LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1928, 10 August 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Land Tax.—A meeting, baring for its object tbs formation of an association to advocate the substitution of a land tax for a property tax, is about to be held in Wellington.

Meeting at Tkmpka.— Mr A. M. Clark invites the ratepayers in the Wailohi Flat Water Supply dietiiot. to meet at the Wallingford Hotel this evening at 7 o’clock. Auction Sales.— Messrs J. Mundell and Co., advertise entries for Winchester Fair on Tuesday next, and hold sale of horses on the 28th August, for which they are now booking entries.

SraoiAL Seetiob at Woodbuet. The Rev. G. Barclay will conduct a special service at Woodbury to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, taking as the subject of his address "Two Kinds of Reiisious Movement.”

Akothbe Patent.— -Mr Thomas Lewis, of Rangitata, railway offiaar, has applied for a patent for a better and more expeditions method of date stamping and printing letters, tickets, and other things, t® be called “ Lewie’s Patent Printing Type.” Dishonest Peaotiob.— Several prizetakere at the Invercargill Poultry (Show have been disqualified owing to the discovery that the of their fowls (Dorkings and Leghorns) had be»n painted. One offender took refuge in Adam’s excuse, and blamed his wife. WesleTajv (JfluaoH, Temctka. The Rev. R.S. Buna wilh conduct the morniug and evening services at this Church to-morrow, aud the subjects of his addresses will be found in our advertising columns'. The rev. gentleman will also conduct's service at Wailohi in the afterboon.'

, Entertainment at Geraldine.— Another of the popular entertainments lately given by the choir of the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, takes place in that church on Monday evening next. Those who heard the previous ones given will remember the treat then experienced. The one on Monday eyening will be on similar lines, and will conclude with a coffee supper. Waitohi Flat Irrigation ; Poll.—A poll of ratepayers in the Waitoh Flit WaterSupply District will be taken on Monday next, in the Waitohi Flat Reading Room, between the hours of 9 a.u and 6 p.ra., on the proposal of the Geraldine County Council to raise a loan of £2500 for the purpose of constructing irrigation works within tha said district. It is most important that ratepayers should record the r votes. '

I VolUmtbeb Social GATHKBjwa.—A social gathering in connection with the' Geraldine Rifles took place is the drill shed, Geraldine, on Thursday evening last. The attendance was fair. The music was provided by Mr J. Figoni, and Mr A. Bissett acted as M.C. Mrs Soroggie being in charge of the refreshment table. Those present/ appeared to enjoy themselves well, the evening being suitable for dancing. • Assault sr ; A Pbisonbb.—The conviet Patrick Rhine, charged with aggravated assault on another convict, named Fowler, on June Ifltb, was brought before the magistrates at Lyttelton on Thursday and committed tor trial. The 1 evidence showed that there had been a quarrel at Eipa Island during the day. When returning to the gaol Shine, on removing his heavy boots weighing 21b 12oz, bad inflicted seyere rounds on Fowler’s face and head.

Gbbat Fibe.—On Tuesday afternoon Mr Bramwell, who is at present in Auckland, and represents a large number of insurance offioes id San Frahnisoo, received a cable reporting a large Are at Spokane Falls, Washington Territory, by which 6,000,000d01. worth of property has been destroyed by Are. Mr Bramwell states that Spokane was a thriving town of some 20,000 inhabitants, with an abundant supply of water. It is evident, however, that the conflagration must at an early stage have gone beyond the control of local brigades, and aided, probably, by a gale, swept everything before it. Eviction.—Ab eviction is taking place at Waipawa. The tenant of a naan named Hamling was ordered to quit a small tenement and refused to do so. The landlord proceeded on Wednesday to take out the windows. Bags ware then nailed up by the tenant, a chimney sweep named Masters, who made hostile demonstrations and a duel seemed imminent with axe and spade. After much threatening, hostilities ceased till Thursday morning, whoa the shingles were removed off the roof and the house quite dismantled. The aid of the poliee was invoked on both sides. No bones have been broken.

: Tbmuka Daisy Fa«tobt. The usual monthly meeting of the directors the above was held yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs Ji Brown (chairman), Austin, Gray, Hayes and Mason. A circular from the Dunedin Exhibition was read, and it was resolved to exhibit there a quantity of cheese, and the secretary was instructed to obtain from' the secretary to the exhibition the necessary forms, etc. Accounts amounting to £ls 19s 2d were passed for payment. It having transpired that several abn-ihare-hoiders had obtained cheese from the factory it was resolved not to supply non-shareholders in future in less quantities than 5 cwt. It was resolved to call for tenders for the lease of the paddock and whey, for a term of one or three years. The meeting then, after having attended to minor details, adjourned.

vv oobbuey School Committee,—A meeting of the "above was held on Monday, August sth. Present—Messrs Dean (chairman), Platman, Heatley, Cooling, Cormack, and (fick. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education re incidentals p«id to credit of Committee ; also requiring to know for what purpose the committee require the use or schoolroom during their term of office ; also giving average attendance of BHch school in the South Canterbury Educational District for the quarter ending Juno 30th, The Inspector’s report of May 15th, aod read before the Board on June 6th, was as follows ; —“ This school is infirsb-rateworkingorder. I was very much pleased with the way in which the home exercise books are kept, For good writing, and excellence of the.work shown in them’, .'they' cannob be matched in the whole district. Order and discipline Very good. Bnildmgs, *etc., in very good orders— (Signed) Jas. Gibson Gow, M. A., Inspector.” It was resolved 'hat the lußuraoce be renewed on tha 7th inst. The visitors, Messrs Cormack staled they had visited tho school, and found everything working well ; Mr Haatley’s contract had beeo completed. Mr Greaves made an application for a large gate to be erected, including posts, etc. It was proposed by Mr Flutman, neoonded by Mr Cooling, and carried—“ That the chairman write to the Board, asking for the mm of 50s for this purpose.!' Iq answer to tho Biard’s request re u«e of schoolroom, Mr Cooling proposed, Mr Cormack seconded, and it was carried— That lh« schoolroom be ; required fop religious purposes, concerts in aid of school funds, elections, and instructive entertainments only.’’ Messrs Flatmin and Heatley consented to act tut visitors for the ensuing month. Accounts to tho amount of £4 12s 3d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. ‘

, Gospsl Address. —A Gospel address will be given in the Woodbury schoolroom to-morrow afternoon, to which all are invited.

Dkakatic Entertainment. —ln our advertising columns it is announced that the Terauka Amateur Dramatic Club give a grand entertainment on the 29tb August to consist of the pathetic two-act dram*, “ Trust Money, or Solomon's w ßiom,” and the farce, “Caught by (he Cuff.” The pieces are flow in irehaaml, and it is expected the entertainment will prove a great succ«hb. Aeowhbkoa Oembtbbt Boaed— The monthly meeting of tho above board took place last night. Present—Messrs Gray (chairman), Mason, Quinn, aud Aspinall (Secretary). The earetakur's report was read. Ho had carried out instructions received re cutting down of trees on High Street frontage and had also procured macrocarpa for a fence. He bad handed to the Secretary £ll 13e 6d for fees and sale of wood. The Secretary reported that the Bank balance to date was £64 15s 7d. Accounts amounting to £ll 3s 6d were passed for payment and the meeting terminated.

Painful Accident.—A painful accident occurred oa Wednesday last to Mr F. Prattiey, junr., of Temaka. He was riding hprae from work along the Swamp toad, and while crossing n culvert his horse shied. The stirrup leather broke suddenly, and Mr Pratll’ey was thrown. While on the ground the horse trod heavi’y upon his face, completely tearing away the Cirtilnge and septum of ; the nose, So sarious was Ihe wound that the eplartare of the throat waA plainly visible. He was assisted home by his companions, and received medical attendance at the hands of Dr J. S. Hayes, who entertains hopes of his favorable recovery. Papbs Money. The following extract is taken from a report the United States Consul at the Argentina Republic. “Money in currency of the Argentine Republic During last year the amount in circulation was increased from 73,000,000 dollars to 92,000,000 dollars. Since thee, under the system of . National Banks, an additional issue of 40,000,000 dollars is; provided for, the notes being tieoured by a deposit of Government bonds. These notes are just’, now getting into Circulation, so that the volume of paper currency is .now about 130,000,000 dollars, and yet, with this increase, the Banks are compelled to curtail their discounts, so great is tho demand for money for speculative purposes, and caused by general prosperity.”, ,' •Oddfellowship.— The usu -.l fortnight'y meeting of the. members of the Victoria Lodge, No. 19, 1.0.0. F., Geraldine, was held on. Wednesday evening last. There was a good .attendance of members, and Bro, J. W. Pye, N.G., occupied the chair. The rriinutes of the previous meeting wars read and confirmed. 1 Two candidates were initiated as members of the Order. The meeting was a summoned one, called for the purpose of considering the advisability of forming a degree lodge, ss per notice of motion tabled previously by Bro. R. Hammond, P.G, A considerable amount of discussion took place on the proposition, and it was ultimately decided to favor the same. A quantity of routine business was transact. The secretary announced that the gross receipts from the gift auction had been £3l Iss 7d. The lodge having been closed by the N.G., he invited the members to partake of refreshments, and a very pleasant hour or two was spent.

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Ayeeleyaa Church, Tamuka—Services for to-morrow. ; Temiuka Town Board—lnvite tenders for forming footpaths, el c. Tetnuka Amateur Dramatic Club—Gra*d entertainment on August 29th. ; Rev. G. Barclay—Will hold special service at Woodbury to-morrow afternoon. Entertainment at Geraldine—:On Monday evening in aid ‘of Primitive Methodist Choir. Michael Spiilane —Notice re application for transfer of license to Timothy McAuliffe. Woodbury—The l gospel will be preached in the Woedbury schoolroom at S p.m. tomorrow; : Gray and Montgomery—Sell househo d furniture and affects at. Winchester on Tuesday ; also stock. W. S. Maslin—Advertises continuance of W. Clarke and Co.’s grocery stock, tinware, glassware, crockery, etc., on Thursday next. Robert Kennedy, Ooachbsilder (late of Christchurch) —Has commenced business in Temuka as coaohbuilder and wheelwright in premises adjoining Mr D. Henry’s j repairs neatly and promptly executed ; ebarges moderate. J, Muadell and Co.—Advertise entries for Winchester Fair on Tuesday; sell light and draught borses on 28th August; are agents for the Mercantile Finance and Agency Company of Christchurch, and are prepared to make advances on freehold property, bills 1 of sale, mortgages of stock, etc., etc.