LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2348, 26 April 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Geraldine Stock Sale. —The fortnightly sale of stock at Geraldine takes place to-morrow. Entries will be found in our advertising columns. Temuka School. —Mr W. Laurence Edge, M.A., yesterday assumed the actingheadmastership of the above school during the absence of Mr Bryans. School Drill. —The proposals made by the Government to Education Boards to supply drill instructors in the public schools from the permanent militia have been accepted, and drill under the new system will begin in the Wellington schools immediately, Geraldine Floral Society. —A meeting is called of members and persons interested in fhe Geraldine Floral and Hprticultura], Society for Friday evening next. Although it is rather late in the year now to hold ah Autumn Shqw. some of the members have an idea that one can still be held. The matter will, however, be fully considered gn Friday evening. a hijnt on Tawa Flat, Wellington, on Saturday, Messrs Bridson and Wyl|e cpme into collision through the former’s horse swerving, and both riders were thrown. Mr Wylie escaped, but Mr Bridson’s horse rolled on him and his collar bone was broken, his shoulder fractured, and he also received slight concussion of the brain. piFEpHENCE of Opinion.— At St. Mark’s, Wellington, on Sipday tl]e Bov. Mr Qoffey expressed great condemnation of members of the Church of England who had attended the Rev. Mr Grubb’s mission, which was calculated to encourage schisms in the church. Thereupon a prominent member pf ‘the congregation who was ope of Mr Grubb’s committee ggp up and left the church, but Mr Coffey said hecouldnpt help it if people were offended at what he §a;d. »

Railway Cab on Fibb, The diningroom car on the Manawatu line caught fire on Thursday, at Palmerston North, and was damaged to the extent of £lO or £l2. Geraldine Road Board, Candidates for seats on the Geraldine Road Board must be nominated with the returning officer, Mr W. Shiers, before noon t6-morrow. R.M. Court, Temuka.—At the above Court last Saturday, before Mr J. M. Twomey, J.P., a first offender was brought up charged with having been drunk on the previous day. Constable Bourke stated that the man was very quiet. He was cautioned and discharged. Sporting.— At the Australian J. C. meeting at Sydney on Saturday, the Rous Handicap was won by Danton, the Place Handicap by Oxide, the Steeplecase by Grafton, Second Nursery Handicap by Macard, A. C. Plate by La Tosca, and Final Handicap by Danton. A Burglar’s Adventure.—A burglar entered Panama Hotel, Wellington, early on Monday morning, but knocked over a table before he had procured any spoil, and aroused some of the inmates, who gave chase. Two of the New Zealand Times compositors were passing at the time the culprit came out of the hotel, and they managed to capture him and handed him over to a constable. Before the police station was reached the man slipped the handcuffs and cleared out, and is not yet re-arrested. R.M. Court, Timaru,—At the R.M. Court, Timaru. yesterday, A. C. Purnell, was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment with hard labor for stealing two £1 notes from the till in the bar of the Empire Hotel. Stephen Barrett was also sentenced to a month for indecently assaulting a lad, 15 years of age, in a, public street, on Saturday evening. The accused was caught by Detective Livingstone and Sergeant Major Macdonald struggling with the boy, whom he had accosted in the main street. A drunkard named J. Costellor got six days. Narrow Escape.—Early on Saturday morning, during the prevalence of the thick fog which hung over over the coast, the S.S, Brunner narrowly escaped sharing the fate of the Elginshire on the Normanby beach. She got so close to the shore that some people who were trying to warn those on board of thsir danger could read her name. How she came to be so near shore is unknown, but it is conjectured that those on board were in reality misled by those on shore who were trying to warn them of their danger. It is thought that the signals were taken for signals from the pilot boat, and the steamer was steered towards them. Fortunately the danger was observed in time. Temuka Town Board. A special meeting of the Temuka Town Board was held last evening. Present Messrs Blyth (chairman), Ooira, Clinch, Mason, and Storey. The chairman explained that the meeting was called for opening tenders for carting shingle on to a section of Birkett street ; forming footpath in High street, from south-east corner of Vine street to stock sale yards; to deal with the drainage of the Temuka Hotel premises; and some further carting of shingle since found to be a pressing necessity, to be given to the successful tenderer if members were agreeable to the same. The following tenders were then opened for 100 yards of shingle and forming footpath: P, O’Mara, Is 6d, per yard, £lO 17s 6d; W. Hopkinson, Is 3d per yard, £8 ss; Mr W. Hopkinson’s tender was accepted for 150 yards of shingle, more or less, and other work as specified. Re the drainage of the Temuka Hotel, it was resolved—“ That if tenders are not called and work in progress by next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 4th, legal steps will be taken in the matter. This concluded the board’s business, and the meeting terminated.

} The Dobson-Kennedy Company.— On Monday, the 2nd of May, the people of Temuka will be afforded an opportunity of witnessing - a legitimate drama produced by a company of excellent artists. The drama is Dion Boucicault’s famous *• Con, the Shaughraun,” and the Company is one which has been playing during the last 12 months throughout this colony. They have appeared in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, and all the intermediate towns, and as they have played ‘‘ The Shaughraun ” hundreds of times there can be no doubt but that they are perfect in it now. The company has played for a fortnight running in the cities, and may therefore be regarded as good, and as the plays which they will prodnce are amongst the most popular ever placed on the stage we may well expect such a dramatic treat as has never before been seen in Temuka. Mr Kennedy, who will take the part of Con the Shaughraun, we have often seen act, and can say that he is an excellent Irish comedian. Mr Douglas who will take the part of Father Doolan, is one of the oldest of New Zealand’s actors, and considered good. Mr Dobson has figured as a star, and so has Miss Thornton. We may therefore expect a good representation of “ The Shaughraun.” As for Little Lord Pauntleroy, which willbe produced on Tuesday evening, it is the latest sensation which has been placed on the boards, and has run in the large cities longer than most of the modern plays. This is undoubtedly the largest and best dramatic company that has ever appeared in Temuka, and we hope they will be well patronised. They carry their own scenery with them, the play will be properly mounted, and doubtless it will be well played. An Unsatisfactory Inquest. Mr John M. Alexander, a well-known Auckland solicitor, died suddenly on Thursday night, a few hours after he had returned from a concert. At the inquest on Saturday Dr Rowley, who was summoned to the bedside of the deceased on Friday morning and found him dead, deposed that he and Dr Dawson had made a jmt mortem examination, and believed death to have been caused by disease of the liver and brain. Mr H. T. Gorrie, one of the trustees of an estate for which Alexander was solicitor, and W. F. Buckland gave evidence to show that Alexander had received the whole of the moneys of an estate — about £4OOO, the proceeds qf a sate of property, but that when the estate was to be divided the trustees were unable to meet Alexander at his office. He made various appointments, which he did not keep. He then promised to send Mr Gordo a cheque for £2OOO, but did not. do so, explaining instead that he had lent the money. He afterwards sent a post-dated cheque for £4OOO, payable on April 25th. The trustees then informed Alexander that money or securities would have to be handed over to them by noon on Friday, his, arrest, being resolved upon if he failed. It was learnt on Friday morning that Alexander was dead. Dr Mackellar deposed that the post mortem which had been made proved nothing. The contents of the stomach h?bl bpeq Iqst, The jurv returned the following verdict“ There is no evidence to show how deceased came by his death.” It would appear that some one is greatly to blame for the unsatisfactory result of this inquest. That a number of doctors should hold an inquest and “lose the contents of the stomach,” would make it appear that the enquiry was a stupid piece of “ make believe.” If enquiries are held they should he thorough.

Postponed.—The sale of property advertised by the sheriff to take place at Winchester to-day, is postponed until May 1 10th, The Bot Fly Pest. —The Waddington correspondent of the Press writes: — Messrs Minchin and O’Hara are busily employed perfecting a patent that they contend will prevent the evil effects of the boi fly grub, even if it does not prevent the eggs entering the stomach of a horse. The Civil Service. Ministers are issuing a circular to the heads of all departments in the Government service, calling upon them to furnish the names of the men under them who have reached the : ago of sixty years, with the amount of compensation they are entitled to, and in the case of those who have qualified for pension, the amount of the pension. Accidents. The three-year-old sou of John Keatings, Macraes, Otago, died on Thursday night from injuries received by his clothes catching fire.—A six-year-old daughter of Mr William McDonnell, living at Porter’s Pass, North Canterbury, was dreadfully burned on Thursday by her clothes accidentally catching fire, and died late the same night. Football. —In view of the approaching cup matches with the Timaru and Union Clubs it is desired that the members of the Waihi Club should go in for systematic training. Practices will take place on the three coming Saturdays, when there ought to be good musters. The members of the Waihi club should do their best to maintain the position among South Canterbury clubs they so deservedly gained last year. The Elginshire.—'There is a good going the rounds concerning the steamer'"' Elginshire. It will be remembered that when the Elginshire was coming ashore a railway man called out to those on board that the vessel was in a dangerous position. The story goes that the railway man cried out “ Look out, or you will destroy the railway,” to which the captain replied “ Why the thunder don’t you fence in your railways in this country.” Me Seddon at Hokitika,—Mr Seddon addressed a crowded meeting at Hokitika on Thursday night. He said that he intended to reintroduce the Land Bill; also to urge the nomination of members to the Council, so that the Government measures would be fairly supported. The Lands for Settlement Bill would be pushed on. Government claimed to have saved £94,000 by the reduction of expenditure. He denied the withdrawal of capital to any extent. He met with an enthusiastic reception, A vote of thanks and confidence, ,also a vote of entire confidence in the Ministry, was carried amid cheers. St. John’s and St. Saviour’s Churches. —The annual parish meetings in connection with St, John’s Church, Winchester, and St. Saviour’s Church, Temuka, will be held to-night and on Thursdaynext respectively. The gatherings are to be of social character, and all parishioners are invited to attend and assist in mailing the meetings a success from a social point of view, after the formal business lias been disposed of. This, it may be mentioned, is (in both cases) the receiving of balance-sheets and reports and the election of officers. The Incumbent will take the chair on both occasions, and, as they are the last Easter meetings at these places at which he will preside, there will doubtless be very large attendances. South Orabi School Committee.— The monthly meeting of the South Orari School Committee was held in the school on the 9th of April, Present Messrs O’Neil (chairman), Bates, Bracefield, Brown, and Ellis. The master’s report was read, which showed the number on roll to be 114, and the average 80. He also reported six pupils who failed to make half time. It , was decided to issue summonses at once. ' It was decided to close the school on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The master consented to purchase good attendance prizes on behalf of the committee. The visitor reported that small repairs were needed to the entrance door. Mr Bracefield was appointed visitor for next month. Accounts amnanting to L2,14s 8d were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated. Important Land Sale. —We would direct special attention to the large and important land sale advertised by Messrs Guinness & LeCren (in conjunction with the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), to take place in the Timaru Assembly Rooms to-day. The properties to be submitted to the hammer are the well-known “ Riverslea ” and “Arowhenua” estates, which have been subdivided, the former into 23, and the latter into 2(1, lota of various sizes, which should meet the requirements and the means of the large or small capitalist. The quality of the land is well known, and the terms are easy. Under the circumstances the sale, which starts at 11 o’clock, should be one of the most successful held in the district for years.—Messrs Gracie, Maclean & Co. (in conjunction with J. Mundell & Co.) sell a freehold farm on account of Messrs Browa and Mitchell at the conclusion of the sale of Riverslea and Arowhenua.

Consignment of Safety Bioybes, ex s.s. Pakeha Special offer, immediate delivery. Girder Star £ls, Marriott No. 7 £ls, Marriott No. 13, diamond frame, ball bearings all over, £l7 10s. Adams, Cueties AND Co., 70 Manchester street, Christchurch. Cycles supplied mi the hire purchase system from 5s per week.— Advt.] The Sine Qua Non.— 1 Ho was a perfect prince of good fellows !’ ‘ How was that V ‘ Never paid a debt I’ SYNOPSIS OF au /EIi'i'iSEMEN TS,. Dr Craig, Geraldine—Removal notice. P. Coira —Notice re accounts Owing to and by him. Geraldine Town Board—TV uders invited for works. Geraldine Road Roar'd—Annual meeting of ratepayers. Geraldine Floral Society—Meeting oiL members and others. J. R. Bruce, Temuka—Has Collared & Collard piano for’ sale. J. Ballantyne & Co., Timaru Notify fresh arrival of novelties in all departments, and give particulars of same. Guinness & LeCren—Entires for Geraldine Stock Sale to-morrow. Mrs A. L. Barker, Winchester—Wants a nurse and a general servant. Mount Peel Road Board—Annual meeting of ratepayers on May 3rd. J. H- Dean, Woodbury—Funeral notice Of the late Alfred Cook. Dobson-Kennedy Company— Particulars re entertainments at Temuka on May 2nd and 3rd. James Allan, N.Z.L, & M.A. Co., Timaru, —lnvites tenders for cleaning drains on Newlands. •T. MundeU & Co—Sale of privileges for Geraldine Races; additional entries for y Geraldine stock sale. Cowan’s Clothing and Outfitting House, Timaru—Men’s and boy’s colonial manufactured waterproofs on sale. C. A. Wray, Sheriff—Has postponed sale of property at Winchester in re Mundell v. Ensor until May 10th next. W. S. Maslin —Particulars of sale of groceries, etc., on account of Mr J. Boulter, in New Schoolroom, Temuka, on Thursday,