LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2117, 28 October 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Economising.— The Mount Cook School Committee have decided that owing to the numerous demands on the public lately, no prizes be given this year. A Labor Candidate. Mr Robert Winter one of the Chriatchuroh railway society's delegates, has announced himself a candidate for the Wellington seat. Poisonous Tapioca.—Several Wellington families who were poisoned last week by eating tapioca or sago are recovering from the effects. No fatalities occurred. The Rabbits.—The Rev. J. C. Andrew, of lea station, Wairarapa, was fined £lO and costs for neglecting to take efficient measures to destroy rabbits on the station. Geraldine Live Stock *Sale.— The fortnightly sale of stock at Gernldine takes place to-day. Messrs H. B. W-sbster and Co. and A. E. Cox advertise entries of sheep, cattle, and pigs. Express to Timaru.—Mr D. Charteris

will run his express from Temuka to

Timaru this ami to-morrow mornings, starting from Mr T. Barr'a at 8 o'clock and returning late in the evening.

Train Arrangements tor the Show. —ln our advertising columns will be found the arrangements made by the railway authorities for the convenience of those wishing to attend the Timaru and Ashburton Shows. People's Political Association. —A public meeting for the purpose of forming a branch of the People's Political Association will be held in the Social Hall, Temuka, this evening, at 8 o'clock. Mr Farnie will occupy the chair.

Temperance Alliance. —At the annual meeting of the Dunedin branch of the New Zealand Temperance Alliance a resolution was carried "That tha eetabliahment of distilleries in this colony would be disastrous in its results, financially and morally, and that the committee be requested to take such action as they find practicable to prevent this being done." Woodbury Sports. petitors at the annual sports at Woocfbury or the 10th November are reminded that entries must be made with the bon. J secretary, Mr F. R. Flatman, jun., by to-morrow night. Handicaps will be declared on the 4th November. The programme of sports and rules under which the raoes will be ruu appear in our advertising columns. Presentation.— On Sabbath last in the Temuka Presbyterian Church at the close of theSabbathSchoola beautiful Bible, with illuminated name inscribed, was presented by the Rev. J. Dickson to Mr John Shaw as a token of the good-will entertained for him by the Sabbath School children. Mr Dickson spoke of his system t ; o attendance, exemplary conduct, aad efficient servioe, and said he was '• a phip of a good block," and belonged to a family that was honorab'y known in the old counrry as well as here. Messrs Smith, McCully, and Keith aiso spoke in complimentary terras.

A Large Trout. A trout weighing 16!b 14oz was caught in the nonh branch i of (he Waimakiriri on Friday evening by Mr J. S. Carriugton. Another Convenience. —We are informed that Messrs J, Muadell & Go. intend erecting a public sheep dip at their saleyards in Temuka. This will be a great convenience, and will without doubt be fully appreciated. Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine. —In another column will be found an announcement with regard to the anniversary celebrations in connection with the above Church at Geraldine on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday next. Tembka Literary Society. The Temuka Literary Society close their second session this evening with a social in the Oddfellows' Hail, when a programme of songs, rendings, recitations, etc., will be gone through, and refreshments provided. Only a small charge is made for admission, and the hail should be well filled. Arrival of the Coptic.—The Coptic arrived at Wellington on Saturday. She left London on September 4th. At the Cape she had no communication with the shore owing to smallpox having broken out there. On the Bth inst., a steerage passenger for Wellington, Darned Carolina Ashbourne, died of cerebral apoplexy, and was buried at sea. The Coptic brings two pens of live partridges consigned to Lord Onslow. A Maori's Goodwill. —Before leaving Te Kuiti Mahuki gave £4O to Mr Tanner, of whose store he had taken possession. He stated that the pakeha did not look down on the Maoris, but had befriended them, and given some credit when other storekeepers would not do so. That being so he (Mahuki) wsul'd remember those that were kind to him. As for the other storekeepers they would get their money the best way they could. Band Concert. —The concert by the members of the Geraldine Volunteer Brass Band in aid of the band's funds takes place in the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Friday evening next. A first-class programme has been prepared, and a good evening's amusement can be relied on. The second portion will coDaist of a performance by a negro troupe, with songs, dialogues, step dances, &c, concluding with a most laughable sketch. A dance wi>l follow the concert. Temuka Park Board.—At the regular monthly meeting of the above board, held on Friday evening.a deputation of delegates from the Cricket, Tennis, and Football Clubs, aod the Caledonian Society were introduced by Mr Jas. Plyth, the chairman of the Town Board, who joined with the delegates in asking the board to favorably consider their application to have the recreation ground laid ont afresh, separate placets to be assigned to the several clubs and other improvements made. The matter was discussed In a conversational ensnner, and the board promised to giye it their consideration. R.M. Court, Geraldine.— At this Court yesterday, before Messrs B. H. Pearpoint and H. W. Moore, Eeqs., J.P.', William Coombs was charged, en the information of Mark Coombs, his father, with the larceny of the torn of £l. It appeared that the accused, who had been drinking the night previous, got np on Saturday morning, and took from bis father's pocket the snm mentioned for the purpose of obtaining more liquor. Defendant, who admitted the offence, was ordered to be released on six months' probation ; if found drunk during that time to be committed to gaol for two months, with hard labor. Asbburton Jubilee Clock.—Mr Eobt. Murray, watchmaker, Asbburton, has now on view in his shop the works of the large turret striking clock he has just completed to the order of the Jobilee Clock Committee. It is a highly-finished piece of mechanism, and the workmanship reflects the greatest credit on Mr Marray and his son, Mr Wm. Murray, who have done all the work, with the exception of the iron frame. Mr Murray also designed the dock, which is the unique in many particulars, and Mr Murray, juo., m ide the drawing*?, It is the first Jarge turret clock that lias ever been made in the South Island. A turret has been built for iis reception in the Borough Council building, and the cock wil! be placed in position during the coming week. —Press. Political.—The Cabinet wi 1 issue the writs on Nov. 5, and the elections will take place on Dec. s.—Mr Rolleston addresed the electors of Hals well last Friday evening and received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. He pro* tested strongly against any interference with the present system of education ,and deprecated the attempt on the pait of some public men to cut down efficiency in order to reduce cost. He regretted the changes th*t had been made in the land laws whereby the settler was allowed choice of tenure, as thereby oash was brought into competition with bona fide settlement. He favored the Property Tax in preference to a Land and Income Tax, and was opposed to further borrowing. He thought some of the land on Lake EHesmere should be set aside on settlement conditions.—A test case is to be brought at Dunedin to detetmine whether seamen who happened to be domiciled here at the time of the election can be put on the rolls,

Benefit Entbbtainment.—The entertainment given by th<* B'ack Star Micsire's at Temuka yesterday evening in aid of the widow Hnd family of the late Mr D. Sullivan, who was recently k lied under audi painful circumstance?, was, as might be expected, largely attended. The troupe exerted themselves to make the entertainment enjoyable, and judging by the freIquent marks of appreciation the audience must have been highly delighted. Some of the jokes were absolutely new, while those of more ancient date were given with such point that they passed off capitally. The solos were pleasingly rendered, while the lively choruses went with a cheefful swing that showed increased confidenco on the part of (be company. They were heartily applauded. The eccentricities of Tarn bo and Bones were of true minstrel type, and woulg not have disgraced a more pretentious troupe —in fact, the cornermen were an entertainment in themselves. The performance concluded with two farcical sketchee full of uproarious fun, both of which went very weP. Mr R. McLeod again acted as accorapaoist, and the programme, with a few alterations, was the Bsme as that tjiven at the openiDg "entertainment. The expenses baying been jcepf d_qwn \q lowest the financial results were eminently satisfactory. For their disinieree'ed ■ fforts in the cause of benevolence the. troupe deeerre emy credit.

Cantekbuky Fakmeks' Co-opjerative ASSOCIATION. —The annual mee int» tbke.> place on the 15th November. Messrs J. Kelland, R. H. Rhodes, B. P. Sea ey. and W. J. Bardie, diredois, retire, bin are eligible for rt-.?lectio3. Any other person wishing to Bt*nd for the office of director must give notice in writing on or before Saturday next. Notices of motion, etc., to be declfc with at the annual meeting must be lodged with the manager, Mr H. C. iDglia, od or before the 3rd November.

Suicide,— Early yesteiday morning John Webster, third son of Malcolm Webster, a well-known citizen of Nelson, Bhnt himself through the heart with » tifle. He was heard to leave tha house at four o'olook, and not having returned an hour later, his brother went to look nfter him, and heard a shot from an unoccupied house close by. Death was instantaneous. Deceaped was 23 years ef age, a fine young fellon, and a general f»vorite ; Twelve months ego he met with a fall on the back of bis head, and ever since he had been subject to fits of depression. AiiiflEß Embezzlement. —A Tiuiaru paper B»ys:—Edward Pereiv*!, who was arrested at Wellington, on a warrant from Temoka, charging him with forging his mother's name to a cheque for £6 10s, drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Temuka, was brought down by steamer on Saturday and came on by exprefs ob Monday in charge of a constable. He will be brought before the bench on Tuesday and charged with three offences of obtaining money by means of forged cheques, the victims being E. SullivaD, , hotelkeeper, £6 10a; R. Humphrey, watchmabee, £7 ', and P. O'Meeghan, hotelkeeper, £6 10s. A remind will be asked for until next Monday. Two Important Questions. —At a public meeting at Auckland on Friday night in connection with tbe Anglican Synod, Dr Giles, Resident Magistrate, read a paper on tbe treatment of drunkards. He condemned the present system of punishment, beth of drunkards and habitual criminals, and recommended curative treatment. One mr-thod for dealing with chronic drunkards was hypnotism, which wan bow being tried ; but nothine could be done till the law permitted drunkards to be compulsorily detained as long as might be necessary for cure ._The Rev. T. H. Spratt r«ad a paper en the law of divorce, in whieh he said it was essential for the welfare of individuals and for the State thac marriage Bhoald be indissoluble. Mackenzie County Caledonian Society.— The BDnual gathering of the Mackenzie County Caledonian Society was held on Krid«»y last, and was weH at'ended. The 100 Yards Flat Race was won by J. McHardy (syds) ; Throwing the Hammer, J. McHardy (fcer) 102 ft 7in ; V»ulring, W. Lindsay 1, J. McHardy 2; Putting Stone, S. Tbornley (4't) 36f 110 1. J. McHardy (Bcr) 36ft sin 2 ; 220 Yards Flat, W.-Angland (10yds) 1; Runui g High Jump, R. Chute (scr) sft 4£:n 1 ; 880 Yards Flat, A. Mcßeath 1 j Running Long Jump, A. Mcßeath (scr) 20ft 3*o 1, J. Sullivan (4 n) 2; Irish Jig, W. Anglmd 1; Hop, Step and Jump, A. Mcßeath 1 ; Sailor's Hornpipe, R. Thompson 1, W. Angland 2 ; Three-Legged Race, I. Sullivan and J. McHardy 1; Wre-Hing (Cumberland style), W. Angland 1, J. Sullivan 2. Alex. McKay took the fi«ts for Highland Reel, Fling, and Swori Dance ; Jas. Mscdonald for B*gpipe Music, with D. Campbell second. Tbe society's medal for most po'otß iB general sports wa3 wnn by Alex. Mcßeath ; the society's medal for most points in mus'c by Jas. MMcdonald ; and the society's med«l for most points in dancing by Alex. McK*y. S.C. Saxetabbs Company. - The annual meeting of the South Canterbury (Washdyke) Saleyards Company was held on Saturday.— The following figures Bhow how this year compares with last : Sheep 1888-9 74.478, 1889-90 34,115, decrease 40,371; Cittle 1888-9 2 0&9. 1889-90 965. decrease 1,074 ; p'gt 1883-9 229, 1889-90 202, decrease 37; horses 1888-9 168, 3889-90 133. decrease 25. In addition to tha above figures for this year 28,803 Bheep, 390 cattle, and 52 pigs went through the yards, but no fees vere received in respect of, these as thry went out again unsold, The number of shepp dipped during the year were 23,412, against 25,438 last year, a decrease of 2026. The receipts from all sources, not including balmce from last y?ar amount to £269 16a 7d, as against £399 13s 6d last year, a decrease of £l2O 16a lid. The expenses were £204 3a 3i. The balance to credit of profit and loss, including balance from, last year was £127 14=i 9d, of which it was proposed to wrile off £IOO for preliminary expenses and carry the balance forward. The report was adopted, and Messrs Balfonr, Crawford, and Stoddart were elected directors. The cbaimain said the prospects of the company were gioomy.

SYNOPSIS Off ADYERi'iaEMBNTS.

Henry Hearn, RangiUta Island—Wants a shearers' cooks. N.Z. Railways—Train arrangements for Ashbuitoa Show. J, Lawson, Ponndkepper—Notice re impounded bay hack mare. Mrs Brewer, Temuka —Wants a good general servant for the country. Temuka Literary Society—Close session this eyeniDg with "social" in Oddfellows' Hall. Primitive Methodist Church, Qeraldioe —Notice of soDirersary sermons, tea, and leoiure. Geraldine Volunteer Brass Bind—Caneort in aid of the band's funds on Friday evening next. Canteibury Farmers Association—lmportant notice to shareholders re an&ual meeting, e'ection of diiectors, etc. J. MuDdell & Co., aKSoci'ited with W. S. Maslin—Sell goodwill and lease of 160 acres reclaimed swamp land (4 yeurs to run) after sale at Moana on Tl urpdoy.

Arthur Gabites, Clothier and General Outfitter, "The Corner," 1 imam—ls now showing a Bpecial pmchase of Kaiapoi clothing (bought at a greet discount), and a uew shipment of boot* and shoes. T. & J. Thomson, Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru—Have nude arrangements to me<t the extra demands of tbe «' bliow week," aDd have just opened fresh lines of lace, ei!k and grenadine mucins, tweed j icketc, ribbons, cashmere hosiery, merino*, umbrellas, and sunshades, etc.