LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1816, 15 November 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dance at Qeealdinb.— A dance under the auspices of the Geraldine Rifles takes place in the Volunteer Hall this evening. Thb Lincoln 8b at .—Mr 0. G. Wright, Mr A. Saunders, and the Hon. W. Rolleston are mentioned as probable candidates for the Lincoln seat. N.Z. Baptist Union. —The New Zealand Baptist Union Conference opened at Christchurch on Tuesday. It was decided to forward a cablegram to Melboarne, congratulating the Victorian Union upon its jubilee. It was resolved by 30 votes to 8 that the Rev. 0. 0. Brown, of Tunaru, had so far identified himself with another denomination that he b>) requested to withdraw from the Union. The Rev. Mr Brown made a lengthy defence, stating that he did not intend to qoia any other denomination. Tbmuka Rifles. — A Government inspection parade of this corps was hold on Tuesday evening last, about thirty members being on on parade. Captain Hayhurst, Lieutenant Findlay, and Staff Sergeant-Major Jones were in attendance. After the men had been put through ths usual exercises, Captain Hayhurst announced that parades would be held every Tuesday evening until the end of the year, and every absentee would be fined unless good excuse was forthcoming. Pebsonal.—lt is with pleasure- we announce the return from Bnghud of Mr and Mrs G. Butler, of Pleasant Point, His family and neighbors held a “ thanksgiving service ” last Tuesday evening, conducted by the Ray. E. 8. Bunn, who gave an appropriate address, founding his remarks upon Psalm evii., 30th—“ So He bringeth them unto their desired haven,*’ The ceremony was inspirited by singing, coupled with the able handling of the instrument under the presidency of Miss Jackson, of Makikihi. The greetings of “ Welcome home,” and “Glad to get back,” were hearfy apd unanimous.

Lawn Tennis. —The formal opening of tho lawn tennis season at Geraldine took iilace on Tuesday last. There was a very large i.tlendance, the fair sei preponderating, dome enjoyable games were obtained, and the afternoon was passed very pleasantly. Tea and cakes, kindly provided by Mrs ''unningham, were dispensed during the time and duly appreciated. Good Templaby. —An open meeting of the Good Templar Lodge, Geraldine, was held on Monday evening last, Bro. K. McKenzie presiding. Songs were rendered by Sister Colbert and other lady friends and Bro. B. Logan and others. Beading* and ■■ecitationß were given by Miss Maggie Dunlop, Bros. B. Fergusson, and T. Sberratt. Light refreshments were handed round by . the sisters during the evening. Wool Show at Melbourne.— The Executive Commissioner for New Zealand has received a cable from Melbourne that the time for receipt of entries for the wool show has been extended, and forms mid applications are required to be in the Secretary’s hands, Melbourne, not later than December 18th. It is advisable that the wool be shipped on the same data, in order to allow time for arranging. Thb Accident at Ransitata Island.— The name of the young man who was so seriously hurt at Rangitata Island on Monday evening (as reported in ear last issue) is Whittingham, He was taken to Dr Hayes’ private hospital, where he lingered IT five o’clock yesterday morning, when he died. His injuries were so severe that from the first very slight hopes were entertained of his recovery. An inquest will be held on him in Ihe Temuka Hotel at 1 o’clock this afternoon.

The Missing Ship Trevelyan.— The AucklandStai’s correspondent telegraphed yesterday—“ A bottle was picked up at Kuipara Heads on Tuesday containing an unsigned letter dated June 3rd. The letter stated that the ship Trevelyan foundered off Agullhas in a heavy gale. Captain Smith, harbor master at Knipara, considers the message a hoax.” [The Trevelyan was bound from London to Dunedin, and has been posted as overdue].

Rabbit Conference.— Mr A. D. Bell has sent a farther report to Government giving a criticism of the labors of the Rabbit Commission at Sydney, aod supporting their demand for further time. He says that Dr Coleman Phillips bladder-worm has not yet been tested. The Butcher and Ellis disease, ho says, there is no doubt has been fatal in open country, but it is still a moot point if it is inoculable. Mr Bell was to leave for New Zealand this week. Thb Sweep Mania.— About £IOO went from the Southland district alone for investment in sweeps got up in connection with the recent race meeting in Australia. Country people dabble a good deal in the business, two o.' three or more clubbing together for the purpose. In one “ township” boasting of only three houses a sum of jS7 was sent away. It is stated that the women largely patronis“ these sweeps, the chance of “ making a rise ” having apparently a peculiar charm for the Feminine mined. There can be no doubt that many thousands of pounds are now annually sent out of the colony for investment in racing sweeps.

An Economical Intention.— The South Waimakanri Board had before it on Tuesday a description of a very effective, and at the same time cheap, invention for turning the course of rivers. It is the invention of Mr H, IJdie, of Qreytown, and consists of a wir# cage made of ordinary No. 12 wire plaited, and filled with boulders. This, it is claimed, forms a defence which trials in rapidly running rivers in the North Island shows is exceedingly durable. At the present time concrete block* are used, which, besides being very are found in cases of heavy freshes not to be altogether reliable. The matter has been referred to the overseer of the Board, and it is probable that a practical trial of the invention will be made in the W airaakariri, —Press. Timuka Town Board, A special meeting of the Temuka Town Board w«a held last evening. Present—Messrs K. F. Gray (Chairman), P. Uoira, S, Clinch, G. Mason, and J. Blyth. The meeting Was held to consider the specifications for the proposed asphalting of the footpaths from the Postoffice to Wood street. After some discussion they were adopted, with the exception that crossings into private properties are to be left open where directed. It was decided that tenders should be dealt with at the next ordinary meeting of the Board, and that tenders should be invited in the Tbmuka Lbadsr, Timaru Herald, Lyttelton Times, and Otago Daily Times. The meeting then terminated. 8,0. Hospital and Charitable Aid Boabd.— The monthly meeting of the 8.0. Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held ■yesterday. Present Messrs J. Jackson (chairman), W. Moore, Dr Lovegrove, and R. A. Barker. In bis opening statement the Chairman said the Board would be overdrawn to the extent of £897 12s when all account s were paid. Against this, however, was the Government subsidy to come in, which would leave a deficit of something like £2OO to be met by the new Board. Altogether 384 persons were receiving charitable aid from the Board, 263 of whom were children. During the past month £24 of outstanding arrears had been collected. The Board decided that in future 4i per day be charged for hospital treatment, if paid promptly, and Si per day if booked. The aslion of the Chairman in taking the necessary steps to appeal against the decision of the Magistrate in the case Otago Benevolent Institution v. S.O, Charitable Aid Board was approved. Charitable aid cases were dealt with and other business transacted in Committee, and the meeting terminated. Fancy Fair.— The Fancy Fair in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Temuka* will be opened at 3 o’clock this afternoon. For a long time great preparations have bs«n making for this event, and yesterday afternoon several members of the congregation were busy in giving a really piotureeque appearance to the drillihed. The preparations made are very elaborate. The side walla of the hall have been scrimraed and papered, and in front of these are the etalls, erected so as to look as much as passible like verandahs, under which are the tables for the sale of goods. In front of these stalls run rows of trees, the whole being so arranged ae to represent a street in Florence. There are three etalls on either side of the hall, and there is a shooting gallery and some other adjuncts generally to bs found in sueh places. The preparations were not finished when we visited the hall yesterday afternoon, but they were sufficiently advanced to enable uS to realise that a great deal of labor and expanse had bean expended on making the place look attractive, and we certainly must say that the efforts put forth will so far be crowned with success. In additioq to other attractions there will be a dramatic entertainment held in the evening, and altogether the hall will be well worth a visit. In another column will be found an advertisement giving full particulars of the entertainment, and to this we direct the attention of our readers. A grand concert will also be held on Friday evening, and the baiaar will be kept open till Saturday night.

Midland lUilwat. —The Government liave received an intimation that the Mid--1 md Railway Company are only awaiting t.he arrival of the contract, which was aigned on September 25th, to complete arrangements for securing the necessary capital, when the works will immediately be pushed on.

Thb “ Mahxnb Sbboe ” Sauob.—At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Timiru, on Tuesday last, a well-known charater named Tobn Michael Scully (who has “ done” the district with a bogus story and numberless pieces of “ real marine serge”) was fined 5s for being drunk. Another celebrity dealt with at the same time was the Honorable John Burke O Brien, who was fined 20«, with the alternative of 43 hours imprisonment, far having been drunk and for damaging the Fairlie Creek lock-up. O’Brien promised to join the (stood Templars if dealt leniently with.

Woodbitbt School Committee, A meeting of the there Committee was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of discussing matters re the proposed concert and ball in aid of the prixe fund. It was resolved that the concert be held on Friday, December 14tb, and that the following gentlemen act as a Committee of Management; —Messrs Dean (Chairman), Flatman, Greaves, Webb, aud McKenzie ; the same to meet on Saturday, the 17th mat., to frame programme and attend to other mattsrs. The prices of admission were fixed as follows: —Admission to concert; Adults, 2s; children attending the school, 6d. Admission to ball: Gentlemen, 2s; ladies free. The meeting then adjourned;

Rule S hootin'*. A match has bsen arranged between a team from the C Battery, Timaru, and one from the Geraldine Rifle Corps, to come off at Geraldine to-day. The following will represent Geraldine ; —Lieut. G. Ward, Lieut. K. McKenzie, Sergt. E. Millard, Sergt. W. Flemming, Sergt. J. Brown, Gorpl. Stonehouse, Corpl. H. Heat ley, Corpl. J. McKenzie, Private Marshall, and Bandsman T. Sherratt. Emergencies, Privates Wooding and South. The conditions of the match are 200 and 300yds, 7 shots at each range, Wimbleton targets and scoring. Geraldine men will fall in at the drill shed at 1.30 p.m. sharp.—A match between the members of the Temuka Rifles and the honorary members of the same corps will be fired to-day.

Catholic Bazaar.— A meeting of the managing committee of the proposed bazaar in aid of the funds of tbs Catholic Church, Tomuka, was held last evening in the Catholic schoolroom. Present— Rev. Father Fauvel, and Messrs P, Wareiog, J. Fitzgerald, W. Fiizgerald, M. O’Driscoll, D. Hoare, G. McS. Gentleman, J. Beri, T, Daley, JR. Lavery, and J. M. Twomey. On the motion of Mr Warning, seconded by Mr Dsley, Mr Twomey took the chair. The names of Messrs J. B. Wareiug, M. Scannell, P. Coll, T. Connolly, R. Hoare, M. Qaffaney, J. Brosnahan, and J. Siegert were »dded to the Committee. Seyeral matters connected with the bazaar were dealt with, and the meeting adjourned to that night week.

Wesleyan Ohuboh, Tbmoka.— A meeting of the Building Committee was held iu the church last evening. Present The Rev. E. S. Bunn (in the chair), Meesrs J. Brown, E. Brown, J. W. Miles, J. Esrriaon, J. Crow, D. uloCalluei, and Prattley, A communication was read from the Church Building and Loan Fund Committee, expressing their willingness to grant a loan of £3OO, without interest, repayable by quarterly instalments during a period of ten years, towards the erection of the new ohurch, on condition that an equal amount is raised locally. After being carefully gone into, it was decided to make a thorough osnyaes of the district to raise the amount inquired. In the absence of the Secretary, definite information as to the amount already in hand was not forthcoming, but it was considered that with strenuous effort the amount re* quired would be raised. Some minor matters in relation to the details of the new church were discussed, and recommendations made. A Bub-Committoe was appointed to arrange a personal applioation to those who have already been appealed to by circular for donations to the building | fund. The usual vote of thanks to tbs chair terminated the meeting.

Lkcxuee.— On Tuesday evening the Rev. T. A. Hamilton delivered a lecture in the Oddfellows Hall, Temuka, descriptive of “A Cruise in the Mediterranean. The proceeds were devoted to the funds of St. Saviour's Sunday School, and it is pleasing to state that there was a large and appreciative audience. To ease the speaker and vary the proceedings several songs were sung in the course of the evening, and these were by no means unenjoyable items. After a few introductory remarks from the chairman (Mr A. W. daze) Miss Lad brook* sang “Rothesay Bay,” which received its due meed of applause. The Rsv. T. A. Hamilton then described in graphic phrases the various places of interest on the northern shore of the Mediterranean, taking hie hearers with him as far as Athens. Miss Guy then sang “ Take Back the Heart ” in suoh a manner as to elicit rapturous applause. Miss Milly Lee 'followed with “ The Harp in the Air,” from Maritana, which Was also applauded. The lecture was then continued and served to keep the audience well pleased until about a quarter to ten, when it was brought to a olose. Mr R. Pinckney, in eccentric minstrel costume, amused the audience vastly with “A Little More Cider,” and “So Early in the Morning.” The chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the lectursr, the vocalists, and Misses Lee and Rayner, the accompanists, after which a verse of the Rational Anthem was sung. This concluded a very enjoyable eyening’s amusement. Baxtbb’s Lung Pbbsbevbb has gained great popularity |in this district as a speedy and effectual remedy in the treatment ot Coughs, Conus, Bbonohitis and othei chest and throat complaints. Read advt. and try it.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISE MB Nl3. J. Goodwin, Woodbury—Has lost sheep; offer* reward. Geraldine Road Board—lnvite tinder* for driving iron rails at Orari. P. H. MoShane, Geraldine Flat—Addition to advertisement re building. Michael Connolly—Notice of application for transfer of license of Winchester Eotel to Mary Farrell. Jas, Blyth, Tetnuka Advertises for a librarian and caretaker for the Temuka Mechanics’ Institute, J, Mundell and Co.—Unreserved sale of general drapery, boots harmonium, furniture, produce, etc., on Saturday next. Davies A Murphy, Drapers and Clothiers, Ximaru Notify that their fifth annual Christmas gift sale commenced on Saturday last; £250 to be giyen away.

G. and T. Young, Importers, Practical Watchmakers and Jewellers, Timaru—Notify that they have just opened four cases of electro-plated and silver goods, comprising latest novelties from the Mome markets j have also added largely to their stock of gold and silver watches • repairing thoroughly executed j lowest prices in Timaru,