LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2010, 20 February 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Drowned — ‘-George Taylor, a young man, was drowned in the Waipori River (Otago) on Saturday afternoon. Be was undressing when he slid off the bank into water about Bft. deep, and sank after a slight struggle withoutcoming to thesurface, Fatal Accident.— Robert Atkinson, a settler in Mangahoo, W oo dville, having been reported missing, a search was made and the body found under a tree, which evidently had fallen on him and killed him instantly. He had b-;en dead a fortnight when the body was found. St. Saviour's Church, Tbmuka.—A meeting was held in the above ehuroh last evening to arrange for a baziar, which will be held on Easter Monday and Tuesday nett. There was a good attendance, and satisfactory arrangements ware made. The district was divided, and ladies given portions of it to canvass.

Propsrous Comfanv. —The report of the directors of the Standard Insurance Company state that the income for the year was £86,958 7a 6d, and expenditure £73,702 13s 2J, leaving a balance of £l3 455 14s 6d, After making provisions for an interim dividend, they recommend paying a dividend of per cent, per annum, adding £2OOO to the reserve fund and carrying forward £3630 14s 6d.

Destitute Person.— At Timaru, kst Tuesday, a man named John Parser, an old soldier close on 70 years of age, was brought up charged with having attempted to commit suicide by taking “ rough on rats.” He had been employed by Mr Hamlyn for 16 months, and bore an excellent character as a good gardener. The case was remanded till Friday next to enable the police to see wSat could be done in the way of getting him into the Old Men’s Horae at Ashburton.

Rather Overdrawn.—ln his recentlypublished “ Reminiscencss ” Sir G. Bowen tells the following veracious anecdote of a bigamous Maori and an over-cautious bishop:—“The chief was anxious to be baptised , but as he had two wives the bishop declared it was indispensible that one ot them should be persuaded to return to her family. The convert said he would do what he could, and again presented himself a few weeks later, '.Now, missionary, you may baptise me, for I have only one wife,’ ‘And what has become of our dear sister, the other one 1’ asked the bishop ; to which the reply was, ‘ I have eaten her.’ ’

A Trivial Case. —ln Timaru, last Tuesday, before the Resident Magistrate, Job Hokins sued Messrs Hunter, King and Co. for one ahil'ing. Mrs Hopkins sent for a pound of butter to the store of the defendants. The butter did not please Mrs Hopkins and she sent it back, and got another, which displeased Mr and Mia Hopkins. Mr Hopkins took it back to the store and demanded the money paid for it, and the defendants refused to pay. Hopkins then sued for one shilling, but the Resident Magistrate dismissed the case, and Hopkins had to pay all costs. Boarding Out, Yesterday Mr R. Or win, secretary to the South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Baird, brought to Geraldine seven chi'dren, who Ware placed in charge of certain families on the “ Boarding out ” system. This, we believe, is the result of the labors of a committee of chantab e ladies who have been successful in getting people to take charge of ilie children, and who will in 'u l ure m'.ke it thetr business to see that they ins properly looked after. The bea d allows six shillings par week for the r m iititenanc a .

Serious Accident.— A serious accident happened at thu f i m of Mr George Mortis, Waihao, last Tuesday, From informat on to baud it appears that two men, S-miul McCulloch mid John Hnzslton, were riding in a dray in which they were carting in grain. Tbe winkers came off the horse, and the animal bolted. Both men were thrown out ef the dray and seriously injured. McCulloch was brought to his homo at Wairnate, and ia being attended by Dr Stacpole, bis injuries being so great that he is not expected to recover. Hazelton, who is not so badly hurt, was taken to the farmhouse.

Sweating.—At the Sweating Commission, Dunedin, the President of the TypoAssociation gave evidence. He regarded the rates paid to compositors as inadequate, but the greatest difficulty was bay labour, which had assumed serious proportions. In one office two boys were employed to every man, and another firm had thirteen boys and one man, while iu another girls were employed. A seamstress gave evidence to the benefit of the Union. A year ago she only earned 10s (id/ a w*ek, working from 9 a,m. to II p,m. now she could make 12s to 13s per week in factory hours. A journeyman batcher give his hoars as from 8 a.m. to at least 8,30 p.m„ and till 11 p.m. on Saturdays. Ad Uat winter he had not seen his own family by daylight. His children knew him, but he was strongly reminded ef a where the father had strnck his ©wa hoy in Ihe street, and the boy ran to his mother to tell her that he had been struck by the man who slopped in the house on Sunday.

Absconded —lt is stated that Mr G, B, Bowman, a Christchurch solicitor, who left some weeks ago, failed to account for coilain suras of trust money. Some moiltiis ego Mrs North, a resident of St, Albans, and her brother, Mr Davis, were left £6O e-.ch by a relative in England. The money was sent through Mr Bowan, who did not pay it over. Mr Davis consulted Nr T. S, Weston, solicitor. M-s North placed her case in the hands of Messrs Stringer and Cresswell. Summooses wee issued against Mr. Bowman, wh ) confessor) judgmaot and assign -d :he coil,-; in two court cases, which he was imaged in and expected to gain, to meet ' i : ■■•aitin of Mrs N r-th, Mr Davis, „nd a -.h.--. p t --%on to wham he owed £IOO. IT; '"C <_’r,-i-l eh tire a about a foitinght '• • 'd_hs xviu.roHbonta is uncertain. T" 3 f-rn ciaa! Court case, in which ho assigned <h« cosis, 'hat of Joins versus ( \,oC o ' • and Uody, was doc led \ agnn ds cheat by Mr Justice Danoteion 1 on Tuesday, *

Honey as Medicine. —There is no better remedy known for affections of the tliroot and lungs than pure honey. Today I (says a writer} followed the advice of a friend, and made the following combination, to be used in cases of croup, and also for an obstinate cough :—One pint of Holland gin, the same of pure olive oil, and a like quantity of honey. This to be taken according to age and condition.

Flax. —The following ia a copy of a cablegram received on Tuesday by the Premier from the Agent-General on the subject of New Zealand fl ix :—Hemp, New Zealand, is selling slowly and irregular. Fair to middling, £22 to £24; good, £27 to £2B ; prime, £32 to £33. Manilla, after a sharp recovery, ia dropping again to £39 to £4O, Sisal has fallen 5 per cent. As far as can be foreseen, prospects are still uncertain.

Gambling. The gamblers arrested at Wellington on Saturday were discharged on Monday morning, owing to the information being improperly drawn up, and not disclosing any offence under the Gaming Act. The gambling could not have been very harmful, as some of the defendants had no money, and others only a few pence. The largest amount possessed by any one was about 30s. A fresh information was brought against Burton for keeping a gambling-house. Judicial Quarrel. —The Evening Post says : “We are informed that Mr George Elliott Barton, Judge of the Native Lands Court, has resigned his seat on the Bench, in consequence of a dispute with Judge Wilson at Gisborne. Ihe Native Minister is understood to have requested Mr Barton to withdraw his resignation, and to have telegraphed to the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court ordering him to hold an enquiry into the dispute between Judges Barton and Wilson.”

A Pbouliak Incident.— Captain Rogers, of the barquentine Jasper, states that when about 150 miles westward of the Snares, several albatrosses followed the vessel, one of which behaved so peculiarly that those on board cams) to the con* elusion that the bird desired to be caught. A hook was baited and the bird taken on board, when a slip of paper was found in a quill as follows “ February 9th, 1890. Latitude 40 deg., south ; longtitude IG4 deg. 3min., east. All well; posted by an albatross. Janet Court, Glasgow,” Captain Rogers sent a similar message by the bird, and released it. The Janet Court is bound for Dunedin, via Wellington, and is days out.

A Woman oj Genius. Augusta Holmes, the girl who has leaped into the world-wide tame by her grand triumphal ode in honor of the French Republic, which was produced in Paris before 22,000 spectators, is a FrancoIrishwoman. The first performance of her great ode was a magnificent affair, the cost of the staging in the Palais de 1 Industrie being more than 70,000d015, The orchestra of 300 selected musicians was !ed by M. Colonne, the famous orchestral leader. The production is of an exalted class of poetry, and the grandeur of the work is equalled by the appreciation of the great city.

JERALD!NE Si, PATRICK’S DAY SPORTS Association.-On Monday evening last a meeting of the committee of this association was held, all the members bain* present, and Mr Pearpoinfc in the chair" Une of the proposed handicappers for the sports reply was read. The sports nrogramrae was then revised, and it was decided to offer prizes to about £6O. The services of the band were to be obtained and to call tenders for printing, advertising, and refreshment booth ; also, to hold a concert and dance on the evening of the sports in the Volunteer Hall. The meet Ztßobil'SZSa™™'’- ”* •• «“

Bishop Grimes.—The Right Rev. Dr Grimes, B.shoo of Christchurch, i 8 about to leave New Zaalmd on a visit to Rome. The right rev. gentloimn has for several months been suffering from nervous prostration, brought on by over-work and mental worry, and is obliged (o take complete rest At a special m9eti of the priests of the diocese held last Monday evening m Christchurch, a most feeling address, accompanied by a purse of sovereigns, was presented to him by the secular and regular clergy. The address, amongst other things said, the Bishop’s health had beep impaired by the excessive labors which for the propagation h - ha * d o aUßad himto undertake. n' j 9 1a m f ° llo * in « t«*o injunction of be Great Apostle of the Gentiles to spend Imnaelf and be spent in the rervica of the flock committed to his pa3to ral care, r" 18 a J OT the clergy and an edification to the faithful. The Bishop, m reply, thanked them for their expreasions of esteem and affection, and hoped that id the near future he would be amongst t„em again. At the tomb of the A.postK and at the feet 0 f the “Father of the Faithfui he would invoke unon tt?em the choicest blessings of Heaven.' / Temuka School Committee, The usua monthly meeting 0 f t( )e a jj oV6 committee was held last Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Gray (chairman), Allan, an oopor. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, intimating that the sum of £3l ft 6d had been paid to the credit of the committee for inJ); enta expenses. Also a letter stating that the Rev, T. Jasper Smyth, and Messrs W B, Howell, R. A. Barker, ami W. Chisholm had been nominated for tlie vacancies on the board, and asking (lie Committee to select three out of the number. The three first-named gentleman were selected by the committee. Another letter was received from the same source, intimating that in accordance with *r e m reCOrn m on flati°Pß of the committee Mr T, Cheyne tf'arnio had been oppoiute j master of the school. The head masters report was to the effect that the average on the roll was Boys, 195,5 ; girls, 176.5 ; total, 372. Average attendance ; Boys, 134.4; girls, 141 ; total, 257.8. Highest attendance ; Boys, 142; girls, 156 ; total, 298. The number taking advantage of secondary education was only 9, i fact the head master much deplored. One dozen boxes of slate pencils and 6 boxen pens were required. Miss Rua-iell had entered on her duties ss lommUnens . pending the appointment of a successor to Mr Gillespie. It was decided to get the articles mentioned in the head master’s report. Accounts to the amount of £9 8i wore passed for payment. Mr Cooper was appointed visitor for the ensuing month, and the meeting adjourned,

Raukapuka Licensing Committee.— The following nominal ions were received yesterday by Mr 0. £l. Shevrott, Returning Officer, for B’afcs on this Bench Charles Geo. Tripp, Robert Thaw, Nathaniel Dunlop, Major Moore, and Allan Macdonald. This being just the number required they were duly elected. Leprosy. —A medical man declares that the St. Clair (')tago) case is true I'prosy, and thinks the man should be removed, not because of risk to the neighborhood, but because the man requires careful nursing. The case was discussed at a meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees on Monday. The parson who has been keeping the man having written intimating that no one is attending to the leper, and that he will die unless he receives attention, the trustees decided to forward the letter to the Board of Health. —A Chinaman named Ah Goon, living at Arch Hill, a suburb of Auckland, has been found to be suffering from leprosy in an advanced state. The patient, when found to be ill, was taken to Dr Bakewell, who at once decided the nature of the disease. Ah Goon states that the first spot of the malady appeared about three years ago. He has been isolated, and Inspector Broham and Mr Steadman, chairman of the Arch Hill Road Board, have communicated with the Colonial Secretary, asking for instructions as to what shall be done in the case. The patient is one of the Chinese market gardeners, and his been pursuing his avocation in and out of town. The verdict of all who have used the “Jumbo” brand Baking Powder is that it makes light, nutritious, aai digestive bread, cakes, pastry, etc. As the ingredient* are of the finest qualities, and no injurious element being used iu 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.— FAdyt, 11. The best medicine Known is Sandee and Sons Eucalypti Extract, Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, &0., diarrhoea, dysentry diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all others

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

J. Fisher, Maori Pah, Temuka—Offers £1 reward for recovery of chestnut horse. Presbyterian Ohureh, Geraldine—The Rev. Stewart will conduct services on Feb. 23rd.

Alex. Montgomery, Temuka—Has large grain storage accommodation at Winchester (in iron store) ; makes liberal advancss on grain.

Gray and Montgomery, Auctioneers—Hold extensive sale of live and dead stock on 26th ' inet. at their rooms, Temuka, owing to dissolving partnership. J. fieri, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer, and Undertaker—Wishes to draw attention to his choice stock of cheap furniture, mattresses, etc. ; furniture exchanged, pictures framed, and repairs executed with dispatch. T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk ' Mercers, Timam—Notify the arrival of new season’s shipments, consisting of dcotsh fingerings and yarns, hoisery, flmneL, ribbons, muslins, curtains, handkerchiefs, towels, shirting, umbrellas, etc,, etc.