LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2507, 25 May 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Cheviot.— Mr G. Thornton, C.E., formerly Provincial Engineer, has proceeded to Cheviot to take charge of the road-making works. Large Sale.— Attention is directed to the large sale of horses and contractor’s general plant advertised by Messrs H. B. Webster & Co. to take place at the Temuka Yards to-morrow on account of Mr Alex. Mitchell. The sale starts at 1 o’clock sharp and is to be an unreserved one. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Winchester.— Our readers in the Winchester district are reminded that a grand entertainment will be given in the Church of England Sunday Schoolroom this evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. Mrs Jarley will show her unrivalled collection of wax figures and statuary, musical selections will be given at intervals, and there will also be other attractions. The schoolroom should be packed. Postal Conveniences. —The Postal Department have agreed to a regulation, by which circulars posted at one time and of a minimum of 2000 in number, may be paid for over the counter and need not have stamps affixed, the word “ Paid ” being merely stamped across them instead. A request that the number be reduced to 500 was not entertained. This will save the sender the troub’e of stamping them. Presentations.— Mr Tremain, Manager of Mr Jonas’s Wool Works at Saltwater Creek, was on last Monday evening presented with a dressing case by the employees on the occasion of his leaving the works on a visit to England. Mr Jonas made the presentation.—Mr F. Dossett, of Pleasant Point was on last Friday presented with a writing desk in recognition of his services for many years as secretary to the Pleasant Point Library. Bishop Julius. —A London paper says : —Bishop Julius, of Christchurch (N.Z.), occupied the pulpit at St James’ Church, Islington, the other day, and his discourse was listened to with eager interest by an overflowing congregation. Dr Julius is an old Islingtonian, and has many friends and admirers in the historic parish. He has been a long time in the Antipodes, but he has not been forgotten for the vigorous elobuence which maked him before he left Home. Larceny. —A lad named William Williams, who was only released from Lyttelton gaol last month after serving a term for setting fire to some stacks, was arrested yesterday at Smithfield on a charge of larceny of an accordian, tobacco, matches, etc., from Mr Trumper’s camp at Riverslea, and also killing a pet,sheep at Winchester, the property of Mr John Mclntosh, of the Winchester Hotel. He will be brought up at the K-.M. Court, Temuka, this morning. The Ringdove. —The British warship Ringdove, now at Timaru, was visited on Tuesday by Messrs D. Stnart (the chairman of the Harbor Board), Sherratt (Mayor of Timaru), Evans, Stunibles, Jackson, Hart, Tennant and others. Messrs Stuart and Sherratt, in short speeches, welcomed Captain Bain, his officers and men to Timaru, and Captain Bain fittingly replied. The bluejackets will be entertained by the Timaru Navals at a smoke concert this evening. Temperance. —The Rev.Mrlsitt delivered an address on the direct veto at Woodville on Monday night. At the close of the address, Mr James Taylor, J.P., and a member of the Licensing Committee, attacked Mr Isitt’s position, contending that the scriptures justified the use of alcoholic drink. Mr Isitt replied, and challenged Mr Taylo •, as a Liberal, to say whether he would agree to the matter being placed in the hands of the people, but he declined to give a definite reply, and Mr Isitt characterised him i n consequence as a sham Liberal. An Auctioneering Dispute Several auctioneering firms who have branches at Hastings, but have headquarters at Napitr, took out auctioneers’ licenses from the Hastings Borough Council. The Napier Council demanded the refund of the money from the Hastings Council, but the latter body refused to grant the application. A test case was brought in the Resident Magistrate’s Court to compel a refund of the money paid by the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiffs with costs, but not’ce of appeal was given. RAILWAY Insurance.— a large meeting of railway employees was held last Monday evening in Dunedin, a large number of delegates from the country being present. Resolutions were passed in favour of the general principle of the proposed Railway Employees Insurance Bill, subject to certain minor ’atueudmenjis, snd was decided to co-operate with the other centres in the request that the Government should take charge of the Bill as there is now a general feeling in its favour. Political Address. Mr Duthie addressed his Wellington constituents last Monday evening, speaking generally in condemnation of the administratioix of the Government. In reviewing the work of last ses-ion he gave particular credit to Mr Ballance for the passage of the West Coast settlements Reserves Act, and to Mr Reeves for the Bankruptcy Act, both of he considers v<ry good measures. There was a’* ree attendance, but the meeting broke up without pr. Cßln " a Y ote of any kind. —This looks bad for the Opp6Tt , ' ftn - Mr Duthie is one of their strong men, and it is rather ominous that he got no vote of thanks in his own city. Good for New Zealand. —In a letter to the Indian Daily News of March 2, Mr A, H. Fawcett who left Dunedin as advance agent for the Densem company, makes a .suggestion to the Indian Government to the effect that they should take advantage of the depression in Australia to secure recruits fox* service in India. He writes : At the present moment in Melbourne and Sydney there would be no difficulty whatever in raising more than one battalion for Indian service. These latter remarks, however, do not apply in any sense to New Zealand —a country, the most prosperous most enterprising, and above all. developed on a s und and healthy commercial and financial basis, under what is regarded as a most enlightened form of Liberal governtm nt. I am asked so frequently what sort of a chance there really is in Australia for employment, that I feel tempted to say : ‘ On no account dream of going to Australia to look for work in any shape or form.’ Believe me, Sir, hundreds Of young men would be glad to be learning their drill on the parade-grounds of India.” Mr Fawcett is a nephew of the great economist. He visited Temuka a couple of years ago. Mount Peel Road Board. —A meeting of the Mount Peel Road Board was held on Friday, May 19th, all the members being present. The overseer’s report was read and approved. Tenders for contracts Nos. 9 and 10 were considered. For No. 9 they were — C. Ramble £l9 10s, Wm. Scully (accepted) £ls 12s ; and No. 10 —T. Sugrue (accepted) £BO. Correspondence was read from Mr L. Walker, asking the board to put Clayton bridle track in order. It was resolvdd to defer this work until the spring unless there is some urgent need of the work being done at once. Messrs Dixon Bros, wrote asking the board to make about 12 chains of sidecutting to give access to Section No. 36096. The overseer was directed to inspect and report. The Geraldine Road Board wrote asking the chairman or one other member to attend a conferene to consider the question of small birds nuisance. It was resolved that Mr Thew should represent the board. Also that the overseer be empowered to spend £lO over and above' the contract now let in improving Turner’s road, and that he take steps to jirotect Clayton road from damage from the creek. Accounts amounting to £Bo lßs fid wore passed for payment.

Horse Stealing. —Frances Trudgeon has been committed for trial at Dunedin for stealing a horse, saddle, bridle, gun, and overcoat from various person. Prisoner is about 1!) years of age. Orahi-Waihi Water Race. —A meeting of ratepayers in the Orari-Waihi Water Supply District will be held in the Orari Bridge schoolroom on Tuesday next to discuss the maintenance question. Magisterial. —At the R.M. Court, Temuka, on Tuesday, Messrs M. Quinn and J. T. M. Hayhurst, J.P.’s, presided. The only case heard was that of H. Hullen v. W. Johnson—Claim £lO Bs, on a dishonored promissory note. Mr Aspinall appeared for plaintiff, and judgment by default was given for plaintiff with costs. Several other cases set down for hearing were settled out of Court. A Dishonest Expressman. —At the R.M. Court, Timaru on Tuesday, William Brydge pleaded guilty to stealing 16 bags of oaten chaff, the property of Jacob Young. Brydge occupied a stable underneath a loft used by Young, in which the latter had stored 100 bags of chaff. Brydge cut a hole in the floor through which he took out the chaff. He admitted stealing 16 bags, but it is believed that he took a great many mope. The case was adjourned for the Probation Officer to report.

Football. —The Geraldine and Winchester schools have arranged to have a football match at Winchester on Saturday next. The following will play for Winchester school: —J. Canavan, P. Shallard, Donnithorne, (2), G. Budd, R. Smith, R. Cameron, G. Bell, F. Twigg, W. Moss, J. Cliff, Page (2), R. Hart and H. Mclntosh. The Geraldine School team will consist of the following:—Full-back, F. Shiers(capt).; three-quarters, S. Willoughby, A. Willoughby, G. Dean ; halves, Jas. Riordan, H. Walton; forwards, J. Riordan, J. J. McCaskey, R. Scroggie, F. Wallach, P' Burke, A. Rennie, V. Baughen, W. Booth, and A. White. Mr Rennie will drive the Geraldine team down, leaving Dunlop’s Corner at 1.15 p.m. Play will commence at 2.30 p.m.

A Terrible Experience.— An actress in America had a terrible experience recently. She was considered the most beautiful woman on the American stage, and a sculptor persuaded her to allow him to take a cast of her form. After having swathed her in plaster of Paris in his studio, he went out of the room while the plaster was drying. He saw in a paint shop some beautiful pictures, and while examining them forgot all about his lady friend. As the plaster became drier it began to tighten till she found herself scarcely able to breathe. A knock came’on the door, but she could not even call out for help, and at last she fainted. It was in this condition the artist found her on his return, and believing her dead he tore off the plaster covering in a manner that made it perfectly useless. On being freed, however, she quickly recovered, but no persuasion coull get her to try it again. Chrysanthemums. —Mr Dann is now exhibiting in his window, Temnka. a fine collection of the latest novelties in chrysanthemums, from Mr G-. Smith’s, Main Road, which are well worth a visit. The same varieties were exhibited in Christchurch this month. Mr Dann has kindly consented to place some chrysanthemums in pots in his window on Saturday next, and the public will then see what it was intended to exhibit at the show that was to have been held in Temuka this month. Now is the time to give orders for next season, so that the Society may be able to hold a chrysanthemum show in Temuka next year. Any of the varieties shown in Mr Dann’s window may be had of Mr Smith, who has 70 first-class varieties to choose from, among which are the following:—Shasta, Ensford White. Onward, La Triumphant, Stanstead Surprise, Vivian Morrell, John Doughty, Louis Bockmer, Duchess of Albany, Mrs James Wright, Mr Charles E. Shea, and many other varieties. The Wrong Man.— The private secretary of the Minister of Public Works is a Mr Hamer, and on English tourist of the same name stayed in the same hotel. About 1 a.m. Mr Seddon told the waiter to call Mr Hamer, and he went and called the tourist, but the tourist did not obey. He had to call the second time, the tourist refused to stir, and on the third time the waiter he intimated that Mr Seddon said he had to wait there till he got him out of bed. The British subject burst upon his tormentor and demanded iu sulphurous language to know who this Mr Seddon, was and when he was told that he was acting-Premier, and insisted on his coming over at once, he swore by the Brittania who rules the waves, and all his o he: gods that all the Premiers in the infernal country would not move him, and that they would have to call out their adjective troops if ttu-y wanted to quell him, and if he wasn’t left alone at once he would telegraph to Mr Gladstone apd tyring the British Government down on them. Then there were mutual explanations, and it was discovered that the original Hamer was peacefully enjoying the repose of which his namesake had l}een robbed; but Mr Hamer, tourist, packed up his portmanteau and left the country by the next boat, and bis story of the way British subjects are oppressed by Colonial Ministers will make exciting reading for his friends. —Exchange. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Eli Prattley Wants rpen for potato digging. y-. y, Dennistoun —Ay ants tenders for grubbing and burning gojrse at Waitui. OrarUWaihi Water Supply DistrictMeeting of ratepayers on Tuesday next. C.F.C. Association —Are receiving entries for horse sale fit Tattersall’s on Satur .ay; hold important sale of horses, cofifi. as * buggies, stables, goodwill of mail contract eta, on account of JVfessrs Shaw & McKay at Fairiie on Monday,