THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2262, 3 October 1891, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1891. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Immigrants.—The Hauroto brought 60 passengers from Sydney. Waikato Seat.—The only nominations for the Waikato seat were W. A. Murray and E. Lake.

Bishop Suter.—The Bishop of Nelson still lies in a semi-conscious state. He is gradually getting weaker.

Primitive Methodist Church. The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns.

The Minister of Lands. —Mr McKenzie left for Christchurch yesterday, where he will spend a day or two and then go on to Palmerston South. Woodbury Sports.—ln our advertising columns will be found the programme of the annual sports at Woobury on Nov. 9th. The sports should attract a large number of competitors.

Mail STEAMEHS.-r-The R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived at Hobart on; Thursday, and left again for Wellington at 4 o'clock the same afternoon. Captain Rose, manager of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Shipping Company, is a passenger. Temuka Quadrille Assembly.—ln view of the grand ball to be held on October Bth, the members of Mr T. Gunnion's Quadrille Assemby have been practising the grand march, which is to take place at 8.30. Visitors are requested to be punctual. In yiew of the success of the previous a large attendance is expected.

Revenue—The Customs revenue last month was £13<5,8U, againsfc £155,031 for August and £128,787 the previous September. Auckland contributed £32,027 Wellington £29,267, Christchurch £20,470, Dunedin £28,739. The total is exclusive of 920 parcels of post for the quarter. For the six months the Customs revenues shows a surplus above the estimate of £21,000. The beer duty for the month was £4462. The receipts during six months have fallen £4892 below the estimate, but the best montaS-Have yet to come. Cheese.—At the instigation of Mr W. H. MacKenzie, of Kaitangata, the Inch-Clutha Dairy Factory sent a few cheeses with a friend of his returning to the old country. The result is now to hand. The cheese was hfghly cpmmended wherever shown. The vendors guarantee (JOs and upwards. This price will enable the dixeqbors pp give 4d per gallon for the miik and declare a dividend of 15 per cent, should they choose to send Home this season's make. This should be good news to all concerned with the dairyingAidusiry.

Milford Sound Peison. Dr Guy Porter is gazetted surgeon to Her Majesty's prison at Milford Sound for six months. Dr Porter left for Milford Sound in the Hinemoa on Thursday. Work on Australia. —Mr Philip Mundell, special correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph, who is collecting material for a book on Australia, arrived at Auckland from Sydney on Thursday. Legislative Council. —A petition to His Excellency the Governor, objecting to further appointments to the Legislative Council, is in circulation at the instance of the National Association of Auckland. Attempted 1 Suicide. A bushman named William George Todd, who was suffering from deliriivm tremens, cut his throat at Kamo on Wednesday night. The wound is not fatal, and he is out of danger.

Wont be Missed.—The Taranaki Herald learns that there is some probability of the colony losing Mr Sawers, the dairy expert, as he has been offered the position as manager of one of the Victorian agricultural colleges, at a salary much higher than he is receiving in New Zealand. Suspicious. A lad nine years old, named Frederick Thomas, died recently at Hakuri, it was supposed from the effects of a fall down stairs. Enquiries since made it appear that he had been ill-treated, and it is probable that his remains will be exhumed.

Compensation.—The compensation case Charles Pharezyn v. Minister of Public Works, in which plaintiff claims £1650 on account of certain land taken for the purposes of the Terrace Gaol, Wellington, has been settled by the payment of £I3OO in full satisfaction. Military and Volunteers Settlement. —The Naval and Military Settlers and Volnnteers Land Act is about to be given effect to. Orders have been issued by the Minister of Defence to have the script prepared, and the Minister of Lands is making arrangements to have the necessary blocks of land surveyed and laid off.

Sudden Death.—Mr Christian Toxward, the Danish Consul at Wellington, fell down in the street last Wednesday night while.on his way home from a visit to a friend. He was carriad to a house, but died almost immediately, heart disease being the cause. He was an architect by profession, a native of Copenhagen, and arrived in the colony 30 years ago. He was formerly a resident in Southland. Hanmer Hot Springs.—The season for this popular health resort has come round once more, and people are already taking advantage of it. To intending visitors the accommodation which they are likely to have there must be a matter of great interest, and such people would do well to read Mr A. Lahmert's advertisement which appears in another column. We have personal knowledge of the accommodation in Mr Lahmert's house, and can recommend it. Anyone desiring peace, quietness, and comfort cannot do better than by going to Mr Lahmert's house, which is by far the nearest to the baths. The Christchuech Seat. —Mr E. Sandford addressed a crowded meeting in the Theatre Royal, Christchurch, last Wednesday night. He announced himself in favour of the present Government; opposed to the Private Schools Bill, and in favour of the female franchise. A vote of confidence was declared carried unanimously. Efforts are being made to get Mr R. H. Rhodes, who contested Heathcote at last election, to stand in the Oppossition interest. A reqisition to Mr G. G. Stead is being signed. Mr J. T. Smith, who contested Christchurch last election, announces himself as a candidate.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka.— The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns.—A treat is in store for those who wish to know anything about the Natives of the North Island. The Rev. T. G. Hammond, of Patea, and the Rev. Piripi Rakena, of Mangamuka, will address a public meeting in the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, on Monday evening next, commencing at 7.30. The Rev. J. S. Smalley, F.R.G.S., of Waimate, will also be present, so that there will be no lack of interest. A good company should fill the comfortable church.

Photography. Amongst the signs of progT3SS in Temuka is the establishment of a photographic studio there. Mr J. J. McCaskey has now opened a studio in the premises adjoining Mr J. Tangney's shop, and is turning out some beautiful work. A look at his window, and at the large number of pictures displayed in it, will convince anyone that Mr McCaskey is a thoroughly capable photographer, and that any work entrusted to him will be executed in a satisfactory manner. It is a great convenience to people to have a photographer in the town, and we trust that he will receive sufficient encouragement to settle down permanently. Demand fok Railways.—-At a public meeting, convened by the mayor of Auckland at the request of several citizens, a resolution was passed protesting against the isolation of Auckland from the railway system of the North Island, and strongly urging that the interests of the colony, and especially of Auckland and Taranaki, would be advanced by the immediate construction of the railway from the Porotoro tunnel to Stratford. A resolution was also passed demanding that the Government spend forthwith the £65,000 already appropriated for this purposeo out of the North Island Trunk Kailway Loan, in extending the railway at the North end from the Mokau to the tunnel; and that the residue of the special loan be also applied in constructing the line without , delay to the Stratford divergence. A committee was appointed to carry out this *. subject Oue Only Bank.—The half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Bank was held last Wednesday, and was more numerously attended than usual. The business consisted in the adoption of the report and balance sheet, with its recommendation of the payment of a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent", the meeting being the "off" one so far as the election of directors and auditors is concerned. The Hon. George Mc'Lean, the chairman of directors, in moving the adoption of the report, spoke in sanguine terms of the prospects of the bank. He took occassion to prove the colonial nature of the institution by stating that out of a total proprietary of 1415 there are only 88 shareholders who are not permanently resident in New Zealand. Mr McLean entered fully into a history of the transactions of the bank with the Government upon the occasion a few years ago when an advance of £700,000 was made by the directors to enable the payment of interest Jon colonial debentures that were then falling due, and, remarking that the Colonial Bank was now the only banking institution directed and managed in New Zealand, strongly urged the claim of the bank to a share of the Government business. In a reply to questions put by shareholders, Mr M'Lean emphatically denied that there , was any likelihood of the bank being compelled to write down its capital or of any calls being made, and stated that . should an increase of capital be necessitated by an increase'pf business, thg directors would plg,ce a fresh issue of sharflfj upon the market,

Cbicket. The Temuka Cricket Club hold their annual meeting on Tuesday evening next, and it is hoped there will be a strong muster of supporters of the noble game on that occasion. As the pitch wiil not be in playable until the end of the year, all the first matches will have to be played away, and the returns will take place on the new ground. Mr Quinn has given permission for a practice pitch to be formed on the football ground, bo that members of the club will be able to get into something like form.

Libel Action.—The Supreme Court, at Napier, has been occupied for the last two days hearing' a libel action against the Waipawa Mail by Dr. Von Mirbaok. Some time ago the Mail contained an article warning people against quacks and unqualified persons. Dr. Von Mirback was not named, but he claims that the article was directed to him. Two years ago he got £250 damages from the same paper for publishing a letter alleging that he was not qualified. Defendants declare that the article on which the present action is founded referred to several travelling quacks then in.the district, one of whom the Hawke's Bay Herald has just exposed. The trial is not yet concluded.

New Zealand in England. The Otago Daily Times says:—Mr Robert Chisholm, who has just returned from a visit to the old country, informs us that the utmost confidence was felt at Home, up to the time of his departure, in the stability of New Zealand, the colony's abstinence from borrowing being a considerable factor, in the creation of this feeling. His experience in commerical circles in Great Britain was that the leading houses were most anxious to obtain a connection in New Zealand. He was most favourably impressed with the substantial evidences of prospnrity which he observed in the various portions of England and Scotland visited by him.

Somnambulism.—A remarkable case of somnambulism has been brought under the notice of the New South Wales Railway Commissioners. According to the report of the stationmaster at Girilambone, a passenger while travelling on the Bourke line from Raglan to Byrock fell asleep, and in a state of somnanbulism rose from his seat, walked out on the platform of the carriage, and jumped off while the train was in full speed. An alarm was raised, the train was pulled up, and the guard and some of the passengers went back expecting to find a dead body on the track. To their surprise, however, they discovered the man quite uninjured, and without any knowledge at to how he got o£E the train. He was perfectly sober at the time, and asserted that he had always been a somnambulist.

Professor Mason.—Professor Mason is still drawing good audiences at the Volunteer Hall, G-eraldine. On Wednesday evening last he gave an interesting lecture on the " Stomach and Liver," and on Thursday evening a lecture, the best he has yet given, on "the cause and cure of disease." At the conclusion of each lecture, the heads of persons were read. On Thursday evening the characters of four boys were marked out by the lecturer, and they were told what they would be best fitted for in life. The subjects of the Professor's address to-night and Monday night will be found in our advertising columns. Mrs Mason gives a private lecture to ladies only on Tuesdayafternoon. Ladies should not fail on that occasion to hear Mrs Mason.

Popular Membeb. —Mr Guinness, M.H.R. has returned to Greymouth. The mayor, members of the Borough Council, and Harbour Board, drove to Paroa, where they accorded him a hearty welcome. At the town boundary several hundred persons and the town bands collected and cheered him warmly. The mayor read a complimentary address on behalf of the Borough Council. Mr Kerr, the temporary chairman of the Harbour Board, welcomed Mr Guinness on behalf of that body. The , mayor and Mr Kerr referred in comi plimentary terms to Mr Guiness' efforts during the seseion on behalf of the town and district. Afterwards the member was escorted to his private house.outside which a large crowd had gathered. It was the only reception of the kind ever accorded there to any member of Parliament. Gbbat Oppobtunity fob Old Maids. — There is a great chance for old maids in the Argentine Republic. There are about sixteen men to one woman there, and the unmarried males are more than anxious to secure wives. When a " new woman," as as the welcome arrival is called, comes to town about fifty men make a wild effort to secure her. It is quite an interesting contest, and the one who captives the prize is looked upon as something of a hero. The local papers write columns about it, and almost everybody turns out to the wedding. It doesn't matter much about the woman's age or looks, she is received with open arms and married off in a jiffy to some real nice man. The woman will have about fifty good-looking suitors to pick from, so she need not be anxious about not finding the man she wants. The love-making doesn't last long, however. Three days is the usual limit.—Tit Bits. Teas free from any excess of Astringency—South British Tea Company's Pure Blends. All Storekeepers.—[Advt.] SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. T. Herlihy—Notice re impounded white boar. Joseph Loach, Orari —Stud notice re Kingsher. J. Mundell and Co.—Temuka live stock i market. Primitive Methodist Church—Services to-morrow. Temuka Cricket Club—Annual meeting on Tuesday. Woodbury Athletic Club. —Programme of Sports on Nov. 9th. Milford Concert and Dance—Postponed until October 16th. Mrs Mason—Private lecture to ladies at Geraldine on Tuesday next. J. W. Miles, Stone Store, Temuka —Grand display to-day; opening cf new show-room. T. H. Dalton. —Has commenced business at Hilton as horse-shoer and general blacksmith. Professor Mason —Publishes subjects of lectures at Geraldine to-night and Monday night. Ralph Elder—Thanking Messrs Taylor and Flatman for prompt settlement of claim. Wesleyan Church. —Services for tomorrow ; home mission meeting on Monday evening. A. Lahmert, Hanmer Plains Hot Springs ! Boarding House—Notice re accommodation and terms for visitors to the Hot Springs. Gracie, Maclean&Co.—Sell horses, cattle, implements, furniture, &c, on account of Mr M. Seales, at Waitohi, on 13th of October. G. H. Mogridge, Temuka—Has received supply of new spring goods, picluding prints, ginghams, muslins, laces, flowers, gloves, etc.; invites inspection. John Sim, Watchmaker and Jeweller, ' Temuka—Has just added a large quantity ' of Spectacles on the new " interchangeable system" to his stock; large stock of j' watches, clocks, jewellery, and E.P. waje j 1 1 fjuoffcs prices, i