LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2411, 13 October 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Woodville Case.—The charge of illegal practice against Syms, the Woodville chemist was further adjourned, to October 19th. Dance at Milford.—A dance takes place in the Milford schoolroom to-morrow evening, the proceeds going to the prize fund. Timaru Show.—lntending exhibitors are reminded that entries of sheep, cattle, and pigs close on Saturday next, and all other entries on the following Tuesday. Geraldine Shearers and Laughers Union.—Members of this Union are reminded that a full attendance ia requested at the meeting to be held on Saturday evening. Irish National Federation. At a meeting of the Wellington branch of the Irish National Federation it was resolved that a fund be raised for the Irish Parliamentary party in Great Britain. Alleged Libel.—Dr Donaldson, the surgeon of Arrowtown Hospital, has caused a writ, claiming 412000 damages, to be served on T. McDonnell, a trustee, and D. Dickenson, a warder, for libel. Service of Song.—The service of song “ The Oiled Feather,” will be given in the Temuka Wesleyan Church this evening. The service is a very popular one, and aid draw a large audience. A very siiecesh'fiJ rehearsal was held last evening, the service particularly well. Social AT RANcn.Vt-L —In our advertising columns Mr J. Wendelkeu, the new host of'the Star of the South Hotel, itatigi&ita. iuvifc'M the inhabitants of the district to a social in the Rangitata Gland sehoolhouse. to-morrow evening. Mr Aendclken intends doing his utmost to secure the pleasure of his guests. Important Sale—ln our advertising columns Messrs Miles, Archer & Gg. announce an important sale of surplus stock i on the Raincliff Estate. Pleasant Point, on account of J. Harper, Esq., on Friday, 21st October. The sale will include horses, sheep, and implements, and is worthy the attention of farmers, dealers, and others. Ladies to the Fore.—ln the Otago Daily Times to hand last evening there are two reports of two lectures delivered in Dunedin the previous evening by two young ladies. One by Miss Aunette Wilson was on “ The analogy betweenlight and sound,” a mc'st novel subject, and the other was on “ The Sungs .of Burns,” by Miss White, M.A. It is not every of the size of Dunedin can boast of two young lecturing on the same evening. Temuka Mechanics’ Institute.—Tim , monthly meeting of the committee of this institute was was held on Tuesday evening last, there being present Messrs Jas. Blyth. Franks, Edwards, Henry, Egan, and Wm. Storey (secretary.) ia hue absence,of the president Mr Blyth was voted to ihe chair. The librarian’s report was read. With his report the librarian handed in £.~) Is fid, subscriptions, etc., for the month. Accounts to the amount of Al Is fid were passed for payment, and the meeting teruiaabiid with a thmiks to tge phair, i

Kaiapoi Woollen Cu.m cany.— The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing’ Company iia-s closed its financial year with very good results. The board has decided to recommend the payment of a 5 per cent, dividend for the half year, making 9 per cent, for the year, and have a substantial balance to carry forward. Unemployed.— A large number of unemployed waited on the Mayor of Dunedin on Tuesday. They pointed out that widespread distress exists through want of work. The Mayor telegraphed to the Minister of Public Works, stating that between 300 and ■IOO men were out of work, and asking for a reply as to when they may expect work. Protective Works. The following appears in the report of the overseer of the Levels Road Board held at the last meeting of that body:—“ The protective fence recently erected to prevent the Tengawai overflowing into the Point Creek has had the desired effect; but unless some such artificial barrier is continued indefinitely from this point the land below will always be liable to encroachment from the river changing its course. The protective fence near Kerslake’s has done good work, completely protecting the river bank at that point.” Taken Unawares. —A story comes from Timaru to the effect that an old lady in that township one evening recently found the whole of her fowls lying on their backs, with their toes turned up to the sky. All efforts to get them to roost on their accustomed perches proved fruitless, and she ultimately concluded that her feathered property had been poisoned, and disconsolately left them. Next morning she was agreeably surprised to find them all right again, and a search then revealed the fact that the fowls had been feasting on the dregs of a cask of gooseberry wine that had been emptied, with the result that they had become intoxicated, and acted in the orthodox manner. Old Settlers Meeting. —The Jubilee Anniversary of the arrival of the Scotch pioneer settlers by the Duchess of Argyle and the Jane Gifford, on the !)th October, 1842, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Auckland on Monday. Photographic groups of the survivors were taken, also groups of colonists of fifty years standing. The meeting in the Cnoral Hall at night was crowded. Dr J. Logan Campbell (1340) presided. Letters were read from the Governor, Lord Glasgow, and joint congratulatory telegrams from Sir George Grey and a number of Auckland members. Such a collection of old settlers will never probably be seen again in Auckland. Some dated their landing from 1823. N.Z Rifle Association. —Major Sommerville has submitted to members of the New Zealind Rifle Association a draft programme for the annual competition, which ue proposes should begin at the permanent range at Trent ham, near Wellington, on Wednesday, January 11th, 1893. The programme is drawn up on lines similar to those at the March meeting, with the exception that the March meeting rapidity match disappears, and a volley tiring match takes its place. The conditions of the latter are open to 20 volunteers from each of the Provincial Volunteer Districts, selected in the same manner as the teams for the district representative match, and from the Permanent Force ; distance, 000 yards ; number of volleys, 7; position, prone Each volley will be fired as laid down in the musketry rifle exercise ; the captain of the team to give the words of command. The Defence Minister will be asked to make this match purely “ a military match.” and to give such prizes as he may think necessary. The total amount of prizemoney, exclusive of trophies, is £llßs. The Opposition Leadership. The Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times says:—“ The rumour which you gave currency to some three months ago as to the contemplated retirement of Mr Rolleston from the leadership of the Opposition is again being circulated. It is whispered that at the recent caucus of the party Mr Rolleston expresed his desire to be relieved from the arduous duties of the position, but was persuaded to allow things to remain in ,stnin quo till next ression. In the meantime there are signs that Mr Bruce, the member for Bangitikei, perhaps the able.-t, most courteous, and most advanced member of the Opposition Party, is in training for the leadership. His announce ment to tne House on Monday night that he would, during the recess, make a vigorous onslaught on the Government and let it feel his weight next session, is accepted as a preliminary flourish of trumpets, announcing his aspirations and intentions in the direction of assuming the leadership. It is believed that an understanding to that effect was come to at the meeting of the pearty. The choice lay between him and Mr Scobie Mackenzie, but while the latter’s ability is undoubted, his carping spirit and vitriolic tongue were recognised as distinct disqualifications for the leadership.”

Acclimatisation. — A special meeting’ of the Council of the Geraldine County Acclimatisation Society was held on Tuesday at tiis office of the president. Present —Messrs A. M. Clark (in the chair), W. G. Aspinnli, M. Quinn, B. Cutten, P. Dignan, and 11. Pinckney (Secretary,) Mr J. Murray apologised for non-attendance. After routine business had been disposed of, the President stated that the special meeting had been convened to consider a telegram received from Sir Walter Buller, asking for a donation towards the erection of a custodian's house on Besolntion Island, which had been set aside for the preservation of New Zealand birds, flora, etc. After discussion it was resolved to vote the sum of £;!0 towards this object. The secretary was instructed to write to the Mackenzie Oounty Council, thanking them for the assistance promised in arranging for the opening of thelakes for netting, and it was also decided to obtain 1)000 fish f,o liberate in the Orari, Geraldine, and Mackenzie streams. The secretary, in reply to questions, stated that up to date 00 licenses had been issued. The Council considered the advisability of offering special facilities to yisfitors who desired a few day’s fishing, and it wag resolved to issue a license to fish to a legitimate visitor for 7s (id A specimen of an improved gaff was submitted to the Council for its consideration. and was universally condemned as being of such a severe character as to lead to the illegal capture fit trout. The meeting then adjourned.

IiKOEi-'tiO.V TO Mu u. H. Fjsh, M.H.R. —Mr H. 8. Fish, M.H.R., returned to Dunedin from his parliamentary duties on Monday evening by the express from the north. The railway platform was crowded with people on the arrival of the train, which }f r «iS in up to time. There were also a large number pp Jhe overbridge, including several ladies. gxfera precautions had been taken to maintain order, the pjatfopm being lined with members of tile police 1 force, who evidently anticipated lively proceedings. As soon as the train drew up to the Elation Mr Fish’s friends raised a cheer, but this Wi/.c immediately drowned by the storm of groan* tooting, and otto demonstrations of a tostijo character, in the midst of which the cries <}f. “ Treifcoy ■’ und “ Turncoat ” could be heard. Mr Fis n and his reception co nmittee were driven to the London Hotel, being followed by th crowd who cheered and booted as the vehicle drove off from the station. /Shortly after reaching the building already mentioned, Mr Fish ciifee.4 one .of the upstairs , windows and attempted to address the large asssmblage that had gathered in the street. He was, however, unable to obtain a hearing on account of the noise made by the crowd, audas matters were becoming rather unpleasant owing to the fact that eggs in a somewhat advanced stage of ripeness were flying about, lu; evidently thought that discretion was the better papt of valor and withdrew his person from yiev/ for a time. Later on, however, he made another attempt to address those outside, but being H.ns*(*e6Bfp?. in his endeavors, owing to the hostility shown towards him, he turned his , attention to his friends iovide the building, ; wiio presented him with an address of welcome, and iu reply lie justified hia action in fadiaiaeut at bouio loajjtb,

Congratulatory.—The Liberal Association have telegraphed to the Hon. W. F Reeves expressing satisfaction at the Go-, vernment’s remaining firm in refusing the Legislative Council’s amendments to the Electoral Bill, as these amendments destroyed the principle of the ballot. Suicide.—John Richard Baxter, aged 80, stickmaker in Rattray street, Dunedin, committed suicide on Tuesday morning by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been in depressed spirits for some time. At the inquest a verdict of temporary insanity was found. Deceased’s family said he feared being pressed for rent, but the representative of the landlord said the rent had never been demanded. Before committing the act deceased wrote a note addressed to a Christchurch jeweller, saying he preferred to end his life to accepting charity.

South British Insurance Company.— The annual meeting of the South British Insurance Company was held at Auckland yesterday morning. The balance-sheet showed that the net revenue for the year was £199,632 9s lOd. The directors recommended a dividend of 10 per cent, per annum for the half year, which was agreed to. The chairman in moving the adoption of the report stated that the premium income was about £2OOO larger than the previous year, and the amount of losses paid was in excess of last year’s payment, including the marine section. £20,000 was carried to the reserve fund, which now stands at £30,000. Messrs McMillen and Edson were re-elected directors. A Torpedoman’s Complaint. The Commission appointed to enquire into the complaint of ex-torpedoman Nathaniel Fryday, met again at Wellington on Monday afternoon. Evidence was given by the constable who deposed to witnessing Frydey commit the alleged indecency. On Tuesday Lieutenant-Colonel Hume was examined. He considered the present charge, if sustained, sufficient to exclude Frydey from the police force, but apart from that, he was not of the regulation height, though exceptions were sometimes made in recruiting the force. The petitioner, Frydey, was examined, and said that the charges preferred against him were totally unfounded. He gave an account of the scandal which differed fromthatof previous witnesses. He said that he had not asked for an enquiry at the time because he considered it was unnecessary. He was married in 1884, and now had a family of five children. Between 1880 and 1888 he made repeated applications, and was recommended for transfer into the civil police, but although in 1886 his name was placed on the roll of candidates for appointment to the police, he never received an appointment. Complimentary.--In the Legislative Council on Tuesday afternoon, on the motion for the committal of the Appropriation Bill, Sir G. S. Whitmore expressed his opinion that the gentleman who had conducted the business of the Government in the Council during the present session had under, exceptional circumstances, used not only courtesy to members of the Council, but had carried out the work of the session exceptionally well. He also desired to express his opinion, and in this he believed he was borne out by every section of either branch of the Legislature, that the present Treasurer (he alluded to the Hon. J. Ballauce) had proved himself to be the most earnest Treasurer who had ever occupied the position of Premier and Treasurer. The Colonial Secretary expressed his personal thanks to the Council and to the hon. and gallant member who had so kindly referred to his services, as well as to the services of the Premier. He could not sufficiently thank his hon. and gallant friend, Sir G. S. Whitmore, or the other members of the Council, for the kind things they had expressed either in or outside the Chamber with regard to Mr Ballance or himself. Presbyterian Band of Hope.—A meeting of the above was held in the Presbyterian Church. Temuka, last evening. The church was full, and, after a hymn, the Rev. Mr Dickson, who occupied the chair, gave a short address. The following programme was then gone through: — Recitation, “To the Right, Boys,” Alex. Monahan; recitation, “Landlord Close your Door,” Annie Nicholas ; song, “ My Mother,” Annie Taylor; recitation, “The Answer Comes from There,” Ellen Streeter; glee, “Give, oh Give,” Little Band of Hope Girls; dialogue, “The Gin Palace,” Ten Band of Hopers ; song, Miss May Goodey; recitation, “ Keep me from the Bowl,” Willie Duncan; recitation, “ Christ’s Little One,” Ruth Goodey; glee, “ The Social Glass,” Band of Hope Girls; hymn 396; recitation, “ Nelly, the Match Girl,” Amy Cooper; song. “ Bye-and-Bye,” Rebecca Smith; recitation, “Bill’s Resolve.” T. Monahan; glee, “ Men of the Times,” Band of Hope Singers ; dialogue, “ What the Bible Says, “ Rhoda Goodey and Ellen Streeter; recitation, •“ Sorry Spectacle,” J, Fenton; song, “Little Nell,” Annie Nicholas; recitation, Miss Eva Goodey; glee, “ Dare to Do Right,” by Choir; hymn. No. 01. All the items were heartily applauded, and a most enjoyable evening was spent, after which it wound up in the usual manner.

Tbmuka Cricket Club.— All players are requested to be on. the ground this afternoon at 2.80 sharp when sides will be picked for a match. The thanks of the committee are due to the following gentlemen who have already given, or promised, donations to the funds of the club: —Mr A, E. G. Rhodes (patron), Revs. J. Dickson, and W. B. Grillam, Messrs W. G. Aspinall, J. Blyth, Job Brown, A. M. Clark, E. Cutten, J. Findlay, J. T. M. Hayhurst, D. Henry H. T. Clinch, H. Lee, S. Clinch, G. J. Mason, M- Quinn, D. Taylor, and P, Wareing. Mr Hayhurst has also given 8 cwt. of chemical manure for use on the ground. As the Waitaki Cricket Association meets in Timaru to-morrow to make arrangements for the season, it is necessary for intending members to at ouce give in their names, to enable the club to be in a position to carry out the engagements made by the Association. Several new members joined dui'lifg the past week, and there is every appearance of greater interest being taken in the game than for years pasjj. East season the ground was only undergoing a course of preparation, and many players were disappointed that it could rarely be used. Now it is in capital order, there being nearly halLamacre of turf with a nice elastic sole. The cl\;b have engaged Mr T. Gunniou as caretaker, and provided him with appliances in the shape of a new lawn mower and roller, so that with the almost daily attention it receives, its present condition can be maintained. Theso improvements have necessarily occasioned expense, but it is thought that all who have an interest in the game, whether as players or from old associations, will not hesitate to assist. The committee have also arranged with the caretaker to pitch gnd remove wickets, erect nets for practice, and generally relieve players of such work as has hitherto taken up time that they woul i have preferred to spend in the game. Ruder such favorable circumstances it is reasonable to expegt ffiir results from the season.a playing. ‘

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SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J A. Quin —Trespass notice. Mrs C. G, Tripp—Wants good, plain cook (female). Miss Acland, Mount Peel—Wants housemaid and laundress. Mrs Wright, Rangitira Valley—Wants good general servant. Geraldine Literary Institute—Tenders wanted for position of librarian. Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Limited —Wants to lease grazing country. Timaru A. & P. Association —Notice re prize of £8 3s for most points in agricultural produce. Miles & Co.—lmportant sale of surplus live stock and implements at Rainoliff on Friday, 21st October. W. E. Brumby, Winchester—Has taken over Mr W. Carston’s business at Winchester as wheelwright, coachbuilder, and painter, carpenter, etc., and having had great experience is prepared to do all classes of work at moderate prices ; has had much experience with harvesting machines.