LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1972, 21 November 1889, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Timaktj MATORAI.TY.--Mr D. M. Robs has boen re-elooied Mayor of Tiimru. Rank of N.Z. Sharks.—A. reliable cable message, received nt Dunedin from London on Tuesday announces tbe sule of a considerable parcel of Bank of New Zealand shares throe days ago at ,£l3 10s, £lO paid up, DIsSATISHED.—Mr Groodall, »he Napior Harbor Board's engineer, his resigned, refusing to acoept the reduced salary of £SOO. Ho was requested to withdraw his letter, *o permit of negotiations for the retention of his services.

The PmtAKANtu Tunnel.—Traffic through the Purakanui tunnel, which has been oonBtructed to avoid the cliffs, commenced on Tuesday. The tunnel is only 300 yards in length, and for one-third of its distance is through solid rock. A Notkd Sparbow.—The New Plymouth correspondent of the Press Association telegraphs that a heavy hailstorm passed over Inglewood an Saturday and lasted an hour, covering the ground three inches with hailstones, and cutting down green plants in all directions. A sparrow flying was knocked to the ground by tbe hailstones.

Important Bale ao. 1 Orahi. Attention is directed to the extensive sale by Messrs J. Mundell and 00. at the homestead of the lata Mr Thos. Wadsworth, at Orari, which tikes place to-day. Four lots of land, ranging in extent from 30 to 200 aoree, will be offered, all in first rate condition. Draught and trap horses, buggies, drays, ploughs, harness, stddle and bridle, household furniture and effects, eto., will also be submitted. Tbe sale is will worth the attention of farmers and settlers in the district. Bruoe's Milling Company. At the District Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, His Honor Judge Ward presiding, Mr James Bruoe's name was added to the list of contributaries. He gave a quantity of goods and some patenk rights for six shares. He admitted that he had not sold his property for cash, and as this was the oase His Honor decidod that the bargain was illegal. In the case of Mr Gray, of Reid & Gray, Oamaru, no order was made, as he had sold an engine to the company, ultimately given in exchange for a share, for cash. A SwiNDIiER Oonvictbd.—At the last sessions of the Supreme Court, Christchurch, a man named Stirling, was convicted of obtaining money by false pretences. He issued circulars stating that aay person who sent him a certain sum of money would have work forwarded to him by means of which tliey would earn from £2 to £5 a week. Technical points were raised by counsel on behalf of Stirling. These were argued before the Court of Appeal at Wellington, the result being that the conviction was affirmed.

Angling Society.—A meeting of the committee of tbe above society was held yesterday afternoon \a the Wallingford Hotel. Present— Messrs Deßenzy (chairman); Young, Montgomery, Brewer, Mason, Velyin, and Flint. The Key. J. Diskson and Mr R. Young were elected members. Messrs Mason and Vel'iri were appointed a Bub-comtnittee to arrange the details in reference lo a fish dinner. Messrs Deßenzy and J. Kelland •junr. were uppointed judges of the fhhing competition. It was resolved to present the prizes nt the dinner. It was decided that all fish required for tbe purposes of the fish dinoer be taken proportionately from all the competitors, and that such fish as are not required for the dinner remain at tbe disposal of the competitors. The meeting after transacting other business adjourned. A Bad Boy.—A the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, Charles Reeves, 12, was charged as follows : —(1) On the 29th October stealing from the shop of his step-father, Arthur Barnet, picture-frame maker, Timaru, two chisels, one table saw, and three picture frames, value 12s 6d; (2) On the 2nd inst., breaking into the same shop and stealing four picture frames, value 6s; and (3) on the 19th inst. stealing from the same place an iron meat ttand, value Is. The acoused admiifcad the oharges and stated ths>t he had sold some things for his step-father too cheap, and to make up the deficiency he had stolen the goods mentioned and sold them. On other occasions he had kept money and bought cakes. The Resident Magistrate ordered the lad to receive b\x strokes with a birch, and to be sent to Burnharo till he is fifteen, the stepfather to pay 4s per week towards his maintenance.

Taiiors' Union.—At a meeting of master and journevmen tailors in Timaru on Tuesday nieht it was decided to form a Journeymen Tailors' Union, and about 12 joined. Several accusations of sweating were made against some firms, and the employment of boys and girls instead of men on tailoring work was strongly referred to, and it was suggested that they should be induced to combine end demand tbe same price for work as journeymen. Women, it was said, were making vests for 2s 6d, and coats for ss. These prices were very much less than those paid to men, and as the girls' and women's work was all called " tailor-made " they (the girls and women) were, the meeting held, quite entitled to get the full log prices. Against this it was argued that tbe meeting had nothing to do with the females; they must move among themselves. It was stated that only three shops in Timaru paid by the log; the other (one of whioh was named) did not and there the sweating came in. The question of the masters uniting was brought up but the master tailors said they saw no need for this. Unity among the masters meant charging one price all round, whioh any novice in business knew was uot possible. A Land Cask. On Monday, at the Supreme Court, Timaru, tbe N.Z. and A. Land Co. sued Mrs Annie Clarke for £9O 3s lid, balance due on purchase of laud, and interest. The evidence showed that in 1883 the defendant bought 7 acres of land at St. Andrews, Pareora, from the plaintiffs at £2O per acre. When she bought the land she thought it was near a railway crossing, and on finding that it was not she stipulated that an open crossing must be given, agreeing to pay half the oost. She never got a crossing, but the Company gave her access to her land through another section. As she refused to oontinue paying for the land the Company resumed possession of 5 acres. In giving his decision, His Honor Judge Ward said the oase was a somewhat peculiar one, and he must be governed by the agreement both parties had signed. He held that the resumption of the land did not put an end to the bargain, because the resumption was in accordance with one of the clauses of tbe agreement, which provided that the vendor might resume possession if interest or instalments were in arrear, or if any of the j conditions as to working the ground were broken. It could not be that a resumption under that clause, when nearly the whole of tbe purchase money had been paid, would rescind tho contract entirely. The right of resumption was simply to give a right to hold tho lind as security for the money owing until it was paid. The plaintiffs acted within their rights, and there being no facta in dispute judgment must be for the amount claimed und costs. I» reply to Mr Huy, who appeared for defendant, ilis Honor said tho plaintiffs I must give access iu some way, and the pro- j vision they had made appearod to be sufficient, j

Presbyterian Church. —The Presby tery of Timaru met on Tuesday in Trinity Presbyterian Church vestry. The resignation by the Bev. George Barclay of his charge at Geraldine was recieved and read. It was agreed that the resignation be on the table to be disposed of at a special meeting to be held in the same place on Tuesday, 3rd December, at 11 o’clock a.m. Meanwhile intimation is to be given to the congregation at Geraldine to appear at that meeting for its interests. The Bev Mr Dickson, of Temuka, was appointed to preach at Geraldine on rfabbath the Ist of December, and hold a meeting of the congregation on the Monday following, for the appointment of delegates to represent them at the Presbytery. It was also resolved that notice of resignation be sent to the committees in Mackenzie Country, with an intimation that the Presbytery at the meeting on the 3rd will take up the question of separating the Meckenzie Country from Geraldine, making it a charge by itself. Notice was also directed to be sent to Pleasant Point congregation that the Presbytery will consider the advisability of separating | Albury from the Point and joining it to Mackenzie Country. Delegates are expected from all the districts to meet with the Presbytery that matters may be definitely arranged at once. 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. fi.sk for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder.—[A dtt. 11. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. 0. Newbury, Epworth Woolworks—Wants good strong boys. Funeral Fotiee —Re late Mr Francis Gordon, Tetara Talley. - Geraldine Town Board—lnvite tenders for building fire engine shed. Tenders— Tenders wanted for painting Bank of New Zealand, Geraldine. J. H. Baker, Commissioner Grown Lands— Invites separate tenders for the lease of reserves in Arowbenua and Orari, N.Z.L. and M.fi. Company, Timaru— Shearing at Newlands will commence on Tuesday; shearers, wool roller, and cook wanted. Priest and Heldgate, Ironmongers, Timaru —Are receiving orders for the McCormick Reaper and Binder, which recently carried off the grand prize nt Faria. Webster and Macdonald, Auctioneers, Geraldine—Have arranged with the N.Z.L. and M.fi. Co., Limited, Timaru, to sell wool far them during current season; clients are requested to forward clips tj advertisers, care of N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., who will reeeiya and attend to it; first sale on 10th December,