LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2022, 20 March 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Mails,— The Alameda with the colonial mails of February reached ’Frisco on the 15th insfc., due date. The Zealandia with the London mails of the 22nd February, loft ’Frisco for Auckland on the Bth., contract date. Railway Fares to Dunedin.—The railway authorities are advertising special fares to Dunedin on account of the Anniversary races, which take place to-morrow and Saturk ! fareß will be availa ble until the J/m, but excursionists cannot break the journey. Archdeacon J cuds’ Farewell Archdeacon Julius, Bishop-Elect of Christchurch, has taken hie farewell of the Ballarat congregation. Ho was presented with a valedictory address and an episcopal ring and the various denominations combined to present him with a purse of 260 sovereigns.

Tapriiira Meeting in Timasu.— To-dav the Autumn Meeting of the Timaru Trotting Olub will take place in Timaru on the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club’s Ground ■the railway authorities have made special concessions for the convenience of pleasureseekers, and horses and vehicles will be admitted free to the ground. A good dav’s sport should-result. . V

t? Exhibition.— The attendance at the ■axhiDition on Saturday was over 9000. The total admissions up to Saturday night have been 485,590, of which 307,792 represent paid admissions. Great dissatisfaction is expressed with the decision of the judges on the recent band contest, and members of the Exhibition Orchestra, bandmasters, and a number of other musicians have siened Z Me Uk« notice of the protests.

Destruction or Flax.— It is stated that the destruction of green lax by fire daring the last two months in the Waikato district will amount to 10,000 tons. St, Saviour’s Church, Temur a.—A notable improvement has been made in the appearance of the grounds about St. Saviour’s Church by the trimming of the fences and thinning of the trees. Tbe pines and forest trees were growing out of all proportion, and completely dwarfing the church. The Winchester Accident. —We are pleased to state that Mrs Deßenzy, although not absolutely recovered, is out of danger. After the accident the unfortunate lady remained unconscious until a late hour, and then on partially reviving had no recollection of the actual occurrence. The children who accompanied her, although somewhat shaken at tbe time, are none the worse for their misadventure. Postal Conference at Sydney. —The Postal Conference report is of a voluminous and technical character. It recommends the adoption of intercolonial post cards at a rate of 2d, and suggests that the rale of parcel post should beßd for tbe first pound weight, and fid each successive pouad. With regard to money orders it is recommended that the limit should be increased from £lO to £2O. The report also recommends compulsory registration of all letters containing money and valuables. The report of the telegraphic branch of the Conference recommends that a charge should be male for names and addresses contained in messages. Disappointed Treasure Seekers,— During the past six months a party organised in Dunedin has been endeavouring to recover the old silver coin that went down with the 8.9. Tararua at Waipspapa reef nine years ago. Their efforts (says the Southland Times) have unfortunately been unsuccessful. The diver, Mr John Sutherland (brother of the chief citizen of Milford Sound and discoverer of ilia falls named afier him) is presently in Invercargill, and in correspondence with one of our staff stated that bis opportunities of observation on several occasions satisfied him that the action of the sea had so completely broken up and buried the after part of the wreck beneath the saud as to render it physically impossible ever to get farther trace of tbe treasure.

Garden Robberies.—Latterly several moat barefaced robberies of gardens have been reported, and people having fruit, etc,, still uogathered will do well to take precautions to secure it. Mr W. Storey lost from his garden in Studholme Street about 1001 b of onions on the evening of the 13th March. These were all gathered, and lying in tins and sacks. The sacks were carefully emptied, and the omens removed. Last year he was robbed in a similar manner. Mrs McCaskill also, on the previous evening, had about 401 b of pears stolen, and other minor thefts are mentioned. There is very strong presumptive evidence as to the identity of the pilferer of Mr Storey’s goods, and it is to be hoped he will be brought to justice. Grain Storage.-—ld view of the grain season Messrs Aapinal and Co. have made extensive preparations for the reception of grain for storage. Their shed ii Commerce street, Temuka, has been re-floored in such a manner that a current of air is constantly passing beneath it, bo that all danger of damage by damp is done away way. The shed itself measures 100 ft x 50ft, and is capable of holding about 12,000 bushels ef grain. There are ample entrances in either side, and a 10ft passage way runs the whole length of the building. Its proximity to the railway station gives opportunity of quick despatch when required, but this is of not so much imporlanoe, as tba firm being large millers are compelled to purchase wheat to a considerable extent, and naturally give the preference to to that in their own stores when its quality is suitable. Considering the present easy price of grain farmers might with justice to themselves hold their wheat for some little time.

American Minstrels. Oar readers will notice in our advertising columns that the famous American Colored Minstrels appear at the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on Wednesday next for one night only. They number 25 performing artists, and are led by Mr Chas. B. Hicks, who brought the celebrated Georgia Minstrels out here some 11 years ago. The troupe, who are for the most part colored men, are highly spoken of in the Australian and New Zealand Press. The company are at present playing at the Theatre Royal, Christchurch. The Minstrels appear at the Princess Theatre, Dunedin, on Easter Saturday for 12 nights. Thence to Hobart, and back to America. Their parade brass band, 14 in number, give an open air march on Wednesday afternoon, and we should imagine that such a combination of talent will

attract a crowded house on their opening and only night. Mr Harry Saville their advance agent la now i a now in Temuka making the preliminary arrangements Entertainment at Geraldine. — ‘ On Tuesday evening the Rev. A. Thomson, ot latea, kindly gave an exhibition of dissolving visws in aid of the Geraldine Literary Institute in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, There was a very good attendance. Dr Fish, in the absence of the president of the institute. nncnoU

. • . . V »V M lllu meeting, and briefly introduced Mr Thomson, to whom, he said, the best thanks of the committee were due for his great kindneas in giving the entertainment on behalf of (he institute’s funds. The proceedings were commenced by Mrs H. B. Webster playing a pianoforte overture. Mr Thomson then exhibited n number of inatrucSw l ß i K l “J ereS^ ing amußiD g views of the H f brld ® B > Egypt. Pales ine, Ireland, ScoUand. and other places. Some very interesting astronomieol views were also shown and explained by Mr Thomson who has_ made the study of astronomy a hobby for many years past. The entertainment lasted for fully two hours During the evening Miss Dunlop rendered the beautiful song ‘'Killarney.” ® t P h r e°P? to v ‘ o ” 3 being shown the while. ttibuf6d a uet, Mr H. M. Moore, the songs, “The ° f , ,h9 t Sa< " and ‘•■Rooked in the Cradle of the Deep,” and Mr IT D Lowe an American yodel. Miss Alice Fish accompanied the singers on the foTe v- nd fl,a ° Plßyed ® e, ®otions suitable to the views presented. At the conclusion h f alf h nfT Dlng Mr H * B - Abater, on bef rfu Co ? m,fctee ’ P r °Posed a hearty vote, of thanks to Mr Thomson, which was earned by acclamation and du'v acknowledged, Mr Thomson expressing the pleasure it gave him to give such an exhibition, and adding that at some future tune he might be able to deliver in Geraldine a lecture on “ Aatrouomv,” illus- ': tratod by dissolving views, an announce- 1 meat which was received with applause. i

Colonial Sank.— Tbe half-yearly report of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand states that the net profit for the half-year, after duly providing for everything, was £ls, 633 17s, to which has to bo added £4861 Os 9d, the balance from last year. After deducting the note tax, and property tax, £2031 10a 3J, there is available £17,863, out of which the directors propose to pay a 7 par cent, dividend, absorbing £14,000, and to carry forward £3863 7s 6d. The verdict of all who have vised 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, etc. made with this powder will keep fresh and moist longer than with any other powder. Ask for Anderson’s “ Jumbo ’’ brand Baking powder.—FAdvt. 1.1