LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2079, 31 July 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Social at Rangitata Station.—A social will be held in the Rangitata Station school to-morrow evening, the proceeds being devoted to the school funis. The promoters have arranged a first-rate programme, and a very pleasant evening should be spent by those present. Sib WiLLiaM Fox.—Sir Wi'litm Fox, who w«s se zed on Friday night with apoplexy, in the Speaker’s Gallery of the House of Parliament Wellington, was, owing to the energetic measures of Dr Grace, well enough to be moved at 8 o’clock on Saturday morning to his own house.

Miraculous Escape.— A wave swept the steward of the e.s. Glenelg off the vessel at New Plymouth last Monday. After takisg him 10 or 12 yards away the wavs recoiled and landed him on board again. He was stunned and b«dly wounded in the head by haying been dashed against the windlass, but is progressing favorably.

Temuka Caledonian Society. A social gathering in connection w>th the Temuka Caledonian Society takes place in the Drillshed this evening, and if the weather is favorable there will doubtless be as large a gathering as on former occasions. The enjoyable character of the socials held under the society's auspices is well known.

Trades Unions. -Unionism is getting very strong in Oamaru. The farmers have now a union in Oamaru. The Shearers’ and Laborers’ Union is very strong, and the farmers are nnlting in self defence. One farmer said there was no talk about unionism in Tim*ru, but another replied that the fever had not yet reached so far yet.

Accident. —The second son of Mr J. W. Higgins, carpenter, Temuka, had a very narrow escape from serious injury on Tuesday last. In company with other children he was proceeding along the road near the public school, when they were overtaken by Mr D, MoOaskili, baker, who was driving. He called to the children to get out of the way, but Higgins ran backwards and collided with the step of the trap, fortunately falling between the two wheels. He received a nasry cut on the head and was considerably shaken. Mr Russell took the lad home in his express, and his injuries were attended to by Dr B'unden ; be is now progressing favorably. No blame whatever is attached to Mr McCaskill, but such an escape should be a caution to ohi dren to keep upon the footpaths instead of selecting the middle of the road.

Further Borrowing —The view is gaining strength among members that daring the currency of the next Parliament the Government, no matter of what men or party it may consist, will be forced to go to the London market for another loan. Curiously enough, this opinion seems to be more generally held by supporters of the present Ministry than by the followers of Mr Ballance, The reason given is, that the only alternative >o fresh borrowing will be an amount of additional taxation, which the public will be unwilling to bear. Thus Ministers will find themselves between the Scylla of another London loan and the Charybdis of unpopular taxation. They will probaby prefer to fall into the clutches of the first of these two evils. They most assuredly will if they are like the present Ministry.— Lytteltoa Times’ Wellington correspondent,

Masonic. There were about 250 brethren at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Wellington. The recent opening of a lodge in Wellington by the Grand Orient of France was mentioned, and a resolution carried unanimously protesting against the invasion of New Zealand by a foreign Masonic power, and strongly condemning those brethren who had joined the new ledge, A resolution was also passed declaring the French Orient Lodge irregular, unworthy of recognition, and that one month’s grace be given to members of it, either to retire, or be struck off the roll of lodges holding allegiance to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The treasurer’s statement was considered satisfactory. Several donations were received in the room. Votes were passed expressing regret at the death of the Earl of Carnarvon, Pro. Grand Master of England, and at the serious illness of Bro. E. T. Gillbn, Past Deputy Grand Master. Great enthusiasm was displayed by those present in the proceedings, which wound up with a banquet.

Tbmuka Literary Society. —A social gathering ia connection with the _above society took place on Tuesday evening in. the Oddfellows' Hall, Tetnaka. There was a large attendance. After a few. introductory remarks from the president, the Rev. J. Dickson, the Misses Cooper played a duet upon the pianoforte, and for such young performers exhibited no lit'le skill. Mr j. McGaskill sang 1 Sailing/ after which Miss Lee contributed ‘ The Ocean of Rost’ very pleasingly. The Rev. W. While, of Pleasant Point, made a few humorous and instructive remarks upon societies in congratulating the local society upon its success. Mr Whitehead sang ‘ The Sea ia England’s Glory/ and Mr Mogridga gave a brief but humorous reading, ‘How to GUI a Boy in the Morning/ Miss Geodey’s recitation, ‘ The Emperor and the Abbot/ was capitally giyen, apd Mr J, Sim recited ‘The Firemans Wedding’ yyith much expression. Miss McLeod sang ‘ Jock o’ Hazsldean’ and Mias Stevenson ‘ Eileeen Alannah/ A musical .selection by Miss Lilian Brown was capitally plqyes ? The president in the course of the eyeping jptrqdpped Dr Kureem gux, who, D e wqulc} (Jejivigr 3b address upop Indin. Personally he yyag pot aware whP ©r Dux was, but judging from his garb be bglipygd foe P»W© from that diar tant land in which they, as Englishmen, naturally felt interested. Dr Bax appa. rently misunderstood what was expected from him, for.be proceeded to tell a story which was apparently very amusing, although nobody knew what it was about. Doweyqr, it .©rented laugh. The doctor’s attendant gaye a of Indian ouatoma, comparing 'English rule favorably with that of his own country. He also displayed the manner in which the turban was adjusted. Yotes of thanks jyerp acpor.ded tq tljq siogeca and speakers and pprformsrs generally, 3Rd the remainder of tho evening was spent in discussing some excellent refreshments, in social converse, and in playing draughts, cards, and so forth. The committee are to be congratulated upon their successful efforts in providing for the pleasure of I tholp audleu.ee, 1 ■ I

Sib Julius Vogel.—Sir Julius Vogel has issued a writ against the Government for £13,000 being his old olaioL for commission in connection with raising loans some years ago. This settles the question of SirJulius’a re-entrance into politics in New; Zealand. He will never again try it after-this,

Intemperance. —At an inquest held last Tuesday in Christchurch on the body of a young married woman named Anna Maria Dickson who died suddenly at Richmond the evidence showed that she and her husband had been drunk for several weeks, and that death was the direct result of excessive drinking. A verdict to that effect was returned.— James Davidson, aged 55, who also,-bad been dr'nking, was found dead in bis room in a hotel in Lyttelton last Tuesday. : Caution to Contractors. —A case of some interest to carters was beard in thW^ R. Court, Timaru, last Tuesday, when S. and R. Rutherford sued J. O’Donoghua for £23 19a 2J for damage to wool. The evidence was to the effect that O’Donoghue contracted to cart the wool of the plaintiff’s, ’ and on the way to town allowed it toi getl wet. The defence was that every precaution was taken, by covering the wool; with a good- tarpaulin but that a great storm came and lasted four hours. Judgment was given for £2O fls 21 and costs. -

Church Soci al, Temuka. —This enter* tainment advertised to t-ke placa.to* morrow in connection with St. Saviour’s Church, promises to be of a very.agreeable' character. A number of Timatu friends will in the first place give some choice musical selections, and will afterwards perform the amusing farce of “ My Taro Next.” The lady characters in which’ will be taken by the Misses Lbvegrore. Refreshments will be provided, and every effort made to make the gathering of s sociable character. , In spite -of there, having been so many other entertainments 'lately it is expected from theready way in which tickets are selling that there will; ,be a good attendance.:. < Good Tempi.ary. —On Monday evening la social in connection .with .the Temuka iLodge of Good Templars was held ip, tbs Social Hall, and; in spite of the inclement 5 iweather,. there was a large attendance of ‘members and friends, Mr R.'Metaon ’occupied the chair, and in the course of his remarks stated that the lodge had between SO and 40 members, and their numbers wore steadily increasing. Songs I were sung by Messrs Chalmers, J., ' McCaskill, and L. Tombs; readings by I Messrs Barr and D. McCaskill, and I Misses Lynch and McCallum. The Black Star Band made their first appearance and dispensed some excellent music. The members ere Messrs. Colville (violin), Qoodwillie (accordion), Elder (bones), and Kroon (tambourine). Dating the evening refreshments were handed round, and altogetbei a most enjoyable social closed, at 10 p.m. ; Infelicity.— Occasional'y victims of domestic infelicity are given away by the wife, of their bosom. A Gisborne man advertised in the papers that he would not be responsible for debts: contracted by bis wife. She responded .with the following advertisement: " 1 beg to state that be need never be in any apprehension on that account, as be well knows, and I challenge him to state any instance in which I have got goods; on credit iron*’ anyone. It is needless here for me to J enter into the cause that led tooorseparation—it was by mutual consent—and-1 - have since earned my own' living, sskipgc v assistance from no one, though I am' . grateful, to say that many bind friends have willingly tendered me assistance. I think that under such circamatunces I might at least expect to be silo wed to go my own way without being shamsfally harassed in the way that is evidently intended by the insertion of such advertisements.— I am, etc., Mrs Agnes Harris.”— The fair Agnes scored there. —Exchange. Football. —On Saturday last the Winchester school boys, captained by ‘Master Eosor, plaved . a return match against the Geraldine school boys, captained by Master Hawke. In the first spell Joe got over for Geraldin«, but was not allowed.. In the second spollllawke kicked off. Moore, for Geraldine, got the ball, and passed to Coogaa, who got a try. no goal resulting, , Ihe Geraldine boys had the Winchester boys v-iy hard pressed, when one of them took the bad behind his own goal and touched it,down.; The Geraldine- umpire allowed a try for Qerai- > dine, but Hawke failed to improve the score. Shortly after this a Winchester boy took the ball behind the Geraldine goal.' Ensor took the kick, but failed to obtain the major point. Time was then called, the score standing at Geraldine 2' poin's, Winchester 1, though most of the visitors went away under tjie impression that It was a draw. The. Winchester team were at a disadvantage, ue only ten.boye turned up.—A match will take place at Winchester next 6*turday between teams . representing the second fifteen of Temuka and the second- fifteen of Waihi, The following are the teams Temuka; G; Goldatone, D. McCaskill, J. McCallnni, J. McLean, J, Austin, H. Rodgers, W. Storey, S. Kroon; R. Robinson, W. Ru»spII, T, Spillane, R. Logan, J. Fileman, H, Bryan, H, Greaves ; 1 em rgsncies, Marshall, McKmlay, and Lee. Waihi; A. Mooc, Sauths (2), W. Austin, W. Copping, Oo'es, Bolston, J. Cameron; Northam, Ambler, Blissett, Fenton, Burr borough, J. Stewart, and J, Moore.

HoiiiiOTfAY’a Oiffiiuuri akd Puts.— Don inf every breath of wintry weather exertions should ha made by the afßiotsd to raover health before unremitting cold and trying * tor ms set in, Throat ailments, coughs, whezings, asthmntioil affections, shortness of breath, morning nauseaand aooamalations of phlegm can readily be removed by rubbing th}6 flne deriyatiYe Ointment twice a day pp,qn th? sheet, and neck. Holloway’* treatment fs strongly Maim n ended with the ' view of giving immediate ease, {preventing Seotiye danger, and effecting permanent These ail-important and* hi* Ointment and Fills can accomplish, and will surely . prevent insidious diseases from fastening , on the constitution to display themselves afterwards in, those disastrous forms that will probpbly embitter life till death itself is almost prayed lor.

Sf NqFSfS OF AOyEBiTSEMENTS. , Box 23, Temuka—Tucaijja for feeding off wanted. Mount Peel Road Board—ifotioe of intention tg stride rate. tf. iMundell 4fc (Jo,—Sell posts, slakes, and (jreiyQod a£ Qrati tomorrow. Geraldine Town Boa?d-r? Abstract of receipts and expenditure ; invite tender* for work. . Amalgamated Shearers’ aid Laborers’ Union—Public meeting at Temuka on Monday evening next. u