LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2289, 5 December 1891, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wesleyan Chukch, Tbmuka.— The sevirces for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. La Gkihpb. —The Hoii. Mr Seddon is suffering from la grippe, but was able to go to Lincoln College. He leaves Christchurch for Wellington to-day. Voluntbeu Capitation. A circular has 6een issued from the Defence Department intimating that the Volunteer capitation for the current year is to be £2 per man. . _ .

Gekaldine Riplbs. The Geraldine Rifles put in a parade on Thursday evening, when the men were put through the ordinary manual evercise and drill under Captain R. H. Pearpoint. Scholabship.—Mr D. H. Jackson, of University College, Auckland, has gained the science scholarship offered by the Queen’s Commissioners of the exhibition of 1851. i'he scholarship is worth £250 a year, and is tenable for two years. Accident.—A man named James White, a resident of Sydenham, who tried to stop a runaway horse in Manchester street, and was knocked down in the middle of the street, sustainad such injuries as led to his death in the hospital. Sweeps.—ln Dunedin three promoters of sweeps on the racecourse werebrought up at the Police Court. The cases against two were adjourned, but James Aitcheson was fined £5 and costs, the Magistrate pointing out that the penalty was £2OO for promoting sweeps for gain. Peculiar Death. —The body of the lad Fitzgerald, who left his home at Rangiora to go birdnesting, and was supposed to have been drowned in the Ashley, v/as discovered in a field not far from the Ashley Railway Bridge. From the appearances he seems to have had a fit and died after a considerable struggle. Matrimonial.—Mr Robert Taylor, of Woodbury, was yesterday joined in wedlock to Mrs Newson (a sister of Mr F, R. Flatman. The nuptials were celebrated at St. Mary’s Church. Geraldine, the Rev. Jas. Preston officiating. The married couple afterwards left to catch the I midday train on their houeymoon tour.

Not Guilty. —ln Wellington, after a hearing lasting the greater part, of the day, Murdoch McKenzie, late overseer to the Masterton Road Board, was.found “Not Guilty ”on a charge of forgery. ; The prosecution in this case was instituted by the Audit Department, on the strength of discoveries made in the board’s accounts by the Audit Inspector. The Wellington Seat.— The contest has now opened, and Mr Maclean has received a vote of thanks aud confidence. Messrs Ballance, Reeves, and Buick spoke on behalf of Mr Maclean. The correspondent of the Christchurch _ Press, says the bulk of the Catholic vote will be : given to Mr Bell. Would not he like to get it 1 There can be no doubt but that the bulk of the vote will go to the Government candidate. ;

Horticultural. The Christchurch Rose and Summer Horticultural Show was very successful. There was a large and varied display of greenhouse plants from the several nurseries, and Hon. J.T. Peacock; Judge Denniston secured first and special prizes for the best collection of roses, beating the president, the Hon. G. C. J. Stevens, who has been the leading prizetaker for years. The Governor and Lady Onslow were present in the afternoon. Double License. —A peculiar case came before one of the Invercargill licensing committees; The holder of a license applied for a transfer of the license to him of the license for another house, which the committee granted on the understanding that the applicant would get rid of one license at or before the annual meeting. The police opposed the application on the ground that the Act did not contemplate one person holding two or more licenses contemporaneously, and that he could not “ manage ” two houses in compliance with the provisions of the Act. ■ • ■, v

Fire.— A fire occurred on the premises, Lower Queen Street, Auckland, about to be opened by Wingate, Wigg, Ansenne, McCallum and Co., ironmongers. The building was completely gutted. The insurance on the company’s stock are £IOOO in the Union Insurance Office; £SOO in the South British; £SOO, in the Sun. The value of the stock is estimated at beween £4OOO and £SOOO, Repairs were being effected to the shop by Mr Grandison, contractor, who had an insurance risk in conjunction with the firm, of £SOO in the Royal on his tools, etc., the value of which was about £l5O. The Turn of the Tide.— for our Tory friends all the elements are conspiring against them. They made a fearful amount of noise of the fact that for the first three months during which the present Government held office more people left the colony than came into it. The bubble has now burst up; the tide of immigration has now set in in favor of New Zealand. During the month of November 1900 persons arrived in'jihe colony and 750 left. Thus in one month we have gained 1150 persons. It will be found that the Liberal Government will bring back our population. . , , f f Narrow Escape. A miner named Robertson, working at Fomahaka, had' a miraculous escape. He was,working with a nozzle on a face, when about ,30 tons of stuff fell and almost completely coveted him. The nozzle was .flattened, which caused the hose to break and 'in a providental manner washed - enough away to allow Robertson to, crawl out. - He could only get a few feet, however, and.remained therefor 21 hours before being discovered. He was •in a bad state and had to be ' conveyed on a stretcher by 12 men over rough country for 15 miles to Roxburgh. He is 54 years of age, and unmarried. ’

St. Joseph’s Paris?, Church Schools. —The Rev. Austin Aubry, Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Christchurch, arrived in Temuka on Wednesday for the purpose of examining the parochial schools. This is the first time the schools have been examined officially, but in future the schools will be inspected annually. On Thursday the rev. gentleman examined the Temuka school, but as his report has not yet been compiled we are unable to give the result, further than to say that the school has passed a good examination. The rev. gentleman was well impressed with the appearance, conduct, and deportment of the children, and on completing his work in the school he photographed them. Yesterday Father Aubry examined the Kerrytown .school, .but the result has not yet transpired; On Monday the rev. gentleman examined the school at Ashburton, where the results were excellent. Father Aubry says this school can hold its own With any other. Gas for Temuka. —Mr Courtis, engineer to the Timaru gas-works, who visited Temuka on Wednesday, said in the course of conversation that the Timaru Gas Company could erect works in Temuka and supply gas at the same price as in Timaru, viz., 11s 3d per 1000 feet for lighting purposes and 5s 6d for cooking stoves. It appears to us that this is worth looking into. It would be a great improvement to the town to be lighted by gas, and if it can be obtained under such favorable circumstances. there is no reason why the people should not have it. Mr Courtis thinks that about £IOOO would lay down the plant, and the extra cost would not be great, as the concern could be managed from Timaru, and consequently a very small staff would be required. If, on the other hand, Temuka decided on obtaining an independent gas supply of its own, it would cost £4OOO, and an engineer and staff would have to be maintained. The thing is, at any rate, worth looking into, but the great question is whether kerosene is not cheaper. Splendid light is now given by the improved lamps, and if the gas is much dearer it is doubtful whether the people would go in for it.

The Magdalen Asylum.— The Rev. Father Ginaty is determined to keep this institution before the public. He founded it a few years ago, and his efforts to build and support it are worthy of all praise. This is an institution where fallen women are reformed and made useful members of society. It is conducted without regard to the religion of the inmates; Protestants being just as readily taken in there as Catholics, and sometimes women are sent there from the courts of justice. lu such a case it would be only just and fair that Government should give something towards the support of the institution. There can be no doubt but that it is relieving the gaols and charitable institutions of a certain amount of encumbrance, and this the Government ought to recognise in a substantial form. But this has not been done, and now Father Ginaty is appealing once more to the charitably-disposed to assist him in his good work. In a circular which we have just received from him he says that there are at present in the asylum 73 penitents from every part of the colony, and of every creed. They are supporting themselves by needle-work and laundrywork. More room, however, is required, as the place is getting overcrowded, and “to meet heartrending cries for admission a new wing of the building must be erected.” Father Ginaty,'however, seeks the assistance of the charitably disposed to wipe off the existing debt on the building before contracting any further liabilities. It is certainly a work deserving of support, and we commend it to the consideration of our I readers, I

Death op a Doctor. —Dr, Allen, who had been a practitiener in Napier since 1885, is dead. He had long be in health. Primitive Methodist Church. The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Suicide. Nicholas Philips, a gum digger, aged 67, residing at Mangakaramea, near Wangarei, Auckland, shot himself last Thursday night in the chest, fatally. The Premier,— Mr Ballance'leaves’ for Wanganui to open a bazaar in aid of the public, library and museum. ( Thence he goes to Auckland where he will address a public meeting. Found Dead. Edward Baigeut, a resident in a Church Street, Auckland, formerly in the employ of the Cnstmos; was found lying dead oh the kitchen floor. He had been drinking heavily. W inchester Library,— The committee of this Library, having found a large number of books belonging to the Library missing,. request those persons having possession of them to return them without delay. The ’Frisco Mail. — The Mahihapua with the ’Frisco mail left New Plymouth at 10.15 yesterday morning. The sourthem portion will, be taken on to Lyttelton by the Omapere, leaving at eleven o’clock tonight. The . Concern .and DanceatWinCHEBTBB,— In consequence of. the Winchester Sports Committee haying secured the Public Hall for the evening of the 16th December, ' the Winchester School.. Committee have found it necessary to postpone their concert and dance until;'the 23rd December, when they hope to have a large gathering.

Kangaroos. —Mr W. Fleming, of Geraldme, lias broughtwith him from Australia two young male kangaroos. He experienced considerable difficulty in keeping them alive during the seavoyage,/bpth animals having a severe attack of seasickness, but by care and attention Mr Fleming succeeded in landing them alive in Geraldine, where they are at present and appear to be doing well.'.. / - v v Chicago Exhibition.— Representatives of the Christchurch Chamber ©{Commerce, A. and _P. Association, and : Industrial Associatian, met Mr Seddon oh Thursday morning, and carried a motion that New Zealand should be suitably represented at the World’s, Fair at Chicago.: Before the motion, was harried; Mr Seddon spoke at length on tne ad vantages likely to accrueito New 'Zealand "by, its 1 representation at the exhibition, ' and warmly 'supported the motion. :: : Public Works.— The Hpn. R. J. Seddon on Thursday gave’ instructions'fOr tenders to be called for four milPs’of the northern end of the North Trunk , Railway, also for sections at both ends, of the) Te Aroha and Grahamstown Railway. T He has also arranged with Mr Jpb Osbfarne, the deep well sinker, to sink a well on the Maniototo Plains, in Otago, as ah experiment for irrigationpurposes. Mr Osborne will make an experiment at Eweburu.. Political ; ’AdDkESS.-t-Mr * Earnshaw, M.H.R. for Peninsula,' addressed his constitutents onWediidSday evening at South Dunedim;::HP reviewed the session at length, and defended the Government retrenchment policy. He held that the labor members had the interests of the farmers at heart, and*would'do, all in* their power to assist them in fevery possible way,. When the tax comes to fepoUecked farmers would then' see who their, real firiends were. Everything possible would be done to promote the interests of the farming classes. Degree Wanted.— Last year a Napielady who had gone through the course prer scribed by the Cambridge University for women, applied to the New Zealand University for the ad eundem degree on the strength of this course. Nothing, however, has yet been heard as tp the fate of the petition, forwarded to Cambridge yesterday signed by a very large number of persons interested in education, amongst others by the . Chancellor. and Registrar dij the; >1 New Zealand Univerpty,. Cambridge authorities to giA'ht some degree for women which could be taken up by our own University.

The Bishop’s Visit.— To-morrow his Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch will conduct special confirmation services at St. John’s, Winchester, and St Saviour’s Temuka. He will also conduct the communion service at St. Saviour’s at 8 o’clock in the morning, and in the evening he will preach in the new schoolroom. On Monday he will hold a confirmation service at the Maori Pah, and in the evening a tea-meeting .will be held in the new schoolroom, which will be formally opened, and the bishop will deliver his interesting lecture entitled “ Outcast London.” The visits ,of the bishop are necessarily rare, and opportunities of hearing him infrequent, so that it is fully anticipated that there will be an unusually large attendance, both at the services and lecture. No seats will be reserve 1. Supreme Court.— At Duneiin John Bullock, found guilty of rape on a child of tender years, was sentenced to six months, and to receive two private whippings of 12 strokes with a manuka rod. The jury found Daniel Cases guilty of maliciously wounding in the brawl on board the ship Corderilla, with a strong recommendation to mercy. He was sentence Ito three months’ imprisonment with hard labor. Dennis McDonnell, a boy fourteen years old, was found guilty of a criminal assault on a young child. The jury recommended him to mercy on account of his suffering from St. Vitus’ dance. He was sentenced to six months’imprisonment and a whipping of fifteen strokes of a manuka rodj when considered fit by the medical officer. Mr Justice Williams said that in this and in the previous case of a similar character he wool 1 bring the matter before the Government, with a view of exercising, if thought desirable, the power to commit to au industrial school after the termination of the sentence. This concluded' the session.

Christmas Cards. For choice of Christmas cards and booklets we have never seen in Temuka such a variety, both in design and quality, as may be seen at Mr G. H. Mogridge’s. Noticeable are the new frosted cards to represent snow, also the society cards (with envelopes to match), embossed cards, and cards inlaid with gold. A beautiful card is the Japanese, embossed with forget-me-nots and daisies. The hand-painted and satin cards are works of art. The comic cards, with which you can crack a joke with absent friends, are also unique. The Doch-on-dorus (How’s a’), the Donal Dhu, etc., are suitable, for our Scotch friends. A beautiful card is the hand-painted Scotch thistle, on royal Stuart tartan. The booklets are extraordinary, taking the shape of insects and flowers, on opening which are found selections from the best authors, and examples of the work of talented artists. The street sketches of London life, the Dawn of Life, the Heavenly Way, . Old China, and Longfellow’s and Bums’ pictures, are both uncommon and beautiful. The cards are a special importation-of Mr Mogridge’s, and were specially selected for him, the buyer’s good taste and discrimination being amply vindicated by the array of. choice aud beautiful cards above alluded to.—

EA.nTHQUA.KB. —Telegrams from Napier and Wellington report a sharp shock of earthquake between 4.35 and 4.50 on Friday morning. Telegrams from Woodville, Masterton, Feilding, and other places on the West Coast also report a severe shock, but no damage except some chimneys thrown down at Alfredtown. Libel.—ln Blenheim a libel action, Bax v. Pelprns Guardian is finished. The article was hi.reply to remarks in the Marlborough Express, and accused Bax, who was nursing a typhoid patient, of negligence. The jury found a verdict for one farthing for plaintiff, and costs on the lowest scale were allowed by Mr Justice Richmond. The Repairing Department of the New Zealand Cycle Works is specially organised for the prompt execution of repairs by skilled workmen. Adams, thirties &. Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. Cycles from £5. —8 SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Mundell & Co.—Geraldine Live Stock Sale. Primitive Methodist Church —Services to-morrow. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services f6r to-morrow. L, Walker-Wanted woman as cook and housekeeper.' A. W. Gaze Notice re Palatine Insurance Company. Mrs Tombs, Temuka Restaurant —Wants a general servant. Concert and Dance at Winchester —Postponed until 23rd December. H. B. Webster & Co.—Publish entries for Geraldine stock sale on Thursday next. Geraldine County Council Advertise for xahger for Waitohi water race district. John Murray, Manager Orari Station— Ewe shearing will commence on Monday next. Winchester Public Library—lmportant notice to those who have books belonging to the library. J. Ellis—Reminds his customers that he does not. sell fruit in the Orari Station orchard to be consumed there. Geraldine County Anglers’ Society— Annual fishing competition on December ■ 16th; conditions, etc., from the Secretary. - J ; W. Miles, The Stone Store, Temuka—--1 Draws attention to his choice stock of < Christmas and New Year presents—valuable, useful, and ornamental; show room turned into a bazaar. J, W. Pye, General Draper, Geraldine— i Draws attention to his grand assortment of fancy goods suitable for Christmas and New Year presents, fin addition to general drapery stock; special notice re large discounts, &c.