LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2107, 4 October 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Beek Derr.—The beer duty for the month was £4654, against £4472 last month, and £4066 last September.

Opossums at Gatlins, —The settlers at Gatlins are indignant at opossums being turned out in the district by the Acclimatisation (Society. Sheep Stealing. At the Supreme Court, Invercargill, Jesse Gibbs was sentenced on Thursday to four years’ imprisonment for stealing sheep from the S. and N.Z. Company’s Bayswater Estate. Other charges were withdrawn.

Customs. The customs revenue for September was £128.780, against £145,514 in August, and £146,310 for September hist year. The customs revenue for the half-year, including primage duty, was £757,000, being in excess of the estimate by £17,000.

The General Elections. The Government have definitely fixed the date of the general election for Friday, the sth of December. Owing to the number of carnivals to be held in the colony during November, and the necessity for the revision and purging of the rolls, it was found inconvenient to fix an earlier date. Political. —Mr W. P, Reeves addressed a crowded meeting at Koishtstown, St. Alban’s, en Thursday night. He expressed himself in favor of a land and income tax, graduation of direct taxation, reform of the Legislative Council, and the rein trt)d notion of the Labor Bill.s A vote of thanks and confidence was carried without dissent.

Not to be Bounced.—Despite a threat of attachment and penalties by Mr Morrison, solicitor for Lowry, the Woodville Examiner published the full evidence taken before the Waste Lands Committee regarding the alleged dummyism there, and maintains the right of the Press to republish Parliamentary Papers, statins that the action taken in the publication is supported by,the best legal advice. Masonic. A private telegram from Christchurch states that the Grand Master of New Zealand, Bro. Henry Thomson, has received a communication from the Grand Secretary at Melbourne, stating that at the quarterly communication ot the Grand Lodge of Victoria, the Grand Lodge unanimously accorded full fraternal recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and heartily congratulated the brethren of the craft in this colony upon, its establishment.

Inquest.—On Thursday last an inquest was held at the Waitohi Plat, touching the death of Darniel Moore, the eldest son of Mr Michael Moore. The inquiry was conducted by M. Quinn, Esq., J.P. The following jury were empannelled, viz., Messrs Lewis Scott (foreman), R. Baxter, P. Hamilton, Alex. Scott, D. Halley and A. J. Andrews. The evidence,of Michael and William Moore, the father and brother of the deceased, was similar in effect to that already reported in our columns. Dr Hayes gave evidence to the effect that death resulted from fracture of the bone of the skull, and a verdict of “ Accidental death ’’ was returned.

Timaku High School. —At a meeting of the Tiraaru High School Board on Thursday it was decided to reduce the fees by £i per annum on every child exceeding two, belonging to one family, also—“ That some arrangements be made in the interests of technical education ; that the sum of £7O be voted for the ereetion of building and supply of tools and other materials ; and that hereafter it will ba a matter of consideration in what manner a supply of tools and materials be maintained ; as for example by a smalt fee from the beys taking advantage of the instruction.” Mr Jas. Mailer’s tender of £ls 4s 6d was accepted for lease of reserve No. 1212.

Liberal Sentiments. —Lord Carrington was entertained at a banquet at Melbourne on Tuesday night by the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of , the Assembly. The Faria ®f Kintore and Hopetoun, the Governors of South Australia and Yict®ria, and a brilliant company were present. In reply to the toast of his health, Lord Carrington said a colonial governor, while loyal to the great trust reposed in him by the Queen, should also be in complete sympathy with the Australian democratic institutions and with the steady growth of healthy Australian national patriotism. A governor was not required to be merely a diplomatic functionary, but rather a messenger of sympathy and goodwill.

Wesleyan Entertainment at WaiTOHI. Judging from the horses and conveyances outside the school building on Thursday night we were prepared to expect a very laige company, but though good it was not so large a gathering as the last year’s mealing. Many in the locality who purchased tickets, in sympathy with Mr Moore and his bereaved family, kept snay. The tables were well supplied with choice and varied edibles, and were ably presided over by Meadames J. Wrigbt, F. Young, G. Andrews, and Mias Young. The after meeting was presided over by Mr J. W. Miles, circuit steward. Tbe following is the programme gone through Song, ‘To the Woods,’ Mrs Bono ; speech by Mr J. Brown; duet, ‘ What are the Wild Waves SiyingJ’ Mrs Bunn and Mr J. Harrison (Mrs Harrison presiding at the instrument); reading, Hev. R. S. Bunn ; song, ‘ Ora Pro Nobis,’ Mrs Harrison ; song, ‘ Tired,’ Miss Oathberts; speech by the Rev. R. S, Bunn; song, ‘ Children’s Voices,’ chorus accompanied by Mrs J. W. Miles and Mr J. Harrison; 1 Abide With Me,” choir; votes of thanks by Mr G. Butler; song, ‘ Tbe Star Spangled Banner,' Mr J, Wright ; remarks by the chairman ; song, ‘ Tbe Lost Chord,’ Mrs J. Harrison. The whole concluded with the National Anthem. Tbe singing was excellent, and greatly appreciated. All the speakers made allusion to the recent sad accident, expressing sympathy with tbe family, and through all the addresses there was a tinge of melancholy. The instrument supplied by Mr Andrews was good, and the instrumentalist, Mr J. Harrison, deserves every praise. *

Transferee 1 ®. — Detective Kirby, who was stationed in Timaru for some years has been transferred from Wellington to the Auckland district. Timaru House Parade.—The annual horse parade under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural ami Pastoral Association takes place this morning. A good □ umber of entries have been rece’voH. Wbblbtan Oiuteoh, Tbmdka.—The Bev. E. S. Bunn will conduct the morning and evening services in the above church tomorrow, and will preach at Waitohi in the afternoon. The Sydney Fire. —The National Insurance Company lose £4OOO by the Sydney fire (reported elsewhere). The

correct New Zealand insurances on the

Sydney fire are—New Zealand, £IO,OOO ; Union, £6000; Standard, and National and South British, £6000 ; Stud Horses.—We learn that Mr A.

Toomey, of Kakahu, baa purchased from Mr R. Matthews a three-year-old colt by Banker, dam Princess Royal, at a very satisfactory price. The young colt has

good blood in him and being full brother to Early Morning and Bonny Breast Knot will doubtless recommend him to owners of mares. Mr Toomey wi 1 travel him this season in this district, The WutLiNOTON Child Murder.—The

inquest on Lillie Dean at Wellington resulted in a verdict of “killed by her father whilst insane.” The evidence

showed that Dean was very queer on

Sunday, and spoke then of killing the children, hut his wife did not take any alarm. Dean will be examined by doctors, and on the certificate removed from gaol to the lunatic asylum. Important Sale,— Attention : s directed to the importam sale of the Rsuktipuba estate by Messrs H. B. Webster and Co, on (ha 24th October, on account of Mr W. Postleihwju’te. The estate, which comprises some 5000 acres, consisting of some of the best land in Canterbury, has been cut up into 20 various sized farms. The terms are remarkably easy, and a very successful sale may be expected. Piscatorial,—The fishing season has commenced, and we learn that so far fishermen have been pretty successful. Mr Nicholas took the Messrs Rhodes, of Chtisichnrcb, to Rangitata last Wednesday, and they succeeded in landing 12 fish weighing 82|lbs. Of the six largest one weighed 111 b, one 9£lb, two 91b, and two 81b. The fish ware in splendid condition. On the same day Mr Vf. Olliver took 32 fish with a fly in the Temuka river. Picturesque Geraldine. Some two and a half years ago Mr M, W. Woodfield, of Christchurch, paid a visit to Geraldine for the purpose of painting some of the beautiful scenery that is to be found in the immediate neighborhood. During bis visit he made trips to the Kakahu district, and also made paintings of one or two pieces of the Geraldine bush, the Roman Catholic church, the bark whare opposite the post office, and ether places. One picture was a view of the Four Pe«ks Range, taken from the top of the bill at the back of Geraldine. The view was a-very prelty ene, the dark bush in the foreground and the hills at the back covered with snow having a very marked effect. At an art

sale held iu Christchurch the other day this picture was selected from a collection of 200 and purchased' to be sent to Birmiogba* to represent N.Z. scenery. Some of the o'her views obtained by Mr Woodfield iu the district were also exceptionally pretty. Hilton School Committee. —A meeting of this committee was held on Monday evening, Sept. 29. Present—Messrs R. Skinner (chairman), W. Beattie, 0. G. Breadley, J. Kelland, P. Ryan, J. Leary and L. H. Roeke. The Board of Education wrote advising the committee of £3 17a 6d having been lodged to their credit for incidentals, i'he report of the inspector’s visit to the school was read and considered satisfactory. The master reported that the attendance had been bad for the past two quarters. It was decided that the master should write to the parents of children not attending regularly, and point out to them the injury they were doing their children and the school by allowing them to stay away. They could not be expected to pass the

examinations if they did not attend regularly. IF was decided to reinsure the school, and to grant a holiday on the second day of the Timaru show. Accounts amounting to £7 6s 5d were passed for payment and the meeting terminated.

A Traction Engine in Trouble.— On Wednesday last Mr M, Scannell’a tenhorsepower traction engine got into a very awkward fix. While proceeding dowi? the Winchester road with three lurge trucks loaded with wheat about a mile from the Bush Hotel, Geraldine, he steered bis engine over to the side of the road in order to take in water from the race' which at this spot is fmm 18iu to 2f' deep. After taking in sufficient water he attempted to start again with bis load, when the edge of the race suddenly gavc way and the two whee's on the left aide of the engine slipped into the race. Mr Seannell uncoupled from the load, aud, thiekmg to gat a grip of the bank lower dowH ( drove the engine ahead for abont a chain, but the wheels would not mount the bank, and, as the race was getting deeper, the tank of the engine finally got bedded on the ground, Mr Seannell then tried to pull the engine out backwards by means of the wire rope on the drum, but

the result was that the engine worked its way into the soft bottom of the race till it was resting on the tank, with the two driving wheals clear of tba ground altogether. Mr Scannsll pot a quantity of timber, bags of clay, &c., under ihe driving wheel that was in the race, but the bottom was so soft with the stream of water that was running that the timber was t-iken in an-d thrown out the other side and the bags cut open, while all th« time the engine worked its way deeper and deeper into the soft ground. The accident happened about 11 o’clock in the morning, and Mr Fcannell and his firemno were hard at work till nearly 6 o’clock, with the result that the engine instead of getting out was burying itself deeper and deeper. Shortly before six o’clock Messrs W. G. Sheoratt and Go's traction engine passed along the road, and seeing the fix Mr Scanned was in made fast i 0 bis engine with the wire rope. Full steam wao got up on both engines, and after an exciting struggle, during which one wire rope was broken like’whipcord, the partly buried iron horse was dragged out on to the road again. The day being sale day with a number of farmers going home from the sale quite a crowd gathered at the spot. A number of townspeople, also went down to witness the final pull, and the result was received with shears. ,

SYNOPSIS OB’ ADV-BBTISJEJMENTS. Andrew Reid—Wants a ploughman. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for ta-morrow. A. Toomey, Kakahu—Stud notice re Youog Banker. Joseph Loach, Orari—Stud notice re thoroughbred Kingfisher. C. Jesaopp, Woodbnry—lnvites tenders for 100 ch'iins of fenciig. Pleasant Valley School—Dance in aid of incidental fund on Thursday evening next.'

H. B. Webster and Co,—Publish entries for Temuka stock sale on Tuesday next; particulars of sale of Baukapuka estate on 24th October.

J. W. Miles, The Steoe Store, Temuka —Notify the. arrival of 13 cases ex Tongario, comprising the latest novelties in dices fabrics, etc. J. Cooper, Painter, Temnka—Has received now atoek of paperhangings, including the new sanitary kinds, and a choice selection of patterns. J. H. Baker, Commissioner Crown Lands —Important notice re sale of Crown Lands in Arowhenun, and Orari, Rtvar Conservation reserves, etc. J. Mundell A Co.—Publish entries for Temuka stock sale ; hold sale of horses at Geraldine on Friday, Oct. 10 ; notify that the annual parade of entire berses at Geraldine tikes place on the 10th inst.

N. Dunlop and Co., Manchester House, Geraldine —Have now opened up new goods for Spring and Summer season, including the latest materials and novelties ; new prints, ginghams, muslins, zephyrs, snowflake, etc.