LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2282, 19 November 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Burglary.—ln Dunedin, George Bowden was committed for trial for breaking into a bouse and stealing articles valued at £26. Gold. A settler named Gregory, at Kumeroa, near Woodville, has found gold in a neAvly-opened block. A thorough search of the locality is to be made for a reef.

Embezzlement. —At Hokitika, Walter Nelly, late assistant county clerk, has been committed for trial on three charges of larceny, one of embezzlement, and one of forgery. Other informations for forgery are yet to be heard.

Mayor of Timaru. Mr AndreAv Sherratt has been elected unopposed to the mayoralty of Timaru. Mr Sherratt has been a councillor for a great many years, in fact be is the elder brother among the city fathers, having the longest record of continuous office.

Train Accident. —An inquest Avas held at Napier on the body of an elderly man named Robert Wood, Avho died from the effects of injuries sustained on the railway. Wood and a Frenchman were in a dray passing over a level crossing Avhen the train from Napier ran into them. The Frenchman is likely to recover. The jury found that no one Avas to blame. The See of Nelson. —At a special meeting of the Nelson Diocesan Synod, the Venerable Archdecan Mules Avas nominated as Bishop, in place of Dr Suter, resigned, and on a ballot being taken there Avas but oue dissentient. Several private conferences had been held, at which it Avas understood that the desire of the majority would be supported in the Synod. Suicide. —Maria Josephine Harkin, wife of James Harkin, of Wellington street, Auckland, died on Monday evening. Mary Heffernan stated that on the 7th deceased cut the heads off a number of Avax vestas, put them in a cup Avith milk and water, and said “ Watch me drink.” The girl ran and told a daughter of the deceased, and therefore did not see the mixture drank. Medical assistance Avas obtained hut death resulted. ’ At the inquest on the remains of Mrs Harkins, the jury returned a verdict that deceased had been poisoned by drinking a liquid in Avhich the heads of matches had been dissolved, but the liquid was taken accidentally. The Electoral Districts. The Representation Commissioners are hearing objections to the revision of the Electoral districts. The objections are not numerous or serious. In the North Island the Waikato and Waipa electors are anxious for a better defined boundary lino between the two districts, and in Wairarapa and Waitotara some people Avant to have the names altered. In the South Island the districts of Rakaia, Parevoa, Raugitata, Waitaki, and Dunedin North desire alteration in the names. Ellesmere, Rangitata, Clutha, Tuapeka, and Bruce wish to see some alterations made in the boundaries. The Commissioners expect that the most of the Aveek will be taken up in settling these points. The Governor. Lord Onslow has placed his resignation as Governor in the hands of the Secretary of State for presentation to the Queen. If it is accepted, he purposes leaving here early in January. The reason assigned is important business connected Avith his estates, Avhich renders his return Home imperative. The Mayor of Auckland sent the following telegram to Lord OnsloAV at Christchurch :—“ The citizens of Auckland hear with much regret of Your Excellency’s retirement, They will always associate Your Excellency’s Governorship Avith high interest in the Avelfare of the colony.” In reply to his telegram conveying the regret of the citizens of Auckland at the resignation of the Earl of Onslow, the Mayor received the folloAving telegram from His Excellency : “ The Worshipful the Mayor, Auckland— Deeply gratified by kind expressions contained in your telegram. Please assure Auckland friends that we shall not leave j without coming there to hid them fare-1 well - Oxsloav. 1

! La Grippe.—La Grippe appears to have found its%ay to this district. We hear of a number of mild cases. : Mayor of Christchurch— Mr George Bennington and Mr . William Prudhoe are nominated for Mayor of Christchurch. Poisoned.—ln Christchurch, a boy, two years old, named Day, swallowed some yitroli used by his father for woolsconring, and died from the effects on Tuesday morning. Wipe Desertion. —ln Timaru yesterday Eli Jones was brought- up charged with wife _ desertion. The accused having promised to reform, look after his wife, and pay all costs, was dismissed with a caution. Death prom Drownino. — Richard S. Faville, who was drowned in the Wairau river on Friday last, proves to be a brother of Mr James Faville, baker, of Sydenham, and president of the Christchurch Master Bakers’ Association. Temuka Rifles.—A Government parade of this corps was held last evening, at which thirty-four members, including all the officers, were present, The corps was inspected by Colonel Bailey, and put through drill exercise by Staff SergeantMajor Jones. t. Winchester Sports. — ln our advertising columns will be found the programme of the annual athletic sports meeting at Winchester on Anniversary Day. The programme comprises fourteen events, and ought to provide a good day’s sport. Entries close on December 9th. Presentation.—The Rev. J. Hoatson, who has been pastor of the Trinity Congregational Church, Christchurch, for about eight years, during which time he has been an active promoter of manly and athletic sports, was presented with a purse of forty sovereigns on resigning the pastorate and leaving for Sydney. The Epidemic.—lnfluenza is becoming epidemic in North Wairarapa. Whole families have been prostrated. Business places have been closed, and shearing operations are effected. No fatalities arc reported. Influenza is still developing in Wellington, In many cases it has taken serious hold of the victims; some have died. Caught Red-Handed.—Last Tuesday morning, a painter named Cowley, wellknown in Timaru, was caught red-handed in the act of stealing a bottle of liquor from the Club Hotel bar. On searching his house the police found a lot of goods, which they suspected did not belong to him. He was remanded to next Monday. House Breaking.—Thomas Bateman, on remand from Waimate, was brought up before the Court in Timaru last Monday, charged with having entered the house of Peter Rooney, a bachelor, living at Kingsdown, and stolen therefrom £3 9s (>d and some tobacco. After some evidence was taken accused pleaded guilty, and was committed for-trial. Mischievous Boys.—At the R.M. Court Timaru, last Monday, ten boys were brought up charged having broken 76 telegraph insulaters valued at £7, between the Washdyke and Timaru. It ajipears the boys amused themselves by flinging stones at the insulators with shanghais A fine of .Cl each was inflicted, but at the request of the parents it was reduced tc ten shillings each. Insurance. —It is understood that the resolution which was arrived at at r meeting of the Underwriters’ Association last week, providing for the introduction of the average clause in Wellington ii certain risks, will come into operation or January Ist, 1892, conditionally on all in surance companies carrying on business ir Wellington signing a bond to carry out it: provisions. Timaru Loyalty. The Mayor of Timaru' telegraphed to the Governor tin regret of the citizens at his resignation His Excellency replied that he hoped he would have opportunities of testifying his appreciation of the kindness of the people of Timaru by bearing testimony to the resources of the district, and its value tc the empire. Fatal Accident. —In Timaru yesterday Joseph King, head miller at the Roya] Flour Mills, got his foot caught in the points of the railway siding near the Mill 'and a truck ran over it. He was taken tc the hospital, where the leg was amputate! above the knee by Drs Hogg, Lovegrove.autl Reid, but he failed to recover the shock tc his nervous system, and he died shortly after the operation. Sacked Concert and Cantata.—W« would remind lovers of good music that a sacred concert, including the cantata “Jonah,” will be given in the Temuka Wesleyan Church to-night by the Timaru Wesleyan Choir. In our last issue we gave a synopsis of the cantata, and need now only draw attention to the excellence ol the entertainment, which ought to be sufficient to crowd the church. The price of admission is only Is 6d. Timaru. Harbor Board.— At yesterday’s special meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board a resolution was carried to reduce the charges on vessels lying at the Moody, wharf. A good deal of correspondence was read, and the engineer reported that the Taniwha had carried away 95 tons of shingle and raised 400 tons of spoil since last meeting. The wharf returns were £615 7s 9d. Accounts amounting to £652 8s 2d were passed for payment. Further particulars will appear in our next issue. The Christchurch Settling Ur.— At the settling on Monday over the Metropolitan meeting, the following were the principal amounts paid O’Brien, £1449 14s; Huugerford, £99412s ; Stead, £899135; Lunn, £456 19s ; E. T. Rhodes, £417 Is; J. D. Ormond, £275 10s; McMaster, £199 10s ; V. Harris, £166 ss; D. Rutherford, £133 ; 0. Hunter, £l2B ss; M. and 0. Hobbs, £95 ; W. Douglas, £BS; J, Paul, £BS; H. Vallance, £BS; J. Maher, £BS ; F. Busch, £BS ; R. Walker, £76 10s. Carriers’ Licenses. According to a discussion in the Timaru Borough Council last Monday evening on the question of carriers’ licences, we were misinformed as to fees charged. It does not appear that Temuka carriers have to pay more than Timaru carriers, in which ease, of course, no great injustice has been done. The following account of the discussion appeared in the local paper : —Mr Charteris of Temuka, wrote protesting against the charge of £2 5s for a carriage license; last year he only paid 255, and he considered the extra 20s unfair, while Timaru carriers and cabmen could go to Temuka and ply there for nothing. He also asked where was the distinction between Temuka men and the Timaru stab!ekeepers,who run on special days only. He ran a coach regularly thrice a week between Temuka and Timaru, and therefore deserved some consideration. The Town Clerk, as licensing officer, said the Timaru men paid the £2 ss. The mayor said the complaint arose because until this year, on the complaint of the Timaru men, the Temuka carriers had been charged only 235. Former decision to be adhered to._ The Largest and most Complete Cycle Works in the Australian Colonies is at 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch.— Adams, Curties & Co. Safeties from £lO,

Bicycles from £5. — 1 True Economy. To purchase Countess Tea for tAvo shillings. Free from any excess of astringeucy.—-[Advt.]

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Temuka Public Dip—ls again open. The Gospel—Gospel service at Woodbury on Sunday. Winchester Sports Committee Programme of sports on Anniversary day. W. S. Maslin—Sells Mr ,T. W. Velvin’s entire stock-in-trade at Temuka on Nov. 24th. Cowan’s Clothing and Outfitting House Timam—Notice re Cookham and other boots. I' llllllXJJßiagllfilMW J. WBUIIJIIIIIIO iUBWW!^