LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2398, 20 August 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka.— The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Arrivals and Departures. —The arrivals in the colony during' July were 1001, and the departures 778. Furniture Wale.— Mr W. S. Maslin holds a large sale of furniture at Torauka on L'iuirsday next on account of Mr George Watts. Poisoned Wheat. —Ratepayers in the Mount Peel Roal District can obtain poisoned wheat free of charge at the hoard’s office. Primitive Methodist Church.— The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Woodbury Presbyeerxan Church.— fine Rav. A. Bruce Todd will conduct the opening service in connection with the eulur ,einent of this church to-morrow, at fi and 7 p in. Sudden Death. —Mr Archibald Bryson, an ol i Napier resident, dropped dead in the street on Thursday morning. Deceased was aged 55, He leaves a widow and a large family of children. Drowned. —The name of the man drowned in crossing the Wairau river, near Blenheim, on Tuesday, is Coleman. He was a flax-miller, and is believed to be a North Islander. Fire. —A four roomed house at Kensington, Dunedin, owned and occupied by Frederick Horne, coach trimmer, was burned down yesterday. The Are is believed to have been caused by the ignition of clothes left drying before the kitchen lire. Insurances amount to A 225. A Lucky Youth. —The hearing of the charge against the youth Murphy of shooting Ah Choy, with intent, was concluded at Roxburgh on Tuesday evening, and was dismissed, Mr Wood, R.M., holding that there was no intent, as accused “ only iired at a rabbitt and shot the Chinaman.” Sudden Death. —A married woman named Annie Hill, aged 52, wife of a storeman, died suddenly at the back of her residence at Sydenham, Christchurch, on Thursday night. She had been some time under medical treatment for liver complaint, and it is probable no inquest will be held. Fatal Railway Accident. — A man named Brown, employed a number of years as a shunter at the Christchurch railway station, was killed yesterday morning. It appears he was engaged in shunting coal trucks,, and while running in front caught his foot in the points and fell, a truck passing over him killing him instantaneously. He was a married man with a family of five. Tiya Southland Murder.— The magisterial enquiry into the murder of Richard Bell at Lora Gorge on the 25th ult„ commenced at Win ton, lu\ crcargilb on Thursday John Mcßae being present in custody. Nothing fresh was elicited in the evidence taken and the police were granted a remand for a week. The ownership of the gun has not yet been fixed. Alleged Infanticide, The Christchurch police on Thursday arrested a girl named Eva Simpson, aged 21, who lives with her parents at Lincoln, on a warrant charging her with murdering her infant female child by throwing it into the river on August 11th. She was charged on Friday, and remanded till after the adjourned inquest, which takes place next A onday. Geraldine Litrary Institute. A general meeting of subscribers to the Geral line Literary Institute was held on Thursday evening. Present—the Rev. J. Preston in the chair, and seven members. l'he following- were elected as a new committee Messrs Faruie, Winstone, Archibald, White, and Orbell. On the motion of Mr Dunlop a vote of thanks was passed to the retiring Committee for their zeal in carrying on the Institute in the past. Fatal Accident. Robert Bruce Henderson Munro, a widower, formerly employed as messenger at the Government BmMings, was killed on the railway at Dunedin on Thursday. He left the residence of his daughter at Morniugtou in in the afternoon, and. was found at ID minutes to 1 o’clock at night, near the overbridge, njortally injured. A driver in taking an engine to the shed at 2U minutes to 1 o’clock thought he struck something, and going back he found deceased. Death occurred almost at once. The Licensing Act.— At the District Court, Timaru, on Thursday, the appeal case of OTMeegean v. McDonald, appeal from Resident Blagistrate’s conviction and fine of appellant on an information laid by respondent for “ Sunday trading” in selling a glass of boor to Thomas Carnth on Sunday July 17tb, he not being a honn fide traveller, was hear 1. Mr C. Perry, with him Mr Kinnerney, appeared for appellant. Mr Raymond for respondent, and Mr White watched the case for the License"! Victuallers Association. Evidence was taken and the ease was then adjourned until the hoth when further legal argument will be hear 1 .

L\T. \xo at Tir.ruKA.---In t-in i-a; the unnonuceuient of the visit of the Hallelujah Lasses Band to Temuka next Sunday and Mon a/. T e bund consists of twelve Salvaum;. Army Lasses, who play on brass instruments, string, and timbrel. They have visited every town of any importance in New Zealand, drawing crowed houses and form without exception the most talented combination that has been produced by the

Army. It has taken them some seven months to travel through the colony, and their playing on the brass instruments lias been spoken very highly of by the Tress in the different places. They are under the charge of Ensign Wilson, and will arrive in Temuka to-day. The Volunteer Hall has boon taken, for all the meetings. A silver coin collection w ill be taken at the door on Sun fay, and a charge of Is admission will j be made op, Monday, - ■ ■ j

Tan Catholic Church Clock. —On Thurslaj last Mr Murray, of Ashburton, the contractor for repairing the Catholic Church clock, took it away with him, and it will b; a month before it may be expected back. The amount which Mr C. Story collected for it was £9 9s (hi. Caledonian Ball.—The annual ball of the Temuka Caledonian Sonet.', which takes place on Thursday evening next, is expected to be a great success. Considering the class of entertainment the charge for admission is very low, and there has been a great demand for tickets, and visitors are expected from all parts of the district. The ball will take place in the Drill Shed, the smaller hall being utilised as a supper room. The decorations, music, and catering for the supper have been placed in most caaphle hands and all who attend should thoroughly enjoy themselves. Parish oners Meeting.— A meeting of parishouers of St. Saviour’s Church was held in the Parish Room on Thursday evening. Mr E. Herbert was voted to the chair. Letters were read from Rev. W. E. Gillara, intimating that he had arranged with the Rev. F. R. Inwood to take the services on Sunday next; also that the Induction Service should take place in St. Saviour’s Church on Friday, August 2(ith, at 7.90 p.m., the Yen. Archdeacon Harper officiating at the service. It was decided that the “ Welcome Social ” should take place iu the Parish Room on Tuesday, August noth. Tea to be on tables at halfpast six, and the public meeting to begin at eight. Messrs Pilbrow, Proudlock, and Whitehead were appointed to arrange the musical portion of the evening’s entertainment ; and Messrs Dann and Pickney to see to the catering for the tea, and to arrange with the ladies of the congregation to preside at the tables. Mr Gillam expects to arrive in Temuka by express on Friday next; Mrs Gillara and the children will not be down for a few weeks. The Rev. W. 13. Gximxar. —The Rev. W. E. Gillam, the newly-appointed pastor of St. Saviour’s Church, was entertained at a farewell social at Rangiora on Wednesday evening. The attendance was very large and some very eulogistic speeches were made. The Rev. Mr Gillam was presented with a purse of fifty-six sovereigns and an address, etc., and Mrs Gillam with a h mdsome workbasket. Tue Rev. W. E. Gillam, who was heartily applauded on rising to reply, said that ho had been taken by surprise at seeing the very large audience, composed of all classes of the community, and he felt, however unworthy he might bo, he had gained the friendship and esteem of the people of the place. (Applause.) He had striven to bo a friend to the poorest as well as the richest of tile people, and it gave him consolation to notice that the poorer ones of the congregation had nob been overlooked at the gathering. lie had not from the pulpit taught Socialism, or endeavoured to disturb the working classes by touching upon the relations of capital and labour, (Applause.) With regard to his resignation and its cause, he wished to say that, apart from other matters, his mental and physical strength was not equal to the work the incumbency entailed. He had no inclination for changes, and when he came to Rangiora he came to stay. With respect to tiic very kind presentation he would admit that the purse of sovereigns was a welcome gift. He was leaving the parish a poorer man than when he entered it. If anything had caused him regret it was that fie fiad not had the means to do more for the poor, but he had done what he could. (Applause). He thanked with all his heart those who had contributed to the present. He was sorry Mrs Gillani’s health did not permit of her presence to accept the gift so kindly presented by Mrs Torlesse. He trusted t.iey would soon have a settled minister, anl that fie would occasionally honour him (Mr Gillam) with an invitation to the parish. (Applause.) He wished to express his deep heartfelt thanks to those friends who so kindly came to their help when they had sickness in the family. He also wished to thank the churchwardens, and, although it was a personal matter, he should should like also to publicly thank Dr Clayton for many and unbounded acts of kindness to his family. He had also to express his thanks to Mr T. W. Rowe layreader, Mr Hunuibell, choirmaster, Mr Meach, Superintendent of the Sunday school, Mr G. 11. SfiortlauJ, and the Rev. P. Pritchett. He felt grateful to the ministers of both denominations who were present, and in conclusion would again express his heartfelt thanks to all for the kindness they had shown towards Mrs Gillam and himself. ''Applause.) Three hearty cheers were then given for Mr Gillam and another for Mrs Gillam, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

Special Offer of “ Star ” Cycles.— No. 7 Star with one-inch solid tyres £l6 10s ; No. 8 Star solid tyres,£ls 10s. Send for catalogue. Star Cycles on Hire Purchase from 5s per week. Adams, Curties, & Co., 70 Manchester Street, Christchurch.— Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF AG 7EBTTSEMENTS J. J. Ellis—Notice re macrooarpa trees, etc.

G. H. Mogridge—Particulars re cheap sale. Temuka Hoad Board—Notice to strike a rate.

Macdonald & Macdonald Trespass notice.

Jameson, Anderson &Co.—Notice to teadrinkers. Primitive Methodist Church—Services to-morrow.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. J. Mundell & Co—Temuka Live Stock Market entries.

Geraldine Literary Society—Debate on Monday evening. J. Taugney—Continues sale of boots for two weeks longer.

Mount Peel lload Board—Poisoned wheat free to ratepayers. N Z.L. &. M. A. Co, —Soil sheep, etc., at Temuka on Tuesday. J. J, McCasky—Enlargements of photographs, special value. Guinness & LeCreu—Sell sheep, cattle, etc,, at Temuka on Tuesday,

Chief Postmaster, Tiinaru—lnvites bonders for conveyance of mails.

Church of England—Particulars re services, etc,, and rc induction of llcv. W. E, Gillum.