LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1893, 18 May 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lincoln Agricultural CoLusaa,—The Board of Governors have fixed the fees of the School of Agriculture at £4O per annum. Salk op Pim. —On Monday next Messrs Gray and Montgomery held their annual sale of pigs at Temuka. The sale will start at 1 o’clock sharp. The lonic’s Bbbaibowh.—The lonics cargo was transferred to the Coptic, which sailed from Lyttelton yesterday for London direct. Wesleyan Church, Tbmuia. Rev. R. 8. Bonn will conduct the morning and evening services at this Church tomorrow. Me Turnbull at Timaru.—Mr R, Turnbull, member for Timaru, addressed his constituents on Thursday evening, and was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. Draughts.—Considerable interest is being taken by draught players iu Temuka in the match Married v. Single, twelve players a-side, which takes place in Storey’s Buildings on Monday evening. Temuka Road Board Election.—Ratepayers are reminded that candidates for the three vacant seats on the Board must be nominated with the Returning Officer, Mr W. Wills, at the lomuko Road Board office, before noon to-day.

RrjBUICANC AT SAJI9A.—TIio hurricane wbioh passed over Samoa, on March 18!h did groat, damage. Afc Nine, Savage Island, an hundred »nd seventy-fivo houses, thr« ohurehe?, two sehool-hou* c, and about two hundred coooanut, trees wore destroyed. Light Ham? Sovbkbi&ns.—According tc tbe Western Star a number of half-sovereigni are in circulation in Riverton, the edges ol which have been manipulated with a file The banks aro refusing to tike fchem excep! as old gold, their yalus as that being aboui 8s 6d. Clearing Sale at Pleasant valley.On Tuesday next Messrs J. Mundell anc Co. hold an extensive sale of live and deac farming stock (comprising horses, cattle pigs, fowls, ploughs, scoops, harness, etc. on account of Mr B. Trunipsr, at Pleasanl Valley. St. Mary's Catholic Chubce, Pleasant Point.—Tha ceremony of blessing and thi formal opening of this Ohnrch will be per formed "on Sunday, the 26th insfc., by thi Rev. Dr Grimes, Bishop of Christ church, who will deliver an apprspriat sermon. There will no doubt be a vary largi Attendance. Railway Holiday Fabbs.—ln ou advertising columns it it announoed that ex ounion tickets will be is»ned to Christchuret and Dunedin on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24tl May, and. Saturday roturn tickets from an] station to any station from the 23rd to 25tl May, all being available for return till th< 30th. Tbe evening train from Timaru t< Orari will run iffceen minutes later than usua on the 24th. IMMIGBATION AND EanGBATION.—-Tho re turns of immigration r,o and emigration from the colony for April show 495 mors dspar tares than arrivals. The arrivals wareIVom the United Kingdom, 131; New Soutl Wales, 352; Victoria, 446; Tasmania, 50 other places, 119 ; total, 1098. The depar. tures were—To the United Kingdom, 317 Queansland, 10; New South Wales, 691; Victoria, 511; Tasmania, 28 ; other places 131; total, 1593. n Fatal Accidents.—James Povr«H fell off a dray oft the Palmerston North Ashurst read, on Thursday evening, anc was picked up insensible at seven o'clock, Ho died four hours after.— Reberi Robinson, of Greymoutb, was buried by i fall of earth in a tannel where he woi working, at Stillwatei. A gang of men worked all night, and recovered his bodj yesterday morning. Gambling in a Lwensbd House.—Al the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, 'JVuntyman Wilson, licensee of the Mtlville Hotel, wbb fined £5, and the conviction <v«s ordered to b» endorsed on biß license for permitting a game of chance with dice to be played in his hotel on the 11th instant. Defendant explained that he was r very busy at tbe time of the occurrence, and did not know what wae transpiring. Eccentric Sentences. The eccentricities of justice (says the local Herald] are qu'te as pecaliar in Auckland as in auy other parts of the colony. Yasterdiy a woman got a nionth for stealing a hrtrn, value 10s. Some time back, it is stated, oho got six months for stealing Gib of corned meat, value Is—a month for each pound. For the repeated offence, and of greater magnitude, the sentence was less by five-sixths. An Ashbuiiton Centenarian. Says the Mail of the 4th hist.:—Few people are aware that Ashburton possesses a catenarian. Such, however, is the case, one of the inmates of the Old Men's Home, named Neil Campbell, having reached the hundredth anniversary of his birth yesterday, He was born in Camntown, Argyleahire, on the 3rd May, 1789. He comes of a long-lived family, liia father having lived to see 110 years. The Weathek.—During the last three days there has been a decidedly wintry aspect about the weather. The hills have shown that occasional squalls unfelt upon tho plains have been experienced there, and Ponr Peaks and Mount Peel h«ve assumed their wintoj's garment. Tbe wind, being chiefly from the southward, has been piercingly cold, and early risers have witnessed pools and the contents of water .buckets, etc., covored with a fair costing of ice. The weather is, however, seasonable, and, except iu a few rare instances, will be welcomed. ,

Waitohi Flat Library.—The annual meeting of the subscribers to this library will tako place in the schoolroom on Monday evening next at half-past seven o’clock. Xhs Gotebnob.—A deputation from the Presbyterian Assembly wailed on the Governor on Tuesday, for the purpose of presenting an address of welcome. His Bxc lleocy made a suitable reply, and added t —“ I recognise that the difference of religious convictions does not prevent the belief that Her Majesty’s representative in this colony will allow no such considerations to interpose in the faithful and impartial exercise of the duties of the Governor, which I hope will be my earnest endeavor to fulfil.” The New Bankruptcy Act.—The Wellington Post states We have authority stating that the Bill which Government intend »V to introduce next session to amend the Bankmptcy Act will provide for the Eesident Magistrate doing a lot of work which is now performed by the Judges of the Supreme Court. It is proposed, for instance, that bankrupts should be subjected to a public examination by Besident Magistrate, but leaving it to Judges of the Supreme Court to I dsoide whether the insolvent shall receive an

mm ediate discharge. Football. — A match takes place in Timaru to-day between the Timaru first and a mixed fifteen of first and second from the Waihi Club as follows T. Hart (captain), Moore, Brinkman, Wagataff, McLeod (2), Donald, Fitzgerald, Fish, Wakely, Lewis, H. F. Hart, T. Stewart, Shallard (2), Jones. Judging from the list of names of those who will represent Wajlii the local team should receive an unmerciful beating, as they are particularly weak, while the Timaru team is exception" ally strong. Important Clkaein* Sal®.— On Tues. day, the 28th May, Messrs J. Mundel) and Co. will sell, on account of Mr William Budd, ut Winchester, several parcels of 1 very valuable freehold and leasehold land, and the whole of his live and deed farming stock. The properly offers - a good (opportunity to investors, and is only in the market on account of tho continued illhealth of Mr Budd. The sale will lake place at the Winchester yards, and the auctioneers are prepared to book extra entries of stock, if for unreserved sale.

Victoria Lodge, Geraldine.— The members of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, Geraldine, announce by advertisement in another column that they intend to hold a gift auction and bazaar at Geraldine on the 30th inst., when a quantity of live and dead stock, fancy goods, etc., will be offered tor sale. A number of fruit and forest trees, shrubs, etc., will ahdfcbe sold, and as this is just the right season of the year for planting they should command a ready sale. A dance wi Ibo held in the evening when good music and an efficient M.O will be in attendance. Geraldine Band of Hope.—A highly successful open meeting of the Geraldine Band of Hope was held on Tuesday evening last. The superintendent presided and the Good Templar Hall was comfortably filled. A lengthy programme of songs, readings, and recitations by the members of the band was gone through. During the evening buns and coffee were distributed to those present, and a very social and enjoyable evening was spent. The parents and friends of the children are considerably indebted to the superintendent for the manner in which he devotes his time and attention to the working of the band of hope. New Preservative Process. Thera/ were recently published (says the Otago Daily Times) some particulars regarding a new preservative process by chemicals which had been tried in London and so far proved successful. Before the mall steamer Coptic left London it was determined to send out by her a few eggs and one fowl which had been treated by the new process. Both the fowl and the eggs have been kept in the ordinary storeroom of the steamer, and although it is now fifty-three days since she left London, the fowl appears perfectly fresh. Some of the eggs have been tested, and on being cooked were found perfectly sweet and fresh. Mr V. d. Rae (the purser) informs us that it is his intention to take the remaining eggs and fowl back to London in order to perfectly test the system. Salvation Army Tea at V\ oodrcrt.— A monster Salvation tea was held in the Woodbury schoolhouae on Tuesday evening last, when oyer 200 people sat down to tea. One room was found to be too smalt and both rooms wero used. At the public meeting afterwards fully 250 people were present, including Salvationists from Timaru, Temuka, Mount Somers, Peel ■ Forest, Ashburton, and Geraldine. Colonel Taylor, of Christchurch, presided, and in the course of an interesting address gave some particulars and statistics as to the working of the Army. Addresses were also delivered by Captains Harvey (Timaru), Thompson (Ashburton), Mr W. E. Barker (Peel Forest), and by Mesdamea Morton and Macintosh (Timaru), An enjoyable evening was spent. Temuka Dramatic Society. The committee of the above society have decided to give an opening performance on June sth. It will take the form of a popular musical and dramatic entertainment, and, as far as we can understand, promises to be most successful. ;; The society have possessed themselves of an excellent piano, and have entrusted the training of their vocalists to Mrs Foster, a fact that in itself is a guarantee that the musical part of the programme will be all . that can be desired. The dramatic element is in competent hands and goos on apace, and bar unforseen accidents the opening night of the society should prove most enjoyable. All proceeds, according to the rules of the society, will, after paying actual expenses, be given to eharitabh objects, so that patrons may feel that in addition to securing for themselves an evening's amusement they are forwarding some good cause. Zealandia Rink, Temuka. Th : s popular rink was re-opened on Thursday evening, when the popular proprietor, Mr J. Lyon, was greeted with a good I attendance. The floor, which has recently been re-laid and dressed, was in excellent order, and the skates provided were (ho best of their kind. Early in the evening some 50 skaters, including a fair sprinkling of ladies, were busy upon the floor, while there was a fair number of spectators. Later in the evening skating was abmdoned for dancing, capital music being supplied by Mr Qoodwillie. •- The rink will be opened every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from this date, and every opportunity will be given to ladies and others desirous of taking private practice. Under Mr Lyon’s charge last season J the rink became very popular, and it likely that it will be an equally favorite resort this year,

Primitive Methodist Church, GeralSINB —By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that an entertainment, concluding with a coffee supper, takes place in this church on Puesdav evening next, commencing at 7.30. Ibe programme will consist of pieces by the choir, solos, duets, quartettes, etc. Ihe various piecps have been well rehearsed and should prove enjoyable. As the price of admission, including the coffee supper, is only 6d the building should be packed. The Rev. G. Clement preaches at the church to-morrow, both morning and

Dunedin Hospital.— At a meeting ofl the Dunedin Hospital Trustees, th « . Surgeon reported that seven cases of typhoid -Cer bad been admitted, evidently pomtmg to Some serious sanitary defect m the houses of the poor. It was decided to draw the attention of the Board of Health to the nratter it was reeolved to admit no patient* other than destitute persons until the trustees bad been consulted. The balance-sheet showed that the expenditure for the year had been less than the previous year-salaries and wages being less by £2OO, and provisions by £3OO. School Committebs Coneebenoe.— At a meeting of the School Committees Conference, Dunedin, resolutions were passed with a view of having uniform holidays. The conference favors five clear weeks at midsummer, one week at midwinter, and about eight speoial days during the year. It wae decided to urge on the Government, who had intimated that it wae not intended to introduce an amending Education Bill this session, the adoption of the alterations frequently urged, namely, abolition of the cumulative vote, prenomination of candidates, and a definition of householders. T Agricultural Statistics. —ln conssauenoe of repeated statements to the effect that the agricultural estimates are below the mark, the Registrar General has caused further enquiries to be made, and has published a memo; embodying the result. Me ; considers the actual crop of wheat does not materially from the estimate, in South Canterbury he found one instance where the machine result was 20,000 more bushels of wheat and oats,and 27,800 of barley, but in Oaraaru and several countries of Otago he considers the actual yield will be slightly under the estimate. Catholic Concert at Pleasant Point. —The concert in aid of the funds of the new Catholic Church at Pleasant Point took place in the building (which was completed a short time ago) on Thursday evening last, and was in every senae of the term a great success. The church, woich presents a very neat appearance, and has ■eating eeoomraodation for over 400, was crowded, many of the audience coming from a long distance. The following program®® was gone through without a hitch occurring ;—Piano solo, “ Fantasia of Irish Airs,” Miss J. Scanndl; song, •• Eileen Allanah,” Miss O’Sullivan ; song I with violin obligato), “ Beauty Miss Lack; song, “Death of Nelson, Mr Gilchrist; song, “ Wont You Buy My Pretty Flowers,” Miss Hoaro ; comic ■one, Mr J. T. Kennedy; song, “The Irish Girl,” Miss N. O’Driscoll; song, “Belter Bide a Wee,” Miss McKenna; duet, “ Whispering Hope,” Misses O’Sullivan and D. Hoare, and Congblan and L. Hoare; recitation, “Nell Haggerty’s VLit to Cork, Mies Foley ; song (comic), “Cimomilo Tea,” Miss A. O’Driscoll; dialogue, “ Foliyand Fashion, 1 Misses and Master R. Hoare ; piano solo, “ Whispers from Erin,” Miss L. Hoare ; i aong, “ A Summer Shower,” Miss Lack ; “ a he Dear Little Shamrock,” Mr Gilchrist ; piano and violin duet, Miss and Mr G. Morris ; song, “ Beautiful Isle of the Sea,” Miss O’Sullivan ; song, “ The Wearing of the Green, McKenna ; duet, “"hat are the Wild Waves Saying ?” Misses Goughian, and O’Sullivan, and D. Hoare and M. Hoare ; recitation,

“Dr Poffstuff,” Master P. Keane; dialogue, “Taking the Census,” Miss Foley and Masters P. Keane and R. Ho are ; comic song, Mr J. T. Kennedy. Bach of the items was rendered m a most •reditable manner. Thirteen of the pieces were allotted to pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Kerrytown, and the manner in which they rendered their parts bore testimony to the careful training which is being bestowed upon them by their teachers, as well as reflected great credit upon themselves. The two duels were delightfully rendered, and the recitations well spoken. The songs and duets by the pjpils were ably accompanied on the piano by Miss M. Hoare, Mrs Dennihey presiding for the remainder. Mr Duval efficiently filled the position of conductor. Geraldine Literary Institute.—A meeting of the committee of this institute was hold in the library on Thurso'ay afternoon. Present—Messrs A. E. Hawkins, A. White, F. Wilson Smith, H. W. Moore, tbe secretary, H. N. Hiskens, and the treasurer. Mr Hawkins occupied the chair. The secretary reported that the reduction of the subscription from £1 to 10s per annum was answering well, the number ®f subscribers having risen from 25 to 47, and some six or seven more persons had promised to join. The amount of the habili ies at present was shown to be about £lB, but thanks to the number of subscriptions received and the Y results of the two entertainments tbe credit balance at the bank was £l2 IBs lOd and some 20 subscriptions for the present year were now due. This was considered satisfactory, and accounts to the amount of £lO Bs 3d were passed for payment, Xt was also decided to purchase to the value of £3 a fow of the newest and most popular works of fiction, and Major Moore was commissioned to obtain the same on behalf of the committee. It was decided to ask Mr J. Aitken to. delmer on behalf of the institute hia lecture on “ Jheroistrv, * with practical illustrations, during the next fortnight, Messrs H. W. Moore, and A. E. Hawkins being deputed to make the necessary arrangements. The question o£ adding to the building an additional room, where young men could meet of an evening, and where smoking and talking would bi allowable, was mooted. Members thought the idea an excellent one, but the subject was held over for the present until it was seen what support was likely to bo forthcoming. The secretary was instructed to get in the outstanding subscriptions as soon as possible, and the meeting terminated with

a vote of thauks to the chairman, ihe funds of the institute are now in a more satisfactory condition than they haver been Jqji long time past) and as the committee intend to canvass the public and get up a number of entertainments with a visw to keeping the library replenished with a number of the b.est and most popular books as they come out from time to time, l fh e rooms should 300,1 A jesot^, Martin Bimonseu’s Opera Company are now playing at Invercargill.

The verdict of all who have used the “ Jumbo ” brand Bakin,? Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, ant digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of tho finest qualities, and no injurious elements being used in the preparation, bread, etc., made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder. —[Advt. 11. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Wesleyan Church, Terauka—Services for to-morrow. Victoria Lodge, Geraldine—Gift auction and dance on 30th in»t. N.Z. Railways—Notice re eicursion fares to Christchurch and Dunedin. Thomas Godwin, Woodbury — Important notice re debts contracted in hi» name. Waitohi Flat Public Library Annual meeting of subscribers on Monday serening. Meeting of persons interested in OrariWaihi water race—At Orari Bridge on Saturday evening. Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine— Services for to-morrow; hold entertainment on Tuesday evening. , St, Mary’a Catholic Church, Pleasant romt —Blessing and formal opening by His Lordship Bishop Grimes, on Sunday, 26th inst. Little Dustpan, Timam—Great clearing sale now oa at the Little Dustpan; quotations for B.P. toast racks, ash pane, hearth and shoe brushes, lamps, etc. J. Mundell and Co.—Hold large sale of skins on May 20tb ; hold important sale of land, live stock, farming implements, etc., on account of Mr W. Bndd, at Winchester, on May 28. , J, Ballantyne and Co., Drapers, Clothiers, Milliner*, Dressmaker*, etc., Timaru—Draw attention to their wonderful knitting wools, and ally a wheelings, including leading English and colonial makes ; direct special attention to shipment of soft spun German worsted. T. and J. Thomson. Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru— Notify that they have been compelled to purchase largely this month, and are now opening a large consignment of fur pelisses, fur idalias, fur dress stuffs, frillings, laces, flannelettes, shirtings, straw bats, etc.; also a large quantity of Ashburton Woollen Co.’s blankets and tweeds, bought at a reduction of 25 per cent. Williams and Oolyille, Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, etc., Temuka Implement Works— Notify that they have taken those commodious premises lately occupied by Mr Fauvel, where there are prepared to make all kinds of vehicles and agricultural implements; good workmanship, despatch, and low prices; traps and buggies repainted ; funerals conducted in town or country on most reasonable terms.