LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2278, 10 November 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Geraldine Stock Sale. The fortnightly sale sf stock at Geraldine takes place to-day. Gun Accident. —A hoy named Henry Vernon was accidentally shot dead at Inchclutha by another boy named William Parlane. Railway League. Steps are being taken to form branches of the Wellington Railway League throughout the whole provincial district. The Turn oe the Tide. —The Waihora, which arrived from Sydney, brought 130 saloon and 180 steerage passengers for Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Attempted Suicide. —Edward Shearer, a groom with Dr Cunningham, at Port Chalmers, made a determined attempt to cut his throat with a razor. He is likely to recover. The Hutchison Charges. The Evening Post states that the action Whitaker v. Hutchison, which arose out of statements made by the latter in his place in his place in Parliament, has been amicably settled. Railway Accident. —George Hunter, engaged by the Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company, was knocked down dy a carriage and run over. His left arm is terribly crushed, his head cut in several places, and his body bruised. Yermin. —We hear something of stoats and weasels being about. Mr Budd, of Winchester, recently found a weasel dead near his place, and we heard complaints of lambs being killed by them. If they increase they will be a greater pest than rabbits. Canterbury College Examinations.— At the above examinations, recently held in Christchurch,among the successful students were—Miss Sutherland, first College examination ; Mr C. Goldstone, first College examination; Mr A. Bell, second College examination. This speaks well for the able “ coaching ” of Mr T. Cheyne Farnie. Sudden Death. —Dr T. Smith, a popular practitioner, in Greymouth, for the last 26 years, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon. He was lying on the sofa about 1 o’clock playing with a little child, when he was taken with a stroke of apoplexy and was dead in a minute. He was apparently in the best of health and led a very active life. Bishop SutEß.— At the Anglican Diocesan Synod, Dunedin, a resolution was passed, expressing regret that the state of the Bishop of Nelson’s health had necessitated his resignation, recording the Synod’s high appreciation of the Bishop’s character and labours, and expressing sympathy with Mrs Suter in her present affliction. Fire. A fire occurred on board the Doric, lying at Queen’s Wharf, Wellington. Smoke was seen issuing from No. 4 hatch, and on the hatch being opened, it was found that some bales of wool, which had been taken on board during the morning, were burning. The flames were soon extinguished, and the damage proved to be comparatively trifling. Petty Pilfering. —Mr C. Leary, the mail-carrier from Temuka to Hilton, has complained to us that on more than one occasion his whip has been stolen out of his trap. This is a mean, paltry theft, and it is a pity that the person who was guilty of such meanness was not caught. We feel sure that if Mr Leary got a. hold of him he would wish he had bought a whip of hU own. A Problem Settled. The racehorse Problem having been recovered by its owner, Mr Richards, proceedings against William Parkes, who has been arrested in Sydney for the larceny of the animal, have been abandoned. Constable McGill, who was despatched by the Taieri for the purpose of bringing Parkes back to the colony, has been recalled from Picton, where the boat stopped to take in cargo.

Train to Christchurch.— On Friday next the first train to Christchurch will run earlier than usual, arriving at its destination at 12.15 p.m., and enabling those desirous of visiting the Christchurch Show to do so. A return train will leave the same evening at 9.15. On the 14th November (Saturday), the last day of the races, a train willleave Christchurch for Dunedin at 8.45 p.m., and stop at intermediate stations. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The Holiday.—The Prince of Wales’s birthday was kept as a general holiday at Temuka and Geraldine, all the banks and principal business places being closed. Owing to the near approach of the inspector’s examination the children at the Temuka School were not granted the customary holiday, but there being picnics organised in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday School and the Juvenile Templar Lodge the attendance was only meagre. Anglers availed themselves of the day to pursue their fascinating sport, and there were several excursion parties to the Milford beach and to the several other holiday resorts. An account of the Woodbury Sports and the Primitive Methodist Sunday School picnic will be found elsewhere. Military Tournament.—The New Zealand Military Tournament began on the Hutt racecourse, Wellington, on Saturday. The morning broke fine, but as the day wore on it appeared threatening, and at 2 p.m. a heavy shower fell, but it soon cleared and remained fine until 5.30 p.m., when a drenching rain set in, putting an end to further proceedings. MajorMessenger is in command, Lieutenant-Col. Hume and Major Newall being prevented from attending as they are victims to the prevalent hi grippe. The various events were well contested, but the attendance of the public was small. On Monday, howit was expected that there woul be an immense attendance. The presence of H.M.S. Tauranga in port should lend additional interest to the events as some of the members of the crew are competing. Amateur Athletics.—At a meeting of the general committee of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association held in Christchurch, Mr G. F. Clulee’s report on the result of his negotiations with the English Amateur Association respecting a New Zealand team visiting England in 1802 was fully considered. The report showed that the English authorities were very favourable to the scheme, and that they would render every assistance possible; that joint meetings could be arranged whereby the New Zealand amateurs would receive a share of the gate money towards the expenses. It was resolved that a team be sent during the season . 1892, providing that suitable representatives are available, and that Hempton, Batger, Hutchison, and Wood be written to asking if they can join the team if finally selected, the selection to be made immediately after the championship meeting in February. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Clulee for the trouble he had taken while at Home.

Creditors’ Meeting. A meeting of the creditors of A, W. Ensor, fellmonger, of Winchester, was held on Saturday at office of the Deputy Official Assignee, , when the latter submitted a statement concerning the dealings of the bankrupt with Mrs A. W. Ensor and others. From this it appeared that for some month or so prior to his bankruptcy the debtor had scoured wool supplied by Mr Moss Jonas on account of Mrs Ensor, but that having received further promises of assistance he had also made three purchases in his own name. All this wool had been shipped in the usual way by Mr Jonas, and until the results of these shipments were known it was impossible to know the actual assets in the estate. Any profits arising would go first to certain preferential creditors. It was decided that a claim should be made by the estate upon these shipments at the rate of three farthings per lb upon all wool shipped. Authority was given to the Bank of New South Wales to offer the freehold at Orari for sale free of expense to the estate, any surplus over the amount secured (£650) to go to the general benefit of the creditors. The amount realised by the sale of horses and sundries was about £6O, and this would be available to pay wages claims at the expiration of the time allowed by the Act (four months). The meeting then adjourned sine die.

The Duke of Buckingham.—The Duke of Buckingham, one of the direct steamers, went ashore at Kaikoura on her voyage from Wellington to Lyttelton. Her commander, Captain Groombridge, gives the following account of the accident to the Lyttelton Times: —“ We left Wellington at 5 p.m. on Saturday, and passed Cape Campbell at about 10.30 p.m. the same evening. The weather was very, thick, with rain squalls, and I considered we were fully from five to five and a-half miles off shore. I then laid a course downfthe coast which would keep us five miles from the land, and nothing unusual occurred until 2 a.m. on Sunday, when the vessel struck heavily on the rocks, which I afterwards learned were at Kaikoura, and known as Flint’s Reef, which is not marked on the chart. At 6.30 a.m., at the top of high water, the engines were put full speed astern, and the vessel was backed off into deep water. As she floated off her head went down, and I could see that it was a question as to whether or not the bulkhead would stand. If it did, she would float; if it did not, well, then the boats would be required, and I saw at once that they were got ready. The wind was from the southward, and it was very thick when she struck-” The vessel then came to Lyttelton, where she arrived at 5.30 p.m., with 20ft, of water in a part of her hold. The extent of the damage has not yet been made public.

Seeious Accident In Dunedin.— In Dunedin at about balf-past 9 o’clock on Saturday night a bolt, attended with serious consequences, took place. Two horses attached to a cab bolted from the cab rank nsar Stafford street, where they were standing with nosebags on, and tore down Princes street and up the cutting at a terrible pace, narrowly escaping colliding with several vehicles. At the Octagon they swerved toward the Town Hall, and came into collision with a lamp post, and then got on to the pavement, which was crowded with people when an alarming scene followed. People rushed in all directions to get out of the way of the horses, and a number were knocked down by the plunging animals, which after smashing the windows of a jeweller’s shop, were brought to a standstill by a lampost, the two horses having gone on either side of it the cab being smashed up. Underneath it were three or four persons last knocked down. Altogether it was found that nine or ten persons had been injured. The most seriously injured probably were Mrs Hamilton, injury to the lower part of the spine; Thomas Robertson (Peninsula), George Hayworth, and Emily McGregor, scalp wounds and cuts; James Allan, fracture of the left shouider-blade and dislocation of the lower part of it. It is not anticipated at present that fatal results will ensue in any case. The cab was in charge of a youngs man named Harding, who does not appear to be to blame. Fortunately the usual Saturday night crowd had somewhat thinned, or the results would have been more serious.

Land and Income Tax—ln our advertising- columns it is notified that return, under the Land and Income Tax, 1891, must be sent in to the Commissioner of Taxes, Mr C. M. Cronbie, on or before the 28th November.

Public Trustee.—Mr D. M, Ross has been appointed public trustee agent for the whole of South Canterbury, from Rangitata to the Waitaki. This will be a great convenience to the people of the distict, as under the new arrangements a great deal more power is given to the local office. The Picturesque Atlas.—One of the Picturesque Atlas appeal cases came before the Appeal Court, Mr Justice Williams, Mr Justice Denniston, and Mr Justice Connolly being on the bench. It was an appeal from the decision of the Chief Justice, which was to the effect that the respondent was justified in refusing the Atlas. Sir Robert Stout and Mr Gully appeared for the appellant company, and Mr Skerrett for the respondent. The Court, after hearing Sir Robert Stout and Mr Gully, and without calling on counsel for the respondent, dismissed the appeal, costs on the lowest scale being allowed respondent. ; Narrow Escape.—Two young lads in Temuka had a narrow escape from death by poisoning on Sunday. One of them was employed in Mr Ackroyd’s slaughter yard, and was in the habit of using some acid kept there in the water which he drank. There was also some arsenic kept in the place, and when the two lads were together they went to get a drink, and in a mistake took the arsenic instead of the acid. The result, of course, may easily be imagined. As soon as it was discovered what had happened they were taken to Dr. Sir William Blnnden, who took the usual means of counteracting the effects of the poison, with success, and now the lads are radidly recovering.

Primitive Methodist Church. The celebration of the anniversary of the Sunday School in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church of Temuka commenced last Sunday, when three services were held, one in the morning, another in the afternoon, and another in the evening. At each of these there were very large congregations, the church being full, and the Rev. Mr Cocker, of Ashburton, conducted the services. At the afternoon services prizes were distributed by Mr Metson, superintendent of the Sunday School, and several recitations were given very nicely by some of the children. Yesterday the annual pic-nio was held. The early part of the day was not encouraging, but it cleared up and left a fine day for the people to enjoy themselves. The children and their friends assembled in the church at 9.30 a.m., and shortly after they marched in procession to the park to the music of the Arowhenua brass band. It is only justice to say that this band plays excellently, and is a credit to the district. The attendance in the park in the earlier part of the day was not large, but in the afternoon people came rolling in, and about 3 o'clock a large number of people were present. After young and old had enjoyed themselves a procession was again formed, and all marched back to the church, where the annual meeting was held in the Evening, a report of which is held over tilk our next issue. Fire. A fire was discovered in Mr McCaskill’s woolworks at Winchester

last Saturday morning about 7 o’clock. At that time Mr Langdon noticed smoke issuing from the scouring platform, and going down to the place he found the platform and a part of the roof in flames. With the assistance of a youth, who accompanied him, he proceeded to put out thd fire, and succeeded in doing so after considerable exertion. Part of the platform and the scouring tub were burnt, but fortunately Mr Langdon was able to prevent the flames from spreading. Near by was a water-wheel freshly tarred, and that had a narrow escape. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr Peter McCaskill jun., left the works on the previous evening at 5.30, and the family knew nothing of the fire until they received a telegram from Mr Langdon as to the occurrence. It is said that poachers frequent the place at night, and the supposition is that the fire was caused by some of these throwing a lighted torch on the platform and neglecting to quench it. Thanks to Mr Langdon the amount of damage is not great. The scouring tub and a part of the platform were burned, but fortunately new boxes recently recently put in escaped. The damage is estimated at £7 or £B. The place was insured, but as Mr McCaskill is away from home the family here does not know t he office in which the insurance has been effected.

The “Star” Cycles are Easy to Buy, Easy to Ride, and can be obtained on payments from 5s per week, or discount for cash.—Adams, Cuxties&Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. Cycles from £5. —9

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. Evan Vallender, Temuka —Has cottage and land to let. Winchester Sports—Will be held as usual on Anniversary Day. N.Z. Railways—lmportant notice re train to Christchurch on Friday next, etc. C. M. Crombie, Commissioner of Taxes— Notice to make returns under the Land and Income Act. 1891. J. Brown, Beehive Stores, Temuka —Informs farmers and others that he has on sale all requisites for present season, such as woolpacks, oils, &c.;' drapery, crockery, groceries, etc.,- at low prices.