LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2138, 16 December 1890, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Coal.— The coal export from Westport for the week ended Saturday last was 4,614 tons. Libel, —Mr Mitchelson has instructed his solicitors to take proceedings against Arthur Desmond, of Auckland, for criminal libel. Timartj Tannery Company. At a special general meeting of this company on Saturday it was decided to wind op voluntarily. An appeal, by circular, by the directors for £ISOO more capital was unsuccessful, Temdka Caledonian Sports. This afternoon, after ihe stock sale, Messrs J. Mundell and Co, sell tiro privileges in connection with the furthcoming Caledonian Sports at Tornuka on Boxing-Day, The privileges include publican's and refreshment booths, games, etc, ,

The Geraldine Election. —ln our advertising columns Mr S. Buxton thanks those electors who supported him during the recent contest. Temuka Stock Sale.— The fortnightly sale of slock takes place at Temuka today. Messrs A. E. Cox and E, R. Guinness advertise entries of cattle, sheep and pigs. Entertainment at Temuka. This evening the pupils of St. Joseph’s School, Temuka, give their annual entertainment in the Volunteer Hall. As we remarked in a previous issue, the programme is a moat varied and entertaining one, consisting of vocal and instrumental solos, duets, dramas, recitations, etc,, and we expect the hall will be crowded. Burglary. —At Christchurch Albert Otter, 17 years old, and Herbert McOready, 15 years old, were committed for trial for breaking open and robbing a pillar letter box. Otter was also sentenced to ten months’ hard labor, and McOready to three months’, for breaking into fonr houses and stealing cash amounting to £B, with a number of small articles. Missin* Shbef. —No less than 400 shorn sheep have gone amissing from the Orari Station, and in our advertising columns this issue the manager, Mr John Murray, offers £5 reward for information leading to their recover if strayed, and £25 for similar information if stolen. A description of the missing sheep and their brands will be found in our advertising columns, and doubtless within a day or two information will be given as to their whereabouts. Lectuhes in Temuka. —The Rev. L. M. Isitt delivered a lecture in the Wesleyan Church last evening on “ Stanley’s Darkest Africa ” to a fair audience. The lecture was illustrated with limelight views and was most interesting, the lecturer dealing with his subject in a very able manner. A synopsis of the lecture will appear in bur next issue. To-morrow evening the rev. gentleman will give .a second lecture in the same church, taking as bis subject “Dr Norman MacLeod, philanthropist, poet, author, and humorist,” The lecture should be well worth hearing, as the wit and humor of the great Presbyterian divine will be fully brough' out. Our readers may rest assured that the subject will be done full justice to by the Rev. Mr Isitt, as he is one of the ablest speakers we have heard in Temuk». South Orari School Committee.— The monthly meeting of this committee was held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening last. Present—Messrs McLeod (chairman), Bennet, O’Neill, Bates, and Wakely. The Inspector’s report on the annual examination was read and considered highly satisfactory. Mr Buxton kindly forwarded £L for the use of the school to deliver his address. Matters connected with the school treat were then discussed, and it was resolved to accept Mr D. McCaskill’s tender for cake, &c. Messrs Corbett and McLeod were appointed to carry the treat through, and Mr Wakely to make the necessary arrangements about a dance after the treat. Lecture at Geraldine. —On Friday evening last Bishop Julius delivered a lecture in the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, 1 to a large and appreciative audience. The Rev. J. Preston, Incumbent of Geialdine, ; occupied the chair, and on the platform was i theßev.T. JasperSmyth,of Pleasant Point, i The subject of the lecture was “Three i years in a country village, ’and for over an hour and a-half the lecturer kept his ? audience intensely interested and greatly amused while he depicted the chief scenes of interest in an old English village in Somersetshire, and told racy anecdotes of some of the chief personages therein. At tbe conclusion of the lecture the bishop ' was, upon the proposition of Dr Fish, 1 accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the 1 treat he had given those present. 1 Saltation Army, Geraldinb.— On Fri--1 day evening last tbe Geraldine corps of the ■ Salvation Army, with the Peel Forest and ; Woodbury contingents, held a monster , demonstration of welcome to tbe newly* , appointed Staff-Captain Vince in the Woodbury Schoolroom. About 150 per- ' sons partook of an excellent tea, which 1 was provided by a few sympathisers with ' tbe Army. The tables were presided over by Mesdamea Irvine and Jessop, and Misses Irvine, Jessop, Rundeil and Williamson, ; assisted by the Misses Webb (2). At tbe , meeting held afterwards the room was ( packed. Staff-Captain Holdaway gave a brief and interesting sketch of tbe Army work among the Maoris and of his late tour in Australis. Staff Captain-Vince, in ■ the course of his address, gave some interi esting particulars of the Army’s work in i England and of the late Mrs Booth. The ! demonstration was a decidedly successful , ono from every point of view. Found Drowned. —On Friday evening last the body of a man was found wedged among the rocks on the northern side of | the North Mole at Tiraaru. The police were communicated with, and the body 1 was conveyed to tbe police station. It 1 is in a dreadfully mutilated and battered condition. The flesh is gone off the left arm, and the right arm is severed si the elbow. Almost all the hair is off the head, and the face is so dreadfully battered as to be quite unrecognisable. The body was fully dressed, and judging from this it is supposed to be that of John Airey, of Sandietown, Timaru, who disappeared from his homo about a fortnight ago, and regarding whom soma uneasiness was felt, as he seamed in a despondent condition at tbe time. He was between 36 and 40 years of age. Vice regal Visitation. His Exl oellency the Governor visited Parihaka last Friday and was cordially welcomed by the Natives, who assembled in great numbers. The Governor was conducted to Te Whiti’s house, where the Chief came out and was introduced, taking off his hat in a most polished manner. The Chief invited the Governor into his house, in which new mats had been placed on the walls and floor, and horsehair-seated 1 chairs for his guest to sit on. The Governor had a conversation with Te Whiti and the son-in-law of the chief interpreted. The latter was instructed to show the

Governor the village. The Governor afterwards visited Tohu, whose relationship with Te Whiti at present is strained. Tohu said he was pleased to see the Governor, and thought it was right of him to visit the Maoris as well as the pakehas. His Exsellency remained some time in the village, making a examination of everything there. Funehu, the Chief at Motu, was disappointed that the Governor did not visit his settlement. The Maoris stats that had they known the Governor was coming they would have I made great preparations to receive him, j

Fat\l Accident. — A child of five years, named Augusta Sutcliffe, died at Ponsonby, Auckland, from the result of a scalding through falling into a bucket of boiling water. Temcka Rifles. Members of the Temoka Rifle Corps who have not yet done their volley and independent firing are requested to parade on the rifle range at 6 o’clock to-morrow evening for that purpose. As this is the last opportunity they will have, and their neglect will mean serious pecuniary loss to the corps, it is to be hoped that all who possibly can attend will do so. Anmveksary Day.— To-day being the anniversary of the province of Canterbury will be generally observed throughout the province as a holiday. At Winchester the annual athletic sports will be held, and judging from the number of entries a first rate day’s amusement should be enjoyed by those who attend them. A great number of picnics have been arranged to take place, and (be annual fishing competition under the auspices of the Geraldine Anglers’ Society will als be held. Fishin# Competition. — The annual fishing competition under the auspices of the Geraldine County Acclimatisation Society takes place to-day. The entries closed on Saturday, seven being received for Class 1, “fly,” and eight for Class 2, “ minnow.” This number is rather less than las year, but it is expelled that all are bona fide competitors. The annual fish dinner takes place in the Crown Hotel, Temuka, to-morrow evening, at 8 o’clock, and is expected to be weil attended. The Hutchison Cash.— ln the Supreme Court in Chambers at Wellington oh Saturday, before tlis Honor the Chief Justice, argument was taken in the various snmmooses in the case of Whitaker ▼. Hutchison. The first matter disposed of was the summons by plaintiff taking exception to the defendant’s plea of justification relating to the indebtedness of Sir Harry Atkinson and the Hon. E. Mitchelson to the Bank of New Zealand. His Honor held that proof of such matter was relevant, and allowed the plea to stand. The next question was as to whether the defendant was entitled to refuse to answer certain interrogatories on the ground that they related to proceedings in Parliament, respecting which the defendant as a member of Parliament, claimed that be ought not (o be interrogated. His Honor made an order that the defendant should further answer within seven daye. Defsndant, who conducted bis own case, stated that the enforcement of the order wonld have to be made by the Court in Banco. Ao order was made, both parties joining, for the appointment of a commission to take evidence in Auckland. An application for the inspection of the public accounts at Wellington was also granted. His Honor also dealt with an application by the defendant to inspect th» files of cablegrams and telegrams which had passed between the Ministers and the Agent-General in 1883 and 1889 J relating to the position of the Bank of New Zealand at that lime. Mr Gully, for the plaintiff, opposed this. His Honor said that he did not see bis way under the circumstances to make the order, as it related to matters of State. Homowat’s Pills.—Weakening weather. —The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway’s medicine gives potency to the nervous system; which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action which maintains the growth and well-being of the body No one can over estimate the necessity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these Fills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation, sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sale and highest reputation. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. S. Buxton—Thankselectors ofGeraldine. E. B. Aymes, Gapes’ Valley—lnvites tenders for fencing. Lecture In Temuka—By Rev. Mr laitt in Wesleyan Church, to-morrow evening. Temuka Rifles—Parade for volley and independent firing at 6 o’clock to-morrow evening. A. W. Gaze, Temuka Offers 10s reward for recovery ef lost black and tan terrier slut. J. H. Baker, Commissioner Crown Lands—Notice re 25,218 acres of land on Hunter Hills, open for sale or selection. Temuka Domain Board Advertise right of Temuka Caledonian Society to the exclusive use of sports ground in the Temuka Park on Boxing day. D. M. Ross, Deputy Assignee—Binkruptcy notice re Mrs M. Perceval ; second meeting of creditors in the Wallingford Hotel, Temuka, on Thursday afternoon. John Murray, Manager Orari Station— Offers £5 for reward for information leading to recovery of 400 sheep if strayed and £25 for similar information if stolen. R, H. Pearpoint, Geraldine—ls showing a large and varied assortment of fancy goods suitable for Christmas presents. Has ale, wines, and spirits of the best brands on sale.