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Temuka Leader, Issue 1875, 6 April 1889, Page 2

Geraldine Road Board. —The monthly meeting takes place on Monday next. Football. sustained by the president of the Tornuka Football Club, Mr J. T. M. Hayhuret, the football match arranged to take place at Tetnuka to-day, to open the season, has been postponed until Saturday next. Entertainment at Geraldine.— On Thursday evening next tho Tiraaru Sunny South Minstrels will give one of their amusing entertainments in the Oddfellows’

Hall, Geraldine. The Minstrels recently appeared in Timaru before a large audience, when they gave the utmost satisfaction, A dance will follow the entertainment.

A Fink oe £2OO, At the R.M; Court, Timaru, yesterday, in the case against the South Canterbury Refrigerating Company for a breach of the Stamp Act, His Worship delivered » written judgment, and a fine of £2OO was imposed. Mr Perry, on behalf of the defendants, gave notice of appeal. Mr White stated that ha did not intend to proceed with the other two charges, which were accordingly withdrawn.

Salk or Privileges.—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. submitted to auction on Thursday last tho privileges in connection with the Geraldine Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting, which lakes place on 11th and 12bh insts. They were disposed of as follows Horse yards, £2 10s, Mr G. Fox; games, £l, Mr White; No. 2 stand, 13s, Mr G. Fox; refreshment booth, £4, Mr L. Tombs; grand stand booth, No. 1, £l4, Mr W. Angland; No. 1 outside booth, £l4, Mr T. Markham; No. 2 outside booth, £l2, Mr T. Markham. The cards and gates were bought in. 8.0. Rabbit Fence,—The rabbit fence in South Canterbury is giving good results, sad the Minister of Lands, who was at first opposed to it, is now convinced that the expenditure is wise. Some six men are permanently employed along tho line of the fence looking after it, and killing such rabbits as dribble over the ranges and reach the barrier. It will be completed as far as the Waitaki this winter. The Hon. Mr Richardson holds that, regarded as a mere business transaction, the expenditure on that fence is one of the best and most profitable outlays of public money that has yet been made. Ohar«e Withdrawn.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesteiday morning, according to the Mail, on tho charge being called against Peter Birrell, that he did feloniously take away £52 10s, the money of William Uockenll Beswick, Mr Raymond, who appeared for Mr Beswick, staled that on further investigation being made into affairs by Mr Beswick, and owing to certain explanations offered by Birrell through his solicitor, ho asked for permission to withdraw the charge. His Worship: Do you mean that some mistake has been made 1 Mr Raymond: We believe that the explanation given by Birrell removes it from the criminal category. Bis Worship: Under those circumstances we will allow the case to be withdrawn. Geraldine Cheese, —ln an interview

with a representative of the Press, Mr , Meadows (the representative of an English firm in the colonies) is reported to hare said : —“ I got some grand butter, I may say, here in Canterbury—good waxy, butter well made, and os I have said it only wants care in making to secure an unlimited demand. You have a grand climate, excellent feed, and good cattle, so that there is no reason why the butter you produce should not bo the best that

can be got. As to cheese 1 baye not been able to buy up as much as I should have lined, because the greater part of it was bought up by the Australian buyers at a price which I considered too dear for our market. I bought the season’s output of the Gtoraldine Factory, and 1 cannot but speak in the highest terms of its quality. I am not only satisfied with it, but it is grand cheese in quality, make, and style of finish. For such goods at a reasonable price there is an unlimited demand. As to the industry, as a whole, there are several minor points which require looking into if it is to assume the proportions which all well wishers of the colony desire to see it do. The main of these are with regard to the mode of shipment and rate of freight, and I expect to be able to arrange these when I get home.” The Dunedin Will Case,—The will case Williams v. Gallie entered on ita

tenth day on Thursday. Mrs Lydia Lud-

ford, daughter of the testator, was under examination. She had rushed out of Court on the previous night, having apparently broken down when asked to describe the scene of impropriety, in

which Mrs Gallie was alleged to be one of the parties. She made some startling I statements. Her sister Annie, she said, on one occasion took the contents of a bottle of laudanum, after a scene with her mother, in which Annie complained about Walker taking liberties with her. The mother appeared to be jealous of Annie, and refused to do anything to save her from the effects of the poison for some considerable time. From that time out Annie’s life was made miserable. Mrs Ludford also alleged that when news came of Mrs Walker’s death her mother persisted in laughing at Walker for showing grief. After she (Mrs Ludford) left the house her mother on one occasion came to the place where sho was to say her last farewell. The people would not Jet her see her mother. On peeping out of a window to get a glimpse of her mother, who refused to go away, they saw that she was armed with a big carving knife. The cross-examination of witness was not concluded. I.O.O.F.—The fortnightly meeting of th o Tictoria Lodge, No. 19, 1.0.0. F. Qeraldine> was held on Wednesday evening last, the night of the meeting having been altered from Friday to Wednesday evenings. Bro. R. Hammond, N.G., presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. One candidate was balloted for, accepted, and initiated, and two candidates were proposed. Correspondence was read from the secretary Geraldine Literary Institute, enclosing cheque for rent of hall for lecture, and asking for a rebate, the object of the lecture being for a local purpose. After some discussion a rebate was grunted. Several accounts were passed for payment, In accordance with notice given, Bro, J. Pye moved—" That a gift auction be held in aid of the hall funds.” This was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The following brethren were appointed a committee to carry out the necessary arrangementsßros. R, Hammond, J. W. Pye, T. Bowkett, G. H. Patrick, and the mover. A letter was road from Bro. W. Stonehouse, thanking the brethren for their sympathy towards himself and family in their bereavement. It was decided to forward a letter of condolence on the death of his wife to Bro. Stonehouse. Bro, Dobbie, the lodge’s representative at the recent meeting of the Grand Lodge, at Oamaru, gave an account of the business transacted thereat. A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro. Dobbio for the information given. One brother applied to receive a degree. The receipts of the eveumg having boon announced, and tiro roll uf officers } called, the lodge was closed in the usual form I by the N.G. J

Exr»BT of Buttbb, —Messrs Reynolds and Co., of Auckland, who sent a small experimental shipment of butter (o London, got the top prion ru'iug for the best Danish, £5 Iss pe l ' cwt. Geraldine Races.—-The following are the train arrangements for the Geraldine Races, which take place on the 11th and 12th April:—Saturday return tickets to Orari, available for return till the 15th, will be issued on the 10th and 11th April, and for the first train and a special train on the 12th. A special tram Trill leave Timam for Orari at 11.5 a.m. on both days, stopping at all stations where required, and will leave on the return journey at 6 p.m. Me E. Wakefield.—Mr E. Wakefield, formerly a member of the House, and now editor of the Wellington Evening Press, is about to pay a visit to England and the continent. In conjunction with Count D’Abbans he has been engaged in the production Of a book on New Zealand which is to be published in Paris and elsewhere. Mr Wakefield also takes Home with him a novel founded on incidents in colonial life. It is understood that he has not severed his connection with the Press.

Geraldine Band of Hope.—An open meeting of the aboye institution was held in the Goad Templar Hall, Geraldine, on Thura’ day evening last. The evening was fine, and very complete arrangements had been made by the president to maka the evening an enjoyable one. Under such favorable circumstances it was to be expected that a good number of the parents, at least, of the children attending the Band of Hope would have oomo forward and supported the committee of management in the praiseworthy efforts they are making on behalf of the children. Such, however, was not the case, the parents appearing to take very little concern as to whether the institution flourishes or dies out. This is not as it should b«. Those conducting the Band of Hope have plenty to occupy their time otherwise, but make a large sacrifice in their endeavors to benefit the children, and the least the parents could do would be to second their efforts and show their appreciation of the same by coming forward occasionally and supporting gatherings similar to the one on Thursday evening last. Those present had an excellent programme of songs, readings, and recitations by tne children. Master W. Morrison, Chief Templar, occupied the chair.

Alleged Larceny.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, J. W. Francis was charged with the larceny of a pocket-book containing a £2O note and some documents, the property of Alexander McLeod. Mr Hay eppsared for aooused, who pleaded not guilty. In his evidence the prosecutor slated be was head shepherd at Mount Peel station. He was in Timaru on March 25tb, and lost a pocket book containing a £2O note on the Colonial Bank, and some receipts on which his name was written. He carried the book in his inside pocket, The last time he saw it was at a few minutes to eleven at the Ship Hotel, when he opened it and took out a £5 note, which he changed there. He had a few nips that day, but could not remember how many. He missed the pocket-book when he was going to bed. Lachlan McKinnon stated ho was with the accused when he picked up the purse and out a £2O note. Thomas Hudson, night porter at tho Club Hotel, deposed lo accused telling him he had won £2O at Yankee Grab and shouting a bottle of obampayne. Accused afterwards admitted he had found a pocket-book, and put it in the fire. T. H. Ritchie deposed to changing a £2O note for the accused, and Sergt, L.vingstoae to accused telling him he had found a pocket-book. Accused was committed for trial at next sitting of tho Supreme Court at Timaru, bail being allowed, aooused in the sum of £SO, and two sureties of £25 each. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Leader Office—Roadster Bicycle (54in.) for sale. Tetnuka Road Board —Important notice to owners of traction engines. Sunny South Mmstrols—■ Appear in Geraldine on Thursday evening next. J. Page, Rangitala Island —Notifies that all trespassers will bo prosecuted. C. S. Totton, Gcruldine—Wants to purchase an eight-horse power portable engine. N.Z. Railways—Train arrangements lor Geraldine races, at Orari, on 11th and 12t,h, Temuka Football Club—Meeting at Temuka on Tuesday evening to award trophies.

J. Mundell and Co, and Webster and Macdonald—Hold skin sala on Monday next. Wesleyan Church, Temuka Harvest thanksgiving services in Temuka Volunteer Hall to-morrow.

J. E, Beokingham, Undertaker Announces that the funeral of the lata Mr John Hayhurst takes place to-morrow at Temuka.

Miles, Archer and Co., Tumru— Have Clarendon Farm (235 acres, divided into ten paddocks, first-class homsstead buildings, etc.) to let; present lessee will show estate. Little Dust Pan, Temuka—Great clearing sale of all kinds of novelties now going on ; publish prices for scraps, tea sets, photo, albums, acoordeons, fire-screens, knives and forks, pictures, etc. Invite inspection.