THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2241, 15 August 1891, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Divorce..—ln Auckland and Dunedin protests have been made by several of the Churches against the Divorce Extension Bill now before the House. Champion Ploughman.—The champion ploughman of Southland this year is Robert Patterson, a very consistent performer, whose success is highly popular. Immigration and Emigration.—The atrivals in the colony during July were 867, and the departures 1284. As usual the bulk of the latter, 645, went to New South Wales. There weae also 160 went to Tasmania. Seventy-six of the arrivals were from the latter. Sculling.—A Washington cablegra m says: —" Hanlan and O'Connor have issued a challenge to row any two men in the world for #SOO a side and double sculling championship. They will allow Australian oarsemen £2OO for expenses, and guarantee them if they wish two singlee sculling races for £SOO a side. Exports.—The exports from New Zealand for the quarter ended June 30th totalled £2,252,958. Timaru is credited with £101,833, of which £36,166 is set down for wool, £21,026 for frozen meat, £22,483 for wheat, £5392 for bran and sharps, £3518 for flour, and £4989 for potatoes. ■ . . Supreme Court.—At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on Thursday, William James pleaded guilty to assault and robbery, and was sentenced to three months' hard labor. Joseph Meynell, charged with being implicated in the same case, was acquitted. George Syrett, charged with uttering counterfeit coin, was acquitted. Argument of a legal point was taken in the case of George Bull, convicted on Monday of false pretences. He was sentenced to twelve months' probation. Acclimatisation Society.—A meeting of the committee of the Geraldine County Acclimatisation Society was held on Thursday afternoon. Present—Messrs A. M. Clark (in the chair), M. Quinn, J. W. Velvin, and R. Pinckney (hon. sec). Routine business was dealt with and sundry accounts were passed. Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.R., wrote stating that there was every prospect of a uniform date throughout Canterbury being fixed for the opening of the fishing season. The president reported that the pheasantries had been erected near the Arowhenua homestead. This was tically all the business. Temuka Caledonian Society.—A meeting of the directors of the above society was held on Wednesday evening, The president, Mr A. M. Clark, occupied the chair. The principal business was the completing of the arrangements for the forthcoming Caledonian ball. After some conversational discussion a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Mann, Maze, Bissett, Archer, Velvin, McLeod, and Naughton, was appointed to arrange details. Attention was drawn to the probability of a nnmber of strangers being present, and vith the view of facilitating introductions and so forth it was resolved that all directors and members of committee wear a distinguishing badge of white. The condition of the running track in the park was reported upon, and it was decided that a dedutation wait upon the Park Board with the view of arrangements being made for the erection of a per-

manent fence. The Ashburton Murder Case.— At the Christchurch Supreme Court on Wednesday the case of A. E. Moss, charged with attempted murder of his wife at Ashburton, was heard. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. We published Mrs Moss' evidence in full when it was given in the lower Court, and her evidence on Wednesday was similar. Considerable medical evidence was given. Drs Tweed and Trevor thought the prisoner sane at the time but excited. Dr Moorhouse, who attended • the prisoner in January last for brain visease, said that, having heard the circumstances, the probabilities were that the prisoner did not know the nature of the act. He considered he could not resist the impulse. The jury failed to agree on a verdict, and were locked up all night, when, as they still disagreed," they were discharged on Thursday. The second jury, after one hour and twenty minutes' retirement, returned with a verdict of not guilty, on the ground of insanity. Moss was ordered to be confined till the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary is known. Rounders.—Teams representing the Temuka Public School girls and those attending St. Joseph's Convent School met for the third time in a game of rounders in the park on Thursday afternoon. The schoolmates (both sexes) of the contestants turned out in strong force to witness the game, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Both sides wore their colors. There were eight on each side, and it was agreed to play for one hour, at the conclusion of which time the public school had one more innings than their opponents. "Catches" were the order of the day, and no sooner one side was "in " than they were " out" for a " catch." Mr Polashek acted as umpire for both sides, and awarded the public school girls two rounders, though they were not entitled to them, as in both , instances the " gentre peg" was " skipped." The decision was received by the convent school girls in a very commendable spirit, who at the close of the game gave three cheers for the victors. Jessie McLeod (captain) and Flo. Bryan (who secured the rounders) were the " ringers " on the public school side, their batting and ruuning being extra good. For the losers Maggie Lavery (captain). Lucy Quinn, and Nellie did some splendid | batting and catching, . Taken all round j the convent school was superijcn- jn batting and scouting, while, the public/ school Jost; i them as far as speed was concerned, which is a very important factor in a game of rounders. The best of spirit prevailed throughout. '

Wesleyan Church, Temuka. —The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Gebaldixe Rifles.—There was a good muster of the Geraldine Rifles at the ordinary Government Parade on Thursday evening last. Primitive Methodist Church. The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. The World's Fair.—The Hon. A. Campbell comes by the Monowai as accredited representative of the United States Government to interest the Australasian colonies in being efficiently represented at the World's Fair, Chicago. Female Franchise.—The Premier in acknowledging resolutions in favour of conferring the franchise on women, passed j at a recent public meeting, expressed a hope that a measure conferring the privilege on women will become law this session. Obituary.—Another old identity has passed away in the person of Mr William Christmas, of Milford, whose funeral took place yesterday' afternoon. Mr Christmas had just passed the alloted time of three score and ten years, being seventy one when he died, and until a short time ago was hale and strong. He has lived at Milford for a great many years, and has been highly respected by all who knew him. St. Patrick's Day Sports Association, Geraldine.—A special meeting 01 members of this association was held on Wednesday evening last, Mr R. H. Pearpoint (president) in the chair. It was resolved, after discussion, that the three national flags, 15ft. by 7ft. 6in., at a cost of 95s each, be obtained from Mr Keith, Timaru; the flags to be made up of the best bunting procurable. A discussion followed on establishing socials in connection with the association during the year, and the chairman was instructed to .write to Mr Clark, Temuka, re interchanging of members visiting the socials of the two societies. It was further resolved that the secretary write to the Temuka Caledonian Soeiety for all information regarding their holding of socials. Messrs J. Riordan, K. Brophy, R. Skinner, J. Beattie, J. Allan, E. Burke, J. Kelman, B. Cochrane, D. Macdonald, with the committee of the association, were appointed to carry out all arrangements for the socials, with power to add to their number. The meeting then terminated. Teas free from any excess of As- | tringency—South British Tea Company's | Pure Blends. All Storekeepers.—[Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. s Aspinall and Salmond —Want office boy. A. E. Cox —Sell sheep, etc., at Geraldine stock sale. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. G. H. Mogridge, Draper, etc.—Advertises bargains at his sale. Arowhenua Town Board—Notice of intention to strike rate. T. Blair—lnvites tenders for ploughing, harrowing, and drilling. Primitive Methodist Church—Services to-morrow at Geraldine and Temuka. Temuka Black Star Minstrels Give entertainment in Temuka on Tuesday next. N.Z. Bible and Tract Society—Have opened up in Geraldine in Maslin's auction room. Davies and Murphy, Drapers & Clothiers, Timaru—Note* arrival of new goods ex Coptic. H. B. "Webster and Co. Advertise entries for Geraldine stock sale on Wednesday next. Gracie, Maclean & Co.—Advertise entries of sheep, cattle, and pigs, for Winchester monthly fair on Tuesday. J. Mundell and Co. Geraldine live stock sale, Wednesday 19th August; also, clearing sale of live and dead stock, household furniture, etc., at Mr Geo. Rae's, Geraldine on 21st.