LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2396, 8 September 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Chuuch of England.—ln our advertising - columns will be found the arrangements of the Rev. W. E. Gillam for Sunday next. Arowiienua Village Settlement.— Four sections, of2-acresand 1-acre have been gazetted asset apart for special settlement in this township. The Circus, —On Tuesday night next Hayes' jjGreat Allied Circus, presenting- a variety of novelties, appears at Temuka. The circus is very highly spoken of by our exchanges, and has been drawing large audiences in other towns. The circus appears at Winchester on Monday. Geraldine Licensing Committee.—A quarterly meeting of this Committee was held on Tuesday, at noon, and was attended by Messrs A. White (chairman), M. C. Orbell, and Jr. Wgrner. Mr T. Reseigh applied for a license for the Geraldine Hotel, but owing to there being such a small attendance of members present the matter was adjourned for a fortnight. GrKUAWWE R.M. Court.—Messrs H. W. Moore and ft. JJ- Pearpoint. J.P's., presided on the bench at (the Geraldine R.M. Court, on Tuesday last, when the only case that came came up for hearing was IST. Dunlop v. John Hall —claim £;l los 7d ; goods supplied. Judgment was given for plaintiff by default for amount claimed with costs, GEKALDINU LITERARY AND DEBATING Society.— There was a moderate number of members present at this Society's meeting on Monday evening. The Rev, A. B. Todd presided, and a debate was held on " Should Chinese immigration be prohibited,'" Mr J. AV. Hunter opened in the and Mr Archibald, M.A.. led on the negative t?idg, Dr. Craig and Mr A. White supported Mr Ilj ? titer's views of the question, and Messrs Or'be'lJ.,' and N. Dunlop upheld the argnmeuis of Mr Archibald. A show of hands at the conclusion of Jbhe debate resulted in a majority of jbwo in favour of Chinese immigration. The chairman Jannounced that this debate closed the session for this year. Knott lectured to a fairly a large audieiace ajb J,h# Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, on Mow day ..ivftn/ng j.ast. Mr W. E. Barker occupied the cium, and briefly introduced the lecturer, who spoke for some considerable time on " The '-k Seller's Text Book," and frequently ru *"i ix "licncc to laughter by reading moved Ijhe liu. -arious kinds of inrccipes i'ol.' inaKlng » - -. evcil i ug toxicating drinKs. Oil Tucsaa.y Mr Knott gave a recital of Loi'd Tennyson „ poen " Enoch Arden," and illustrated it by lime light lantern views. As the lectures have already been reported in this paper it is unnecessary to go again into details, but, taking everything into consideration, Mr Knott had a very successful time at Geraldine. St. Saviour's Church, Temuka.—A. meeting of the vestry of this Church was held on Tuosday evening- The incumbent too;: the choir. ' A lettr,-r vr;ts iv id j'rom the Diocesan Treasurer, asking for information as to sped,,] offertories; the churchwarden was instructed to make enquiries and reply. On the motion of Mr Herbert it was decided to send a cordial vote of thanks to Mrs and Miss Wills for their valuable services in the Sunday School and choir for a number of years. The election of Parochial Nominators was then proceeded with, and resulted in Messrs Gladstone, Langridgo, Pinekney and Talbot being re-elected. Several accounts wore passed for payment, and the Churchwarden requested to pay the same. Messrs Dann, HayJiurst, Herbert, arid Pinckney were appointed a committee to arrange for an entertainment in aid of the Church Funds, the expenses having been heavy during the last two months, i'here being no other business the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday September loth,

Temperance.—Mr E. Tennyson Smith has concluded his Wellington " Temperance Mission " and succeeded in obtaining some hundreds of pledges. SrrKioi'.—Por the three months ending August iJlst 15,451 sheep were trucked from the Temuka railway station. The majority of these were fat, and consigned northwards. In August alone 7834 were trucked. Tim Kerjiadecs.—ll.M.S. Goldfinch visited the Kermadecs, and found Messrs Bellaud Carver, with their families, all well, but surprised at the advent of a warship. She also visited Curtis and Macaulay Islands. Gold-Mining Company. The Wakamarina Gorge Gold-Mining Company has been floated in Melbourne by a syndicate with £30,000 of capital. Work commences at once. Mr Edward Purser is the legal manager.

Alteration of Hour.—The hour for commencing business at the Temuka Road Board Office will, in future, be ten o'clock. This alteration has been made at the instance of Mr Fraser, and is in consequence of the auctioneers starting the sales earlier. CONCERT AT SOUTH B.ANGITATA.—We remind our Temuka friends who intend to journey to the Rangitata South School Social to-morrow evening that the road is in splendid condition all the way, and that no effort has been spared for the comfort of visitors. If the weather keeps fine the moonlight trip should prove a most enjoyable one.

The Premier.—Dr Henry and Dr Martin declare that it is absolutely essential that the Premier should take immediate rest and be freed from worry. It is understood that when Mr Ballance is sfficiently recovered to travel he will proceed to Wanganui to seek rest, a id may not take his seat in the House again this session. The Cabinet have appointed Mr Seddon actingPremier during the illaess of Mr Ballance.

Hunt Club Steeplechases. The Waimate Hunt Club Steeplechases took place on Tuesday and were a great success. The Maideu Steeplechase, 15 sovs.. was won by Mr G. It. Barclay's Wharf dale; The Hunt Club Steeplechase, 30 60vs., by Mr B. R. Macdonald's Muckross; Ladies' Bracelet Steeplechase, 15 sovs., by Miss Morris's Modesty; Tally-Ho Handicap Steeplechase, 28 sovs., by Mr H. W. Lovegrove's Bellbird ; and the Consolation,-10 sovs., by Mr Wynn-Williaras' Mount Cook.

The Governor and Family.—Lord and Lady Glasgow and suite leave for Auckland alter the session, and will occupy Government House there for some weeks. They propose spending the early part of November in Christchurch, but will return to Auckland and remain there until near Christmas, when they will come back to Wellington. In January the West Coast of the South Island, including the Sounds, will be visited. It is expected that Lord and Lady Hopetoun and Lord and Lady Jersey will accompany them on that occasion, and that the Hinemoa will be placed at their disposal.

The Liquor Traffic. The Prohibitionist has discovered that Judge Dennistoun is interested in the liquor traffic to the extent of having £7OO invested as a shareholder in a firm in Dunedin, which is the largest importer of wines and spirits in the city. Judge Dennistoun's brother is manager of the firm, and he ownes £4OOO of its shares. This information came by private letter from Dunedin to the Prohibitionist first of all, and so as to be sure of his ground Mr Isitb instructed a Dunedin solicitor to obtain accurate facts for him, with the result that he was forwarded the share list of the firm showing the above results. By this it is intended to prove that Judge Dennistoun is biassed, and consequently unfit to adjudicate in such cases. Rangitata.—A meeting was convened at the Star of the South Hotel on Saturday evening for the purpose of considering the disposal of the balance of cash left in the hands of Mr W. Kennedy, secretary and treasurer of the ploughing meetings held at Rangitata. As Mr Kennedy is about to dispose of his farm at Rangitata. and take a trip Home, he wished to be relieved of the office of secretary to the Ploughing Committee, and also of the balance of funds now in his hands, left from the ploughing meeting. As there is no possibility of another ploughing meeting being held at Rangitata at present, after a short discussion on the subject, it was proposed by Mr Geo. Winter seconded by Mr T. Clayton, and carried unanimously —" That the funds now in hand left from last ploughing meeting at Rangitata be forwarded to the Charitable Aid Board of Timaru."

Bankruptcy Case.—Thomas Hybond,a plumber, was before the Bankruptcy Court at Wellington on Monday. The following charges are laid against the debtor :—(1) That he began busines with fictitious capital; (2)That he contracted debts without expectation of being able to pay them ; (;>) That he did not keep reasonable books ; (-4) That he obtained credit from various per80ns by means of false and fraudulent representations. Mr. Justice Richmond observed that the charges appeared to be of an indictable nature, and he thougiifc that it was a pity that the evidence given by the debtor in his public examination could not be used against him for subsequent criminal proceedings. The Judges had frequently drawn the attention of Government to the almost unworkable character of the Act, but so far there had been no improvement. The case was adjourned till Friday,

The Waii Cry.—ln the last issue of the War Cry there is an interesting article copied from the Fortnightly Review. The name of the writer is Arnold White, who was specially deputed by some outsiders to investigate the affairs of General Booth's social scheme. All sorts of rumors were set afloat, and Mr White went specially to find fault with the management if there was any room for it, " Those who came to scoff remained to pray." Mr White came away more than satisfied; the scheme was worked honestly, intelligently, and advantageously. General Booth docs not receive a penjjy from it. except his bare travelling expenses, and he cannot obtain that without much req'uisitiqning, signing, and countersigning. If the General desired to rob the social department he would 1 have to secure the co-operation of four Officers. General Bqqth does not open letters. They ate opened by four officers in presence of each other, sq jihafc embezzlement cannot take place. Everything is worked systematically and cheaply. The cost of management is very small, and Mr White came away completely satisfied. The article is worth reading, Band of Hote.—The annual meeting of the Rangitata Island Wesleyan Band of Hope was held last Thursday, , ' -He its sixf'" anniversary by an entertainment anu ? 6U PP er - '™»°f*B to the wet weather tW? ff!" onl y a moderate attendance. Mi' toainger. j,he president, was in the chair, and the meeting was opened in the usual manor, after the president made a few appropriate remarks, and then called on the secretary Mr .1. Snell. to read the report. A long puorrammewafl then gone through. Reeil;iiTiou:> :/kcu by Messrs Grainger, Buck, Meni:'A"ami If- YT»'ight, juu., were well rendered ; and songs by the echool children svere very much appreciated. Qfenh credit is due to them for the way they sang, and also to their teacher, Mr A. McDuff; a song given by Ww Grainger was very appropriate, and a keying by Mr J. Snell. was much appreciated > ft yery humorous dialogue was then given, m which Misses M. and E. Grainger, and Messrs F. Watts, Sue!!. Buck, and Grainger performed the several parts in a creditable manner. An address was then given by Mr 11. Wrighf, senr., warning all the young people against the evils of drink. Mis? Grainger presided at the organ- After the meeting had been closed in fchu usual style, the room was arranged or the cohVi supper. Abundant supplies of good things were provided and handed round, and a, yery enjoyable evening spent. (

Wills Surprise Party.—ln our advertising columns it is announced that the Wills Surprise Party will give one of their noted variety entertainments in the Geraldine Volunteer Hall, next Tuesday evening:. Judging by the Christchurch the company have been doing- splendid business in that city, drawing- crowded houses, and their entertainment should be well worth seeing. Maori Ball —The Maori Ball held last evening in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, was very successful. There was a fair attendance, chiefly Maoris, and efficient music was supplied by Messrs Levens (piano), and Webb (accordeon). Miss Thomas, of Kaiapoi, made a very efficient M.C., and everything passed oft' satisfactorily. Some novelties introduced in the shape of cushion dances, in which kissing was mixed up, created great amusement, and all those present enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

The Musical Society. —ln another column will be found the programme of the concert which will be given to-night in the Parish Hall, Temuka, by the Temuka Musical Society. The Society, as our readers know, was formed some months ago, and since then they have been practising assiduously under the conductorship of Mr Rutland. We may, therefore, expect a musical treat this evening, such as has seldom been heard in Temuka. A glance at the programme will at once show that it is an excellent one, and considering the fact that the prices are very low, being only 2s and Is, we have no doubt there will be a full house. In our last issue an error occurred by which it was made to appear that reserved chairs would be charged ;>s. This has been put right now, and the prices will be only 2s and Is. All the performers, with the exception of the Rev. Mr Gillam, are well-known, and need no introduction. Mr Gillam, however, is new to Temuka, but those who have heard him at the recent reception social, will admit that he has an exceedingly sweet and sympathetic voice, and that he used it in a most accomplished manner. We sincerely trust the people will roll up, and give the society in its first effort a good house. Primitive Methodist Church.—After the usual quarterly meeting tea in the Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka, on Monday, the friends had a real treat in listening to a very beautiful Service of Song, rendered by the choir of the Timaru church, who came out purposely to give it. The reading of the piece, which is entitled " Promoted," is of a very touching character, and was spendidly given by the Rev. W. Woodward. The choir was under the leadership of Mr G. E. Best, who wielded the baton in a very able manner. Solos were given by the Misses Leggott, and Tomlinson, Mrs Warburton, Messrs Budd, and H. Leggott, all of whom acquitted themselves in a most satisfactory way, and reflected credit on the training they had received. At the close of the meeting a very hearty vote of thanks was moved to the choir by Mr W. Fletcher, and seconded by Mr Smith, both speaking in terms of the highest praise of the evening's entertainment, and were gratified to learn that the Timaru friends had promised to come out again on a future occasion. This was carried most enthusiastically, as also was a vote of thanks, moved by the Rev. W. Woollass, to the friends who kindly gave the tea. The church was comfortably full, the proceeds being in aid of the building fund.

This Rbctor and the Doctok.— Lord Bacon tells of a rector in danger of losing his cure, saying, " Well, if JL do, I shall kill seventy men." When asked why, he said that he would begin to practise physic. This is from the preface to " Health: The New Method," as edited by W. Corrie Johnston, 168, Tuam street, Ohristchurch. Dr Forest, a well-known physician, teaches how much can be done at home without drugs. His books contains other important principles besides the Health Secret, sold in a small pamphlet at four dollars to over 200,000 people, with a pledge of secrecy. The Rev. T. Norris writes :—"'The New Method ' came to hand, and compared with it the Hall Treatment is nowhere. lam persuaded that a knowledge of what this book contains would save many from untold misery and burdensome expense." For less than two consultation fees the book will give advice for a lifetime. Limp covers, 12s ; boards, 14s ; or with syringe included, l(ss 6d up to 245. Mr Duncan, Arowhenua, Agent.—[Advt.] Copper and Nickel.—Special plant for nickel and copper plating of cycles. All bright parts l-ecoive a deposit of copper before being nickel plated. Adams, dirtier, & Co., 70, Manchester street, Ohristchurch. Cycles from 40s each.— [Advt.] —3 SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Mundell & Co.—Two kangaroos for sale. Temuka Roai Board —Notice re poisoned wheat. Wills Surprise Party—At Geraldine next Tuesday evening. Tcnmlni Town. Board—HoMcc re In. ennial election. Arowhenua Town Board Notice re biennial election. Ashton House School,Temuka —lie-opens on September 12th. Hayes' Circus Notice re visit to Temuka and Winchester. Church of England—Services at Rangitata Island, Rangitata South, and Temuka on Sunday next. Fredk. Colville, Temuka—ls prepared to build vehicles on shortest notice; re-paint-ing a speciality. J. Ballantyne & Co., Drapers and Silk Mercers, Timaru —Public notice to the ladies of the Temuka and Geraldine districts. G, & T. Young, Whatchmakers and Jewellers, Timaru, Dunedin, Wellington and Oamaru —Have lately enlarged their Timaru shop, and refitted it in London style, and stocked it with the newest and best goods obtainable; invito inspection. '