LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1957, 17 October 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Social ax Winchestbr.—A social ia aid of the Good Templars will be h»ld in the Winchester sohoolhouse to-morrow evening.

Mount Peel Ro*d H®ard Emotion.— Candidates for the vacant seat on the Mount Peel Road Board, caused by the retirement of Mr A. Hawdon, must be nominated with the returning officer, Mr B. Irvine, before noon on Saturday next.

Exohanob 09 Pwlmts.-—We understand that on Sunday next the Rava. G. Barclay and JR. S. Bunn will exchange pulpits, the Rev. Mr Barclay conducting the services in the Wesleyan Church, Temnk*, and the Rev. Mr Bunn those in the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine. Colonial Defence. Maior-General Edwards arrived at Auckland on Tuesday from Sydney by the Hauroto. He was met by the Defence Minister, Colonel Humphrey, Captain Leary, and Colonel Shepherd. Major-General Edwards inspected the Auckland Volunteers yesterday.

Rangitata-Orari Water Supply.—A meeting of the ratepayers in the Rangi-Uta-Orari Water Supply district takes place in the South Rangitata school (near the railway station) on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Tt is particularly requested that all the ratepayers will attend, as the business to be dealt with is important.

Mr Coab at Temuka.—Mr Coad, accompanied by Mr T. W. Glover, will address a public meeting in the Temuka Volunteer Hall this evening, under the auspices of the New Zealand Alliance. The meeling will commence at a quarter to eight. A united choir, under the conductorsbip of Mr W. G, Rutland, will give a number of selections during the evening.

The Late Firi at Geraibinb.—The Rev. Mi Barclay wishes to express through our columns his admiration at the manner in which a host of persons lent their assistance at the late tire, and his gratitude for all that, in the face of much danger and difficulty, achieved. Individual cases of great risk and daring courage are well known, and Mr barchy ia deeply sensible of all the great kindness shown him from day to day. A Fkawd.—An inmate of th» Adelaide lunatic asylum, named Louis N. Brennan, has been identified aa W. G. Geddes, who was reported to have been drowned, and on whose account the Australian Mutual Provident Society paid £2500. Gtddes subsequently came to New Zealand and lived ; in Dunedin and Invercargill, cuiting a considerable dash in society. He was in the Survey Department when the 10 per cent, reduction took, place, and had two miniature photographs taken of himself headed "Before" and "After" to illustrate the change in his facial expression by the loss of his screw. Two of these photographs, lying in the Southland News office, have been sent to Australia, and may assist lo complete hia identification.

rI.M. Cotfrcr, Temma.— At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Temuka, yesterday morning, Henry Davis was charged before J. Talbot and .K. Jf\ Gray, Fsqs., J.P.'s, with disobeying a summons ordering him to appear at the court on the 7th October, and also with having disturbed a congregation in Temuka on September 22nd. Accused pleaded not guilty. Constable Egan deposed to arresting the accused at the Flax Mill on Monday last. He appeared to have been led away by oorae one, and was under the impression he need not appear to answer the charge of disturbing the meeting of the Salvation Army as his proper name was Brien, whila he was summoned in the name of Davis. Constable Morton said the evidence as to disturbing a congregation had been already taken by the court. In reply to the bench accused said in referenca to disturbing the conaregation he went to the meeting about half-past six, aud the officer at the door said he would not let him in, but gave no reason. He went away, blackened his face, returned to the meeting, was admitted, and had just sat down when he was tapped on. tha shoulder and asked to go outside. He went at once, The only reason why he did not answer the summons was because his name was not Davis, it was Brien. His step-father's name was Davis. The bench said Davis was the ' name accused was known by and the name he gave the police, and accused evidently knew the summons was intended for him. I hey had decided to deal in an exemplary manner with accused, and show him aud others that congregations must nst ba disturbed, and that summonses of the court must be obeyed. It was not the first time that congregations had been disturbed by persona who Bhould have known better. Accused would be fined I £2, with the alternative of 14 days' im- ' prisonment. He would be allowed two | or three hours to pay the fine. 1

GbRALDINB LITEBaBX AHD DEBATING SOCIBTT.-—lt will be Been by an adyertiaemeßfi elsewhere thut on W'dnesday evening next two pnperß that, should prnve of a very interesting nature will be read at the meeting of Una society ; one being on " Shorthand " by Mr H. N. Hiskciw, and the other on " Government," by Mr F. Wilßon Smith. Discussions will tike place on each paper, and an enjoyable evening should be spent. A full attendance of members is requested.

The Bishop and the Bores.—Here are two stoiies of a well-known ifinglish prelate whose name may be guessed. To a man who had been bothering him for promotion till he lost temper he said, " Dear Sir, —If it was to rain rectories and shower vicarages I should present you—with an umbrella." To another who si»id, "My lord, when I write to you, you answer m-* on miserable scraps of paper." " Very well, sir; next time I reply to you it shal be on foo'scip.'—British Weeklj.

The Exhibition. The South Australian show at the Exhibition will be confined to wines and wattle bark. Victoria, however, makes a big display. Forty members of the Victorian Parliament will be present, including the Hon. D. M. Davies, ConaHiiesioner of Public Works, who represents the Ministry, also Speaker Davies, and the Mayors of Billarat and Fitzroy. Tha Wainui brings a large quantity of Tsngan native exhibits for the Dunedin Exhibition, curios, produce, and photos.

Stewart Island Tin Fields.—News from Pegisus is to the effect that no lode has yet been struck in either tunnel. Tha rock is extremely hard, so much so that fourteen days' work only advanced the tunnel, known as Professor Black's, Bft. Waddell and Oo.'s alluvial claim ts now ready for work with a face of 7ft wash, among which specimens of tin stone, apparently not far travelled, sre found. The miners are still sanguine that the lode will be struck in the tunnels. Mr Gracie, who has been inspecting what ia known as Robertson's country on the w«st side of the range, is said not to baye been favorably impressed with the character of the discoveries, and will so report to the Sydney syndicate, who have taken up the ground. PRESBYTERIAN OfIVRCH, GbrAIDINE.— The annual meeting of the members of this Church, which had been adjouned from the 9th lost., was held in the church on Monday evening last. There was a large attendance. Mr J. Aitkan, the secretary, called attention to the lack of interest taken in Church matters, as displayed by the email attendance at the former meeting. He thought that the members might at lea?t once a year come forward and hear for themselves how matters were progressing in the Church. Routine business was transacted, aftet which the following motion was unanimously and enthusiastically carried : —" That this meeting deeply sympathises with the Rev. Mr Buclay, Mrs Barclay, and the Rev. Mr Archibald in their recent severe loss." This being nil the business, the meeting terminated.

The Pbimact. The New Zaaland Herald states that the question as tc whether or not the election of Bishop Hadfield to the Primacy of New Zealand is valid will come to Auckland for settlement. The case will have to be dealt with bytheStanding, Commission, whichconsists of ths Bishop of Auckland, Sir Frederick Whitaker, Mr E. Hesketh, Mr S. Smith, and Colonel Haultain. If the Standing Commission find that the election is good, then Bishop Hadfield will at once take office. If they find that it is bad another election will not be held, but the senior Bishop of New Zealand will become the Primate. The senior Bishop happens to be Bishop Suter, of Nelson. We understand, adds the Herald, that Bishop Sutet regrets the complications that have arisen,

and ha 9 had no part in the action that has been taken. The likelihood seems to be that Bishop Suter will be Primate. Social Gatekrin*, Temtjia. —On Tuesday evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, Temuka, a social gathering in connection with St. Saviour'* Church was held. A choice and plentiful tea was provided by lady friends of the community and partaken of by about 200 persons. The tables, four in number, were presided over by Mesdames Hayhurst, Pilbrow, Langridge, Austin, Gaza, and Timpson, assisted by Misses Lee (2), Tirap6oo, Parko, Pilbrow, Austin, and Macpherson. After tea the tables were removed and the seats rearranged, but it was found impossible to accommodate all with seats, and the room was UDcomfortdbly packed. The Rev, T. A. Hamilton, who occupied the chair, gave a brief address of welcome, and referred to the retirement of Bishop Harper, congratulating the parish upon the choice of so able a successor as Archdeacon Julius, of whom all with whom he had been brought iuto contact spoke well. He trusted when he should come among them he would receive a very hearty welcome. Mrs Foster and Mr Andrews then played au instrumental duet, piano and clarionet, the selection chosen being a fantasia on Irish aira, The iospiriting music at ones had it* effect, and increased the good bumsr of an already satisfied audience. Mr Whitehead sang "The Sailor's Heart" very ably, and was applauded. Mr Sim, with the amusing

recitation "Ask Mamma," kept his audience • wreathed io smiles,' and secured unanimous applause. Mrs Hayhurst selected the charming song " Vashti" as her contribution to the evening's enjoyment, aud her cultured rendition of it was a decided treat. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton then gave full force to a humorous reading from Pickwick, "Sam Weller's Valentino," and later, with equal success, a reading from '''Handy Andy." Mrs Foster (piano) and Messrs Andrews (clarionet) and Bouston (iute) plßyed a very taking polka, after which Mrs Foster, to Mrs Hayhurst's accompaniment, saog "Robin Adair" with much pathos, Mr R. Pinckney, in the typical

costume of a colored gentleman, gave a couple of'darkey' songe, to the infinite delight of the youngsters and the amusement of the adults. This concluded the first part of the programme. Mr Geze then briefly proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who had presided at the tables, the donora of the tea, and those who had assisted, musically or otherwise. He spoke in appreciative tones of the readiness with which appeals for help were responded to. Messrs Bryan, F. Story, and W. Cooper then performed the amusing farce of "Box and Cox," and in spite of tbe dearth of stage accessories managed to give a very creditable rendering of it, A coffee supper followed, after which the younger people enjoyed a dance or two. The gathering proved the most enjoyable of the season.

Geraldine Racecourse.—Messrs A. White and B. R. Macdonald have been appointed trustees of the Qeraldine racecourse reserve, vice Messrs 1). Denoon and U. Mackenzie.

Accident.—A little girl aged 10 years, daughter of Mr Connell, of Arowlaenua, fell off a house on which she was climbing last Tuesday afternoon, and had her arm broken. She was broaght to Temuka to Dr Hayes who set the injured limb, aDd she is now progressing favorably. Rotorva.—The Government haye concluded negotiations with the Natives at Rolorua for the purchase of that township, the price agreed upon being £9OOO. Mr Lewis, Under-Secretary for Native Affairs, and a Bank of New Zealand official, accompanied by a constable, have left for Rotorua, taking the purchase money with them. • Rime Shootiho.—A mt»toa is arranged to take place on tke Qeraldine Range to day, between the Q-.It.T. and the T.R.V., when the fol Wing will rapwsent G-eraldine : Lieut. Ward, Coler-Sergt. Stonehouse, fiergt. Millard, Sergt, Brown, Oo'rpl. Heatley, Privates Fifield, Scott, Irvine, Pizzie, Stringer. Emergency, Private'Fleming. Temuka will be represented by the following : Sergt. Woodhoad, Bergt. Hobbs, Oorpl. Lerens, Oorpl. Whitehead, Oorpl. Olinch, Privates Sim, Philips, Lavery, Watt, and Scott; emergency, Private Smith. An express will leave Temuka at 11.30 a.m. punctually, and firing vrill commence *t 1 o'clock. Competition for the Geraldine company's medal will take place or Thursday, 24th inst. Land Board.—A special meeting of the Land Board was held on October Bth. Present—Messrs Baker, McMillan, and Kitson. Mr A. E. G. Khodes, M.H.R., interviewed the board with reference to the plantation in the Mackenzie Country, and the desirability of increasing the accommodation for the convenience of stock travelling. The board promised to consider the matter at their next meeting. The Chief Commissioner brought before the meeting a letter from the Under Secretary of Crown Lands asking the board to consider a report of the Waste Xiands Committee of tho House of Representatives, as to dealing with the Station Peak and part of the Waimate Runs not ofe'red at the late run sales. After due consideration, and hearing th,e various documents read which bore on the matter, the board decided that the portion of the Station Peak Run, sub-divisions 55 to 59, already withdrawn by the Government fot settlement purposes, necessarily, from the elevation of the remainder,-includes all the land that can be profitably worked by settlers in small holdings, exceptingjpernaps small pieces of ploughabu* ,, *lam(; which are not sufficient to formHhnmraa tteads, on the,small runt) as she Classification Comiaiaaioners.—jrajjjfj St. Saviour's Cm boh, Tmir/KiligsS meeting of the Vestry, of the above~clitf§s was held on Monday evening sent—Rev. T. A. Hamilton (in the cf|l| Mr Pinckney (churchwarden), and Wllirl Talbot, Landgridge, Benbow, Wftfewjj Whitehead, tt nd Lloyd (vestrymen).-~5 letter was received from the Town-BoiE3 re drainage, and'it was " received." "'Tie Incumbent read a letter, which he had received from Mr C. J. Rayner, resigning the positioß of clergyman's churchwarden and parochial nominator, owing to hia leaving the district, when it was agreed that the Rev. Mr Hamilton should write to Mr Rayner, accepting his resignation with regret, and expressing the feeling of the Veatry at losing his services. A letter was also received from the Amberley Church officers, asking for aid to re-erect their church, lately blown down, and it decided to reply that they could rot afford to do anything at present, Mr Pinckney was authorised to sign chaques on the Church account. It was resolved th<*t Mr Pinckney be parochial nominator in the place of Mr Rayner. It was decided that the Vestry should meet at 6.30 on Thursday eyening (one hour before tb« parishioners' meeting) to receive plans and specifications from architects in connection with proposed new church. There being ho other business the meeting terminated with the Benediction. The verdict of all who have used the " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, ant digestive bread cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredienti are of the finest qualities, and no injurious elements being used in the preparation, bread, etc., made with this powder will keep freßh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson's " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder.—[Advt. I],

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. r R. Thew, Orari Gorge—Stud notios re Young Knottioglr. Social at Winchester—On Friday evening, in aid of Good Tenaplara. W. G. JSutland, Temuka—Has eauliflawer and cabbage plants for dale. Bangitata-Orari Water Supply District— Public meeting of ratepayers on Tuesday ayening. Cricket nfc Temuka—Meeting of persons interested in forming a junior club, in Storey's Buildings on Saturday evening. , Thos. Wagstaff, Educational Bookseller and Stationer, Timarsi--Has received a fresh supply of new books, now being introduced into the public schools, and all school requisites for drawing lessors. P. McCaskill, Winchester WoolworksHaving large and oommodious premises and plenty of water, is prepared to sort and scour large dips at lowest rates j Home and Colonial testimonials.