LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2233, 28 July 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Prohibition.— The extreme phase of the Temperance question is to come before the House in earnest, for Mr McGuire gave notice of a Bill to prevent the importation of. intoxicating liquors to this colony. The Stock Bill. —The Stock-driving Bill has passed its final stages in the Council. It provides that drovers of travelling stock must have a way bill or delivery note from the owner, which they must produce when called upon. Strange Case. —A bankrupt chemist named Gall has made a statement to the Wellington Assignee which may prove something sensational. He bought his business on the representation that it would yield £l6 or £l7, per week, but alleges the return was only £6, hence his bankruptcy. He added some particulars as to the alleged nature of the business carried on by a former owner of a startling character, for which that owner, who was represented by counsel, threatens a libel action. Another Bubble Burst. —A. return moved for by Mr Fisher has been laid before Parliament, showing' the cost of the Edwards case. From this it appeals that payments to counsel were “nil,” cost of reporting and transcribing proceedings before Court of Appeal, £73 ss; Hansard reporters, £l3 12s; cost of printing, &c. (not yet complete), £152 7s 6d. Mr Fisher thought he would find a large sum put down for Sir Robert Stout’s services, but apparently that gentleman charged nothing., ■ v Stealing Meat.— William Barnard, a well-known sporting man, was brought up at the Court, New Plymouth, on Friday morning on remand, charged with stealing a leg of fnutton, a sheep’s pluck, and some salt from a butcher’s shop. He was committed for trial. Yesterday again he was charged on remand with stealing £3 from the till of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Bell Block, on May 25th last. Evidence was given that accused was seen behind the bar, and near the till. The case will occupy the whole of the afternoon.

An 111-natured Remark. —From a report of a speech of the Rev. John Dickson published elsewhere, it would appear that he is doubtful as to whether the money collected for the Irish tenants relief fund ever reach its destination. The two persons who had the handling of the money in Temuka were Messrs McSheeby Gentlemun and Twomey. We wonder does he wish to insinuate that they stuck to it. If so there is no one in Temuka will believe it. The money was sent home direct, and receipt of it was acknowledged and published in the papers. Of course Mr Dickson was speaking in a congenial atmosphere, but at the same time such ill-natured remarks could not serve any purpose. He would do his duty just as wall by not insinuating what he does not’ believe himself.

Sale at Rangitata Bridge. —Mr D. Thomas holds an extensive sale, of sheep, horses, pigs, vehicles, trees, etc., at Rangitata Bridge to-morrow. Temuka Stock Sale. The fortnightly sale of stock takes place at Temuka to-day. Messrs H.‘ B. Webster & Co., and Cox and Guineas advertise a number of entries. Sale op Horses. —Messrs MundeU and Co. have decided to change the date of their Temuka horse sale to Tuesday, 4th August, two weeks earlier than previously advertised., _

Concert and Dance. —A concert and dance will be held in the Pleasant Valley schoolroom on Thursday night next. A good programme has been got up, and efficient music will be supplied. • Sporting. —We hear that Mr M. Connelly’s foal Hanlon is in training for the youngster’s race at the forthcoming Geraldine Spring Meeting. Six or seven others are in training, and are all goodlooking nags.

A Good Litter op Pups. —Mr W. T. Turner’s Maud had a good litter of pups by Pericles. She whelped on Thursday last at Geraldine three' sluts, and five 1 dogs. Some are white and fawn and •some are white and mouse color, and, taken all round, are as nice. a sample of pups we have seen for a long time. , Disputed Property.— -They had some fun in Timaru yesterday. A lemonade manufacturer was taking a case of bottles into a hotel when another'of the same trade came up and claimed that the case was his, and proceeded to take forcible possession of it, and the struggle began. Bottles were smashed, eyes Were blackened, clothes were disarranged, and profanity was indulged in in the-rough-and-tumble argument which-succeeded. They only gave up when they -were tired.' It was the old story of two of a trade. ;

An of the water in which potatoes have, been boiled is a certain means' of destroying' insects on animals. The first , .application is generally efiectual, biit itj hadj better be repeated a few times in; order to destroy the eggs. The same means may be used against the ; parasites. ,in f which mange originates, and probably would remove plant lice also. The insecticidal property of the potato is supposed to be owing to the solanine, which is one of the potato’s constituents.

Salvation Army.— There are at the present time 250 men and women exclusively engaged in Salvation Army operations in the colony. Seventy, separate corps or stations are worked By them, to which are attached over one hundred outposts. General Booth’s social scheme is being extended to the English provinces. Premises lately used as baths have been secured at Leeds at a cost of £IBOO, -and £2OO spent in necessary alterations to convert the whole into convenient and commodious buildings fox' food and shelter depots and workshops. The General formally opened the place on Wednesday, June 3rd. Worth: . Seeing. The Wanderers Football Team were a sight worth seeing on Saturday afternoon as they passed through Geraldine on their way to Winchester. Above the drag in which they were seated, and floating with the breeze, was a huge banner made of an old potato sack, with the words “ Geraldine Wanderers” written in with red sheepbrand paint; From the rear of the drag hixng a - large flag composed of similar material to that of the banner, and with the same words neatly written in "with lampblack. We are informed-that the young ladies of ,Geraldine had-promised the team a brand new banner, and as the promise had not been fulfilled • the Wanderers took this golden opportunity of giving them ft gentle reminder. ! , Reduction of Postage.— The. Post-master-General laid on the table a-return showing the estimated , loss of revenue by the reduction of the inland postage to Id. Mr Ward estimates that the loss'in the revenue from the proposed reduction would be recovered in three years. This opinion is based on the assumption’that the following increases may be looked for ;—First year, normal increase 5 per cent, abnormal 25 per cent, total 30 per cent; second year, 30 per cent; , third year, 35 per cent. The estimated loss by the reduction of the inland postage from 2d to Id per Joz would be £63,641 if there were nb increase in the number of letters carried;. If there were an increase of 10 per cent, the loss would be reduced to £57,277; if the increase were 20 per cent, the, loss would be £50,910; if 30 per cent, £44,549; if 40 per cent, £38,185; if there were an increase of 90 per cent, the loss would be only £6364. Taxation.— A deputation from the executive of the Auckland Liberal AssOciar tion interviewed Sir R. Stout for the purpose of interchanging ideas bn different matters. Mr Beetham (chairman) introduced the deputation . and stated their object. Sir Robert, in reply to a question, thought that the taxation proposals of the Government were acceptable to- the colony, but was of opinion the graduated tax pressed heaily on banks, as they had not sufficient time to meet the altered condition of affairs. The proposals would be fair if a State bank were in vogue. In regard to a National Liberal Association, bethought a branch should be established in , Auckland. There were branches in Otago and Wellington, He promised to lay the views of the deputation before Mr Ballance. Here then is admission by Sir Robert as to the desirability of establishing a State bank. At the Cape Colony a State bank has been just, established. I

Bravo Onslow.— The Govern or was snubbed by a few Wellington would-bes. Preparations were made for a stag hut. on Saturday last, but it proved a regular fiasco, as the stag refused to be hunted, and took refuge with some cows. It seemed more or less tame, and after some trouble the attempt to hunt it was given up. .The result of this “hunt ”is that the Governor has ordered his name to be withdrawn as patron of the club. He declines to be “ associated with a society of so-called sportsmen who can be responsible for such treatment of half grown animals as occurred on hibition which His Excellency is credibly informed Would have been ludicrous in the extreme if it had not been so unutterably disgusting.’* Replying to the Governor’s letter, Mr Linguard, Secretary to the Hunt Club, says particular instructions were given to guard against any cruelty, and he thinks an exaggerated account must have reached Lord Onslow. He was not present himself, : but he has instructed an enquiry, into the proceedings.

, Geraldine Brass Band. —We hear that the Geraldine, Brass Band, which has for sometime past heen a nonentity, is again revived, and "now- numbers something like 18 members, in all including about 9 new members who were not in the band before. They have commenced a weekly practice, and in a short time w 6 expect to hear something of them..

Labor Troubles, —The shearers who ... are in camp at Lough town, on the river T Darlingj 6l> miles below Bourke, captured T a number of free laborers. The police, however, .eventually to release the : men. • The shearers bombarded a steamer which was conveying men -to -Dunlop station. Unionists at Wilcannia also captured a hundred free men as they landed, aiid now Hpld'thom captive in their camp. On Strike. —An Auckland bootmaker who was summoned bn Saturday for the support of his illegitimate child, hiring allowed arrears to accumulate, pleaded hot guilty. He stated he was called out by the Bootmakers’Union, but ;he was now getting £2 per week. Dr Giles: “ That simply means that you gave up your situation, in which you were earning good wages.. What necessity was there for you to give it up 1” Witness: “I was called out by the Federal. Council” Dr GBes—‘‘We have nothing Wdo 'With that;,. The law does not recognise any authority of any body of men oyer you. You are a frbe agent, and therefore , cannot ' excuse’ yourself on that ground.”. Defendant said that, being'ii member of «- the Union, lie had to coihe but Wheh ‘ called upon. Dr Giles said he could not. admit that a person who gave up his work when earning good wages, and thereby incapacitated himself, from meeting his engagements, * should throw the blame upon' soinebody else. Ultimately Dr. Giles adjourned the case for one month, in order to see whether defendant paid in the'ihterhn. . Holloway’s Pills.— Changes of tem perature and .weather frequently upset per sons who are most careful of their health, and particular in their diet. These cor* i rective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pillsare the best’ remedy for all defective action of the'digestive organs. -They angmentthe appetite, strengthen the, stomach, 4 correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious ’ from the system. Holloway’s Pills ara ... composed of rare balsams, nnmixed with baser , matter, and on that account ate ' peculiarly well adapted for the yohhg, 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 qualities, i and-the Impossibility of its doing- harm, < • , :

’ SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldine—Notice re People’s Draper. J. R. Webb, Orari—Small potatoes for sale.'■ ■ - . - 1 ' William Earl—Red tuscan seed wheat for sale. '' ■' " , ■ . Mrs O ’ Brien—Strong: girl wanted dot the .country;-, to assist in houseworksA. E. Cox—Temuka live, stock sale on Tuesday, 28th inst.; special entries. J. Muxtdell & Co.—Sale of horses ftt Temuka saleyards ph Tuesday, Aug. 4th. D. Thomaa—Advertises sale of sheep, horses,; pigs,hamess,;eto= at -Rangitata Bridge to-morrow. ! T. & J. . Thomson,, Drftpera, arid Silk Mercers, Timaru—Draw attention to their large and choice stock ol furs, sealette jackets, \mahtles, flannels, gloves, hosiery, and Manchester goods.