LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2510, 1 June 1893, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Measles. —Several deaths from measles have occurred in Dunedin. The Labour Market. The City Council of Wellington have received 150 applications for the post of messenger at a salary of £2 2s per week. Coming- Bazaar.— A bazaar, gift auction, promenade concert, etc., in aid of the Wesleyan Church, are announced to take place in the Temuka Drill Shed on the 23rd and 24th June. Full particulars will be advertised later on. Income Tax.—The returns of income tax for the year ending March 31st will be received until Wednesday, June 14th. Income returns both from persons and companies have to be made annually, not triennially as the Department states in the general belief. Land for Settlement - —The Government have just n- gotiited the purchase of 620 acres of rich agricultural land on the 1 Pareora Estate, near Tirnaru, belonging to the New Zealand and Australian Land Company. It is understofd that a village settlement will be formed there. Further Borrowing —Captain Russell says that it was colossal “ cheek ” for Mr Seddon to say that Sir Harry Atkinson advocated futther borrowing. Does Captiin Russell remember the last financial statement delivered by Sir Harry. If he does not let him read it again and he will find that Sir Harry advocated further borrowing. Local Loan. —The National Bank of New Zealand, of Auckland, as agents for the Devonport Borough Council, have successfully floated the waterworks loan of £15,000 for that borough at 51 yer cent. The total amount received was £18,900, the prices ranging from £lOl 15s to par. This is the largest municipal loan which has been locally tendered for, and the result is regarded as very satisfactory. Bankrupt. —Mr Foster, Secretary of the United States, is bankrupt. He declares his bankruptcy is due to having devoted his attention to politics. We quite believe him. We have never known an honest man who has gained by politics. Politics seem to have the same effect as poetry had on Goldsmith, when it found him poor at first, and kept him so. An Immense Goldfield.— Our cablegrams state that a gold field extending over nine hundred square miles has been discovered in Burmah, in India. A gold-bear-ing reef has been discovered 661 miles from Sydney, the rock of which is said to yield one fourth of gold. If these discoveries are true, they will go a great way towards making gold plentiful, and setting the world on its legs again. Extraordinary Conduct.— The Grand Jury of Auckland has apparently become «t least temporarily insane. Judge Conolly laid down the law for them with regard to the recent prize fight, in which Forgie was killed. He pointed out that if death resulted from a prize fight, with or without gloves, it amounted to manslaughter, yet in defiance of this the Grand Jury returned no bill against the man who was the cause of Forgie’s death. This is one of the most extraordinary things a Grand Jury ever did. Geraldine Frbsbyterian Church. — Anniversary services in connection with this church will be held on Sunday next, when the Rev. M. Watt, D.D., will preside. It is the third anniversary since the Rev. Mr Todd was inducted to his Geraldine work, and during that time he has made a most favorable impression on his congregation. The Rev. Mr Watt, who speaks on Sunday at this church, is Professor of Hebrew and Church History at the Otago Theological Hall, and is considered a ripe scholar and a deep thinker, and well read. Justice. —The Minister of Justice will introduce a Bill this session embodying the suggestions of the recent conference of magistrates. The ordinary jurisdiction of Rtsident Magistrates will be up to£U)o, but will include libel and slander ; extended ” jurisdiction will include cases up to £3OO, and the recovery of compensation for false imprisonment, illegal arrest, malicious prosecution, seduction and breach of promise. These cases are to be heard by consent of the parties. The jurisdiction of justices remains at £2O, with an extension to the same amount in interpleader cases, libel and slander. Special jurisdiction as to natives is omitted. There will be a number of provisions on minor points intended to facilitate the work of the courts. Tasmania’s Governor. Viscount Gormanstown, the new Governor of Tasmania, has a long pedigree. His ancestors came over in the train of the Conqueror and settled at Preston iu England, to which place they gave the name. Toe family name is Preston, and shortly afterwards one of them went to Ireland, and settled there, becoming more Irish than the Irish themselves. The present Lord Gormanstown, is the lineal descendant of the Preston who went to Ireland. He is, therefore, an Irishman, and a Roman Catholic, and he has got an Irish promotion. He was lately Governor of British Guiana at a salary of £SOOO a year, and now comes to Tasmania at a salary of £3OOO a year. Colonists First. —An evening paper called Truth, published by the Christchurch Press company denounces Irishmen for importing Orangeiam, Hibernianism, and other party disputes into this colony and then winds up as follows We shall in all probability, touch upon this Home Rule matter from time to time. And we have thought it necessary to make our attitude plain. And that will be the attitude of the dispassionate critic. We are and ever will be; Colonists first, Horae Rulers or anti-Home Rulers afterwards.” This is delightful. We have heard of the ass which starved when placed half way between two stacks qf hay because it could not make up its mind as tp lyhjch stack he would tackle. The editor of Truth seems in exactly the game position. He does not know whether to support or oppose Home Rule. I 0.G.T., Temuka.— This lodge held the first of their open lodge socials on Tuesday evening, which was will attended by one of the most attentive, and appreciative audience that has ever beep seen in Temuka, and every one present appeared to enjoy thems-dves thoroughly. The lodje was opened iu due form by Bro. Leveus C,T., and after the general routine business had been gone through the lodge was thrown open for the social, when the general public rolled up in such uumbeps that the seating accommodation of the hall wag severely taxed and it is expected that it will be necessary to engage a larger hall in future. A capital programme had been arranged for the occa-ion which was Very creditably carried out through. The first item was a glee by lodge members; Song, by Sis. Adams (Fleasant Point); Recitation, Sis. E. Goodey; Song, Sis, Mefcson; Duet, Sisters M. Goodey and Taylor; Reading, Bro. Levens, entitled “Aurelia’s Unfortunate Young Man,” by Mark Twain; Radiation, Sis, Cruickshank. “Curfew shall not ring to.-uight.” Refreshments were then handed roual, the catering - of Mr J. McOaskili giving the greatest satisfaction. The second part of the programme was then proceeded with. The first item was a duet, by Sisters B. Goodey and Taylor ; Recitation, Bro, Beaumont; Song, Mr Alma Edgejejr, “The Girl with the velvet band.” After which followed a dialogue by members of fhe lodge, enticed Peter Squill’s Downfall.” The characters were sustained by Bros. McLeod, Rlyth, and Gunnion, and Sisters M. Goodey, E, Goodey, Cruickshank, and McOallum. Sisters Cruichshank and E. Goodey were cast for a low-comedy character each, and deserve great credit for their really good acting. They both performed the part of jealous servant girls to perfection. A glee by members brought the programme to a close. Bro. Metson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who assisted in getting up the entertainment, which was carried by acclamation. Bro. Levens thanked the audience for their attendance, and the meeting terminated with the closing ode.

New Athletic Club.—A meeting of persons interested in forming a Young Men’s Athletic Club in Temuka will be held in the Social Hall next Wednesday evening. Mr D. Ferguson has consented to take the chair.

Our Future King.—The fates do not seem to favor our future King. Mr Gladstone declares that he will not ask Parliament to grant anv marriage allowance to him, and the London County Council refuses to join in making him a present. These little things will make royal persons beware of the corns of the democracy, lest they may be treated ss parsons sometimes are that are starved out. His grandmother is supposed to be worth millions upon millions, and she could afford to make him an allowance. Times are not now as they used to be for royalties, and they are not likely to improve.

Rangitata Station School. The monthly meeting of the Rangitata Station School Committee was held on May 27th. Present—Messrs J. Wendelken (chairman), A. Edgar, A. Gynes, J. Campbell, and J. Shaw. The master’s report was read, the number on the roll being 3G, and the average attendance for the present quarter so far was 30, which was considered satisfactory. The teacher also reported that a few loads of shingle about the school door were required, and it was agreed that the work be done. On Wednesday, the 10th inst., the inspector paid his annual surprise visit. The meeting then adjourned.

Waitohi Flat Public Library.—The annual meeting in connection with the above was held in the Waitohi Flat Schoolroom on Monday evening, May 29th, Mr T. Talbot, chairman of the outgoing committee, presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet was read, which showed a balance to credit at the bank of £1 Is Id. On the motion of Mr Talbot, seconded by Mr Andrews, the report and balance-sheet was adopted. The meeting then proceede i to elect a committee for the ensuing year, with the result that Messrs T. Talbot, Gillies, Andrews, Southby, Currie, Forsyth, D. Fraser, and W. Moore were elected. Mr T. Talbot was elected chairman and treasurer, and Mr Forsyth secretary and librarian. It was resolved that the subscription be 2s per annum. A discussion then took place as to the best means of making the library more interesting. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Gillies, seconded by Mr Currie —“ That the reading room of the library be opened one night in the week to subscribers for mutual entertainment, and that Messrs Talbot and Gillies be appointed to procure games, etc., for the same.” Messrs Talbot, Gillies, Andrews, and Forsyth were appointed a sub-committee to procure new books. The meeting then adjourned.

Holloway’s Pills and Ointment. — Rheumatism and Gout.—These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout, sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm water, when the Ointment should be diligently rubbed upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway’s Pills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weakness of constitution. The Ointment checks the local malady while the Pills restore vital power.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

W. Touhin, Timaru—ls a cash buyer of hares.

Geral line Presbyterian Church—Anniversary services. Death and Funeral Notice —Re late Mrs William Hewson.

Donald Fraser, Orari Gorge—Notice re accounts owing to him. Wesleyan Bazaar, Gift Auction, Promenades Concert, etc.—At Temuka on June 23rd and 24th. Young Men’s Athletic Club Public meeting re formation at Temuka next Wednesday. J. H. Walker—Has opened Andrewville Mills, and is prepared to do general gre-ting and crushing: notice re sawmilling and general blacksmithing.