The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2057, 10 June 1890, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Salbyards.— The p'ana and specifications for these yards can ha seen to-day at the Temuka Leader Office. Maori Ball. —A Maori ball, to celebrate a double wedding, takes place in the Terauka Volunteer Hall this evening. Winchester Fair.— The usual sale of stock at Winchester takes place to day. Numerous entries are advertised by Messrs J. Mundell and Co. and Messrs H. B. Webster and Go.

Temuka Skating Rink.- Lovers of roher skating will have an opportunity of enjoying themselves in the Temuka Skating Rink on Thursday and Saturday evenings next, on which occasions it will he open under the management of Mr J. C. Lyon, New Plymouth Murder.— Mahi Kahi, the Maori, has been brought before the Resident Magistrate’s Court in New Plymouth. The Crown Prosecutor said he had forty-three witnesses to examine. The case is proceeding, and is likely to occupy the Court for several days. Overdue Rates, Eto. —fn our advertising columns it is notified that all rates, rents, etc,, duo to the Temuka Town Board and Board of Health, will be sued for if not paid before the l»l July nex‘. Ratepayers and leasees behind with their payments should take the hint and settle up, thereby saving themselves troub’e and expense.

Geraldine Rifles.— ln an advertisement in our last issue the officers and men of the Geraldine Rifle corps tendered their cordial thanks to the townspeople for their liberal contribution of prizes for the annual prize firing, which this year took place on the 26th May. The trophies will be presented to the winners by Lieut.Colonel Briley on Thursday evening. The Roman Catholic Church, Temuka.—We are glad to be able to state that the Rev Father Fauvel is improving in health, though not able to attend to his duties. Last Sunday the Rev. Father Binsfield came out from Timaru and conducted both morning and evening services, at both of which he preached very earnest sermons to very large congregations,

Sir Julius Vogel.—The Evening Post Siiye that it h'is goo I authority for saying that Sir Julius Vogel intends to sued for New Plymouth at next election ; also that the defence forces are to be reorganised on the basis of Genera l Edwards’s report, in which a partially paid force will be the most prominent feature. The scheme is said to be of l uge proportions, involving considerable expense. Thi; Policy op the Government. —Mr Percival, who addressed his constituents in Christchurch last Friday evening, advocated a vigorous policy of land administration to secure a set tlement of the people on the soil. He cenaidered tout there had been no improvement in the railway management, as the Commissioners had irritated the emploje', harassed the farmers, and overtaxed the* merchants. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously.

Obituary.—Mr F. J. Garrick, of the fi m of Garrick. Cowlishaw and Fisher Solicitors, died on Saturday night aged 57*. He had been an invalid for two years. The immediate cause of death was t : s. He arrived in Canterbury in 1862, and took an active p3.lt in politics. He wan a member of the Pnot/inpul Council and Provincial Solicitor. Hs papreeoDloP 3t. Albans in tha House of Representatives from the formation of that electorate to 1887.

MASONIC. —Ths regular meeting of (lie Southern Star Lodge, No. 619, 8.C., was held in the Masonic Hull, Geraldine, on Thursday evening hst, Bro. G. H. Patrick, K.W.VI, presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, a quantity of correspondence was dealt with. The lodge decided to hold a b-zaar or conversazione during August of September all the members preaenjt forming themselves into a committee for getting up tbp same. They also decided to csdl a meeting of «£! the members of the lodge for Thursday next, to take steps with regard to the matter. After routine business the lodge was dosed by the R.W.M. a 1.9.30 p.m.

A. Legal Quibble. —A nice legal point woe raised in Auckland in of Kdwnyd George for ciruilly knowing a girl unde; fourteen. The defence .< as that ho had grounds for believing her over fourteen', 'fno jury returned a verdict of “guilty*- bnttlio Judge disagreed. Mr Tole, for the defence, urged that the Judge, as the Court, could override the jury’s verdict, under the proviso of last years' Agt in regard to “ reasonable belief, ’’ which aiys »f If i n , l ’-e opinion of the Court or jury the pnku\er, etc.” Mr Justice Connoly reserved fcljc point for the Court of Appea'. Temuka Floral amp II obtictjlt ur a l Society, —A meeting of the comasittee of the Tetnuka Fioral and Horticultural Society was held at Mr (Jathro’s office on Friday eyonipg last, ft was decided to hold the nejft annual /eQiflpstit|nn show on the S h January, and h op|b-pom r mittes was appointed to prepare a sghenl«''e of exhibits. It was also decided to 'hold a show, for exhibition only, in November next, on a date which will be duly ann.ounced. At the annual show a prize of two guineas will be given for the bast-kept cottage garden, a prig-i of one guinea for the second b*Bt, and a prigA of a set of garden tools for the third best. Band of Hope and Abstinence Society.—A meeting of this association was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening fast. There was a very large attendance of' adults tj;id young people. JLtev. J. Dickson presided, and, after devotional services, gave an address, ! pointing out that temperance advocates have been charged witfr and ruining trade and taking the bread opt of the mouths of those earning an honest living, while the ruin daily created by the sale of strong drink was forgotten or disregarded ; showing that a boy who cultivates sobriety from right motiyes becomes truly manly, flnd social, and industrious, and philanthropic, apd Chriatnke ; drawing attention to the use‘of at p edge ; warning all against this evil, and illustrating h.s remarks by anecdotes b?r7l y adapted t 0 Hie young. A nunaber of hymns v?ep,e spng, and recitations and readings, and ao£os a o d dialogues aw” , b £ T , Messrs J- McCaskilf, jj , Mo.Caakill, E. Smith, and others, and a pleasat . evening spent. A good programme was announced for the next evening, ,yf jyiuch due notice will be given

TbMUKA I/ITEHARY SOCIETY. The fortnightly meeting of the above will !»ke place lhis evening In the Oddfsllows’ Hal'. The programme will consist of readings from favorite unhors, and short essays on authors’ lives, habits, and works by the members. ’

Temuka Fire Brigade.—On last Frj. day evening (tie caretaker of the Fire Brigade station neglected to put iu the hoie, with the result that next morning it was discovered cut. The damage done is not great, a« it was cut in about the middle of the hohdred-feet length, and now can be made into two fifiy-feet lengths, but it will cost the brigade a few shillings to repair H. The general impression is that it was not a piece of larriki'niam, but the act of one who, wanted in a playful but emphatic way to remind the caretaker of his dnt : es. • 11 ' A Foolish Business. Saturday William Farmer Was brought up, charged with larceny as a, bailee. He pretended ho was a farmer and hired a mas. named Alhngton, and after pawning his own watch borrowed AllingtonV chain ' for appearance sake. On Allmgton’s chain were some trinket', including a nuggetJ of gold worth 7e 6d, and these Farmer gave away. When later, on All ngton claimed his chain Farmer could not account for the trinkets, and he wag arrested. Hie excuse was dial he had beeu drinking. He was remanded for further inquiries. Narrow escape.— An eigh!-yoar-old son of Mr W. P.itiick. Gapes’s Valley, hud » very narrow escape from drowning last week. His brother, a lad of.about twelve years of age, after drawing » bucket of water .from the well with the wind'a-s, went to put the cover of the well on again, and the little fellow, who was standing near, attempted to push the cover inti i s pNce, with the n»sn’t that the cover slipped »nd fell into the well, the child who lost

hia balance, taking a header after it. The well was Home 32ft'deep, with 37ft of water in it. The elder boy, with great pris»nce of mind, lowered the bucket immediately, and then ran for Mr. Patrick, who wan a short distance aw«y. The Titter seized u rope and reached the well just io , tiqie to s«e the child rise to the surface of the water and clutch the bucket. Mr Patrick immediately wept down and secured him, and, help haviugbeen obtained father and child were drawn to the top. The child must have fallen perpendicularly, as beyond a slight bruise ,on his head he w«s uninjured. H-.d the heavy corer uot gone in edgeways and thus dived io the bottom, or hid the child rtruck bin head ia falling, he would piobab'y have been stunned and never risen io the surface; or even had the brother, who deserves every prais • for h'S prompt setino, not lowered the bucket immediately, the probability is that a fatal accident would have to have (o be recorded, Woodbury School.— The following is the inspeolor’s report laid before the committee of the Woodbury School at their last meeting Staff: Head teacher. Joseph Greaves, Dl; assistant, Isabel Williamson, D; pupil te.cher, Amy Fifield, second year. Attendance ; On roll, 99 ; average roll for last quarter, 98; average attendance, 84. Distribution of work : The he»d teacher takes cTsses Standard IV. to Standard VII., the assis'a' t Stand .rd 1. and Standard 111, the pupil teacher P. and Standard 11, Reranks—Toe daily attendance Las been ranch reduced by sickness; time-table suitable. Methods, etc. ; It speaks well for the efficiency and discipline of this school that under the new assistant and pupil teacher the ordinary work was going on ilk great rmoothaers rn T:.- Vbseujc roao'-m

’M? CLeave 0 , Tvi»o wca from a severe attack of i''fl ier.z». Mr Greaves' clashes were in charge of the pupil teacher —M sa Fifield—and it was gratifying to see with what tac* and skill this young teacher was pefonniug her arduous task. Order and diqqip’ine ; Very good. Buildings, etc. ; The buildings and fences are in good condition, The clock, the handle of the junior class room door, the blinds, and the door of the.boys* closets are all in need of repair. Cleanliness, etc : Satis. I factory, Wants ; Hat ptga for porches.— Jas Gibson Gow, M.A., Inspector. CONCERT AND UoNGE AT GaPES’S VaLley.—A highly supcqsaful concert and dance was held in Gapea’o yalley Schoolroonj on Friday eyening last, in aid jof thp school funds. The room was crowded tp fhp door. Major Moore, chairman of the School Oumnpttee, occupied the chair, and stated the purpose for which the gathering was held. The programme was opened by Miss Andrews snd Messrs Love an i Crow playin« a selection on the pi.no, violin, and piccolo. Major Moore gitve a hpmorous reading from Mrs Caudles Lectures,,for vvhiph lie had to respond to an encore ; in the second Major Moore gave a similar reading, and >vag ag.in encored. Mj McCormick brought fjqpd the house with 1 Killaloo,' and had to respond to an uncniatake .ble encore, repeating tha last verso. Miss Andrews was very successfnl with the song ‘By hook, or by crook,’ and in response to an encore sang ‘ The summer shower.'* In second part the same lady sang ‘The reign of the roses ’ very sweetly. Mr W. McGibbon secured I an encore for his rendition of ‘ Tapping at tl;e garden gale,’ and responded with A free lancet Miss Ifunjop was very ! successful with the songs ‘ We’d better i bide u wee,’ ‘ Love not, 1 and ‘The song forme, 1 An encore to (he lust song was " ot r^P° n(i ed to. Messrs Moule and AioGibbon were also encored for their Singing of the duet ‘ Come o’er the moonlit sea, jsish vya accompanied the singers on tha piapo. The psjpil yotes of thanks were pgcQrcJed the siijgors and those who assisted, A daqge wa§ held afterwards, which was largely patronised, tiefreshrnents were provided by the committee, and a very enjoyable time was spent.

SYNOPSIS ,0 F AD^ERTISEMBNTS

Weeing Mijfoyd—-Wants an under piougbjymn, GOAHDtAK o(}fce, au iei lady a buck wanted, 1 ukAuka Office, Ternuka—Reward for return of lost £2O-note. J, Mundell & Co. —Hava extended time for receiving lender* for erection of saleyard* at Te'myikg, Geraldine Floral, Horticub ural, and Industrial Society—• Meeting in Oddfellows' 1 Hall on Friday eyening next ; paper by Mr f. Pye, Tensuka District High Sobool Musical end drapjutio ecfertainmeuj;, by p.apiio and amateurs, ia aid the prize fi,mdl on Fri- I day, 27tb June, I