LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1912, 4 July 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Beer Duti.—The beer duty returns for the month of June came to £3378. Last month the total was £4147, and in /une, 1888, £4185 was realised. Geraldine Town Boabd. —A meeting of this board took place on Tuesday evening, and a report of tha proceedings will be found on our fourth page. Annexation.—A small island near Aituki, in tho Pacific group, has been annexed by the British, the English flsg having been hoisted there on the visit of the warship Cormsrant.

Concert and Dance at South Okari. —A concert and dance in aid of tho school funds will ba held in the South Orari School on Thursday, July 11th. Besides residents of the district a number of ladies and gentlemen from Timaru, Temuka, and Geraldine have kindly promised to assist at thejconcert.

Police.—Constable Esjin, who fulfilled Constable Moiton's duties during the latter's absence on leave, is now permanently stationed at Temuka vke Conwtable Tarrant,, who has left for Timaru. Constable Egan leaves Timaru with an excellent record, and his departure from thence is, wo understand, regretted by hie numerous acquaintances. Timaru Hospital.— Korty-nine patients —l3 females and 36 males—were treated i« tlio hospital during the month. Of time 16 males and 3 females were discharged ue cured, 4 males were discharged as relieved, and 1 male as incurable. One patient, Patrick Fallen, died. IVsntyfour pationls remain under treatment. Ten males and 11 females received outdoor relief. Kakabcct Coal.—We are glad to notice that steps are now being taken to work some of the coal measures at Kakahu. Mr Jas. Duke announces in our :idvertising columns that he has leosod the Kakahu Bush co»l mine, and is now prepared to supply the coal at very low rates at the pit mouth, or delivered at Geraldino. Wiccheater, and Temuk*. The prices quoted are very low, and the coal well deserves a trial.

Saltation Army, Temuka.—The anniversary meetings of the Salvation Army in Temuka will be celebrated on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday next, when Major Hammond, Captain Lizzie Gunnion, Captain nud Mrs Harvey, and the local officers of the organisation will be present. On Monday evening a great Birthday ,tea meeting will commence at 6.30, after which a public meeting w 11 be hold, when the Lasses' Brass Band from Timaru will be present. The celebration of the anniversary promises to b» very successful. Life Insurance. —From an advertisement in another column it, will be gathered that Mr W. Kudd, the well known and popular travelling agent for the Government Lifs Insurance Department is again in the Geraldine district. Mr Rudd is just back from an extended trip to the West Coast of this island, where he has been doing a very successful business. He will remain for a f«« dsys at Taylor's Geraldine Hotel, and those who have any desire to understand fully and clearly the great advantages of insurance should not fail to pay him a visit; , Customs Revenue.— The returns of the Customs revenue fcr June are practically complete. Only the port of Tauranga, which is inconsiderable, being yet to come. The amount collected is £§8,415, as against £79,402, for June 1888, and £110,062 for last month. The Customs returns for tbe quarter amount to £324,496. As the estimate for the year in the Budget is £1,550,000, which is equivalent to £387,500 for the quarter, the actual receipts fall short of this proportionate by £63,004. Phie, however, is expected to be picked up later. Geraldine Domain Board.—The usual monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening last. Present— Messrs W. S. Maslin (chairman), N. Dunlop, J. Mundell, R. Taylor, A. Sherratt, J. Williams, and A." White. Tbe minutes of the previous meeting were read and rjonfirmed. Mr Dunlop complained of tbe public destroying tbe fences round the large bush pnrk leased by him. It was decided to write to the police constable asking him to look well after the bush. An account for £1 5s was passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. S.C. Harrier*. —The South Canterbury harriers met yesterday at Arowhenua. There was a capital attendance of tba regular followers of the pack, and a large number fof local sportsmen also availed themselves of the opportunity of enjoying a run. After one or two short runs a strong hare was sot going, and a splendid run' resulted in a kill! near the Levels homestead. Most of the horses jumped well, and spills were by no means frequent. Miss Allen, of Timaru, however, had a nasty fall, but fortunately broke no bones. After such attendance as was available, sho was able to remount. Accident. On Tuesday Mr Fred. Collier, yardman f«r Messrs Gray and Montgomery, auclioneers, Temuka, mat with a painful, bat fortunately not dangerous, accident while in pursuit of his duties. In the progress of a sale held at tbe Temuka yards he was drafting some cattle, wben he was kicked on the side of the knee by a cow. The pain whs sufficient to cause him to drop, and, fearing that the leg was brokon, he was removed to Dr Hayes's residence. A brief examination revealed tbe fact that no bones were broken, and Mr Collier was conveyed in an express to his residence. He is now progressing favorably. Tonic Sol-fa Class.—The opening meeting of the Tonic Sol-Fa Class, Temuka, under the conductorship of Mr Proudlock, took place in The Hall (the old Wesleyan Church) on Tuesday evening. About twenty persons were present, almost half of the number being ladies. The President, Mr Bryara, gave a short address, explaining the aims of the promoters of the class, and the great headway the Tonic Sol-fa system was making. At tbs sonclusion of the practice about fourteen or fifteen of those present gave in their names aa members, nnd it was decided that the meetings should in future take place on Thursday evening. Tbe next meeting will take place on Thursday week, and it is expected there will be a much larger attendance. The Rinjus.—To-nighfc there will be held at the Zealandia Skating Kink, Temuka, a grand Fancy Dress Carnival, followed by a dance. The proprietor has I arranged for the best music available, and the ordinary pleasures of rinking wiil bo enhanced in every way. Special attention will be paid to the floor, already in good condition, and the arrangements for dressing rooms are very complete. The project has been well taken up, and there promises to be a very large attendance. With very commendable enterprise tbe proprietor has fixed the rate of admission for the dance at 3s for gentlemen. The gentler sex will be admitted free.—A largo number of persons attended the Columbia Rink, Geraldine, on Monday evening last, the attractions being a one-mile skating race. Seven competitors started, and (he prize fell to Master R. Pearpoint, a small boy only nine years of age, who skated most plnckily throughout, his victory over tho bigger contestants being very popular. The following was the result of the race— R. Pearpoint (65sec), 1; Dierck (50secs), 2 ; Burridge (scr), 3. Erskine (lOsecs), Philip (55aecs), and E. Stonehouse (20aecs) retired without finishing, the last-named falling most unluckily when in a leading position. On Friday evening last a polo match on skates took place between bandsmen and footballers, the latter winning by one goal to nil.

N.Z. Railways.-—Th<* New Zealand employ 4326 persons, 272 locomotives 512 passenger carriages, and 8156 goods trucks. Last year the trains killed 12 persons, snd hurt 91, and 26 were hurt in the workshops. The Exhibition.— The Exhibition Comm ssioners have decided to extend the time for receiving applications for space to the 17th inst, when it will be definitely closed. It is believed that Australia will require 80,000 feet of spice, and Great Gritain and foreign exhibitors from 25,000 to 30,000 feet. The Manse Pootbeidgb.— We understand that after the meeting of the Road Boards last Tuesday all numberj, according to arrangement., visited tbe Manse footbridge. After having inspected it, they decided to effect some fcsmporarr improvement!), and await the result of the next .flood. We are glad that attencion has been called to tbe dangnrou* condition of the bridge, as it is very likely to lead to something oeing ultimately done in it. There can ba no doubt but that it is in a very unsatisfactory condition, and not very safe on a dark nigbt. We hope the board will consider this, and effect guob. improvement s as will render it safe for passengers to eroBS.

Football.—The following have been selected to play in the trial match on Saturday at Temuka :—Probables (blue) — Backs : Shallard, Mcintosh, Perry, Shoppere, Lawrenson, and Hart; forwards: Goodall, Studholme, Mntheson, Dyson, Pearse, Chisholm, Stokes, Shallard, and Brinkman; emergencies: Gooch and Fitzgerald. Possibles (colors)-Backs: Daveney, Jones, Velvin, Stewart, Stubbs, and E. LeCren ; for wards : C. LeCren, A. C. Matheson, Stewart (2), Smith, Cart, Black, Harte, McLeod (2), Hiskens, Gaffaney, Lavery, Wagstaff, Anderson, Lewis, and Austin.—A meeting of th« Temuka and Darktown Football Clubs, to discuss the desirability of amnlgating, will be held in the Wallingford Hotel, Temuka, this evening.—The members ofthe Waihi Junior Football Club are requested to roll up at the practice to be held at Geraldine to-day. As a match with Timaru Second ia to take place on July 11th members will require all practice available. ENTERTAINMENT at Geraldine. Tomorrow night tbe Temuka Amateur Dramatic Society will give one of their popular musical arid dramatic entertainments at the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine. The programme provided is a varied one, and should be sufficient to attract a good attendance. Th« favor with which the opening performance of the society was received at Temuka should be eminently encouraging to them, and has doibtlass spurred them on to greater efforts. The performance, comprising some choice, ! pathetic, and humorous ballads, and good sceuic sketches, and concludes with a very amusing farce entitled "Rum'ns from Rome." Throughout it is entirely free from vulgariiyj and anyone desirous of spending a pleasant couple of houra c*n certainly do so to-morrow evening. The musical portion of the entertainment is under the charge of Mrs Foster, which is quite a Buffioient guarantee of excellence. In the overture and instrumental selections she will be assisted by Mr R. Woid, the well-known violinist. Mr J. Andrews, a very promising local amateur, takes the clarionet part in the overture of Zampa. It should be borne in mind that the members of the Society are distinctly amateurs. Their performances are given without any pecuniary gain to themselves, and wben enabled to do so they freely respond to the calls of the public. The Auckland City Council received about £3OOO on Monday as fees for tha renewal of publican's lioenses in that city. The plant of the Tiiiiranga Evening Star newspaper has boon seized by the police, on the ground that it has not been reg'stored. A man named Mark Cane, engaged in bush falling at Wellington,waß accidentally killed by a tree falling on him. He wa* about fifty-five years, a native of Ireland, and it is believed he has a wife and family residing in Otago.

Hollowai's Pills and Ointmekt. Diseases of Women.—Medical toience in all ages has been directed to alleviate the many maladies incident to females, but Professor Holloway, by diligent study and attentive observation, was induced to believe that Nature bad provided a remedy for those special diseases. He has, after vast research, suoseoded in compounding his oelebrated Pills and Ointment, which embody the prinoiple naturally designed for the relief and core of disorders peculiar to women of all ages and constitutions, whether residing in warm or cold climates. They have re« peatedly correot3d disordered fanotions whioh havo deisd the usual drugs prescribed for such cases; and still more satisfactory IB it that the malady ia relieved completely and permanently.

The verdiot of all who have used the "Jumbo" brand Baking Powder, is that it makos light, nutritious, ani digestive bread oakeß, psstry, etc. As the ingredients are of the finest qualities, and no injurious element! being need in the preparation, bread, etc., made with tbis powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson's " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder.—[Adtt. 11. SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. Concert and Dance—At South Oran oh July 11.

P. M. Young, Kakahu Road—Wants ft' ploughman. Jas. Duke, Kakahu Bush —Notice ra Kakahu coal. Arowhenua Town Board—lnvites tenders for carting 400 yards clay. Oddfellows, Geraldine— Hold grand installation social on Thursday, July 11th. J. Mundell and Co.—Alteration of date of horse sale to July 10; notice rs line of coaches.

J. Brown, Beehive Stores, Temuka—lnvitea tenders for additions to Bank of New South Wales. Webster and Maodonald—Valuable 950 acre farm, in occupation of Mr H. Hunter Brown, Woodbury, for sale. Geraldine County Council—Notice re proposed loan for Waitohi Plat Water Supply District.

R. Morrison, Geraldine—li selling best horsenovers at 19a 6d ; Baddies and bridles equally low. J, Bruee and G. Btumbles, Plaxmillers— Have dissolved partnership ; business will bo carrisd on by G. Stumbles.

Government Insurance Department—Mr W'. R«dd is now travelling in Geraldine district, ; may be seen at Geraldine Hotel.

Salvation Army, Temuka—Anniversary meetings on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday • great birthday tea on Monday evening. T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Announce the arrival of their fifth shipment of winter goods, ex Kaikoura. The shipment includes laess, neck •ribbons, asiiinoro hose, dress tweeds, merino?, sheetincs, lace curtains, plushes, flannels, cretonnes, calicoes, umbrellas, corsets, eto., etc.; call attention to reduced prices in dressmaking during the month.