LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2076, 24 July 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Football. —The following will represent Waihi in the match with Tinrnu at Winchester on Saturday next: W. Moore, W. Stewart, A. Shallard, Kalaughar, Morrison, McLeod, Bell, Brinkman, T. Hurt (captain), H. F. Harte, Wakely, A. Hart, A. Stewart, D. Steward, and F. Shallard.

Conspiracy?. —At the S.M. Court, Dunedin, on Tuesday, Adam Elliot and 6. K. Waters were committed for trial on a charge of conspiring to hare William Donnelly apprehended and charged with having an unlicensed still. The charge preferred against Donnelly was withdrawn. Donnelly clearly proved that Waters started the still in Walker street. Geraldine Floral and Horticultural SociEXT. —A meeting of the sub-committee of this society was held on Tuesday evening last, Mr J. Williams being In the chair. It was decided to hold the spring show on the third Thursday in November. A schedule of prizes was drawn up, and the secretary was instructed to obtain prices for printing a number of the same.

Geraldine Racing Club. —The spring meeting of this club takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 9th and 10th of September. There are seven events on the programme for each day, the total amount of stakes for the first day being £285. The chief event for this day is the Geraldine Cup, of 80 sovs. On the second day £255 will be distributed, the principal event being the Geraldine Racing Club Handicap, of 60 sovs. We have been requested to state that the hack race on the first day will be six furlongs, not one mile, as stated on the programme.

The Gisborne Murder. —From the evidence it would appear that Streeter was bis wife’s second husband, and that they did not live happily together. In her evidence Mrs Streeter said Streeter had left her twice before, 12 and 16 years since, for short periods, and her idea was that she would not bother herself much about him. Mary Price deposed that she went to Streeter’s bouse, and found Mrs Streeter and Black in the bed-room together. She said, “ Where would you be if Bob (Streeter) came in now t” Black replied, “No fear of him coming in.’’ She had a conversation with Black about Streeter’s disappearance and tha rumors against Black. The latter said, “ T know they will never find him. He is stowed away in some big vessel-” Witness said, “They say you went shooting in the bush and came back without him." He replied, “We only went 200 yards in the bush before we sat down and smoked.” Mrs Sfcrpetpr had torn up photos, belonging to her husband’s friends in the presence of witness. She said her husband bad gone to Napier. The court then adjourned.

Allesbn- Larceny.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Waimate, on Monday, Alfred Olaeo was committed for trial for the larceny of a gold watch and chain, locket, gold pencil, and aoms other small articles, the property of Mias Middleton, at the Royal Hotel. The evidence went to show that on Miss Middleton going to her room at about 8.30 on the evening of the 9th she found the door locked, heard someone inside, and saw the reflection of ' light under the door ; she called her “ the door was opened, and prisoner father, s n Foons, Sevprai boxes was found »- ' ©pened, &od the and drawers had various floor was strewn with pap&. • an< j articles. The police were sent . * * on prisoner being searched *he articles iic is charged with stealing were found upon him. He cross-examined the witnesses to show that he was drunk ac the time, but; though they admitted he had been drinking, they denied that he was drunk. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Tuesday, John Tozer and George Tozer, of Pleasan t Point, were charged with stealing, on or about the 17th iust., 87 sheepskins—value £lO 17s od—the property of R. Mackay, of Kaincliff. Accused were remanded until Monday, bail being refused. The Picturesque Atlas. —ln Dunedin last Tuesday, at the R.M. Court, evidence was heard io the cases brought by Bowerman Bros., Wellington, agents for the Picturesque Atlas Company of Australasia, agaiost some Peninsula residents for the balance duo on promissory notes, for the defendants it was contended that they had been swindled into signing the agreement, that one of the defendants had signed what he thought was a blank sheet of paper, while the other said if there was any printing on the paper he signed it was covered by paper. In each case defendant swore that what he gave the order for was an atlas dealing with New Zealand. The agent who got the signatures was not Bowernaan. When the parts were delivered the objection was made that they would be worn out before the whole lot were delivered, whereupon Bowerraan produced a bound copy, and delivery was taken, still under the impression that the atlas related to New Zealand, the purchaser only glancing at the portrait of Captain Cook. Promissory notes were given, now the defendants refused to pay these notes. Judgment was reserved. :

Tbmuka Fire Brigade. Cnder the superintendence of the officers of the Temuka Fire Brigade the several wells in the township were pumped out yesterday evening. Some of them gave an excellent 1 supply, far better than was anticipated. Mr James Blyth, chairman of the Town Board, and Mr Peter Coira, acting as Fire Inspector, were present during the operations. The Rev. J. Berry.—The Rev. J. Berry, senior Wesleyan minister for Wellington, has received an invitation to take charge of a Melbourne church after the end of the current year, and announced the fact to liia congregation at a prayer meeting held at the conclmron of Sunday eight service. Mr berry said he had no desire io leave New Zealand, for he had never come across any place that he liked so well, but, possibly bis terra of usefulness in this colony bad come to an end, and he asked that the congregation would pray; .that the Divine guidance might, be given to him as to what course he ought to take. New Defence Scheme. •—The New .Zealand Times publishes some details of the hew defence scheme. , Practically there will be no increase of the Permanent Force, with'the exception of a few torpedo men. It is proposed to appoint an Imperial officer at each of the four principal ports, where a partial-pay system is to be adopted. Witk regard to volunteers about 3000 men will ha wanted, and if enough volunteers are not procurable power will ha asked to draft a certain number of first-class militia. Each man will be able to earn £5 to £6 per year. The country corps are not to be abolished, but those which like may become rifle clubs by attending four parades per year. The total extra cost is estimated at £20,000. Temuka Literary Society.— The fortnightly meeting of the above society took place on Tuesday evening, when there was a fair attendance. The president, the { Rev. J. Dickson, occupied the chair. One new member was elected, after which Mr Gillespie read a paper illustrative of the life and character of Lord Olive. The essay was a very comprehensive one, and gave a capital outline of the events loading io the establishment of British supremacy in India. Mr W, Cooper followed with an essay on Warren Hastings, who he considered had consolidated the civil nower of the Empire. Mr J. McLean selected for his subject Sir Henry Havelock, of whom he wrote a very instructive and graphic biography. Mr J. Fileman'a brief account of Sir Colin Campbell’s Indian experiences gave a good idea of the causes leading to the Sepoy mutiny, but time did not permit of. anything but a mere outline of the principal events being given. The papers were criticised by Messrs H. M. Miles, J. Cooper, J. Sira, and the chairman. The criticisms disi played considereblo thought, the question being raised as to whether so large a population would continue to submit to be governed by a mere handful of an alien r°ce, or whether in course of time .the British yoke would hot be cast aside. Dr Kureom Bux, who was present with his secretary, made a few brief remarks expressive of the pleasure he had derived from the evening’s entertainment. His secretary also spoke to a similar effect. The next gathering of the society will be on Tuesday next, and will assume the character of a aooinl evening, and readings, songs, elc,, will be contribu'ed by members.

SYNOPSIS OF. ADVERTISEMENTS.

A. R. Allan —Notice rt unpaid accounts. W. Walker, Waitohi—Has seed wheat, oats, and ryegrass for sale. A. M. Clark, Terauka—lnvites tenders for ploughing, etc., at Albury. Wm. Palmer, Geraldine Announces that ho has let ploughing at. Buhner Crossing. J. Mundell & Co.—Hold sale of horses at Geraldine on Wednesday next ; buyer for Indian market will be present. T. & J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Advertise special notice; to the public stating that as all their; eolonially-bought goods, and three-fourthsj of their foreign supplies are bought fort cash, they are able to servo the public well ; enumerate lines of largo clearing purchases just to hand.