LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2274, 31 October 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Geraldine Road Board.— The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Road Board will be held on Monday next. Arthur Clampett. Arthur Clampett was married to Miss Evelyn Price, teacher of music, last Wednesday in Christchurch.

The Irish Delegate. The Irish delegate, Mr J. R. Cox, has left for Sydney by the Te Anau. He proceeds at once to Dublin, as he has received a cable message announcing the death of his father-in-law.

The Holiday.— Considerable indignation was felt at the closing of the Government offices iu Auckland, because Wednesday was labor day in the south. The labor celebration in Auckland does not take place till the Prince of Wales’s Birthday, but through red tape the public business on Wednesday has been impeded,.

The Orari Bridge. —The redecking,- &;., which is being- done to the Orari bridge will be finished at the end of next week when it will then probably be opened for traffic.

Fatal Accident.— Mr Arthur Moore, brother of Mr K. Moore, M.H.R., was frowned in the Waimakariri at Kaiapoi last Wednesday. He is supposed to have fallen into the river while fishing. He was subject to fits. Service of Song.— The members of the Juvenile Temple have been practising a Service of Song, entitled “ Won by a Child.” It is considered a very pretty little Service of Song, and will be rendered by them in the Geraldine Oddfellows’Hall on Thursday evening next when, according to the sale of tickets, there should be a large attendance. The proceeds are in aid of the picnic fund.

Lost in the Bush. —A young man named West who went out with another named Armstrong, son of Captain Armstrong of the Tikorangi, has been lost in the bush forty miles inland of Stratford They left Stratford about ten days ago to join a survey camp. They missed the track and after four days West became weak and unable to travel. Armstrong then left for help, but only got back to Stratford on Wednesday, six days after leaving West A relief party had been organised to look for West who has turned up in a very emaciated condition.

Fire Insurance. —A meeting of business men has been held at Wellington, to discuss a proposal to be considered by the Underwriters’ Association early next month, for introducing into all fire policies on stock the average clause. There was a very large attendance. The following resolution was unanimously carried : • ; That the introduction of the average clause in fire insurance policies in Wellington, with its large number of wooden buildings carrying maximum rates of insurance and a low per centage of cover, would be unjust, burdensome, and vexatious.” A copy of the resolution was ordered to be sent to the Chairman of the Underwriters’ Association.

Bible in Schools.— The Presbyterian Synod of Dunedin discussed the Bible in Schools question. The committee’s report was adopted and deliverance passed thanking - the legislators who had given assistance in trying to attain the object aimed at. The committee was continued with instructions to use their endeavors to secure tae reintroduction of Bible reading in the public schools during school hours, with time-table and conscience clause. The ministers and office-bearers of the Church were instructed to seek to rouse increased interest in the accomplishment of this object, also that the Synod petition Parliament and appoint Dr Copeland and Dr Stuart to support the same with the leave of Parliament at the Bar of the House, and instruct the Presbytery to take steps to keep the matter - prominently before the Church.

Inchest. —The inquest at Waipawa has terminated. In this a man named Ross mil from a dray, and Constable Ryan arrested him for drunkenness. A charge was made against the constable of illtreating aim, and the inquest lasted a couple of lays. Last Thursday the jury returned a verdict of death from injuries received by tailing from a dray, and that there was not sufficient evidence to show that the wheel passed over deceased. A rider was added that deceased was not so much under the influence of liquor as to warrant Constable Ryan in arresting him. Dr Wilkinson and Constable Ryan too hurriedly concluded that deceased was drunk, and the second examination in the police cell the same night should have been more searching. The jury recommended the use of an ambulance stretcher for such cases. Labor Day. Labor demonstrations were held in Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin last Wednesday, where a close holiday was observed, and everything passed off with great eclat. Processions and sports were held, and in Wellington Sir Robert Stout delivered an address, in the course of which he said that he had often heard it said that the eight hours system was firmly established in New Zealand, but he warned the working people to be vigilant, as there was no doubt that as the colony grew, a tendency to increase the hours would be experienced. It had been found in older countries that men did more work and did it better when they worked short hours, and the same result had been found here. By insisting on the eight hours principle the working classes were fighting for their moral, mental, and physical health, and would thus be doing their duty to themselves, to their families, and to their country. He pointed out how necessary it was that factories should be kept in a thorough sanitary condition, and went on to argue that a law should be passed providing for the best system of drainage in every town.

Yalbdictokx —A number of members of the Geraldine Rifles, and friends of Sergeant VV Stonehouse, met at the ante-room of the Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, on Tuesdayevening, to give him a farewell in the form of a smol?e concert, lieutenant McKenzie occupied the chair, and in a complimentary speech proposed the toast of “ The guest of the evening.” He referred to the long time Sergeant Stonehouse had been, amongst them as a member of the Geraldine Rifles. He had been connected with the corps for nearly seven years, and had the honor of being their first bugler. He was also the winner of the first Government medal for district prize-firing that was won in South Canterbury. He had always been found in his place at parades and otherwise, and was greatly esteemed among his brother officers. He was sure that the loss he would be to the Geraldine Rifles would be gain to the Waimate Rifles when he settled down in Waimate, the place to which he was going. During the evening a number of songs and recitations were rendered, and a good supply of refreshments made the evening pass off very enjoyably. The following were the toasts of the evening:—“ The Queen,” proposed by Lieut. McKenzie; “ The Army, Navy, and Volunteers,” with the names of Lieut. McKenzie and Messrs Erskine and Stonehouse, proposed by Mr Winefield; “ The Geraldine Fire Brigade,” with the names of Lieut. Winefield and Secretary W. Stonehouse, proposed by Mr Krause; “ The Geraldine Brass Band,” with the names of Messrs Stonehouse and Bryant, proposed by Lieut. McKenzie; “ Woodbury Sports,;’ coupled with the name of Mr Radford, proposed by Color-Sergt. Stonehouse ; “ The Ladles," coupled with the name of Mr R. Morrison, proposed by Mr Kroon; “ The Officers and Non-commissioned Officers of the Geraldine Rifles,” with the names of Lieut. McKenzie, Sergt. Stonehouse, and Color-Sergt. Stonehouse ; “ The New Scenery and Volunteer Hall,” coupled with the names of Capt. Temple and Mr Krause, proposed by Mr Mines; The Geraldine Blectropathic Society,” coupled with the name of Mr W. G. Sherratt, proposed by Lieutenant McKenzie; “ The Post, Telegraph, and Telephone,” coupled with the names of Messrs Bryant and Radford, .pro- ■ posed by Lieut. McKenzie; “ The Geraldine Wanderers and Geraldine Football Club,” coupled with the names of Messrs Stonehouse and R. Morrison ; “ The Press,’ coupled with the name of Mr Thomas proposed by Color-Sergt, Stonehouse.

Wesleyan Church, Tbmuka. The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns.

Good Templary. —The installation of officers in the Good Hope Lodge, Temuka, takes place on Monday evening next. Geraldine Rifles.— -The members of the Geraldine Rifles muster on Thursday next, for volley and independent firing.

Attempting to Shoot.— A rather serious case of attempting to shoot comes olf at the Geraldine, RM. Court on Tuesdy. The parties concerned are Mrs Cross and Mrs Jones.

A Smash Up.—A young baker of Geraldine was riding to Winchester the other evening on a horse when he came into collision with a young man mounted on a bicycle. The result was that the cyclist found himself on the broad of his back, and his bicylist sadly mixed up with the horse’s logs. Ashburton Show. —There was a large attendance at the Ashburton show yesterday, which was the most successful ever held there. The exhibits all ronnd were of excellent quality. The Govemer, Premier and Minister of Lands were present. The Governor responded at the luncheon. Ministers were not given a chance to speak. The Land. The total acreage of holdings over one acre in the colony, freehold and leasehold, increased from 15,206,897 in 1881 to 19,539,729 in 1891. Freeholds increased in total area from 10,309,170 to 12,410,242; leaseholds from 4,897,727, to 6,987,287. The total number

of holdings, freehold and leasehold, increased from 30,837 to 43,777. Otago now shows the highest number of separate holdings, 10,119; Auckland comes next wit i 965 5, then Ca itarbury with 8989

I Breach of the Sheep Act.— At the ; 11. M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, D. Campbell and Henry Kidd, of Albury, were charged with having furnished false returns of the number of sheep in their possession. The case was that they only returned to the authorities 1000 sheep whereas they had 1500 sheep in their possession at the time. The charge was admitted . and explained as followsD. Campbell, Mrs D. Campbell, and Henry Kidd were partners in the sheep, and when I sending the return, they only accounted for | 1000 sheep as the other 500 belonged to Mrs I Campbell. They had not only one farm, and consequently coul 1 not have filled in a separate return for Mrs Campbell at the time Ca? '"'bell came . down ~to Timaru v + he intention of ■ procuring n from the Sheep Inspe ; in the return of Mrs Carai, i’ the same day, however, i . oi a charge of having stolen she lutherford, and afterwards he \ ;h occupied with his own defend forgot all about the sheep. The ieted on the charge o f omitting t( proper return, said defendants » . to blame, and imposed a fine of £lO, and costs of one witness, return.

The Champiox Cyclists of New Zealand will this season ride a “ Star ” Safety fitted with Pneumatic Tyres. Adams, Curties & Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Cycles from £5. —5

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

Geraldine Juvenile Temple.— -Service of Song. Geraldine Rifles—Volley and Independent firing on the sth. Alfred White—Tenders for additions to a house.

A. E. Cox—Sells sheep, &c., at Temuka on Tuesday. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow.

Geraldine Road Board—Notice re bridge over HeJreth’s creek.

J. Murray, Orari Station Shearing commences on Monday next. Hon. W. Rolleston—lnvites tenders ;for cutting about 7 miles gorse fencing. L. Tombs —Advertises lease of Temuka Restaurant, stock and furniture for sale. Good Hope Lodge, I 0.G.T., Temuka — Installation of officers on Monday evening next.

J. W. Pye, Victoria House, Geraldine— Draws attention to new goods and special values. H. B. Webster & Co.—Advertise sale on Thursday next of A. W, Ensor’s bankrupt stock and plant. Mount Peel Road Board applications for a competent person to act as clerk and ovorseer..

J. Mundell & Co.,—'Temuka live stock market on Tuesday; sells household furniture at sme time and place. :