LOCAL, AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2196, 2 May 1891, Page 2

LOCAL, AND GENERAL.

Temuka We?letan Church. —Mj Oowle, of Ashburton, will conduct the services at this church to-morrow. Smuggling. A man named Charles Bishop was fined £ls at Auckland on Wednesday for smuggling a box of tobacco.

Temura Primitive Methodist Church —The Rev. W. C. Wood will conduct the afternoon ami evening service in this church 10-morrow.

Customs Revenue. -—The Customs revenue for April was £132,776, against £127,282 for April last, year, and £122.712 for Maroh, The beer duty for the month was £4997 against £3462 for March and £4815 for April last year.

Sudden Death, —A woman named Sarah Dermotr, wife of a cab driver at Richmond, Ohnslchnrcb, died suddenly on Thursday, She had been suffering from a paralytic stroke for two years, but enjoyed tolerable health until her death.

Fatal Accident. —Mr Thompson, manager of the Kquitable Insurance Association, fell from his horse ot Russell a week ago and died at Russell yesterday from haemorrhage of the lungs, Ha leaves a wife and six children.

Timaeu Hospital. —During last month fifty patients were treated in the Tlmarn Hospital, of whom 12 males and 9 females were discharged as cured, 3 males as relieved, and 1 female as incurable. Thirteen males and 12 females received outdoor relief.

Fire at Mastebton.— By the upsetting of a kerosene tin a six-roomed house of Donald’ McKenzie, at Dryerton, near Masterton, was destroyed by fire. The clothing of Miss McKenzie caught fire, but she rushed to the adjoining river and escaped uninjured.

South Orari School Committee. —A special meeting of the above committee was held oa Thursday ovsniog. AH the members were present. It was unanimously agreed to recommend Miss M. A. Balfour to the Board of Eduoation for appointment as assistant io room of Miss Gardiner. As the qualifications of the other candidates were considered equal it was decided by lot to recommend Miss M. B. Bruce in the event of Miss Balfour refusing the appointment. Quadrille Assembly. The weekly astembbes organised by Mr T. Gunnion have hitherto attracted a capital attendance, and have proved most enjoyable. On Wednesday next be intends to hold a “long night,” and expects a crowded attendance. The floor is always in good order, and the playing of Messrs Goodwillie and Colville leaves nothing to be desired. Light refreshments are to be provided, and the charge for admission is nominal. Under such circumstances there is sure to be a good crowd. Fire a e Fairlib Creek. — A .fire occurred at Fairlie Creek on Thursday night, which destroyed Mr T. Caskey’s saddlery shop, Mr McDonald’s boot shop and dwelling house, and Ball’s stables. The fire broke out about 10.30, and is supposed to have been caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp, which was very short of oil. Mr McCasky’s shop was insured for £l5O, and the large stables, which were the property of Mr -R. R. Taylor, of Timaru, for £3OO-

Disputed Ownership. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Thursday, the following case was heard ;—D. Lonnie v. P, Godwin, claim £9 13s Bd. Mr Rrymond for the plaintiff and Mr While for defend-mt, Mr Raymond said that about the 17th January, the defendant fraudulently aid falsely represented himself to bo the o wner of a certain mare, and had bartered the same to the plaintiff. Plaintiff had sold the mare to J. P. Scoweo, and subsequently the mare hud been o'aimed and taken away from Scowen by ooe Thomas Godwin. Plaintifl had been put to great loss of time and money by the defendant’s conduct aod in respect of the action brought against him by Scowen. Most of the facts, Mr Raymond added, bad been bean before His Worship iu the Scowen case, and as he (counss') had not an important witness there that dsy, he would ask that Thomas Godwin’s evidence be heaid, and the c se then adjourned. This was agreed to, and Mr Raymond then called Thomas Godwin, father of the defendant, who said that the mare was his property, and that be had never given his son or anyone else autboritj to sell her. He had inserted a notice in the papers two years ago warning parsons against dealing with any of his property. He knew nothing about Lenitie. All he knew was that the mare was taken, and be had regained possession of it at Sco wen's. To Mr While ; He could not exactly stale his son’s age ; ho might be 18 or 19. He had never given hia wife authority to sell; she might lend his properly, but not sell any of it. He had no interest in this action. At this stage the case was adjourned (ill next court dsy, Mr White applying and being allowed the defendant’s costs for the day, as it was through no fault of his that «u adjournment took place* ,

Customs Revenue. The customs revenue collected ar, rim port of Tirnarn last month amounted to £l7lß 13s lOd. Prohibition.- —The Nonh Otago Times says the amount the borough of Oamaru wiH lose by shutting up the pnblichouses 1 it £1670 per annum. Cruelty to Animals. — At Tlmarn on Thuisd-iy John Jon-s, of Pleasant Point, was fined 20s and costs for working two horses with sore shoulders. Fire. —Mr Robert Campbell's Marnroa Station, Otago, was burned down, together wiih its contents. The loss is £450 ; insurance in the Union, £2OO. Found Dead. Thomas Ewart, aged 21 years, was found dead at Tr-quair, near Dunedin. He is supposed to have been killed by a kick from a horse. The Chief Tamasesb. The Apia correspondent of the Herald states that the report of Tamaaeae’a death is incorrect, but he is in a critical state of health. Sydenham Election.— lt is rumored tnat ao attempt is to be made to upset the election of the Sydenham Licensing Committee on certain grounds not yet revealed. The Edwards Appointment. —lt is reported that the Attorney-General, with whom Sir R, Ltout will appear, will move in re Mr Justice Edwards at the present sittings of the Court of Appeal. Leaving the Service —Mr C. Y. O'Connor, Marine Ifingineop for the Colony, retires from public service in New Zealand, having been appointed Chief Engineer for Western Australia. Large Waoebs. —Several largo wagers have been executed at Melbourne on the Gun. Carbine has been backed at £3006 to £l4O, Marvel £3OOO to £BO, Gresford £IOOO io £4O, Megaphone £IOOO to £35, Sale ep a Station. —Messrs Wright. Stephenson and Co. sold the Ben Oban Station, in the Mackenzie Country, comprising 64,703 acres leasehold, and 17,000 sheep, etc., for £7700 to Mr James H. Preston, of Haldon Station. Row in a Brothel. —A cabman named John McGrath waa slabbed with a pocket knife in a brothel at Christchurch on Thursday night by a man named Thomas Gorman. The wound is a small one, below the navel. McGrath is progressing favorably. Gorman has been arrested. Fatal Accident. Harry Sands was killed at Reefton on Wednesday by a fall of earth in a cutting on the Midland railway works near Squaretown. The deceased was working in the face when the fall took place from the top, smothering him. He leaves a wife and grown-up family. Wreck of the Steamer Lawrence. The steamer Lawrence has been wrecked at Westport. It was at first thought she could be floated off the beach on which she stranded, but as she broke her back that is now impossible. The steamer waa insured for £9)09, but the cargo of coals were uninsured. Arrest op Housebreakers. Two men named John Henry Taylor and Alfred Sorenson were arrested on a charge of robbing a cash box containing £44 and a gold watch and jewellery valued at nearly £lO from the Provincial Hotel, Wellington. About £34 of the money has been recovered.

Tuberculins Experiment. —Dr Koch’s lymph was administered in tbe Christchurch hospital on Wednesday to a female patient, 20 years old, named Louisa McDonald, in the earliar stages of phthisis. Tt will be tried in a case of chronic lupus before the end of the week. The girl experimented on with lymph is progressing favorably so far. Her temperature, which was normal at the operation, rose to 100.4. Work for the Unemployed. —The following is a copy of a telegram from the Minister of Lands, dated April 29;h, to Mr Hall-Joaes, the member for Timaru :

The unemployed will be p'aced on work at the Bealey, on application to Mr F. Withers, assistant engineer, Christchurch. They will be paid at ordinary contract rates for ; earth work, rock, or other work. If Government pay cost of transit it must be refunded out of first or second payment. Generally railway passes will be. given to Springfield, then they can walk to Bealey. Men must be recommended by a Member, Clergyman, or Benevolent institution, be married and in need.”

Accident to a Train.—The engine of the express train from Napier to Woodville on Tuesday night ran off the line about a mile iu the gorge from this end, and ran about eight chains befoie being stopped, the front portion being .supported by the cowcatcher sliding along the rails. The escape from accident was miraculous, as the front wheel ran ofl just before crossing an iron bridge, and knocked against each of the sleepers at a distance of 6ia clear of the rails, the cowcatcher alone preventing the engine from being carried over. But for this the train would have been precipitated into the ravine beneath. The engine was got on the rails by jacks, but ran off again before proceeding another 60yds. A train was despatched from Palmerston, arriving at the scene of the accident about 8.20 p.m., and took on the paseengers and mails. The driving rods were taken off the front wheels of the refractory engine and the engine and train ran back to Woodyille.

The Little River .Stabbing Case.— Id ' October, 1887, a Swede named Johansson was murdered at Little River, and a countryman named Nila Jacobsen was charged, tried, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to imprisonment for life, A man named Anders Nyman or Neuman was the principal witness against the accused, he swearing he saw him lift bis hand to the vicrltn, and hoard the latter cry out “Oh Jacobsen.” Recently the following document was received from the State of New York by the brother of Jacobsen ;—“To whoever it may concern. This is to certify that we, the undersigned, have hea r d Charles Newman, when he was in Brooklyn, slate that he was the man who committed the crime in killing the Fidlander, Matte Skriyer, and that Nils Jacobsen, now arrested, is not guilty of the said crime. Signed in the presence of Chas. W. N. Akberg, John Johnson, Olep Jansen. —On the, uimh day of February, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and ninetyone, before me personally appeared John Johnson and O ef Jansen, to me known, and kuowa to me to be the individuals described in, and who executed, ihe foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me that they executed the same. Chas. W. N. Akbkjrq, Notary Public.” The prisoner made a confidant of the Rev. Mr Bond and he has handed the documents to the Norwegian and Swedish Consuls, Messrs /. E. Wright and If. Skog, who, iu the absence of a Russian Consul, nave kindly agreed lb have the matter Inquired Into by the Government, ,

Tbngawai Bbideb. The Tengawai bridge at the Point is closed for traffic

during repairs. Geraldine Road Board. —i'be annual meeting of ratepayers in the Geraldine Road District takes place at noon on Monday. Found Dead. Thomas Ewart, aged twenty-one years, baa been found dead at Traquatr. It is supposed he was kicked by a horse. Infested Shbbf. A farmer, p’ended guilty to having sheep infested with lice in the Burnside saleyacda, was hoed 20a and costa. Temuka Road Board Election.— The election of three members of the Temuka Hoad Board takes place on Monday. The names of candidates and polling places will be found in our advertising columns. Assault and Robbery.—A young man named Edward Sinnut has been arrested at Dunedin forasiauhingamannamed Charles Hilliard, and robbing him of a cheque for £6O. Be was brought up at the Polios Court and remanded. abowhbnua Brass Band.— The above band paraded the streets of Arowhenua and Tetnuaa last night and played a number of selections very creditably under the leadership of Mr Bryan. The band has progressed well since its start and is deserving of encouragement.

Temuka Caledonian Society. A meeting of the committee of the Temuka Caledonian Society was held lust evening. Mr A. Mi. Clark, president, presiding, it was resolved to hold socials on 21si May, 25 h Ju do, and 23rd July, and a fancy dress ball on 27th August. We are obliged to hold over our report «f the other business transacted until oar next issue. The Edward's appointment. —lt has been definitely decided that the Attorney General shall institute proceedings to test the validity of Mr Edwards’ appointment and Mr Buckley is now in consultation with Sir B, Stoat as to the form the process shall take. Mr Yegel is also retained as solicitor. Special powers are vested m the Attorney-General to enable him to raise such questions before the assembled judges, who may if they thiak fit resolve themselves into a Court of Appee. Obituary.— Tne many friends of the Rev. John Dickson will be very sorry,to read the following, which we take froSQ The Witness of March 13, a Belfast nairapaper. It will be seen from it that on the eve of his reaching Home bis.father and sister both died in the name week and of the same complaint.—“ Last week ear obituary columa contained the notioa of the death of a worthy elder of our Church, Robert Dickson, Esq., The Demean#, Wariugstown, who was carried off by pneumonia at the ripe age of foot-score. Mr Dickson, like hie father, who we believe supported a missionary for many years at his own expense, was a very intelligent, staunch, and generous supporter -of tbe Trashytorian Cnurnb. He was ordained io tbe e dsrsbip some thirty years ago in bis native congregation of i£eeood CooksCjvvb, but for the last twenty years or more was connected with the congregation of Wariugstown, in the affaire of which be took a veiy active part up till bis death. The extension of his Redeemer’s kingdom was a cause wh.ch lay especially near hia heart, and it was largely owing to hia influence and liberality that the collection! for missions have in ereased so much of late in the Waringstowo congregation. Mr Dickson bad two sons and two daughters. One of bis sons died fourteen years -aigo, Of bis two daughter* one became the wife of the Ker. J. K. Elliot, formerly of Msgherafelt, and now of Wellington, N.Z, and died three yaari ago. Tbe other was married to Dr M’lvor, Coroner, Money more. Immediately on healing of her father’s illness she hastened to 'Wariugstown to attend him, qaughrfl chill which was followed by acute pnew monia, and on Tuesday last, just tbrsi days after it had closed over the body of her father, tbe family vault at Clare, neat Cookstown, opened to receive herremainsd The only survivor of Mr Dickson's family is the other sod, the Rev. John Diekson, formerly minister of Ballycarry, and now of Temoika, N.Z., woo is daily expected te arrive at Wariugstown ou u lorg projected vis tto his father. We feel deeply tor Mi Dickson in view of tbe sad disappointment winch awaits him, aud offer him oui siacdreslt sympathy.”

SYNOPSIS OF ADVEB.HHEM.ESTB. Concert and Dinoa—ln Gbraldme Flat School on Friday next. Williams & fcion and J. Riordan—Notice re price or bread. H. i>. Wobstur aad Co.—luyite tenders for eating off turnips. Wesleyan Church, Teuauka— Notice re services tor to-morrow. Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka— h Services for to-morrow. Geridida Towu JBod'rd—luvitea tendois ' for lighting sirefct letups. Manager Smithfield Fibre CompanyWants flax cutters and boys. Temulca Quadrille Assembly Long : night on Weonesd&y, May 6. Kangitira Valley School Committee— Advertiaea for aewing miatress. Geraldine County Couucil Tengawai clewed for traffic during repairs. P. Wareing—luvitea tendera from the unemployed for a number of works, Geraldine Domain Board lovilej tenders for leasing 2x Or 33p of land. Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society —Annual meeting on Thursday Hay 7thi A. E. Cos and K. K. Guinneaa—Sell cattle, sheep, etc., at Temuka op Tueaday. J. Muodeil and Co.— Advertise entries for fortnightly sale at Temuka on Tuesday. Rev. Father Fan*el—Returns tbanka to all who took part in entertainment or assisted to make it a success. J. W. Miles, Stonu Store, Temuka— • Notifies last week great realisation aale J " special ibargaios in all departments; remnants at half price, blankets at sale prices.