LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2087, 19 August 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sudden Death. —An old miner named John Edmonds was found dead in his hut at Back Creek, West Goas*. Death is supposed to be due to heart disease.

Temuka Literary Society. —The dibate on the Chinese Q lastiou arranged to take place this evening in the Temuka Oddfellows’ Hall hwsbeen postponed un'ii Tuesday evenipg next. Earthquake. —A slight shock of earthquake was experienced at Temuka on Sunday, at about half-past four in the afternoon. Its general direction appeared to be from nortl -west to south-east. Attempted ; Suicide.— A m m named Lloyd, while suffering from drink, attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat at Branch Breek, near Cardrona. He was removed to the Cromwell Hospital. Embezzlement. —Edward J. Robinson, ex-derk in the Customs dep .rtment was committed for trial in Wellington on a charge of embezzhng various' sums of money belonging to the Government.

Gkraldinb Stock Sale —The for - nightly °f stock takes place at Geraldine to-t Morrow, . Entries of cattle, sheep, and pigs are advertised by Messrs J. Mundeil and Co;, Messrs H. B. Webster and Go,,,and Mr A. E, Cox. The Population. — The RegistrarGeneral estimates 'be , population of the colony a 665,105, including, 41.969 Maoris. During the quarter ended June the excess of departures over arrivals was 2532, while’births exceeded deaths by 2802.

Bishop Julius.—A telegram siys that Bishop Julius, who has returned (o Kumara from Jackson’s Bay, had a narrow escape from being drowned when rounding the bluff south of the Waiho river, which he crossed in flood. He was thrown from his horse, but after a desperate struggle reached the shore.

Leoturk by the Bishop op Christ. CHURCH. —On September 2id the li ght Uev. Bishop Julius will visit Temuka, and has promised to deliver his very graphic and interesting lecture entitled “Three years in a country parish.” This lecture was given in Christchurch, and waave.y highly spoken of by those who Had the privilege of hearing it. The vestry of St. Saviour’s 'Chinch intend to make his lordship’s visit the occasion of a social gathering. Tea will he dispensed, and the evening's amusement will b> conc'uded by’ the performance of a lit.t'n comedy entitled “A Rough Diamond,” which is now iu active rehearsal,

The Humorous Side.—Apparently the labor movement has its humorous side as well as its serious one. In recent issues of the Oamaru papers we find that a rival to Mr Badhara has sprung up. In a letter to the editor he looks forward with ereat expectations to a strike, as, he says, it must result in giving him employment. He is, he says, a hangman by profession, and hopes that strikes will find him era* ployment. This gentleman has, not suob a euphonious name as our own Peacemaker. His, unadorned cognomen is “Jack Ketch.” Another gentleman, who signs himself “ A;. Shiner, Hon. Sec.,” gives a report of a meeting of Sundowners. They held’ a meeting, forrped a union, and appointed Mr A, Shiner hon. sec, Our friend Mr Badhara, notwithstanding the acerbity of his feelings towards unionism', cannot resist taking a glance at the funny slide of the picture. He has fortyapded to us the following prospectus’: —“Bulmer Hnptp—President, M. Mauvais Jarabon ; secretary, the Peacemaker; treasurer, F. W. Badham, Esq. ; bankers, the Bulmer iPost Office Savings Bank ; temporary premises, Offices of the Bulmer Boozer. —This union is formed for the purpose of Jopking after other people’s business, and' Helping them to manage their own affairs. Entrance fee, five shillings. Boycotting done on reasonable terms," Probably the Peacemaker has sold his pUnt fo “Jack Ketch," of Oamaru, as he appears to hsve started in a new line. If he has done so we cannot help feeling surprised at it, as he has always taken great pride in his profession. We think it ms due to the communijfcy that he should inform them of his exact social standing. Meantime we shall only say that it ip Hines better to accept tradesunionism in a ppeorii)]. manner like this than fly mto a passion and provoke hostilities. Humorous touches like these tpajce people laugh, put them m better temper, apct do a lot of good. We, however, demand from the Peacemaker an explanation as to whether 1)0 hap surrendered his awful and honprible profession for that of a promoter of bogus unions.

Webleyan Church, Temuka, -The celebration of the jubilee of the Wesleyan Church commenced at Temuka on Sunday, when the Rev, J. S. Smalley,' F.G.S., of Waimate, and recently from England, preached to crowded congregations in the morning and evening. The sermons were eloquent and impressive, and were received with attention. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Harrison, sang “ OCome Let us Worship,” the solo being taken by Mrs Bunn. Li the evening was rendered moat effectively a special arrangement of “Abide with me.” A special service was held at the church at Waitohi in the afternoon, when the Rev. Mr Smalley officiated. There was a capital congregation. To-day there will be a monster gathering in the afternoon, when addresses will be given. There will be a tea meeting from 5 until 7 p.m. in the Social Hall and a public meeting in the church, commencing at 7 .30, at wh'ch addresses will be delivered by the Revs. J. S. Smalßy, W. Motley, and Williams, and Mr Manchester, of Waimate. A largo attendance is anticipated from the country districts. Last evening the Rev. J. S. Sanliey delivered a very interesting narrative ot a visit to the east, and dne'ling more particular y uoon the Holy Land. There was only a small attendance. Mr Harrison - presided at the harmonium, and several hymns were sung. A fuller report wilt appear in our next issue. Foote&LX,.— A meeting of the South Canterbury Rugby Uuion was held at the Ship Hotel, Timaru., on Friday evening. Present—Messrs J. W’ Yelvin (chairman), Matheson, KMaugher, and Perry (hon. sec.) Correspondence was react from the Wairarapa Union re terms shouil their representatives visit Timaru. It was decided to offer half the gross takings. The Canterbury Union wrote altering the date fixed for "their match with the South Canterbury Union and making it Sept. 18. After other routine business had disposed of the dates for the trial matches were fixed : one to take place at Temuka and the other at Timaru. The selection committee chose the fodowing men to go into training from each club Temuka ; F. Storey. G. Yelvin, Roberts, Ftodlaj, McCallum, R. McLeod, Anderson, Carr, Fitzgerald, Gillespie, Polaschek, Gaffaney. Waihi : Shallard (2), Stewart (3), Kalaugher, M. McLeod, Brinkman, T. Hart, H. F. Harte, Morrison. Timaru : Macintosh, Moore, Lovegrove, Perry (3), Rhodes, Thomas, Gooch, MasseT, 0. LeCren, Jamieson, Matheson (2), McLean, Stokes, and White.—On Saturday last a football match was played at Orari Bridge between a combined team from the Orari Bridge and Woodbury schools and the Geraldine schools. The game resulted in a win for the former by I point to nil, after bsiog played in a very unfriendly spirit. The former were captained , by A. McLean «nd the latter by A. Hawke. From the kick cff until the end of lire first spell Geraldine were hemmed in their own territory. About half-an’hour after the game commenced A. McLean potted a neat goal, bat unfortunately the ball touched one of the opposing side. Shortly afterwards he secured the ball, and, dodging the backs, touched down. The kick <U goal was n failure. Half lime was then called. During the whole of the second spell there was all disputing. Tries were gained by J. McDonald and A. McLean, but were tot allowed. The Orari- Bridge* Woodbury umpire gave both as fair tries. The try gained, by A. McLean was disputed for a p iss forward. This was allowed them, but they would not continue the game, and on notice from Hawke and Sionebousa withdrew from the Add. The. sole cause of the disputing was the obsenco of a Geraldine p’ayer and there being no referee, For the winners J. McDonald (Orari' Bridge), J, McLean (Woodbury), Lawlor (2), McLean (2), W. McDonald, Ashby, Reid, and Scott played well. If, a. return m itch is played it is to be hoped it will be contested in a more friendly manner. , , .

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Qreau Hayes, Temuka—Housemaid wanted. Temuka Literary Society—Debate postponed until Tuesday evening next. J. Muodell and Co.—Publish additional entries for to-morrow’s stock sale. H. B. Webster and Co.—Publish entries for stock sale at Geraldine to'morrow. E. R. Guinness and A, £. Cox—Sell fat sheep at Geraldine slock sale tomorrow. Aspmall & Salraoad, Temuka—Advertise part of Native Reserve, Arowhenaa, to let. St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka—Social gathering on September 2 ; lecture by the Bishop of Christchurch. A. W, Grizs, Temuka—Has a splendid farm of 700 acres, with substantial dwelling house, granary, etc., for sale. Glondioing and Dobie, Huffsy’s Buildings, Geraldine—Open a cheap sale of drapery and clothing at Geraldine tomorrow, continuing for twenty-one days ; genuine bargains, W, C, Roulaton, Temuka—Notifies that having made arrangements to remove his business to Mendelaon’a Buildings he will hold a cheap sale for three weeks in his old shop ; bargains in ladies and children’s ulsters, blankets, sheetings, dress stuffs, men’s and boys’ clothing, boots and shoes, gt(s.