LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1819, 22 November 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bad Coin, —Francis Benjamin, a colored man, was committed for trial at Auckland yesterday on a charge of passing a counterfeit sovereign, Temuka Rm.ES, A Government parade of the above corps was held la it Tuesday evening, at which 30 members were present. They were put through the usual exercises by Lieutenant Findlay. Concert at Geraldine. A grand concert in aid of the funds of the Waihi Football Club takes place in the Oddf lows’ Hall, Geraldine, to-morrow evening, A first-rate programme has been compiled. The Weather. —On last Sunday the thermometer registered 70 inside the office of the Temuka Leader, and 120 outside on the verandah. On last Tuesday evening it fell down to 50. This is a fine climate.

A Strange Sentence, —At the Dunedin City Police Court, yesterday, James Secular was fined 40s, with the option of a month’s imprisonment, for illtreating a horse. Some of the witnesses, who were experienced drivers, declared that it wis the worst case they had ever witnessed.

Arrival op the lonic. —The s.s. lonic, from London, 45 days, all well, arrived at Wellington yesterday. While anchored at Plymouth a passenger suffering from delirium tremens jumped overboard, McKinstry, the second officer, rescued him, and was presented with a purse of sovereigns by the passengers. The lonic brings a hundred stoats and weasels for Wellington. Temuka Mechanics’ Institute, A special meeting of the Temuka Mechanics’ Institute Committee was held on Tuesday evening last. Present—Messrs J. Blyth (president), E, Lee, G. McS. Gentleman, J. Beri, and W. Edwards. Applications for the post of librarian and caretaker were considered, and that of Mr Edwin Williams, of Arowhenua, was accepted. This was ail the business, and the meeting terminated. Destruction op Salvation Armt Barracks. —About 5 o’clock on Monday evening the Sydenham Salvation Army Barracks, officers* quarters, with cottage belonging to Thomas Davies, situated in Battersea street, were burned down. The file broke out in a semi-detached kitchen behind the salvation officers’ house, and a strong east wind rapidly carried it to the other buildings. No one was in the kitchen at the time. The furniture of ail three buildings was saved. Theinsuraucas ate—Salvation Barracks £SOO, and officers' house £IOO, in the Standard; Davies’ house £l5O in the Union. The Birracks were of wood, with iron roof, erected three years ago, and would seat 700 people. A Trap. —On Monday list ¥r Logan, in the employ of Messrs N. Dunlop and Co., Geraldine, was driving two fat bullocks through an unfenced section, which is covered with gorae and situated in the heart of the township. Suddenly one of the bullocks disappeared, and a few seconds afterwards a heavy thud was beard some distance down. Mr Logan, going to the spot, found that the animal had fallen down an old well about 30ft deep, that had simply been covered over with gorse. Help was obtained, and operations commenced to raise the beast. At the first attempt, and when half-way up the well, the animal slipped out of the sling, and again fell to the bottom. A man then went down for the purpose of killing it, to end its misery. The politico of the animal was such, however, that this could not be done, and it had to be hoisted to the surface, but by the time it was got out the unfortunate beast was found to have died from its injuries. No one in the neighborhood was previously aware of the existence of the well, and it is very fortunate that a more serious accident has not occurred. Temuka Horses at Gamaru. —We are glad to find that local horses were very successful at Camara. The Oamarn Mail says “The competition in the class for draught horses was closer than it has been in any show for some years, as will be seen from the following list of points scored for the 25-guinea cup ; The Hon. M. Holmes, 18; Mr J. Reid, 17; Mr James Austin ((Vinchester), 11; Mr H. Mitchell, 10. The Hon. M. Holmes, therefore, takes the cup.’ We are given to understand that Mr Austins horses would have shown better, only that his groom met with an accident which prevented his attendance. We gather from the prize list in the same paper that Mr Austin got first prize for a two-year-old Young Bmker colt, second prize for the mire Princess Royal, second prize for Molly Darling, third prize for a two-year-old filly, and first prize for a mare with two of her progeny Lady Don. We congratulate Mr Austin on his success at Oamaru. There are few places where it is more difficult to win prizes than there, it is there the best horses in New Zealand are shown, and to conic out sc creditably speaks wo!! for Mr Austin s stock.

The Lincoln Seat.—The Hon. My 1 Rolleston is lo be requested to become’a | cimdidate for the Lincoln seat. / i

Not LarobNT. —At Timaru, yesterday, a, youth was charged with the larceny of a hand-bag containing gold spectacles round on a road. He tried to sell the spectacles to a pawnbroker a few days afterwards, but the dealer bad been warned by the police, and retained the articles, whereupon the youth fetched and gave him the bag also. Mr Hay defended and obtained an acquittal on the law that a subsequent formation of an intention to misappropriate property found is not larceny.

A Olbtbe Swindle.—A story of an audacious swindle comes from Paris. Baccarat was being played in a fashionable house. The game was proseeding amidst great excitement—for the stakes were heavy—when a magistrate and two policemen appeared on the scene. They at once sailed the money—£2ooo—" in the name of the law.” Tire head 1 official, who wore a tricolor scarf, proceeded to write out a report on the spot, and informed the host and hostess that legal proceedings would follow. It was not until some hours after that the gamblers discovered the real truth of their adventure. Neither magistrate nor police had paid them a visit. The intruders had simply appeared dressed in a little brief authority of their own. The description tallied with that of notorious Paris swindlers."

Platinum.—Dr Inglis, who has a large interest in New Zealand, and who visited nearly all the gold workings in the Southland district two years ago, and took Home specimens of platinum, writes to a friend : “You may remember that when

I was at Riverton the miners at the mouth

of the were throwing away platinum. Johnston, Mackny and Co. have

seen specimens of dost platinum from the colony, tor which although, not very good, they would give seven shillings par ounce for fifty or one hundred thoisand ounces. Fine platinum is worth more. You will see it is far more, valuable than silver and it would be a pity the miners should not benefit. If they have platinum they should send some to be tested and say how much they could supply.” Can ABA ANB TELE UNITED STATES.— Apropos of the ultimate union of Canada and the United Sates, the American correspondent of the Evening Star says ; —Mr James G. Blaine, passing through Canada to speak at Detroit, was met at St. Thomas by an immense throng, who called to see and hear him. ile said to them: “Our interests M closely united, and the tendency is and ought to be that we will be closer and closer together. When you come we will give you a cordial welcome, but we never want you to come until you make the first move yourself.” This speech was cheered to the echo. These are the significant straws, showing that there is a steady annexation brmze blowing, which is likely to inereaae. Commuted joe, Triad.— At the ft. M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, Isaac Battisun, a respectable settler of Fairlie Creek, was committed for tri»l on a charge of making a false declaration under the Marriage Act to the effect that he had resided in the Titnaru district three days preceding the date of declaration, whereas, in fact he had not. The defence was that it was a bona fide mistake arising out of accused’s misunderstanding the Registrar as to counting a Sunday in the three days, and he had gone home to Fairlie Creek from Saturday till Monday. The Justices who heard the case said they could not consider, the .question whether “wilfully” in the Acttmust mean a fraudulent intention, and the facts being proved they had no option but to commit. South Okari School Committee.— The above Committee held their monthly meeting on Monday last. Present - Messrs Binskin (Chairman), Bates, Batty, Behrens, Collie, and McLeod. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following communications were received from the Board of Education (1) Regulation for letting teachers’ residences; (2) notice that the sura of £3 10s had been' paid to the Committee’s

account, for incidentals for the fourth quarter; (3) summary of attendance returns for quarter ending 30th September ; (4) notice that the inspector would examine the children on Friday, November 23rd; (5) notice that (he Board does not exclude the religious bodies using the school bui’dings for religious purposes. The teachei's report was read, showing the roll number to be : Boys, 40; girls, 32 ; total, 72 ; and the average for the quarter so far to be 55, the highest attendance during the month 66, and the lowest 15. The teacher’s residence having been let to a tenant, it was resolved that the Chairman insure the building, and carry out all regulations as passed by the Board. 'lt was resolved that if a piano could be got a concert and dance be held on the 6th of December (for treat and prise fund), a special meeting of the Committee to be held on Monday, 26th'inst., to make all arrangements. Mr Behrens reported having visited the school, and finding everything working satisfactorily. Mr Batty was appointed visitor for the month, and the mooting terminated. Baxter’s Lung Preserves has gained

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