The Tumeka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1889. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1975, 28 November 1889, Page 2

The Tumeka Leader THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1889. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Canterbury Farmers’ Co-Operative Association.—Shareholders can obtain their dividends and bonuses on application at the office of the Association, Timaru.

Temuka Rules.—The members of this corps will parade at 6 o’clock this evening for the purpose of volley and independent firing, in drill order, without leggings. Tailohbsses Union in Wellington.— Steps are being taken to form a Tailoresses Union in Wellington, a large meeting in connection with the same being held os Tuesday evening. The log of prices there is far lower than that in force at Dunedin.

Cancer in Cattle.—Nothing ia likely to be done in connection with the case of cattle cancer reported on Saturday from Invercargill, until the return of the Minister of Lands, who has charge of the Stock Department, and is now on his way to Wellington, through tha centre of the island. Bt. Saviour’s Church, Temuka.—Consractors are reminded that tenders for erecting St. Saviour’s Church (in stone), close tomorrow, Flans and specifications are now to be seen at the parsonage, Temuka. It is pleasing to note that now a new church has been decided upon steps for its erection are being taken with vigor.

More Festivities.—Lord Onslow has accepted the position of patron of the Auckland Jubilee Celebration Committee, and the warships Opal and Lizard will remain in Auckland barber during the festivities. The Union S.B. Company have also agreed to carry passengers from all parts of New Zealand to Auckland at the jubilee at reduced rates. The committse have begun to canvass, and are meeting with good success. Mb Frank Lincoln.—This gentleman appeared last Tuesday evening in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, and gave his much praised entertainment to a moderate house. The entertainment simply consists of imitations of men, women, animals, musical instruments, and so on. In some instances he was very realistic, but his mimioing of public speakers, music ball singers, and the singing of a young lady was fearfully burlesque. No young lady ever pulled such faces, or behaved eo eccentrically as Mr Lincoln poutrayed. His imitations of cats, dogs, birds, misquitoes, and making a cocktail were splendid, and the best thing he did during the whole evening was the cornet solo. Onj’the whole the entertainment was very enjoyable, and those who attended were kept in roars of laughter during the whole evening. Social and Presentations. The members of the Presbyterian Church on last Tuesday evening, it being the eve of Miss Blyth’s wedding, held a social in honor of her in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Tatnuka. Misa Blyth has been organist and as active worker in Church matters, besides being the most universally esteemed young lady in the town. It was to be expected, therefore, that the attendance would have been very large, and though it was exclusively o church affair, and kept very quiet, the room was crowded. The first part of the evening was spent in singing, chatting, and other domestic amusements, and about 9 o’clock refreshments were partaken of, after which the Rev. Mr Dickson addressed those present, stating briefly the object for which they had met. He was very pleased to see so many present, as ic showed that the congregation had thoroughly appreciated the labors of Miss Blyth. She had always taken an active part in Church affairs, and also had rendered invaluable assistance to the Band of Hope. He then presented Miss Blyth with a handsome tea sprvica, a set of silver spoons, and a purse of sovereigns, and expressed a hope that she and her intended husband, Mr Austin, would enjoy a long, prosperous, and happy life. Mr Blyth, on behalf of his daughter, expressed hia sincere thanks for tha presentation and the kind wishes which evidently accompanied it, He felt glad that his daughter’s labors bad been so well appreciated, and could assure them of her gratitude for the many kindnesses she had received at their hands. Messrs Gray, Rutland, Sim, and Velvin also spoke in praise of Miss Blyth, after which dancing was indulged in and kept up (ill about midnight, when all wound up with “Auld Lang Syne.”—The Lyttelton Times of last Saturday says:—“Last evening a pleasing ceremony took place in the wholesale department of Messrs Matson, Strothers, and Co., the occasion beipg a presentation to Mr W, Austin, who is about to enter the bonds of matrimony, Mr Drake, on behalf of the employees of the firm, made the presentation, which consisted of a handsome marble clock suitably inscribed, also a ladyls companion!,. The recipient suitably acknow • ledged the gift tfianking those present in very feeling terras lor Hieir expression of goodwill.

Catholic School Congest.—The date of the annual entertainment in connection with the Temuka Oathoiio Sohooi ia the 16th December, nob the 14th as abated, in our last iosue.

Dunedin Show and Races.-Tlio cheap excursion tickets to Dunedin in connection with the Exhibition are available foi the Dunedin Show and Races which commenced yesterday and continue until the7th December.

Tub Irish Delegates.—ln our advertising columns it is announced that; Sir Thomas Grattan Esmonde, Bart., M.P., will lecture in the Temuka Drillshed on the sth December, in aid of the Irish Tenants Evictions Fund. Admission tickets can be obtained from any of the collectors in Temuka, Geraldine, or Pleasant Point. Subscribers to the Evictions Fund are entitled to a front seat ticket for eyery pound they give. N,Z, Flax.—Further correspondence has been received from the Agent-General on the subject of the flax industry. From enquiries made it is clear that the balk of the hemp is really used only for cordage and binder twine, and no doubt that the better it is known the more it is getting to be liked if only it could be sent Home properly dressed. If colonists would devote attention to sending Home well cleaned hemp it would tend to popularise the fibre all the world over. In England especially the demand would steadily increase. It is the persistent shipment of ill-dressed stuff that does auoh harm.

R.M. Court, Timaru.—At the R.M Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, John Oeeler suee Jamas Conner for £ll, wages alleged to be due for II weeks’ cooking. Defendant said the plaintiff offered to cook for him, as he did not wish him (defendant) to graze his eowe for nothing. Defendant said he could cook but he must not expect any wages. Plaintifl had his food and tobaooo, and did just as he liked. He loft in a hurry, became he had angered one of the men, and said he wai afraid the man would put him in tho creek, Witness gave him £1 in cash when be wen) away, and reckoning tho grazing for the eowi at Is 6d each per week, a pound of tobacco fowl wheat at 8s 6d per sack, a ham at Is poi lb—he made up a total contra of £5 16s. He had engaged an old man to cook for five mer before, at 8s a week. Plaintiff denied that he agreed to work for his tucker. Defendant agreed to give him something, and being discharged, he sued for what ho considered fair wages. He claimed to have well earned the wages he demanded, getting up at three and four in the morning to cook for the men in frost and snow. Evidence for both sides having been taken, judgment was given for defendant, who did not apply for eosls. A Laughable Mistake,—A laughable incident occurred at the Ahaura, West Coast, on Monday. Mr Dillon, before leaving there in the morning, told the people that Sir T, Bsmonde would probably pass through that afternoon in a private carriage with Mi Guinness, but that as he was travelling incog, he wished to get through to Greymouth without being known. Sir T. Esmonds did no! arrive at Reefton as reported, so Mr Guinness started for Greymouth with Mr Free, a recent arrival, in the carriage. On reaching Ahaura hundreds of people were inwaiting and cheered immensely. Mr Guinness tried to explain that his companion was not Sir T. Esmonds, but the people thought this a ruse, took the horses out of the carriage, and pulled the travellers to the hotel. Mr Guinness and the traveller protested that it was a all mistake, More confident then the people felt that they ‘had got the right man, and they crowded round the the carriage eyinoing the greatest enthusiasm. They shook Mr Free’s handt in eoetacy, begged and implored him to alight and only after a detention of two hours could the trayellers proceed amidst.deafening cheers, crowds following the carriage soma distance out of town. In the evening Mr Free drove back to Reefton alone, and only then the people would faelieye that ha was not the Simon Pure, and enjoyed their mistake immensely. South Orari School Committee.—The monthly meeting of this committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday, Nov. 18th. Present—Messrs J. MoLood (chairman), Collie, Batty, Laogdon, and Ellis. The minutes of the ordinary and special meetings were read and confirmed, Mr Stowart waited on the committee, on behalf of the Salvation Army, asking for the use of the school on Friday nights to hold meetings. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Ellis, seconded, by Mr Langdon—- “ That the use of the school be granted, and that the sum of 2s 6d per night be charged.” Correspondence was read from the S.C. Board of Education, advising the committee of the sum of £4 5s having been lodged to their credit for the quarter’s incidentals, and that the annual standard examination would take place on the 21st inst. The master’s report as read showed the roll number to be 87, and the average attendance 76.7. He also reported that three children bad not attended half time this quarter. It was decided not to take action in the matter at present. A discussion took place re the Christmas holidays. On the motion of Mr Collie, seconded by Mr Batty, it was decided to give a moaHi’s holiday. An amendment by Mr Ellis, seconded by Mr Langdon, that only three weeks be given, was lost. It was also decided that the holidays should commence on Dec. 20tb, and the school reopen on Jan. 2@tb, 1890. The meeting then terminated.

The verdict of all who have used the “ Jnmbo ” brand Baking Powder, is that it makes light, nutritious, an* 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.—[A dvt. I], SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Lecture at Temuka—By Sir T. G. Esmonde, Bart., M.P., at Temuka on sth December. W. S. Maalin—Sells the whole of Mr B. Hammond’s live and dead stock on a date to be named, Canterbury Farmers' Co-Operative Association, Limited—Dividends and bonuses now payable at the office, Timaru, T. G. Rowley, Surgeon Dentist—Will be at Mr Elobbaum’s, chemist, Geraldine, from 10 a.m, to 6 p.m. on Deo. 4th. N.Z. CJothing Factory, Timaru, R. Foster, Manager—Call attention to their magnificent stock of ties and scarves, straw hats, boys’ college hats, boys' and youths’ clothing, MosgieJ, Timaru, Oamaru, and Wellington tweeds, etc. T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Announce that they have opened nine cases of fancy goods for the coming festive season, representing the manufactures of Bohemia, Saxony, and Italy, as well as England; also one case umbrellas, and sunshades, etc.