LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1853, 14 February 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Sweating Ststem.—A meeting of those interested in taking Bteps to abate the sweating system takeß place at Dunedin this evening.

Cautioned. On Tuesday morning at Temuka, a first offender was charged before A. M. Clark, Esq., J.P., with being drunk in the public streets. Ho waß dismissed with a severe caution.

Auction Sale at Temuka.—To-day Mr W. S. Malin commences the important clearing of groceries, ironmongery, drapery, boots, glassware, &c, on account of Mr Jae>. Winning:, at Temuka. Mr Winning is giving up business in Temuka, and has determined to clear out the balance of his stook.

Home for the Nkedy.— A new Home has been erected at Wellington for the relief of the aged and needy, by subscriptions from Mesßrs Joseph Burne, C. J. Pharazyn, W. H. Levin, John Plimmer, and other citizens. It was opened on Monday afternoon by His Excellency the Governor.

Public Meeting at Winchester.—A public meeting of ratepayers interested in the maintenance of the Geraldine and Winchester traffic bridge will be held in the Winchester schoolroom on Saturday evening, to consider the steps to be taken to flnsure the immediate repair of the bridge; Victorian Retenue.—The total revenue of the colony of Victoria for the month of January shows an exceedingly large increase over the revenue for the corresponding month in 1888. The amounts, as made up by,the Under-Treasurer, are £796,000 for January, 1889, as against £656,000 in January, 1888, or an increase of £140,000. Geraldine Pujmo Sports. A meeting of persons interested in holding a sports gathering at Geraldino on March 17th, takes place at the Geraldine Hotel to-morrow evening, Since these sports were inaugurated, two years ago, th« gatherings have been a signal success, and it is to be hoped that even greater success may have to be chronicled for this year's gathering.

Domestic Seryants in Wellington.— The New Zealand Tiroes says domestic servants are vary plentiful in Wellington just now. The other day a lady advertised for a general servant, good references being stipulated for. The clock hod barely finished striking the hour fixed for application when three applicants presented themselves, and a continual stream of candidates followed during the whole evening, all being apparently of a very satisfactory class and well reaommeoded. This is a great change from the experience of former days. An Impending SuK?fiisE. Nineteen years ago a young man purchased two sections of land in a central part of Rangiora, and afterwards left for another part of the colony, i esterday he returned to the town, and amongst other changes found that one of his sections had grown a desirable dwelling house, built of more substantial material than wood, and therefore immovable, and the other had developed into a nicely laid-out garden. He has since placed his title deeds into a solicitor's hands with instructions to go to work. There ia a surprise awaiting someone.—Lyttelton Times. N.Z. Exhibition.—Mr E. E. N. Twopeny returns to New Zealand from Melbourne by the Wairaropa. His visit to Australia has been satisfactory, as far as concerns obtaining British and Victoria*!?" exhibits for the, Duuedin Exhibition. He failed, however, to obtain the Victorian loan collection of pictures, but Mr Deakin, the Chief Secretary, promised that Victoria should be officially represented. Mr Play ford, Premier of South Australia, is doubtful whether a subsidy will be voted to the local committee. Mr Twopeny found that nothing could be done at Sydney till the elections are oyer. It is probable that the Victorian navy will be present at the opening ceremony, and the principal members of the Cabinet may also attend, with a view to promoting a feeling in fayor of colonial federation in New Zealand. Ih« appointment of Mr Joubert as manager has given gr9at satisfaction. to British and Victorian exhibitors. In consequence of the large number of exhibits whioh have already been secured, the plans of the buildings will, Mr Twopeny states, need enlargement.

A WOED PIOTUBB. The special commissioner of the Mark Lane Express writes* A distant land, far remote from the shores of England, isolated, as it were, in the mighty waßte of water in the Southern Hemisphere, comparatively unknown, lie the beautiful and fertile islands of New Zjaland, wanting nothing but the hand of mon to develop hor vast and almost unlimited resources. Her only crime is the want of a population to counteract the disadvantage of distance from the large markets of tha world ; her cattle, her Bheep. her wool are conspicuous for superiority, and are simply The abundant crops, the luxuriant the beautiful climate, .the slumbering mineral wealth, and the fertile land offer to all classes of industrious men advantages rarely to be found in ajy.other oountry, There has been, a wave of depression passing over the country, as elsewhere; it is only transient j as the cloud passing over the morning sun but heralds the brighter day, as the wave of emigration is flowing to the Southern Hemisphere from the.over populated osntres of tho North, so will New Zealand reap her full share of, a bright and prosperous future, offoring,.as she does, a most desirable field for enterprise, oapital,. and labor. Alleged Vagba'nci.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, Michael John Eooney was brought up on remand charged with vagrancy; Sergeant-Major Mason stated that the accused was in no way connected with the charges of housebreaking previously preferred against him—the damage had been traced to gome boys. Constable Stanley said he had not seen Rooney do anv work since he had been in the district. He went about getting a bed where he could, and he had no money. He had an imitation pound note (Dunville's Distillery) which he Bhowed people and traded upon. Mrs McLelland, boardinghouse keeper at the Point, said aecused came to her place and had a bed and three meals, and did not pay for them. He showed something that looked like a pound note. BeDJamih Kelly said he knew no harm of tho accused. Richard Hoare repeated the evidence previously given by him in regard to Rooney flourishing a gun about. He further stated that he never gave him any work, but warned him off his place. Constable Hallet said that 3£d was all the money accused had when arrested. R.Bryan deposed to seeing Rooney cut the reins with which a horse sf Brosnahan's was tied to Hoare's fence. For the defence R. Chuto and P. Sullivan stated they had seen accused working at Hoare's since Christmas milking cows and driving a spring cart. In reply to the Bench, accused stated he had been shearing for Mr Moore at G-ienmark before Christmas, and made a cheque big enough to last him another month *' if he had kept it." He came to Hoare's place on Dec. 1, and worked for him till Feb. 1, If he was let off the preaena charge he would cloar out. Accused was cautioned and discharged. ,

Abming the Polios. The Auckland police are to have revolvers issued to them.

The Eet. W. Morlbv/.—A large gathering, representing several Protestant Ohurohes, was held at Christcburoh on Tuesday night in the Durham Street Wesleyan Ohuroh to welcomo the Eev. W. Morley on his return from England. Mahakipawa Goldfields.—Several parties at the Mahakipawa goldfields are obtaining good returns. One party of three obtained a pound of gold last week, and another small party about 28ozs. The Kawai reef gives every indication of being very rich. Three licensed public-houses are now on the field.

A Suoobssiui Oompant.—The fifteenth annual meeting of the Canterbury Saleyards Company was held on Tuesday night. A dividend of 4 por cent, was declared for the hilfyear, making 10 per cent, for the year. During the year 363,000 sheep, 19,000 cattle, and 10,000 pigs passed through the yards. The Kebmadeo anb Auckland Islands. —The Government are about to offer to the public for settlement under the pastoral lease system two runs in the Aaokland Islands, consisting of 138,000 acres ; also, under the small farm settlement scheme seven small grazing runs at the Kermadeos. The runs vary in area from 930 acres to 1700 acres.

Poisonous Seeds.—Mr L. E. Eeade, of Invercargill, informs the Southland Times thit he is of ©pinion that the death of his little boy the other day was oaused through his swallowing some of the seeds of clianthus, or kowhai, which grows near his house. He thinks the seeds germinated internally, and bo oaused the little death.

Death of Mb Letbstam, M.H.R.— Mr H- A.'Levestam, member for Nelson, expired suddenly at 11 o'clock on Monday night, He was in his usual health and spirits during the day, working in his shop. When he returned home at six he complained of pain in his chest. He retirad to bed at nine, and awoke at ten, when he fell into a fainting fit, and before the doctors arrived he died.

Testing the Habe System.—The Auckland correspondent of the Ofcago Daily Times states that a few gentlemen interested ia the Hare system of proportional representation intend testing the system experimentally by issuing voting papers for Auckland suburbs, on whioh all the names of the candidates at the last general election will be printed. The electors will be called to Bend in the voting papers, and the reaulfc will be worked out on the Hare system. Mttbdbe and Suicide.—A murder c3se is reported from Florence, the victim being a Countess Costa, and the assassin a captain in the army. From the details received it appears that the countess, who was a member of a very aristocratic family, entered a carriage on the 19th Deoember with the captain whose name is not given—and while they were driying along one of the most frequented streets her companion stabbed her to death, afterwards committing suicide by shooting himself.

Phesbitgbian Gbnbbal Assembly.—The General Aseembly of the Presbyterian Church opened at Auckland on Tuesday evening. The Rev. A. Beattie, of Ashburton, was appointed Moderator. In his opening address he remarked that they could not fail to be shocked and grievod at the language used by some of our legislators in Parliament regarding the Bible in respect to the education system. It was possible, without offending the conscience of anyone, to have suitable portions of the Bible read and expounded in an unsectarian way in the public schools and colleges of the oolony. EXTBAOBDINABT MISUNBEBSTANDINff. A very extraordinary mistake occurred at the Leeds Assizes, Mr Baron Pollock presiding. John Greenwood was charged with assault on a child. After all the evidenoe had .been taken, the learned judge asked the jury whether they wished to hear more of the case. Seyeral of the members of the jury Baid they did not, and it was understood that the jury found the prisoner not guilty. He was aoeordingly discharged. As soon as he had left the dock one of the jurymen got up and intimated that they had misunderstood His Lordship, and that they had not agrred to a verdict. The learned judge, however, said it was too late to remedy the evil.

A Ditoboe Case.—Lord Wellwood (eays a Home paper) has just beard evidence in the action of divorce at the instance of Cecilia Stewart, of Portobello, Scotland, against her husband, Eobert John Stewart, residing in Sew Zealand. The ground of divorce "was desertion. Pursuer stated that she was married on July 27, 1880, to the defender, at Penicuik. There were three children of the marriage. The parties resided in Had* dington Place, Edinburgh, for 18 months, and then they went to Dunedin, because of creditors. Her husband had no settled employment. He betted and drank, and used her money which was in the bank. He was unkind to the children. He left finally on August 5, 1884, leaying for another place in New Zeuland. She had taken every step she could to trace her husband. This evidence was corroborated, and His Lordship granted a decree of divorce, with expenses. Zulu M&bbia&B.—A marriage among the Zulus is as binding as any ceremony in England, and a man cannot put away his wife without valid cause, approved by the councillors of the tribe. Infidelity is punishable by death both to wife and partner in guilt; constant and systematic disobedience or incorrigible idleness is punished by divorce. If the woman thinks she is at all ill-treated she can return to her fathsr, who can keep her by repaying the number of cows paid for her, the children being regarded as solely hers go with her. If a wife prove ohildless she is divorced, or the father gives another daughter for her, without further payment. In that case, if the sister haye children, the first two of her offspring are transferred to the first wife, and considered as her children. When twins ocour, one is always sacrificed to avert ill luck. If a man wishes to take more wives, he must always obtain the consent of his first, or queen, wife. In fact, the Zulu laws of marriage resemble the old Mosaic laws, and their social condition is very similar to that of the Israelites when the Divine law was first given them. A Faithidl Dog.—A touching incident I occurred lately at the residence of Mr I Wm, Trumbull, in Belmont County, says the St. Louis Globe Democrat. His littlo daughter, Maud, had been for some time sick with typhoid fever. She waß possessed of a fine Newfoundland dog, and a warm attachment sprang up between them. In the little child's rambles the dog was her sole companion. Since Maud has been sick the dog dog refused to eat, and would wander from place to place, familiar spots to both dog and girl, apparently in search for her, uttering low, plaintive wails. One day the dog was admitted to the bedside of his little mistress, and his joy was unbounded. The animal walked round and round the bed, and rubbed its shaggy head lovingly against the little hand of the sufferer resting on the outside of the covering. Time came for the dog to leave, which it at first refused to do, but finally yielded. It was then offered food, which it refused. It wandered off to some familiar hauntß, whore happy hours hud been spent with little Maud, and finally lay down by the stairway leading to the little girl'a bedroom, whining ia a pitiful manner. No attention was paid to the dog for an hour or two. At last someone called it, but it did not move An examination was made, and the brute was found dead, Died of pure grief, /I

Death op an Old Identity.—An old Auckhnd identity has just died. Mrs Sarah Kane had lived half a century among the Ngapuhi trible and was the only white woman who lived in Kororareka through all the Native troubles. Licensing Committee Elections. Candidates for the position of Commissioners for the Temuka and Raukapuka Licensing Districts mußt ba nominated before noon to-morrow. Mr Joseph Ashwell will rsceive the nominations for the Temuka district, and Mr Joseph Greayes those for tho Raukapuka district.

Women of xhb Bedchambek. —So there are to be no more Women of the Bedchamber. It is time, remarks a Sunday paper, that some of the ornamental follies of the Royal household were abolished. The very titles of these ladies, who receive £3OO a year each, are undignified absurdities. It is really better to be called a housemaid than a Woman of the Bedchamber. If any mummery is to be retained, it might as well gj by a respectable name.

The Pjbice ov a Dog.—The famous St. Bernard dog, " Plialimraon," who was purchased io August last by Mr J. K. Emmelt, the American actor, for 1000 guineas, left England just ia time. A new star has arisao, " bir Bevedere," for whom 1500 guineas has been refused, This is all the mora wonderful, as the owner is a man to whom the sum aamen must b& a fortune. Tt is hoped he has not been foolish. Better 1500 guineas in the hand than in any bush or dog.

Melbourne.—rhe North Otago Times has been allowed to make the following extract from a letter received last mail by a resident of Oaraaru from a relative in Sydney :—" Melbourne is in a very bad state now. One man I know who gave a great dinner when I was in Melbourne, as he had cleared £200,000 in land, is now broke, and is in the lunatic asylum, and some of my greatest friends there are stone broke." Seizuee o? Goods.— Mr] G. V, Shannon, Customs expert inspector, has been at Christchurch for the past fortnightexamioing shipments of goods now landing. On Tuesday at his instance the Customs seized and confiscated Io the Crown a large consignment of drapery belonging to a Dunedin wholesale firm who have a branch warehouse at Christchurch, also a case of drapery belonging to one of the principal local retail draper?. Probably Government will prosecute the offenders,

REFORMED.—A man named George Thomas Sullivan, who states that he is a brother of the noted American pugilist, John L. Sullivan, attended a service at the Primitive Methodist Church in Alexandra Street, Auckland, the other eyening, and delivered nn address at the evangelistic meetin,' which followed. He said that he had, like his brother, been a professional boxer, and had taken part in many contests in the ring ; but he had now determined to give up these associations and become a useful member of society. He is an athletic young man of splendid frame and massive limbs.

Alleged Preventive for Ttphoid.— A lady correspondent wrote to the Sydney Morning Herald last week :—" Will you publish a simple, and almost certain, preventive for typhoid, which seems unfortunately, to be on the increase. Let all mothers of families give their children rectified spirits of turpentine, in the following quantities every night before going to bed: Three to twelve years old, four drops to eight drops, in half a teaspoonful of sugar ; above twelve years, eight to ten drops. It destroys the typhoid germ, and much suffering may be prevented by this Bimple cheap remedy. If a child is seizad with typhoid, repeat the dose five or six times a day, and let no solids or meat in any form be given. I speak from certain knowledge, and hope this little information may prove of use to someone." The Sfkings Shootin* Affray.—At the R.M. Court, Chriatchurcb, on Tuesday last, the case of P. Sinclair, Clerk to the Springs Road Board, v. HeDley, claim £IOO, for damages sustained by being shot in May last, was dealt witb. Mr Martin for plaintiff; Mr Joynt for defendant. Mr Martin in opening the case said that the evidence he bad to adduce would be very similar to that given at the hearing of the criminal charge, in which Henley had been sentenced to six months' imprisonment. That sentence had now been completed, and this action was brought to recover damages. Dr Cooke wos examined respecting the nature 1 of the wounds, and Mr Martin then called the plaintiff. The case for the defence closed at 3,15 p.m., at which time Mr Martin addressed the Court for the plaintiff. His Worship, in giving judgment, said the conduct of Sinclair and the detective was not at all justified. That would haye to be taken into consideration in assessing the damages, but the plaintiff hud incarred expenses and inconvenience through the action of the defendant, and he should give judgment for £2l for these, besides £ll Gs for medical expenses, and costs, including solicitors' and witnesses' fees.— Lytteltoa Times. The Orlando.—The Wellington correspondent of the Greymouth Star writes as follows:— u By the special invitation of Captain Hammil, I paid a visit to the flagship Orlando. This vessel, which is one of the latest type of fast, armed cruisers, fully justifies the criticism of the English papers on the inefficiency of the British Navy. One of the officers, who was my guide over the vessel, tells me that she is dreadfully undermanned. The loss of even five men would cripple them should a naval engagement take place. She was turned out of the Devouporl dockyard as a finished vessel, properly equipped for sea, yet they have had to spend thousands upon her since her arrival in Australian waters. One instance of the general stupidity of the Home authorities was pointed out to me. The iron stanchions on the main deck, intended to support the skids, wore not only insufficient to bear the weight, but were placed in such a position as to prevent the men from working the guns properly. Daring the vessel's stay these had to be removed and altered at heavy expense. The authorities supplied the latest designs in big guns for the vessel's use, but forjjtbe service of the Blue Jackets and Marines ashore they shipped guns of the old Crimean Pattern. The 'twe9n-decks are badly ventilated and are so dark that candlas are burned all day. The electric light apparatus was placed in the engine room in such a hot spot that tho dynamo would not work, and there was danger of the wires fusing. The dynamos iiave beeu taken to pieces and removed ta a fresh part cf the vessel. The whole equipmeut shows many signs of scamping in ijany places." f

Electric Light at Timaeu. The Timaru Borough Council on Tuesday night rejected a motion that a committee of the whole should draw up specifications for electrio lighting. The objeotion was that the councillors were unable lo do it, The councillor proposing the motion said he should bring it up at every meeting until it was passed

Wesleyan Chukch, Temuka.-—A social gathering in connection with the above community took place in the church yesterday eveniog. A very choice tea waa provided by a lady member of the congregation, and ample justice was done to it by quite a g large number of guests. The tablfa, two in number, were over byMesrtames J. Srowfland Fyie,9od the Misses F. and E. BrowD. After the tea n public meeting took place, Mr J. W. Miles occupying the chair. Mr Miles congratulated them on the large attendance, considering that it was middle of the harvest season. He also spoke at Home length on the late conference. The Eev. Mr Bunn gave a humorous account of his ministry in the early days of Otago, and referred to his recent visit to the Dunedin Conference. Mr J. Brown spoke at some length on the prospects of tho new ohurch. They had raised £2OO, and had got £2OO more from the loan fund. They expected to raise £IOO more within the next few weeks, and they would get £IOO more from the loan fund. That would make the £6OO they required. The money from the loan fund would ba lent to them without interest, and they would have 10 years to pay it in. Twelve months ago they would not have dared to attempt the building of the church, but now it was a success beyond anticipations. The Rev. Mr Bunn proposed a vote of thanka to Mrs J. Brown for the excellent tea she had provided, and also to Mr Brown, for the assistance/ he had rendered. The motion was by acclamation, and Mr Brown briefly acknowledged the compliment on behalf of his wife, statiDg that Mrs Brown would always be ready to do what she could for tho chnrch. He then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the choir for the services they had rendered that evening, and the proceedings concluded by the Rev. Mr Bnnn pronouncing the Benediction.

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

Temuka Town Board—lhvUo tenders for carting from 40 to 50 shingle and blinding. Public Meeting at Winchester—On Saturday evening re Geraldine and Winchester traffic bridge. J. F. Douglas and T. Washington—Notify that they have secured a complete threshing plant, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. G-eraldine Publio Sports Meeting of persons interested in holding sports gathering at Geraldine takes place at Geraldine Hotel tomorrow evening. Arowhenuo Town Board—Unpaid Kates will be sued for after 28th February; owners of dogs will be summoned after same date ; clerk will attend at office eyery Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. „-> B, J. Wes. Chamberlain—Notifies that at \ next meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee he will apply for a transfer of the license of Temuka Hotel to Hugh Flannery. Mrs C. Fry, Proprietress Jolly's Pass Hotel —-Notifies that visitors to Hanmer Plains Hot Springs will find the hotel replete with every comfort, and convenience; quotes oharges per week. S. Burrows and J. J. Heap, Executors of the late Mrs Heap—Notify that at next meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee they will apply for a transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel to Robert White.