The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2209, 2 June 1891, Page 2

The Temuka Leader TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Gold —The Sew Hey Company’s Big Beach (Otago) dredge obtained 72 ounces for a week’s work. Boabd Meetin«3. —The roeothly meetiog of the I'emuk'i Hoad Board L-kes place to-day, that of the Geraldine Town Board this evening, and that of the Temuku Town Board to-morrow evening, Tfll Edwards Cass.— The Government has definitely decided to appeal to the Privy Council on the Edwards ease, and the necessary papers are now being prepared. Wool Export —The total shipenaent of wool from New Zealand for the three months ending on the 30th April was 289,841 bales, being an increase of 29 787 bales on the eorresponding period of last year. Pleasant Valley School* —We learn that Mr C. C. McCarthy, ef Winchester, has been selected by the Committee to fill the vaca cy in the above school. In the event of Mr McCarthy declining, Mr Connor, of Geraldine Flat, was selected. Licensing Committees. —The Auckland North Licensing Committee yesterday granted renewals to a large number of hotels. The chairman stated it was the committee’s intention to assist tne police in putting down Sunday trading end trad* ing after hours, and also to adhere to ten o’clock closing.—The Maori Hill (Dunedin) Licensing Committee In granting a twelvemonths’ renewal to the only licensed boose in the distrio', passed a resolution notifying that at the neat annual meeting the house would be closed, on the ground that it is not required in the neighborhood.

TbPMBEaNOB AdTOCAH. —Mr Ed ward Tennyson Smith, the great temperance lecturer and elocutionist, will appear in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening next. Mr Smith is pronounced one of the greatest orators and best elocutionists tvbo have ever visited the colony. We have had submitted to our notice large pamphlets containing press notices of this celebrated lecturer. They all speak in extravagant terms of bis wonderful powers. There is another thing which ought to be put to Mr Smith's credit: The North Otago limes says that Mr Smyfcbe, the great theatrical agent, offared Mr Tennyson Smith ten guineas per eight to lecture through the colony. Mr Smith declined the offer. He knew that if be hired himeelf to a theatrical manager he would have to go wherever be was told, but to this he objected. Such is bis devotion to the temperance cause that be refuseo so tempting an offjr so that he could go to the small towns and assist it. Had hn been hired he could not have assisted the prohibitionists of Oatn iru to secure so decided h victory. Wo direct attention to tile advertisement in another column, and beseech for him a crowded audience.

Licensing Matters in Dunedin. —lt is understood that the police have only objected to two licensed booses in the city. The Licensing Committee hold a meeting on Friday night, but the proceedings were kept private. Counit Council. Election. —On Saturday last Messrs F. R. Ol.tfield and John Talbot were nominated as candidates to fill the vacant seat on the Geraldine County Council. A poll will be taken on Thursday next. Geraldine Presbyterian Church.— It is announced in our advertising columns that on Sabbath next the anniversary services in the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, will be conducted by the JRev. Gordon Webster, of Bt. Andrew’s Church, Christchurch.

Magisterial, —At the R.M. Court, IVmuK *, oa Monday before John Talbot, Ei-q., J.P., two residents who had been look'd op on Tuesday lasi for drunkenness, but who were allowed to be at liberty on their own recognizances, surrendered to their bail. After hearing the evidence of the police both parties were dismissed with a caution.

Arthur Clampext.— When in Hobart recently a Canterbury gentleman saw Anher Clampott, alais Geo. T. Sullivan, who is well known in this part of the world. He had been up the silver fields way giving concerts, lectures bn physical science and exhibitions of feats of strengthHe looks much more dissipated than when in Christchurch, and when seen he was expressing his contempt for the colonies because of their failure to appreciate him. —Press.

Football. —Thefollowingfcill represent Durktown id the match with the Star at Timaru on Thursday nextFallback, D. Grant ; three-quarters, B. Campbell. J. McLean, and W. Fenton; halves, M. Brosnaban and R; Webster ; forwards, D. Anderson, R, Wilson, R. Lee, T, Spillane (captain), D. Morris, J. Tangney, J. Clark, G. Bowman, and S, Bryan. Emergencies, A. Smith, and M. Gefftney. A drag will leave the Post Office corner at 12 sharp. The following will represent the Star : Full back, H. Anderson ; three-quarters, J. Findlay, W. O’Born, and F. Emmeraon ; halves, J. Bagust, and W. Straoban; forwards, J. Thomson, B. Gilchrist, W. Mitchell, W, Marshall, W. Richards, W. Home, Joe Emergencies, E. Home, Berry, Leggett, Healey, and Madden,

Gift Auction at Tbmojca. —On Saturday afternoon and evening a gift auction, in aid of the parsonage building fund of the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, was held in the Volunteer Hall, In spite of the fact that only a very short time had been allowed for canvassing and so forth there was a very liberal supply of all classes of produce, as well as of a number of useful and fancy articles. The latter were readily disposed of by lady members of the congregation, among whom Mrs Francis Young, and the Misses Brown and Young were noticeable. The produce was submitted to auction by Mr W. S. Maslin. In this particular line he is an adapt, and as a consequence remarkably good prices were realised, wheat fetching as much as 17s a sack, fowl wheat 12s 6d, and oats 6a and Ta. Fowls also sold readily, and the bidding in all cases was fairly spirited. Among the many other workers were Mesdames J. Wright, E. Brown, Norton, and K. Thomas, and the Misses A. McCallum, Storey, and Fawdray (2). They rendered most efficient services both in collecting and at (be gathering. Mr T. Buxton, the secretary, was most energetic, and his services are worthy of all praise. ScviiUNa BaOb.— • The sculling race between Thomas Sullivan, the New Zealander, and George Bubear, exchampion of England took plaoe on the Nepean river, N.S.W., an Saturday afternoon. The betting was 6 to 2 on Sullivan. Both men got away well, but Sullivan gradually forged ahead and at the end of a quarter of a mile was leading the the Englishman by £& length, fie continued to increase his advantage, and when passing Dabbs’ was quite four lengths to he good. Here Bubear began to lessen the gap, and when about 80 yards from the winning post, was only two lengths away. H a then put on a tremendous spurt and got within six feet of Sull.van, but rowed himself to a standstill and Sullivan rowed home an easy winner. Both men pulled in splendid style. No accurate time for the race is yet obtainable, but it said to be the fastest on record.

| Obituary.— -A private cablegram received on Saturday announced the death of Captain Francis Hayter, of Bollesby Station, Burke’s Pass, who left New Zealand in the R.M.S.S. Aorangi on March 19 last, in order to go to England for the purpose of undergoing a hazardous surgical operation. In his younger days Captain Hayter served in the Boys! Navy. He wes ©n board tbe last sailing frigate which was commissioned, and was Lieutenant on H.M.S. Basilisk during her exploring trip to New Guinea. He attained the rank of Commander before leaving tbe navy. After quitting the sea he| came to Nelson, where be married Miss Huddleetone, and with Mr Wharton took up tbe Higbfield run, in the Amuri. He afterwards sold out of this station and went to Bollesby. Captain Hayter was a man of high principle, and much energy and ingenuity. He was a successful sheep-farmer, his ingenious and practical turn of mind enabling him to manage his property -to advantage. He was deservedly respected in bis district, and the news of bis death will cause regret to many. —Lyttelton Times. VAMDICX6RT.— On last Friday eyening Mr H. N. Hiskens who h«s acted as reporter, canvasser, and collector for tbis paper io Geraldine daring the past five years left there for Christchurch where he joins the staff of (he Press. During tbe time be was connected with this paper be faithfully and honestly discharged his duties, and always gave as entire satisfaction. On the previous evening he end Mrs Hiskens worn entertained at a social by the members of the Primitive Methodist Church, at which the Rev, Mr Wood presided, and spoke in earnest terms of (he active and useful life they led, and the great amount of good (hey had done in Chnrch and Sunday , School work. Mr Maslin on behdf of the Sunday School teachers presented Mrs Hiskens with « very handsome handbag, which was gratefully acknowledged by Mr Hiskens Speeches were delivered by Mosers Maslin, Sberratt, Logan, and others, several songs were sung, and after an onjoyab e evening w-ia spent all parted with many good wishes for the future of Mr and Mrs Hiskens. ,

Temura Stock Sale.— The fortnightly I sale of slock at Tetnuka ttkes place to- i day. Messrs A. E. Cox and E. R. Guineans advertise a number of entries. Fatal Accident. — A girl named Margaret Hannigan while swinging on the school swing at the Totara school, Oaoiaru, fell off on her head, and died almost immediately. It is supposed her neck was broken. Illness of a Catholic Bishop.—Dr Murray, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Maitland, who is in ill-health, has loft Auckland for Te Aroha. Ho arrived in Auckland on his way to San Francisco, but was too ill to proceed. He is accompanied by the Rev. Father Tracy. Sudden Death. A young woman named Jane Alice Pearson-Parry, aged 23, died suddenly last Saturday night at her father’* bouse, Gloucester street, Christchurch. She came home as usual in the evening, complained of illness, and died before a doctor could be obtained. Maori Population The census returns of the Maori population are all Id. The figures, aubji-at' to revision, are North Island, 39,452 • South Island, 1860; total, 41,312. The-census returns of 1886 were 41,439, so that the quinquennial ceoaai just taken shows a decrease of 120. ‘

Wbsletanism. —At a meeting of the Committee of Privileges of the New Zealand Wesleyan Church, it was unanimously decided that steps be taken to secure amended Act to model the deed of the Church so a* to eDab ( e ministers to remain five yeses in a circuit instead of three as is the law at present.

Prohibition Success. —The Mastorton Licensing Committee election resulted iu the return of four prohibitionistsJtnd one moderate. The poll was declared amidst excitement. The fivo prohibitionists polled—l4l, 127, 136, 119, and 113. The moderates polled—l 23, 117, 116, 104, and 93 respectively. It is expected that most of the hotels in town will be closed. Heavy Weight Turnips. —Mr W«. Ackroyd brought into town on Saturday twelve remarkably fine swede turnips grown from some of Yates’ seed. These are entered for the prize given by Messrs Yates and Son for the best turnips grown from some of their seed, and if they do not take it they should go well towards it, for the weight'of the twelve was 186£lb. The turnips are well shaped and perfectly sound. They were weighed without the tops and were properly cleaned. Shipping Casualty,— On her trip from Westport to Wellington with a cargo of coal, the steamer Ohau struck on the Beacon Rock off Jackson’s Head, in Cook Straits. The tide was running strong with the steamer, and as she got in between the rooks end the shore, caught her on the quarter and swung her suddenly round, causing her to graze the rock rather sharply. The spot where she touched seems to be under one of the ballast tanks, so that the vessel might not leak, although some extensive damage might be done to her bottom. There is nothing to be seen inside with the exception of the cracking of the cement lining of the vessel. On being placed on the slip at Wellington it was found that the only damage sustained was the indentation of one of the plates.

Temujca School Committee. A special meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon at Mr Aspinall’s offce. Present—Messrs W, Q, A spinal I (in the chair), E. Brown, W. Storey, J. MoOaskiil, J. Cooper, and J. W. Yelvin. The meeting was called to make a selection of a fourth teacher in the place of Mr C. J. Goldstone, who has been appointed sole teacher at Upper Waitohi. Six applications in all were received, together with a memorandum from the' inspector placing the same in order. On the motion of Mr Cooper, seconded by Mr Brown, it was resolved to secommend Mr Then. B. Strong, of Waimate, for appointment to the vacancy. The concert committee arranged to meet to-night to take preliminary steps for the carrying Jout of the annual entertainment.

Band of Hop*. —The usual meeting of the RiogiUtp Island Band of Hope was held on Wednesday, May 27th, the attendance being very good. Nine of the members took part in (be programme. Recitations were wall rendered by D. Watts, P, Watts, J. buck, H. Grainger and Mr R. N. Hawkes ; readings by J. Summerfield and Mias Wright ; and a dialogue by W. Summer field andC. Waller. At the close of the meeting those present bad the pleasure of aeeing six (6) gentlemen come forward and sign the pledge, after which they went away rejoicing, having the “ bonny bit of blue ” pinned to their coats. The Sind of Hope is doing good work, and the workers are gratified by the manifest results. In imparting instruction of tbis kind the elders believe the children are being better fitted for the battle of life. Mr Grainger spoke on Prohibition, bringing a most enjoyable meeting to a dose. Mr Wright occupied the chair, and Mies S. B. Grainger acted ts organist.

Sydenham Licensing Election. —The hearing of the argument in the ease of the Sydenham Licensing Election, which it ie sought to declare void, was taken in Banco last Friday before Judge Dennistoun. The case excited considerable interest, the court being well filled with the public, among whom were a number of ladies. Messrs George Harper, J. Bickerton Fisher, and T. W. Stringer for plaintiffs ; Sir Robert Stout and Messrs Caygill and vViddowson for defendants. Mr Harper and Mr Stringer, for the plaintiffs, urged that as the Governor bad not appointed any one of the - local bodies having jurisdiction in Sydenham to appoint a returning officer for tbe licensing election, there was no elective office in respect of which the returning officer could act. Sir K- Stout, for ths defendant, contended that “ local body ” in tbe Local Bodies Elections Act meant only a borough or county council or road board; that drainage boards and other bodies having jurisdiction in Sydenham had no jurisdiction for the purpose of appointing a returning officer for the licensing election. The borough council had juristiction and was the body which had appointed tbe returning officer. He submitted further that no invalidity in the appointment of the returning officer could affect the validity of the election provided it were properly conducted in other respects. Arguments lasted all day, and was concluded on Saturday morning. His Honor reserved judgment, Sir Robert Stout undertaking that the meeting of the committee fixed for Wednesday next should be postponed for a week to enable j His Honor to give judgment in the mean-1 time. I

A Rbmabkabi,e House —“ St Nicholas’ Magazine/ recor .hit there is in Oregon a most extraordinary horse that rejoices in the possession of the longest foretep, mane and tail in iho world. He was born about seven years ago in the state of Oregon, and when four years o'd hia mane and tail grow so r-p dly—often as much «s three inches a month—that in three yeira they reached their present astonishing growth. His tail "is now t'f'. lo’g. his foretop is sJft long, whit* hi. m or measures exactly 7ff; lOin. Linus,- as he is called, is perfectly formed, amt weighs about 14001bs. His “ body oolouro" is a glossy golden chestnut; he has while hind feet, and a white face, and hia mane, tail, nnd foretop are of a soft Mtxen colour. His heir, which is dona up when receiving visitors, continues to grow, though now very slowly. Aside from his remarkable hair, Linus is certainly a beautiful animal He is proud, carries his head high and enjoys admiration with all the intelligence and pride of his race. Tea Meeting —A tea mating was held at the. schoolhouae, RingiUtft Island, on May 251 h, for the purpose of raining fundi tp build additions t<> the Wesleyan Parsonage, Temuka The weather was fine and everything pansed off most enjoyably, the building bring crowded. The tea tables were presided over by Miases Grainger, Watts, Wright, sod Eva Meredith, and ample justice was done by all present to the good things provided. After ton the. .young - people inrtulj:«d in outdoor games beneath the light of the full moon, filling up the interval until seven o’dook, when all re-assembled in the Bcboolhonee, The fiey. Mr Dellow called on Mr Grainger, one of the oldest Wesleyans upon the Island,"to take the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Rev Mr Dellow and Meson Miles end Grainger, while the Temuka choir, under the conductorship of Mr J. Harrison, sang four anthems in » most efficient manner. Mr Barr gave, two humorous Scotch readings, and the Rev. Mr Dellow delighted bis hearers with two aacred solos. At the conclusion of the programme Mr Hawkes proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Temuka ehoic for their services, and the ladies who presided over the tables having received a similar cerapliment, lbs meeting terminated about eleven o’clock.