LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1901, 8 June 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

S.O. Harriers. —The S.O. Harriers meet at Temuka on Monday, not to-day, as stated in our last issue. Stewart Island Tin. —A pound of stream tin from Hill’s claim, Pegasus, was forwarded to the Tasmanian Government analyst, and a reply received states that it yielded 57 per cent of metallic tin. Mr Buxton at Geraldine, —Mr S. Buxton, M.H.R. for Rangitata, will address his constituents in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, on Monday evening next. The chair will be taken at 8 o’clock. Magisterial. Yesterday morning a man named James Blackmoro, who had been arrested the previous day, was charged before J. Talbot, Esq., with being drunk in the public streets of Temnka. He was dismissed with a caution. The New Railway Time-Table,—A telegram from Wellington states that the Chief Commissioner of Railways has received assurances from business firms in Christchurch and Dunedin and from travellers that the alteration in lime of the express is working satisfactorily. Parliamentary Ruler.— Government are thinking of making another attempt to alter the rules of procedure this session in order to got over the difficulty of providing a quorum under the Standing Orders. They will proceed by way of a simple resolution, which will have to he renewed each session, The final shape of the new rule is not yet decided on, bat the cabinet are bow discussing it, and will come to a decision in a day or two. Fees in R.M. Courts.—The new scale of fees under the Resident Magistrates’ Act will come into force on and after the Ist of July. The new scale differs from the old one in many respects, but it is considered much more satisfactory. Fees for issuing warrants of distress are slightly increased, and poundage fees have been altogether excised from the list. The only alteration in other foes is that they have been made more uniform, the revision being accomplished without increasing the charges. Lecture at Geraldine. —Mr J. Aitken, 8.A., delivered a moat interesting and instructive lecture on ‘ Water,’ with practical experiments, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday evening, and rivetted throughout the attention of those who had the pleasure of hearing him. Ha was ably assisted in his experiments by Mr J. A. Fitzgerald. Mr H. W. Moore occupied the chair, and at the conclusion of the lecture a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Aitken for his able deliverance and the very great trouble he had gone to on behalf of the Literary Institute, under whose auspices the lecture was held. The well-known ability of the lecture, the interesting nature of the subject of the lecture, and the object for which it was given, ought to have ensured a crowded Hall, and the small attendance is much to be regretted. —lt may be mentioned that the Committee of the Geraldine Literary Institute have just made a purchase of new books, including the latest works by such writers as Rider Haggard, EdnaLyall, Stevenson, Meadows Taylor, George Macdonald, and others. Hilton School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Hilton School Committee wae on May 31st, 1889. Pressnt—Mr R. Skinner (Chairman), W. Beattie, J. Kslland, J. Leary, and A.Toomey. The minutes of the last ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, stating that £4 6s, incidentals, had been paid to the credit of the Committee. The Master’s report was read, which showed that the number of pupils on the roll was 88, and tbs average attendance 69; the attendance had been bad during the month. He also stated that it would benooessary to supply the Fourth Standard with mathematical instruments for drawing, as geometrical drawing is a compuliorv subject in that class, and that some ■ohool books were required. It was decided to get the instruments and school boohs; The kitchen range put in lately in the schoolroom was giving every satisfaction. It was decided to ask the mister to take half-aa-bour off the children's playtime, and allow them to go homo earlier in the evening during the winter months. Mr Hide tendered his resignation as a member of the Committee, owing to his Laying the district, which was accepted with regret. On the motion of Mr Kelland, seconded by Mr Beattie, a vote of thanks was passed to the master, Mr Steven, forgiving his piano for the concert. The meeting then laminated.

An Appeal. —The following appeal to the citizens of Dunedin is taken from the Otago Daily Times“ Citizens of Dunedin,—On Friday evening you are invited to attend a meeting in the Choral Dali to receive the report of the committee in re ‘Sweating.’ It is now an open secret that the committee has failed in its efforts. Their failure is said to be due to the position which a few of the warehousemen have tnlan up. It now lies with you to say rvhether you will tamely submit to the dotation of 3 selfish few, and allow tJits evil to drift on into wider and deeper proportions. Come to this meeting, and show by your presence that you will not. Come, because you are each interested in wiping out a shame and a disgrace from the community. Come, because when

one suffers all must suffer with it. Come, because it is intolerable that hundreds of women and girls should be forced to sell their labor for the merest pittance, and have to toil long hours in sordidness and misery, to sustain themselves. Come, because it is the weak and helpless who appeal to you against the oppression of the strong. Come, working men, and working women especially—for you have a special interest—and say that you will not rest till you have destroyed a sj'stem that would make slaves of you and your children, Como one, come all, for now is the nick of time, Onelawnow,onesstroDUou effort now, will bo worth more than sconce when the evil has sunk its nubile preheuaiblo tentacles into the vitals of the community, and the increase of population has made the struggle for existence keener and fiercer, Juuos’

Wesleyan Church, Tbmuka. The Rtv, R. S. Bunn will conduct the morning and evening services at this Church tomorrow, and an Afternoon service at Waitohi. Mr A. E. G. Rhodes at Fairtje Creek. —Mr A. E. G. Rhodes will address his constituents in the Fairlie Creek schoolroom on Saturday evening, 15;h June, at 8 o’clock. Prohibition Order. —At the R.M, Court, Timaru, yesterday, a prohibition order was granted against Neil Matquis, veterinary surgeon. The oider is to take effect in the Timarn and Levels Licensing Districts. , South Canterbury Rabbit Fence, -y" The Minister of Lands states that the increased rental of the Canterbury rnns will in the first year considerably more than pay the cost of the rabbit fence in South Canterbury. Alteration of Date op Sale. —We have been requested to call attention to the fact that the dale < f the Bale of the bankrupt stock st Geraldine by Messrs J. Mnndeil and Co. has been altered from Thursday to Saturday next, 15th inst. Bankruptcy Examination.— At Timarn yesterday, in re Waller and Co., bankrupts, J. W. Waller was examined before the Deputy Assignee, Mr W. C. Beswick, and it was resolved by the creditors present that the Assignee should taka possession of the premises, and that Messrs Wagstaff and Hughes should make an inventory of the stock. The further examination into the affairs of the company was ordered to bo transferred to the Superior Court of Bankruptcy at Christchurch.

ComPTiiMENTABy Dinner —ln ouc advertising columns it is announced that on Friday evening next a complimentary dinner will be tendered by the ratepayers in the Temuka Road District to Messrs.-J J. Talbot and M. Quinn, in recognition of their past services as members of the beard. The gentlemen named have rendered the public good service in the past, and it is only proper that the ratepayers should show that they recognise this. The gathering on Friday evening promises to be a large one. Football. —The following are the names of the team picked to represent Waihiagainst the Ashburton-Rakaia team to-day at Geraldine : —T. Hart (captain), Moore,W. Stewart, Wagstaff, H. IT. ilarte, T. Stewart, Wakely, Lewie, Fitzgerald, Brinkman, Cameron, McLeod (2), Shallard (2); emergencies,Jones and Copping. The following will comprise the Ashburton-Rakaia team Fallback, Crawford; three-quarters, Storry, Doherty, and Laruman ; helves, Moore and Simpson; forwards, Fo )ks, Jamieson, Hugonin, Clark, Cow, Dixon, Low, Steel, and Fisher. Play will commence »t 3 o'clock.— A practice match of the Waihi Club was hold at Geraldine on Thursday lest, when about twenty players turned up. Sides ware chosen by Messrs J. J- Hiskens and B, Millard respectively, and after a good game the former’s

side won by 12 points to I. A scratch match will be held at Tenauka this afternoon, and members arc requested to roll up, SALR OF NORTB CANTBEBOBT EDITS.— The sale of runs in North Canterbury, which took place in Christchurch on Tuesday, was attended by a very large number of persons. The runs mostly eonsist of mountainous country. Those between the Rakaia and Ashburton excited fair competition, but those, north of the Rakaia were mostly sold at th» i upset, owing to th# majority of them within the area of selection by the Midlaid Railway Company, and the tenure not being guaranteed. The present occupiers secured all the runs. Old settlers were heartily applauded when their runs wire knocked down to them. Fifty Crown runs were put up ;47 sold ; 1 was withdrawn ; 2 were not bid for. The upset price of the Gbvo’nrasnt runs sold was £12,400, and the amount realised was £15,284, being £2939 above the present rents. 21 runs fetched shove the upsst price j 26 went at the upset. Six educational reserves were offered and let, the upset price being £3315, and the amount realised £4615, being £1474 above the present. Temuka Licensing Bench.— The annual meeting of the Licensing Bench for

tho Temuka district took place yesterday at the courthouse, Temuka. Present— Messrs Talbot (chairman), Grant, Meyer, Blyth, and Enaor. The police report on all the houses in the district was satisfactory. Renewals of licenses were granted to H. Lee (Crown Hotel), John Angland (Star Hotel), and Peter Coira (Wallingford Hotel). Au application was received for a transfer of the license of the Temuka Hotel from Hugh Flannery to Robert Fenton and renewal of same. MrAspinal appeared in support of the application. Tho police offered no objection and reported favorably upon the manner in which the house was conducted, application was granted. The application of Michael McAteer for a confirmation of » temporary transfer ot the license of the Royal Hotel from Robert While to himself was considered and granted. Renewals were granted in respect of the Wolseley and Winchester Hotels to J. A. Young and Mary Farrell respectively, and an accomodation license was granted to S. Breadley (Orari Hotel). It was decided that,as previously arranged,the hotel lamps in tho township might be extinguished at

II p.m. The clerk was instructed to procure and supply to each member of the committee a copy of the Licensing Act. The meeting than terminated. Geraldine County Fruit growers Association.— A meeting of the Committee of this association was he'd on Wednesday evening last. Mr B, rf, Macdonald, president, occupied the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The secretary laid the printed rules before the members, An alteration was made in rule 3, namely, the committee to consist of ten members instead of five as printed. The chairman pointed out the advisability of holding a public meeting, at which the objects oflhe association could ba laid before those present. Messrs J. Wiliams, J. Pye, and J. Cunningham, spoke on the matter, and

it was finally decided to bold such a meetingin the Oddfellows’iiall at an early date. The chairman slated that Major-General Strange, who had lately arrived from America had informed him that there was a splendid market for fruit in Canada and he (the chairman) suggested that MajorGeneral Strange be invited to ba present at the public meeting to bo held should ho bo m the district on the date of the mealing, ihe secretary read a letter inserted in the JNow Zealand Farmer, written by MrJ. lye, on the small birds nuisance. Mr Cunningham suited that boys should obtain birds ogga and the association pay a certain price for them. The matter was uc.ci over for the present, Mr Cuui)iu<»l;ajq woe elected a member of Iho commulee, vice Mr A. Spence, resigned, Several persons joined the association during the evening «nd the committee adjourned.

Winchester Fruit Preserving Company.—The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Winchester Fruit Preserving aud Export Company, advertised to take place last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum. Only six members were present. In accordance with the articles of association. under which it takes twelve to form a quorum, the meeting wcs adjourned for a week. Duping the Police. —The Melbourne police and gaol authorities nppe.r to have been duped in an extraordinary manner, James Street and a woman named M'Pherhod were arrested on charges of forgery remanded, bail being accepted. Sfteof, who was bailed out, not putting in an' appearance when the case came on again, inquiry was made, when it was found that the woman had also been bailed out, and the detective to his horror discovered that Street, the other accused, was the person who had become surety. Both have since disappeared. A Boad Locomotive. Yesterday evening the novel sight of a traction engine hauling 3, trucks of grain might have been seen passing through Temuka on its way to the railway station. The engine was the property of Messrs Hayhurst and Co., and was under the charge of Mr A. G, Wright. Grain to the weight of about twenty-five tons was conveyed from Mr T. Connolly’s farm at Winchester to the station, and the engine was ab’e to attain a speed of between five and six miles an hour. The grain was taken direct from the paddock, and although the trucks were quite new, and the axles, etc., far from free, scarcely a hitch occurred. On its return journey to the mill, a number of foot passengers, attracted by the novel sight, were kept at a jog trot in their endeavors to keep pace ■with it. A description of the engine (appeared in a former issue. The trucks are specially built for the purpose, and axe fitted with improved springs, strong axles, and large wide-tired wheels. Each truck is fitted with a break attachment and improved coupling gear. The best medicine known is Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scald in gs, bruises, sprains, it is the ■afest remedy —no swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, &0., diarrhoea, dysentry diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition,'Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all others The verdict of all who have used the “ Jumbo” brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, ani digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are of the finest qualities, end 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.—[A DVT, 1).

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. Geraldine Racing Club—Annual meeting on Tuesday evening. ; Geraldine Rifle Volunteers—Annual ball ■jfgn Thursday, June 18th. 'A. E. G. Rhodes—Will address his constituents at Fair lie Creek on Saturday evening next. Complimentary Dinner —To Messrs J. Talbot and M. Quinn in Oddfellows’ Hall, Temuka, on June 14. W. 8. Maslin Coombs, will sell fruit and forest trees, etc., at tho nnrserv, Geraldine, on Tuesday, Juna 11th. Gray and Montgomery, Auctioneers— Publish entries of cattle and sheep to be submitted by them at Winchester Pair on Tuesday next. Dr Hayes, Temuka Notifies that trespassers on R.S. 3132 will be prosecuted ; invites tenders for ploughing and harrowing about 10 acres. J, Mundell and Co. —Notify that slock sales will in future be held on first and third Wednesday in each month; hold sale of bankrupt stock on 15th inst., instead of 13tb. T. G. Rowley, Surgeon Dentist, Church Street, Timaru—Notifies that his fees for new teeth are the same as at Ghristehuroh or Dunedin; painless extraction; hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. J, Ballantyne and Co., Drapers and Clothiers, Milliners, etc., Timaru—Advertises bargains in show room, at the fancy counter, at the dress counter, at the drapery counter, and in the clothing department. A. White, Geraldine—Advertises properties to let by tendey for a term of years—7o acres in WiaoftSter township with 8-roomed house, gi’BnaMXojfe* and SO acres situated in the Wißoheßffil' rtjiJll, late the property of Mr W. Sudd. Geraldine County Fruitgrowers’ Association—Notice re address by Major-General Strange at Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, on Friday, the 14th inst ; subject; “ Imperial Federation, how it would affect the faimer and fruitgrower.”