The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2083, 9 August 1890, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Samoa News. —We learn that Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst has established a bank in Samoa, of which Mr E. W. Gurr is manager. The Cathedral. The Rev. 1. A., Hamilton left Temuka by express yesterday for Christchurch, and will preach at the evening mission service at the Cathedral.

Ploughing Match.—At the champion ploughing match Southland, on WedcesnV 7 Harry King was first in the double f irrow '’ laßß > B,so ,be cham P> on lot op the field. Tbe-u^« er P loa « b . 00, ?P etiti ® a Waß won by Reid and 8 ID, Pj em e fl • Sale of Fhrkiturio, J?*®-- 1 " advertising columns will be foilnu ,r " ticnlars of an important clearing sale of household furniture and effects, including a piano by Col lard and Col lard, by Messrs Mundell and Co. on account of Mr W. U, Slack, at Temuka on Wednesday next. Getting even with an Auditor.— The Auditor General having surcharged the Napier Borough Council with £8 Bs, spent in the reception of Lord Onslow, the Council on Wednesday night yoted that sum to the Mayor by way of salary, and be will band it back as a refund of the surcharge. Large Property Sale. —Molesworth Lake, Mcßae’s Station, in the Marlborough district, consisting of 1735 acres freehold and 62,500 acres leasehold, with 20,78 i merinos, was sold by auction on Thursday by Mr Matson, associated with’ the National Mortgage and Company, to Mr Acton Adams for £15,850. Shearers and Laborers Union.—A meeting of the committee of the Temuka branch of the Amalgamated Shearers and Laborers Union will be held in the Social Hall, Temuka, this evening at 8 o’clock. All who have not yet joined the union are requested to attend and have their names put on the roll. Alleged Larceny. A native lad named Edward Russell was arrested, yesterday by constable Egan for the larceny of a raeershaum pipe, some money, and other articles from the house of Mr A. Humphreys, Seadown. He will be brought before the Resident Magistrate on Monday next at Temuka. ,

Held Over. Owing to pressure on our space we are obliged to hold over our leading article and a good deal of interesting matter. W ksletan Church, Temuka. The Rev. R, S. Bunn will preach at the absvo church on Sunday morning next, and at Winchester in the evening. The evening service at Temuka will be conducted by Mr Muslin.

Alleged Heresy.—At the Dunedin Presbytery Mr Begg handed io a series of reasons for dissent signed by Mr Sutherland, and two others, na ao appeal against the decision re the Rev, Gibbs’ sermon. The JRey. Mr Kvley gave intimation that he Intends to stork a hereby hunt against the Rev. Mr Gibson Smith, pastor of the North Dunedin Church. Illegal Slaughtering.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Monday last, a settler was fined 5s for slaughtering pigs without a license. A heavy fine was not pressed for, Tne butchers of Timaru 16 cently made complaints to the county council that the practice of settlors in slaughtering pigs, and then taking them to Tinaaru for sale by auction, was seriously interfering with their trade. New Zealand Alliance.— On Monday evening next Mr T. W. Glover will deliver an address at ihe Social Halt, Temuka, under the auspices of the New Zealand Gospel Temperance Alliance. Hymns will be sung from Sankey’s tion and a collection will be made to defray expenses. The Juvenile. Templar Lodge will meet at 6 p.m. the same evening, and the ordinary meeting of the I. will be held at 7 o’clock sharp, when Mr Glover will install the officers of the lodge. Temuka Literary Society. The regular meeting of the members of the above society was held on Tuesday. There was but a small attendance, some counter attractions drawing away some of the more prominent members. The Rev. J. Dickson presided. Mr T. Cheyne Famie, M.A., read a paper on “Soma, characteristics of English poetrj, with special reference to Tennyson.” The subject was ably treated, and the wyjjc displayed not only an intimate acquaintance with the works of the best posts but also a keen discrimination of their characters as revealed by their works. The paper was unquestionably the most thoughtful yet read, and it is to be regretted so few were present to hear P. It was criticised by Mr W, Bryars and the chairman. Welcome Retreat Lodge. —The usual meeting of the above* lodge was held at Geraldine last Monday .evening, the Chief Templar, Bro. Baxter, presiding. Reports showed the lodge to be in a healthy position. The installation of officers, which was conducted by Bros. Patrick, Pratt, and Stringer, resulted as follows Bro. J. M. Sutherland, W.C.T. ; Bro. J. Rennie, V.T.; Bro. R. Hammond, S.J.T\; Bro. W. Willoughby, secretary ; Bro. E. Smith. F.S. ; Bro. T. Hindman, T. ; Bro, L. Newport, chapliin ; Bro. W. S. Masliti, Mi ; Bro. G. Taylor, G. ; Bro, J. Kennington, S. ; Bro. H. R. Howard, A.; Bro. S. Baxter, P. W.C.T, ; Siscer Hindman, D.M. Votes of thanks to the retiring officers were passed, and .the meeting terminated.

, Children’s Guild, Temtjka.—A meeting of the Children's Guild in connection with St. Sayioui’e Church was held last Tuesday night in the Social Rail, Temuka. 1 Some 70 chi'dren were piesent and a number of the Sunday School teachers. .After prayers, the minutes of the previous meetibg were read, and a number of new members, enrolled. A very, nice programme of recitations, songs, etc,, was then gone through by some of the children. Mr R. Pinckney created a good deadjot fan by his delineations of negro bhbiori and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton gave ah amusing and instructive reading. In the course of the evening refreshments were handed round. The meetings appear to be growing in favor, the movement having been taken up by both the children and their teachers. Ret. Father Aubrt.—A Blenheim gentleman sends us the following;— “I deeply regret to chronicle the departure from among us of the Rev. Father Auhry, the faithful missionary-priest of the Sounds. He goes to your parish, and it is inexpressibly true that our loss in your gain. Father Auhry is a man whom to know is to love, a guileless, gentle, cultivated priest, the memory of whose fidelity and goodness will long linger in the minds of the widely scattered Catholics of Marlborough, Give him the welcome ' iie deserves. He will give you a firsl-rate service.” The Rev, Father Aubrv arrived in Temuka yesterday and will officiate tomorrow. Ha has come to act as curate to the Rev. Father Fauvol,. who, on account of his recant illness, is still unable to ' attend to his duties, Geraldine Domain Board,— A meeting of this board was held on Tuesday evening last, thera being present Messrs W, S. Maslin (chairman), A. White, J. Williams, A. Shorratt, N. Dunlop, and J, Mundell. A letter was received from the chairman of the Plantation Board, Christchurch, stating that he had brought the question of granting a small sum towards the planting of u belt of trees to protect the Geraldine bush before his H-vird, and they had decided that they "oend their funds for reserves could flow ' own contro ,. Ifc waa outs.de of *he M.H.R.’s for decided to write «>. •- . South Canterbury asking . 10 0 ; deavor to obtain a small grant ffcm. Government for the purpose, as it was imperative that something should be done. This being all tfie business, the meeting | terminated. A Narrow Escape.— Mr J. A, Youncr, of Winchester, had a most marvellous escape on Wednesday last from serious injury. He was returning from Geraldine in his dogcart, and had picked up u Winchester resident upon the road for company's sake. On arriving at the Waihi crossing the horse stopped suddenly to drink, and this, together with the 1 slight dip into the ford, threw extra weight upon the shafts, both ol which broke short off. Mr Young’s companion jumped out into the steam, and, beyond a short splashing, was unhurt. Mr Young was thrown upon the footboard of tm dogcart, and for the time was completely jammed. The horse bolted through the ford, but fortunately did not kick, or his owner’s death would have been inevitable. By a superhuman effort Mr Young managed to throw himself out of the trap, and rolled clear of the wheels, sustaining a nasty shaking and some severe bruises. The horse continued his career towards the stables, and stopped at the paddock, in his course completely carrying away six posts of the fence. j

The Price of a Tooth. young farmer recovered £25 damages from a Christchurch dentist on Thursday because the latter's apprentice had pulled oat the wrong tooth by mistake. Fire at Arowhenua. —A thatched abed and straw stack at Mr Eaglestone’s premises, Arowhenua, were* destroyed, by fire on Monday night. A buggy, harness, wheelbarrow, etc., were burned, and it was with difficulty that a calf tethered close by the stack was released. There is no clue to the origin of the fire, but it is considered to be the work of an incendiary. Draughts Tournament. The first handicap draughts tournament of the season will be commenced on Monday i evening at the Meehanica’ institute, Temuka. Considerable interest iAevinoed in it, and Mr Sim has received no less . than 30 entries—a very creditable number. The handicaps have been carefully studied, and it is expected , that an interesting termination may be looked for.

Temuka Stock Sale.—ln our advertising columns Messrs Mundell and Co. advertise the entries they have so far received for the opening sale at the Temuka Saleyards on Wednesday next. The list is a long one, and boyers will evidently have plenty of scope. The sale will start |t 12 o’clock, and at 11 o’clock a free luncheon will bo given in the Volunteer llall, tickets of admission to which are now being issued at Messrs Mundell and Co.’s office, Temuka. Wesleyan Ladies’ Guild,—A social

gathering, promoted by the Ladies’ Guild of the Wesleyan Church look place on Thursday evening in the Social Hall, Temuka. The proceedings commenced at half-past seven by the Rev. R. S. Bunn giving out a hymn, after which Mrs Bunn sang very sweetly “ Ha wipes the tear from every eye.’’ Later bn this lady s»ng “ Children’s voices,” assisted in the chorus by Mr E. (Vhiiehead and Mr Harrison. Mr Harrison sang, in good voice, “The Sexton” and “ The Green. ” Amusing family games were heartily eutortdmto by all present and refreshmentswere then partaken of. In the course of the evenings the Rev. Mr Bunn and Mr Job Brown gave brief and interesting addresses, and the gathering dispersed at about 10 o’clock, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It is intended to continue the gatherings with more varied programme. Good Templary. —On Wednesday evening the opening meeting of the Pride of Temuka Juvenile Temple was held in the old Wesleyan Church, there being about 40 children and a good number of members of the adult lodge in attendance. Sister Gunnell, of Timaru, attended as installing officer. Officers for the ensuing derm were elected anil installed. Refreshments were then handed round and Mr J. Brown gave a very pleasing and instructive address, after which votes of thanks were passed to Mrs Gunnell for her kindness in coming out from Timaru to institute the Temple, to Mr Brown for his address, and to Messrs Lynch and Barr, and Mrs Barr for their kindness in providing refreshments. Mr Lynch, in responding, stated that the meetings would be held every Monday evening before the adult lodge, and that any girls or boys who were willing to take the obligation would he made welcome. The meeting then closed by the singing of the closing ode, and prayer by the chaplain. A large firm of Drapers and Clothiers have secured Mr Huffey’s shop, in Geraldine, for a very extensive sale. Particulars early. Reserve . purchases, — [AdVt.] :

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

John Kelland—lnvites tenders for fencing.

Winchester —Oancert and dance in parish room,

Wesleyan Church, Temuka —Services for \o- morrow.

Temuka Town Board—lnvite’ .tenders for screened shingle. John Brown, Milford—Advertises reward for recovery of lost dog. Altd. W. Gaze, Temuka—Has for sale 4 and 8 h.p. portable engines. , , Geraldine Town Board—lnvite tenders for alterations and shingling, Totara street. B. 0. Dann, Temuka Dispensary—Notice of removal of business to Mendelsoc’s buildings.

Mew Z'aland Alliance—Address by Mr T. W. Glover at the Social Hall, Temuka, on Monday evening ; installation of officers of Good Templar’s Lodge; meeting of Juvenile Temperance Lodge at 6 p.m. J. Mundell & Co. —Sell sheep, springing oows and pigs at Winchester Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 12; opening sale at their new public yards, Temuka, on Wadnesday, Aug. 13; sell household furniture and effects on account Wm. Upton Slack, Esq., at The Willows, Temuka, Friday, Aug. 15.