THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1891 LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2298, 29 December 1891, Page 2

THE Temuka Leader. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1891 LOCAL & GENERAL.

Death ov an A«ed Maori.—A Maori named Teati Te Wahaia, aged 110, died at Waikouaiti from influenza. A Kindly Action. —The Countess of Onslow kindly sent four large Christmas cakes to the boys of the Kohimarama school, Auckland. Magisterial. —At the II.M. Court, Temuka, yesterday, before M. Quinn, Esq., J.P., George Ramsey and J. Spillane were each fined 10s and costs for being drunk and disorderly in the public street on Sunday night. The Premier. —The Hon. Mr Ballance addressed a large meeting on Wednesday night at New the termination of the of thanks and confidence in the Government was carried.

Divorce. —At the Supreme Court Dunedin, on Wednesday, Mr Justice Williams refused a rule nisi in the divorce case Scott v Scott and Win ton, a husband's petition. In Winton v Winton, a wife's petition, a decree was granted,

Temuka Stock Sale.—The fortnightly sales of stock, etc.; at Temuka, takes place to-day. To Correspondents.—Correspondents' letters are unavoidably held over until next issue.

N.Z. Railways.—ln our advertising columns will be found train arrangements for the Timaru Caledonian Sports, the Lyttelton Regatta, and the Tinwald Races. School Treat and Social. The annual treat in connection with the Rangitata Station School will be held to-morrow, and in the evening a social will take place. All are cordially invited to attend.

Personal. —Friends of Dr. Barclay in this district will be glad to learn that at a special meeting of the Senate of the New Zealand University, the decree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred on him. Dr Barclay is now medical officer in charge of the Waimate Hospital.

Caledonian Sports. The Caledonian Sports at Temuka this year were extremely successful from a financial point of view. At the gates the sum of £1;S0 was taken ; at the grand stand, £8; nominations, £4O; concert, £6O; privileges, £36; making in all £274. Reaper and Binder Trial- —A trial of the Buckeye Frameless takes place to-day in Mr Story's paddock, railway reserve, in a crop of green oats. Mr J. Young, the expert, will be in attendance. Farmers attending the stock sale are invited to attend. •

Suspicious Death.—An inquest was held at Lyttelton on the infant child of a girl named Hewitt. The child was found lying on the floor with a fractured jaw immediately after birth. The medical evidence showed that it had been accidentally injured in birth. A verdict of accidental death was returned.

Serious Accident. A young man named Neil or Neville, one of the crew of the yacht Xariffa, camping in Palliser Bay, Wellington, is reported to have broken his back. A fire which had been lighted spread round the camp and led to a large piece of rock falling, striking the youth in the back. A stsanier was sent from town to bring the sufferer to Wellington. Escaped Prisoners.—News is to hand of the escape of two prisoners named McGuire and Middleton from Milfbrd Sound on the 13th inst. The prisoners escaped to Lake Ada, and smashed four boats, two belonging to the Government, two to Sutherland and took the Union Company's dingy Ohau with them. —Latar news states they have been re-captured, brought before the Court, and remanded until sth January. The CoNSEKVATive Programme. —At Marton, a large meeting of representative settlers resolved to form an, Association to be called the Rangitikei Political Association. Its objects, as stated in the resolution, are to promote economy and honesty of administration, to support an equitable system of taxation, to oppose the renewal of extravagant expenditure on public works and a borrowing policy, to uphold freehold tenure against nationalisation of the land, and to obtain a dual electoral vote, i.e. that every ratepayer shall have a vote in addition to a residental vote. It was resolved to affiliate with similar associations throughout the colony. A strong committee was formed. The meeting was addressed by Mr J.W. Marshall, county chairman, Mr Macarthur, M.H.R., Messrs A. Milne and John Bryce. Accidents.— A girl named Rose Griffin, IS years old, belonging to the Salvation Army, fell while going up the railway bridge steps at Lyttelton and fractured her skull. She lies in a very precarious state.— A lad named Abbott, 11 years, son of the nightwatchman on the wharf, was playing in front of a house where furniture was being removed, when four dynamite caps fell from among the goods. The boy picked one up.and commenced tappping it on a fence, when it exploded, shattering his left hand badly. He was attended to by Drs Perriman and Guthrie, who found it necessary to amputate four fingers. Fire at Wanganui.—A fire broke out about 4.20 on. Sunday morning in premises occupied by A. Johnston, bootmaker, Ridgway street. There were two other shops in the block, occupied by A. J. Cribb, tailor, and J. Crane, barber, but Johnson was the only one who lived in the building. The fire is supposed to have originated from an Aurora stove lamp, believed to have been left burning in Johnston's parlour. Owing to the strong wind blowing only a few firemen heard the firebell, but these extinguished the flames before the roof was reached, /ohnston, his wife, and four children had to escape by the verandah, and one of the latter was nearly suffocated. Insurances—Building (belonging to the estate of C. H. Ashforth), MOO in the Norwich Union; Johnson, stock-in-trade, furniture, etc., £l5O in the Commercial Union ; Cribb, stock, £225 in the Imperial; Crane, £25 in the Standard, Johnston's premises are gutted and the remainder of the building partly destroyed Death of Mrs Pender.—We very much regret to learn that Mrs Pender, wife of Mr Inspector Pender, died yesterday morning at her residence in Christchurch. Mrs Pender has been ailing for' about nine months. About that time she caught a cold, which settled on her lungs, and gradually developed- into consumption. Up to that time she was one of the healthiest and strongest women in Christchurch, and being only about 45 years of age, any one would have thought it likely that she would have lived for the next thirty years. Mrs Pender was, we believe, born in Christchurch, and there she married Mr Pender. About 15 years ago she came with her husband to Timaru, and after having lived abont eight years there, went back to Christchurch. Mrs Pender leaves a family of four daughters and two sons to mourn their loss. The youngest is a boy of about 9 or .10 years, and the others range from that age up to about 24 years. Mrs Pender was a lady whom no one could know without feeling a sincere respect for her, and wide is the circle of friends who will feel the deepest sorrow at her untimely death. We tender Mr Pender, and his family our heartfelt Bvmnathv in their sTeat bereavement,

Husband and Wife.—ln Timaru last Thursday, David Bowler, of Woollcombe's Gully,was broughtup onreraandon a charge of assaulting his wife on the night of the 21st last. He was also charged with discharging firearms at the same time. Mrs Bowler was called as a witness, but refused to giye any evidence respecting the assault. Her face bore marks of ill-usage, and she admitted that this was not the first time her husband had assaulted her when in liquor. Dr Reid, who had attended the woman, stated the blows must have been heavy ones. There had been some danger of erysiplas ensuing. R. Parker,a neighbor, stated he was ealled to pacify the defendant, and found him in the road with a gun in his hand. Witness and another person talked to him and got him to put the gun away. Defendant made no threats to use the gun. Defendant was an industrious and quiet man except when in liquor. Defendant expressed great eontrition, and promised to take the pledge and never appear before the court again. The Bench dismissed the informrtion respecting the discharge of firearms, and lined the defendant 20s for the assault, taking a lenient view of the case, and ordered payment of &l Is for medical expenses, and 7s for one witness. '

Personal Attack. —ln the leading article of the Christchurch Press of last Saturday appeared a violent attack on Mr J, M. Twoiney. At the present time Mr Tworaey is suffering from influenza, but no doubt when he regains his health again he will have something to say on the subject. Fatal Accident.—A sad fatal accident occurred at Patea on Sunday night. Mrs Gadby and Mrs Cox were driving home, and in going down the Whenuakura hill the horse shied, and went over a steep embankment. Mrs Gadby was picked up insensible and died in a few minutes. Mrs Cox was badly hurt, but it is hoped not seriously.

The Weather. A telegram from Ashburton says: A heavy downpour of rain came on Saturday night with a strong south-west wind, and heavy crops were a good deal laid, but others were benefited and the rain on the whole has done good. The temperature on Saturday was extremely hot, yet snow fell on the hills at night, and newly shorn sheep on the hill runs suffered severely. The Champion 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 OP ADVERTISEMENTS. A. E. Cox —Has lost dogskin driving glove. Buckeye Reaper and Binder —Trial to-day at Ternuka. A. E. Cox—Sells sheep, cattle etc., at Temuka to-day, also reaper and binder. Complimentary Social—To Mr C. W. Gimson at Winchester on Thursday evening.

N.Z. Railways—Arrangements for Tiniaru Caledonian Sports, Lyttelton Regatta, and Tinwald Races.

J*. W. Miles, Stone Store, Temuka — Apology to customers and notice re special purchase of Kaiapoi clothing.

J. Mundell & Co—Advertise entries of sheep, cattle, etc., for to-day's sale at Temuka.