LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1967, 9 November 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbmuka EiraßS.—MerabeM of this corps will parade at the Volunteer Hall on Monday morning at 8.30 in review order, after which they will proceed by train to Tjmaru, where a field day is to be held. The Ibish Dhle&athb.—-Membors of the committee appointed to make arraogemeets for the reception of the Irish delegates are reminded that a meeting will be held in the Wullingford Hotel, Temuka, on Monday evening. Pbesonai—We notice in a Northern Advocate to hand that Mr B. D.O'Hallaran, erstwhile postmaster of Temuka, is now captain of lin) Wbangarei Rifle Volunteers. Mr O'Halloran was transferred to Kawakawa from Temuka, but doubtless be has since been removed to Whangarei.

Thb Gbraldine School,—A. meeting of householders in the Geraldise school district takes place in th« schoolroom, Geraldine, this evening, when the action of the Board of Education re the scboail will be discussed.

WKBLEYAN GhUKOH, TeM¥KA. The Rev. ii. S. Bunn will conduct the services in this Church to-morrow. Tbe rev. gentleman will also conduct a, service at Waitohi io the afternoon. Pbimititk Methodist Ohuboh, Tbmuka. —To-morrow being the anniversary of the Sunday School connected with this church, the Eev. W< Woollase, of Timaru, will conduct special service! in the morning and evening. In the afternoon there will be a children's service, the children giving a number of recitations and dialogues. On Monday evenibg a tea meeting will take place at the church. The Eevs. Woollats and Clements and other friend § will be present. Inveboaechli. Waxir Works. The Invereargill water works are now completed, and n tank wbieh eontaina 66,090 gallons, built on a tower a hundred feet high, has been charged and tested. The works are municipal property, and the cost, including tbe engine, which works either direct into the mains or through tbe tower, also the reticulation of the borough, was £30,000. Thk Weather.—A splendid rain, which was greatly needed in the district, commenced to fall on Thursday lest and con-

tinued yesterday. It will do aa immense amount of good to tbe crops, especially to grass land, where already feed was getting scarce and brown, owing to the long spell of dry weather and the parching winds lately experienced. The ground is now well covered by tbe cereal crops and should retaia the moisture for a long time. Lanb Settlement.—Owing to frequent statements made as to holders of land transferring sections, tbe Minister of Lands has bad prepared a statement showing the actnal transfers front the 81st March, ISS3, to 30lh September, 1389. These are as follows:—Cash sales, area

allotted 96,231 acres, area transferred 10,670 acres; deterred payments, area allotted 88,316 acres, transferred 3445 acres; perpetual lease, allotted 361,763 acres, transferred 24,863 acres; totals, allotted 546,810, transferred 68,978. Masonic. —A. deputation of Freemasens was recieved by the Governor at Christchurch od Wednesday morning. Bro. Bishop, chairman of the Canterbury branch of the Masonic Union, addressed His Excellency, urging that bis influence might be given to the furtherance of the grand lodge movement. The Governor in reply expressed a strong hope that with further effort practical unanimity might be secured, and dwelt forcibly on the desirability that economic management in future should enable the craft to bring into existence these philanthropic institutions which ware an essential part of the institution. The reply was regarded as highly favourable.

Lecture at Rangitata. The Rev. R. S. Bubb delivered a lecture on " Practical Lessons from Life Scenes" in the ilangitata aoboolhouse on Tuesday evening; Mr J. W. Miles occupied the chair, and the attendance was large, the building being filed. Great interest was evinced in the lecture, the attention of the audience being held throughout During the evening Mrs R. S. Bunn gave a solo, and members of the Temuka Wesleyan choir rendered, a number of choice selections, which were much appreciated. At the conclnsion of the lecture Mr Grainger, a member of the committee, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the rev. lecturer, to the singers, and the chairman, which was carried by acclamation. The lecture will result in several pounds being added to the straitened fa ods of the committee. Anqiican Diocesan Synod, The Anglican Diocesan Synod was opened at Dunedin on Wednesday by Bishop Neville. In bis address he referred at length to his visit and reception at Home and to his satisfaction at the welcome accorded him en his return. He alluded to the number of resignations of curates, and to the good work done ay lay readers. He also referred to the manual work done in many districts by poor men to improve the church and grounds. The chief business ot the session would be the placing of the Theological College on a proper footing, and the question of systematic maintenance of church work. On Thursday the Synod met specially to receive a deputation from the Presbyterian Synod to convey fraternal greetings. The Moderator, the Key. Mr Hall, Dr Stewart, and Mr C. B. Cargill oil spoke, and Bishop Neville replied. Mr Ashcroft challenged a remark in the Bishop's address concerning the late ritualistic dispute in which the Bishop implied that the clergyman bad been driven out, and made a vigorous defence of the action of the charch officers. The Bishop having replied, the matter dropped.

Temtca Tonio Sol-F* Society.—Od Thursday evening last a social gathering ia connection with this society was held in The Hall, Tamuka. The evoniDg waß wet, and doubtless bad a great deal to do with the rather limited attendance. The society has row been in existence three months, the conductor being Mr J. G. Proudlock, and the way the various selections were given showed that very good progress has been made in that short period in the acquirement of part singing. The pieces, with one exception, were given without the aid of a piano accompaniment, the voicue blending well, a little more strength being all that was needed. The following are the pieces given during the evening:—" Come let, us all be Merry," " The Uackeo," " No Surrender,'} "Hope will Banian Sorrow," "The Gipsy's Tent," " Hear the Echoes," and " The Queen of .Night is Rising." All the pieces were applauded. Miss McLeod contributed very nicely a solo, "Only a Dream," and was encored, but did not respond. Mr W. Smith with "The Outlow," "Old Wapping Staire," and " The Peace of the Volley," created a most favorable impressioo, and was loudly applauded. Before the programme was concluded Mr VV. Bryars made a few remarks on the objects of the society, the simplicity of the Tonic Sol-fa system, and the headway it was making. Eveiythiog went to show that the claims put forward by Ourwen on behalf of it were well founded.. Mr Bryars also intimated that it had been determined to continue the meetings of the Society, next Thursday evening being the first of the new term, and it was hoped that the number of members would be trebled. Mr R. Darroch catered for the refreshments, the tables being loaded with good things. The social came to an end with the National Aochem shortly before 1G o'clock, the greatest fault being that it was too short. .

Woodbtjby SrOBTS.—The annual athletic sports at Woodbury take place on Monday next, and if the weather is fine should be well attended. A Sett-rate programme will be gone through, and the entries for the handicaps, already advertised, are quite numerous enoogh to ensure good sport. Tbmtjka Town Boabd.—A special meeting of the board was held yesterday morning at 10 o'cloek. Present —Messrs K. F. Gray (chairman), Blyth, and Mason. Accounts to the amount of £3O 3s 2d were passed for pay* meat, after which the board adjourned t,ill 7 p.m on Wednesday next, 13th November, for general business. TBAiff Abbahghmkhts, Monday next being observed as a holiday in Timaru, the -v railway authorities have arranged that the ] afternoon train irom Timern to Orari will / ran two hours and a-half later than niusl. 1 This should be a great advantage to holiday I seekers who patronise the railway. Saturday return tickets will be issued to all stations. Ohbistchueoh Show.—The Ohristchurch Show was held last Thursday. The attend* anoe was large, notwithstanding the fact that the weather was wet, and everything pawed off successfully. The number of sheep fell, as compared with last year, from 510 to 878; cattle rose from 109 to 130; horses, from 173 to 213 ; pigs fell from 64 to 61; dogs rose from 16 to 21; dairy produce, from 126 to 143; implements, from 376 to 400, and ex* hibits of manufactures fell from 121 to 104. The quality of exhibits generally was up to previous standards, while in many initanoei marked improvements were observable. The prizesiwhioh were secured by residents d. this diitrict were as follows:—Mr A. M. Olark got 3rd prize for a Lincoln ram above 18 months, and two first and two second prizes in Hereford cattle j Mrs Alex. Frew got Iritl and second prices for fancy batter. It'io disappointing that more prizes have hot been secured by such a district as this. The verdiot 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 are of the finest qualities, and no injurious element! -' being used in the preparation, bread, eto,, made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson's " Jumbo " brand Baking Powder.—[Adtt. lj.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Wesleyaa Chareb, Temuka—Services fer te-morrew. Taxes:* Leadbb Office—Notice rs beard and residence. Temuka Dramatic 01a.b-Boeial gathering en Thursday evening. * W. A. Sherratt and Co.—Want a good seeond-hand corn crusher. N. 4. Bailways—Notice re evening irain from Tinaru on Monday next. Temuka Licensing Committee—Quarterly meeting on Monday, 9th December. . B. Smith, Manager Max Mills, Bmithfiold— Invites tenders for carting flax t* mill. Winchester Fruit Preserving CompanyAnnual general meeting on Saturday next. W. 8. Maslin—Calls meeting of heuie* holders in Geraldine district for this evening. Geraldine County Oounoil—Speeial order re harbor rate to bs made on December 11th. Canterbnry Farmers' 00-eperative Assboiatioß—Annual meeting ia Timara on Saturday next, 16th. A. Gibsen, Arowhenna—Has bar-framed hives for sale cheap; bars in top boxes nearly all full of natural comb. J. Mundell and Co.—Publish entries for Winchester Fair; also publish particulars of sale of the estate of the late Thomaß Wadsworth. J. Brown, Beehive Stores.jTemuka—Notilea _, that as his lease expires at the. end of tbe- y year he has determined to offer the .whole of his stock of drapery and clothing at a discount of 4s in the £; all goods marked in plain fignreß.