LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2492, 20 April 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Geraldine R.M, Court.—There was no sitting of this Court on Tuesday last. Patent. —Mr George Lovegrove, farmer, of Gapes's jValley, has applied for a patent for a one-wheeled sulky. Sudden Death. —A boy named Albert Morton, aged 18, died suddenly in the street at Oama u on Tuesday. Furniture Sale.—Mr W. S. Maslia holds a clearing sale of furniture, horse, bucgy, harness, etc., on acconnt of Mr Thos. Barr ' to-day. at Tc. —Three stacks of threshed

Grain x - -iestroyed by fire during grain have been locality, iu the the past week in one "Wirim is Oamaru district, and inccn... suspected. Primitive Methodist Church, Geealdine. —At the chapel, Geraldine, to-night, a coffee supper will be held, when a programme of songs, recitations, readings, duets, and addresses will be gone through. The admission is only Gd. Geraldine Road Board.—An election will be held on Friday, May sth, for the purpose of electing two members to serve on the Geraldine Road Bo rd in place of Messrs F. R. Flatman and W. Deßenzy, who retire, but are eligible for re-election

Burned to Death. —Frank Mulligan, a small farmer near West Clive, Hawkes Bay, and his mate, name unknown, have been burned to t-eath in a cottage. It was discovered on Tuesday morning totally destroyed, and "l the ashes were the remains of both bodies. Smoke was issuing from their chests.

Agricultural Returns.—The Agrireturns for this season and last season, for Canterbury, are as follow : Wheat, 5,672,350, boshels ; oats, 2,<JG8,807 bushels ; barley, 210,422, bushels ; potatoes, 31,584 tons; hay, 24,893 tons. Last season the returns were :—Wheat 6,952,311) bushels ; oats, 3,443,283 bushels; barley ,306,128 bushels ; potatoes, 05,158 tons ; hay, 18,970 tons.

A Bad Boy. —At the Christchureh Police Court on Tuesday a boy of tender years was charged, in conjunction with another, with breaking into the D.I.C. and stealing a lot of coppers. This was the second offence within a fortnight. The Bench said it was a most difficult thing to deal with a boy of his age. They had no other alternative but to send him to gaol for fourteen days, to be kept separate from the other prisoners,

Death oe Te Kooti.—Te Kooti died last Monday night at Ohiwa, Auckland. A Snakis. —A snake of a venomous variety was landed in a case of bananas, and was found and killed when the case was unpacked in a fruiterer's shop at Napier.

Fatal Bicycle Accident. Charles Craddock, third master of East Christchurch School, died on Monday from the effects of a bicycle accident which he met with on April 9th. The Rev. W. Gillies.—A sacred concert was held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Tiraaru, last evening, to commemorate the the eighteenth anniversary of the settlement of the Rev. W. Gillies in the pastorate.

The New Hebrides Hurricane. —An additional sum of .CIOO was sent to Sydney from Auckland on Monday by cable for the New Hebrides relief fund, as the result of collections in the local Presbyterian churches. The Agricultural Department.—The Agricultural Department have decided to establish an agricultural museum at the head office, Wellington, for the display of samples of seed and anything of interest to the industry. Dr. Waiters.—The Rev. Dr Watters, rector of St. Patrick's College, Wellington, has been summoned Home on ecclesiastical business, and expects to leave Wellington via Sydney early next month, and to be absent about six months.

New Stud Sheep.—Mr Caleb Woodley, of Milford, has just purchased a Hampshire Down ram from the celebrated flock of Mr Max Friedlander of Ashburton. The sheep arrived on Monday safely, and should prove a valuable addition to the stud sheep of the district. Customs Seizure.— The Customs at Wellington have seized 128 dozen silk handkerchiefs and 20 pieces of dress Bilk, consigned to a Chinese dealer, which are alleged to be undervalued in the invoice. The Department secured the goods at the invoice price, with 10 per cent, added.

Personal. —A Wellington telegram says it is not correct that Mr It. A. Loughnan is about to become editor of the Catholic Times in succession to Mr Bvison, who has joined the staff of the Christchurch Press Company. Mr Loughnan retains the position of editor of the New Zealand Times.

House Stealing. Charles Lewis Flemming was committed for trial at Christchurch on a charge of larceny as a bailee of a horse, saddle, and bridle. He hired them at Akaroa to ride to Little River, but came into Christchurch and sold them to a hotelkeeper, to whom he owed a small account. Death of a Sister ov Mercy.—One of the Sisters of Mercy, the Rev. Sister Mary Stanislaus, died at St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, Auckland, on Saturday. She had been in delicate health for many years from asthma and latterly from bronchitis. The deceased lady, who was born in Sydney, was located in Auckland, and made her religious professions in 1865. DivoKCE.-~ln the Divorce Court, Christchurch, on Monday a decree nisi was granted in the case Drummond v Drummond and Reynolds, the husband's petition. —A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, Dunedin, by George Nicoll, carpenter, for a dissolution of his marriage on the grounds of his wife's adultery, and £ISOO damages are claimed from Walter Mac Neill, who is made co-respondent. Winchester. — We would again remind our readers that a sale of work, social, and gift auction in aid of St. John's Church, will be held in the Sunday Schoolroom, Winchester, to-day. The sale of work will be held at 3 o'clock, and the gift auction and social at 6.30. The gathering should be a very enjoyable one, and no doubt a considerable sum will be netted.

Meeting at Geraldine. ■—A public meeting, under the auspices of the Amalgamated Shearers and Laborers Union, will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine, this evening, at 7.30. The principal speakers of the evening will be Mr J. M. Tvvomey, who will give an address on " The History of Labor," and Mr J. W. Kelly, M.H.R., who will deliver a political address. Other speakers will also address the meeting. Large Sale. —In our advertising columns will be found particulars of the flearing sale by the Canterbury Farmer.*' Co-opera-tive Association on account of Mr Rees Thomas, at Temuka, on the 27th April. Mr Rees Thomas having let his farm, and being about to take a trip to England, he has decided to sell all his stock and implements. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock, and luncheon will be provided.

The University Examinations.—The Registrar of the University Senate on Monday received from England the result of the examination, and so far as the papers have yet been looked at there appear to be no important discrepancies with the information received by cable in February and forwarded to the candidates. A special meeting of the Senate will be held in Christchurch on Wednesday, 26th, to consider the examiners' report. A Partnership Case.—ln the Supreme Court, Duuedin, the case Gray v. Millar, an action for dissolution of parbnersnip, and for £3OO damages, was heard. It was alleged by the plaintiff that he had been induced to join the defendant in a sheep farm by fraudulent misrepresentation. These allegations were denied, but before the defence 'Was entered on the case was settled, defendant to pay in three years the £3OO which plaintiff put into the partnership.

The Habper Bankruptcy. The adjourned meeting of creditors in the estates of Leonard and George Harper, members of the firm of Harper & Co., and of T. W. Maude, a former partner, was held at Christchurch on Monday. In order to give the representatives of foreign creditors time to communicate with tbeir principals, a motion was passed requesting tbe Official Assignee to take no action in regard to the realisation of any portion of the estates till after the next meeting called by him. Dummyism Cases. —When the Supreme Court opened at New Plymouth on Monday morning Mr Samuel, on behalf of his client Pease, who was found guilty of making a false declaration, wished to withdraw the point raised for appeal, and asked that sentence should be pronounced. He did eo owing to t u e strong recommendation of mercy the Jury had added to their verdict. Pease, in answer to the usual formula, said that he was sorry that he had used a wrong form, but he had no intention of deceiving anyone. The judge Maid that it was his intention to give the "*•• eft'oet to the recommendation, and fulk-bv ■*■ he said in summing up, that repeated wkv - the part of the there was great laxity on before, Government in not prosecuting ■. because if the delaratioa was false on the face of it, proceedings should have been taken at once. And moreover, & ffie application was in a wrong form, it should have been rejected, and the applicant informed that it was wrong. The sentence was three days' imprisonment, to evutropnee with the opening of the Court, aua therefore the time had now expired. The Judge then informed Pease that he was discharged.—lt is reported at Hawera that the Government have lodged an appeal against the decision of the land board in the Heady case. —■ The Wellington Evening Press publishes the text of a circular which states that the Minister of Lands has issued to all officers of the Lands and Survey Departments instructions that whenever they have reasonable and wellfounded grounds for believing that dummyism is being attempted or practised to report forthwith to their superior officer. The latter ia requested to make the necessary inquiries, and if he finds ease of prima facie dummyism, he is to refer the matter to the head office. The < circular concludes thus :—" In any future cases of dummyism, when it may appear that an officer had reasonable grounds for believing that it was being practised and did not report the fact as herein required, he will he called strictly to account, and will be dealt with as the case may require. This circular is considered necessary because in every case yet tried information relating to it has been obtained from the public."

Temuka Road Board. —There was no regular meeting of the above board on Tuesday, only two members attending. Tenders in respect of Contract 57 were dealt with as follow :—R. Roberts, £95 ; T. Davis, £93 5s ; J. Franks, £B7 ; M. Lawlor, £BS; Small & Flaherty, £7B ]4s 6d. The latter was accepted. Land Sale —At the Land Board Office, Timaru, yesterday, two runs in the Mackenzie County were submitted to public competition. The runs were No. 208 (Tekapo-Opuka), 15,700 acres, and No. 209 (Tekapo-Burke-Opuha), 14,G70 acres, the term of licenses being in each case 10 years. The runs fell to Mr T. R. Seddon at the upset annual rental of £261 13s 4d and £213 J.Bs 9d respectively. Dairy Facory Meeting.—Owing to the inclement weather on Tuesday evening Mr Clulee decided to postpone his meeting at Geraldine, re the establishment of dairy factory operations in this district. As the lapse of this meeting would afiect the meeting advertised to be held at Timaru on Saturday it was decided to also postpone the Temuka meeting. As Mr Crawford cannot stay until next week the meetings will be held the week after next, of which due notice w?'lbe given. It was a pity that the Temuka meeting was not held, as there was a fair attendance, and some of those present had travelled a considerable distance.

Discovery ov Human Remains. —A gruesome discovery was made at Gisborne on Tuesday morning by a gardener, who was digging a plot of land close to the town. From a small space, two yards in circumference and eigteen inches deep, he unearthed no less than nine skulls, one thighbone, a pelvis, and several other bones, in a rather decayed state. The skulls were piled together immediately under a grape vine, which grew up the side of an old house which used to stand there. Several of them were remarkably well preserved; others were somewhat decayed. Two or three are large sized, and others appear to be those of females or children. The teeth are in fine condition, which goes to show that the remains are those of Natives. It is thought that they may have been collected by a European from some burying ground and planted, under the grape vine. The Maoiu Pabmament.—The Wellington correspoadent of the Otago Daily Times describes the " session extraordinary " of the Maori Parliament now assembled at Hastings, near Napier. Four hundred Maoris are encamped in an old pah, on ground belonging to Henare Tomoana. This number is exclusive of women and children. Fifteen hundred more are expected. Mr Mangahaki is Premier. The young Maori ladies and gentleman appear in the height of European fashion. The South Island sends 16 menbers under the Hon. Mr Taiaroa. Most of the leading members speak English. Major Kemp and Wi Parata are notabilities in the throng. A dignified ancient Maori tattoed from crown to chin has been elected Speaker, but his name is not mentioned. The banner of Waitangi waves over the assembly. The weather is favourable to a long session, being dry, mild, and co6l. The Maori Premier has been interviewed as to the proposals of Mr W. L. Rees, in respect to which he pronounces as follows : —"We) 1 , some points Rees very good; yes, some things good, you know." Sporting.—The settling up over the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, held last week, took place at Timaru on Tuesday evening. Tne paysheet was as follows: Messrs M. & C. Hobbs: First Autumn Handicap, £99 15s; first and second South Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, £BO 15s; second District Plate, £9 10s; second County Plate, £4 15s ; second Post Stakes, £9 10s; total, £203 ss. Mr S. Alexander : first District Plate, £3B ; first Flying Handicap, £3B ; second Washdyke Welter Handicap, £4 15s; total, £BO 15s. Mr L. Markey: first Washdyke Welter Handicap, £33 5s ; first County Plate, £33 5s ; total, £66 10s. Mr T. Sheenan: first Handicap Hurdle Race, £33 ss; first Novel Race, £2B 10s; total, £6l 15s. Mr J. Loughlin: first Stewards' Stakes, £3B; first Hack Race, £l9; total, £57. Mr W. Russell: first Timaru Hurdle Race, £42 15s; second Handicap Hurdle Race, £4 15s; total, £47 10s. Mr S. Waddell : first Post Stakes, £2B 10s. Mr J. Reidmg: first Selling Race, £2B 10s. Mr J. C. N. Grigg: second Flying Handicap, £9 10s ; second Stewards' Stakes, £9 10s; total, £l9. Mr T. Shaw : first Hack Race, £l4 sa. Mr V. Harris : second Autumn Handicap, £9 10s. Mr J. Poole : second Timaru Hurdle Race, £4 15s, Mr R. Allen: third Autumn Handicap. £4 15s. Grand total, £627.

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS. Geraldine Eoad Board—Election notice. Geraldine Oddfellowe' Lodge—Social on April 27th. Temuka Road Board —Notice re election of members. W. S. Helena—Notice re saddle, bridle, and breastplate. C.F.C. Association —Entries for sale at Tattersall's on Saturday. Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine — Coffee supper this evening. Guinness & LeCren —Entries .for horse sale at Washdyke on April 2Sth. Peter J. Bell—Has leased Wallingford Hotel Billiard Room, and completely renovated it. N.Z.L. & M.A. Co., F. LeCren, manager —Are prepared to make cash advances on grain; notice re storage accommodation, shipping facilities, etc.