The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL..

Temuka Leader, Issue 2098, 13 September 1890, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL..

Temtjka Literary Society. —We understand that next Tuesday evening is to be tho ladies' evening at the Literary Society. A lady will take the chair, and the speakers are to be ladies. Qeraldine Town Boar© Election.— Ratepayers are reminded that candidates for election as members of the Geraldine Town Board must be nominated with Mr 0. E. Sherratt before noon to-day. JfSST So.—ln our last issue we stated that the Timaru Herald generally repeats the articles in the, Chrisfccburoh Presß. Let anyone read the articles in the. Press on Wednesday arid the Herald on Thursday and he will find this correct. Wbsleyan Church, Temuka.—The Rev. S- S. Bunn will preach in the Wealeyan Church, Temuka, to-morrow morning, and at Winchester in the evening. Mr Blackwood will take the evening service at Temuka. Eiocr Sale.—The stock sale held by Messrs Mundell and Co. in Temuka yesterday was a great snccese. There were 2QOO sheep yarded and excellent prices were realised. Fat sheep went as high as as 16s, and cattle fetched £6 2s 6A ; store B heep also were in excellent demand. The TiMaRTT Races.—To suit the, convenience of those wishing to attend the Timaru races on the 18th and 19th instants some slight alterations will be made in the time of running th» trains on those days. These will be found set forth in our advertising columns, and should be studied by the travelling public. A Prophecy.—Mr Badham says that the following prophecy occurs in the Greek kalendars :—"When there are strikes and rumors of strikes, and when the Geraldine Ricing Club hare two days raciog without auy rain, the fulfilment of Bellamy's schema in ' LookiDg Backward ' is at hand." Lunacy.—A young man namsd Thomas Nelson, well known nbout Temuka and Milford, and recently employed by Mr J. B. Wareing, was on Thursday charged before Messrs A. M. Clark and M. Quinn, Justices of the Peace, at Temuka, with being of unsound raind. OoDßtable Morton gave evidence as to the eccentric conduct of the accused for some time past, and a reoeot more dangerous fie*velopmenl, which had necessitated his relatives applying to the police. The naedicftlcertificaleaof Sir William Blundeh and Dr J. S. Hayes confirming Mho evidence of the police, the unfortunate youth was committed to Sunnyside. Wholesale Mhkdbr.—At a meeting in Melbourne Dr JSeild recently siid he was distinctly in favour ot .establishieg ; a foundliDg in view of the large amount of infanticide prevaling. Ha had made post mortem examinations on aboufc 500 children, the majority of whom had been killed, most immediately after birth, and otherß bj starvation. This number forned but a small percentage of the whole Dumber of infanticides. In connection with the murdering of theseinfants, at least three persons were concerned—the mother, and probably, at least, two other persons—so that in the cases named there must be 1500 women who were walking about with murder on their souls, and they did nob feel any compunction or remorse in the matter. He considered the immorality of child murder was much more serious than that of illegitimacy; and even if the latter were increased, it were better to have a few more illegitimate births thao so much iufanticide ; but he was quite sure if a foundling hospital were established it would do away with a great deal of infanticide. Arowhentja Town Board.— At Wednesday evening's meeting of the Arowhenua Town Board, after the accounts hid been passed for payment, Mr Frew moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman (Mr E. Lee) for his services. He (the speaker) since his association with the Board had found Mr Lee a very painstaking chairman. Mr Vallender seconded the motion. The board had always acted harmoniously under his chairmanship, and he felt to the best interests of the ratepayers. Mr E. Brown, as a young member, endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker. He had enjoyed ths evenings spent at the board. The business had always been conducted in a business-like and fair manner. Mr Lee thanked the mauabers for their expression of thanks. During the four years he had been chairman there had been little or no wrangling. He hoped that in the future the same friendly and impartial spirit wou'd be displayed. Mr Vallender moved a vote of thanks to tho Clerk and Overseer (Mr A. W, Gaze.) He had proved active and painstaking in his duties. The chairman said that the clerk during his whold term of office had given the board every satisfaction. He had been most painstaking, and had carried out his duties in a quiet way that had eeraed their good opinion, The clerk briefly returned thanks and the board then adjourned. Football. —The annual meet between teams representing the South Canterbury and North Canterbury Rugby Unions takes place in Timaru on Thursday next, and it is being looked forward to with much interest. A rumor ia current to the effect that the Waihi Football Club has been aggrieved through no trial match having been fixed to take place on their ground, and that consequently no part will be taken by any of their meu in the game. It is, however, to be hoped that this is not true, and that the Waihi men will disprove it by a strong muster at the final trial matph, which takes place in the Temuka Park this afternoon. An interesting contest is anticipated. It U to be hoped that all concerned will rail up,— The match between the Temuka Second Fifteen and the White Star (Timaru), which was to have taken place in Temuka on Thursday afternoon, fell through, owing to the latter club not being able to raise a team.—A friendly match will be played on Tuesday afternoon next between the Temuka District High School and the Light Brigade in the Temuka Park. The following will represent the Light Brigade : —Spillane (3), Quinn, Horrigan, Brosna, han, Carr, M. Demuth, Gaffaney (2), Lavery (2), Nelan, Jackson and Flaherty ; emergencies, B. Spillane, Dunn and R. Goldstone. These clubs have met several times this season, and one or two uf the wrinkles of the brigade men have been faithfully copied by players of standing repute.

A Mayoral Joke. —A few days ago a j few geatlemen waited on the Mayor of I Timaru and naked him to read the Riot Act, as they were afraid of a disturbance. ] His, Worship took in the situation at once, and replied : "Gentlemen, Ido not know much about the Riot Act, but I do know a good deal.about the Bankruptcy Act. [ will road that for you if any of you want to go through." The point of tlie Joke may bo Been when it is remembered that the Mnyor of Timsru is Iha Deputy Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. The smartness of the rep'y wav appreciated and duly toasted. Geraldine Flobal and HoimetiLTTTrai SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the members of this society was' held in the anteroom of the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday evening last. There was a good attendance. Mr J. Williams, cbairrmn of the committee, presided. Tenders for printing the sobediile of prizes for the January Bhow were received from the GERALDINE GUARDIAN and .Timaru Hera'd, and that of: the former accepted. It was decided to have the annual balaocf-sheet and members, names inserted ia the catalogues. Several special priz-8 were announced, and a sub-committee formed to''assist'the secretary in framing the ca'albgue. Amongst the special prices were four that should commend themselves to the juveniles, viz., for the greatest number of blackbirds' and thrushes' eggs collected between the present date and that of the show in January next, the same to be taken to Mr Jiß. Williams, who will keep a tally of them, one head to count as two eggs. There will bo three prizes of value, viz., first prize, 16s ; 2ad prize, lOi ; and the third, 6a. There is alio another attrac ion for the youngsters, viz., a special prise for the best "buttonhole" of flowers, to be competed for by girls attending the Geraldine public school. In regard to the special lower prize fer the juvenile competition it was decided that they roesd not be grown by exhibitors. Mr G. H. Patrick read a paper on general matters connected with the growth of vegetables and flowers, which was warmly praised and a hearty vote of thanks accorded to him. Exhibitors to the January show are requested to give their attention to the list of prizes and conditions under which Messrs Yates and Co., of Auckland, give certain valuable prizes to be distributed all over the colony, particulars of which m»y be obtained from Messrs R. H, Pearpoint and N. DuDlOp and Co., og«nts in Geraldine for that firm. The meeting adjourned to the second Tuesday in OctobeJ. The best medicine Known is Sandbk aud Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scald in ga, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy--no swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in oroup, diphtheria, bronoht'tis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, &c, diarrhoea, dysentry diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amster* dam. Trust in this approved artiole, and rej iot all other* SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Weßleyan Church, Temuka-—Services for tomorrow. N.Z. Railways— arrangements for Timaru races. Mrs M. Scott, Woodbury Publishes caution r« sale of implements or stock, or payment of money. W. S. Maslin—Sells live and dead stock on account of Mr W. M. Howe, at Gapes' Valley, on Sept. 28.

J. Hundell & Co.—Will advertise entries for regular fortnightly sale at Gera'dine in Tuesday's Guardian, Geraldine County Council—Notice of intention lo borrow £3OOO for irrigation works in Waitohi h'Ut Wuier Supply district.

James Duncan, Tinsmith, Temuka Notifies that he ia not the secretary of the Temuka branch of the Shearers and Laborers Union, jor in any wsy connected with it. , /; .