LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1939, 5 September 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbmdka Town B®ard.— The meeting of the above Board, which was to have been held last night, was adjourned out of respect to Mr Clinch.

Customs Revenue.— The total amount of Customs revenue collected in the colony for the first five months of the financial year amounts to £593,618. Geraldine Town Board. —The monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening, and an account of the same will be found on our fourth page.

Sale at Geraldine. —Messrs J. Mum del) and Co, hold an extensive sale ol boost hold furniture, drapery, clothing, crockery, etc., at their salerooms, Gera! dine, to-day.

Vital St atlstios,— During the month of August 9 births, 2 marriages, and 3 deaths were registered at Geraldine. At Temnka 14 births, 3 marriages, and 3 deaths were registered.

&KK4LDINB Couhty Council.—Candid atas for the vacant eoat on the Geraldine County Council, caused by the retirement of Mr J. T. M. Haylaurst, must b» nominated with Mr E. W. Stubbs at Timaru, or Mr E. Pilbrow at Temukti, before noon to-morrow* The Stud.— We notice Messrs Mundell arid 00. report having sold the carriage stallion Young Bluelight to a North Island buyer. We are sorry to see our district losing its best carriage sue, and there is no doubt Young Bluelight is the class of sire that we cannot afford to lose. We wish the enterprising buyer every success, and hope he may be able to land the horse in safety at bm destination. The Eiffel Tower. —The enthusiasm of some persons who ascend the E'ffsl Tower, nays Truth, knows no bounds. They get their hats, cuffs, shirts and pocket handkerchiefs stamped with the magic words “ Third Platform.” A lady went so far ns to have the phrase printed on her petticoats. And now we hear that the tower was not the work of Eiffel, but of two of his assistants, who designed and conceived it. M. Eiffel, it is said, merely financed it.

Finding op a Body.— The po’ic© at fnvsrcargiil have received a telegram from Wyndham stating that a body has been found at Mataura Island. It is bslieyad (s.-.ys the News) to be that of one of the party of five who were drowned while crossing the Mataura river in a dray oo the 25th of October, 1888. The party consist'd of Mr M'Farlane and wife and child and Reuben and Fanny Cook. On the 16th November the bodies of M'Fariane and his wife were recovered, and on the 7th of January, 1889, that of Reuben Cook. . A Successful Horse Breeder.— The President of tha French Republic has conferred on M, Auguste Lupin the title of Chevalier “on account of the valuable services rendered by h’m to the cause of horse breeding for upwards of half a century,” Fifty-two years ago M. Lupin, an unknown man, made hisfirst appearance in the Hampton Court paddock, on the occasion of the sale of the breeding stud of 'the deceased King William IY., and from h’fs purchases are descended some of the best racehorses in France. Salvatqr won 1 him the first of his two Grand Prizes of Paris, and he has carried off the French Derby and Oaks each six times. Ho has been for many years an honorary member of the Jockey Club of England. A Poundkeeebr’s Troubles.—Ad Auckland man p.uno fo go through the Bankruptcy Court in a purious way. For the last eighteen months he had been poundkeeper at Mount Eden, and in that capacity he sold an unclaimed horse a little over a year ago for £4 14s. £2 10a of this was detained for poundage fees and charges, and the balance was paid over to the owner of the horse, when he claimed it seven weeks after the sale. The owner then sued him for wrongful sale, and got judgment for £3O and costs, in all £24155, in October last. About Christmas he put in an execution, and took away everything belonging to him. About a month ago he got in order of the court for the bankrupt to.pay 10a per month, dating from October, and to pay the arrears, .■imounliag to £2 lui!, within a mouth, or lo go to prison j for foiploua days. Ue was obliged lo j raise money to hie in consequence, I

The Weather. A very welcome shower fell on Tuesday night, and being succeeded by a won; Mid gonial day should do a lot of g.iod both (o crops and grass. The season has been hitherto exceptionally favorable and the gru'n crops have boon sown in excellent order. Feed is, however, very soiree, but with a few warm showers growth should be very rapid JRnnttNo Carnival, Temuka. The proprietors of the Zealandia Rink, Tomuka, announces that (he final costume carnival of the season will take place on Thursday next. For the occasion there will be special attractions. The hours of skating will bo prolonged until half-past eleven, and the best music obtainable will serve 10 add to the enjoyment of botli skaters and onlookers. A number of costumes are obtainab'e at the rink, and those who desire to be present should take on early opportunity of making an inspection of them.

Outraged Feelings. —There is a “ decent pride ” about even the less exalted members attached to a New York theatre, as Mrs Langtry found when she hit on the happy thought of dressing everyone in Highland costume, for her production of Macbeth. The coloured gentleman at the door protested vigorously, so the story goes. The Negro doesn’t seem to admire the Scottish garb, for he waxed indignant to an interviewer the other day, and “let out” as follows; —“I’ll go on the roof’n’ shovel snow ; I’ll walk de tight rope across de stage ; I’ll play eny part dey axes me, from de star down to de super; I’ll do anything say, ’cepn’ pranee roan’ de ’front doer wid my legs all naked an’ bar. Xain’t rightlosu’jec’aginelman toundigaerty like dat in dese civilisin’ limes.”

Electricity and Cancers.- -Two very interesting operations have recently been performed by Dr Wilkins, of Auckland, for the removal of cancer, in both instances with complete success. Electrolysis was the method used. In effect this means the act or process of decomposing a compound substance by electricity. The human body being composed mostly of water and salts is easily acted upon by , galyanism, and therefore malignant growths, such as cancers, in accessible situations can be treated by this method. One of the patients in question is an elderly gentleman, and the cancer was removed from his face, flis recovery was rapid, and the part has wholly healed. In the other case, the cancer was removed from the breast of a young lady with equal success.

Chinese Mashers.— There is a province in China which is afflicted with too many mashers, aod the Governor has had to issue a proclamation, pointing out to them the error of their ways. The brightcolored j-ickets and waistcoats of the young men, embroidered at neck and s'eeves with flowers and other ornaments, are shocking, ho declares, to the view of sober, respectable citizens, who know that money shou’d not bo squandered by men on such things. Holding that it is a Governor’s duty to watch over the behaviour of the people committed to his charge, ho warns them that young men dressed in n foolish and extravagant way will be arrested and punished, and that the responsibility of their fathers, elder brothers, and tutors will not be overlooked.

Presbyterian Church Mission.— The mission services in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Temuka, were continued on Tuesday evening, when there was a cipitai attendance. After the customary devotional exercises the Rev. H. Irwin delivered an impressive address from Jeremiah xxix., 13, “And ye shall seek Mo and find Me when ye shall search for Me with all your heart.” At the conclusion of the address a brief account was given of the coo version of Mr Sulivan, now engaged in evangelistic work in North Canterbury. Mr J. Bates then very earnestly detailed the circumstances leading up to his becoming a follower of Christ, ascribing his first thoughts in that direction to the influence of a sermon preached by the Rev. D. McLelland, of Akaroa. At the conclusion of e profitable gathering all were invited to attend an inquiry meeting. Daily prayer meetings nave been held at 10 0.m., and will be continued during the week. There was again a good attendance last night. Judge Ward Vindicated.— ln the Legislative Council on Tuesday afternoon, the report of the Committee on the HislopWard correspondence was read as follows : —“ Your committee, having made careful enquiry and taken evidence, report us follows to the Council : This committee is of opinion that the correspondence of the Hon. Mr Hislop, Colonial Secretary, with Judge Ward merits the gravest disapproval.”—Shortly after the repert had been presented to the Legislative Council the Hon, Mr Hislop, Colonial Secretary, tendered his resignation as a Minister of the Crown. It appears that Mr Hislop bad written out his resignation the previous night, with the intention of imme-1 diatoly handing it to the Premier, but at the request of the latter he decided to give the matter another night’s consideration. On Tuesday morning Mr Hislop finally resolved to adhere to his first intention, and asked to be relieved 1 of the cares of

office. Mr Hislop states that tbs disputed points between Judge Ward and himself having become more of a personal matter, ike main issues are being lost sight of, and it is with a view of bringing these prominently before the country that be wishes to have a free hand.

SiN«ffiAU Cause op Death.—An in. quest was held at Paki Paki, Hawke’s Bay, on August 26th, before Captain Preece, Coroner, on the body of a Native boy named Penetiki Poki, about six years of age. Mr W. A. Neale was foreman of the jury. The evidence disclosed death as a result of peculiar circumstances. On Thursday last three Native lads, the eldest being about twelve years old, determined to make a kind of steam engine out of an oil drum. There were no working parts, if a whistle be excepted, the idea of the lads being to raise steam enough to blow a whistle a h locomotive. The oil drum was tilled with water and tightly corked, and placed over a firs placed against a bank, and the lads stood back to watch. Deceased saw the glare of the fire, and heard the boys playing, and climbed up the bank to see what was going on, Just as he got in front of the oil drum the cork was blown out with immense force by the heated water and steam, which followed the cork in a strong j at, and struck the poor little fellow full on the chest, scalding hica all over the froot of the body. He was carefully atteudod to, but after lingering in great agony until midnight on Friday ho diod from shuck to the system. The jury returucd a verdict of “ Accidental Death.” 1

Geraldine Licensing Committee.— The quarterly meeting of this Committee was held at. the Courttunian on Tuesday las'. Preseoi—Messrs A. White (Chairman), N. Dunlop, W. S. Maslin, M. Connolly, and G, JJ. Patrick. The inspector’s report upon the licensed houses in the district war, considered very satisfactory. The license o£ the Bush Hotel was transferred from M. Spillane to T. McAuliffe. It was decided that the repairs to the Crown Hotel must be completed before the next meeting of the committee. The meeting then terminated.

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 arc of the 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.—[A dvt. 11.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Leadbb OvriCK— Wastepaper for sale. H. Fendall, Temuka —Notice re lost book. J. 0. Lyon—Offers reward for information re lost money. Smithfield Wool Works —Four horse portable engine wanted for hire. John Murray, Manager Orari StationWants good ail round farm hand, T. Edwards, Uadertaker, Temuka —Funeral notice ra late Mrs Stephen Clinch. Geraldine Rifle Tolunteers—Grand social in Geraldine Tolanteer Hall on September 12.

Zealandia Skating Rink, Temuka—Final fancy dress carnival of the season on Sept. 12. Temuka Dairy Company—lnvite tenders for lease of paddook and for the whey from the factory.

Office of this Paper— Horse cards of any size printed on the shortest notioe ; very cheap, splendid selection of outs. T. and J. 'lhamson, Drapers and Silk Mereers, Timaru —Announoe the arrival of spring shipments ex s.s.’s Aroangi and Coptic; call attention to special value in children’s Galatea bats, ladies’ jackets, mantles, waterproofs, and ohoice and novel stock of millinery.