LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1892, 16 May 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The PekMIBB. —The Premier has so far recovered as to be able lo resume his duties at the Treasury buildings on Monday. Tea and Conobet at Hilton,—A tea and concert will take place in the Hilton Sohoolroom to-morrow eyening, in aid of the school funds. A dance will follow the concert. Bad State of Affairs. The Levels Road Board is now £1570 to the bad. Against this sum there are outstanding rates amounting to £IOOO, and these are to bo sued for at once. Zealakdi A Skating Rink, Temuka.— This rink will be re-opened for the season to-day, a dance following the skating. The floor appears in perfect condition, and skaters and dancers should thoroughly enjoy themselves. The Mails. —The Alameda, with English mails of 20rh inst., laft San Francisco for Auckland on the slh inst., one day late. The Mariposa, with the colonial mails of the 22nd and 24th ult,, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the 12th inst. Clearing Sale of Faeh Stock.—Tomorrow Messrs J. Mundell and Co. hold an unreserved clearing sale of lire and dead farm stock and household furniture and effects, on account of Mr T. Crompton, at Clarendon Farm, about three miles from Winchester Railway Station. The sale is to commence at 12 o’clock sharp, and luncheon will be provided. The Eskbank Estate.—On Tuesday last, in Messrs Grade, Maclean and Co.s’ auction rooms, Timaru, Messrs J. T. Matson and Co. submitted to auction the Eskbank Estate, St. Andrews, of 4787 acres, but failed to sell any of it. No offer was made for the estate as a whole. There were no bids for Lots 1 and 3, and for Lot 2 only £6 10s an acre was offered. No further lots wore put up. Acclimatisation Societies. —The Auckland Acclimatisation Society considered a communication from the Canterbury Society with regard to amendments in the Animals Protection Act. Some of the resolutione contained in the circular were agreed to, but the Auckland Society considered the imposition of a 10s gunjlieense impracticable, whilst they offered no suggestion as to the desirableness of prohibiting shooting on Sunday, and were of opinion that provisions dealing with native game should extend to imported game. Chabgeb Against Auckland Volunteers.—Three Volunteers, Wm. Costello (Onehunga Navals), Thomas Butler (Waitemata Eiavals), and Wm. Thornton (also of the Waitemafca Navals), were arrested, and charged on Monday at the Auckland Police Court, in respect of the recent Volunteer misconduct, the former two with having stolen an accordion, the property of Mr Porter, landlord of the Mercer Hotel, and Thornton with larcuny of a jar of brandy from that establishment. Costello pleaded guilty. The oases were remanded until 21st inst. Hunting.— Air E, T. Rhodes, the Master of the Harrier- 0 , took his favorilo little pack out to Hilton for a run on Tuesday lust. The day was just about perfect for hunting, being fine and bracing, and the scent lay splendidly. There was a very fair field, some fifty persons being mounted, including n few ladies. The meet was at the Hilton Hotel. Bures were very plentiful, but invariably made for Iho river-bed, which considerably ( ifu* r * ero d with the runs. The fences in I this part of the country are excellent, and ' were about as numerous as could be wished j for. Altogether those who were out en- ; (joyed a fair day s sport

Parliament. —Parliament will be opened by the Governor in peraon. Football. —A match has bean arranged to taka place at Temuka on the 24th May between the Cambridge (Christchurch) usd Darktown (Temuka) Clubs. A scratch match will be held at Temuka on Saturday afternoon. A ball for practice will be on the ground every evening. A Large Sheep.— Mr Yallender yesterday killed a full-mouthed Liecester ewe, which, when dressed fit for the shop, turned the scales at 1641b5. It was bred by Mr John Brown, of the Swamp road, and is one of the heaviest sheep ever killed in this district. Progress of Hawke's Bay —At a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Land Board yesterday, the Chief Commissioner said the revenue for the past year was £15,000. 111.000 acres had been disposed of, being 40.000 more than last year. There was hardly a piece of Crown land in the district not enquired for. (Sale of Land for Rates. —The solicitors of Auckland have memorialized Iho Government sgainst the sale of land for rates. They assort that sufficient search is not made at the deeds office as to who is the owner of the land. They ask that a month elapse between the issue of the summons and the hearing, and the search in the deeds office be made by the local body and notice to be sent to the owners. Fatal Football Accident.— While a football match was being played between the Mangapai and Waikiki teams (Auckland), yesterday, and only about five minutes after beginning the game, Mr J. Pitman, a strongly-built halfcaste? and a good player, was killed by a kick just b«Iow the heart, or possibly by falling and thus meeting the b|ow. It seems he ran a short distance, dropped in a stooping position with his hand across the pit of his stomach, and exclaimed “ I’ve been kicked or something,” fell back, and was gone. Temuka Town Board. A special meeting of the Temuka Town Board was held last evening. Present—Messrs K. F. Gray (chairman), S. Clinch, G. J. Mason, and P. Coirs. It was explained by the clerk that the resolution passed at a special meeting held onlsth of April last to strike a rale of §d in the £., for defraying expenses of removal of nightsoil, had been ad vertised in the Temuka Lbamer, as required by the Act, and that this special meeting was called to confirm the same. The minutes of aforesaid special meeting wore then read and confirmed, and the meeting terminated. Native Reserves.— For some time past the Arbitration Court has bean sitting at Hawera to settle the terms under wnich there should bo granted new leases under ths West Coast Settlement Reserves Act to tenants who hold leases conferred by the Governor on the recommendation of the West Coast Commission, The natives have generally objected to the renewal of losses by the Public Trustee, and have declined to accept the service of notices or in any way to recognise the proceedings. At a sitting of the court held yesterday a solicitor who appeared ou behalf of the natives announced their intention to apply to ihe Supreme Court for a mandamus compelling the Public Trustee to suspend all further action, pending the reconsideration of the whole matter by Parliament. Geraldine County Fruitgrowers’ Association. —A meeting of the committee of the above Association was held at Geraldine on Monday evening last. Mr B. R. Macdonald, vice-president, occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the election of a president for the society was proceeded with, when Mr B. R. Macdonald was unanimously elected to the post, and, having expressed his willingness to accept the position, the secretary was instructed to get the rules printed at once. Mr J. Williams was elected vicepresident in place of Mr Macdonald. Mr J. J, Ellis was elected a member of committee. An account for advertising was held over till next meeting, and the committee adjourned until Wednesday, 32nd. B.M. Court, Timabu, —At the B.M, Court, Timaru, on Monday, a man named Thomas Morgan was fined 20s and costs for playing a game of chance with dice in a hotel. The man generally won when playing, and when arrested a die on which were two sixes, two fives, and two tours was found on him. This die a witness deposed to teeing him use. W. Thompson, charged with an unnatural I of enoe, was remanded until Friday. Murdoch Mcßae was fined 20s and costs for owning two unregistered dogs, and F. Smith was fined 10s for owning one. The former registered his dogs on the same date the summons was issued, and held that be did it at an earlier hour than the summons was issued. The constable, however, proved that he laid the information at noon, and the dogs were registered at 1.30. J. D. Adams, C. Miles, P. White, A. Scott, and E. Dunn were each fined Is and costs for using dynamite in the harbor to catch fish. Future offenders will be more severely dealt with. St, Saviour's Church, Temuka — A meeting of the Vestry of the above Church was held on Tuesday evening. Present— Messrs Raynor and Pinckney (Churchwardens), Walker, Lloyd, Robinson, Talbot, Laogridge, Bsnbow, Mason, Whitehead, and L. T. Ruyner. After routine business the recommendation made to the Vestry at the late meeting of parishioners relative to the desirability «£ ascertaining the support likely to be given towards a new church was discussed. Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst, who was present, stated be had been authorised by his mother to offer the sura of £250 towards the erection of a new church, provided it was erected upon a section to be selected in the Arowhenua township. He himself would give a site just across the railway line, but as it was not altogether suitable he would buy the adjoining section as well if it could bo procured for about £2®. At any rate he would give such a sum for the purpose. This offer would be open for six months, but as he anticipated being absent for some months he would be glad that steps be taken to have the matter arranged at ones. The best thanks of the vestry were accorded to Mrs and Mr ■ Hayhurst for their generous offer. Further consideration of the matter was postponed, pending information re site, but in course of conversation it was suggested that the coat of the new church should not exceed £IOOO. Messrs Langridge, Gladstone, Raynor, and Talbot w ere elected church nominators. Amongst other business it was agreed that the churchwardens arrange for the use of the Oddfallews' Hall as u narish room when required. Jt was also decided in view of the small attendance to discontinue the services at Waitohi and Rangilira so that the Incumbent might give extra attention to the Temuka and Winchester Sunday Schools.

Wesletan Church, Temuia. A public meeting of members of the above community was held last night. Previous to the meeting, through the kindness of several ladies of the congregation, tea was provided in the old church for all who chose to partake. There was a good attendance, the Rev, R. S. Bunn presiding. After devotional exercise, the secretary, MrH. M. Miles submitted the balance-sheet of the recent bazaar, from which it appeared that the total receipts from all sources amounted to £l2] 15s, and the expenditure to £6 11s, leaving a credit balance of £lls 4s. This amount was exclusive of the amount realised by the autograph quilt, which, inclusive of its sale price £lO, amounted to £43. The total sum therefore realized would be £l5B 4s. Mr J. Brown moved a hearty vote of thanks to all who had helped at the bazaar. They had never expected to realise such a handsome sum, which practictlly gave them a balance for expenses which would otherwise haye had to be differently provided for. He included in his vote of thanks the people of the district, all of whom had contributed most heartily to the work. Mr Holwoll seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The chairman said that a person intcrested in their progress, and desirous of showing his gratitude to God, had presented to the congregation and trustees a yery handsome Sacramental service. He (the donor) particularly requested that his name might not be mentioned. Messrs McCallum and E. Brown, representing the trustees, returned thanks (or the gift. Mr J. Browu as the oldest member of the congregation, was exceedingly pleased to see such a beautiful service for their sanctuary. He felt sure that all would join with him in thanking their unknown donor. He moved —“That the trustees gratefully accept the service tor the use of the congregation,” Mr McOallma seconded tho motion, which was carried enthusiastically. The chairman said that in a few days the congregation would bn in receipt of a handsome cedar table as a gift from another wellwisher, and he had also that evening to present them, on bshalf of Mr Sim, with »n eight-day clock. Mr J. Brown moved that the gifts be accepted with most hearty thanks. Messrs Fawdray, Crow, and Buxton seconded, and spoke to tho motion, which was carried unanimously. Hearty thanks were accorded to the Building Committee for their long, frequent, patient, and succeasful labors, and to tho officials of tho Loan Building Fund for their concise, prompt, and urbane correspondence. In seconding the latter motion, Mr J. Brown said that without tho ready assistance of the officials of the Building Fund their church would not yet have been erected. Too great praise coulinotbe given them. The prompt manner in which ihe building had been erected would be a gratification !o all who had assisted, especially to llm many not actually interested in their church, but who readily subscribed to it. The letting of the seats was thou proceeded with, after which the meeting terminated. Mnjor Kemp is very ill from inflammation of the lungs, and fears are entertained f hia not recovering. A patent has been granted for Cobb and Co's. Palace Cars at Wellington. The application has been before the Patent office for months, and postponed waiting the result of the recent trial. Ootts were given against the opponents. A syndicate has been formed to buy the patent. Captain Oliver, of the Mawhera, which arrived at Russell on Tuesday from Fiji, reports the total loss of the four-masted ship Altraore at Yavau, one of the western islands of the Fiji group. The chief officer was drowned, and a boat with a number of passengers and crew was missing when the Mawhera left Levuka. The verdiot of all who have used th, “ Jumbo”, brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, and digestive bread, cakes, pastry, eto, As the ingredienh are of tho finest qualities, and no injurious elements being used ia the preparation, broad, eto. made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any! other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ J umbo ’’ brand Baking Powder. —[Adtt, 11. SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. Win. Clark, Saadown—Has 40 pigs for sale. Star Hotel, Bangitata—Good general servant wanted. Tea, Concert, and Dance—At Hilton, tomorrow evening. B. R. Macdonald—-Has accepted Wadsworth and Priddle’s tender for ploughing, T. Herlihy, Poundkeeper, Geraldine — Notice re impounded red and white heifer. Gray and Montgomery—Sell valuable freehold property at Temuka on Tuesday next. W. Gunn, Chemist, Timara—Notice re “ Gunn’s Foocrot Specific,” never known to fail in effecting a cure; testimonial from Mr A. Grant, of Temuka, J. Ballantyne and Co., Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, Dressmakers, etc., Timaru—Advertise a special purchase of several large and most varied selection of fancy needlework, which, having been bought at a discount of 33| per cent, off invoice prices, they are now ■ selling at half usual price ; ladies are invited to inspect them.