LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1900, 4 June 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Customs Khvenue. —The Customs revenue collected at the Fort of Timaru for the month of May amounted to £l4lO Is XOd. Crow Tenants.—The circular issued to Crown tenants in arrears, threatening to sue, has had a good effect. Many are paying up, especially in the Wellington district. Magisterial— At the R.M. Court, Temuka, yesterday, the several cases eet down for hearing were settled out of Court. Messrs Talbot and Guild, the Justices for the day, ware in attendance. Inebriate.—A man named Richard Johnson, arrested by Constable Tarrant, was charged at the R.M. Court, Temuka, on Saturday, before J., T. M. Hayhurst, Esq., J.P., with being drunk and disorderly in the public streets of Temuka on Friday luat. He was fined ss, or in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. Lecture at Temuka, —“The South Sea Islands and New Guinea ” will be the subject of a lecture in the Temuka Presbyterian Church by the Rev. A. Blake on Wednesday evening, and ought to prove most interesting. Customs of the people, we understand, and mission work will be described, and colored pictures used. Old and young are invited. Stock Sales.— To-day Messrs Gray and Montgomery hold their monthly sale of stock at tho Temuka saleyards. Tomorrow Messrs J. Mundell and Co. and Messrs Webster and Macdonald hold their fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine. Entries for these sales will be found in our advertising columns.

Timaru Hospital. —The following ia a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of May, 1889 :—Patients under treatment at date of last return — males 22, females 7, total 29 j admitted during the month ; males 22, females 2, total 24 ; totals treated ; males 44, females 9, total 53. Discharged during month : Cured.: males 11, females 2, total 13; relieved : males 7, females I, total 8 ; incurable: males 1; dead : males 1 (William Oiarko). Remaining under treatment —Males 24, females 6, total 30. Out-patients treated during month— Males 15, females 16, total 31.

EijKCTOBATj Addbbss. —Mr S. Buxton will address his constituents in the Oddfellows’ Hell, Geraldine, on Monday next. The Beer Duty—The beer du'.v last month who £4147, as against £4622 in April, and £3924 iu M»y 1888. Vital Statistics.—During the month of May 12 births were registered at Geraldine. Ho marriages or deaths were registered. The Primacy.—The Church N«w;i states that us all the documents connected with the lata General Spnod have not been signed by the President, Dr Hirper is still Primate. Xhb Laud Act.—The Minuter of Lands state* that, unless unforseen circumstances arise, there will be no amendment of the Land Act this coming session, as be considers the Act is working fairly wall. The Diekot Mail.— the date of receiving tenders for the mail contract by the direct steamers to London closed on Friday. Only one tender was received, that being a joint one from the Shaw Savill and the Albion Company. Daisy Factoet Management.—The Government have received by the San Francisco mail from Professor Long a full report on the management of dairy factories. The report, which will bs extensively oiroulated throughout the colony, is now in the hands of the printer, and will be published in pamphlet form. N.Z. Railway Fares, Eto.—A supplement to the Gazette, published on Friday afternoon, contains the scale of fares, rates, and charges on the New Zealand Railways, as fixed by the Railway Commissioners. They com# into operation on the 10th June, from which date all previous scales will ba revoked except the sectional fares of Cook and Sons’ tours.

Customs Revenue for the Colony.— Tho Custom* revenue for May is not yet complete, the revenue officer at Kaipara having neglected to forward his returns. So far the receipts show that last month £116,032 was collected as against £116,045 for the preceding month, and £143,815 for May 1888. For the two months of the financial year which have passed the returns show a deficiency of £28,688 on the Colonial Treasurer’s estimate for that period. Football. —A scratch match of members of the Temuka and Darktown Football Clubs took place in the Temuka Park on Saturday last, when there was a good attendance of players. Sides were chosen by Messrs J. W. Yalvin and Dyson, and after a fast and interesting game Velvin’a side won by 9 points (3 goals) to 7 points (2 goals and 1 try.—A football practice of the member* of the Waihi Club living in the Geraldine district will be held in the Geraldine Domain on Thursday next. The following players are requested to turn up :—Millard, J. J. Hiskens, Erskino, Sbonehouse, R. McKay, HeaMey, Fiefield, Weaver, Brown, Fish, Morrison, H. Fly, W. Fly, Haniincr, Hood, Fitzgerald, Colbert, Temple, Slack, J, McKay, and Stringer. The Cbb will also be glad to see any others who may attend, and a good game should be obtained. Vindicated. —According to a Timaru paper it was recently notified that a Board of Enquiry had been held in Christchurch, in reference to an allegation against Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey. The following correspondence sufficiently explains itself; —“ Defence Office, Wellington, May 31. “ Sir,— I have the honor to forward herewith, for your information, copy of the decision of the Hoard of Enquiry held at Christchurch on May 17, t® enquire into the matter of your being disqualified by the Christchurch Kennel Club from exhibiting at any of the Shows under their rules, and to inform you that the Hod, the Defence Minister has approved of the finding of the Board, —I have, &c., C. A. Bumfrey (Captain), Undersecretary for Defence.” Copy of finding. Board, having taken the foregoing evidence on oath, report that inasmuch that there is no evidence to show that LieutenantColonel Bailey was aware that he was transgressing the rules of the New Zealand Kennel Club, they are of opinion that Lieutenant-Colonol Bailey has not been guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, — Alexander Lean, Colonel; J. G. Butts, LieutenantColonel ; Robert G. D. Tosswill, Lieu-tenant-Colonel.”

i Thb Paynb Family.—The visit of the Payne Family to Temuka on Saturday last enabled the residents to enjoy such a musical treat as rarely falls to their let, and that they valued the opportunity was evident from the crowded condition of the Yoluntocr Hall, all ' available space ia which was occupied. The expectations of ths audience were in every raspeot realised, end the entertainment was throughout most enjoyable. The opportunities of listening to other than amateur performances are so rare in Temuka that the rendition of several items on the programme must have been quite a revelation to the bulk of the audience. This was notably so in the part song “The Bells,” which introduced a very perfect imitation of the clanging and chiming of bells, the whole displaying a harmony and precision truly delightful. The slave melody of the Jubilee singers, “Steal Away to Jesus,” was also admirable. Mies Nelly Payne’s rendering of “ The Cuckoo Song,” ths refrain of wbiah represents the trilling of birds, displayed in a wonderful manner the capabilities of the human voice. Of a different character, but equally good, was Miss Lizzie Payne’s singing of “ Waiting ” (Millard). Into the last verse she infused an element of gladness that was eminently natural, and which fully brought out the poetry of the song itself. In response to an enthusiastic recall, she sang “ Barney O’Hea,” the arch humor of which received full justice. Mias Maud Payne held the audience fairly spell-bound when playing her violin solo “The Mocking Bird," which was a really clever and enjoyable performance. She also elicited favorable comment for her singing of the “Flower Q-irl.” A very choice item was Mr W. Payne’s song “ I’ll Taka You Horae, Kathleen,” the chorus of which was sung by the company. “Quean of My Heart’ served to display, Mr Kulph Staelo’powerful voice to advantage. Several humorous songs, into which imitations of sobbing, sneezing, and yawning were introduced, found great favor with the audience. The former, by the family, elicited roars of laughter, the facial expression of Mr W. Payne being simply ludicrous. The sneezing trio was particularly clever, it being apparent that it ia possible to sneeze in harmony. Mr Steele’s “ yawning ” song was so natural that with half the audience it was infectious. The programme was just long enough, and soryed to display the various talents of the family. The three lady members as instrumentalists and vocalists are equally at home, and it would bo impossible to do other than favorably criticise their several performances. All who can should make a point of hearing them. At the close of the performance it was announced that the family would sing several of their sacred selections at the Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening. It is needless to say that the church was largely attended in consequence. The principal pieces ware the anthem “ He Shall Feed His Flock” and the melody “Steal Away to Jesus,” i

Grand National Steeplechase. —The following entries have bmn received for the Grand National S ! etD : ochHae ; Irish King, Presto, Panic. Ariel, Giaocoe, Maywood, Chemist, Waitnngi, Oceola, Oddfellow, Louis, Chance, Waterfall, Moana, Moute.tgle, Lindsboroug'i, Sockburn, Daddy Longlegs, Orlando, CEdipus, Ahua, Premier, Orient, Gunpowder, Orangeroao, ffecrotury, Kangaroo, Torrent, Guy Fawkss, and Shi Islagh.—At the Sydney Turf Club’s Meeting on Saturday the Queen's Birthday Handicap, 1 mile 3 furlongs. was won by Centaur (Bst 11b), Clogs (Gat 12 b) 2. Nineteen horses started; time, 2mm 27sec®. Kinking.— At the Columbia Hick, . Geraldine, on FiHay evening last ttyp mile race for a pair of skates came on. There were a good many spectators attracted to the rink to witness the contest, and the Band being na usual in Attendance the proceedings wore considerably enlivened. Six skaters entered their names for the race, but one retired before the event came off, leaving five to contest the race, which was run in one heat. The following is the result:— C. Burridge (lOaeca) 1, H. Baughen (2036C5) 2, W, Weaver (lOsecs) 3, H. Dierck (SOsecs) 4, J. J. Iliskens (5 <t>cs) 5. Burridge, who ia a rink attache, won easily. Hiskene’ skate came loose early in the race, and he retired.—ln our advertising columns Mr J. Lyon, proprietor of the Zeahmdia Rink, Tornuka, announcss tint on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons ladies will bo admitted free. PaiMiTiVß Methodist Ohtjboh, TbMDKA. The quarterly meeting of the members of the above connection was held at the chapel, Arowbenua, yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Mr Clement presided. The reports submitted showed that the financial condition of the p Irish was in a most satisfactory condition, better, in fact, than it had been for years. The income i was fully meeting the expenditure, and the*" prospects for the ensuing year were good. . A finance committee, consisting of Messrs Amos Bherratt, W. 8. Meslin, R. Annand, and J. M. Sutherland, had been appointed, and arrangements had been made for the maintenance of a banking account. In connection with the local church Mr Epps bad done valuable work, and it was decided to appoint him collector (or the Trust Fund. It had also been arranged to conduct special services during the quarter at Winchester and Geraldine. With a view to cement the bond of union among the Church adherents, the system of holding quarterly tea meetings has been revived, and yesterday evening the first of these was held. Thera was a very fair attendance, the tables being presided over by Mesdatnas Pr&ttley and Bryao, the very ample repast being the gift of members of the community. At tbs after-meeting subsequently held, addresses were delivered by the Rev. Mr Clement, and Messrs Epps, Bryan, Melson, and others. Several musical selections and hymns served to make the meeting enjoyable and profitable. The verdict of all who have used the “Jumbo” brand Baking Powder, ia that it makes light, nutritions, ani digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of the Snoot qualities, and no injurious elements being used in the preparation, bread, eto., made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder,—[Advt, I). SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Lecture —In Presbyterian Church, Tenant** to-morrow evening. S. Buxton—Will address electors at Geraldine on Monday next. Canterbury Callage—lnvites tenders for lease of town reserves ia Arowhenua, Gray and Montgomery—Advertise, additional entries for Terouka stock sale; alter time of sale to 2 o’clock. <■ Webster and Macdonald—Publish additional entries for stock sale at Geraldine; have two stacks hay for sale.