The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2034, 17 April 1890, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Exhibition Up to Saturday 581,580 visited the Exhibition. Last week’s attendance was 34,769, the largest yet recorded. A Thank Offering.-- At the harvest thanksgiving service at St. Mary’s ProCathedral, Auckland, on Sunday, a thanks offering of £IOO was included amongst the collection.

Kawah. —The Kawau Island, purchased from Sir G. Grey two years ago by Mrs Thomson, has been sold by that lady to Mr W. D. Holgate and Mrs F. A, Beylon, of Victoria.

St. Saviour’s Church, Temdka. Parishioners are reminded that the annual meeting to receive accounts, elect officers, etc., will be held in the Church this evening, at half-past 7 o’clock. The Mails. —The Alameda with the mails, March 22nd, left ’Frisco on April 9 f h, four days late. The Mariposa with the mails, March 24tb, arrived at ’Frisco on Apiil 12th, contract date.

The Primacy. —lt has been finally decided to hold a special session of the General Synod for the election of primate on April 23rd. It is hoped the business may be finished in time to let the visiting members away by Friday in the same week.

Timarh Races. —The attention of those intending to visit the Timaru Races is directed to the notice regarding the train arrangements, which appear in another column. The evening train to Orari will run 2 hours 35 minutes later than usual on the race days. Magisterial. —At ihe R.M. Court, Temuks, on Tuesday morning, before Vv. Upton Slack, Etq., J.P., Robert Fenton, who had beeo remanded to Timaru for medical treatment, was brought up to be dealt with. His Worship inflicted a fine of 20s, and 9s coat of attendance in Tirairu, expressing regret that he should be called upon to adjudic>te in such a case. If the defendant would become a total abstainer there was sti 1 a long and happy career before him, for when away from the influence of drink he was much respected.

Dirty Milk. —At Dunedin on Monday the Resident Magistrate condemned some milk seized by the inspector of nuisances, which came from the dairy of B air, N.E. Valley. He said that it had been proved that the premises were in a filthy state, and that the bnlk of the fever cases known in Dunedin were cases in which persons had derived their milk supply from Blair. Dr Ogston had stated that the milk from the dairy would not be fit for food even without the presence of typhoid at all, and an order would be made condemning the milk and ordering it to be destroyed. In five families who used the milk typhoid broke out. Licensing Committee, Temuka. —An adjourneed meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee, called for Tuesday, lapsed, Messrs Meyer and Allan hemg the only members present. Mr John Talbot, the chairman, wrote apologising for absence. Mr Raymond having read over the clauses of the Act bearing upon the case, applied for a temporary transfer of the license of the Temuka Hotel from Mr Robert Fenton to Mr T. McQnire, The various formalities had been duly complied with, and Mr McGuire was in possession. The application was granted.

Enteetainmet at Geraldine. The committee of the Mechanics’ Institute, Geraldine, have decided to augment their funds by holding a grand carnival, and cake and apron fair on Friday, April 18, in the Volunteer Hall, The entertainment is to be on a scale of magnificence never before altempted,and judging by the reports of the several sub-committees us to the assistance they have been promised it should be eminently successful. In the first place it is in aid of a very worthy object, which of itself should be sufficient to induce peop'e to patronise it, and secondly, the attractions are varied and nove>. The domestic tragedy of Punch and Judy may there be seen enacted ip a!j its solemnity. That source of delight to young and old—-the switchback railway—will bo in full swing. Two shooting galleries have been provided, and there may also be seen a beautiful loan co'lection of works of art, besides other novelties too numerous, as the auctioneers Ha y>_ to be particularised. The posters setting forth these attractions are liberal in their promises of beautiful aprons, “ scrumptious ” cakes, and cups of tea of Celestial flavor, and altogether its patrons may expect “ a real good time.” Sweet music will be discoursed by the Geraldine Brass Band, and the who’e will conclude with a gift auction, donations to which are being received by Messrs H, B, Webster and Co. The admission is only one shilling, and needless to say children are admitted «t half price. Viewing its worthy object and manifold attractions we confidently predict for it an unparalleled success, Temuka, Liter art Association. —The annual meeting of members of the Terauka Literary Society wap held on Monday evening last, in the Oddfellowa’ Hall, The Rev. J. Dickson occupied the chair. The balance-sheet was read, and showed a small debit balance. This, however, was more than covered by outstanding sub- , scriptions. On the motion of Mr Russell, the balance-sheet was adopted as read, Messrs McLean, J. Gillespie, C. Goldsione, i). McCaskill, J, Andrews, and H. M, Miles were elected members of the society. Prior to the election of officers a conversational discussion arose as to whether it would be advisable to adjourn the meeting, the only notice of which had been by announcement in the churches, Some of the members, therefore, would not perhaps have had an opportunity of hearing of it. Seeing, however, that the attendance was good, it was decided to go on with the meeting. The Rev. J. Dickson, M.A., was elected president, and the Rev. R, 8,-Eunn, and Messrs Job Brown and W. Bryara, 8,A. ( yice-presidents. Mr P. McCaskill was elected treasurer, and Mr W. Cooper secretary (re-elected). Mr J, Sim was appointed assistantzecretary. Messrs J. A. McCaskill, A, Russell, H, M. Miles, J. Gillespie, and D. McOaskill were elected a managing committee. At Ph e pI° SQ tb o meeting the committee met, and it wa§ decided to i open the season with a conversazione at an early date. The customary compliments were passed to the retiring officers and to the chairman and the meeting terminated, The interest displayed should be a guarantee of a successful gessign.

Political —lt is said to be practically certain that when the figures of the public accounts are made known they will show a clear and indisputable surplus of revenue over expenditure for the financial year amounting to £116,000. The session will probably be opened on the second Thursday in June. Arowhenua Town Board.—A special meeting of the above board was held last eight to consider an application from the contractor for clearing the creek for an extension of time for clearing the same. It was resolved—“ Th-t in view of the delay which has occurred in the completion of the contract for cleaning the creek the contractor be informed he must either relinquish the work or at once proceed with it and complete it without further delay to the satisfaction of the overseer, the board reserving the right to enforce the whole or any portion of the penalty provided for br the specification.” Temoka Benevolent Society. A meeting of the committee of the Terauka Benevolent Society was held in the Town Board office on Monday, 14th April. The chair was occupied by Mr K. F. Gray, and there were present the Revs. R, S. Bunn ' and J. Dickson, Messrs Morton and Metson, and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, hon. sec. After the usual preliminaries, the chairman stated that the meeting had been convened for a twofold reason : first, to consider an urgent, case which would be submitted by a member of the committee, and second, that he might have an opportunity of tendering hia resignation as chairman, in consequence of his leaving the district The Rev. R. S. Bunn then made a statement with respect to a chronic invalid, who was in a very sad state, being unable to move about, as she was suffering from paralysis of the lower limbs. She had been in the hospital, but bad received no benefit from there. She was now subsisting entirely upon the food and delicacies provided by ladies interested in her case. It was thought that a chair might be provided for so that she might ha wheeled from room to room, and also that a pair of blankets would prove very acceptable to her in her present condition. The chairman deemed that the sufferer’s condition of health, as described, must be highly detrimental to the health of occupants of the house, and as the society could not support a chronic invalid hers would be a suitable case for permanent relief from the Charitable Aid Board, and also for readmission into the Timaru Hospital. The secretary understood that the sick person did not like the hospital treatment ; yet it was a great pity that when the hospital was so adm rably fitted with every appliance and convenience it should not be made use of. If, however, the sufferer decided to remain at home, he felt sure that he could borrow a wheel chair from a resident It was resolved, on the motion of the Rev. J. Dickson, seconded by the Rev. B. 3. Bunn That a pair of blmkets be given " i a °d that the secretary be instructed to write to the Charitable Aid Board stating the case, and the Rev. Mr Bunn and the secretary form a subcommittee to visit and report.” The chairman suggested that it would be a good thing to draw the member for the district’s (Mr Hayhurst’s) attention to the matter. The chairman then tendered his resignation, and in doing so regretted his severance from the district and from a society which had done good work when sorely needed. At one time it was thought that 1 the work of relief would haYe assumed large proportions, but he was glad to say that times had altered for the better, and

since the establishment of the society the Government had inaugurated the charitable aid scheme, which now furnished ample provision for necessitous cases. On the motion of the Rev. Mr Bunn, seconded by Mr Morton, Mr Gray’s resignation was accepted with regret, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him for his earnest and hearty interest in the society, and also in the district generally. The resolution was put to the meeting by the secretary and carried unanimously. Mr Gray briefly replied, thanking the members for their good wishes for his future welfare. O n the motion of Mr Morton, seconded by Mr Metson, Mr M. Quinn was elected chairman, and the proceedings then terminated.

The verdict of all who have used the Jumbo ” brand Baking Powder ia 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 Bakine powder.—FAdvt. 1.1 SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. H. B. Webster and Co.—Offer 10a reward for return of lost dog. W. Shiers, Returning Offioer—Notices ra e'ection of three members of the Qenldine Road Board.

J. Mclntosh—Has taken the Winchester Hotel, which offers capital accommodation to the travelling public; billiards; best brands of liquors, etc.

W. Harrison, Miller, Winchester—Announces that the Winchester MMsarenow in full swing again, and grists will receive proprietor’s care and attention.

Mrs Perceval (late of Timaru)—Has leased Wallingford Family and Commercial Hotel, Temuka, and will endeavor to maintain its high reputation ; all the comforts of a home ; best brands of wines and spirits; billiards.

F, W, Franklaud, Government Insurance Commissioner—Police re advertisement mceotlj appearing in Geraldine Guardian, and giving facts regarding a claim recently paid by Government Life Insurance office.

Thos. Barr, original sh® Pl Temuka— Reminds his friends and the public that his shop is well stocked wilh Enelish bcotch, Parisian, aud Colonial Confectionery, fruits, toys, etc; hot pies and coffee always ready, T. and J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru-Notify the aniyal of eleven cases of goods this week, ex Doric comprising lines of haberdashery, hosiery’ fan i C Ir W °u’ gloVe9 > si,k ’ faD cy, dress and Manchester goods, etc,, etc.

ChEirlos Cameron s wool shed, with bOO sacks of wheat, was destroyed by , ® Marfcon on Saturday night. The building was insured for £l5O, There was no insurance on the wheat, , r Sver?°°med house in North-East Valley, Dunedin, owned by C. Schlotel, clerk to the Borough Council, was burned down. The insurance is £6lO in the Victorian office.