LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2415, 22 October 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka. — The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns. Hotel Robbery. —Henry Tollas has been committed for trial on a charge of robbery of £24 from the Rob Roy Hotel, Auckland. Sunday-Trading.— The licensee of the Old Brigade Hotel, Christchurch, was on Thursday lined £5 5s for Sundaytrading. Shall Birds. The Geraldine Road Board are prepared to purchase eggs and heads of young birds, at the rate of twopence per dozen. Drunkenness. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, a farmer named Gibson was lined £5 and costs for being drunk while in charge of a horse. Geraldine Rifles. The Geraldine Rifles meet for volley and independent tiring at the range at 5.50 on Wednesday morning. Every member is requested to attend. Eire. — A lire broke out on Wednesday in Palmerston North in a storeroom at the back of Mr R. Leary’s chemist’s shop. All the stock, valued at £7OO, stored in the room was destroyed. N.Z. Railways, —Some alterations in the running of the trains to meet the convenience of visitors to the Timaru Show and the Timaru Trotting Races on the 20th and 27th instants will be found in our advertising columns. Railway Returns. The railway receipts for the four weeks ended September 17th amounted to £72,8!!!), and the expenditure to £57,5(55. The receipts from tne Hurmmi-Blulf section were £12,422, and the expenditure on the same £34.0851. Bush Accident.— A native was killed while bush falling on Sir Walter Buller’s station at Ohau, Wellington, on Thursday. A man named Quinn, who was working with the native was severely injured, and was brought into the Wellington hospital. Found Dead. — A man named Erickson, a Swede, was found dead in his hut on North Beach, West Coast, where he worked as a miner. Deceased was some years back a seaman on the s.s. Orowaiti, and was believed to be unmarried. Obituary.— Another old identity of Geraldine died at an early hour yesterday morning. We refer to Mr Reuben Johnson, a man who had been identified with the district almost as long as it has been a district. His funeral takes place to-morrow at 5 p.m. Pearson’s Coffee Rooms. —ln our advertising columns Mr G. Pearson, the proprietor of the well-known “ Pearson’s Coffee Rooms” in Timaru, announces that visitors to the Timaru show can have all their wants supplied, and patrons will be promptly attended to, at his establishment. New Potatoes. —A few bags of new varieties of seed potatoes received from Home by the lonic have been sent to the Lincoln School of Agriculture, where it will be ascertained whether they are adapted to New Zealand soil. The shipment arrived in good condition. The Pishing Season. —ln our advertising columns, Mr F. Cullman, of the City Boot Palace, Timaru,invites inspection of his large stock of fishing tackle just to hand. The consignment consists of rods, reels, lines, casts, traces, flies of all kinds, baskets, and the hundred and one articles dear to the angler, and, as the quality is good and the prices lo tv. Mr Cullman will no doubt do a good business in this line. Religious Education Question.— At the Diocesan Synod at Christchurch, on Thursday afternoon the Commission on Religious Education presented their report, stating that the adoption of the London School Board system in this country was desirable and practicable, and recommending the Bishop to invite the heads of other denominations to a conference with, a view to the amendment of the Education Act so as to permit the introduction of that system. Primitive Methodist Church.— Mrs J. L. Wright and Mrs W. Harris commence a special mission in the Primitive Methodist Church, Temuka, to-morrow, when three services will be conducted by the ladies. Mrs Wright is just returning from a three months’ mission in the south, where she has been wonderfully successful in gettii g crowded churches, and many converts. A Bad Woman. —At Auckland an elderly woman named Mary Ann Mooney was sentenced to 12 months’ hard labour as an idle and disorderly person. A girl of 14 years deposed that the prisoner met her late one night and took her to a man, who seduced her. The prisoner took money from the man, and left the girl in a bad. house, saying she would earn heaps of money for them. The woman who kept the house sent for Detective Hughes and asked him to take girl to her friends. The girl, who gave*evidence in court, has now returned to her parents. Oamaru Races. —The Oamaru races took place on Thursday last, and were well attended. Daring the day £2160 was passed through the totalisator. Results : Hurdle Race, Rebel 1, Smuggler 2 ; Maiden Plate, Mistral 1, Adventurer 2 ; Spring Handicap, Tempest 1, Saracen 2 ; Redcastle Handicap, Kate Greenaway 1, Randinella 2; Trot, Old Kate 1, Jane 2; Novel Handicap, Rangrora 1, Geordie 2 ; Flying Handicap, Glencairn 1, Fate Greenaway 2. The dividends paid were all smajl, £5 1?? on the Trot, and £7 2s on the Flying Handicap being the highest. Yesterday the Hurdles was won by Satyr, with Wharf dale second, and the Presidents Handicap by Saracen, with Finetca second. I Women's Suffrage. —At a public meet- ! iug qd, this question held at Christchurch onTh.ursday night addresses were delivered bv Sir John Rail,'Messs;; Sannders, Tanner, ' thi? , Revs. ,T. - itOiifS' ]/• P- Rb’Bryau ' Vv Bussell Two Bradbury, aim v ' ,tt resolutions were rejected in favor of amendments, were carried, supporting the Government for rejecting the Electoral Bill as amended by the Legislative Council; desiring the Government to pass the Bill unmutilated next session in time for the general election; and that the women’s suffrage should not be granted under any condition by which the principle of the secrecy of ballot might be endangered.—Press. Waimate Athletic Sports.— Athletic Sports were held at Waimate on Thursday, got up by the Shearers and Laborers Union. They were well attended, and very successful. The Maiden Race was won by R. Hughes, the Union Handicap (£5) was won by R. Hughes, with O’Brien second (£;-!), and E. Melton third (£2); Tug-of-War (Home v. Colonials) ten men a side (£5), was won by the Colonials: Maiden Wrestling, under list, A. Gunn ; Wrestling, over 11 st. M. Donoghue; Mile Race, J. O’Brien ; Half Mile,' A. Hoskins (30yds) ; Mile AValk, H. Archer (20yds); Consolation, C. Hansen (syds) 1, 11. Bryan (scr.) 2. The prize for the Best WorkingMan’s Turn-out of horse, saddle, and bridle, was taken by J. Luck. Cowardly Assault.— At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Thursday, Charles Brightston was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment on two charges of assaulting a platelayer named George Roberts and his wife at Pieasant Point on Wednesday night. Brightston, when slightly under the influence of drink, went to see Roberts about the breaking-in of a horse, and, using some bad language before Roberts’ children, was told to clear out. He did so, but returned, and, on Roberts attempting to put him out, he struck Mrs Roberts between the eyes, temporarily blinding her, and also knocked Roberts about, and bit his thumb. The bench (Messrs F. LcCreu and J. H. Sutter, ,I, P.’s) considered the ease one of the worst that had come before them.

A Successful Lady. —Three candidates, one of them being Miss Jessie Roll Cox, presented themselves for the dental examination at Dunedin this week and passed. Miss Cox is the first lady to pass a dental examination in New Zealand. The Agricultural Department.— The Agricultural Department is circulating copies of the Stock Bill, the Drainage Bill, and the Codlin Moth Bill, among the various agricultural societies in the colony with a view to receiving suggestions from these bodies before the measures are reintroduced next session. Wipe Desertion. Philip Tennyson Cole, artist, of Melbourne, was arrested on warrant at Auckland on Wednesday on a charge of intending to desert his wife, Alice Mary Cole, and leave her without adequate means of support. He was remanded to the 22nd instant, and admitted to bail.

The Catholic Schools. —During last week the Rev. Father Aubry, of Timaru (the Inspector of Schools in the Diocese of Christchurch), examined, on the Government basis, the Catholic schools at Temuka and Kerrytown. The result was most satisfactory, and the rev. gentleman expressed himself as highly pleased. The Sisters in charge of the schools are evidently doing thorough and succesful work.

Post Office Changes.— Among a large number of post aud telegraph office changes announced we notice that Mr A, W. Maun, postmaster at Temuka, goes to Palmerston South, and will be replaced by Mr P. P. White, senior telegraphist at Timaru. Mr E. Cook, chief postmaster at Timaru. goes to Dunedin, taking the place of Mr E. D. Butts, retired on a pension. Mr S. J. Dick, chief postmaster at Christchurch, also retires on a pension, and will be replaced by Mr R. Kirton, now at Nelson. The Rimutaka. —The Royal Mail Steamship Rimutaka, of nearly 5000 tons, arrived at Timaru at 10 o’clock on Thursday last, and about noon was berthed at the wharf. The work of getting on board 7500 carcases of mutton and a quantity of wool was at once commenced, and it was expected that this would be finished last evening. The steamer is a picture of neatness and cleanliness, and during Thursday afternoon she was visited by hundreds of sight-seers. It may be mentioned that the Rimutaka is GOft. longer than any vessel t&at has previously visited Timaru, and it isnoped that her visit is bat the forerunner of many more of a similar class of vessels. If it is, the revenue of the port will be a considerable gainer.

New Steam Service. — The new intercolonial service promoted by Huddart, Parker & Uo. was inaugurated by the arrival of the Warrimoo at Auckland early on Wednesday morning from Sydney, after a fast passage. She brought 38 passengers. A great deal of interest was manifested, and the steamer was inspected and admired by a large number of people. It was anticipated that she would break the recoru of the Sydney to Auckland trip, but owing to the completion of a long voyage, and alleged inferiority of the coal, she did not accomplish it. She left Sydney at 0.80 a.m. on the 15th and arrived at Auckland at 1.30 a.m. on the 19th, after a passage of 3 days 19 hours. The Power of Governors.-— The Wellington Times states that a despatch has been received from the late Secretary of State for the Colonies, and is probably now in the hands of all colonial Governments, by which the whole of the special Imperial functions of Governors have been made subject to responsible Ministerial advice. The decision is the result of the Arundel case. Arundel applied for a license to enter upon labor traffic, but Mr Ballance refused. The Imperial Act was mandatory and the acting-Governor issued a license upon his own discretion. The matter was referred to Lord Knutsford to decide. He decided that the acting-Governor was quite right, but that in all such cases in future the Governors must accept the advice of Ministers.

Land Case.— At Palmerston, Otago, on Wednesday, Charles Slater Hay was charged with, having allowed stock to trespass upon a small grazing run in the Hock and Pillar districts, which had been taken up in 1891 by John Spaid and forfeited for nonpayment of rent in July last. Spaid, in evidence, admitted that he had never seen the land taken up in his name or been upon it; that the defendant had jiaid the first half-year’s rent and made other disbursements in connection with, it, and that the usual declaration by applicants for small grazing runs, which embodies a statement that the intending lessee is purchasing the lease solely for his own benefit and use, was made by him before Hay, who is a Justice of the Peace. Defendant was convicted, and fined £lO and costs.

Teaching the Blind. —At a meeting of the Otago Education Board Inspector Goyen reported with reference to the teaching of blind children in Waikari school that the success achieved by the head master appeared to him to place beyond doubt the question of the practicability of teaching blind children in the public schools of the colony. On the motion of Dr Hislop, it was resolved to forward the report to the Minister of Education ; that steps be taken to have all blind children in the district drafted into the public schools; that the rector of the training college be seen as to the practicability of imparting instructions to students to qualify them to teach the blind. It appears tuat when the appliances first arrived Mr Paterson, the Waikari teacher, had no knowledge of their use. He set to and learned all about them, and then undertook the teaching of two blind children, who have practically passed three standards in one year.

TifK Gqyeknoii.— .The Governor arrived at New Plymouth a|; 2 p.ip. on Tj/edpesday. and was received by the mayor, borough councillors, and citizens. An address was presented, and His Excellency was driven round the town and suburbs. His Excellency had a surprise which pleased him very much. A piper hidden amongst some trees suddenly struck up on the bagpipes “ The Hieland Laddie.” His Excellency immediately rose up, took off his hat, and cheered “fyeaftdly, -evidently appreciating the Scotch welcqmd. ’’ The''Governor and Idl-t )}J the Jfipemqa at p.'m. for * • Auckland the y/eatlie}.’ Mauukau. - " *eoGi>tlon, Bftd cleared for the Goverum. -

the event passed off most pleasantly. Hinemoa and the Vice-Regal party arrived at Onehunga at 10 o’clock. Onehunga was grandly decorated in honor of the occasion, and the citizens turned out in large numbers, and the Ponsonby Naval* formed a guar 1 of honor. The Yice-llegal party remained on the Hinemoa till 2 o’clock, when they were welcomed by Mr Erson (mayor). The children of the public schools sang the national anthem. The Governor was presented by the Mayor of Onehunga with a congratulatory address, and Lord Glasgow made a suitable reply. Cheers were given for the Governor, and the party then proceeded to Auckland by special train. A grand reception awaited them at the Auckland railway station, where a magnificent triumphal arch had been erected, and there was a great display of greenery, flowers, and bunting. Addresses were then presented by the mayoron behalf of the citizens of Auckland and by the Orangemen. Replying to the citizens’ address, Lord Glasgow thanked them for the cordiality and heartiness of their welcome to their beautiful city. He appreciated the magnificent reception accorded him. which left no manner of doubt of their loyalty to the Queen. It was impossible that his stay in New Zealand could be otherwise than pleasant if the citizens treated him as they had hitherto done. Lady Glasgow desired him to say that she shared his sentiments and thanks for theircordial wishes. Replying to the Orange address, the Governor said no effort shouM be wanting to promote the interests of the colony of which he had the privilege and honor to be appointed Governor. A procession was then formed to go through the town. On the way the school children sang the national anthem, ,

Timaru High School Sports. —At these sports yesterday, the Long Jump was won by C. Buchanan (15 feet 4f inches) ; 100 yards, over 14, by L. Stedman ; High Jump, open, by S. Cook (4ft Gin) ; High Jump, under 15, by L. Stedman (4ft Sin) ; 100 Yards, open, by W. Buchanan, time ISsecs ; Pole Jump, by 0. Buchanan (7ft 7in) ; 100 Yards, under 12, by W. Howell, time IGsec; 120 Yards Hurdles by W. Buchanan, time, 20 2-sth sec. ; One Mile Walk by C. Buchanan, time, Drain 46sec ; 440 Yards, open (Mr A. M. Clark’s prize, and Old Boys’, trophy), S. Cook 1, J. H, Mathews 2, time 70 2-Gth sec. Now is the Time to get a cycle repaired and made equal to n ew. Separate department for repairing at New Zealand Cycle Works, 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. —[Advt.] The best medicine known is Bander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, &c., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs In use at hospital and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma it International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all other® SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS.

D. Macdonald—Wants a boy. R. Morrison—For sale cow, just calved. F. Cullman, Timaru—Notice re stock of fishing tackle. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. Geraldine Road Board —Notice re purchase of birds’ eggs. W‘ Waters, Undertaker—Funeral notice late Reuben Johnson. Geraldine Rifles—Volley and independent firing on Wednesday next. Pearson’s Coffee Rooms—lmportant notice to visitors to the Timaru show. N.Z. Railways—Train alterations for Timaru A. & P. Show on October 26th. D. Taylor, Temuka—Notice re sheep shears, turkey stones, fishing tackle, etc. Geraldine Town Board—Notice re striking a rate, also tenders wanted for building a concrete bridge.