The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2151, 17 January 1891, Page 2

The Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Timaru Gaol.—The Police Station at Timaru is proclaimed a gaol, and the prison has ceased to bo a prison. Methodist Free Church.—The next district meeting of tbe United Methodist Free Church will be held at Raogiora in January, 1892. San Francisco Mail,—lnformation has been received that the Mariposa left Sao Frano'eco for Auckland on Monday at four o'cloek, fifty hours lat».

Le«islatiye Council.—The Auckland petition against any appointments to tbe Legislative Council being made until after Parliament has met contains 4044 names.

The Late Mr Justice Gillies. —A handsome marble tombatooe, in Gothic style, with granite pillars, has been placed over the grave of the lata Mr Justice Gillies at Auckland.

Gold Export.—During 1890,1,931,930 ounces of gold, valued at £773,438, were , entered for export from New Zealand, being a decrease of £35,000 on the previous year. The total quantity of gold obtained up to date is given as 46,425,629 oz. Arrivals and Departures.—During December, J 890 persons arrived ia New Zealand, against 892 departures, leaving a balance of 1012 in favour of the colony. [ln the yenr ended 31st December, the excess of departures oyer arrivals was 1730 persons. Cricket.—A match will be played today in Victoria Park between the Temuka and Pleasant Point Clubs. The game will begin at 1.30 pm. sharp. The following learn has been selected to play for Temuka : Brown (captain), Cathro, Dignan, Farnie, Gillespie, Goldstone, Rev. Hamilton, Hayhursfc, Mendelsoo, McLean, and Willb. Emergency: Mogridge. The w ant or Work.—Between 400 and 500 men essemblei around tbe office of Mr Scott at Dunedin on Wednesday in response to an sdvertisment requiring 200 men to proceed to Tasmania for work on tbe Mount Zneban railway. As many as could be provided with passages were engaged, and tbe rest will be sent on nest week.

Scwllin*. —The race between Stephenson (champion of New Zealand) and Bnbsar (the English champion) for £IOO aids, took place on tbe Parratnatta on Wednesday afternoon. The former won from start to finish, passiog the winning post fifteen lengtbß ahead. The raoe between McLean (champion) and Stantbury is fixed for April 28th. Should Scansbury v>io, he is prepared to take up Kemp's engagements with O'Connor, and proceed to America.

More Faygiib Wanted.—A deputation from the Christchuroh Chamber of Commerce and Agricultueal and Pastoral Association interviewed the Railway Commisioners on Wednesday ,|re a reduction in charges between Lyttelton and Chriitcburch, and Christohnrch and Timaru, iDoreaeed faoilities for storing giain at oountry stations, and a reduotion in the charges on sheep and wool. The comßussionors would not promise anything, but conseuted to consider the matter. LOCAL InduSTßT.—We bay* heard excellent accounts of the manure made by Mr Franks at his Temuka works. Of course there is always a prejudice against anything local. Things easily obtainable are never so yaluable as things which are difficult to get, and so with looal produotst From what we hear, however, we believe that the manure which Mr Franks is making will outlive this prejudice, and prove a boon to the district. There can be no doubt that it is a great convenience to farmers to get manure at their own doors instead of haying to send to Dunedin and Christohuroh for it.

Winchester Cricket Grobnd. A meeting of the board of the above was held on the 13th, Mr Young In the chair. He read the annual report to the effect that he regretted the revenue was too small to keep the place in good repair. The receipts for the y9ar had been £5 12s 4d, and only a balance of 10s remained in hand. He recommended that a stile should be erected on the road side, as people destroyed the fences in getting through them ; also that a belt of trees be placed round the ground. After dealing with several matters the board adjourned. Goob Templar Lodse, Geraldinb. — There was a good attendance of members at the weekly meeting of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Geraldine. C.T., Bro. J. M. Sutherland, presided. One candidate was elected and initiated. The recitation competition for prizes presented by Bro. W. S. Maslin resulted io Sister Eskott securing first and Bro. C. E. Sherratt second prize. The former recited " Sir Ralph's Repentance" very effectively and Mr Slierratt " Loved and Lost" with muoh feeling. There were only two points of difference between the competitors. The judging was done through the ballot-bOK, after considerable time had beon lost in deciding how the competitors should be judged,

Science Conference.—The Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science opened at Christchurch on Thursday morning with r meeting of the general committee, Baron Von Mueller, the rotiring President, in the chair, for the appointment of sectional officers and committees, were confirmed. Un the motion of the Hon. G W Cotton, of Adelaide, it was resolved that the 1892 meeting should be held in Adelaide. In the evening Baron Von Mnollsr resigned the presidential chair to Sir James Hector, who delivered an address. The Governor ond Professor Goodall, of Harvard University (U.5.),a1«0 delivered addresses. Sir James Hector reviewed the scientific progress in the colony and advocated the establishment of un observatory for resetrohes into physical science.

Nasty Accident. —• Mr J. Love, of Gapes' Valley, met with a very naßty accident on Monday last. He was driving along the road with a trap, io which be had a plough, when by some means bis horse swerved and capsized the trap into the ditch at the side of the road. Mr Love unfortunately fell with the plough on top of him, with the consequence that three of his ribs were brokeD, and he was otherwise seriously bruised. Those who saw the accident say that had it Dot been for the plucky manner in which his son secured and held the the probability is Mr Love would have been killed, as he was quite unable to extricate himself. The sufferer was attended by Dr Fish, but, although he is doing as well as can be expected be still suffers great pain, and finds it almoßt impossible to lie down, consequently he has to sit in an armchair night and day. Postal [bre«ularitiks.— The vagaries of the post office very frequently causes us loss and inconvenience. On the 14th inst. a letter containing a large quantity of news for publication and also several advertisements was addressed to us and posted in Geraldine- By the official stamp on it we had that it ought to have reached us by the one-o'clock train, but instead of that it went to Timara, and there it remained until it was put on board the express train which carried it to Winchester, where it remained all night. First, it ought to have come direct from Geraldine to Temuka ; second, as it went to Timaru that office ought to have returned it to Temuka by the 4-o'clock train ; and third, the express train had no right to overcarry it to Winchester. The whole transaction shows great carelessness, and the officers in charge ought to see to it. The matter has caused loss and annoyance to us, and consequently we have not complained without having good grounds for doing so.

Winchester Domain Board.—A meeting of the Winchester Domain Board was held on the 13'.h iost. at the Wolseley Hotel, Winchester. Preaoat Meßsrs J. A. Young (chairmaa), W. Deßenzy, and J. Peterson. The chairman read the report and balance-sheet for the past year, He congratulated tbe board on the improvements made io tbe fences and park generally during the year. It tvas intended to grub up the avenue, but he could get no ooe to do it at the time. Called for tenders by posting notices at all shop windows io Winchester for the right to dig tbe potatoes remaining in the avenue, but only got one tender, that of Mr C. Tay, 50s, und he thought best to accept it. He reoommended tbe avenue to be properly prepared and laid down, and also suggested other improvements. He also reooiameoddd a auitably-iascribed tablet to bo erected to mark the Jubilee oak, which was gettiog a grand tree, the gates to be painted, and seats placed in the park for the public. Tbe receipts for the year had been £l6 189 6d, which, with £23 14s Id from last year, made a total of £4O 12s 7d, and after paying all expenses there was a credit balance of £29 15s sc. A special vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for his services during the last year. Mr J. A. Young was again elected chairman for the ensuing year. It was resolved that all accounts due to the board be paid at once ; that Mr Smith be requested to complete his contract; that tenders ba called for six seats in the park; that the gates and fenoo round the Jubilee oak rncsive two coats of paint; and that the ohairman ascertain the cost of a brass tablet suitably inscribed. Tbe amount of £2 5s was passed for pay- 1 meat, and tbe meeting adjourned. j

TempkaFire Brisade.—Mr D. Henry, ' captaiQ of the Temulca Fire Brigade, received a letter from Mr J. M. Martin yesterday thanking the brigade for their prompt action at ton fire on his premises naxt the StoDe Store, Temuka (Thomson's old butchery), and enclosing a cheque for one guinea towards the funds of the brigade. N.C. Ebtoition BoARB.— At a meeting of the Educatieo Board it was decided to provide for eight new schools. On the advice of the solicitors the board will permit holders of schoUrahipa residing outside the district to attend a school not under the control of this particular board, provided the school is subject to inspection.

SitTATIOK Akmy, Tsmßjca.—Last Tuesday aad Wednesday Major Vince and Captain Tremaine paid a visit lo the above. They wore received by the soldiers aod officers and led a fairly successful two nights' oacupaigj, the attendance being fair. On Tuesday night MHJor Vince gave an account of his " Salvation Army Warfare and Prison Experience," and on Wednesday the subject was the new book just published by General Booth, " In Darkest England and the Way Out." Colonel Taylor, the head of the Army in New Zealand, is now making his farewell tour.

Stanley Palmer, a prisoner i-n the Newcastle, Del., gaol, has invented a toy puzzle for which he is said (o have bees been offered £2OOO by a New Yark speculator. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Whitehead & Son—Offer £1 reward for return of lost sheep. P. Wareiog—lnvites "tenderß for harvesting 145 acres wheat. Geraldine Town Bo*id—Will sue for overdue rateß and rents after 31st, B. Holloway—Notice of application for transfer of license of Bush Hotel. Mrs W. E. Barker, Waikonini, Peel Forest—Wants cook and housemaid. J. Mundell & Co. —Entries for iStock Sale at Geraldine on Wednesday next. Mrs McCallum, Experienced Nurse, Wilkin Street, Temuka—Notice to ladies. Meason & Marchant—lnvite tenders far repairs and alterations to Temuka Park Lodge. St. Mary's Churoh, Geraldine—Annual Sunday School Treat and Parish Festival on Thursday next. Reid and Gray—Draw attention to their twine binders (of which only a few remain on hand), manilla binding twine, d.f. ploughs, disc harrows, Cambridge rollers, etc., etc. '