LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2433, 3 December 1892, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Robbery from the Person.—David Simpson, a well-known footballer, was committed for trial at Dunedin for robbery from the person.

Chhistchurch Mayorality. Eden George has been elected mayor of Christchurch. He had two opponents, one of whom polled within 13 votes of the number recorded for him. The Suspicious,Death ova Chinaman. —lt is stated that the Government intend to hold an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding tne death of Ah Ching at the Wellington Lunatic Asylum. Mayoral Elections.—Mr Haynes was elected mayor of Dunedin, beating Mr Fish. M.H.8., by a considerable number of votes. Mr H. D. Bell also beat Mr George Fisher, for Wellington, and at Gore Mr lan simson Simson beat Mr Alfred Dolamore. A Heavy Sentence.— The Auckland chemist, W, Powell, who was charged with using instruments to procure miscarriage, was found guilty at the Supreme Court. Mr Justice Conolly sentenced the prisoner to ten years' penal servitude.

Proeit Shaking. Messrs Lane and Brown, shipbuilders, Whangaroa, Auckland, have decided on a system of profit sharing with their employes. After taking stock and balancing the books, they give four shares of the profit to the married men. two shapeg feo single men, and one to apprentices, Salvation Army, While the selfdenial week of ISU2 for the Salvation Army in New Zealand has realised nearly £2OOO, or an increase of :U4OO, the total for Australia, with nearly four million inhabitants, was not quite £9OOO, or £ISOO of a decrease pn last year's total, which sufficiently jndjcat'es £h,e extent of the , -««ioii OB the pfcher side. "' aepiu. -«.oi? FL-A&Mlfefc he ac^broughtagain^^^^fe.tepby Haase, a claim for £KOU in conn."*' loo * Wj

a fatal flaxmill accident, which occupied the Suprema Court three days, was concluded at Blenheim on Wednesday n j,,H. The jury retired at 8 o'clock and rtturnoii at il quarter to J II with a verdict for plaiatiff; Points of law were held over consecration.

Chuistchui;ch Normal School. --' p Board of Education hell a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the appointment of hpad master to the boys' department of the Normal School. A motion by Mr A. Saunders, to the effect that, in face of the strong- protest contained in the petition from parents, the Board would not be justified in removing the present headmaster, Mr Wilson, was negatived by 5 to 4. Mr Adams, head master of the Waimate High School, was appointed to the position. Attempted Murder.—Albert Thomas, aged about twenty years, a French polisher bv trade, was arrested at Wellington on Wednesday night on the charge of having attempted to murder Mr J. L. Kirkbride. During the day the hammer found on the verandah was identified by three or four people, who said they had seen it in use, and after further enquiries had been made by the police Thomas was apprehended. Evidence will be called to show that the accused knew his way to the key under the mat. The idea is that robbery was the motive for the outrage, as Thomas is known to have been in straitened circumstances lately. The suit worn by Thomas when arrested corresponds with the description given by Mr Kirkbride to the police on the morning of the outrage. Thomas was brought up at the police court on. Thursday woraing and remanded,

A Husband Beater.—The Napier R.Mthe other day sentenced a wife to seven days' imprisonment for beating her husband with a saucepan. Spielers in Trouble.—At Feilding two spielers were sentenced to six and three months respectively for offences committed on the racecourse.

Angling.—Messrs A. Hope, Meredith Kaye, and friend, had capital sport at the Raugitata on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Their united take was 53 fish scaling "pounds. The largest, a 14-pounder, was caught by Mr Hope, but there were several that came very near that weight.

Government Holidays.—lt is notified in the Gazette that Saturday the 24th, Monday the 26th, Tuesday the 27th, and Saturday the 31st December, and Monday the 2nd, and Tuesday the 3rd January will be observed as holidays in the Government offices throughout New Zealand. Coming Back. —The Union Company h:i\e been advised that the Waihora left Melbourne for Bluff on Tuesday with 150 passengers. The Mararoa sailed from Sydney for Wellington with 300, and the Talune left Sydney for Auckland on Thursday with a large number of passengers.

Wesleyan Church. —By advertisement it is announced that the Rev. J. Dellow preaches twice in the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, to-morrow, and the Rev. L. M. Isitt on Sunday, 11th. The Rev. J. Dellow leaves by express on Monday for Christchurch, and will be absent a week attending the District Synod. Social at Temuka. On Tuesday evening a social will be held in the Social Hall, under the auspices of the Good Templar Lodge. A good programme is promised, together with refreshments, and as the charge for admission is only (id, the Hall should be packed.

Entertainment.—The annual entertainment by the pupils of St. Joseph's School is announced for the evening of the Kith December. The pupils are now deligently studying their parts, and the entertainment will, no doubt, be quite as enjoyable as previous ones. Revenue. The Customs revenue for November was £127,97(5, against £117,50!) last November, and £122,412 in October. Auckland contributed £27.92(5; Wellington £28,011 ; Christchurch, £18,480 ; Dunedin, £2(5,293. The beer duty was £5594, against £4904 in October, and £5594 in November last. For eight months the Customs revenue shows a surplus of £15,000, but the beer duty is still some £2OOO below the estimate. Branding of Sheep.—The Christchurch Press says -. —" A farmer sent in a small number of sheep to the Addington yards for sale on Wednesday, and as he neglected to brand them it is understood that an information will accordingly be laid against him. As it is necessary that sheep should be branded before being offered for sale in the market, owners should see that this is done, and avoid the expense and unpleasantness of a fine." Found after many Years, —During the trial at the Auckland Police Court of a man named Albert Potter for wife desertion it transpired that he had left his wife in Ballarat twenty-eight years ago, and that she had not known nothing of his whereabouts during that period until she heard accidentally six weeks ago that he was in Auckland. An order was made that Potter should contribute £1 per week towards her support. Accident to a Bullock Team. A Tuapeka West correspondent telegraphs to the Otago Daily Times that a serious accident happenad on the road to the Black - clough saw mills on Wednesday. Mr Williams' bullock team was travelling on the road, when a portion of the bank gave way, precipitating the whole team of .10 bullocks and the waggon down a precipice 150 ft high, killing four of the bullocks and smashing the loading and waggon to atoms. The driver escaped unhurt. Labour. —In consequence of the little assistance afforded to tue Trades and Labor Council at Wellington by non-affiliated unions, the Council has passed a resolution — ik That affiliated unions be requested not to recognise an appeal, for monetary aid or otherwise, from non-affiliated unions, unless such appeal be approved by the Trades and Labour Council; further, that the Council delegates be withdrawn from the Demonstration Committee, and that affiliated unions be asked to act in a similar manner."

Drunkenness. —At Timaru yesterday two men, named Murphy and O'Connor, were fined 40s and costs for being- drunk while in charge of horses. In the latter case the offender had a number of children in the trap he was in charge of, and capsiged the trap in the riverbed about a mile from the Point township. He was sound asleep and quite unconscious of what had happened when found. Some passers by righted the trap and put things generally to rights. His Worship said he was inclined to send the defendant to gaol. A Heavy HAILSTOM.—The Tapanui Courier states that the rain and hailstorm experienced last Friday was the heaviest known for nine years. A few peals of thunder and flashes of lightning heralded the storm, and rain then began to fall in a tropical deluge. Hail soon followed, about the size of marbles, and in a I few moments windows were smashed and foliage of every description was cut about and many plants destroyed. Messrs Dale and Perry's vineries were perforated in several places. During the storm a horse, the property of Mr David Kirk, was killed by lightning. Pkimitive Methodist Church.— The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. The opening of the new Church at Temuka will be celebrated on Thursday next, A saxmon will be preached at 2.30 by the Rev. J. Cocker, of Ashburton; at .4 30 a tea meeting will be held, and at 7.30 a public meeting, presided over by Mr J. T M. Hayhurst. Addresses will be delivered by Various ministers. Totara Vallky,—The annual soiree to celebrate the church opening was held on Thursday in the Presbyterian Church, Totara Valley, and was in every respect a success. An admirable tea was served in a large tent by the ladies of the congregation, after which an adjournment wag'madib to, the' church fqr jihe public meefcwg: sh e l\ ev - •}■ the minister •*•&*} oWigrogfitiQh/w opening the meetin"-, wefcom?' 1 fo« spe»k«r9 f(?r theoccasion, and referred in no?***- P* m * *« aspects of church life and wdrZ amongst I them.' combined choirs of Pleasant Point and Totara Valley rendered a number of sacred songs, anthems, f ios, and duets in a most pleasing and effective manner, under thg leadership of Mr James Bishop, Mra W, jfay presiding at the organ, vvhi'nh was An Wate speeo 1 "* ««*« M\m'<>A by the Appiopiiatespeec. , . Clarke. following gentlemen: —-. v - °< «>if Fairlie, " Hint 3to Young Men 6U > u " Development;" llev. John Dickson, Temuka, •' The Bible and Molerii Discovery ;" Mr R. Baxter, " The Spiritual Needs of the Churches ;" and the Rev. D. Ross, " The Conditions of Spiritual Prosperity." Pa.OFES.SOR BICKERTON OS CYCLING. 1 am simply delighted with the Special Star lady's safety made to my order, and congratulate yon on being able to turn out such a magnificent specimen of local industry. Not merely am I pleased on my own account, but more particularly so because, in my opinion, safeties will certainly come into general use in the Colony, and will be of especial value to the fair sex. Further, the price and perfection of such colonial machines render it an act of simple folly to use imported cycles. Wishing you the success your enterprise and skill deserve. i am, sirs, yours truly, A. W.Bickerton, Nov. 10, 1892. Thirty hands employed making Stars. Acknowledged to be the best. Adams, Curties and Co., 70, Manchester street, Chriatchurgh.—[Advj.j "**w -

Vagrants.—At the R.M. Court, Timaru, on Wednesday Joseph Smith, alias Tefferson, and Mary Smith, alias Hynes, were each sentenced to a month's imprisonment for drunkenness and using bad language in the streets of Timaru. Both were old offenders. The Wellington Murder Trial.—At Wellington on Thursday the evidence in the case against Finley, charged with murdering a sailor by shooting him with a revolver, was concluded. No evidence was called for the defence. His Honor summed up, and at the request of the prisoner's counsel, Mr Jellicoe, submitted five issues to the jury in writing. The jury returned at 10.30. They found Finley "Not Guilty of Murder," but found him " Guilty of Manslaughter," and added a rider recommending His Honor to inflict the severest punishment allowed for manslaughter. His Honor deferred sentence till Saturday. A nolle prosequi was entered in the other charges against Finlay. Henry Cochrane for embezzlement and horse stealing, was admitted to probation for twelve months. Turned Back.—A party of three Wanganui photographers who set out to go to Ohura, 110 miles up the Wanganui river, on Tuesday 22nd November, arrived back at Wanganui on Wednesday, and report that they were stopped by hostile natives and obliged to turn back when they had got to Mangapurna, only 75 miles from Wanganui. At this place they were overtaken by 14 canoes containining about 158 Maoris, and threatened by the native prophet Te Kere, that if they went further they would be bound and thrown into the river and their goods confiscated. The two Maori guides with the party were unable to persuade Te Kere and his followers to allow them to proceed, and finally they were obliged to turn back.

The Wilson's River Reef. The cutter Hananui has arrived at the Bluff from Preservation Inlet. From reports by her it would appear that much work has to be done before the extent of the reef can be ascertained. Gold is there beyond doubt, visible on the face of the outcrop on the side of a creek, where it has been cut into for two or three feet. Other outcrops have been discovered at different points between the j>rospectors' claim and the Inlet, over an area of of several square miles, but it is not yet possible to determine whether they are a continuation of the reef or different runs. The reef is at the bottom of a gorge, some 600 feet below the plateau on which the mining camps, named respectively the Bluff, Dunedin, Caversham, and Port Chalmers, are situated. About 100 men are on the river, and several parties are out prospecting in the ranges. There is nothing to warrant any rush as yet, and parties going there must be provided with means to stand out for at least six months of independent prospecting, the ground adjacent to the reef being already pegged off.

Attempted Suicide. —A sad occurrence took place at Timaru on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr A. C. Lawrence, the foreman printer of the Timaru Herald, made a determined attempt to commit suicide. A short time since his mind became unhinged and he went for a stay with some country friends in Apparently recovering, he again resumed work, but a day or two later he again appeared in a very despondent state and attempted his life at his lodgings by stabbing himself in the temple, throat, and the region of the heart, with his pocketknife. None of the wounds are dangerous. He was removed to the hospital, where he is progressing favourably. Mr Lawrence has held the position of printer of the Herald for many years, and gained the thorough respect and esteem of his employer and the men who worked with him, as well as that of a large circle of .acquaintances.

Accidents. —While bird nesting in the Timaru Park on Wednesday afternoon, a boy named Ferguson, 9J years of age, fell from a branch of a tree to the ground, a distance of about 12 feet. He fell on his head and sustained concussion of the brain. He was quite unconscious when picked up and was taken to the hospital. Another lad named McLauchland met with a similar accident on the following day, but was not, so. badly, hurt.—Two ladies had an unpleasant experience in Timaru last Tuesday evening. In company with a gentleman they went for a row in the harbor, and apparently had a good time until about to land. The gentleman stepped on. to the landing stage and was about to assist his companions out of the boat when it capsized and they experienced a sudden and complete immersion. The oarsman rescued the one nearest to him, and the other was got out by a bystander. The party for the time were blind to the beauties of moonlight on the water. A HiaH School Reserve. —At the last meeting of the Timaru High School Board of Governors a letter was received Mr Rhodes, M.H.R., informing the board that inhabitants in the neighbourhood had petitioned for the sub-division into 50acre blocks of the board's reserve near Newlands, Orari, 410 acres, now leased in one lot, the lease of which falls Jin in May next. Mr Rhodes asked whether the board would agree to the petition or would prefer to exchange the reserve for pastoral lands of equal value. After a discussion, in which Mr Blworthy spoke in favour of exchanging, and Mr Gibson in favour of retaining the reserve, cutting up being likely to increase its value, it was resolved —•' That in reply to Mr Rhodes' letter, a special report be obtained on the reserve, to be laid before a special meeting, and that Mr Balfour and Mr Gibson be requested to visit the property, together with the inspector, for that purpose." Football. A special meeting of the N.Z.' Rugby Football Union was held at Wellington on Wednesday evening, when it was decided that it is inadvisable to send a team to England before 1894. It was resolved that the cordial invitations of Queensland and New South Wales unions be accepted, and that a New Zealand union representative team be sent to New South Wales and Queensland as early as possible nextseaspn.' The date was nqt fixed, but it was agpeed thafc it shpuld be as early as possible, so that the players should have the advantage of the cold weather. It was resolved that if practicable the representative team shall play a match against the local team at the final port of departure from this colony, and that the selection of the fina} poft as between Wellington and Auckland shaJJ be contingent; upon the amoimt pf money likely to be derived from such match towards t<lie preliminary expenses of the tour, It was decided to ask Mr. .0, F, Palliser, of the office, London, to represent the New Zealadd Union upon the English Rugby Union.

Otago A. and P. Show. The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show was commenced en Thursday, which was mainly devoted to judging-. The weather was not of the best, but there was q, ggflii sprinkling' of visitors. In cattle fcheVe w>iU a #flQ display of Polled Ana us jm* Ajrshires, but of shot-thorns there was but a poor diefc Zealand uad Australian Land Company *QO& XW championship for the best bull, and Mr A. If.. AVallis, Morton Mains, secured the championship far the best cow. In Ayrshires Messrs A. and J. McParlane secured both championships and the bulk of the prizes. Messrs W. Cowan and Ferguson also exhibited, both taking prizes. Alderneys and dairy cattle were not a strong- class. No championship was awarded in the fat cattle class, Mr John Ferguson, Christchurch, took the bulk of the prizes. In sheep Leicesfcers were the strongest class, the Hon. M. Holmes taking- both championships. In Lincolns he tlso secured both. Romney Marsh showed considerable improvement, and here again the Hon. M. Holmes was successful. Merinos were a fine Ro&erts iuid pf/. took the championship for the best ram, and MVjl*. jfyfibvjrford for the best ewe. Messrs Murray, 'Uoijetps t± »Jy. took both championships for ' strong combiug. There was a fine display of iropleoigats, , ~ > , ...

Dunedin Races.—The following events were decided on Wednesday in addition to those reported in our last issue:—Spring Handicap, of 100 sovs, with a sweep of 2 so vs to go to the second horee, 1 mile. Mr Allen's Saracen, 7st 41b, 1; Mr McLean's

Conjuror, 6st 101 b, 2. Three others ran. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 47sec. Dividends—£3 lis and £3 6s, Musselburgh Plate, of 100 sovs; 4 furlongs. Mr Stead's Strowan, 6st 61b, 1; Mr Hungerford's Wakawatea, 78t 131 b, 2, Five others ran. Won by a length after a good race. Time —so|sec, Dividends—£3l7s and £3 16b. Tahuna Park High Weight Handicap, of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs. Mr Longfellow's Exile, Bst 121 b, 1; Mr Stephenson's Tempest, 9st 21b, 2; Nine others ran. Won by a good length. Time—l min 33sec; Dividends — £lO 16s and £l9 Bs. Two Mile Trot, of 70 sovs. Monowai, 32sec, 1; Contractor, scr., 2. Fourteen others started. Won easily in omin 4!ssec. Dividends—£7 16s and £4 19b.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

Mrs Orbell—Wants a housemaid. C.F.C. Association Entries Geraldine stock sale. Guinness & LeCren—Notice re Geraldine stock sale. Primitive Methodist Church—Serviceß for to-morrow. Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow. W. Frew, Temuka—Great bargains in men's clothing to-night. Good Templars' Social —In Social Hall, Temuka, on Tuesday evening. Geraldine Town Board—lnvite tenders for leasing a number of sections. H. B. Webster & Co. Entries for Geraldine stock sale; have 300 acres sheep feed to let. Adams Curties & Co., Star Cycle Works, Christchurch Have reserved space for their advertisement. W. S. Maßlin Great sale of men's clothing, etc., at Temuka on Thursday, on account of Mr Win, Frew. Grand Musical and Dramatic Entertainment—By pupils of St. Joseph's School, Temuka, on December 16th. Pearson's Fancy Warehouse, Timaru— Second consignment of Cliristmas goods will be opened on the 10th; notice to school committees.

J. W. Pye, Commerce House, Geraldine —Draws special attention to his beautiful display of goods for the Christmas season; new goods and novelties of all kinds.