LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1942, 12 September 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pleasant Point Pound. —Mr R. Orton has been appointed poundkeeper at (ho Point.

Masonic.—The total number of lodges which have declared io favour of a United Grand Lodge is eighty-seven. Social at Geraldine.—A grand social in connection with” the G.R.Y. will be held in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, this evening. Football, —The football match Auckland v. Otago, which took place on Tuesday, resclted in a draw, Otago potting a goal from the field, and Auckland obtaining one from a try. GotteEuL r. Lee. —At the R.M. Court, Tunaru, on Tuesday, Mr C. A. Wray, R.M., heard counsel (Mr Hay for plaintiff and Mr Raymond for defendant) in this case, a claim for £l6 damages for nondelivery of potatoes, and reserved judgment.

The Silcook Gash.—At Christchurch, on Friday, His Honor Mr Justico Dennistoua gave judgment for the plaintiff in Silcock v, Geraldine Ooun.y Council, for, £4CS 10s 4d, with costa per soale/and for second counsel, three extra d&j;., and special jury.

Sale of Peoferty at Tbmttka,—At Temuka to-morrow, instructed by Mr John Talbot, Messrs Gray and Montgomery will sell a very desirable allotment of aeyen acres, sub-divided, with fourroomed house, situated within fifteen minutes’ walk of Temuka railway station, Tba property adjoins the estate of the late Mr Andrew. Grant.

Alleged Libel,— Tho Evening Post has received a writ from Mr Charles Bowles, of Carterton, claiming £IOOO damages, for alleged libel contained in one ot the affidavits forwarded by Mr Jellicoe to the Governor in r* Ghemis, stating (hat Bowles had blood stains upon hia trousers which could not have been caused by killing sheep.

Resignation of the Bishop.— The Press has been informed that the Bench of Bishops have accepted Bishop Harper’s resignation, to take effect on 31st March next, and that the Bishop of Nelson, as senior Bishop, has instructed the Dean of Christchurch, as commissary, to convene the clerical and Jay members of tbe Synod for the election of Bishop Harper’s successor.

Carnival at the Zealakdia Rink.—We would remind our readers that the final fanoydress carnival of the season at the Zealandia Skating Rink, Temuka, will take place this evening. Costumes can be obtained from the proprietor, Mr J. 0. Lyon. Great preparations have been made to secure the enjoyment of visitors to the rink to morrow evening, and the rink will be open from half-past seven till half-past eleven.

Bachbloes’ Ball.— The bachelors of Tomuka held a ball last Tuesday evening in tbe Volunteer Hall, Temuka. The arrangements were satisfactory, the hall hsing well lighted and decorated, and the refreshments, for which Mr Barr catered, were excellent. About 20 couples were present, and daneing was kept up spiritedly until a late hour, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The music was supplied by Mr 0. Goodwillie, and Mr A. Smith acted as M.O.

Tkmuea Bsamatic Club.--A meeting of the committee of the abov# was held last Tuesday eyemng. Same accounts were passed for payment, after which it was resolved to hold a variety entertainment at an early date. It was resolved to write to Mr H. T. Clinch, expressing the Society’s deep sympathy with him in his bereavement. Tot>-8 of thanks wore passed to Mrs H. T. Clinch and the ixisses Coodey and Erwood for the great services they had rendered to " ' Society, After transacting ooms other 1 . ess the meeting adjourned.

Chemis Case. Wairarupa paper that the clothes worn by the presumed murderer of Hawking have been found secreted.' and that the police are now in search of an individual who is strongly suspected to ba the right man. Rifle Shooting.--The following ia the team chosen to repressnt tho. Geraldine Rifles in their match against the Timaru Rifles at Geraldine to-day :—Lieuts. Ward and McKenzie, Sergta. Fleming and Millard, Corporals Heatley and Stonehouse, Privates Fleming, Scott, Irvine, and Fifield. Demand for Labor.— -A Patea settler writing to a gentleman in Christchurch says : — lt is just as well you are doc having any bush done this season. Bushmen are scarce. They took contracts as low as 22s per acre ; they are now asking 355. The flrx industry has absorbed a large amount of labor here. I do not know what no are to de when harvest comes round.—Press. A Serious Charge. The Auckland Observer states that the Government have ordered Dr Giles, 11. M., to hold an inquiry into the charges made against an official bolding a high position in the Customs Department in Auckland. The allegation is, that the official imported a number of obscene pictures, and disposed of them by an illegal raffle. A number of people in good positions are said to have taken tickets. ' ; Shocking Affair.—-A shocking stabbing affray, which ia likely to prove fatal, occurred at Napier on Sunday afternoon. Two boys named Hutton and Blom, neither of them fourteen years of age, had a quarrel in the morning, Blom getting the best of the fight. In the afternoon the quarrel was renewed, Hutton having armed himself with a stick and a large pocketknife, which ho borrowed from a comrade. Hutton ‘ first, assaulted Blom with a stick, and when that was taken fqom him pulled out the knife and stabbed Blom in the abdomen. Tha wounded lad was taken to the Hospital, when the wound, was found to ba so serious that his depositions were taken. ; Marin* Department Report.— From the annual report of the Marine Department it appears that the sum of £13,460 was received by the Department for light dues. Of this amount Pest and Telegraph contributed £2365 in respect of dues remitted on the San Francisco, .New EaaItind Shipping Company, and Shaw, Savill and Albion Company’s steamers, and in respect of coasting vessels, £3717. There were fifty casualties on the eoaat during tha year, as against fifty-four casualties ia (he previous year. There Were fourteen wrecks during the year, as against nineteen wrecks during the previous year. The number of lives lost during the year, in consequence of these accidents, was thirty-one, against thirtythree in the previous year.

Three Hundred Guineas’ Worth at a Meal.— The Melbourne Leader telle the following story :—The recent destruction of a valuable ewe which coat 300 guineas is reported from Deniliquin. The owner of the ewe had purchased her in Melbourne for the amount named, for breeding purposes on his station in New South Wales. The ewe was duly trained to Deniliquin, and located on the night of its arrival in a small paddock, in which was a shepherd’s hut. A station hand was to arrive on the following day to take delivery. It is supposed that some traveller, determined oa accepting bush hospitality, put up with little ceremony at the hut for the night. The shepherd was absent when he arrived, and failing to find any sinus of a meat supply for supper, determined on acting for the nonce as the shepherd’s butcher. Accordingly he seized the prize ewe, cut her throat, and io a she - space of time had skinned, dressed, and transformed the 300 guineas’ worth into common eating mutton. The remarks of the owner when ha heard of the mishap must have been worth hearing.

Temuka Eoad Bcaed. —Tbe death of Mr Grant has created a yaJtaney in the Terauka Eoad Board, and we think that an effort ought to be made to get Mr John Talbot to goinagaij, All the: old members are now out of it, and tbe board consist? 1 of new men, with the exception of Mrßusett, who has two or three years’ experience. We hare not a word to any against the now members. They are all intelligent and capable gentlemen, but wo think the assistance of Mr Talbot would be inyaluable to them, and we are sure they would gl'.djy welcome him as a member. There is mote to be done by a Eoad Board thaa many would imagine, and with its details no. man is better aaquaintad than Mr Talbot. We think, therefore, that it would be wise to get up a requisition to him, .pointing out that it is not fair for all the old members to retire in almost a body as they hare done, and *■ that it would be only right for him to give the new members the benefit of his experience at least for another term. We feel certain if this is done Mr Talbot will not refuse so reasonable a request. As we have said we have nothing to say against the present members, only we think it would be desirable to hare with them an old, experienced member, who would give them.the; history, &0., of many of the matters they will have to deal with.

Cantata, Our readers are again reminded that the cantata, “The Lion of Judah,” will be given in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, to-morrow evening, by a choir and band of 40 performers, under the conductership of Mr If. G, Rutland. The opportunity of enjoying such a musical treat occurs but rarely, and doubtless the public will take the fullest advantage of it. The object for which the cantata is given is also a good one, viz., the augmentation of the funds of tho Presbyterian Church Sabbath School, and on this account alone there should be a large attendance. We had the pleasure of listening last night to the final rehearsal, and have no hesitation in saying it will prove the greatest musical treat Temuka has enjoyed within our recollection. The principal soloists are Miss Guy and Messrs Whitehead and Pilbrow. Miss Guy sings delightfully, and Mr Whitehond’a fine deep boss voice is beard to great advantage, while Mr Pilbrow has a pan which suits his tenor voice admirably. The choruses are exceptionally good, tho voices blending yery nicely, while due attention is paid to time. The orchestra, which include# Mr Wood, Mrs Foster, Mr J. Rutland (of T/maru), Mr Harrison, and several others, is the strongest we have heard in Temuka, and is certainly worth listening to. The entertainment, which consists, of course, of sacred music throughout will ba placed on the stage with due regard to effect, and we hope the audience will to as large as tho merits of (he piece deserves. Mr Rutland deserves groat credit for tho | degree of efficiency reached under his i baton.

Saltation Abmt, Temuka. —Major and Mrs Hammond and “ The Southern Musical Troupa ” are about to pay Terauka a visit, and will hold special demonstrations ®n Sunday next, in the morning in the barracks and in the afternoon and evening in the Volunteer Hall. On Monday evening the service will ako be held in the Volunteer Hall. All are invited, and no doubt there will, be large gatherings, a “ silver coin ” only securing admission. Trees near Roads.—At "the hst meeting of the Levels Road Hoard a petition was read from a number of ratepayers, praying for the shingling of « road at the back of Glengummpl. The petition stated that gum trees shaded the road so much that it was constantly wet," and the petitioners suggested that the road would never be in good order unless, e»v, « chain wide of trses was cut down along tho bad. Members were of opinion that a law should be passed preventing trees being planted on the sunny side of roads, and the over : seer was directed to report on the application. Alleged Embezzlement.— The first of seven informations against W. E. Bannister, formerly a olerfc in the Money Order Department of the General Post Office, charging him with appropriating to his own use various sums of money, amounting in all to £52 ss, was heard at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The first charge was of feloniously issuing in July, 1887, at Wellington, a post office order for £lO, and evidence showed that the offence was committed in connection with a post office order which had been issued at Wellington on Sydney, and. returned to Wellington at the expiration ef six months, hot having been claimed. The aooused was committed for trial, the other charges being remanded' until Monday, Me Gladstone’s Gulden Wedding.— Mi and Mrs -Gladstone celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding at their residence in James street, Buckingham Gate, on July 25th, and the occasion was marked by the receipt of a great number of congratulatory messages and gifts from all parts of the United Kingdom. Almost the first of the massages received at the bouse io James Street was a; telegram from the Queen, ia which Her Majesty congratulated Mr «nd Mrs Gladstone on the jubilee of their marriage. Her Majesty made reference to the Jubilee of her reign, which wAs celebrated two i years ago and also expressed wishes for the continued happiness of the ex-Premier end his wife. ! A letter couched in the most kjndly terms also came from the Prince of Wales offering the heartiest congratulations on behalf of himself and the Princess, and another from the King of the Belgians, expressing his Majesty’s good wishes on the happy occasion. All through the day came a succession ef letters and telegrams, each conveying the expression of hopes for the continued welfare of Mr and Mrs Gladstone. Many valuable presents were also made to the hon. gentleman and his wife. The Late Mb Ahdbbw Gbant.— The funeral of the late Mr Andrew Grant took place yesterday, aud, notwithstanding th# inclemency of the weather, it was on# of the largest, if not the largest, ever seen in Temuka. Had the day been fine, instead of extremely wet and miserable, the best part of the people of the district would have been present, far no one who knew or bad anything to do with him would fail to pay all possible respect to him. As it was, people from all parts of South Canterbury, and some from North Canterbury, were present, as well as the principal mar. of the district. There were altogether about 60 vehicles and about the same number of horsemen in the procession, besides a few pedestrians, who walked the whole way. Religious services were conducted at the house by the Rev. Mr filake, of Tinwald, and at the cemetery by the Rev. Mr White, of Pleasant Point, both of whom came to officiate for the Rev. Mr Dickson, who ie at present in Christchurch. As the funeral passed down the street the bell of St. Saviour’s Church was rung. Mr Grant was a splendid type of a true colonist, and his loss will bo greatly felt in this district for a long time. He had capital, enterprise, and intelligence—three characteristics that do not always meet iu the same person, Housed them vary often to benefit others as well as himself; he was a benefactor of mauy, and bis loss will be greatly felt. 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Aspinall and Co., Tsmuka—Have first-elass seed or malting barley for sale. , Mrs G. Dyson, Railway Terrace, Temuka— Is open for engagement as nurse; good experience.

Salvation Army, Temuka—Notice re visit of Major and Mrs Hammond and tho Southern Musical Troupe on Sunday and Monday next.

Yelvin and Taylor, General Storekeepers, Tetnuka —New stock of fishing tackle expected to arrive daily j best ever seen in South Canterbury* J. Brown, Beehive Stores, Temaka—■ Advertises prime quality seed for sale, including white tuscan wheat, danish and sparrowhill oats, olover, rye and cocksfoot, etc.; Yates’ flower and vegetable seeds. J, J. Holloway, Cdachbuilder and Wheelwright —Has commenced business in Temnka at Mr J. Findlay’s, and hopes to receive a share of public patronage; waggonettes, buggies, sporting and dog carts, farm drays, eb., made and repaired ; vehicles painted, varnished, etc,; moderate charges. '