LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1945, 19 September 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale At Qebaldinb.—Mr W. S. Muslin holds a sale of groceries, fancy goods, etc., at Geraldine to-day. Fancy Deess Ball. The fancy dress ball under the auspices of the Victoria Lodge, 1.0.0. P., takes place in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, this evening, and is expected to be a great success.

Tb Kooti.—Te Kooti, accompanied by some of his people, arrived in Auckland oh Monday from the Waikato. His business is ia regard to the Supremo Court,that the order requiring him to find sureties be set aside. The Flax Industby.—lt is stated that a resident of Palmerston North has discovered a method of separating the gum from flax fibre, which will completely revolutionise the industry, lessening the cost of manufacture by 25 per cent, and increasing the value by 5 or 6 per cent. Samoan Abjaibb.—Reports from Samoa state that although there is considerable difference of opinion as to the necessity for relief, the supply of 800 hags of rice sent from Sydney was very welcome to the natives, and that there is probability of great hardship if not starvation during the next three months. The Vacancy on tbs Temuka Road Boaed.—The requisition to Mr J. Talbot, to stand for the vacant seat on the the Temuka Road Board, having been largely signed, was presented on Tuesday last, and in our advertising columns this morning jM r Talbot announces that he accedes to the request.

Mb Dillon’s Meetings.—Mr Dillon has written to the Auckland Reception Committee that he will leave Sydney by the American mail steamer on October 30tb, and that he will speak at Auckland on Wednesday, Novgmber 6th, Napier 11th, Wanganui 13th, Wellington 15th, Christchurch 20th, Timaru 21st, Oamaru 23rd, and Dunedin 36th. Temuka Skating Rink. Lovers of skating are reminded that the Xealandia Skating Rink will be positively closed for the season on Saturday evening, so to-day and Saturday will be the last occasions on whioh they will be oble for some time to disport themselves ou wheels. On Saturday a race for the championship of Temuka will lake place. Accident at Temuka.—A slight mishap occurred to Dr Hayes, Mr Aspinall,. and another gentleman while driving up to the Temuka Flour Mills yesterday afternoon. When the party arrived opposite Mr Blyth’s residence the horse ran one wheel of, the conveyance on to the footpath, and the vehicle was capsuled. No one was seriously hurt, and the trap was but slightly damaged. Perils ojt the Bba.—Captain Pye, master of the ship Gareton, wrecked in July at Starbuck Island, and eight of the crew of that vessel were passengers to Auckland by the Wainui, which arrived on Monday from Samoa. The crew of the Gareton left the wreck in two bo its, and after 2S days passage one of (he boats arrived at Wallis Island, west of Samoa. They had endured terrible privations, and bsfore sighting land had arranged to cast lots as to which of them should keep the other alive. The other host has not sines bean heard of. Government anb Tawhiao.—Tawhiao has received a letter from tho Government, remonstrating with him for calling so many meetings of the Natives, and points ing out that injury is caused by the wasteful expenditure of food and money. It is said Tawhiao has seut messengers to the tribes, telling them of the instruo ions he has received, and staling that he will be arrested in case he disobeys them, but that in that case they are not to think of him, bat to leave all matters to the care of Providence.

Coitkbll T. Lbb.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, Mr 0. A. Wray, R.M., gave judgment in the cats of A, W. L. Cottrell v. B, Lee, a claim for £l6 damages for aoB-delivery of 16 tone of potatoes as per ooatraet. The case was heard at Temuka on the 9th instant. On one point His Worship found that defendant’s claim that he was to bare a deposit of £2O could not be sustained ; it ought to have bean expressed in the sals note. Plaintiff was entitled to the difference between the contract price and the market price at the time of the breach of contract, and this be assessed at 5s per ton. Judgment would be given for £4, with costs. Rack Pbitile&es.— The privileges in connection with the Geraldine Racing Club’s Spring Meeting were submitted to auction by Mr J. Mundell yesterday. The day being the usual fortnightly sale day there was a large attendance, and competition for the various items was very keen. The following are the prices realised : —Grand Stand booth, T. MoAulife, £23; Wo, 1 booth, T. McAuliffe, £l4; Wo. 2 booth, T. MoAuliffe, £8 10b ; Refreshment booth, J. Riordan, £5 10s. The cards were withdrawn. The gates were also withdrawn at a bid of £59, and we understand have been sold privately at a good figure. District Court, Timaru.--A sitting of this Court was held on Monday, In the civil case R. Campbell v. W. S. Harkneas and another, claim £93 2s 4d, oontribu'; tiona towards losses incurred in shipment of wheat, with interest, Mr Rsymoud appeared for plaintiff, and judgment was confessed by Harkaess. Orders of disdischarge were granted to the following bankruptsG. Dyson (Mr Salmond), Jae. Marshall (Mr Salmond), Jarrett Jb'ilzaimmons (Mr White). Edward Pilbrow (Mr Salmond), P, Stratford (Mr White), W. Healey (Mr Hay), In the cos© of Healey, the discharge was granted on condition that a preferential claim of between £6 and £7 for wages should be paid in foil. Orders for payment of solicitor’s coats out of the estates were made in the cases of Marshall, Pilbrow, Healey, and Stratford. Probate was granted of the will of the late Andrew Grant, on the application of Mr Hay. On Mr Hay’s application, letters of administration were granted to the widow of the late Thomas Gumming.

South Obabi Sohoou Committee. —The ordinary meeting of the South Orari School Cppamiti.ee was held on Monday evening last, Present—Messrs J. McLeod (chairman), Bates, Collie, O'Neil, Langdon, and Ellis. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was road as follows: —Prom the Board of Education, requesting an estimate tor ceiling the old room with half-inch lining. Resolved that one be sent. From Constable Morton, reporting on a visit paid to Mr Barber, whose children were not attending the sebool. It was resolved that, notice be sent to Mr Barber to send his children. The bead master’s report was read, and showed the roll number to be : Boys,li7 ; girls, 39 j total, 86. The average attendance for the quarter to date was 68.3. In his report the head master complained that the school was not being properly cleaned, |t was resolved tha v , as the inspector and visitor also complained of tin's, notice be sent to the charwoman about it. The inspector’s report on his late visit to the school was received from the Board of Education. The report was read and considered highly satisfactory. It was decided to close the school on the race days in the afteroons. Some email accounts were passed for payment, and the committee adjourned till the third Monday in October, ‘

Rauzanuka Licensing Committee. The adjourned meeting of this Committee was held yesterday. Present—Messrs J. M. Barker (Chairman), W. M. Moore, A. Macdonald, and W. E. Barker. The only business before the meeting was the application of Jane Tindall for a transfer of the license of • the Hilton Hotel to Patrick Daly. The police had objected to Daly holding the license, and the ease was adjourned for the production of witnessss as to Daly’s manner of conducting hotels previously under his management. A number of 'witnesses were examined both as to his (jharaot-r and his manner of conducting a hotel. After consideration of the evidence Mr Daly was granted the license and the meeting terminated. SCARCITY oi Funds.—The Hawkes Bay Education Board appears to be as short of funds as the South Canterbury Board. At a recent meeting it was resolved that application be made to the Minister to laarn the earliest possible date at whioh the building grant oan be allocated, as the Board is overdrawn £3OOO. With no money for necessary repairs, many schools are falling to pieces for want of repairs, and there is no money in hand to erect schools where needed. All demands from school committees for money were postponed pending the Minister’s reply. Many children are unable to be admitted to schools for want of room. Anticipated Dissolution. - Though Mr Ballanco’a amendment for an immediate dissolution was negatived by five votes (says a Wellington correspondent of the Press) there are many members who still think the Premier will ask for a dissolution during the recess, and that general elections will be held about April or May. Messrs Goldie and Saunders, who have voted consistently with the Government during the session on policy questions, supported the amendment, and it is uoderstoed that had Dr Newman and Messrs Withy and Mentoath bee, l * present they would also have voted for a dissolution. Temuka Road Boabd.—Section 58 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, renders it imperativ# that when the Chairman of a Road Beard dies or his office becomes vacant through any cause, “ the clerk shall forthwith call a meeting of the board, who shall elect a chairman in bis stead.” In eonforrnity with this Mr Archer, clerk to the Temuka Road Board, called a special meeting of the board for last Tuesday, at which Messrs Fraser, Snell, and Bissett were pretent. The business being to olsot a chairman, Mr Archer, the clerk ; took thechair. Mrßissett saidthat heunderstood a very , numerously-signed requisition had been got up to Mr Talbot to stand for election. He had good reason for believing that Mr Talbot would consent, and in that case he would adjourn the election of a chairman until Mr Talbot was elected. He had been a long time chairman of the board, and in the event of his election he thought he would be the bait man to be in the chair. Mr Fraser pointed out that they were bound by the Act to elect a chairman at that meeting, Tb® law allowed them no option in it. The Act said “ shall elect,” so there was no getting out of it. The matter was talked oyer for some time, and as Mr Aspinall was not present, it was ultimately decided to adjourn the meeting until one o’clock, so as to give him an opportunity of being present. The meeting was adjourned accordingly, andit was foundthatMr Aspinall was absent at the Temuka flour mill. Mr Archer rode up to the mill to inform him he was wanted at one o’clock, but when that hour came Messrs Fraser and Snell were the only members present, and as it would take three to form a quorum, no business could be transacted. Section 69 of the Act says that if a quorum ia not present within half an hour of the time appointed for the meeting, ic may be adjourned to any day not later than seven clear days thereafter by any member of the board present, or by the clerk if no members are present. Finding there was no quorum present, Mr Snell went up town to do' some business, intending to be back in half an hour, and when half-past one o’clock arrived Mr Fraser was the only member present., Mr Aspinall had not yet returned from the mill, and Messrs Bissett and Snell were still in the town. Mr Fraser then decided to adjourn the meeting and did so to next Friday at II a.m, when members are requested to be present. The verdict of all who have used the “Jumbo” brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, and digestive bread’ cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredients are 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.—[Adyt, lj. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. ■J. Talbot—Reply to requisition. Mrs W. E. Barker, Waikonini—Wants a cook, single, about 23. Zealandia Rink, Temuka Open to-day and on Saturday for the last time this seasonl Cowan’s Clothing and Outfitting House, Timaru—Magnificent selection of new summer tweeds, coatings, trouserings, etc. j suits at lowest charges.