LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2457, 28 January 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Fatal Accident.—William Gardiner, a driver, was run over by a dray at Oamaru on Thursday morning’ and killed. Sugar. The Colonial Sueur Refining Company have reduced the price of Nos. 1 and 2 sugars 10s per tou. Wesleyan Church, Temuica. The services for to-morrow will be found in our advertising columns.

Temuka Musical Society.—Members of this society are requested to meet at the Parish Room at 7dlU on Monday evening next.

Primitive Methodist Church.— The services for to-morrow in connection with this Church will be found in our advertising columns. Drapery" Sales. There were large attendances at Mr Blundell’s drapery sales on Thursday and Friday at the Geraldine Oddfellows’ Hall, and a large quantity of stuff was sold.

The Postal Revenue. The postal revenue for the last quarter was i'.U‘>,\22, and the Telegraph revenue £2!).652, about the same as that of last year. The deposits in the Savings Bank exceeded the withdrawals by £7070,

St. Patrick’s Day Sports. —Members of St. Patrick’s Day Sports Association are reminded that the annual meeting will be held in the Crown Hotel, Geraldine, on Monday evening, to elect officers, etc.j , Timaru Harbor Board Election.— A notice appears elsewhere from the Temuka, Mount Peel, and Geraldine returning officers of the Timaru Harbor Board re the election of a member to represent the above districts. Nominations are to be sent in for the Temuka and Mount Peel districts on February 2nd, and for Geraldine on February 6th, at noon. If an election is necessary in any case it will take place on the Pith February. Politics at a Land Board Meeting. —At me Land Board, at Wellington on Thursday Mr Hogg, M.H.R, attempted to make a speech criticising Mr Rolleston’s address, on the ground that he had been personally attacked, and that persons in his constituency had also been aspersed. Mr Baker, the Commissioner, objected to political speeches, and was supported by several members of the Board. Mr Hogg eventually gave way. A Long Wait.— Those who had business at the R.M. Court, Temuka, yesterday, and a good many witnesses had been summoned, had a long and tiresome wait. It had been arranged that two Justices of the Peace should attend, but one was unable to be present at the appointed time. It was not until nearly halt-past eleven o’clock that Mr M. Quinn, who, fortunately, was found and impressed, joined Mr F. H. Barker — who had been waiting since 10 o’clock—and the business of the court was proceeded with.

Employers’ Association.— The annual meeting- of the Auckland Employers’ Association was held on Thursday, when Mr A. Clark was elected president for the coming year. The retiring president, Mr A. H. Nathan, in his address said that the relations between employers and employees in Auckland were harmonious, and that any differences that had occurred during the year had originated in otherparts of the colony. Speaking of Miss Morrison’s visit he said that she had endeavoured to creat dissension, but had been unsuccessful, because the work-people were satisfied with their condition. He took exception to the action of the Government in consulting the labour organisation with regard to the Labour Bills while ignoring the Employers’ Association, wfio were equally interested in the subject.

Prohibitionists and Publicans. — As has been already stated, it is intended to send the Rev. Mr Isitt to the World’s Fair Temperance Convention at Chicago, and on his return, after visiting the various States, he is expected to give a three months’ lecturing tour, giving the results of his inquiries as to whet tier prohibition does prohibit. From a circular issued by the Licensed Victuallers’ Association it would appear that the council of that body is of opinion that the trade will act wisely by copying the proposed prohibitionist action, in also sending a representative to the United States to inquire into and study the question from their point of view, and so be prepared to meet Mr Isitt on his own ground.—Otago Daily Times.

The Vice-Regal Party at Dunedin.— Lord and Lady Glasgow held a reception at Dunedin on Wednesday afternoon, which was largely attended. The Rev. Mr Selwyn. of the Theological College, was dedicated the same evening by Bishop Neville. The Governor attended the dedication service, and subsequently delivered an address at a conversazione, in the course of which he referred to the importance of religious education. In the evening Lady Glasgow presented the ambulance certificates in connection with the St. John Association. Lord and Lady Glasgow attended a concert given by the Burns Club to celebrate the poet’s anniversary. A speech was made by Mr Dennistoun, InvercargiU, after which Lord Glasgow gave a brief address, in which he referred to the pleasure he felt in coming to the Scotland of the South, and meeting in Mr J. Burns, president of the club, one of the few descendants of the relatives of the poet now alive. Lord Glasgow mentioned that he was connected with the trust which had charge of Burns's house. The Governor received an address of welcome from the Presbyterian Synod on Thursday forenoon. • The PostmasterGeneral, the Hon. J. G. Ward, arrived from the Bluff by the Hinemoa, to be in attendance on His Excellency.

Masonic. —The first convocation of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch. Chapter of IS T ew Zealand was held at Dunedin on Wednesday, visitors from the north being present. The reports and balance-sheets showed there are now 12 Chapters and one Mark Lodge under the jurisdiction of the grand Chapter, and another chapter was granted during the proceedings. There is a credit balance of £3O 7s lOd. The following officers were elected; First grand principal, M.E., Companion Gillon, Wellington; second principal, Companion S. Thomson, Christchurch; third principal Companion W. B. Scandrett, Invercargill; treasurer, Companion Greig, Wellington; scribes, Companion Williams Wellington, and Companion Feldwick Invercargil chancellor, Companion Elliot, Wellington;' first sojourner, Companion Kidd, Auckland’ second sojourner, Companion Eembinson, New Plymouth; third sojourner, Ctfmpanion Mundrum, Napier ; sword-bearer, Companion Ronaldson,' Dunedin; superintendent of works, Companion Brown, Oamaru ; standard-bearer, Companion McKelvey, Dunedin; janitor, Companion Masters. Wellington. A Supreme Committee of Management was appointed, consisting of various officers, and Companions Nicol, Ronaldson, and Perritt,

Death of Mu W. Demuth.— ln a recent issue of our paper was announced the death of Mr W, Demuth. The follow ing account will doubtless be read witu interest by many of his friends who reside in this district“ We regret very much having to record the death of William Demuth, which occurred last night at Hokitika, where he was in charge of the horse Langley the Devil. The first intimation of any illness was received by Mr Trevor yesterday morning, wheu a wire came to hand saying Demuth was very ill, and an hour or so after, the sad news of his death was received. He had been ailing four days with influenza, and the cold apparently settled on his lungs. Immediately Mr Trevor got the news he wired to Mr J. E. Pdbrow, who was accompanying the '’eceased on his tour, to see to everything with the death, and his in conn. " lQ ased to know that though friends will bo ‘ '"‘re country, he the deceased died in a T that was well cared for. We understand . all nominations and acceptances of tad horse Langley the Devil in deceased's name are rendered null and void. Mr Demuth was respected by not only sporting men but all with whom he came in contact, both on account of his unassuming manner and straight riding during his lengthy stay in this district, and great sympathy will be felt for his relatives, who reside in Canterbury.” SYNOPSIS OP AD VESTISEM 3NTS

C. E. Sherratt— Notice re Timaru Harbor Board election.

C.F.C. Association Entries for Geraldine live stock market.

Smithson & Raymond—Centrally situated premises at Winchester to let. Primitive Methodist Church—Services for to-morrow.

Wesleyan Church, Temuka—Services for to-morrow.

Temuka Musical Society—Meeting on Monday evening. H. B. Webster & Co. Entries for Geraldine Stock Sale.

Adams, Curties, & Co. —Cycles for the people : particulars of prices, etc. Guinness & LeCren —Notice re Geraldine Stock Sale.

J. Harrison, Temuka —ls still to the front with crockery, chinaware, jam jars, and preserving pans, harvest requisites, etc. ; draws special attention to line of boots,