LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1851, 9 February 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

N.Z. University.—The Senate of the New Zealand University meets at Auckland on the 27th inst. Sib Julius Voobl.—A cable massage from London states Sir Julius Togel is undecided as to whether ha will return to New Zealand or not at present. Tinned Mullet,—An Auckland company tinned three-quarters of a million mullet last season, and are now clear of stock. They expect to put up a full million this year. Medical Practitioners.—The register of medical practitioners in New Zealand, as published in the New Zealand Gazette contains 495 names; and of dentists 107 names are on the register. Pedesteianism —Mr J. O’Connor, storting from scratch, won the J'wo-mile Walking Race at the Melbourne Caledonian Society’s Sports on the 26th January. The prize money was £4 4s. Sales op Property.—o.i the 22nd February, instructed by Mr Anton Johnson, Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will sell a compact little farm of 20 acres, together with a well built three-roomed house, well stocked garden, etc., situated in the Geraldine district. On the 14bh the same firm instructed by John Hay, sell 30i perches, with 4-roomed bouse, situate in the Pleasant Point township.

DISASTER Ilf THU ENGLISH CHANNEL.— The barque Largo Bay, bound for Auckland, came into collision with a steamer in the English Channel on the 6th February. It is believed that the steamer went down immediately, with all hands (estimated at 100), as nothing was seen of her after she struck. A passing steamer picked up the barque, and towed her to Spithead in a sinking condition. One of the apprentices was drowned. Licensing Committee Elections, —The annual election of the Temuka Licensing Committee will take place on the 25th February, if a poll is necessary. Candidates must be nominated on the 15th. For the ' Qeraldine Committee candidates must be nominated before tjie 18th February, and if a poll is necessary it will be taken on the 25th. The nomination of candidates for the Bankapuka Committee must be made before the Isih February, and if a poll is necessary it will be taken on the 23rd. Chbistchuech Dbainagb Boaeb. Mr Deacon, solicitor, of Christchurch, has received instruction* from a ratepayer in the Christchurch Drainage District to issue writs against all the gentlemen who have been members of the drainage board during the past seven years, calling upon them to show causa why the proper sum of £I3OO has not every year during that period been set aside as a sinking fund against the board’s indebtedness. This is creating consternation among members and ex-members, Tbmpaa Pabk fioABD. The ■ regular monthly meeting of the above board was hold yesterday evening. Present—Messrs Cray (chairman), Meyer, .and Aspinall. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The caretaker made a verba, report of the work done during the monthl The secretary was instructed to take legal action against the person who damaged certain trees on last Boxing-Day. The secretary reported that the balance-sheet had been forwarded' to the Audit Department, and returned certified to as correct. The inauranoe on the caretaker’s cottage being due, the secretary was instructed to arrange for renewal of same. Accounts to the amount of £7 19s were passed for payment. The meeting then terminated. A Countess in a Factory,— The other day (says a Home paper) a young and pretty girl came to a magistrate in a town in Austria, demanding the regulation Dienstbuch, Into which the particulars about the antecedents of any one in search of work are entered, the booklet having to be shown to employers on application for employment. On looking through the girl’s paper, the magistrate found that his fair applicant was Melanie Coontess Keglevich, bora at Presburg in 1874. As her papers were in good order, the booklet was handed over to the young countess, and her ladyship is at present earning her living as a factory girl. Arowhenoa Cemetery Board, —The monthly meeting of the Arowhenua Cemetery Board was held yesterday evening. Present—Messrs Gray (chairman). Meyer, and Aspinall. The minutes of the previous monthly meeting and of a special meeting were read and confirmed. The caretaker’s report was read. He certified that the amount of six guineas had been received in fees during the month. He applied for some grave books. The Secretary was instructed to procure such stationery as was required. In reference to unpaid graves, the Secretary was instructed to lake legal steps, if necessary, to procure payment of same. Accounts to the amount of £5 15s 6d were pnsied for payment and the meeting terminated.

Sudden Death. —An inquest was held at Waimate on Tuesday on the body of Mrs Cain, wife of Haos,Cain, who died early on the same day, after being confined. The evi dence went to show that Mrs Cain was confined at 11 o’clock on the previous evening, and flooding set in shortly after the birth of the child. This was stopped, but again set in, and a doctor was sent for, but Mrs Cain died before his arrival.- The deceased had had eight children on previous occasions, and only engaged a doctor on two or three occasions. Dr Nioholls stated that he could not say that a medical man could have saved the deceased's life had one been . present; ho thought the attendants had done everything they could to save her life; The jury returned a verdict —That deceased died from exhaustion, caused by loss of blood after confinement. The Winchester Bridge.—Residents at Winchester and trayellars between Geraldine and Temuka are suffering considerable inconvenience from the closing of the Winchester bridge, and there is a probability that a petition will be forwarded to the Geraldine County Council and to the Road Board, asking them to reconsider the matter, and endeavor to have the bridge put into decent repair. The approach to the ford is still most inconvenient, although somewhat improved recently. On the north side there is barely room for one vehicle to pass along, and the approach being overshadowed with trees there is a considerable element of danger in leaving or entering the ford at night. Although, without doubt, the bridge in its present condition is dangerous, it is urged that the main structure is sufficiently sound to admit of repair, and a further report upon the subject would doubtless be appreciated. It is certainly a pity that a bridge once erected at considerable expense should be allowed to fall ioto decay. Considering the very extensive traffic on ibis road it seems a decidedly retrograde movement to allow such a condition of things.

Dunedin Labor Bureau.—Under advice from the Government the Dunedin labor bureau has been closed, Presbyterian Assembly.—The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church meets at Auckland on Tuesday next. Masonic.—After considering a circular from the Dunedin Board, the District Grand Lodge of Auckland, E. 0., unanimously passed a resolution discouraging the formation of a United Grand Lodge for New Zealand. Sale at Temuka,—On Thursday next Mr W. 8. Maslin will sell the balance of Mr Winning’s stock of groceries, glass, lamps, ironmongery, boots, etc., Mr Winning having decided to retire from storekeepmg. Air Intelligent Monkey.— A Singapore paper states that a murder was committed near Wyoaad, and the murderers were captured through the instrumentality of a monkey, who watched the murderers and led the constables to their abode. Wesleyan Church, Temuka.—The Rev. R. S. Bunn has returned from the Conference at Dunedin, which has just concluded its sittings. To-morrow the rey. gentleman will conduct the morning and evening service at the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, and in the afternoon will preach at Waitohi. Tb Kooti.—Te Kooti. arrived in Auckland last Thursday night. It.transpired that soma days ago he wrote to Mr Milchelson intimating his intention to visit Gisborne and other parts of Poverty Bay. The Minister wrote dissuading him, but Te Root! persisting Mr Mitcholson requested him to call on him at Auckland and consult on the subject. Te 1 Kooti is not accompanied by his usual parade of followers, but has several attendants, one in a handsome uniform. Bishop Netill,-— Thanksgiving services on the return of Bishop Nevill were held at the Pro-Cathedral at Dunedin on Wednesday evening. An address of welcome was presented by the Chancellor of the Diocese. The Bishop, in replying, referred to hia appeals for assistance, pointing out that they were made to very wealthy people in England, and were not general. He had succeeded to the extent of his expectations in gaining assistance for the particular work in hand. Temuka Dairy Factory. —• The regular monthly meeting of directors of the Temuka Dairy Company was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs Job Brown (chairman), | Gray, Austin, and Dr J. 8. Hayes. The I secretary reported that during the month of January 22,778ga15. 71b. of milk had been received at a cost of £284 14s 7d, Formal correspondence was briefly considered. It was resolyed that the price for cheese for the current month at the factory should be 6d per lb for loaf, and sid for largo sizes to shareholders. Several minor matters were dealt with, and ths meeting terminated. Bismarck.— Prince Birraarck, according to Dr Bdsch, has every now and then bad fits of gloom, in which he expresses himself as follows, nor have any arguments any weight with him when he is so possessed :—“ Nobody loves me for what

I have done. 1 have neve; made anybody happy—not myself, nor ray family, nor anyone else. But how many have I made

unhappy f .But for me, three great wars would not have been fought. Eighty thousand men would not have perished ; parents,, brothers, sisters, and widows would not be bereaved and plunged into mourning. . . . That' matter, however, I have settled with God. But 1 have had little or no joy from all my achievements—nothing but vexation, care and trouble.” “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity,” says the preacher, and the new Doctor of Divinity seems to be more of the school of Ecclesiastes than of the Nazirine. I.O.G.T.—The weekly meeting of the members of Welcome Betreat Lodge, No. 44, 1.0.G.T., was held in the Good Templars’ Hall, Geraldine, on Monday evening last., there being a good attendance. Bro. K. McKenzie, W.0.T., presided. After the roll of officers had been called, the installation of officers for the ensuing term took place, the installing officer being Bro. T. Sherratt,

D.D.G.M., assisted by Bro. Watson, as Assistant G.M. The following wore the officers inducted into their respective chairs; —N.G., Bro. K. McKenzie; Y.G., Sister Pye ; Secretary, Bro. A. Fisher; Financial Secretary, Bro. G. H. Patrick ; Chaplain, Sister Dunlop ;

Treasurer, Bro. R. Hardy ; Marshal, Bro. Stringer j 1.G., Bro. T. Sherralt; 0.G., 'Bro. J. Hay. At the conclusion of the aereraony, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the installing officer and his assistant for the able manner in which they performed their duties. The newly-elected O.T. appointed the usual committees. It was decided to recommence holding open Lodges at an early date. The O.T. read circular Wo. 2, “ How to Make Lodge Meetings Interesting," issued by the Grand Lodge, the same being favorably commented upon by those present. The receipts of the evening having been announced, the Lodge was closed. Mr Walter and the Times,—Daring the hearing of the action which Mr Parnell brought against The Times in Scotland. Mr Walter was examined before the Scotch Court, and his evidence has caused a good deal of surprise. It was

generally understood that he was the chief shareholder in the leading journa l , but it now appears from his evidence that he only holds 1-16th and a-half share of the paper, and that the total number of ptopnetors is about 100. Mr Walter exhibited a most lordly ignorance of the details of his connection with the properly. He d : d not know the names of many of his cu-

proprietors ; he did not known whether he was ibe registered proprietor of the paper, and, in fact, he had to refer to McSoames, his solicitor, for information on almost all the points concerning which he was examined. The object of Mr Parnell’s counsel was, of course, to make Mr Walter look ridiculous, and to show the smallness of the share he had in the newspaper which is associated with his name. But it would seem that he gets the lion's shore of the profits, whatever may be the extent of his claim in the partnership. His counsel has promised to furnish the names of the other proprietors of The Times, so some interesting information mny be looked for. It has always been known that there were several other pro-

prietors besides Mr Walter, but it was not supposed that they were so many in number.' Gossip in journalistic circles used to say that they ware nearly all of them old maids. The births, marriages, and deaths column of the leading journal were settled by a former proprietor as a

dowry upon bis daughter. Captain Robinson, of the brigantine, Anthons, now in the harbor at Auoklcnd was found drowned yesterday afternoon. He is supposed to have fallen into the harbor while going aboard the vessel on Thursday night.

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