LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2497, 2 May 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Important Sheep Sale. —Attention is directed to the important sale of sheep by the N.Z.L. & M.A. Co. and M- ssrs Guinness Sc LeOren at Newlands to-morrow. New Zealand Workers Union. —The Geraldine Branch of this union meet on Saturday evening next. The business is to receive the report of delegates, etc.

Masonic, — At the annual Communication of the New Zealand Grand Lodge, Auckland, Mr Malcolm Niccol was re-installed Grand Master.

Political. —Mr R. M. Taylor, one of the members for Christchurch, addressed a meeting of his constituents at Sydenham last Friday night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Railway Returns. —The Railway Commissioners find that their surplus has now swollen to £20,000, making- the net profit £449,421, the largest return yet received, and giving over J! per cent. Fatal Fight. The Auckland police have summoned ten officials at the fatal prize fight to appear to-day at Court. The stakeholder, who was not present at the fight, will not be proceeded against. Swindling. The man Goode alleges that he was never in partnership with Thompson and Crabtree, but earned on business on his own account. The petition to make him bankrupt will be opposed on this ground. Perpetual Leaseholders.— The Wellington Land Board have ordered summonses to be taken out against perpetual lease and small run holders in arre irs, and give notice for the future to deferred payment selectors who do not cash up by next meeting. Land Reclamation.— At a meeting held on Friday evening, a motion was passed pressing upon the Government the neces- j sity, in view of the scarcity in Canterbury. of Crown lands suitable for tillage, ! of taking steps to reclaim the RllesnidTe lake lands and render them available for agricultural purposes. 1 Robberies. —The dwelling house of Mrs Tully, Grey town North, was entered on Saturday night and some money and jewellery gtQlcp.—The premises of Messrs Bing, Harris, ftpd flp, f were burglariously entered on Friday night, and a number of articles stolen. At present there is no clue to the perpetrator. Mount Peel Road Board-— The Hon, J. B. iV- Acjand and Mr Robert Mackay were the only nominated for the two vacancies on the kjfoimt Peel Road Board, and were therefore duly elected. Proposed Dairy Factory. Farmers and others interested are reminded that a I public meeting in reference to the proposed new dairy factory will be held H the Temuka fsceiaf. P r all sex£ Friday evening. Crawford, Goverumei+fc egpefr, wil- be in att mdance to give any Information that may be required, and it Is to bo hoped tnat there will be a la r ge attendance, as the subjet is a verv important one. Railway Management.—At a meeting of the Qamarq Agricultural apd Pastoral Association on Sa'urday, the following rer solution wag ooanimously carried :—That while the present management °f the railways might be improved, ft is the opinion of this meeting that the handing ovet of the railways to political control wouM be detrii mental to the host interests of the colony, and especially ftf the pinning community. Rangitata IsLANin— I The (pjnuftl meeting of householders was held in the schoolroom on Monday, 24th April, for the purpose of electing a committee for the i ensuing year. Mr Jlearn was voted to the : chair. ’The following gentlemen were elected :—Messrs Hearn, Hipch, J. D- Haar, Sheehan, and J. Buck. At a meeting of the pew committee held after, on the motion of Mr Hear;?, seconded by Mr Sheehan. Mr Buck ejected chairman. It was resolved that Mr Sh:ehan, with the chairman, sign cheques. u. ]\i, COURT. At the R.M. Court, Temuka. last Saturday, before A. M Clark and M, to., J- 1 -’ 8 - 11 Buckingham was ohm-grp illtreating two horses by working fhe ; ;ipe from sore shoulders. Constable ' •'■ava ovitleilo(i tO the effect that the Egan . vvofking horses in defendant was 0 lun at carting wheat, and that them he found the shoulders re., u ‘ l V , The defendant said ho did not Know that onc of the horses was bad until the police s drew his attention to it. Tin Jench in- i spectcd the horses and fined the defendant < £1 for each horse, besides cant' uing him 1 not to work the horses until they had 1 perfectly recovered. Vcsaa-c! v. before 1 A. M. Clark. Esq. J.P., John Full lane was < fined- £l, or the usual alternative, In- 1 having been drunk. John Hamdtou, for a 1 similar offence, was lined 6s { 24 hours j imprisoamont. tua*-;.;* - ’

Tenuka Road Board. —Messrs W. Snell and P, Coira were on Saturday elected members of the Terauka Road Board. There were two vacancies and they were the only candidates nominated. The monthly meeting of the board and the annual meeting of ratepayers take place to-day. The Licensing Act. —At the Timaru Court Mary Farre l ’, licensee of the Criterion Hotel, was charged with hawng supplied a pint of beer to Richard Hunt, a prohibited person. The defence was that Mrs Farrell did not know that a prohibition order was out against Hunt. His Worship took time to consider the case. Presentation. —Mr J. S. Guthrie, editor of the Christchurch Press, completed his 30th year last Saturday on the staff of that paper and was presented by the staif with a gold watch and _ a set of reference books. Mr Guthrie well merited from the staff the complim-nt they paid him. lie is a well-informed journalist, a thorough gentleman, and courteous and kindly in his conduct towards his subordinates. We wish him long life. The Kennedy Dramatic Company.— The attendance at the Volunteer Hall on Saturday night was an improvement on either of the previous nights’ attendance. As “Con the Shaughraun,” Mr Kennedy was as fresh as ever, and the other parts were all represented with striking cleverness, which showed that this Company, for strength, was not a wit behind its predecessor. The company left yesterday for Rakaia, and Mr Kennedy assures us that he wi'l pay Geraldine another visit next September in “ race week.” Narrow Escape. —Mr George Meredith had a narrow escape from drowning in the Or.iri on Saturday morn' ig last. He was riding a young filly, and in attempting to cross the river at the Belfleld crossing the animal reared, and both it and the rider were swept down with the current for a few chains. Meredith had some difficulty in freeing himself from the animal, but luckily was able to do so m time to save himse’f from drowning. He lost in the river an overcoat valued at £3, a watch, end a £1 note.

Rescue. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru, yesterday, before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M., Joseph Mathews was charged on the information of James Gammie with having rescued twelve horses while they were being driven to pound. It appeared that both parties live as neighbors on adjoining unfenced small holdings, and Gammie and his daughter were driving the horses to the Pleasant Point pound when Matthews met them. Gammie demanded 5s for driving, and Is per head for paddocking the horses. Matthews said he agreed to this, and took away the horses, Gammie said he took them by force. The case was dismissed, each party to pay his own costs. The Political Situation. —His Ex. cellency the Governor has sent a message to Mr Seddon, requesting his attendance at Government House on Monday afternoon. It was freely mentioded in Wellington on Saturday that Mr Seddon will recommend that S l > Patrick Buckley should be appointed Premier, and Mr Ward as Colonial Treasurer, the other portfolios remain l ' ig as at pres nt. It was also mentioned that should Sir Robert Stout be returned for one of the vacant seats he will take the head of the Government. It is believed that the death of the Premier will delay the meet-'ng of Parliament for a fortnight. Fatal Gun Accident —News reached Blenheim on Saturday afternoon, of the death by shoot ; ng of Whitney Griffiths, at the residence of his parents, Whitney Street. Deceased went home about 2 o’clock, and was seen by several just before he went home. On getting to the honse he saw a blackbird, and proceeded to get a gun, cud to do this had to get through the stu ly window, the door key not being available. In jumping from the window the gun struck the ground, the concussion causing the gnn to explode, the result being that he was shot through the forehead, death being instantaneous. Dr Alexander was soon on the spot, but he could do nothing. An inquest is to be held, 1.0.0. F first social of the season in connection with the Victoria Lodge' I. Geraldine, was held on Thursday, when their was a fair number present, considering the unfavourable state of the weather. Mr Charles Colbert was M.C. and Mr Davidson (Timaru) supplied the music. The catering was done in a firstclass manner by Messrs J. Williams and son and the pleasant gathering broke up at an early hour the fallowing morning. During the evening the dances were interspersed with a variety of songs, etc. The hall wore a pleasant appearance being prettily festooned with flowers and ferns. On Sunday morning last the members of the lodge met at the ha I ’, for church parade, and marched to St Mary’s Anglican church where an excellent senr on was preached to them by the Rev Mr Preston. Poisoning Case.— A case of poisoning is agitating the public mind in Timaru just now. It appears that Mrs Belfield Woo combo, became ill last Thursday, and on thd doctor arriv." ig he found her suffer ng from arsenical poisoning. A youth named Bowman, who was employed about the "place, was arrested, and after first denying that he had any hand in it, he afterwards confessed that he was laying “ Rough on Rats ” for rats, and that some of the poison fell into the food which had been prepared for Mrs Woollcombe. The youth, who is about 17 years of age, and of rather a weak condition of mind, was remanded for a Veelf, but since then his father has disappeared, It is supposed that he took his son’s position to heart, and fears are entertained that he will not be discovered alive. Mrs Woollcombe is getting on we” towards recovery, though not altogether opt of danger, SHEAUBEtJ AND LAROBEBS UNION.—A public meeting for the purpose of establishing a branch of this rociety in Ashburton was held there in the Templars’ Hall on Saturday evening, there be'ig a splendid attendance. Mr Sawlo occupied the chair, and very feelingly referred to the loss which t'ao country l}q,d saßta’'ned through the death of the late Hr B'dlanep, uqd, on a motion proposed by Mr J. O’Brien, an expression of regret was unan ; mously carried. Mr O’Brien then gave a deta’’ed history of the union, its rise and present strength, which showed a steady progress. He also minutely described a benefit sohgtnQ which had ‘ been draft"d by the president, Mr J:f.e])Ly, M.H.R., and which the union would very iijf.sly adopt. Several per-ons then enrolled, and the fpl’cfwiug ndice-bearers were elected: —■ President, Hon Major Steward, M.H.R ; vice-president, MrSawle; treasurer, Mr 0. Sprey; secretary, Mr J. Bryant; committee. Messrs A. Patterson, J. Patterson, Bryant, J. McEay, J. Hanson, 0. Tuckey, W. Tuckey, W. Ilaltcn, T f Johns, W. Parkes, W. Bennett, and j. Ashtqa.

Primitive Methodist Bazaar.— The above bazaar, which commenced on Thursday was pe-opsned on Saturday afternoon, when there was a very fair attendance. In the evening there was an addition 1 attraction 'n the shape of the Temuka Liras < Band, who phpyed a number of lively popular airs, marches, eta. This had the effect of drawing a crowded attendance, and business was very brisk until about nine o’clock, when a start was made at the “ auction business ” conducted by Mr Maslin. That gentleman’s eloquence succeeded hi elicit-' xg rapid and liberal bids, and a H‘ C$ ajticj.es _ and a good deal of proihl™ 3 WaS qulclhly'dispuced g(: at satisfactory prices. ' The m charge of the stalls worked most earnestly, -, n '- were ably sitpppiTcd by other and In spite fif most, members of the Ohu. <!X .jected discouraging circumstances it i v the proceeds, with a few cash subscriptions, will total up to between _ forty and fifty pounds, which will materially reduce tne existing debt upon the building. The bazaar committee desire to thank nil cc itributors and workers, including the bail and Mr MasPu, for their services ; al o those who so liberally patronised them.

Hilton.— A tea and concert takes pla ce in the Hilton schoolroom on Thursday evening. Special Train, Particulars re the special trains arranged for Filiis’ Circus will be found in our advertising columns. Temuka Stock Sale. —The fortnightly sale of stock at Temuka takes place to-day. Board Meetings. —The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Town Board will be held this evening, and that of the Temuka Town Board to-morrow evening. R.M. Court Procedure. —The| rules of practice and procedure in the Resident Magistrates’ Courts are gazetted ; also the rules for the Resident Magistrates’ Courts under the Imprisonment for Debt Act Abolition, 1874. Bank oe New South Wales. —At a meeting of tde shareholders of the Bank of New South Wales in Sydney, yesterday, a dividend of fifteen per cent, was declared, £IO,OOO added to the reserve fund, and £15,900 was carried forward. Temuka Mechanics’ Institute,— The monthly meeting of the Committee of this Institute was held last evening. Present — Messrs J. W. Salmond President, (in the chair), Franks, Egan, J. McCaskill, and W. Storey, secretary. The librarian handed in with his report £1 ss, receipts for the month. It whs resolved to accept Mr Johnston’s offer of 10s per annum for the Illustrated London News for the years 1802 and 1893, and the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks.

Educational. —The following amended regulations relating to inspection of schools and standards of examinations appeared in Saturday’s Gazette:—(l) Knowledge of the came of the phenomena of seasons shall not be required for the 4th standard, but sha 11 . bo required for the sth ; (2) the last five of the geometrical problems prescribed for the 4th standard may at the option of the teacher be reserved for the sth standard; (3) for the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd standards the inspector shall not insist on a knowledge of the technical words of geometry except that for the 3rd standard the prescribed knowledge of degrees in a right angle, in the sum of the angles of a triangle, and about a point shall be required. Obituary. —Mr Thomas King, chairman of the New Plymouth Harbor Board, died on Friday, aged 73 years. He was one of the first settlers, arriving at New Plymouth in the William Bryant in 1841. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1854 and 1860, and held the position of treasurer in the Provincial Council. He was manager of the Bank of New Zealand at New Plymouth for 16 years, and since his retirement has taken an active part in matters connected with the harbor. He leaves a widow, three sons,and a daughter— Dr Truby King, of the Seacliffe Lunatic Asylum; Mr Newton King, auctioneer; and Mr Henry King, and Mrs Marchant, of Timaru. Deceased had been very iufirm for some time.

Temuka' Floral Society. — The attendance at the annual meeting of the above society last night was small. Mr E, Brown was voted to the chair, and the minutes of the previous annual meeting having been read and confirmed, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Dann, seconded by Mr Cooper, that the meeting stand adjourned for a fortnight. It was a source of great disappointment to those present, many of whom had come from a distance, that the ordinary business could not be proceeded with, but in the interests of the society it was deemed advisable to give all,members a chance of voting at the election of officers. After the adjournment a committee meeting was held, Mr E Brown in the chair. A staging committee was appointed for the Chrysanthemum and Emit Show; also class stewards for the flowers and fruit. It was resolved that circulars be distributed advertising the show, and, after some other business had been arranged, the meeting was closed. Church of England Bazaar, Temuka. —Work was started yesterday, under the supervision, of Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst, to lay the wires for the electric lighting of the Drill Shed and the Volunteer Hall on Friday and Saturday next. Mr M. Scannell's kind offer of his engine to run the dynamos has been accepted with thanks. Messrs Bateman and Hopk'nson also made a similar offer shortly after. A large number of performers will appear in the tableaux and Mrs Jarley's waxworks. The stage of the hall will be specially lighted for that purpose. The Japanese curious will be well worth seeing, and the stall of ladies’ wo r k will be found well stocked with a varied assortment of useful articles. Marksmen have also been provided for, and numbers of valuable prizes will be competed for at the rifle gallery.' Twenty members of the Timaru Garrison Band have kindly offered their services for Saturday evening free of charge. The gift auction takes place on Saturday evening, and gifts of produce aro now being received at the Temuka Dispensary for that object.

SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS.

D, Oharteria—-Wants tenders for potato digging. E. C. Dann, Chemist—Notice re Dann’s Liver Pills. Temuka Road Board—Messrs Snell aild P, Ooira elected members. Proposed Dairy Factory—Public meeting at Temuka on Friday evening. Geraldine County Council Connty E'ectoral Rolls open for inspection. New Zealand Workers Union—Geraldine branch meet Saturday evening, May 6th. Temuka Leader— Young girl wants situation; ploughman and farm hand wanta situation. D, Armishaw—Meeting at Geraldine on Saturday evening re Working Men’s Bread Supply Company. Mount Feel Road Board—Notice re election of the Hon. J. B. A. Acland and Mr Robt, Mackay. British and Foreign Bible Society— Annual meeting of Geraldine branch on Thursday evening.

C.F.O. Association Sale of horses at Tattersalls on Saturday next; entries aro now being received. Vivian Kerbins and Co., Surprise firm of Photographers stay in Temuka, price of photographs, etc.

H. B. Webster and Co—Wanted tenders for gorso grubbing ; wanted a ploughman ; also particu ars of sale of properties in the ectate of George Fox, deceased.