LOCAL. AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2074, 19 July 1890, Page 2

LOCAL. AND GENERAL.

Wbsibyan Ohtjboh, Temuka.—The Hot. R. S. Bunri will ooaduct the morning and evening services in the above church tomorrow, and will preaoa at Waitohi in the afternoon.

Probable Candidates.—The DuDed'? Star publishes a list of the probable cand'd*tes for the whole colony. It has the South C interbnry candidates as Mr Tornbull for Titmru. Mnjor Steward and Messrs G. Boreham and Manchester for Waimate, and Meßsrn Bux'en, lilmdes and Twomey for Ger-ilriiae. Wonderful where this information came from.

Land.— According to the Mail a petition is being Bigned in the Oatnarn district asking the Government to cut up the B j n Lomond t»nd Maerewhenuu runs, containr in« 55,000 sees, 8000 of whiah is fit for seitleoient, the balance being fit for small graz ng farms of from 1000 to 6000 acres. The cutting up would settle 80 families on the land.

Temuka Salbyakds.—The y*rds which are being eree'ed in Temuka by Mr J. H. Dean for Messrs J. Mundell and Co. will, we are told, be completed by the middle of next Month. The opening date ha 9 not yet been fixed, but doubtless due notice of it will be given shortly.

Football.—A footbill match Waihi v. Temuka takes place on the Temuka Park grouod this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The names of the TeTiuka team have already appeared. The following will represent Waihi • Moore, Kalaugher, Stewarts (3), Ball, Wak'ly, Brinkman, T. H»rt (captuin), A. Hart, H. Harte, James, Mor rison, McLeod, and F. Shallard.

Bubglaby.—A man named John Palmer broke into the Oamaru Post Office, bat got nothing for hia trouble. He left his boots behind, and was captured early the Dext morning by Detective O'Brien. Educational.— The Educatioa Board of Otngo have appointed a committee on Dr Stenhoiise's motion, to erqnire into the injurious eflaotß of school life, with a view of checking physical deterioration. The mover urged gymnastics dancing, nod curtailment of tlie hours of study as palliatives. •;■■■■-■••■•' Government Land Salk.—ln a previous issve we stated that a gedtleman in Geraldine bought land at 10s per acre and sold it immediately afterwords at £1 10s. We now learn that be had this offer before lotH had been drawn for the land, and bad closed with it. As soon as it was known that he had got the laad be was offered another £1 per acre for it, that is, £2 10a per acre altogether, but he felt bound by hi* word, aod sold it to the man who hsd offered £1 10a. This is how the pablic esute has been given away.

Trade Unionism.—ln Oamaru there is a Shearers and Laborers Union, and a'so a Farmers and Employers of L»bor Club. At Pukeuri last Tuesday evening a meeting was called to form an Employers Union, and Mr Bireham, the secretary of the Shearers and Laborers Union, attended. At first a arose as to whether Mr Boreham would be slowed to remain in the room, but it resulted in Mr Boreham being asked to addreßs the meeting. He did so, and the programme he 'aid down regarding the relation of farmers and their employe's was so satisfactory that he got a most cordial vote of thanks, snd was apecio'ly requested to pay the place another visit and deliror another address. Charitable Aid.—At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board the question of dealing with four pstieuts discharged from the Lunatic Asylum was considered, and it was decided that it was not desirable that 'hey should be admitted to the Benevolent Asylum. The trustees of the asylum met afterwards, and it was resolved "That as no convenience existed at the Benevolent Asylum for the safe custody of such persons as four under notice, and as in the opinion of the trustees, it is undesirable to admit discharged lunatic patients among the old people now in the instituiion, the application for the admission of the four persons mentioned bo declined."

Domestic Servants. —At a wellattended meeting of those desirous of forming a Domeatie Servants' Union in Dnnedin a committee was appointed to draw up rules. Miss Morrison, pecretary of the Tailoreases' Union, strongly urged the formation of a Servants' Home; which would also serve as a bureau from which, if it were placed under a competent matron, mistresses could rely on getting good servants. Several of those present confirmed the statement which had been challenged that servants had to get up in some places shortly after midnight to do washing, and it was said to be the rule in several places to have the washing out at 6 30 a.m., so as not to interfere with the ordinary work. Tbmuka Bkass Band—A meeting of those interested io forming a brags band for Terjsuka was held in the Wesleyan Hall last evening. There was a good attendance. Mr J. Watt was voted to the chßir, Mr J. A. McCaskill being appointed secretary, pro tern. On the motion of Mr Whitehead, Beconded by Mr Kidd, it was decided to invite application in the Musieal Monthly for the position of bandmaster, who must be a good cornet player ; the applicatioos to be in by August 15tb. It was resolved to invent the instruments in three, trustees, and to nsk three gentlemen to act as such. Messrs Rutland, Watt, and Whitehead were appointed a committee to arrange for yestiDg the instruments in trustees and to receive names of those wishing to join the band. It was deoided to hold the next meeting on August 15th. The meeting terminated with the usual compliment to the chair. At the _ close 18 gave their names as willing to join the band. The Mtjbdbr of Stkbetkb.—A search party has found the body_ of Rob°rt Streeter, in a hole a short distance from where deceased and his W6re fencing. The locality is about 40 miles from Gisborne, io a very rough country beyond the oil springs. A message states that there is evidence of Streeter having been murdered, and, although the body isio an advanced state of decomposition, it is thought, there will be no difficulty in identifying the remains. Dr Innes left Gisborne for the locality of the murder, and an inquest will beheld at Whatatnhu. William Black, charged with the murder, and Streeter's wife, are to leave Gisborne in charge of the police, to be present at the inquest, Detective Campbell, of Wellington, arrived at Gisborne aßd proceeds to the scene of the murder. It will be remembered that there was illfeeling between Black and Streeter, jealousy being the cause ; that the two were out shooting together, that Black-came home saying that Streeter took the buff, and cleared out, and that Black has since lived with Streeter's wife and has worn Streeter's clothes.

Coal Island Gold Fields.—The nsws from Co fl i Island diggings is generally of a favourab'e character. Mr Simpson, the Government engineer, has visited the diggings, and authorised expenditure on tracks to the various creeks, which will make work on the Island less arduous. As regards gold-getting, most of the men seem satisfied with their earnings. Bragg's party took out 22ozi for a week's work, a nugget of 10$ ozs being among it. The most sensational item comes from Crayfish la'and, where two well known diggers, Callen and Clark, who have been working together for a quarter of a century are reported to have found quartz on the beach, and to have a ton of stone which is said to be extremely rich, so much so that it is not thought advisable to give the estimated yield until more authentic information is to hand. Suffice it to say that a few tons of such stuff will make (he old men comfortable "for life. The bend of what appears to ba the reef is north and souih tovards the main land, and it is to the latter that the diggers ore looking for something great if trackn ore out to enable them to get abou', Two men, it is said, bad come round by steamer to secure a cla'm on Crayfish Island, which Is only about half a mile across. One of the prospectors came on board the steamer, and showed samples of the stone, in which gold was plainly seen. The quarlz collected by Allen and Clark is overgrown with kelp. Bits of the stone shown ora thickly impregnated with gold. j

Geraldine School Committee. —A report of the last ordinary meeting and of a Bpeci'll meeting of this committee will be found on our fourth page. Cheap Railway Excursion. The railway authorities advertise a cheap ooeday excursion to Cliristchurch onthe24th, and excursion tickets on the 23rd and first train on the 24th available for return until the 28th. The Cbristchurch Steeplechases take place on the 24th and 26th.

Temuka Florac and Horticultural Society.—The committee of the above society have now issued their preliminary schedule of exhibits for the annual show which on this occasion takes place on January 8, 1891. Copies are obtainable from Mr N. C. Oathro, the secretary, and from/Mr E. C. Dann. The schedule is a very comprehensive oner, and should draw a number of exhibits. The secretary has also received, through the courtesy of Air M. Murphy, a copy of the last annual report of the Canterbury Fruitgrowers' Association. This is available to Members of the society. Geraldine Literary and Debating Society—The monthly meeting, of tt.ia. society was held in the library of the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday eveninit last. There was a geod attendance, Mr F. Wilson Smith being in the chair* The programme for Ihe evening was impromptu speaking, aod some eight subjects were drawn and spoken 00.. It was decided te hold a debate at the next meeting on the question "Are the pleasures of hop' 1 or the pleasures of memory the greatest.?" The Rev. A. B. Todd will take 1 the side of hope, and Mr 5 /i Cunningham that of memory. An Exciting Advektfre.—On Tbnr* day last the township of Temuk* presented quite a deserted appeirance, a large proportion of the .male inhabitants (to the number of some nineteen) having started in various vehicles for the Kakahn, their object being to wage warefare against tee hares in that vicinity, which have now become so, numerous as to, threaten the total destruction of the remains of the Kakahn Bush, and also of the township of • Hilton. On arriving at the latter place the invading army was welcomed with every demons'ration of joy, asd the local publican was profuse in bis offers of hospitality—at sixpence a nip. A brief inspection showed th t the armament was in good order, and, with the ammunition waggons is close attendance, the jmrney was continued as far as the residence of Mr D. Mackay. Here a halt «as called, and the further order of march and method of attack arranged. Under the leadership of a galUnt officer of volunteers, the attacking force boldly scaled a gate, and, in skirmishing order, advanced against 'he numerous depredators, whom it Was their special mission to destroy.' In spite of a furious fusilade, " the merry bro»n hares went leaping over the crest of the hill," as Kingsley puts it, in .gentle and unconcerned fashion, and it was not until the accidental discharge of bo'h barrels of a fowling-piece by a geatlemao, who was' looking, in an opposite direction, had billed one of their number that they appeared to realise their danger. • Tbej then in a body made rush for one *;Gf. I Mr Garfortb's paddocks, where, however, ; being impeded by their own numbers, some eighteen fell victims to the welldirected fusila le of the attacking force Leaving, this paddock, the now elated force, full of ardour, made for . frehh woods and pastures new, and were fortunate ip coming upon quite a numberi..*f/C M their fuoßy victims. Again, the fusilwde commenced, but the smoke and din was such that, sad to relate, two of the g*ljast; attacking force were, themselves injnred. One, a genial boaiface, who for the day V, had resigned- his spiritual for duties, received a charge of No. 2, partly in his lefc arm and partly io that portion of his person which is most frequently covered by patches. Fortunately for him he cirriea a high heart, or his wounds might have been fatal. As it was theyt were sufficiently severe to need prbmpe attention. With ready p'ompttrtle on ) of the parly (with an eye to his business, applied a pl-ister of Oelem*nV D.S.Ft mustard, under the impreHsioo that what wnu'd draw a cold from the head nighextract a 8"ot. It on y extracted *ome thing thai sounded far from a blessing. On m>ture coosiderMion, the Miff.irer was conveved to the commi-sanat depdfc, and, everything of a liqa'd c'iar-icter having been cireful'y removed from him, he-was left to his fate. In the confuaion caused by this catastrophe, the fact th <t the other member of the party hid been, injured was overlooked. Attention was drawn to h'm by his asking feeh y for some of the Ternuka Cordial Companj's genuine strsaparilla (m the in •nufacturu pt whicH he was supposed to lihvh an interest.) On examina'iin it was found that he had received eever»l pelletß of No. 3 in aed about the cranium. To the fact pf his wearing a heivy felt hut at the time.must be nacribed hi? escape from dissolution. The shot shot into his cranium (in which he happened to have ample room), and vital purta were uninjured. Had'the position of the two individuals been reversed the effects might have been fatal. A g»rb r ed version of the above reached the Ternuka townsl ip io the course of the afternoon, and the remaining inhabitants naturally frit uneasy. The appearance of the disabled, however, prompt'y dispelled all fear of their o'timate reoovety, and, the ordinary precautions agaiust feverish symptoms having been taken (viz., in the strict determination of the local publicans not to supp'y lemonade, etc., without the cash), it was thought that they would very promptly be in a condition to resume their ordinary avocations. This has proved to be the ose,

N.Z.; Railways--ftotioa re cheap excursion to Chriatcharch, etc. Temuki Floral and Horticultural Society—Notice re preliminary schedule for show on January Bth, nnd annual report of Canterbury Fruit Growers Association. )Jaa. Harrison, Temuka (late A. K. Allan—Announces that he baa for sale a yell-selected Btock of Indian, Ceylon, Chinu, and packet teas, groceries, crockery, ironmongery, oils and painta, oats, chaff, flour, etc. j agent for Nimmo and Blair's celebrated garden seeds; liberal diecouot for cash.