LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2073, 17 July 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Scotsburn Ball. Owing to wee weather Una bull, which was arranged for the night of the IKb, has been postponed unti' Friday, the 18th, at 8 p.m. Divorce. —In the Divorce Court, Wellington the Chief Justice made a rule absolute in the cases of Neihon v. Neilson, and Malcolm v. Malcolm. A decree nisi was granted in the following cases : Apostle Lambert v. Annie Lambert and William McFarlane j Oscar Cederland v. Emily Cederland and George Rondle j and Sarah Arnold v. Edward Arnold.

A Httmane Sentence. At the City Court, Dunedin, Charlotte Hooper, a widow with five children, was charged with the larceny of a postal order for £6. It appeared that the woman was without food or firing and finding the order on the street, she purchased blankets, wood, and coal. The children were almost starving. She was convicted and ordered to coma up for sentence when called on.

Ambitious Proposals. — At Monday’s meeting of the Christchurch Agricultural and Pastoral Association, arrangements were made for the - erection of a grand stand, under which will be a booth, diningroom, ladies apartment, &c. The money is to be raised in 100 debentures of £25, bearing interest at 7 per cent and repayable in ten years’ time. Arthur Olamtett.— Thisdistinguiahed gentleman has arrived in Wellington, and is making the best of his way to Christchurch. It will be remembered that Clampett represented himself as a brother of J. L, Sullivan, the pugilist, last year, and had to fly from Christchurch. Some of the religious people of Christchurch have now brought him back. Slew OP the Times.— Burg’aries appear frequent in Christchurch. Last Friday night (he office of Mr J. Brown, timber merchant, was broken into. An unsuccessful attempt ! was made to open the safe. Last Tuesday night Messrs Lawsey, Light, and Co.’s grocer’s shop was entered through a window, and a small sum in change was taken from the till. The Poisoning Cask.— The inquest on the body of Mrsß-nnet was resumed on Tuesday, The young man Cimberworth, formtrly assistant to Mr Fi'zgerald, chemist, said that he had no recollection of filling the m orpliia bott'e. He had filled a number of j irs, but not recollect anything about them. The jury returned a verdict of ao idental death and acquitted everyone of blame.

Burglary.— Curing Church lime on Spnday. evening Mrs Drinkwell’s grocers’ shop and dwelling house, Madras street, Christchurch, was entered through a window while the occupants were absent. The key of the safe was taken out of a drawer in, the bedroom, the safe opened, and £52 in notes, gold, and silver stolen. The thief went out by the back door, which was left open. Education Case. —An important cise under the Education Act was heard in the Kaiapoi R.M. Court last Wednesday. R. Williams, although living nearer the main school, preferred sending his children to the Flax'on aide school, The committee of the latter refused them admittance, so ho sued the chairman for £SO damages, and the assertion of his right. Mr Whitefoord, 8.M., gave judgment for plaintiff, for nominal damages and costs.

Magisterial At the R.M. Court, Temuka, yesterday morning, before W. U. Slack, Rsq., J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for being drunk, in default the usual alternative, Jao.es Tucker, laborer, of Arowhenua, was charged that on the morning of the 15th unlawfully break into a place of public worship, to wit, the Salvation Army Barracks, On the application of the police the accused was remanded for a week to enable them to collect oyidence.

Black &wans. —Mr N. 0. Nicholas has procured two splendid black swans which he has placed in the creek near the Temuka cemetery. They are quite tame, and accept food readily. Visitors, however, are cautioned not to disturb them unnecessarily, so that they may become accustomed to their new abode. It would be pleasant if other people with opportunities would follow Mr Nicholas’s example, and add to the limited stock of ornamental waterfowl in the park, lagoon, and creek.

Brajjs Band.— A movement is on foot to establish a brass band for Temuka. Some years ago such a one existed, and the performers attained a considerable degree of proficiency, and were enabled to impart much pleasure on summer evenings by their out-door concerts. There is plenty of musical talent in Temuka, both developed and latent, and it is to be hoped that the meeting which will be held in the Wesleyan Hall tomorrow evening to discuss the matter will be well attended and, as musical meetings should be, harmonious.

Accident. —An accident, fortunately unattended with serious results, occurred at Temuka yesterday. Mr A. W. Gaze and Mr A. H, Anderson, of Christchurch, were leaving the Wallingford Hotel in a gig belonging to Mr 0. Story, when the hoise commenced to rear, end coming down with one hoof or, the footpath, slipped. He piling,d aga'n, but was unable to recover hi* footing. Mr G«Ze jumped out of. the gig and held the horse down whjle the harness was removed, but both shafts of thp gig were broken. The horse was uninjured. The Sta«b. —Mr D, Christie Murray, the well-known novelist, who has b'-en travelling through the colony for the past siv months, has decided to adopt the stage as a profession. In early youth he he Had an ambition to be an ador, but was dissuaded by friends from blooming one, and then he took to novel-writing, He came through this colony some months ago, and If) Auckland he wrote a New Zealand play entitled “Chums." _ Ho wan •**lliog with the company which was r , o> ;- „ , h ■ uteoe, but when they reached Kd!alV foun" o- of actors had not arrived. told Mr Murray that there was noting for it but to close th o theatre The old desire to be an aotojr pama hack to M Murray, and be at once *o»anfcw«rf to fiU (he absent man's place. He filled successfully that bo b*B now decided to rema'n upon the ftagd. Winchester.--■ The first meeting of the members of the newly-formed Recreation and Amusement Society was held in St. John the Evangelist’s school and parish room on Tuesday evening last. lortyfive members were present. A short address was giypn. by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, Mr Harrison following with a resumi of the work of the pmmitto*, afterwards the rules were read by £hp secretary for the information of the I members, Ap°l°g‘ e9 were ma< *® * or " r DeHenzy and Mia* Young who were unavoidably absent pwjng to illness m Mr Deßenzy’s family, Tfcp following names were added to the p l management, viz. : Messrs T. Har an Pepperill, and Mist Hart, making fifteen in all. Amusement of all kinds were indulged in, the elder members showing a preference for draughts fln4 fWW® 8 ® a like character. Several songs and recitations were given, and a very enjoya fe , evening was spent. The comfortab e. well-lighted room filled with happy, smiling faces, bent on rational, amusement furnished ample proof that the society supplied a desideratum, and it confidently honed ,that this meeting be but the harbinger of numberless others tending to enjoyment, goodwill, and the mutual sympathy of the inhabitants of Winchester. ,

Lung Worm.—lt is reported that lung worm has made its appearance in the Wellington province, and that the mortality is great. Football, — E match between teams picked from the Temuka District High school and the Catholic school took place yesterday afternoon. The game w«s very well contested, and resulted in a draw, each side scoring three points. For lh« High school tries were obtained by C. Walker (2) and P. McOiskill (I), each attempt at goal being unsuccessful. SptlUne for the Catholic boys obtained a try, f'om which he kicked a neat goal. Messrs Anderson and Goldstenn acted as umpires, while Mr R. McLeod officiated as referee.

Saltation Army, Temuka.— I n u Monday evening, aftei the teaj and while the hall was being c eared for the meeting, a large processioa, headed by the Timaru Brass Band (composed of lads and lasses), marched the streets. The inside meeting s*arted at 7.30, Ensign Newbold, A.D.0., leading. Mrs M jor Hammond, Captain Cutler (Timam), and Captain Rattray nod Lieut. Scott (Geraldine) were also present. There was a large attendance, the building being packed to the door. After singing and prayer Captain Cutler read from the Scripture* the 15th chapter of St. Luke. Lieut. Scott g T 3 out a hymn, and Ensign Newbold gave a short ske'ch of the recent Christchurch council. Captains Rattray and Cutler led the testimonies, and an address by Lieut. Scott (an old Temuka soldLr) was well received. Captain Rattray then gave a solo and an address. Captain Cutler addressed the meeting, urging all to seek God. Ensign Newbold delivered a short and earnest appeal, and after some prayer the meeting closed. Lieut. Waugh and Cadet Woodhill may congratu'ate themselves on the success of the demonstration, the proceeds from which go to the formation of a Brass Band.

Geraldine Floral and Horticultural SoOIEfT. —A meeting of ibis society was held io the Oddfellows’Hall, Geraldine, on Tuesday evening las'. There was a very good attendance, the President, Dr H. Fteh, occupying the chair. As previously arranged, Mr A. Fisher read an extract from th a Lyttelton Times on “ Rose Culture,” and Mr J. Pye a piper on " Root Pruning," the writer dealing more especially with apple trees. Considerable discussion followed the reading of the latter paper, most of those present contributing some little information on the root pruning, detived either from pr«otical experience or from observation. Hearty votes of thunks were accorded to Messrs Fisher and Pye. It was decided that MrGrifflo should read a paper at the next meeting on “The Peach.” This should prove a paper of exceptional interest to gardeners of every grade, as of late years the failure of the peach tree in New Zealand, where in years gone by it grew to such perfection, has attracted very much attention. A meeting of the committee was held afterwards, when it was decided to hold a spring show about November next j no prizes to be given, but certificates of merit to be awarded. The committee decided to hold a special meeting of members in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday evening nex‘, when a schedule of priz s will be drawn np. The hope was expressed that as many members as possible would be present at the meeting. Holloway’s Pills.— The stomach and its troubles cause more discomfort and bring more unhappiness than is commonly supposed. The thousand ills that settle there may be prevented or dislodged by the judicious use of these purifying Pills, which act as a sure, gentle, anti-acid aperient, without annoying the nerves of the moat susceptible, or irritating the most delicate organisation. Holloway’s Pills will bestow comfort and confer relief on every headachy, dyspeptic, and sickly sufferer, whose tortures make him a burden to himself and a bugbear to bis friends. These Pills have long been the popular remedy for s weak stemaob,for a disordered liver, or a paralysed digestion, which yield without difficulty to their regulating, purifying, and tonio qualities.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Geraldine County Council-—lnvite fenders for the post of ranger of the Gerald'ne Flat Water District.

A. E. Cox, Geraldine—lnvites tenders for feeding off 17 acres of turnips with the use of 7 acres of grass land. Executors late Angus Macdonald—Have accepted Nicholas Francis' tender for ploughing, and Behrens and Co.’s tender for fencing, at P-ikahi. J. Ballantyne & Co,, Timaru—Notify that tb<-ir great half-yearly clearance *“ale commenced yesterday and will continue up to the 19th August; a positive clearance of all the season's goods having to be effected, surprising reductions in prices have been made ; see catalogues.