha-nbsrs of Commerce at Melbourne has aflrmed the desirability of erecting a lighthouse on the Snares, at the joint cost of the colonies. 'J3**MB A WihdiAil.—The Rev. Mr Brunten, of Dnnedin, has settled his egal troubles through the discovery of a considerable sum among his deceased wife s effects.

N.Z. Butter—A firm in Cardiff purchased 3000 kegs of New Zealand butter last aeaaon and have now tent a buyer to the ftangitikei district on their own account* Athletic Spoms at Wikchkstib.—A meeting of tbecommittee and others interested in the Winchester Athletio Sports, will tike plaoe in the Wolspley Hotel on Si urday erening next, at 7 o'clock. The meeting is an important one.

Woodburt Sports—ln our advertising columns will be found the handicaps for the Woodbury Sports on the Prince of Wales' Birthday. The entries are numerous, and there is every prospeot of the sports being very successful, PHoxoaßAPHio Views.—We have been shown some beautiful double-cabinet site photographs of St. Joseph s Church, Temuka, taken by Mr B. A. C. Jackson, of Timaru. The photographs have been taken beautifully, and are now on sale at Air C. J. Rayoer's, Temuka, at the very reasooable rate of one shilling and six* pence each. Suspicious.—A peculiar affair has been reported to the police at Balclutha, Otago. Joseph Valentine called on the police on Saturday and reported that on the 28th ult. ho was takiog a child two weeks old from his mothers house to that of his sister, and that wb'le wilkiog along the banks of the Glutha, it being a dark night, he stumbled and the child fell into the river, The child has not been seen since. It ia said to be illegitim »ta Valentine was detained in custody pending inquiries. Mr Edgeler's Troubles.—Mr Edgeler has written a letter to us, part of which we cannot understand. He complains that he could not get the Temuka Volunteer Hall to bold a meeting in without pnying in advance for it. and giving security for £3 more that no damage would be done. He assumes that this has been done to shut up his mouth. He soys he is determined that bs will not be prevented fnra explaining to laborers how he has benefited them and how he proposes to benefit the laborers of New Zealtnd in the future. He asks them to look out for an advertisement. There are some personal matters referred to in the letter which we decline to notice, but the gist of it is as we h-ivn st ited. Catholic Babaar. —lt a meeting of the parishioners of S'. Joseph s Church, Temuka, a strong committee was formed to assist the ladies who have in hand the carrying out of the bazaar in aid of paying offthedebton the church. The lidieu' committee reported that they had decided to have four stalls, one refreshment stall, one flower stall, and a Christmas tree, and also to hold a gift aootion a few days before Christmas. They had also decided to hold the bazaar in the Volunteer Drillshed, Temuka, on Boxing-day and the following day, or perhaps two days. They reported that they had met with great sacoots in their canvassing, and that the people, irrespective of creed, had been very liberal in their donations, for which they felt very grateful.

A Good Eximplb.—lt ii stated that th* Marquis of Bulb, with a property of 23,000 aerea, *nd a rent roll of 10ms £19,000 or £20,000 a year, kai lold bii entire Untied estate in County Monaghan, Ireland, to tbes» who of ate farmed hie landi. The terms on whioh the transfer hai been made are meet favorable to the acquiring tenante. The landlord has reoeired lesi tken 20 years' purchase of rent, lately reduced by perhaps 20 per cent., anal his tenants are now landowner?, paving a small annual qnit-rent to Government, and this but for 49 er 60 years. It is further stated that the tenants hare purchased for cash the whole of Lord Bath's house property in the little towu of Oarrioknsaoross for £15,000, independent of Lord Asbbourae's Aot, or of any Government or official assistance. Lord Bath (says the Mark Lane Expreee) has set an excellent example, whioh some other Irish landowners might do well to follow.

Stealing an Umbrella. At the R.M Court, Timaru, yesterday, Amelin Johnson waa charged with stealing an umbrella, from tho evidence given it appears that on Saturday eveniag a Mrs Oldery left an umbrella in a butcher's shop, intending to call again for it. The same evening tbe accused called at the shop and said to the assistant: " T want the umbrella I left here ; is tbat il f" fie replied : " Yes, you had better take it." Sbe took it, and afterwards, according to the evidence, put it in tbe fire, only the ribs, handle, and burnt remains of the com being produced in Court. These tbe prosecutrix identified as tbe remains of her umbrella. For the defence it was contended tbat the article was taken by mistake, the accused being under the influence of liquor, A sentence of one month s imprisonment was imposed. Hiltok School Oommittib. The monthly meeting of the Hilton School Committee waa held on 26th October. Present—Messrs W. Skinner (obairmen), W. Beattie, P. Ryan, L. H f Rooke, W. Hide, and J. Leary. The minutes of the previous ordinary and two special meetings ' were read and confirmed. The visiting committee reported the school to be working satisfactorily. The masters report was read, and also a statement showing the number of children absent for tbe laut quarter. It was decided to ask tbe master to write to tua parents of the absentees. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education re the letting of teacher's residence. A letter was read from Mr James Hay with an account from Mr Hstton. It was unanimously'decided to inform Mr Hay tbat tbe committee decline to recognise any liability to Mr Hutton whatever. Mrs Constable's ac< count for cleaning the school was passed for payment. Messrs Ryan and Leary were appointed a vising committee for j the present month and the meeting terminated. I

Footiaxl.—The Wakefield Trinity Football Olub beat the New Zealandera by a try to nil.

Bank Interest.- The bank rate of interest was raised on Friday by i per oent., making it 3 per cent, for three months, 4 per oent. for six months, and 5 per cent, for twelve months.

N.Z. Habbob Boabds.—The Eoonomist (London), in an article on colonial Harbor Boards, says that the Taranaki Harbor Board is defaulting, and that the . Dunedin Board will possibly do the same. THB EXHIIITIOK AT DUNIDIN. The Exhibition Committee at Dunedin are issuing oiroulars to all Mayors and Chairmen of th<! County Councils and Town Boards requesting the formation of local committees in eaob district.

Fatai Aooibbnt.—Mr H. Pile, who was thrown from his oart while removing some goof's from the Timaru showground on Wednesday evening, died on Saturday. His spine was injured by the fall. He leayes a wife and four children.

Am ambat, job Assistance.—Bishop Nevill, of Dunedin, in a letter to the Guardian (England), pleads for assistance in aid of oolonial dioceses. He asserts that £IO,OOO is wanted for Dunedin alone. He leaves for New Zealand early next month. CoiiONUl OhabAotbbb.—Dr Dale, writing in the Contemporary Review, gives his impressions of Australian residents. Those of "Victoria, he says, are resolute and daring ; those of South Australia, thoughtful and persistent | while New South Welshmen, though exhibiting cordiality, are selfish in their nature.

The Ohabitablb Aid Ca«b.—On Friday last, Mr Oarew, R.M., Dunedin, gave judgment for the Otago- Charitable Aid Board in the case against the South Canterbury Charitable Aid Board for the maintenance of the young woman Maggie Sharp. The verdict was for £l3 18s and oosts, £3 lis 6d, in addition to £7 12s paid into Court.

Mes Gobdoh Baielib Iwdioxant;—A cable message from London dated November lad states tbat Mrs Gordon Baillie, who was recenily oonvicted. of obtaining goods by meant ef falsi pretences, and sentenced to five rears' imprisonment, has rebelled against what she characterised " the indignities of gaol relations,' and in consequence has received extra punishment for her refractoriness.

N.Z. P«l3btaxbbß.—The awards in connection with the special show of dairy produoe at the Melbourne Exhibition were made kaown on Saturday. In butter, Reynolds and Co., of Cambridge, take first prise, and the New Zealand Dairy Company second. In oheese, Messrs Wayte Bros., of Otama Bridge Dairy Factory, Sore, are first j King, seoend; Kingland, third. Honey, Hopkins, Hays and 00. third. For olive oil and pickled olives Campbell and Co. are commended.

Attack ok a Labob Vessbij. The natives of Aubigne, in the New Hebrides, attacked rhe occupants of a boat belonging to the labor-recruiting schooner Helena, of Queensland. Mr Heath, the chief eftcer, was shot in the ankle. Oslen, one of the crew, was struck in the ohest and thigh, and a native reoruit was riddled with slugs. The wounded were taket with all speed to Port Sandwioh. Mr Heath died, and Olsen and the native are in a critical condition. The French warship Fabert in miking enquiries into the matter, and H.M.3. Opal will be sent to the New Hebrides to punish the offenders.

JLKAIN" Aebamgembntl.—ln our advertising colamns will be found a notice of considerable importance to travellers by rail. On the 9th the morning train from Timaru to Gbrutobureh will start considerably earlier than usual, leaving Temuka at 7.47, Winchester 7.59, Orari 8.11, Ashburton 9.35, and arming at Cbristohuroh at 12.16 p.m. It will stop at the show grounds, Addington, to allow paseenjers to alight. The same evening a return train will leave Christohurch at 9.15. This should be very convenient to those who wish to visit the Metropolitan show, but whose time it limited. Further particulars will be found in the advertisement.

Ltnoh Xaw.—A rather strange case of persecuting a small boy has been brought under the attention of the polio* authorities at Parramilti. Four boys were in the vicinity of Harris Park, whan one of the number was struck by a stone. The boys instantly »i*ked out a little fellow close by, whom they apparently regarded as the culprit, and cstobing him they took him to • paddoek, eut down a clothes line, and suspended him by the neok to a tree. Taking him down, they reversed the position, and hanged him up by the heels. The next recourse was to place the boy on top of a fence and pull him forward by the hinds, so that he fell wiih great foroe upon his stomach. By this maltreatment the boy received serious internal injuries. The boy grew worse, and the doctors in atteidanoa had net muoh hop* of his recovery.

The Babbit Comhissiok. —Mr Bell, New Zealand representative on the Babbit Commission, his forwarded a memorandum giring a resume of the work of Ihe Comnissian at Sydney. Pasteur'* experiments demonstrated clearly that fowl cholera can be communicated to rabbits either by feeding or infeotion, but were not satisfactory as to the power of the disease to spread rapidly. The Commission then condnoted a lumber of experiments, which indicated that the disease is safe as regards domestic animals, and alow to spread among rabbits,, even under conditions more favorable than would be found In open country. Further experiments are going on* Pasteur |has asked to have trials made in open country, but the Commision declined for the present. The members do not expect to conclude their labors for a long imo. Spoetino.—The Viotorian Baoing Club's 3pring Meeting commenced on Saturday. Results :—Melbourne Stakes, 1£ miles : Mr Gannon's Australian Peer 1, Mr Wallaoe's Mentor 2; time, 2min 12£seo. Hotham Handicap, 1 mile and a distance: Mara 1, Menotti 2. Manbyrnong Plate, 5 furloqgs : Mr J. Marshall's Necklet 1, Mr S. Brown s j Camngten 2; time, lmin 2fseo. V.R.C. Derby, a sweepstake of 25 says., with 650 sors. added, li miles: Hon. J. White s Ensign (Hale) 1, Mr D. O'Brien's Carbine (Derritt) 2; Carbine was the favorite, starting with the betting at 7 to 4 against, the betting on Ensign being 7to 1 against; the race was won by a head ; time, 2min 45£seo. The Selling Stakes was won by Surprise, and the Coburg Stakes by the Hon. J. White's Plutaroh,

Sans ob Mad?—The oase of the alleged lunatic Fenwick is the subject of a speoial report to the Government. Some time ago Mr Justice Gillies had Fenwick brought before him at Auckland on an application made on behalf of hie wife to adminiiter his estate, owing to her busbaid being unable to manage bis affaire by reason of being of unsound mind,'and the Judge, after hearing evidence, decided that Feawiok, though ef unsound mind in regard to some'matters, was capable of managing his affairs. It would be naturally concluded that he had no right to be an inmate of the asylum, but no one will |bake the' respoasibijity'of releasing.him, and consequently Fenwiek has remained, in the asylum ever sinoe. The Government appointed Oolone Haultam to make special inquiries into the matter, and this gentleman s report has been sent up to Wellington. It is understood that he does not recommend Ttnwiok s reUMt. >

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