LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1832, 22 December 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

OUBBBITE9. —This paper will not be published on Tuesday next, Christmas Day. TIMABU MAYOB ALTS'.—Mr T). M. Ross Wis installed as Mayor of Timaru on Wednesday last. The Weatheb.—The heat yesterday was very great, and made any exertion oppressive. About four p.m. a most welcome shower fell, whioh coaled the air considerably. Christmas Displays.—At the various places of business in town there is now the usual display of seasonable goods and novelties. We shall refer to these in our next issue.

Timabit Wateb Suppit.—Ths Timaru Borough Council have decided to invite Mr Dobson, C.E., to report on their water works and the cost of increasing the supply of water. This is with a view of obtaining power for the electrio light. South Ohabi Ritbb Boabb.—-Ratepayers in the South Orari River District are reminded that candidates for the seat on the board, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Mason, muat be nominated with Mr W. Wills, Returning Cfflosr, bofore noon on Monday next. Mr WjIU will supply the necessary nomination forms.

Pboteotion op Tbout. —The Grsaetts notifies that John Dyke Acland, John Nathanial Parkor, Arthur John Blakistori, William Deßenzy,Thomas Uunnion, Murdooh Mackav, John MoColl, John MoPherson Murray, George Pinokey, and John Rippingale, have been appointed officers under the "Salmon and Trout Act, 1867," and the " Fisheries Conservation Act."

The Pabeoba Bbidge.—-A deputation, consisting of Mr A. Macpherson (Pareora), Mr D. M. Boss and Mr Jas. King (ratepayers in the Q-eraldine County) waited on the Premier and the Minister for Public Works in Timaru on Thursday last to urge the repairing of the lower Pareora Bridge. After hearing the views of the deputation the Minister for Works promised to consider the matter.

The Seadown Water-Supplt.—Yes-terday water was introduced into the firjst section of the Seadown vater-race, and it must be gratifying to the contractor, Mr William Fletcher* and to the engineers, Messrs Menson and March ant, that the flow was particularly good. The water travelled the entire length of the first sectioQ with little or no leakage. At the headworks are automatic ..flood-gates, faithfully mads from the desigds of Mr Marcbant. These, which are a novolty in their way, have been found to act admirably. Pressure upon our space forbids a detailed report, but further particulars will be furnished in a future issue.

W.BBLEYAH ChUEOH SUNDAY SOHOOI, Temt/KA.—A very interesting and profitable gathering in connection with the, above school .took place in the Wesleyan church, Temuka, on Wednesday evening. The chair was taken by Mr James Winning, who gave a humorous and instructive address. Mr James Harrison, superbtendant of the Sunday school, followed, and gave a short resume of the work of the sobool during the past year. The secretary, Mr H. M. Miles, also spoke on similar lines. The Rev. Mr Bunn in the course of an address, both humorous and interesting gave many valuable hints on the subject of Sunday school work. Mr Job Brown then presented the prizes to the successful scholars iirid complimented the teachers upon the school, which, although small, was doing good Wo»k,

Thb Timabu Schools,—On Thursday last the annual distribution of prizes took place at the limaru High School, when a lengthy - address was delivered by the Hon. W. Rolleston. The retiring rector, Mr Halkett Daweon, who has held the position for 9 years waß the recipient of three presentations—one from the present pupils, one from the "old boys," and one from the teachers. —The prizes were distributed at the public school the same afternoon. The Hon. the Premier, Sir Harry Ackinson, the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Mr Mitchelson, Mr Turnbull and Mr Rhodes, M.K.R.'s, the Mayor of Timaru, and a number of the local committee were present. The Premier gave a short address expressing his pleasure at being present, and congratulating the children on their work. Referring to some remarks made by the chairman he said it would be quite wrong in him to go into the question of school age (the question of raising the school age from sto 7 years) seeing that it was apolitical matter of great interest. Bit this he might say : Whatever the Parliament of New Zealmd thought right to deoide on as to the money capitation, or rather age at which capitation should be giyen, the publio might be quite oortain of this, that Parliament, would never conseat to see ohildren of any age occupying their time in the gutters when they should be receiving instruction. It would hurdly do for him to go further thau sny thii>. —The Premier was also present at the distribution of prizes at the Catholic School, where ho also made a few remarks.. He wua heartily cheered on leaving;

Wkslbyan Ohf/rom, Tbmuka.—The Rev. R. S. Buna will conduot the services at this Church to-morrow. The subjects of his addregses will be found in our advertising columns. He also oonducts a seryioe at Waitohi in the afteraoon. Gbbaidihe Town Board. —A speoial mealing tj oonsider the advisability of obtaining a low level water supply for the town district of Geraldine was held on Wednesday evening last. A report of the proceedings will be found on our fourth page. Tbophibs.—There is now on vi9W at the Star Hotel, 'femHka, a very handsome silver cup presented to the Caledonian Society by the Crown Brewery Company. The cud will be competed for on Boxing Day, and will be awarded to the winner of a speoial race for maiden runners. The society hare alio seoured a yery handsomely ohased gobht for -the bioyole raoe. It may be seen at Mr Mogridge's, Main Street, Te'muka. A list of special prizes to be| given will be found in our advertising columns.

THE CBAWtfOBD - HUNTKB CONGEST. There was only a small attendance at the above obncert, which was held in the Volunteer Hall, Tamuka, last night; but.jnotwithstandihg this, the programme, which ooniiited of songs, oomio sketches, and dances, was gone through faithfully. Miss Hunter is one of the finest singers w« have ever heard. She has' a most charming voice of extraOrdinary 1 compass, and was worth going a long distance to hear. Miss Maogregor also sang beautifully, arid was frequently encored. In a little sketch, in whiek she appeared, she spoke her p*rt excellently, and pjroved herself to be not only a capital singer, but also a first-rate actress. Mr Crawford was » host in himself—as a'character singer we have not pome across his equal. Master,' Crawford accompanied the singing on the piano, and literally brought down the housed with his Highland dancing. Taken all round, the entertainment must be put down as a firstclass one. Mr Crawford oertainly ; knocks a good deal of real genuine fun out of himself, but he is never low or vulgar, and the entertainment is entirely free from -anything bordering on coarseness. Mr Crawford announced he would call;at Temuka on his return from the north, and if he does we feel certain he will have a house that will make up for last night. ' i South Oeari School.—A meeting of.

the above School Committee, wbb held on Monday, the 17th insC Present— Messrs J. 0. Binskin (Chairman), Batty, Ooles, Bates, McLeod, and Collie. The Inspector s report oa the recent examination was read, and considered very satisfactory, the Committee ei pressing themselves well pleased with the teaching and supervision of their head master (Mr J. A. Fitzgerald) and his assistant. The pass subjects were as follows:—Standard VI. : Presented 2, passed 2. Standard V.' : Presented 5, passed 5. Standard IV. : Presented 5, failed 2, passed 3. Standard 111. : Presented 10, exoepted 2, passed 8. Standard If.! Presented 9, passed 9. Standard I.: Presented 10, excepted 1, passed 9. Total: Presented 41, excepted 3, failed 2, passed 36, The report thereon shows the percentage of passes to be 50, and failures 5, or the large actual percentage of 95 passed; which reflects great credit on the head master. The report also stated that ; the examination was highly satisfactory, the order, tone, and attention of the school being very good, and the preparatory classes do their work very wel 1 . This being all the business the meeiiDg adjourned.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISE MEN 18. Temuka Caledonian Society—List of special prizes. Webster and Maodonald—Have improved farm of 102 aores for sale privately. Wesleyan Church, Temnka—Rev. R. S. Bunn will conduct servioes to-morrow.

A. Fisher, Magio Gave, Geraldirie—Draws attention to his splendid stock of Xmas annuals and toys, Jhnas and New Year cards, etc.' • : .<■■■: ■ ■

J. Ballantjne and 00., .Drapers and Clothiers, Timaru—Notify special lines in various departments for the Christmas and New llear holidays. "., Davies and Murphy, Timaru —Draw special uttention to their famous tweed suits ; notify that their fifth annual sale expires on January 6th, and advise customers to oall early. J. Mundell and Co.—Hold next monthly stock sale on 2nd January, and next wool sale early in January—are now booking entries ; have English grass paddock of 60 ecres near Orari Bridge to let. . ■ ■ ' S.C. Charitable Aid Board—lnvite tenders for supply .of rations . and burial* to the Charitable ; Aid Departments foi Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, and Waimate districts ; full particulars and tender forms to be obtained at the Temuka and G-eraldine Town Board, offices; : ' : ' v ■' ' ■■ ; ' ■'"' ■'• •" : ''■■•■-'