LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2185, 7 April 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha Election.—The Te Aroha election has been declared void ; each parly pays bis onn costs. i tamp OFFICE. —The stamp office yields a surplus ot £20,000, principally from leg cy duties. It ib exp cfced that the financial results of ths year will be made up by Monday.

Temuka. Ham and Ewe Fair and Stock £\ale. —To-day the Temuka ram and ewe fair aud fortnightly sale takes pUctf. A number of entries to I e submit! ed will be found hi our advtrtiamjj columns,

The Influenza. Epidemic.—The Board of Health, Wellington, on Friday morning held a meeting to consider the advisability of deolaring American porta infected, in consequence of influenza, but decided that sufficient information was wanting to enable them to act.

An Alleged Swindler. —A man with the very suggestive name of Bigall was arrested at Timuru on Saturday lant charged with a number ef crimes, li is alleged that he firßt of all stole an overcoat from the Timaru Restaurant, and then made a round of the Bhops with a £lO cheque which bo one would change. While in the shops he is said to have appropriated such trifljs as bundles of caps, i hat, and bundles of sockc. In one case a parcel of socks stolen from Mr J. G. Cowan is said to be worth 365. Saltation Armt, Qeraldihe.—Special meetings were held by the Geraldine corps of the Salvation Army on Sunday last, morning, afternoon, and tveoing, the subject for ihe whole day being "Sanetificalion." In the morning f> reply was given to the question " What is it?" in the afternoon and evening to the questions "Is it obtainab'e?" and •'By whom obtained." Owing to a complete oversight \ the servicer were not advertised, but there were large congregations at each meeting. The questions were fully and ably answered by Captain Forloog and Lieut. Purdue, and a very deep impression waa evideutlj made on those present. Woodbury School Commutes. A meeting ef the *bove committee whs he'd on Saturday evening, April 4th, 1891. ! Present —Miners Dean (chairman), Hammond, and Gick. The chairman submitted the iibstr»ct of accounts for the fifteen months.ending M rch 31st, 3891, and also the committee'* annual rep ut, which was read and considered satinfuctory. The same to bs sent to the board, together with the account books, tfoucbers, and all documents necessary for the annua' auditing of the same. It was unanimous'y re solved that the chairman thank the public | who subscribed so liberally to the school treat fund ; to appear in the local paper. The meeting tbon terminate^. Kifle Shooting—On S.turday afternoon the members of Alpha Martini-Henri Rifle Club, the leading Rifle Club in North Canterbury, fired a nutch to decide the championship for the s«"?8on. The ranges were 200, 500, and 600 yards", and there wefe 13 competitors. The winner was Mr O. W. Turpin, who put on the good score of 87, and Mr F. Hardoastle, formerly a member of the Geraldine B fl's, wae second with 81. The weather was most unfavorable, a stiff sou'-wester, with occasional rain squalls, pr-v tiling. Mr Hardcastle has shot consistently throughout the season, and at the club's annual field d«y on Jan. Ist, when there were 37 competitors, he won a prize in each of the four matches on the programme, and came out second in the aggregates for the meeting, only two points behind the leading man. Timaru Harbor Board. A special meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board was held on Friday last, when the reports of the commissioners appointed to report on the best method of dealing with the shingle difficulty were read. Both Messrs O'Connor and Goodall are of opinion that the magnitude and velocity of the bhingle travel is such that it will inevitably overlap the works if steps are not taken to counteract it. There are in their opinion only two means of averting the danger; (1) by extending the mole or by groins; or (2) by shifting the shingle as it accrues. Of these alternatives they recommend dredging as it is cheaper and more likely to give satisfactory results. The mode of dredging recommended is by a pump hopper dredger. Messrs O'Connor and Goodall differ greatly as to the quantity of shingle to be moved and the cost of moving. Mr O'Connor estimates that the annual cost, including interest on the plant, at £3400, and Mr Goodall says that £ISOO would be nearer the mark. As the subject of the reports is of vital importance to this district we propose publishing them in full. In this issue we give a report of the meeting of the Harbor Board, and in our next will ci mmence the publication of the engineers' reports.

Government Pkoposals.—The following ate the ptiocipil Bill which the Government propose to introduce next cessiou : Legisl tive Council Reform, (limiting term of office to seven ye«re) Oonsolid-uioo ■■ nd Amendment to the Electoral Laws, Boards of Conciliation, Native Linda, West Coast Settlement Reserves, Pubic Trust Office (this b ; ll io be founded on the report of the Commission), Labour Bills (truck, Employers' Liability, Factories and Shops). The Cabinet will be engaged in the consideration < f these measures next week. The Electoral B 11 is intended to complete the one man o'oe vote ayatem by applying it to bye-electipus, and requiting the voter to regis'er'in one district orjly. A public holiday ia to. be declared en the day of the ganeral election, to give every man a chance of voting. After an election the roll wil 1 be purged by taking off the name of every man who did not vote. Tnis, it is anticipated, will induce every mm who can to votp. Every facility will be giveo for the registration of electors. A Bankruptcy Bill wi'l also be introduced. Tne adviaory council is now engaged drawing up a scheme of cliesificnion of the Civil Service, ft lias b-en thought advisable to bring in a fresh B'll on the subject though the power already exists under old acts. A Nasty Knock.—On Sunday evening " G.'ordie " Ramsay, who i 3 attaining an unenviable reputation at a short sentence man, was arrested at Temuka on a charge of coraraittins an assault upon Mr T. McGuire, the licensee of the Temuka Hotel. It appears that Ramsay, who was somewhat the worse for liquor, went into the kitchen of the Temuka Hotel on Sunday afternoon, and behaved in such a manner to the servants and to Mrs McGuire as to ciuse them to order him out. Mr McGuire hearing of his conduct appeared upon the scene, and enforced their order somewhat emphatically with the toe of his boot. Ramsay picked up a large stone and expressed a desire to | reduce Mr McGuire's bulk, and upon the 'attar advancing towards him threw the stone, which struck him upon the head a little above the left ear. Mr McGuire fell in a semi-conscious condition and was removed inside the hotel. Ramsay in the meantime cleared out, but was substqueutly arrested by Constable Morton. Mr McGuire's injuries were attended to by Dr Campbell, who pronounced them of a superficial character but dangerous from the possibility of erysipelas setting in. He ia, however, doiug as well as can bj expected. Rimsay was yesterday charged before A. M. Clark Eaq. with the J assault, and rtmanded Cor a week, f

I 13oard Meetings.— The monthly meet- ' ing of the Temuka Road Board will be held to-day, that of ihe Geraldine Town Board to-night, and that of the Aro wbeniM Town Board to-morrow night. The Late Fire.—We are requested to sta-'- in connection with the report of the fire that Messrs W. McLeod and E. Williams joined Messis Angland and Casey in getting ready the engine prior to the arrival of Fireman J. Beri upon the scene.

Sporting.—At Saturday's meeting of the Australian Jcckey Club at Sydney the hous Heredi Cup was won by Paris, Peace Han Heap by Little Berni?, Steeplechase by Grafton, Second Nursery Handicap by Playmate, A.J.C. Plate by Carbine, and Fioal Handicap by Beidigo. Acknowledgment —ln our advertising columns Mr Thomas GunnioD, who has lfitely recovered from a long and severe illness, thanks the members of theTemukt Black Star Minstrels for their indneas io giving bim the pioceeds of their recent entertainment. The Minstrela have done some very meritorious work sioce they formed their society. Economies.—Targe reductions and reorganisations are to be made in the Native Land Court Department. The Stock Department will be reorganised bo far as inspection ia concerned, into which branch tne Minister of Lands is now prosecuting enquiries. There will also be considerable alterations in the Survey Department, but in the way of transfers and not of reductions. The Edwards' Appointment.— John Aldridge, who was convicted of forgery at Blenheim recently and sentenced to five yeais' pt-na! servitude, and who is now a prisoner, applies for a writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that Judge Edwards, who tried bim, is not pioperly a Judge. Tlie application, which raises the question of the legality of Mr Edwards' appointment, cannot nome on for hearing till the return of the Chief Juslicp. St. Mart's, Geraldine. A Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held in this Church on Sunday last. The decorations were those from the previous Sunday supplemented with others. On the altar was a profusion of grapes, apiles, and bright red tomatoes, while on either side of the altar was placed a fine sbeaf of wheat. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. Preston, who preached an appropriate sermon from Psalm lxv, 4, S. Pleasant Point.—The s';ock sale a* i Pleasant Point yesterday was one of the | largest yet held. The entries in every clasa were very numerous and the sale whs barely concluded et five o'clock, in fact ihe yards were not cleated t'll long after that hour. Prices generally ruled somewhat easier dealers', considering the drop in sheep pqual to fully a shilling per head. Catt e were again at a discount, uud there was little competition for the stud aheep off-red. Government Life Insurance Depart ment. The annual aecjunts of the Government Insurance Department were deposited with the Treasury. Duriog the year 2761 new policies were issued, assuring £684,242, and yielding ao annual revenue of £20,489. The total fuuds at the end of the year amounted to £1,715,193, including £25,000 reserve for possib'e depreciation io freehold and mortage securities. The ra'io of expenses to premium income shows a decrease of 3 per cent, aa compared with the previous year.

The Bishop of Nelson. Bishop Sut'er, who was seized with a fit of an apoplectic nature on Thursday last and whoBA life was in consequence despaired of, has, according to latest reports on Sunday, secovered somewhat, although he is by no means out of danger. The bishop has been in failing health for some time, and had recently taken a trip to the hot lakes, accompanied by Mrs Suter, This was found to haye beneficial effects, but his medical advisers recommended a longer rest, and the bishop had just made all arrangements for a voyage to England when he waa taken with the fit above mentioned.

Temuk*. Football Club.—A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday eveniug las'. Present— Messrs Anderson (chairman), McLeorl, Go'detone. McCask U, and Wm. Storey, hon. sec. In reference to tho Geraldine much it was resolved to let it stand over for the pcsent, The secretary whs instructed to challenge Waihi Eecond to a match to take place oo Saturday next, April 11. M<- 0. Goldstone moved, Mr Storey seconded, and it was carried—- " That they challenge the Linwood 6fteen to a match on the 24th May." The following new members were elected—Mtssrs A. Beattie, Miller, arid Hawkes. Mr Anderson proposed, and Mr McLeod seconded—" That football bladders be purchißed from Mr McCiskill." Tha mseting then terminated. The best medicine Kuown is Sandkh aud 3ons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent poweiful effects in ooughs, colds, influenza, the rollef is instantaneous. In seriora cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy--no swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronohitis, 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 witb medal and diploma at International .Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved artiole, and reject all other*

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldjne Road Board—lnvite tenders for works. Thomas Gunuion—Thanks to members of Black Star Minstrel Compaoy. F. Every, Pleasant Valley—Will prosecute trespassers oo his farm, Hoinewood. A. E. Hawkios, Goraldine—Offers 10s reward for recovery of brown retriever pup. J. Brown, Beehive Stores, Temoka— Has full-3 zi cornaacks for sale at 6s 3d per dozen. A. E. Cox and E. R. Guinness—Advertiaa entrtee for Temuka stock sale to-day and sheep for private sale. J. Mundeil & Co.—Advertise particulars of clearing sale at Mr W. Guilford's on Friday next; Want 2000 bushels uf feed oats.