LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2052, 29 May 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

R.M. Couiwe, Gmufcjjijsrjj —Only two cases were set down for hearing ajb this court jesterday. !□ both cases an ad, journmont was asked for and granted, and this being all the business the court rose. PoinciCAC, A ppeesses. Electors are reminded that Mr A, E. G. Rhodes will addresa his constituents in the Tepuka Volunteer Hall to-morrow evening and j Q the Pleasant Point Assembly Koom on Saturday evening. The meetings will commence at 8 o’clock, ,

Football. —At Christchurch on Saturday the annual match between Tiraaru and Sydenham dabs resulted in a win for Tirnaru by 8 points to 5. Cube job Drunkenness.—Hero is a cure for drunkenness;—Half an ounce of ground quassia steeped in a pint of vinegar is recommended highly as a cure for drunkenness. A tesspoanful in a little water should bs taken every time the liquor thirst is felt. It satisfies the craving and produces a feeling of stimulation and strength. Tea and Gift Auction at Winchester. —This evening a tea and gift auction, fo lowed by a dance, will be held in the new Public Hall to celebrate its opening. The want of’a hall suitable for social gatherings, public meetings, etc., has been, much felt in Winchester, and the building just completed should be in frequent ~ request. A large attendance iVexpected Ibis evening. Draughts. —On Monday next, at the Mechanics’ Institute, TetOuka, a draughts match will be played "between members of the Temuka and Pleasant Point Clubs, The following are the names of the Temuka players from whom a team will be selected Messrs Beck, Oldfio'd, Hooper, Leach, Storey, R. Lavery, Nicholas, Bennett, Chapman, Kokoro, J. Lee, M. McAuliffe, Poison, McOaskiil, Dryad ale, and; Sim. Play will commence at 7.30 p.m.

A Bride Attacked at the Alt*r.— An exciting scene took place on Sunday, March 30th, at the wedding in Berlin of Mr Probst to Miss Frohman, Just as the bride was about to have the ring placed on her finger, a woman named Hermann, with dishevelled hair, rushed at her and tore the wreath of orange blossom from her head ; then seizing the bride by the throat, almost strangled her before the astonished witnesses recovered sufficient presence of mind to separate the two women. It seems that Mr Probst lived at Mias Hermann’s house, and became the object of her affection. Miss Frohmann was introduced to Probst at the house, and when Mias Hermann discovered th it her lodger was in love with her friend her reason began to give way, and her mental distress culminated in the attack at the wedding. She is now completely insane. COST OF an ELECTION. — A gentleman signing himself John Smith Harris, but better known as “The Whiffle',” has written to the Wellington Evening I’oat enquiring the probable colt of contesting one of the Wellington divisions et the forthcoming election, as he is troubled with an ambition te enter the House “Your letter,” says the editor in reply, “ has been referred to the Government Whip, with the following result” : “The cost of attaining the position you refer to is ; An all-round sacrifice of principle ; the loss of any previous reputation gamed by becoming an honest; fearless, and intelligent man j the destruction of one’s self-respect, also the exemplifying in oneself of the old saws that ‘ evil communications corrupt good manners ’ and that 1 it is impossible to touch pitch without being defiled.’ Wo are glad to hear you are coming forward, as, in our opinion, nothing could be more in keeping with the present political condition of the country.”

Bishop Julius.—On last Tuesday evening a meeting of St, Saviour’s Church vestry was hold to make anangementa for the parochial welcome of Bishop Julius to Temuka. It was stated that unless something unforeseen occurs to prevent it Hie Lordship will arrive in Temuka by the express on Saturday, the 7th of June, and at 3 p.m. on the same day will meet the Sunday School teachers in the Wesleyan Social HaM. At II a.m on Sunday, the Blh, he will consecrate ihe chancel of the Winchester Church, at 3 p.m. he will hold a Confirmation service in Temuka, and at 6.30 p.m. will hold a service in the Vo'unteer Hall. On Monday, ihe9 h, at 3 p.m., he will open the Winchester Sunday School an J disiiibutp the priz-n, and at 7.30 n.ra. there will be a •< welcome” iu the Volunteer Drillshed, Temuka. It will be seen from this th >t he ie to he kept pret'y busy during his s'ay in the Temuka diatric*.

Tragedy at Hobart —The Supreme Court, Hobart, was occupied all day on the 13 h lost, hearing the charge of murder against Thom <s Thompson, who, on February 27tb, shot his wife, Catherine Wary Thompson, during a drunken fight. Three shots were fired at deceased, one of which produced a compound comminuted fracture on the left thigh bone, necessitating amputation, from the effects of which the woman flucoumbed. The defence set up was a plea that accused was hereditarily dispo-ed to dipsomania, and, having been drinking heuvi'y just previous, was insane at the time of ti.e committal of the offence. The jury were locked up for five bopps and a-half, after which they returned a verdigt of manslaughter. The (-hief Justice sentenced prisoner to imprisonment for life. He did not feel justified in accepting the responsibility of risking a repetition of prisoner’s behaviour in this instance.

SAPVAfiOK Arm ? .— On Friday night last the Temuka corps of the Salvation Army held the first tea meeting at its outpost, Hiiton, About 60 persona attended the tea, and partook of a first-class spread kindly provided by friends and sympathisers. After the tea a meeting was held, tbp ghigf feature of which was the appearance of the f. ! Tptqijka Nightingale Troupe,” compote 1 of Captain Nob e, J. Duncan (organist), G. Yelvin iconductoi'), and D. Mclnnes. Captain McCormick, of Geraldine, was also present, and her lively manner added to the success of the evening. About ID o'clock an enpyable evening came to a close. onday last being the recognised holiday in honqr of Her Majesty’s Birthday, the Geraldine contingent of the Army decided on holding a “special” at Woodbury, in the shape of a. Field Day, Hosanna Moptjng, and Cake and Sandwich Banquet. Ifiey jypre reinforced by Captain Noble and Cadet Taylor, and quite a number of Temuka soldiers apd Visitors from Peel Forest and the surrounding districts. The field day was highly successful, the various games, &c., being taken up wiffy interest. Several open air meetings were field op tfje §eld during the day. Mr Flatipan a wsrd of praise for his kind attention to tfie visitors. In the evening a meeting was held in the schoolroom, which was packed. The “ Temuka Nightingale Troupe" w«s the success of the evening, and the rendering of thg various solos, dialogues, Sec., took the audience by stjorm. Mrs Bowman also assisted. After the meeting the cake and sandwich banquet took place, about 150 partaking of the good things provided, and all apparently thoroughly pnpoyipg themselyes. About 10.30 p.m, the pfopepdinga oajpc to a close.

Food for Sheep.— Sheep feeding on grasshoppers is, to say the least of it, an extraordinary circumstance. A drover was driving a flock of sheep from Suwell to Hamilton, says a correspondent of the Leader, when grasshoppers in millions passed over. The sheep devoured all within their roach greedily, and appeared to be highly delighted with wha* they evidently considered a dainty repast. Wedding.—Mr T. L. Hart, the popular skipper of the Waihi Football Club, was married yesterday to Miss E. R. Hawke. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, J. Preston in the Anglican Church, Geraldine. There were quite a number of friends besides those interested in the parties present at the churoh. The lady was attended by three bridesmaids and two pages, while the well-known footballer backed up by several members of Waihi’s First Fifteen, a good many more being among the spectators.

Wesleyan Church. — A social gatheriog, given by a lady of the congregation to tbs members of the Wesleyan Church choir, Sunday School teachers, and the guild, was held in the Social Hall, Torauka, last Tuesday evening. There was a large gathering, and creature Comforts were abundant and excellent. Several of Moody and Sankey’s hymns were sung, and addresses were delivered hy the Rev. Mr Bunn and Messrs Miles and White, after which the usual harmless domestic games were indulged iu, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. A Case of Destitution. A poor old man, aged 80 years, very , deaf and nearly blind, was charged before the Court in Timaru last Tuesday with having no lawful or visible means of support. His name is John McMaster, and his history is that he was in the Old Men’s Home, Timaru, and applied to go to Waimate, where he had friends. He went to Waimate, worked 28 days at Pareora, only got sa, and was told he was no longer wanted. lie returned to town and was seen drunk by Mr Orwin, secretary to the Charitable Aid Board. He was remanded until the chairman of the Charitable Aid Board could be consulted as to his re-admission into the home.

Supreme C«ukt. At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, Mary Butler, who was convicted on the previous day of arson, was sentenced to six months’ hard labor, William Pitt Brook, formerly secretary to the Saleyarda Company, pleaded guilty to six charges of embezzlement, and was sentenced to two years’ hard labor. Duncan Martin pleaded guilty to embezz’ement. Sentence was deferred. Edward Orphin, Frederick Charles Page, and George Menzies, the three sailors charged with damaging the Lyttelton gasworks by rolling a stoue down the hill which eauaed the recent explosion, were acquitted. George White, charged with horsestealing, was acquitted,

Naillbss Shoe. — The London “Times” announces an invention which is called ‘ the nailless horseshoe.’ The shoe is so adapted to the foot that the driver er teamster can put on the new shoo within three minutes and it will remain on as long as a shoe that is held on by the old method of nails. This new shoe pinches the edge of the hoof in certain points, and is held on by mainly in this way no nails being driven into the hoof. When it is remembered that at least one horse in every 40 is injured by the driving of nails into the quick of the hoof, the value of this invention, not only in saving time in shoeing, but in removing perils, will be seen. It is not known that the invention Has yet reached this oountry but it is claimed that it has been successfully employed in England, and that it will work a revolution in the shoeing of horses everywhere.—Boston Herald.

Fok Colds, —Hooey made hot and a teanpoonful or two takea at bedtime, would core in a very short time the moat t oubleennie cough, and eventually (if the person afflicted regularly takes the hooey heated at bedtime) cure the complaint • and further, the ieiter states that this remedy has been known to cure persons suffering with asthma. And I quite believe it as I c*n assure those who are suffering with a weak chest that this hot honey gave me instant relief, and in lees than a week the cold on my chest, was cured ; and although I have had several attacks of slight influenza since, the cold has not gone to my chest, thus proving that this simple and moat pleasant remedy should be known all over the world, Exchange.

Interesting to Know.— Every farmer should ke»p a can of the folio-ving mixture ; Kerosene, two quarts ; linsrpd oil, one gill ; ruo, one ounce. Molt the resin in the linseed oil and add to the kerosene. Coat all steel or iron fools wherever bright, with this, when they are to be idle, if only for a few days. It will not take half a teaspoonful of the mixture to coat a plough when one has finished using it, and it will prevent all rust and save half a dj*y?s time in cleaning when it is again needed, besides saving (fie team many thousands of pounds of extra pulling. Coat the ironwork of the mowers and reapers with it when they are put away for the winter. A little rust is only a little thing, but if makes much difference in the aggregate,

Mad Horse.-A sensational affair occurred the other morning at Pootsoray, Melbourne. A woman was proceeding along a road, wheeling a perambulator containing her two children when a horse came along at good speed. He made a furious rush at the woman and endeavoured to bite har, and then jumped the perambulator. As’ he passed oyer he kicked out viciously aud striking the perambulator smished it to pieces, scattering the children in different directions. They were picked pp apd to and it was found that although no bones were brpken severe shock had been sustained. In the case of one child this was so bad that his death for several hours was momentarily expected. The horse was a young one which had loading harness put on for the first time, and having been left standing in a poddijok, had jumped the fence and galloped off in fear.

tisaop Moran on Education. —On Sunday evening at Eunedin B shop Moran was presented tjy his congregation with a congratulatory address oq the ogcasjqo of tho Cathedral being freed from debt, and hie own Beventy-seoond birthday, which took place on Saturday. Iu replying he look advantage to strongly denounce the wrong dope to the Catholics by the preseqt sys'em qf 'pdpcation. He urged every Uaiboljo to refuge to vote for eyery candidate, no nutter who he was, who refused to concede justice to Catholic schools. Ha ass Tied chat a subsidy to Catholic schools would promote ecpnopy, pointing out that if ten thousand phijdren amending Catholic schools were withdrawn and sent £6 pujslip schools, the cost to the colony would at ence be £40,000, whereas the subsidy proposed last year of £2 pet head would only gome to £20,000.

Pkice of vVheat. —Victorian exporters of wheat appear to obtain very much belter prices than New Zealand exporters are able to command. Goldshrough Mort and Go. repo tcn the Ist inst. : - “ Wheat has ruled ve>y firm during the month for all good milling and shipping parcels from 3s 6d to 3s Bd, with old realising up to 3s 10b'

Three Potato Crops —The Ashburton Guardian says:—Mr John Jackson of Kermode Street has shown us the finest sample of potatoes we have seen for a long time. They are Sutton’s •* Flourb-11 ” and are the second crop this season, having been planted on the 2nd January. Thirteen tubers weigh 17|lb, one of them turning the scale at Ifib. Mr Jackson has grown no less than three crops in succession of American Earlies this year. A CnmosiTT.— Mr Thomae Flannery, of Maerewhenua, showed us on Saturday night a curiosity ia the shape of a petrified egg, which had been found by him while pursuing his occupation of mining. The egg, whieh is a good specimen, being almost intact save for a slight chipping of the shell in parts, came from the wash-dirt of Mr Flannery’s claim, fifty feet below the surface of the ground. It is presumably that of a seabird, as the strata at Maerewhenua have been proved beyond all doubt to be sea deposit.—Exchange. Sporting, —At the Dunedin Paces on Monday last the Selling Race was won by Mammoc, the Provincial Handicap by Blizz >rd, Novel Race by Inveraray, Selling Two-year-old by Tempest, Two-Mile Trot by Bobby, Sf. Clair Welter by Sir Julius, Scurry by Warlock, and Consolation by Mon Loup. The attendance was large, and the dividends remarkably good, that on the Novel Race being £39 10s 61 and £3l Bs, in the St. Clair Welter £95 and £4B Bs, and in the Trot £2O 10« and £2O.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Mrs O’Brien, Registry office, Geraldine —Wants a general servant. John Murray, Manager Orari Station— Invitee tenders for ereociog fence, S. Buxton—Will address the electors at Geraldine on Monday evening next. Salvation Army—Will open fire at Winchester on Sunday afternoon next. Geraldine Town Board—Call tenders for leasing a number of tha board’s reserves. Cowan’s Clothing and Outfitting House, fimaru—Gentlemen’s natural wool underclothing on sale. Presbyterian Church, Geraldine- Social gathering on June4th will be of the nature of the annual parish gathering of former years. J. H. Baker, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch—Notice re 23,825 acres of land on Four Peaka and Wsitohi Hills Runs, in various-sized blocks, open for selection on 24th Jone. T- & J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Note the arrival, ex sailing vessel, of 14 caaes household requisites, which they have marked at a very slight advance ; also plush msutles, jickets, cloaks, wool squares, etc.