LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1969, 14 November 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tbmnka Tonic Sol-pa Society.— The second term commences this evening at half.-past seven o’clock in “The Hall,’’and it is requested that all who intend to join will be present. The fee for the term is very, low. Sports at Winchester.— At a meeting at Winchester on Tuesday evening it was decided to hold the annual sports at Winchester on Anniversary Day, 16ch December. The programme will be published on the 23rd instant.

Concert and Dance at Gapes’ Valley. A concert and dance will bo held in the Gapes’ Valley schoolroom to-morrow evening. A first-rate programme has been arranged for the concert, at which Major Moore wilt occupy the chair. The proceedings will commence at 8 o’clock. Social at Temcka.— To-night a social under the auspices of the Temuka Amateur Dramatic Club will take place in the Volunteer Hall. The evening will be taken up with songs, sketches, music, dancing, etc., and should prove most enjoyable. Refreshments are to be provided, and proceedings will commence at 8 o’clock.

Fares for tub Dunedin Exhibition,— In our advertising columns will be found the railway fares for the Dunedin Exhibition. From die 18 h November, 1889, to Match 31st, 1890, tickets, available for return for a month from date of issue, will be issued at the Temuka station : 27s 6d first class, and 20* second. Midland Railway.— Messrs F, R. Rees and Co.’s tender for three sections of the Midland Railway in the Grey Valley, amounting to 26 miles, at £103.851 19i Bd,' has been accepted by the company. Some necessary alterations being made at the Springfield end have delayed the’ letting of the contract at this end.

The Kaiapoi Strike.— There are now 407 employes of the Kaiapoi Clothing Factory out on strike, the weekly wages hands having left off on Saturday, only ten remaining in. The first strike pay was issued on Monday, and about forty new hands accepted/employment on Monday. These and the others remaining at work were booted by immense crowds on leaving the factory on Monday morning and evening. Seven more are likely to stop work, leaving only three of the original hands. On Tuesday a*l but seven or eight of the bands consented to join the union, and gave a week’s notice. It is probable the directors will close the factory in a few days.

Floral and Horticultural Sooieti.— In our advertising columns Mr George Smith convenes a meeting of all interested in forming.. a Floral and Horticultural Society in Temuka, It is a wonder such a society has not been started in Temuka long ere this. It would be safe to say that there is not another town in the colony of the same size which has not its annual Floral and Horticultural Show, and no gatherings are more popular or better attended. In this district Timaru, Geraldine, and Peel Forest, have had their annual shows for years, and all have proved successful; The society will give a great impetus to the culture of fruit and flowers, eto., and we hope to see a large attendance at the Oddfellows’ Hall tomorrow evening, and a commencement made. 1 Disputed Ownership.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, evidence for the plaintiff was. taken in the case of Wertheim Sewing Machine Company v. Andrew Reid, for return of sewing machine. Mr White for plaintiff, Mr Raymond for defendant. The evi fence of defendant will be taken at Geraldine. John Moore, iu plaintiff’s employ, said he saw defendant at Geraldine, and spoke to him about a sewing machine he had in his possession. He said he bought it at auction at Geraldine. Witness asked him to give it up to the company, as it was not paid for. Defendant said hs would not

do so unless the law compelled him, Witness had been looking for the machine for two years, Communicated with the company at Dunedin, ami subsequently served a notice on defendant demanding return

of the machine. To Mr Raymond wituess said he believed a man named Hamilton represented tbo company at Geraldine some time ago, but he was not there now. if the hirers of machines did not meet their payment local agents had power to take tbo machines away. Witness had never seen the machine which was the

subject of this action. Leo Kelton, collector for plaintiffs, stated that he saw a machine at Reid’s bouse at Geraldine, which had originally been hired to Rennet. Reid said it would be very hard if be had to; give up the machine, ns be had bought

it at auction. The price of the machine jfSia £lO os. refused to give it up. ' J ' {

Thu Premies. —I be Premier left Nelson for Wellington on Moodny, He is much better io lieMth, owing to tn‘s rest. Paizffi Shbbp.— At the great sheep sale held in Christchurch Mr Thomas Palmer, of Tetnuka, bought two first-prize rams. Mr Palmer is to be commended for introducing suck splendid sheep into the district. Saltation Army, Geraldine.— Lieut. Wood, from the Female Rescue Some, Christchurch, and Cadet Milligan, from Tetnuka, will be welcomed at a “ Monster Weloom* Meeting,” in the Oddfellows! Hall,

Geraldine, ti-morraw evening. The inciting will commence at a-quarter to eight; and all are invited.

, Wesleyan Separation Question.— file vote on the separation of the New Zealand Wesleyan Conference from , jflie'"General, Conference of Australasia has been t»k»n| by (he various quarterly meetings throughout .the colony. Sixty-three quarterly meetings recorded a to'al of 7®o votes, 401. for separation and 299 against, or a majority of 102—Otago Da'ly Times. Special Stamp. —The Government losuranca Department, which has been paying a lamp sum of £2OOO per annum for 1 the carriage of its letters, is to have a special postage stamp, bearing n lighthouse on the face, with the words Government Security, printed across it. It is estimated that £2OOO is too much, and a aaviog will

be effected by paying for postage in the usuil way. ' Pbaotioal Sympathy.—On it becoming known that the Maoris at Colac Bay were badly off for clothing, an. Invercargill school; teacher appealed to the parents through the children for east eff garment). There was a eordial response, and on Monday fifty children journeyed t) Colao, there the Maori youngsters each received a parcel of clothing. About five hundred aiX'des, including suits, boots, and shoes were distribut'd. The Maoris were intensely grateful, and loaded their benefact us with shells, baskets, eti.

Road to the Sounds.—Mr R. Henry has returned to Invercargill from his exploration of the track to George -Sound. He reports finding an easy route..that can be accomplished in ane day, including boating on three lakes, Hankinsoo, Thomson, and Katherine, the latter a newly discovered lake, two miles from George Sound. No bridges are required, and no difficult creeks to cross, but canoes will be required on the little lakes. Henry reports that the saddle and three lakes are nearly on a direct line on the route, and

that there is plenty of level land and easy landing at the sound; also several stiff climbs of half an hout’a duration each, but when the track is formed it will be an easy day’s walk for the average tourist. The present track to Milford by the Sutherland Palls is over difficult country; and occupies three days. Irish Delegates.—A meeting of the Irish Delegates Reception Committee was held last Monday evening in the Wallingford Hotel. Present—Messrs M. Quinn

(chairman), J. M. Twomey, G. McS. Gentlemen, J. Brosnahan,, E. Lee, J. Angland, M. O’Driscoll, D. Henryj T. Daley, R. Wilson, I’. Geaney, M.‘ Scannell,

W. Fitzgerald, J. Fitzgerald, A. Russell, and P. Dalton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A telegram was received from Dunedin, stating that Sir Thomas Grattan Esmonde, M.P., would address a meeting in Temuka on Thursday, Dec. 5 next. The chairman stated that Mr John Dillon, M.P., would speak in Timaru on Tuesday, Deo. 3, and the question was whether the committee thought this would /seriously clash with the Temuka meeting. After some conversation it was resolved, bn the motion of Mr T. Geaney and seconded by Mr O’Driscoll, to adhere to the arrangements as already made as regards Sir T. G. Esmonde’s visit! It was decided that the Volunteer drillshed be engaged for the evening of the sth December; that the price of admission be front seats 4s, back seats 2i ; that subscribers of £1 be given a free ticket to admit to front seats, subscribers of £2, two free admission tickets, and so on for every £1 subscribed. On the motion of Mr Scannell, seconded by Mr Angland, the chairman, the secretary, the treasurer, and Messrs.E. Lee, Henry, O’Driscoll, Geaney, Russell, Fitzgerald, and the mover were appointed a reception committee to prepare aa address, to get the hall ready, and all things necessary to give Sir Thomas Esmonde a suitable reception. On the motion of Mr Twomey it was resolved that the members of the Geraldine committee be appointed members of the Temuka committee. The secretary was instructed to write to the central committee in Dunedin informing them of the arrangements arrived at, and after some other details were attended to the meeting adjourned. The verdict of all who have used the “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder, jis that it makes light, nutritious, ani 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.— [Abvt. 11. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. T. Parke, Milford—Wants tenders for hoeing beans. N.Z. Railways—Excursion Fares to Dunedin during Exhibition season. T. A. Williams, Draper and Clothier, Temuka—ls continuing monthly sale. Salvation Army, Geraldine—Monster Welcome Meeting in Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening. W. Stewart, Jon.—Annual sports at Winchester on 16th; programme will be published on 16th December. Qv Smith—Meeting re Floral and Horticultural Society in Oddfellows’ Hall, Temuka, on Friday evening. Arthur Qabites, The Corner, Timaru Invites persons about to visit the Dunedin Exhibition to see his “ Exhibition suits,” for which he gives quotations ; also quotes prices for tennis shirts and boots and shoes.