LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2231, 23 July 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Concert and Dance at Belfibld.— I A concert and dance in aid of the prize , fund of the Belfield school takes place ' to-morrow evening. j Sudden Death. —Janet Flowerday, a i widow, died suddenly at Bussell. She j retired to rest in her usual good health, ’ but died in the act of undressing an getting into bed. . Stealing from the Person. —Two men, John Boyle and Arthur Hinge, were arrested on a charge of larceny of £6 10s 6d from William Lindsay, on the Wairarapa from Wellington last night. They were remanded, and bail refused. Foolish Action.— A man named John D. Mackay posted three newspapers in Napier, on which he put stamps which had already been used. He added to that folly by signing his name on the newspapers which enabled him to be prosected. He pleaded guilty to-day, and was fined 15s and 42s costs. Fraudulent Bankruptcy.— At the District Court Hokitike, Moss Levy, a well known storekeeper, was sentenced to six months imprisonment for fraudulent bankruptcy, and concealing and appropriating the property of the estate. The Wan aka. —Another attempt to drag the Wanaka off the sand was made last Tuesday by the Takapuna, and the Moa acted as a tug, but they failed to make any impression on the stranded vessel. The tide was a good one, but the vessel’s position is unaltered. Cooking Class. —A cooking class, similar to those recently held in the Dunedin Exhibition, is about to be formed at Geraldine, and will be conducted by Miss H. G. Kimbell, who has had considerable experience in plain and fancy cooking. This class should prove both interesting and instructive to young ladies who are looking forward to having a home of their own. Temperance Social. —A large temperance re-union social takes place to-night at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, and it is believed that a very large number will be present, as tickets have' gone off very rapidly. There will be addresses by well-known ministers, interspersed with songs, solos, recitations, &c., and Mr W. E. Barker will occupy the chair. Charitable Aid. —The Charitable Aid Board of Napier entered a strong protest against clause 5 of the Lunatics Bill now before Parliament, which would throw harmless lunaticsjon the Charitable Aid Boards. It was reported that the refuge had more inmates than ever before. The chairman said that the boards at Wellington and Wanganui, where there were no refuges, gave monetary assistance to paupers to enable them to travel to Napier. A Terrible Death.— A man named Bryce Hopkins, 82 years of* age while eating his dinner at the Thames Old Men’s Home, attempted to swallow a large piece of gristle and was choked to death before any relief could be given, although Dr Williams was on the spot within a few minutes. Deceased resided at Coromandel for many years, where he was known as Scotch Jock. He has been an inmate of the refuge for many years. Football. —The following will represent the Wanderers (Geraldine) to play against Wailii Third at Winchester on Saturday next: —Full back, F. Taylor; three-quarters, Bryant, Colbert, and McLean; halves, H. Taylor and Burridge ; forwards, Kennington, Smith, Olouston, Taylor, Lawlor, Baughen, Leversrdge, Stonehouse (captain), and Mundell; emergencies, J. Morrison, Becldey, and Stringer. A drag will leave Mundell’s stables at 2.15 sharp. Ashburton Tragedy. Mrs Moss, who narrowly escaped death by violence at the hands of her husband recently, has now recovered, and it is said that a subscription is about to be got up to ' enable her to return home to her parents. Moss himself will soon be well again, and it is rumored that sensational revelations will soon be heard of in connection with his case. Moss was only one month married, and it is said that within that time he made two attempts on the life of his wife. The Public Trust Office. The foliowing,, is the report of the Public Accounts. on the Public Trust Commissioners’ report -(1) That it would he to the advantage of the public service that the office of the Public Trustree be filled by some other person-than Mr Hamerton. (2) That failing Mr Haraerton’s resignation, the Government be roqqgsted to take proceedings to remove hup from his office Under the Public Trust Act. (§) That tfiir Committee recommend thot a superannuation allowance be made to Mr Hamerton from the Ist August, 1891, of the same amount or if he had retired from the public service in June, 1880, upon ertificate under the Civil Servipe Super-annuation Act, 1858, section 1. Rangitata Island. ■— The usual monthly meeting of the Rangitata Island Baud of Hope was held on the evening of Monday, July 20th, at the scfioolhouse, and from the point of number was the most successful meeting yet held on the island. The programme -was a long and varied one, and some of the recitations were really capital. Mr Fred Watt’s I rendering of the “ Wrecked Train ” being exceptionally good. A most amusing dialogue was given by Messrs W. and J. Summerfield, Waller' and Kelly. Mr J. Suramerfield’s get up as the old drunkard being so good that very few in the room could recognize him. During the evening the school children contributed two pretty action songs, under the direction of Mr Hawk 6 - Mr Andrews, of Ashburton, who present, gave a short address on Temperance, some of his 1 anecdotes being very amusing. MrH. Grainger also spoke a few words advising till present, especially the fathers of families, to don the “blue.” After singing one of Sankey’s hymns the meeting dispersed about half-fast nine.

! Shearers fob Australia.— -About ] 120 shearers engaged for New South Wales left Dunedin by the Waihora. At ] Timaru another 20 will be shipped, and at Lyttelton another 60, making up the complement of 200. Tbmuka Caledonian Society.—Members are reminded that a social gathering will be held in the Temuka Drillshed this evening., A lengthy programme of songs, instrumental selections, and dances has been arranged, and the gathering should be very enjoyable. How to Make Gold. —The modern , alchemist* an American named Pinter, who is charged with attempting to defraud Mr Streeter, of Loudon, of £40,000, was again brought before the Magistrate at Marlborough street on June 2. Evidence was given of his having bought a quantity of “ brown gold” in a powder, such as in employed in printing upon procelain, from the manager of the Sheffield Smelting Company in Clerkenwell. Dr Dupre said a sufficient quantity of this powder would have the effect of changing a melted sovereign into a lump of gold worth three sovereigns. The prisoner was committed for trial. Beleield following is a copy of a letter from the Railway Commissioners received by Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.R., in connection with the suggested siding at. Belfield, and is published for the information of those interested : —•* Sir, —In reply to your verbal enquiries about a new station north of Orari I am instructed by the Commissioners td [inform you that was ascertained that about 1000 tons of potatoes came to Orari from the neighborhood of the proposed site last year, but there does not appear to be ground for supposing that any new traffic sufficient to justify establishing another station so close to Orari is likely to be forthcoming.— I have the honor, etc., E. G. Pilcher, Secretary.” Sudden Death. —The oldest identity of South Canterbury has passed away in the person of Captain Woollcoombe, wellknown for many years as Resident Magistrate for South Canterbury. He was in his 76th year, attended business last Tuesday, went to bed in as cheerful a mood as ever, but at 7 o’clock yesterday morning when the servant went to his room with a cup of tea she found him lying dead on the floor. He evidently had come out of bed ind fell down dead. In early life the deceased gentleman was an officer in the British navy, but came to this colony over 40 years ago. After a sojourn in Nelson, he came to South Canterbury in 1857, and the whare he built for himself was about the first house in Timaru. He represented the government as Resident Magistrate and general agent until 1878, when he retired and established the firm of Woollcoombe and Clulee, and continued at the head of it until he died. He was married to a daughter of the Rev. Mr Feudal of Fendaltown, who still survives him together with one son and five daughters. Geraldine Literary and Debating Society. —There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen at the Geraldine Institute on Monday evening last, to witness a “ mock trial ” by members of the society. The charge was one of slander preferred against one Fizgiggs by a Mr Slowcome. The Rev., A. B. Todd took the part of the judge. Mr, H. W. Moore was the plaintiff for whom Mr A. E. Hawkins appeared, and Mr B. McDonald as defendant, was ably defended by Mr H. B. Webster. The witnesses in the case were Messrs R. H. Pearpoint, A. B. Cox, Fergusson, and Smith, and Mr A. G. Cox handled the quill as clerk of the court. After the summing up the jury pronounced a unanimous veridict in favor of plaintiff and the counsel for the defence asked leave to appeal which was granted. The hearing of the case occupied over two hours. At the next meeting of the society a debate will take place but the subject has not yet been decided on. Mr Hawkins’ motion for the adoption of the new rules of the society was postponed for an indefinite time. Holloway’s Pills. —Changes of temperature and weather frequently upset persons who are most careful of their health, and particular in their diet. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective action of the digestive organs. They augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from,'-the system. Holloway’s Pills ara composed of rare balsams, unmixed with baser matter, and on that account are peculiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities, and the impossibility of its doing harm.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

Miss Kimbell—Notice re cooking class at Geraldine. W. S. Maslin Clegg’s final sale; further particulars. Cowan’s Clothing & Outfitting House, Temuka—Notice re boots. J. Mundell & Co.—Sale of horses at Temuka on Tuesday, August 18th. Temuka Caledonian Society —• Social gathering in Temuka Volunteer Hall this evening. Christchurch Surplus Drapery Company, T otige re last two days pf sale, Friday apd Saturday, W. Heney—Tenders wanted for gorse grubbing, cutting, etc., at Scotsburn; also teneers for 35 acres turnip land for crop.